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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Downtown

4.8
4.8
2327 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 39 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 658-1995

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Michael Velardi

  • Catering

    Call Pappas Catering at 713-952-9782

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    San Jacinto St. & Caroline St.

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Entertainment

    Piano player in the Bar from 7 PM to close

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,327 people are saying

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Houston

    Steakhouse

  • Houston

    Steakhouse

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sasha was an amazing server. The food was the best. Looking for to another night
  2. LT421

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and the service was fantastic! Best steakhouse in Houston!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Loved sitting in one of the table is the library. Food was very good. I order medium ( don’t like bloody) prime rib eye. Flavorful but a bit tough. Green beans PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned. Dessert was very flavorful. Round chocolate and pecan turtle dessert was EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!!!!
  4. JeffS

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Everything was lovely, the food and service. My only issue was the waiter keep trying to give us a more expensive version of what we were ordering than what we had requested, i.e. wine/steaks.
  5. ErickB

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The manager Phillip was courteous and attentive. The seating location was perfect to my wife and I preference. The date night ambiance was delightful. The food was delicious and served hot! My only regret is I should have gotten the chocolate cake for dessert but all the more reason to return.
  6. JacquelineH

    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The service and ambiance were excellent but food was disappointing.
  7. Beave

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Dinner before a show. All the food was served promptly.
  8. Kat5

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Highly recommend this restaurant. They even decorated our table for our anniversary. Very thoughtful.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and an intimate yet lively atmosphere. Service was excellent as well! Made our 17th anniversary very special!
  10. AlpheusM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The lack of entrée choices was a hindrance for my party. One person could not have beef or shellfish. The only choice available was salmon. Not a good choice last night.
  11. Diner

    Chicago

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Team service concept and lead server was training a new server… overall had 5 servers working our table. Lead server was rather unattentive to our table and when at our table, she was giving orders to other team members at adjacent tables. Also dropped an empty soup bowl and silverware on my guest. Too long of a wait for second cocktail. Crab cake appetizer was very good. Filet mignon and onion rings were good, but not great… which it should be at this price point. Creme brûlée was just OK… obviously pre-made. Overall, very disappointed. The lead server has a not good table presence… and shouldn’t be a trainer. No management to be seen on the floor.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great experience. My husband and I went for a nice quiet dinner. The service was great and the food was fantastic.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I’ll never dine here again, terrible experience. Service was horrible, took nearly an hour for appetizers, incorrect drinks brought out vs order, food was mediocre & when we asked why the wait as other tables seated after us & had their food. He couldn’t have been more rude or unprofessional, ruined our experience.
  14. MarcoL

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarah was superbly gracious and a wonderful hostess to oyen needs and wants. She made this event an experience to remember for a life time in my memory. 100 times I would comeback if I got every time the level of service Sarah gave last night!
  15. JamesB

    Houston

    34 reviews

    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Menu lacking options. No Chicken anywhere? But it is a steakhouse. Steaks were a little under, no biggie. Server forgot boxed leftovers. Very, very loud. But overall, great dinner. Love anything Pappas!
  16. JohnC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food and ease of parking.
  17. Steve

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Meal! Highly recommend starting with the Crab Cakes. I brought an out of town business associate and they commented "it was the best they ever had". Bacon wrapped scallops and NY Strip were prepared perfectly. Great wine list as well.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The wife and I had heard about pappas bros steakhouse. I made reservations and arrived open-minded. The waitress was very warm and accommodating. The food started being served and it was so tasty and well prepared. We will definitely being eating at this establishment again in the near future.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We really enjoyed the surf and turf with filet and lobster. Skillet potatoes are excellent as well. Service was great however I was quite disappointed when we first arrived (on time) we were set in a back room that has the vibe of something along the lines of saltgrass steakhouse. Not representative of the impression you get in the main dining or wine room. We asked to be reseated right away and were sat at a two top on the side of the dining room…where we stared at open tables in the main dining section. (Multiple) It was not intimate or quaint, felt like we were dining in the hallway next to the meat display case. Not exactly the experience I felt we were paying for with the cost of drinks/food, etc. I definitely would return but probably book and confirm seating directly with the restaurant.
  20. BrookeG

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 1 year anniversary and pappas did not disappoint as usual! The manager greeted us and congratulated us upon arrival. The food and service was absolutely incredible. It’s the best steakhouse in Houston and worth every penny.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    food was great! our service was not so well. our server was very serious, not checked up on us.
  22. PAntee

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great and the service was even better!
  23. ChrisR

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place as always
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was incredible and food matched! Would go back again
  25. ScottH

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steaks and sides (creamed spinach) that only be described as perfect. Cannot imagine a better-prepared meal. Service was generous and professional. Worth the price for a special occasion. I’m only sad thinking of what every meal after this will be like!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience with excellent service and delicious food.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food & amazing service!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Love coming to this restaurant for Valentine’s.
  30. JulieS

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pappas Bros, steakhouse never disapoints! Excellent service, great food, super ambiance
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Patricia and staff gave us a show! Every dish (and dessert) had an introduction. As first time visitors, it was great to hear the back story of the restaurant and the meats. Try everything! Especially the mushrooms…
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Steaks had little flavor and they couldn’t find me what I needed
  33. Charlie

    Houston

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Ambiance and vibe were fun. Food and drinks were good. The mashed potatoes had chives throughout and if someone doesn’t like onions be sure and let the waiter know. Very nice restaurant. Big bar area !
  34. CDando

    Houston

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious as always! Service was great and always consistent.
  35. BlakeJ

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Food was excellent as always, but we weren’t seated until an hour past our reservation time. We were not offered any form of an apology for the wait time.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the piano bar, the food and our waitress - all were outstanding!
  37. RoyceB

    Houston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience4
    This was our first visit to this location and we were really disappointed in the service. Our waiter was very nice but not attentive. We waited quite a while before we had to flag someone down to at least get us a cocktail menu. Our food was delicious but we have always had excellent service at the Galleria location and was just expecting it to be better than it was. I had to ask someone else to refill my wine and he never even checked to see if we needed a refill on our coffee…..
  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely wonderful experience! We were celebrating our 22nd wedding anniversary. The staff, food, ambience, everything was perfect. Could not have asked for a better dinner. We ordered dessert to go and they brought us chocolate covered strawberries for our anniversary, which was very much appreciated and made the dinner even more special. It is not very often that a restaurant makes you feel special and attentive to your every need. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
  39. Marjy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jerry!!!! He was so kind! The whole staff was amazing. The food was a pleasure to look at it and to eat. It was pricey but 10000% worth it. 11/10 I recommend the place!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful staff and wonderful food. One of my favorite restaurants in Houston.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Downtown is rated 4.8 stars by 2327 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Downtown

1200 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    San Jacinto St. & Caroline St.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Michael Velardi

  • Entertainment

    Piano player in the Bar from 7 PM to close

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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