Crossroads at House of Blues - Houston Restaurant - Houston, TX

Crossroads at House of Blues - Houston

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Address:
1204 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77002

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Crossroads at House of Blues - Houston Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.houseofblues.com/houston
Email: terrinorman@livenation.com
Phone: (832) 667-7781
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 11:00am - Close
Saturday: 12:00pm - Close.
Sunday: 12:00pm - Close
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: House of Blues offers in-house event catering for groups of 30 to 3,000 through our special events department. Please call 832.667.7755 for additional information.
Entertainment: Crossroads at House of Blues offers live entertainment Thursday through Sunday evenings.

Getting there

Cross Street: Dallas Street
Public Transit: The public transit spot nearest to House of Blues is located at the corner of San Jacinto Street and Dallas Street, just one block from the venue.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: House of Blues, located in GreenStreet, offers several guest parking options. Valet parking is available at our front door, there is surface lot parking at the corner of Dallas and Caroline (behind Reserve 101), and there are conveniently located parking garages at the corner of Polk and Fannin, and on Dallas Street between San Jacinto and Caroline. Street parking in the area is free after 6:00pm.

A word from Crossroads at House of Blues - Houston

Crossroads at House of Blues® is a lively restaurant and bar located on Caroline Street inside the world-famous House of Blues. It features a tantalizing menu created by celebrity chef and Food Network star, Aarón Sánchez. Enjoy signature dishes such as shrimp and grits, short ribs, fire-grilled… flatbreads and warm bourbon bread pudding. Plus, some new twists on House of Blues favorites like jambalaya, slow-smoked pulled pork, signature burgers, salads and steaks. It’s food that's bold and classic yet contemporary. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Crossroads at House of Blues is truly the place where food, music and art intersect! Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
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Diner Reviews

"We have never cared for this type of restaurant, you know, like Planet Hollywood or The Hard Rock, but we were attending a performance there and decided what the heck. We arrived a little early for our reservation time,(which by the way, are highly recommended). We were seated immediately, and service began post haste. Our waitress, Jade, was very friendly, cordial and knowledgeable. Our food selections were big and tasty. Drinks during happy hour are very reasonable. Menu is extensive with something for everyone. A manager came by to check on us and our waitress showed just the right amount of attention. There was a live band, and unlike most other places, you could still carry on a conversation even when they were playing. Will return."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"The food was great but the staff at the House of Blues Houston (both Restaurant and Music Hall) is what made all the difference. I would highly recommend spending the evening here. The renovation construction nearby was a major turn off. Hopefully that will all be gone the next time we visit."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"Took the waiter's recommendation and ordered shrimp and grits. EXCELLENT and loved it!!"
Dined on 3/5/2014
"The menu is designed by Aaron Sanchez! That is the first plus. Great music, good food. This is a fun place when visiting Houston"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Food is great, service was good, and the live music was entertaining. Went with a group of friends and they all enjoyed it as well."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Atmosphere was very upbeat - band was good (The Mulch Brothers from Nashville, TN). Waitress was very friendly and answered question about drinks and food. Service was timely but not overly intrusive. Recommended to friends/colleagues and will definitely visit again next time I'm in Houston."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"We had a delightful time and our waiter was so happy and really made our dinner more delightful then we had anticipated. The food was outrageously good. I tried the recommendation from the waiter and he was right on with his suggestion. I wish I could remember our waiter I would definitely request his area again. Everything about the house of blues was great the atmosphere, hostesses were great they sat us a nice table, thanks."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"My husband and I celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary there. The food was good, but our entrée showed up before our appetizer. When the server delivered our food we brought it to her attention, when the appetizer was delivered we were told it was "on the house"! That was not necessary but it was nice. The best part of our evening was listening to the band, Cadillac Blues Band. They were great!! I would go back just to see them play!! All in all, it was a great night!!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Went here for my birthday and it was great from the food to live band. The service was also great and on point."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I love the house of blues. Always have. I love seeing bands play and always have a good time. Now, can I say that about Crossroads? Not particularly. We went for a date night, and weren't impressed. The house band was just a bunch of old guys playing old music (not hating, they were classics, but can we have someone a little nicer to look at?). The food was through the roof expensive and only tasted subpar. I got the pulled pork sand which and my fiancé got the jumbalaya, and we were both very disappointed. The drinks were okay, still very expensive, though. They definitely need to come down on their prices of everything, no doubt."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The service that evening was great....................."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"I met my wife here for a quick lunch during the week. The food was good. The service was quick. I am adding it to my lunch rotation."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Food was good but steak was undercooked. Had to send it back to get the steaks cooked more. Very busy restaurant but still a good experience."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The location is great. The restaurant is superb ambiance. The service, however, left much to be desired. And the menu was not stellar."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Menu sufficiently varied and creative. Group of 4 had Fish Street Tacos (messy but delicious), Steak Salad (lots of meat cooked to order), a burger (cooked to order), and Angus Sliders. Like the crispy fries presentation in cups. Group shared spinich artichoke dip w/pita chips; lots of spinich & artichokes & just enough cheese to hold it together. Pita chips were freshly fried. It's loud & music is playing constantly which is great for covering rowdy table conversation :-) Avoid sitting by the kitchen. That kicks up the noise level. The $$ online price rating is accurate, but the cocktails are closer to $$$ unless it's happy hour. Table for 4 is a little small unless you're just having drinks."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"We sat by the door on a night when it was 36 degrees and it was way too cold. Hostess sat another table across from the door and they asked to move too cold. Other than the cold temp, food and service was good. Hate to pay to park so will not go back. We were dropped off for a concert and picked up. Would have hated to wait in the rain for the valet that night. Super crowded. It's crazy they don't do the valet for the concerts on the other side under cover."
Dined on 2/11/2014
"Great place to eat right before catching a concert."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"It was the night before my birthday and we decided to celebrate my birthday early by taking in dinner and a concert. It was a great experience all the way around!"
Dined on 1/22/2014
"I had the lobster Mac and cheese. It was very good I would order it again. Prices I thought were high. The music was very loud and it was hard to hold a conversation with the person sitting across from me. Our waiter was fabulous. I wish that all customer service people were more like him. I also liked the fact that we got seated right away."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"This was my first visit to the House of Blues and it was enjoyable. The food was okay, although I may have enjoyed something else on the menu a little better. I would vist the House of Blues and Crossroads again."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"Enjoyed the ambience and the live music was a great surprise. Really enjoyed the group Cadillac that was playing that night. Made for a great night out with friends."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"The food was great along with the service. The music was louder than I was expecting for a dinning experience."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Went here for dinner before a gig at House of Blues. Food was nice, although portion sizes were a bit small for the prices charged. However, given it's convenience, will probably go again."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Great location if you're going to a show after dinner, but I would not make a special trip."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"I knew we would enjoy the music, but wasn't so sure about the food, as we had never been before. But everything we had was delicious! We especially loved the homemade pickles and the triple chocolate cheesecake. Our waiter was super nice and quick to provide everything we requested. We had made reservations online and our table was ready as soon as we got there and in a prime location. The band was lively and sounded great! Awesome date night!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"We went here for my 12 yr old's birthday. The staff was amazing and the attention was great! The food was awesome! I had shrimps and grits, hubby had chicken and kids had burgers! A great family experience and the band was great!"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Was there for an early dinner prior to Blue Octobers concert, dinner was great. Service was great, the "Foundation Room" is the only way for me to roll @ your house , that always takes my Blues away! I'm looking forward to the next time. Fn2chillathoblues"
Dined on 12/29/2013
"The ambience is nice, warm, and comfortable. The waitstaff was very friendly; however, somewhat disoriented at the very beginning. It ended up being just fine though. The food was very good. Very pleasant evening."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"If you want to have good food and live music, this is the place to go ONLY if it is crowded and you don't want to talk. We were there on a slow night and the band, while pretty good, did not realize (or care) that only 6 people were in the place at that time (around 7:00 p.m.). The sound man decided that louder was better, and it was not. Otherwise it was a terrific place to eat and the wait staff was very good as well."
Dined on 1/2/2014
"We were seated promptly, the attitudes of the staff were fantastic, and the food was great. We will definitely revisit."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"My only feedback for improvement would be that our server needed to be more on top of our drinks order. We had a night off from the kids and were ready to drink ......and would have spent much more on our bar tab if our server was a bit more responsive. It was 5pm and neither the bar nor the restaurant were busy so..........??? Also - my boyfriend was mildly insulted when he noticed that on the bottom of our bill were three different gratuity "suggestions" - all of which had been not only circled, but "checked" by our server. We really enjoy the "pass the line" privilege but next time will probably dine somewhere else and spend the requisite $20 in the gift shop to get this....."
Dined on 12/28/2013
"Good food-Great presentation. Ribs could not have been better. Sauce was great.Pie was good-. The waitress was very helpful. Overall the experience was good & I would take friends back with me."
Dined on 12/27/2013
"We went to HOB for our Xmas Party and had a great time!"
Dined on 12/23/2013
"this is a bar/restaurant and the food is good. If you are seeing a show it is perfect to eat here!"
Dined on 12/2/2013
"We came to see the band mainly, but had great food and special drinks. What a delightful surprise it was."
Dined on 11/24/2013
"We had great food/entertainment/cocktails/service on the Friday Night Blues Night at the Crossroads restaurant... even got up for a dance or two with other diners! I felt so comfortable there that I went back at the weekend myself for something to eat."
Dined on 11/15/2013
"The food was mediocre and the waitress would disappear for long periods of time. She told us we could order happy hour drinks but charged us full price, and it took so long to bring the check we didn't bother to bring it up. My three friends disliked their food, mine was ok."
Dined on 11/14/2013
"Very slow service. Service was sloppy and food was just ok."
Dined on 11/12/2013
"Makes any concert even better. And the appetizers were delicious. And check out the gift shoppe. We were given a 15% off coupon and we bought two killer coffee carriers that work excellent. THEN...the lady gave us a fast pass to get into the concert."
Dined on 10/27/2013
"I went to celebrate my birthday. There was no special starring act. No celebrity guest. Just an awesome blues band that plays all over Houston. There is even a Blues Society. I had the best Quesadilla I've ever had in my life even though I had to scape the tortilla. I'm paleo. I've had better strip steaks but it wasn't bad. Just what I would consider decent. They brought me up to dance and asked me to.sing. (I can hold a note or two. But I'm no Mariah or Whitney, or even Beyonce). I had a blast. The waiter and service was perfect. From the moment we walked in. Very very nice. A bit dark inside but I am still making plans to go back."
Dined on 11/3/2013

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