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Bistro 555, Houston, TX

Bistro 555

4.8 (856)
$30 and under
French
13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-5900

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Bistro 555 is under new ownership by a group of long-time friends including the owners of former Le Mistral and Cafe Rabelais, established French institutions in Houston. With a joint-experience of over 5 decades, Bistro 555 will transport you to the different regions of France with traditional bistro fares. Our specialties include Escargot in sizzling garlic butter, onion soup topped with melted gruyere cheese, Moules-Frites, Cassoulet, and profiteroles. We also serve wood-oven fired pizzas. Bon appetit!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Denis
  • Neighborhood
    Westside
  • Cross street
    Between Wilcrest and Kirkwood
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 856 people are saying

Bistro 555 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro 555 in Houston is a delightful French dining experience with "excellent French dishes" and a "superb wine selection." The cozy ambiance makes it ideal for intimate dinners. Guests rave about the "knowledgeable and attentive staff" and the "authentic French flavor" of dishes like escargot and duck confit, making it a "hidden treasure."
856 Reviews
  1. Annalee VIP

    Houston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a nice evening, even though we had to sit outside. Luckily there was a breeze. The mussels are always great and a good selection of wine. I can never pass up the pistachio ice cream, and it never disappoints.

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  2. John VIP

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was outstanding. The food was great and the service from Blanca was stellar. Bistro 555 is one of our favorite restaurants because it has been so consistent in delivering a top notch dining experience due to their serving delicious food and providing great service.

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  3. Diane VIP

    Houston32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bistro 555 is a gem in the Memorial area. Casual and perfect French food. You can get mussels and cassoulet, but if you fear the traditional French food, the restaurant has a variety of food such as fish, pizza, chicken and steak. (the steaks are great) All with a French flair but nothing Americans can't handle. The wine is exceptional. The wine recommendation was perfect. Bistro 555 has the best escargot in Houston. I would eat here again just for that dish. The Crème Brûlée and the tarte tatin are perfectly executed desserts. A great spot for friends, dates and families. The best staff works here. They are knowledgeable and attentive. The manager Blanca is a real star.

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  4. Paul VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy restaurant inside. Food quality not in line with the price

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  5. Stacy VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to celebrate ! Menu is full of delicious options, hard to decide what I want as I like so many things there. Excellent service and attention to detail. Highly recommend bistro 555 to anyone looking for a fine dining experience that won’t disappoint !

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  6. Heather

    Houston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    As always, the food was good. This is not an inexpensive place to eat but the wine list is great and the food does not disappoint. The restaurant is loud and the bathrooms are not up to par for the price. Tables are very close together so if you are looking for comfortable space and quiet conversation this is not the place, but if good food and wine is what you are after it's a great choice. Been here lots and will likely go back.

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  7. Steve VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best neighborhood restaurant near us. Always consistent with great food and service. Friendly, thoughtful staff. It’s one of our favorite places. Only drawback is parking can be limited on Friday and Saturday due to popularity.

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  8. Jack

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time for my wife but second time for me. It will be a regular occurrence for us now. Quaint but it doesn’t seem crowed even though it was full. The food was outstanding reminding me of “The Brownstone”, without the high prices. Really great value. What a gem.

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  9. Shannon VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Food and Atmosphere! Staff is always so kind and attentive!

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  10. Thomas

    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Order anything. It is all good. The tomato and watermelon salad is a bit unique and excellent.

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FAQs

Bistro 555 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 827-8008.

Bistro 555 is rated 4.8 stars by 856 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
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13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-5900

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Wilcrest and Kirkwood
  • Neighborhood
    Westside
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Denis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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