Ruggles Black

I needed a place to hang out as my car was being serviced. I read a review on this place years ago but just never been. This place is very cute. The decor is well put together. I always feel weird snapping photos while folks are eating (privacy), so I just captured where I was. Just take it as a gesture to come to check it out for yourself. I had a few lite bites and a huge dessert. It was not cheap! The food was a bit underwhelming but super colorful! I did not taste the crab in the Fried Crab Spring Rolls. It lacked seasoning inside and was just filled with cheese. I kind of feel I get more flavor from a mozzarella stick than I did with this spring roll. However, paired with the sauces provided, it enhanced the flavor. The Kale Ceasars Salad was just okay, too. The dressing didn't bring the flavors together. It is a chipotle miso dressing. Honestly, a good Ole Ceasar or a creamy Balsamic would have been better. Maybe if it included grilled corn, then the chipotle miso would have worked. It is somehow better when paired with something charred or fried. Speaking of fried, that crispy patty looking thing is a fried poached egg. It was very bland and didn't seem to go well with the salad. Honestly, it would have gone better if the egg was boiled and chopped into the salad. Definitely not worth $15+. I'm not a super sweets fan but this carrot Cake was hitting. It was paired with a scoop of ice cream. DELICIOUS! The absolute best thing I ate (both the cake and ice cream). The ice cream is homemade, gluten and dairy free. There is a dessert presentation, not featured, as it is something worth the surprise if not seen in other reviews. The bartender was my waiter. He was very attentive and helpful. I'd come back but more so to try the drinks and have dessert and coffee.

I went to this establishment and sat on the patio. During our meal we noticed there were rats coming out and approaching us. To of getting really close to us, like they have been there for a while. I WOULD NOT VISIT THIS PLACE AGAIN. When we told the staff they acted like that is pretty normal. Today I called and talked to theManager and she said there's nothing they can do. Perhaps they should warn the customers that they will be visited by rats during dinner.

Super nice experience here this weekend! We had a bit of an earlier dinner and beat the rush, but things definitely picked up a bit as the evening went on. Highly recommend sitting on the patio to avoid some of the noise that's amplified inside. Super cute ambience/string lights outside!As someone trying to make the switch to eat gluten free/dairy free as much as possible, Ruggles Black was first on my list of spots to try. Everything I had was tasty, and especially for those with serious diet limitations this is a great spot to try out! Likely wouldn't get the pizza again, but with such a great range of options on the menu there's bound to be other good bites.

I've long heard about RB's keto menu and have been meaning to check them out for years. Well, I finally did on a Friday evening with a good friend that used (yes used lol) to be on keto as well. The parking situation is craaazy! I mean cars on top of cars and packed in like sardines. You have to be skinny skinny to be a valet here lol and I see mixed commentary about it being complimentary or $5. Well, it was $5 when we came. Outside of being forced to valet because the parking lot is small, getting here and inside is super convenient.Steven was our server and he was pretty friendly. Everything was all good until it started getting more packed in there. The tables are entirely too close and one side of your table, the separation might as well be nil to the other side. It's literally like those ppl are dining with you! This one lady sat down and was talking loud af so we decided to switch tables. They accommodated the request.Now for food, we ordered the crab tower for appetizer. The initial bite had a weird taste but after mixing, that thing was so damn good; 9/10 definitely would order again! ! My friend and I both ordered pizzas. I ordered the keto CBD supreme and it was 10/10. Very cheesy, lots of meat and other toppings. I can't remember what my friend ordered but she liked it more than mine.So if you've made it this far, you're probably wondering why 3 stars. Well I've already mentioned parking and ambiance. That's a 1/2 star reduction for each, the other comes from the bathroom situation. The toilet was entirely too close to the stall door. You have to maneuver your body to avoid it touching you. Next in literally all the faucets, the water was trickling out. I mean barely anything which almost made me want to leave altogether. Lastly, they didn't have any paper towels in the device. This is a nightmare especially for a germaphobe like myself. That being said, again, the food was delicious. We kept seeing ppl ordering a large variety dessert box which looked delicious. And they do what they have to do for the parking so even though it's a nuisance, at least they're making a way and not forcing patrons to figure it out.Lastly I'm so damn happy I didn't buy one of the condos across the street from Trader Joe's when I was looking cause with that keto menu, I would probably live at RB for dinner, but primarily for take out, chile!

What a treat! I'be had this spot bookmarked for a while now, and passed on another occasion due to the valet line being so long. This time, we made a reservation, valet was accessible, things flowed smoothly, and we made the most of our first visit.The flavors are spot on, and RB is a top tier Houston dining experience. Everything is delicious. The fried chicken was moist and the accompanying sauces were perfect. The seafood ramen was delicious also. The empanadas and the butternut squash soup hit the spot as well. All in all-- Ruffles Black was fire and I can wait to return! Note: $5 valet required. Cheers!

With friends n family, even a so so meal can turn out to be pretty good. Personally, I didn't have much expectations about the venue, but it turned out to be pretty good. Calamari 5/5. Crispy, deep fried. Very good seasoning n flavor. Accompanied by sauces. Chicken masala pasta 5/5. I really enjoyed this item. Normally I don't get chicken due to lack of flavor, but this one was very well seasoned n sautéed and served with pasta n veggies. Chicken spinach. 4/5. The plank was good. Served with veggies on the side. Good herbs on the chicken. Pistachio snapper. 4/5. Fish was seasoned good. Served with sliced pistachios and veggies. Got some sprouts and potatoes on the side. Good overall flavor. Service was up to standards. Got couple of staff members that were taking care of our table. Enjoyed the company. The only thing, I didn't care too much for, was the lightning inside. It felt dark

Bachelorette Dinner vibe.I visited Ruggles black for my bachelorette party and my best fried booked a reservation here. I told her I wanted a place that had great food and a nice atmosphere. Yes it was a bchelorette dinner so we wanted something grown and sexy and this place did not disappoint. The service was amazing plus they threw in some freebies for the occasion. The drinks were so good but Lavender Lemonade took the cake! We had some many different drinks but they were all a hit. But let me tell you about those lamb chops, I ate them to the bone. We left so stuffed before we went for a night of turning up.

Great experience! This restaurant is a bit more upscale and great for a night out with a lot of options on their menu. They have a lot of "keto" or "paleo" options - not a big fan of those buzz words but it may help folks on certain diets.We got the brussel sprouts and crab tower as appetizers. The brussel sprouts were good (a little salty for me personally) and the crab tower while not original in flavor was very fresh. Portions were decent for the price. I got the short rib taco, my friends got heartier dishes. The taco was good, the slaw cut through the saltiness of the tender short rib but they were very generous with short rib so towards the end, I was just eating meat and wanted a bit more of the slaw. My friend's aioli in his fish and chips was unique and citrusy. Everyone really enjoyed their dishes! The dishes are very pricey but the portions match the price. Ambiance is great. We sat outdoors on their patio and the weather was perfect. The atmosphere inside is moodier and perfect for a date night. I think you definitely pay for atmosphere. Service was very nice and prompt! I just wish we had gotten napkins before our appetizer course.$5 valet, parking is impossible unless you do valet. The food here is solid, won't blow your mind, and you will be paying a bit for the ambiance.

First time coming here for my friend's BD dinner. When we came they led us to the back corner seats and had us wait for good 15 mins until we finally got to order something. Pretty busy during the weekend. I had a vegan pizza and everyone else got their own foods. My pizza was good! Thin crispy crest with vegan cheese and impossible plant based meat were on top of them. Definitely a high end place and the corner seats were pretty freezing cold!But I enjoyed the vibe and experience tho. Cheers

Easy five star review! Great service and great food. Nice decor and views too!Food: the empanadas were so dam good! Full of flavor! Each bite was amazing. The angry shrimp were decent. I wish the waitress would have told us the plate was hot. I burned my hand. Come on. Gotta tell client that. Back to the food. The filet mignon steak was probably one of the best filet cuts I've had. I've eaten at all the top steak houses too but somehow this one was just exceptional! The paleo desserts were amazing too We will definitely be back. Management please instruct your waitstaff to let clients know when plates are hot! I burned my hand!