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Frank's Americana Revival
Frank's Americana Revival

Frank's Americana Revival Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.frankshouston.com
  • Email: info@frankshouston.com
  • Phone: (713) 572-8600
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
    Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Executive Chef: Albert Estrada
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Full Catering Available
  • Special Events & Promotions: Hosting the most talked about events during the Holiday and Year Round

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Weslayan
  • Public Transit: Metro Bus #82
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Complimentary Valet or Self Parking
A word from Frank's Americana Revival
Frank's is a classic neighborhood restaurant, with big city appeal. With a recognized reputation for memorabe food and great service, the "Americana Revival menu features locally sourced fruits and vegetables, along with fresh Gulf seafood, Try the chicken fried steak! It has been highlighted by… multiple food critics as "the best" in the State of Texas. The highly acclaimed Fried Chicken and Maple Brined Pork Chop are just as good.

The steaks are all Certified Angus and come with generous sides on the same plate, and the salads are almost legendary.

Frank's is a place where you can meet your friends in the bar, dine there, or experience the full menu in the dining room.

Reservations are recommended but not required. Come see what Chef Albert Estrada is creating.Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
Diner Reviews
  • "Frank's never disappoints. Always quality food, drink, and service. Atmosphere is perfect for a date night or special occasion."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "My first visit was wonderful. The waiter was very friendly and knew the menu items and specials and described them all very well and gave his recommendations. The food was fabulous and so was the service. It was quiet enough that our table of 7 could all talk and hear each other well. The special of the day was very good with a nice presentation. I will definately put this on my list of favorite places to eat."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "My second time at Franks. The drinks are very well done. The food and service is outstanding. I would highly recommend Franks."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The food here is delicious and there are a variety of choices. It is not a steak house, but does have steak. My husband had a delicious pork chop. He also had a Romaine stacked salad that he raved about. I had gumbo and a salad with fried oysters. The service was very attentive and appropriate. We will be back."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "I like the steak. Grits werent that good. Portions werent that great either. Not impressed."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "excellent until bill came - got charged extra for a 'neat' jack daniels,"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Wasn't sure what to expect, but the service, quality of food, and ambience were outstanding! We went for Valentines Day dinner, which was a "prix fixe" menu. All of it was superb! We will definitely good back again. I can't wait to taste the regular menu. Miguel our server and all the staff were very friendly and provided exceptional service. Please go to this restaurant, you won't be disappointed..."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Best gumbo in town! Wonderful pork chop, rib eye and chicken fried steak and many others! Locally owned by people who care!"
    Dined on 2/7/2014
  • "6 of us enjoyed fine cocktails, wines, and great food. Five of us loved our choices - one had to send his filet back because it was too done. They should use a thicker cut rather than a piece that looks good-size on the plate but, at only an inch thick, overcooks too easily. The appetizer pork ribs and accompanying cole slaw were both outstanding as was the slow cooked short rib. Seafood choices were equally enjoyed by the others. All in all the restaurant is great - the perfect size, cozy and attractively decorated - with a good bar. The only real drawback for the center tables is the noise level that makes it nearly impossible to talk to someone across the table. We'll be back but reserve earlier for a quiet booth or back corner!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "My fiance and I met some friends here for dinner at my suggestion. Everyone was very please with the selection and variety of the menu. Food, as always, was of excellent quality, quantity and presentation. The off menu snapper filet that I had over winter veggies was superb! Everyone was very pleased with their selection and we will all definitely be back!"
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "A complete and satisfying dining experience. Great food, responsive service and a grownup, quiet ambience."
    Dined on 1/28/2014
  • "This is a great friendly and enjoyable place. Also has a very nice ambiance."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "We went to Frank's to see a server that we'd become friends with at another restaurant. Don't let the location in a nondescript strip center fool you. Noise level is enough to feel interesting but not enough to drown us out. The owners took the time to get to know us. Salads were fresh and the bacon balsamic dressing was so flavorful I dipped leftover bread in it. The market vegetables were so colorful your mother would approve. The cauliflower puree was decadent. We ate every bite of the blackberry cornmeal cobbler. My only suggestion would be to add a few more interesting martini choices and serve the otherwise delicious sangria with a little more panache. These are trivial issues so go, ask to be seated at Ivan's table and have fun."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "The waiter handled our no-salt request with skill and made excellent suggestions for rearranging the menu a bit to accommodate our medically required request. We had tried the store under the earlier ownership and did not have as good an experience. The new owner is very committed to excellence and several times offered service beyond the ordinary. Our coats were handled by the owner, and if one of us looked around for our waiter who was in the kitchen, the owner would rush over to take care of our request. The food was excellent and the store had a lively energy. We will be back ... and often!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Top notch dining experience. Server Jason was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive (but not overbearing). Good wine list with some interesting choices across the price points. The food: Ahi Tuna Tartare - fresh and well prepared. Not an award winner, but a solid start to our meal Stacked Romaine Salad - Excellent take on the standard wedge salad. Again, super fresh, abundant bleu cheese and bacon. Tip: more than enough to split between 2 persons Maple Glazed Pork Chop - Cooked perfectly medium, excellent flavor. Sides of mashed potatoes with corn and sauteed spinach were a little pedestrian, but tasty nonetheless Rib Eye Steak - Very flavorful, and cooked perfectly medium rare Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake - Comfort food dessert at its best"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "Had the pleasure of dining here twice now, at both the bar and the dining room. Everyone from the valet to the hostess, bartender, waiter and owner/wine director was friendly and helpful. The bar is comfortable and the restaurant has a warm feeling. Looking forward to the next visit."
    Dined on 1/23/2014
  • "Even with ownership change... still great; possibly better?"
    Dined on 1/18/2014
  • "I took a steak-loving visitor from out-of-town (and out-of-country at that) and the food did not disappoint."
    Dined on 1/15/2014
  • "I been to Franks on several occasion for lunch and for dinner. I would recommend for either lunch or dinner. Staff is great also."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "We have been to Frank's several times and we have always had a great meal with excellent service."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Franks has the atmosphere as some of the more upscale steak places but not as pretentious and more affordable. It is never too crowded and it is usually easy to get a table The food is quality and the service is good. There are a few steaks on the menu and plenty of other items to choose from if you are not feeling red meat."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "My husband and I are new to the area, and we received a gift card to Frank's. We went on a Saturday night, and wow, what a pleasant surprise!!! LOVE the ambience - both the restaurant and the bar. And the food was delish as well - huge portions, too...! We will definitely be back for another date night in the near future."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "We enjoyed a fixed menu here for New Year's Eve. I'm not usually a fan of fixed menus, but the choices were excellent and no one in my party left disatisfied. The service was a tad slower than I like but given the number of patrons, I was ok with it. We'd come back here again."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Our out-of-town family joined us for a delicious dinner at Franks. Everything we had - shrimp and grits, fried chicken, chicken fried steak, seafood platter - was well-prepared and yummy! Even the leftovers we had the next day, retained all of their appeal and yumminess. Kudos to the banana sorbet and the sticky toffee pudding desserts. A great place for comfort food!"
    Dined on 12/28/2013
  • "Wonderful food, always consistent. Outstanding service"
    Dined on 12/29/2013
  • "Franks in the past has really delivered on food with excellent taste and selection. But during our last visit Frank's tried to spice things up by adding sauce to items such as the Pork Chop and Salmon. These two foods stand alone especially when cooked correctly. There is no need to add special sauces and if they do, Franks should indicate that in the description of the item in the menu."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "From the moment I was greeted by the hostess to the minute my party and I left, I was most impressed with the ambience, the prompt and courteous service and to top it off the delicious food made my first dining experience a memorable one. I will be back and plan to bring others with me."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "WOW - This is a great place with a Menu that appeals to all. You will not regret the time and great food!"
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "This was our third opportunity to dine at Frank's. We invited friends to join us and we all had a wonderful dining experience. Our waiter was personable, professional and very accommodating. The food was absolutely delicious. Our fiends were very impressed with the restaurant and commended us on our choice. Put Frank's on your list of "Go To" places for a great meal and evening spent with friends."
    Dined on 12/16/2013
  • "Great American classics with a modern touch. Meatloaf special on Sunday is great. Best thing about Sunday night is half price on wines. Had a Texas wine that could compete with an Italian."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "The quiet/relaxed atmosphere made for a most pleasant evening. The food (gumbo, salads, chicken-fried steak, fried chicken, etc.) were outstanding - both in taste and quantity. The service was attentive but not obtrusive nor overly-friendly. Good value all the way around!"
    Dined on 12/8/2013
  • "We went for a late dinner and everything was delicious. The pork chop was delicious and massive! (My mom and I split it and it was still plenty of food) The mushroom risotto and the smoked gouda mac & cheese were fantastic! We got sides of each for the table and between the six of us, there was enough for everyone to have several bites. Both are incredibly rich and flavorful, so a few bites was really all you needed. The restaurant had a great atmosphere and wine list. Definitely a place to check out!"
    Dined on 12/4/2013
  • "I've visited Frank's Americana Revival twice and my son once within a 3 week period and every visit we were sitting in the last corner booth... I've been to several upscale restaurants and never felt like "Driving Miss Daisy movie" where a place is separated by sections according your ethnicity. Hispanic people are not welcome at this restaurant. Beware Hispanics If you go you will be seated in the last corner booth by the loud kitchen. Sad to know that discrimination still exists. How do I know you may ask .. I experienced it first hand. I'm pretty sure other people experienced but won't speak up because it's embarrassing and opt not to visit that location again. I'm definitely won't go back again."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "On the Friday after Thanksgiving, we gathered with extended family for an evening of very good comfort food. There were nice offerings of wines by the glass, beers and cocktails to start. The arugula and spinach salad with bacon vinaigrette was a favorite starter of the bunch. At least half our group had the chicken fried steak and loved it. The shrimp and grits looked good, but perhaps the best entree of the night was the bountiful double pork chop. Yum. Some desserts can be ordered in half portions which is a great option."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "At Frank's you are assured of quality food, well prepared and in a comfortable setting. It's good for lunch or dinner. One very important criteria for me when I order seafood is that it be fresh and local. Frank's serves Gulf seafood, and that's what I order."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "I have been to Franks several times and the food has always been outstanding. I tried the Chicken Fried Steak this time, and was blown away with how good it was. I grew up eating chicken fried steak every week, so I have tried many in my life. This was the best by far. Breading was crisp, steak was tender and flavorful and the cream gravy wonderful. Will be back again and again."
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Enjoyed a great evening out with old friends. Atmosphere was great and our waiter was excellent. Presentation and food was great. Just enough variety."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "This was first time I have gone since the change in ownership. Everything about Frank's was as good if not better. I will be back!"
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "I always thought that Franks was a good restaurant. Now under new ownership, it is even better. This is a well run restaurant with great food. Give it a try."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "I had not been to ths restaurant before and decided to give it a try because it s close to the office and I needed a spot for a business lunch meeting. I was pleasantly surprised. The place has a nice feel, a welcoming staff and a great list of menu options. The food was presented nicely and tasted good. We had the gumbo to start and fried oysters and shrimp and their salmon entree. We were too full for dessert. Next time!"
    Dined on 11/13/2013
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