Taste Kitchen + Bar

Pros:Ok Ambiance Food is delicious & consistentGreat service Cons:Pay for ParkingParking is farTax the hell out of youJerk Lamb: 10Mac and Cheese: 10Yams or Sweet Potatoes: 10Greens: 10

This is always my favorite place to take ppl. My favorite meal is the jerk chicken and waffles. I only take a bit of the waffle since I mainly do no carbs but the new location as a great ambience and has way more room than the previous location.

I meet a friend here before going to a performance around the corner. I did not have high hopes since I went to the first location in Midtown before it closed. First it is a big spot and cute but the bar stools are not realistic. They are cute but no one older than 30 would enjoy sitting in the cork looking barstool. Service is terrible! I ordered one drink and it took 20mins plus my friend asking three people if we could get my drink to which one said she would find our waiter. Our waitress we saw maybe three times in a span of two hours. I will say one young man was nice and when he asked if we needed something he came back in minutes with what we wanted. Food: the chicken wings were perfect! They were crispy and seasoned really well. My friend got the greens and another side but I don't remember what it was. The greens were good as well. My sweet potatoes were far too sweet and I love sweets. The Gouda Mac and cheese could have used some garlic and onion powder along with all the other seasonings. Drinks: my friend said the strawberry lemon drop was better than the regular. The two drinks I got were just too sweet for my liking.All in all would I go back? No. Am I surprised by the service? No. I love going to black restaurants but I have a standard for all restaurants and sadly many are lacking in service.

I had a chance to try Taste on a Friday afternoon for a brunch. To my surprise it was very busy. We didn't have reservations but only had to wait ten minutes. We sat upstairs and I ordered the jerk chicken and red velvet waffles. The best that I have had! Everything was delicious! In addition, I split a carafe of watermelon mimosa which had the right amount of champagne in it. Very good! The ambiance was a good vibe with good music playing. The only concern I have is how close the tables are to each other. Other than that, this was a great brunch experience!

Taste Kitchen + Bar is such a VIBE! Perfect for brunch or dinner, date nights, girls nights, etc. The guy sitting next to my friend and I even had his laptop out.If you looked them up already, I know their waffles caught your eye and that is exactly what I ordered. Half with chocolate chip and half with fruit. It was delicious! I loved their beverage options as well. Strawberry orange juice, fresh squeezed lemonade and orange juice. Mix them together and they'll serve you a "sunrise." Service was on POINT! I wasn't feeling the best this day and lost my voice, our waiter was patient and made sure I had tea and honey the entire time.If you're looking for a spot with good food, music, drinks and service, Taste Kitchen + Bar is your SPOT!

Great food, the service was good as well. The location was good. Didn't like paying for parking but that wouldn't make me not come back. Lamb chops were really good, shoot the fries were even delicious! 10/10

This restaurant did not disappoint! The atmosphere was great, our server was friendly and attentive she made great suggestions and promised us we could not go wrong with the menu offerings. The fried lobster bites were FIRE!! Oxtails were tender as your grandmothers love! The sides were great too!I can't wait to visit Houston again this is a must when I visit again!! Ohhhh I forgot the drinks were on point!

Was told Taste + Kitchen Bar was very good from locals. It was absolutely a good time for sure! The hostess sat us down, downstairs with very good music and a nice bar. It was very private and intimate with a nice ambiance. The food and drinks were good! For my drink I ordered the popular patron watermelon margarita that was very tasty and I don't even like watermelon like that. For my food I ordered the smothered chicken with greens, yams, and rice. The food was def bomb with the perfect seasoning. I tried some of my friends Mac & Cheese and that was good too! I recommend to get this entree it fills you up most of the day. Our server was very sweet and amicable! She was very welcoming and continued to check if we needed anything. However, I did not quite care for the photos that they take since I'm sure they knew we weren't from there. They charge you for the photos and don't let you take it on your phone. They put it in a frame and Eve thing cute idea, but not everyone will be willing to pay. It is what it is though! Despite that situation, it was a wonderful time with great food and ambiance. I recommend here for brunch! It's a vibe I'll for sure come back visiting Houston! Parking is street parking that you have to scan and pay. -Marshay D.

I want to mention that Bria was phenomenal . In all she had the best customer serves that my ladies and I encountered since being in Houston for the weekend. She was extremely sincere and acknowledged each need that she tended to. Great and positives vibes and she was respectful! The food was always amazing Bria made this experience GREAT!Phoenix ‍ Gurls-Sweet

Although I was shocked about the wait time on an early morning weekday I can definitely understand after visiting this establishment why it's a Houston destination.The waiters and servers are pleasant, there is seating, good music, and the food....The food was freshly prepared and everyone was pleased with their entree. Perfectly prepared lamb chops, well fried catfish, and biscuit waffles that melt in your mouth. There were no to go plates because all plates were cleaned!