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CIEL, Houston, TX

CIEL

3.9
3.9
597 Reviews
$50 and over
French / Japanese
4411 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians.

Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation.

NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for all event and large party inquires at events@cielhtx.com
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator : (713) 832-2435
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Cross street
    San Felipe and Westcreek
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Five Course Culinary Journey

    $75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Explore Chef’s Tasting Menu! • 1st Course: Oysters & Pearls – Yuzu Caviar, Rock Melon, Cantaloupe • 2nd Course: Spicy Yellowtail Maki – Hamachi, Avocado, Cucumber, Wasabi Tobiko, Serrano, CIEL Ponzu • 3rd Course: Lobster Raviolo – Butter Poached Lobster, Saffron,Cream Sauce, Lime • 4th Course: Petite Filet – White Asparagus • 5th Course: Snick – Peanut Whipped Ganache, Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Salted Caramel Ice Cream. Wine pairing at supplement, $35 per person. Served Wed. & Thurs. nights.
    Chef's Five Course Culinary Journey Photo
  • Sushi Flight

    $50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    This goes out to our sushi lovers. Enjoy our curated sushi flight featuring maki, nigiri & sashimi. • Surf & Turf Maki - Tempura Asparagus, Australian Wagyu, Smoked Salmon • 4 pc Yellowtail Sashimi • 2 pc / ea of Hotate & Ora King Nigiri. Wine pairing at supplement, $25.00 per person.
    Sushi Flight Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch, Sunday May 11th.

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us at Ciel for a Mother’s Day brunch on Sunday, May 11th, from noon to 5pm, $55 per person. Our three-course menu honors the special women in your life, served in an elegant, warm atmosphere perfect for creating lasting memories. 1st Course – Choice of Citrus Salad Baby Lettuce, Texas Peaches, Candied Walnuts, Cucumbers, Mandarin Vinaigrette Shrimp Cocktail Poached Gulf Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce 2nd Course – Choice of Crab Cake Benedict Jumbo Lump Crab, Panko, Yuzu Hollandaise French Toast Caramelized Brioche, Macerated Berries, Chantilly Cream Steak and Eggs Josper Grilled Hanger Steak, Pomme Frites, Chimichurri, Sunny Side Up Eggs 3rd Course – Choice of Fruit Plate Assorted Berries and Melons, Chantilly Cream Chocolate Tart Milk Chocolate Mousse, Dark Chocolate Pearls

Private dining

What 597 people are saying

CIEL 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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIEL offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great vibes" and a captivating show, making it ideal for celebrations and fun nights out. Guests praise the "amazing service" and "delicious food," though the menu is limited. While the experience and ambiance shine, some reviews note service inconsistencies and pricing concerns.

597 Reviews
  1. Gabriela

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to CIEL for dinner and had such a wonderful time. The service was top tier, the food was great and the atmosphere was so lively and fun! Highly recommend for a fun night out.

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  2. Kim VIP

    Houston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We booked a table of 6 with a noted requested a specific table. When we came in, they did not reserve for us but mentioned if we wanted that table, we would have to spend at least $1000 for 6 people which it did not happen the first time we were there. At the same time, there were other 5 people were sitting at the table we requested and they did not order lots of food either.

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  3. Jenea

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Te food is good but not better than the price. Like it’s good but I have had meals just as good for less but the experience of a show with dinner was unique though being too loud. We sat away from the stage in VIP so we could still talk and hear each other but couldn’t see as much of the show. Overall it was good but the menu is limited so I wouldn’t have a reason to go back for the food. Still though, great service and worth the visit for the experience!

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  4. Paradise

    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I brought my mom here for her birthday, and the only reason I chose Ciel was for her to enjoy a special performance. Sadly, that didn’t happen. The performers came out only twice, and each appearance lasted less than a minute. If the performers are already at the venue, why not have them actually perform? To make it worse, we paid $50 for a girl to take our photos, and she completely disappeared. We asked our server about it three times, and each time he shrugged and said he couldn’t find her. Instead of getting a manager or offering help, he pointed toward the entrance and said, “The manager’s outside in a suit; go find him.” I couldn’t believe I had to hunt down a manager after paying for a service that was never delivered. When I finally found him outside smoking with his buddies, his response was, “I’m sorry, baby, what can I say?” No accountability, no solution, and definitely no professionalism. The food was a huge disappointment—tasted like microwave meals, and they were out of two items we wanted to order. As for the service, we were given water cups promptly, but when we asked for straws, the server brought them over with bare hands; no wrapper, napkin, nothing. Later, we saw him walk out of the restroom without even washing his hands. The only decent part of the experience was that they honored my request for a center table, but that’s about it. Overall, this was a terrible experience, and I will never be coming back. Why is it that once a restaurant or club in Houston becomes popular, the quality always seems to crash?

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  5. Alfred VIP

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Vibes All Day everyday. It’s always a vibe and great food

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  6. Vitalis

    Houston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing night for my wife’s birthday. I’ll definitely be back

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  7. Mayra

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere really elegant place. That shows way too good celebrating my birthday and had a great time.

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  8. Mayra

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Ciel and absolutely loved everything about it! Service & food was great. Drinks were delicious, environment was so fun! Will definitely be coming back!!

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  9. Kentarius

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at ciel was amazing will most definitely be experiencing again

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  10. Kerwyn VIP

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to this restaurant. Took my nephews and we had a great time. Food was excellent and was pleasantly surprised by the cabaret type entertainment… not a big fan of DJs in a restaurant but they pulled it off well, started to get a bit loud after 10 but the music was good and the energy level from staff and performers created a great vibe. Food a bit pricey but worth it - overall a great first experience and probably would return.

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FAQs

CIEL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 832-2435.

CIEL is rated 3.9 stars by 597 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for CIEL

4411 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

Additional information

  • Cross street
    San Felipe and Westcreek
  • Neighborhood
    River Oaks
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 6:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for all event and large party inquires at events@cielhtx.com
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator : (713) 832-2435
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