Best Restaurants for Afternoon Tea in Downtown

Ashley and Kelsey were excellent servers. The bartender made a perfect bloody Mary, and we loved the spinach salad with pomegranate and grapefruit along with the Montecristo sandwich. This was a holiday lunch with a 93 years young neighbor, and it was delightful!

Maine and Canadian oysters were exceptional, good value for caviar dollops to decorate your oysters at $6 each, but ultimately not for me (you’re welcome, wallet). The chowder was delicate and subtle, which are not words I often use to describe chowder, texture of the lardons was too tough for me but i adored the pickled celery and other vegetal bits that really brightened up and balanced out the dish. The main courses were what really shined- the delectable sea bass in a curry sauce was so deftly constructed- genuinely a combination of flavors I’ve never experienced before and can’t wait to get again. The gnudi was also excellent- delicate aerated pillowy ricotta dumplings in a savory marinara sauce, satisfying without being too heavy. Dessert was lovely with the bergamot trifle - though some of the layers felt underrepresented in the overall dish construction. Cocktails and wine were excellent, service impeccable. A genuinely special meal. Thanks, Marigold Club for making our anniversary so wonderful!

Our server was extremely kind and knowledgeable. Our server was very respectful of our lunch as it had been a long time since I saw my friend. Our server answered all our questions and provided a fantastic recommendation for my gluten free dinner. It is extremely rare to find a restaurant with a dedicated gluten free fryer and they have one here! I will be back as many times as I can to work my way through the menu. I can’t believe how comfortable the space was; not to mention it is across from the Menil Collection. Truly a peaceful setting for some truly delicious gluten free food right in Houston - something that is hard to do in Houston.

I had two native Indians as guests, and they assured me that the food we were served was the "real deal". I personally couldn't vouch for its authenticity but the taste and presentation were impressive for any palate. It's very likely just the result of my eating out being less frequent than when I was younger, but the prices seemed out of line high in my estimation. The perceived value deficit will influence my selection among your worthy competitors.

We have enjoyed the ambience. We had an outstanding pasta off the menu, which reminded me of the time spent in italy in portofino. Chef introduced himself and made a special dish for us . Loved the food. We will be back