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Kris Bistro & Wine Lounge

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Address:
7070 Allensby
Houston, TX 77022

Neighborhood:
Downtown

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Cuisine:
Contemporary French

Price: $30 and under

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Kris Bistro & Wine Lounge Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.krisbistro.com
Email: krisbistro@ciaml.com
Phone: (713) 358-5079
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Wednesday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm
Dinner: TUES - THURS 5:30-9; FRI & SAT 5:30-10
Reservations starting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; second seating from 8:30-9
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary French, Organic
Executive Chef: Kristofer Jakob
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Private Party Facilities: Restaurant can hold 70

Banquet Room holds 40

Private Lounge - Wine Bar and Table for 12
Private Party Contact: Hussein Haddad (713) 692-0077
Entertainment: Dining Room is surrounded by 150 Feet of glass looking into three operating kitchens to provide visual interest for Foodies and Dining Room movement.

Getting there

Cross Street: Riggs
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Private fenced lot with onsite security.

A word from Kris Bistro & Wine Lounge

Located 7 minutes North of Downtown this North Village Modern French Bistro supports and showcases local growers, local artists, French wines and aspiring chefs.

Kris Bistro & Wine Lounge

4.4

124 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

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128 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

128 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(107)
special occasion(63)
notable wine list(56)

good for groups(47)
romantic(46)
neighborhood gem(41)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (128)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food with excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Wonderful food with excellent service.!,"

Dined on 04/13/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very professional and knowledgable

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very professional and knowledgable wait staff. A fantastic experience."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was very good; portions

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good; portions are great. Very well presented on plates. I will though reduce the amount of smokeness in the meat: it overpowers the other flavors. The escargots beignets would need to have a lesser dough (too thick)and escargots needed more of a seasoning."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Outstanding food/wine pairing

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Attended a food and wine pairing. It was excellent and I suggested it be held once a month. Great way to try food that you may not ordinarily order from a menu. Brought a friend that did not know of this place and he is returning to try their dinner menu."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Osso bucco was so-so--the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Osso bucco was so-so--the risotto cake that came with it was saturated with oil and the taste was pretty muddy. Could have used some of the advertised lemon flavor to brighten it up a bit. Halibut was a much better option--fair portion and the sauce that came with it was delicious.

A note--if you like meat, you cannot pass on the charcuteries maison appetizer. They wheel a cart out to your table and slice off several different varieties of aged meat. It is truly one of the best things I've ever eaten. For $9, you get an array of pickled veggies, mustard, a rabbit/pistachio terrine, and several different types of meat (2 year aged serrano ham and smoked duck just to name a couple).

Inside a cooking school-awesome. Interesting experie"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Visited Kris Bistro for the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Visited Kris Bistro for the first time this week and was so impressed I returned two days later. The food was delicious, the service wonderful and the ambiance perfect!! Kris Jacobs is very can accomodate large groups and special functions as well. It's location close to the Houston Heights is very convenient."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First visit to Kris Bistro

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"First visit to Kris Bistro but not the last! Everything about the place is top-notch. The food is obviously the star attraction (well-deserved, too) but the ambience, even on a quiet Friday lunch-time, is excellent. You can actually hear the person across the table from you! The service was excellent as well.

What appealed to me were the flavors, mostly non-traditional, that we found in the soups, salads, snails and mussels. You have to experience Kris to really appreciate it."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is exceptional. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food is exceptional. The location is not the best and the ambiance needs work. Great dining experience knowledgeable wait staff enthusiastice sommelier allows for great dining."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent In Every Way

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"After reading other reviews, I made reservations for a Friday evening and requested to sit by the windows that overlook the kitchen as described by others. When we arrived, I was disappointed to be told that the students were not having class that day. My disappointment was short-lived, however, when we encountered the most fabulous service, amazing prices, and absolutely some of the finest food I've ever enjoyed. The Alaskan Halibut was just the most succulent and wonderful fish I've ever had. I hope to go back some day (Monday - Thursday) when students are having classes. It was very enjoyable to speak with the students who were working as wait staff. They are delightful and very attentive. It was just a marrvelous experience."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A little gem to discover

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2009

Dined on 03/28/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had a wonderful evening.
The dining room is very attractive, relatively QUIET (definitively a plus for conversation!) and the lighting is just right
(we could read the menu and admire our food!).
The romantic menu was excellent and a very good value, so was the wine we selected. A little disappointed by the cake trio, too dry and bland.
Beautiful presentation, the best French fries , playfully contained in a metal cone.
The menu sounds most interesting, we plan to go back ... several times"