Houston's Restaurant

Lady DSoWal InsiderMemphis, Tennessee, United States6,131 postsJoined Jun 21, '05View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Jan 11, '07 · 6:26 AM6,738

Any of the Sowal members on here ever eaten at Houston's Restaurant. I know of several members on here from Texas and there are locations in Dallas and Houston. All of us ladies from my work are going there to eat directly after work. Wondering what faves people have from there. Thanks.

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MermaidMermaidpicky7,871 postsJoined Aug 11, '05View profile Messagepicky

Jan 12, '07 · 2:44 PM#27

You know the bar trick, right? You put in your name at the front desk, then go hover around in the bar. It's first-come, first-served. You get a drink, split up, and stalk out the tables that look like they're closest to turning. Don't hover too much because (a) as you know, it's rude, and (b) sometimes the diners will linger longer just to send you the message that they can keep their table as long as they'd like. Then when they get up, say politely, "Are you leaving?" and go for the kill -- I mean, the table. Sometimes diners will even notice you waiting and will arrange with you to make the swap. Also, if there are just two of you, dining at the bar is even faster.

I've saved hours doing this. Of course, once we get a spot, we let the front desk know so they don't have to waste their time paging us.

BR, you go through a lot of trouble for a meal. :lol:

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kathydwellsDarlene is my middle name, not my nicknameLacey's Spring, Alabama13,303 postsJoined Dec 20, '04View profile MessageDarlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Jan 12, '07 · 2:51 PM#28

BR, you go through a lot of trouble for a meal. :lol:

I swear I was thinking the same thing!!! 😀

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Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined Jun 10, '05View profile MessageMeow

Jan 12, '07 · 5:07 PM#29

BR, you go through a lot of trouble for a meal. :lol:

rude, crude and with attitude ;-)

Beach Runner Beach Runner avatar

Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile Messagebeats on hood

Jan 12, '07 · 6:23 PM#30

BR, you go through a lot of trouble for a meal. :lol:

Here's my motivation: After shopping for hours at Lenox in Atlanta, we're in a hurry to eat a meal whose quality doesn't exist where we live, yet to get back and let Pepper out. I'll go to great lengths to avoid cleaning up after a dog.:funn:

Think we're doing Borago tonight. Yum! That's definitely better than Houston's.

Edited Jan 12, '07 · 6:25 PM

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Miss KittyMeow47,011 postsJoined Jun 10, '05View profile MessageMeow

Jan 12, '07 · 6:54 PM#31

Here's my motivation: After shopping for hours at Lenox in Atlanta, we're in a hurry to eat a meal whose quality doesn't exist where we live, yet to get back and let Pepper out. I'll go to great lengths to avoid cleaning up after a dog.:funn:

Think we're doing Borago tonight. Yum! That's definitely better than Houston's.

Kitty Special...arugula salad scallops chocolate creme brulee 😀

Beach Runner Beach Runner avatar

Beach Runnerbeats on hoodNear the ATL and in SoWal as often as possible15,269 postsJoined Jul 9, '05View profile Messagebeats on hood

Jan 12, '07 · 7:04 PM#32

Kitty Special...arugula salad scallops chocolate creme brulee 😀

Sounds good! I think I'll skip the dessert.

Bob

BobSoWal InsiderO'Wal10,368 postsJoined Nov 16, '04View profile MessageSoWal Insider

Jan 12, '07 · 7:35 PM#33

I disagree 100%. Bennigan's is more like Applebee's from my experience -- a bar that just happens to serve food. The Houston's restaurants that I have experienced are places to dine in a country club atmosphere with the choice of casual menu items like burgers or more upscale items like salmon grilled to perfection with well-seasoned fresh vegetables.

But I guess regardless of anything that anyone says about any subject, there will be those who disagree 100%.

I think Houston's is great. The only one I've visited is here in Winter Park. I believe you'll find many of the same type items on both menus. Houston's ambience and food quality are obviously much better and priced accordingly. Not trying to put Houston's down, but I stand by my earlier description. Orlando is chain heaven.