Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

Name: Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
Address: 1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 11, Houston, TX, United States, 77056
Telephone: (832) 668-5808
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

3495 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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The owners of Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Chef Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui, have created an inviting, warm European environment where both traditional and seasonal French food are front and center. "We want to dispel the notion that French food is heavy and pretentious," says the team, recently transplanted to Houston from San Diego, where they owned the famed Cavaillon Restaurant. Everything about Étoile Cuisine et Bar, from the inviting outside facade to the intriguing interior design to the high quality service, is meant to convey a feeling of truly being in France. With Chef Philippe's take on a seasonal menu using a French technique, it's a place where fine food lovers come together, not on a special occasion, but to enjoy every day.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, European
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 668-5808
Website
http://www.etoilecuisine.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Philippe Verpiand
Catering
Coming soon...
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Philippe Verpiand's authentic French cuisine in Etoile's private dining room/wine cellar. Our wine room seats up to 20 guests comfortably and offers a unique dining experience for social events of any kind. Please contact our private party coordinator for more information. (22 guests MAX)
Private party contact
Nancy JnMarie: (832) 668-5808

Location
1101 Uptown Park Blvd, Suite 11, Houston, TX 77056
Neighborhood
Galleria / Uptown
Cross street
Post Oak Blvd.
Parking details
Valet service available right in front of the fountain to the left of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

BISQUE DE HOMARD$14.00
Maine lobster bisque, lobster chunks, tarragon crème fraîche
SOUPE À L'OIGNON$12.00
French onion soup, Gruyère croutons
ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNE$12.00
snails baked in garlic and fresh herb butter
FOIE GRAS AU TORCHON$21.00
cold duck liver terrine, prune mousseline, toasted brioche
FOIE GRAS POÊLÉ*$21.00
seared duck liver, red bell pepper, green apple chutney, port caramel
RAVIOLIS AUX CHAMPIGNONS
mushroom raviolis, port wine, white truffle oil, aged Parmesan
- Small$15.00
- Large$25.00
TARTARE DE BOEUF*
beef tartare, cornichons, capers, herbs, toasted ciabatta
- Small$16.00
- Large$26.00
TARTARE DE SAUMON*
Atlantic salmon, green apple, cucumber, miso sauce, salmon roe
- Small$14.00
SALADE DE TOMATES$14.00
heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, black olives, basil pesto
SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD$14.00
warm goat cheese with sliced almond crust, roasted beets, pickled shallots, arugula
SALADE DE HOMARD À L'AVOCAT
Maine lobster medallions, avocado marmalade, tarragon cocktail sauce, grapefruit
- Small$19.00
- Large$38.00

What 3,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
French
Houston
French

3,495 Reviews

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EddieR
Los Angeles
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time dining at this restaurant. We had Ronnie as our sever. It was Sunday brunch. They had an extensive regular menu, a brunch menu and a pre fixe brunch menu. Food was excellent! Champagne was cold! I’d definitely go back!
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wInHTX
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was pretty good. Ordered the mushroom ravioli and it was definitely delicious. The mussels in cream was just ok, the mussels didn't taste the best and the fries that came with it were a bit on the soggy limp side. The lobster bisque was nice and creamy, good portion. Veggie risotto was a big portion and tasted great - nice to have leftovers to take home. The shrimp starter was a bit on the salty side. Ordered the apple tarte for dessert and it tasted very good. Ambience is beautiful. serene and calming. The noise level was perfect - could have a conversation and not worry about raising my voice to be heard. The service was ok, some of the servers were a bit too attentive during our meal. When we say we need a few minutes to look over the menu, please actually give us time to look at the menu! Overall, the food was good and the restaurant was nice.
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PamelaC
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dining experience. We will be back and will highly recommend to others
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Tono
Denver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience5
Excelente servicio, mi platillo de NY a la pimienta negra. Muy buena la salsa de pimienta pero la carne no estaba buena.
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DebbieE
Houston
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasant dining experience at Etoile. The food is consistently high quality and the service excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic French food in a cozy atmosphere! The service is wonderful, and the cocktails didn’t disappoint! We are lucky to have this chef in Houston!
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WayneW
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The menu was a combination of French classics and Etoile's riffs on French classics. Their execution was superb...possibly the best short ribs in Houston.
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AnneK
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Not sure if there has been a change in management but this restaurant is nothing like it used to be. Worst wait staff I have ever experienced.
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PhilN
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to eat at Etoile, chef Philippe combines some regular dishes that you can always count on with some really original specials that are a absolute treat. Veal cheeks with morels on polenta was my choice, exceptional flavor and a very balanced combination. Some excellent and quite affordable wines to pair with just about any dish. And don't miss the profiteroles! We'll be back.
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EKHouston
New Mexico
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience4
The salad was great but the sole almandine was very disappointing- the fish was “mushy” and it was hard to tell if it was really sole. The service was very good except that we felt we were being rushed, and the room we were in was extremely noisy as there were only a few tables but half of them had a number of noisy children. We’ve frequented this restaurant and used to consider it one of our favorites, so we were especially disappointed this time around.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food was wonderful, will return
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WWJJ
Miami
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall4food5service2ambience5
Phenomenal food. Unfortunately service was below average. Server seemed impatient and impolite. Once I tried to have more water, saw him standing far away chatting with another server. I had to wait for a long while to try to catch his attention.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super good!!! Very consistent through 10+ years!!! Always taste so good, the ingredients are so good quality!
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charner
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was wonderful and domestic wine fairly priced. Met expectations, although you could tell inflation affected portion sizes. Valet parking had blocked all available slots. Receptionist could have been more welcoming.
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SandyS
Houston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place. Great food, service and perfect dog friendly patio!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been going to Ettoille since the day they opened, The food is always consistently good and with inflation the value and service are still excellent. The bar …FUN , great bartenders and a friendly clientele.
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CajunQueen
New Orleans
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First visit to Etoile on the recommendation of good friends. It did not disappoint! Great ambiance. The service was very good. The drinks and food was outstanding. Great experience for my group.
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DebbieE
Houston
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent dinner as usual and excellent service. Always a treat.
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WanDon
Jackson Hole
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Etoile is one of our favorite restaurants. Incredible consistency, wonderful food, and service The most authentic French food we’ve had in Houston. We definitely will return and recommend Etoile to everyone we know.
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LoveThoseGoldens
Dallas
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The perfect place for lunch with girlfriends. Noise level low so we could visit. Warm welcoming ambience and delicious food. Love this restaurant!
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Terry
Houston
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As fabulous as always! One of the best restaurants in Houston.
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Craig4245
New York Area
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and amazing food. Classic French cuisine. The perfect dinner. Looking forward to coming back.
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AJRod
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and great service! We really enjoy the dinner!
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LoveGoodFood
Houston
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
My husband enjoys French food. I made reservations here for his birthday. The ambience and food were good. I have multiple food allergies. Even though the menu isn’t labeled for food allergies, the waiter was able to guide me in terms of what is safe to eat. Service was on the slow side. Overall it was an enjoyable evening.
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TheMotherFlocker
Houston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a lunch time celebration and had the best meal - the burger pom frites were amazing and the Bolognese did not disappoint. The waitstaff is perfect.
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PhilippeF
Houston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
I was very deceived by the sole I got and the Haut Medoc we ordered. The other dishes were delicious...
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TammyH
Houston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food is always exceptional. Ambiance provides a quiet space to talk or have a business meeting. Trust the waitstaff if you need guidance on wine, they will never disappoint.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was exemplary. Informed the hostess we were on a date night and she gave us an intimate spot in the restaurant. Food presentation reflected high caliber - Chef influence. And most importantly the service was efficient and pleasurable. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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HifziA
Houston
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
As usual good food, good service. Certainly a good choice for French food.
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donnam
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is what a restaurant should be. You know that the food will be delicious and the service superb! Each and every visit.
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Excellent
Houston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently excellent across the board. Service is superb.
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GuadaupeS
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
I ate a delicious lobster salad with avocado The server was great and vey accesible in anything O needed.
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Kikki5
Houston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, lovely atmosphere , was quiet enough as we went for brunch on Sunday morning.
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JonathanL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Overall excellent dining, both in terms of French ambiance and the food quality. Sensational.
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ChrisC
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Usual superb food. We sat outside, very pleasant area for dining.
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Victor
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent food! Service was friendly and great. We celebrated our anniversary here. I will be coming back.
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CHB59
Houston
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We had the mussels and onion soup to start, followed by the coq au vin and filet for dinner. The starters were okay as was the coq au vin. The filet was very good. The service is very attentive. If you are inside, be warned that it is very loud, especially if you are seated in the 2-tops along the wall.
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JasonG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Restaurant Atmoshe: We had a 530pm reservation on Sunday. When we arrived, there was only 2 other couples there. In the reservation I stated it was my wife's birthday. When we were sat, they wanted to sit us in an akward corner table behind a curtain of some sort..very closterphobic. I asked to be moved because I didn't like my back to the door, and they moved us to a 2 top in the middle of the walkway sitting elbow to elbow with another 4 top when the restaurant was completely wide open. We arrived at 515 and departed at 705pm, and the restaurant was still mostly empty. That did not sit well with me at all. They should have sat us away from others. Food: Appetizer We ordered Lobster Bisque, French Onion Soup, and the Blue Cheese Crustini Salad. The Lobster Bisque was microwave heated, and was one of the worst I have ever tasted. The French onion soup was as bland as bland gets... I added salt and pepper and only then was good.... doesn't understand how chefs don't know how to properly season food! The Blue Cheese Crustini Salad with Pears.. was one of the Best Salads I have ever had... Spot On, could eaten 2 of them. Entree: Wife ordered the Sole Almadine and loved it. Was really Good. I Oredered the Filet... it was also really Good... ordered it Medium, came Medium Well.... I ate it anyway.... because it was still very good, even tho not at the correct ordered temperature....wasent going to waste a nice cut of meat for that reason. The Bread pudding was a super small portion, with caramel and chocolate sauces ever more scarce.... always feel like you don't getvwhatbyou pay for when you get it to go...because you can't ask for more if you feel it wasent enough for the dish.... lesson learned... Over experience was good.... just don't like the way we sat... I understand if it were a Friday or Saturday evening..... when seating would or could be scarce.... but early Sunday evening completely ridiculous and uncalled for.
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Gregermom
Houston
13 reviews
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Our server seemed very rushed. We did have to motion our server over at times to get something. The mussels were not worth ordering. The escargot and filet were excellent. The warm cake was vert good. We had told them it was our anniversary and thought it might be written on dessert plate but not so.
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SarahB
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I have dined at Etoile many times over the years. It is an exceptional bistro! The food and wine list is consistent and the staff is personable but never overbearing. We highly recommend the bistro for any occasion.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Etoile Cuisine Et Bar using the Order Online button. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 668-5808.

Etoile Cuisine Et Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 3495 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1101 Uptown Park Blvd, Suite 11, Houston, TX 77056

Additional information

Cross street
Post Oak Blvd.
Neighborhood
Galleria / Uptown
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, European
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet service available right in front of the fountain to the left of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Philippe Verpiand
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.etoilecuisine.com/
Phone number
(832) 668-5808
Catering
Coming soon...
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Philippe Verpiand's authentic French cuisine in Etoile's private dining room/wine cellar. Our wine room seats up to 20 guests comfortably and offers a unique dining experience for social events of any kind. Please contact our private party coordinator for more information. (22 guests MAX)
Private party contact
Nancy JnMarie: (832) 668-5808

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Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

COQ AU VIN

PROFITEROLES

FOIE GRAS POÊLÉ

Menu

Hors-d'oeuvre

BISQUE DE HOMARD$14.00

SOUPE À L'OIGNON$12.00

ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNE$12.00

FOIE GRAS AU TORCHON$21.00

FOIE GRAS POÊLÉ*$21.00

RAVIOLIS AUX CHAMPIGNONS

TARTARE DE BOEUF*

TARTARE DE SAUMON*

SALADE DE TOMATES$14.00

SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUD$14.00

SALADE DE HOMARD À L'AVOCAT

What 3,495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Etoile Cuisine Et Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Etoile Cuisine Et Bar restaurant rated?

Is Etoile Cuisine Et Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Additional information

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