Get ready to explore an exciting synthesis of flavors that are uniquely Houston. Celebrating Houston’s rich cultural tapestry, Rouse offers an imaginative fusion menu of elevated barbecue, Mexican, and Asian gastronomies with unequivocal flair. Your tastebuds will be delighted as we light up your palate with vibrant spices and tastes like never before – perfect for your next party, date night or special occasion! Allow us to introduce you to Houston’s hidden gems through food – every bite promises bold flavor combinations that tantalize every taste bud.
Shehab Almuslehi
We checked in late at night and went down to Rouse Craft Cooking for dinner. The food itself was genuinely good, flavorful, fresh, and much better than what I expected at that hour. But the place didn’t feel cared for. The floor was sticky, and our table still had coffee drops from the previous guests. The menu was also very limited, which takes away from the experience in a hotel that carries a 4-star label.
We tried breakfast the next morning and had the same impression. Again, limited options, more like a basic setup than a proper 4-star breakfast. I didn’t even see juice available in a dispenser, and it looked like fresh juices were listed separately for an extra charge on top of the breakfast price.
Good kitchen, weak presentation and service. If they tighten up cleanliness and expand the choices, the place could be much better.
… more纯天燃-思维
Taste of the food is just simply normal, I am expecting price to be higher consider it’s a restaurant in the hotel, however the level of taste of the food is just simply normal and not worth to come. Server has stopped by like once during whole dining, no smile no welcome, just generally don’t care…and they charge 20% mandatory tips, which kinda explained why. would rather go to McDonald.
… moreJ Monique C
1st night I went, the food was so good, I returned the next night. The pork belly is just that good. Had it one the burger and returned to have the empanadas. The bartender also makes great drinks so that didn’t hurt either. It’s not an extensive menu at the bar but they get their limited options done right
… moreBryan Postema
Really cool restaurant tucked into the new Chifley hotel. My server JJ was excellent. Did a great job of recommending dishes, and explaining the mash up of the different cultures in Houston. I started with a smoked Old Fashioned, and may have had more than one. Brussel sprouts were super crispy, and had a nice punch of sweetness from pomegranate seeds. The Yakatori Beef was super tender, with just enough heat and saltiness. I’ll be back for the Roasted Chicken. I never get chicken in restaurants, but this was excellent. The skin was chicharron crispy, with juicy tender chicken.
… moreJim Stallings
The food was delicious!
Service not so much. Maybe it was just my waitress… Ordered an appetizer and it came wrong. I pointed it out, but the waitress argued with me. I was wrong. Didn’t take it off my bill. I paid and left. FYI this restaurant auto charges a 20% gratuity even for one person. Sad considering my experience.
Be aware!
… moreSam Jacinto
I spent some time at the bar and had breakfast one of the mornings of my stay. The bartenders interacted cheerfully with our group and kept up with our orders. No complaints on the drinks or the bar service.
The breakfast buffet the next morning was mediocre. The sausage patties were dried out from too many hours on in the warmer and the eggs were runny and cold. At $22 I expected better.
… moreTammy Percival
We came in for lunch, there was not a single person in the restaurant. We stood and waited for almost 10 minutes for a server/hostess and finally a manager came from the front desk to go to the back to find someone. A young girl came out and dropped menus at our table without communicating. Another server came and took our orders. We waited almost 40 minutes for an appy (tortilla chips and hummus), a chicken Caesar salad and sandwich. In that time, another patron came and sat for 10 minutes and left. The server did not come back out. The food was mediocre at best, water was never refilled – which was all I was drinking. We asked for our bill when we saw the server part way through our meal knowing it would take awhile before we saw them again. Terrible service. Took forever considering we were the only two people in the restaurant. And food was tasteless. Unfortunate for a beautiful atmosphere. They also have a sneaky little service charge which when asked about was a tip of 15% that is automatically charged. So although we usually start our tipping at 20%, this service would have maybe got 10% but we had no choice but to top more than willing or deserved.
… moreBen Sitton
This is one of the best hotel bars I have ever experienced! Great bartenders that know what they are doing and have fun doing it! Do yourself a favor and stop by and have one of Diana’s Old Fashioned…you won’t be disappointed! Cheers!
… moreSarah A
I have had a lot of fries and chips in my life, I consider myself a fries aficionado. I was BLOWN away by the flavor, excellent seasoning and crunch of their house fries and nacho chips. I literally had to have a moment of silence to enjoy them. In fact everything we had for lunch: a custom mocktail, the Korean bbq wings, chips and dip and the chicken sandwich was excellent. Very surprisingly, it was of the best lunches I’ve had in Houston! Who would think this little gem would be tucked away in this new stylish boutique hotel? If you’re in or around Galleria and hungry: do yourself a favor – definitely dine here!!!!
… moreElizabeth A. Howard
Bartenders were very nice. Happy hour pricing from 3-7pm was good. The bar and restaurant was so loud. It was not a pleasant place to hang out and even more difficult to have a conversation.
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