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Cozy eatery serving modern spins on upscale global comfort food plus wine in a laid-back setting.
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Address: 1302 Nance St unit a, Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (832) 830-8592
Website: http://trexhouston.com/
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Maggie J
It had been a couple of years since I had last been to T. Rex and I was pretty excited to try the new menu. I set an alarm for when the reservations would open but was still only able to get a patio table for 4. We lucked out with the weather and the patio was actually kind of delightful with only one table for two and then one table for four.
Our waiter was extremely friendly and walked us through the new menu. I appreciated his recommendations but we did feel that he led us a tad astray by repeatedly telling us how small the dishes were. The was true for some, but not all and by the time our main courses arrived we were basically full and had to take most of the mains to go.
I really enjoyed the cold ratatouille to start. It was light and fresh. The egg was a miss for me. My husband liked it more than I did but said it was, “fine”. Alternately, I enjoyed the French cheese pancake but everyone else at the table felt like it needed to be cheesier. The one dish we agreed on was the Carolina Gold Rice and Chicken. It’s maybe not as good as their old Rice dish but still really yummy. For dessert we ordered the red jello and the dark chocolate torte. The red jello is the can’t miss option here while the dark chocolate torte had a bit of a grainy texture.
Overall, I enjoyed coming and trying the new menu but it was pretty expensive for it to feel good not great.
… moreOur waiter was extremely friendly and walked us through the new menu. I appreciated his recommendations but we did feel that he led us a tad astray by repeatedly telling us how small the dishes were. The was true for some, but not all and by the time our main courses arrived we were basically full and had to take most of the mains to go.
I really enjoyed the cold ratatouille to start. It was light and fresh. The egg was a miss for me. My husband liked it more than I did but said it was, “fine”. Alternately, I enjoyed the French cheese pancake but everyone else at the table felt like it needed to be cheesier. The one dish we agreed on was the Carolina Gold Rice and Chicken. It’s maybe not as good as their old Rice dish but still really yummy. For dessert we ordered the red jello and the dark chocolate torte. The red jello is the can’t miss option here while the dark chocolate torte had a bit of a grainy texture.
Overall, I enjoyed coming and trying the new menu but it was pretty expensive for it to feel good not great.
Jeffery Williams
I write this review out of utmost respect and concern for the person reading it. I strongly advise against visiting this restaurant. The service is slow, and the waiters aren’t welcoming. After the appetizers, they told us that the main courses would be “Coming out immediately”. It then took 22 more minutes for the next dish to come. Beyond just the timing issue, the service also had a timing issue. They brought out the tomato toast as its own course, then the buttermilk onions as a separate course, when either of these two dishes could have easily been held at temperature and served together. The agnolotti and ravioli then came out, followed by the mains. We did not order dessert as we did not want to wait another 30 minutes and were already put off by our experience.
The tomato toast was by far the most delicious thing on the menu. Deeply caramelized and crusty rye sourdough, topped with rich savory and acidic tomato paste and plump sweet grape tomatoes. Like bruschetta’s cousin that goes to the gym. A phenomenal dish and I’d order it every time if I ever wanted to come back.
The melted onions were delicious, I won’t deny it. The only issue is that the dish feels quite incomplete. The sweet and tender onions with a rich and sweet buttermilk that gives a little tang to balance it out, the flavor components were there. One could say it needed salt and I would be inclined to agree, but as it is the dish is a very delicate and pleasing dish. It wasn’t satisfactory at all however. As in satisfying to eat, because the meager amount of breadcrumbs didn’t succeed in giving enough texture or substance to the dish.
The agnolotti was wonderful. A very sweet and slightly salty ricotta and parmesan filled pasta, with grapes that splash with fruity sweet moisture to refresh the mouth. I very much enjoyed this dish.
The beef dumplings were awful. My friend compared the texture of the beef to DQ steak fingers and I only laughed at the accuracy of the statement. Nothing redeeming about the dish. The ground beef was not succulent, not flavorful, and it did not stand out in any way.
The chicken breast was relatively tender, albeit tough on the thin end. The coconut sauce the chicken sat in was nice but it needed punchiness from acidity or to lean in more savory. As it was, it just tasted watered down, and it wasn’t thick enough to cling to the chicken to provide an adequate amount of flavor and seasoning.
The chicken thigh was probably the most delicious main course, having ridiculously crispy skin and the seasoning was very much adequate. The soy sauce stood out and the flesh was bouncy yet tender to eat.
The redfish was my most anticipated dish, and it did taste similar to how I thought it would. A buttery and rich fish with a toast crust instead of skin, the savory flavor of the redfish was very appealing and the strongest point of the dish, but the meat itself didn’t have a texture that impressed me. It wasn’t soft or flaky, just something reminiscent of grilling tuna all the way through. The toast was a cool add though.
The main sentiment to take away from this review is that there is not anything in this restaurant justifying the premium you’re paying to dine here. The service is mediocre, and the food is easily replicable after one taste, i.e. there’s no magic at this restaurant. And I hate to be the person that complains about food cost when dining out but serving a single piece of chicken breast and a single piece of thigh for $26 and $28 respectively feels like a kick in the nuts when they’re not doing anything impressive with the protein. When I think about my visit here, I feel like someone that was teased with a dream by the tomato toast, only to be strung along and let down at the very end. Please take your hard-earned money somewhere else to a place that respects it. Their sister restaurant Squable is very good, I have no idea why they missed the mark so hard with this one.
… moreThe tomato toast was by far the most delicious thing on the menu. Deeply caramelized and crusty rye sourdough, topped with rich savory and acidic tomato paste and plump sweet grape tomatoes. Like bruschetta’s cousin that goes to the gym. A phenomenal dish and I’d order it every time if I ever wanted to come back.
The melted onions were delicious, I won’t deny it. The only issue is that the dish feels quite incomplete. The sweet and tender onions with a rich and sweet buttermilk that gives a little tang to balance it out, the flavor components were there. One could say it needed salt and I would be inclined to agree, but as it is the dish is a very delicate and pleasing dish. It wasn’t satisfactory at all however. As in satisfying to eat, because the meager amount of breadcrumbs didn’t succeed in giving enough texture or substance to the dish.
The agnolotti was wonderful. A very sweet and slightly salty ricotta and parmesan filled pasta, with grapes that splash with fruity sweet moisture to refresh the mouth. I very much enjoyed this dish.
The beef dumplings were awful. My friend compared the texture of the beef to DQ steak fingers and I only laughed at the accuracy of the statement. Nothing redeeming about the dish. The ground beef was not succulent, not flavorful, and it did not stand out in any way.
The chicken breast was relatively tender, albeit tough on the thin end. The coconut sauce the chicken sat in was nice but it needed punchiness from acidity or to lean in more savory. As it was, it just tasted watered down, and it wasn’t thick enough to cling to the chicken to provide an adequate amount of flavor and seasoning.
The chicken thigh was probably the most delicious main course, having ridiculously crispy skin and the seasoning was very much adequate. The soy sauce stood out and the flesh was bouncy yet tender to eat.
The redfish was my most anticipated dish, and it did taste similar to how I thought it would. A buttery and rich fish with a toast crust instead of skin, the savory flavor of the redfish was very appealing and the strongest point of the dish, but the meat itself didn’t have a texture that impressed me. It wasn’t soft or flaky, just something reminiscent of grilling tuna all the way through. The toast was a cool add though.
The main sentiment to take away from this review is that there is not anything in this restaurant justifying the premium you’re paying to dine here. The service is mediocre, and the food is easily replicable after one taste, i.e. there’s no magic at this restaurant. And I hate to be the person that complains about food cost when dining out but serving a single piece of chicken breast and a single piece of thigh for $26 and $28 respectively feels like a kick in the nuts when they’re not doing anything impressive with the protein. When I think about my visit here, I feel like someone that was teased with a dream by the tomato toast, only to be strung along and let down at the very end. Please take your hard-earned money somewhere else to a place that respects it. Their sister restaurant Squable is very good, I have no idea why they missed the mark so hard with this one.
Victor Lee
I’ve been wanting to go to Theodore Rex for years now, so when my wife booked us to come for my birthday, I was very excited, but I was also nervous if it would live up to the hype. I can honestly say that they absolutely nailed it! The service was great and all of the chefs and waiters we spoke to explained the menu seamlessly. The food had simple plating and felt like it had unique combinations of flavors that somehow still made me feel reminiscent of food made by my parents. For me, this is one of the best restaurants in Houston, I can’t wait to come back and try some of their other dishes!
… moreRobin Andrews
A 10/10 meal. Definitely one of the best dinners I’ve had not just in Texas, but the entire US. Everything was delicious, but a special shoutout goes to the Gulf Redfish, which was a singularly tasty and well-constructed plate of food.
Phenomenal. Make the time to come here if you’re in Houston; you won’t be disappointed.
… morePhenomenal. Make the time to come here if you’re in Houston; you won’t be disappointed.
Aleksandrs P.
Former post office with a chamber atmosphere – only 7 tables plus a kitchen counter. The service was very attentive and food was delicious. Finally, a HTX restaurant that is absolutely worth Bib Gourmand Michelin guide rating.
However, no espresso or espresso-based coffee drinks.
… moreHowever, no espresso or espresso-based coffee drinks.
Baha
I think this place is a bit overhyped.
Ambiance is nice it’s romantic, very small maybe 6 tables plus bar seating. Be prepared to sit here for 2 hours atleast (they slowly bring out dishes, extremely slowly)
I don’t appreciate the 22% gratuity imo it’s not warranted. This is just personal, six tables with slow wait times is not very demanding from a service perspective imo.
Now for the food: I ordered the tomatoe toast, dumplings, tagliatelle, the red fish, and the strawberry cake
The toast – the tomatoe topping was fantastic the bread is deep fried in butter I believe, this isn’t needed imo the bread is so heavy I felt bloated the rest of the meal becawue it was so heavy due to the deep frying. Would have been fine with just 5he bread itself plus spread
Dumplings – fantastic taste
Tagliatelle – fantastic taste but small portion
Red fish – probabaly the most flavorful dish and very nice with the touch of honey on the crust
Desert – this dessert has an almost crem brulee top with the burnt sugar. It’s a big piece, the first bite was really good but the more I ate it the more burnt sugar taste just overwhelmed me.
I would say 3 dishes were fantastic but the price / experience ratio is way too high
… moreAmbiance is nice it’s romantic, very small maybe 6 tables plus bar seating. Be prepared to sit here for 2 hours atleast (they slowly bring out dishes, extremely slowly)
I don’t appreciate the 22% gratuity imo it’s not warranted. This is just personal, six tables with slow wait times is not very demanding from a service perspective imo.
Now for the food: I ordered the tomatoe toast, dumplings, tagliatelle, the red fish, and the strawberry cake
The toast – the tomatoe topping was fantastic the bread is deep fried in butter I believe, this isn’t needed imo the bread is so heavy I felt bloated the rest of the meal becawue it was so heavy due to the deep frying. Would have been fine with just 5he bread itself plus spread
Dumplings – fantastic taste
Tagliatelle – fantastic taste but small portion
Red fish – probabaly the most flavorful dish and very nice with the touch of honey on the crust
Desert – this dessert has an almost crem brulee top with the burnt sugar. It’s a big piece, the first bite was really good but the more I ate it the more burnt sugar taste just overwhelmed me.
I would say 3 dishes were fantastic but the price / experience ratio is way too high
Tessa Goth Rudolphy
A fantastic experience with excellent service and thoughtful food. Every bite was exciting and layered. Strong recommend.
… moreJessica Wong
I really wanted to love this place based on all the great reviews and maybe we went on an off night… but the food was just ok.
The vibe of the place is intimate. The tables are seated close together so it’s easy to overhear conversations. The service was great though. Our waiter was attentive but not overbearing. And he explained every dish that was presented.
The dishes were kind of inconsistent. Some of them were great and others were not good. The tomato toast was delicious and the one of the pasta dishes we tried was great. But the two fish dishes were disappointing. One had a fishy taste… fresh fish is not supposed to taste fishy. And the other fish dish’s texture was off. For a restaurant like this, I would expect every dish to be great and it wasn’t.
… moreThe vibe of the place is intimate. The tables are seated close together so it’s easy to overhear conversations. The service was great though. Our waiter was attentive but not overbearing. And he explained every dish that was presented.
The dishes were kind of inconsistent. Some of them were great and others were not good. The tomato toast was delicious and the one of the pasta dishes we tried was great. But the two fish dishes were disappointing. One had a fishy taste… fresh fish is not supposed to taste fishy. And the other fish dish’s texture was off. For a restaurant like this, I would expect every dish to be great and it wasn’t.
Robert Baimbridge
Quaint place with amazing service. Everyone is highly knowledgeable on the food and drink selections. The food is OUTSTANDING! Unbelievably delicious. We had the broth that was perfectly seasoned. Our main course was the Wagyu Ribeye, which was incredible. Potatoes and a salad to round out the meal. The potatoes were so soft and melted in your mouth. The dressing was light and crisp with an abundance of flavor.
Prices were in line with most steakhouse, and we’ll worth it.
The staff was so friendly.
Highly recommend
… morePrices were in line with most steakhouse, and we’ll worth it.
The staff was so friendly.
Highly recommend
Kay Chevray
I was so looking forward to dining at T Rex after making the reservation several weeks ago. The atmosphere was great, although ambient lighting is so dim that the waiter brings everyone a small light so that we can see the menu/check. A little annoying but okay. The food just wasn’t that great – ratatouille was so salty that one of my friends wouldn’t finish her first one. Tuna was the best dish we had – nice sauce and fresh fish. The red snapper was cooked nicely but bland. The beef was tough. Everything must have been salty because I was so thirsty after the dinner. The green tea was barely warm. When I asked for a refill, the waiter looked annoyed and said something about having to boil water!? 15 minutes later, we got the refill, which was at least at the right temperature. So disappointed about the food and the entire experience, especially given the price.
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