Houston's Restaurant

[30A Skunkape]

Better-than-average chainer.

 

[Bob]

$$$

High-end Bennigans...

 

[Lady D]

I am stuffed. Had great service, was going to get the Hawaiian ribeye until they mentioned the blackened ribeye steak with a baked potato being one of their specials. What a massive baked potato. Wished I'd gone with the smaller steak and gotten the filet, as I felt somewhat unwell after eating that much. Glad they didn't include one of their massive salads with that. Wouldn't have been able to eat it. Had a great time though. Didn't have to wait to be seated but long enough for them to fix a table. Definitely worth the money, the steak and potato were $26.00. And of course, they charge you 18% tip automatically with parties of 5 or more. Would definitely go again though.

 

[Beach Runner]

High-end Bennigans...

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%.

 

[Miss Kitty]

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 agree with you BR...this time. ;-)

 

[Kimmifunn]

Houston's is the Caddilac of chains.

 

[Mermaid]

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.

 

[kathydwells]

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

I swear I was thinking the same thing!!!

 

[Miss Kitty]

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

rude, crude and with attitude ;-)

 

[Beach Runner]

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

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.