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Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster Hotel

4.5
4.5
1511 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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A local favorite, Cultivated F+B is ideal for a power breakfast or social evening. Sophisticated and intimate, Cultivated allows for highly attentive personal service in a cozy setting. Feast on the sumptuous sophisticated contemporary American cuisine from our delicious Crab Cakes to our signature warm croissant bread pudding accented with brandied cherries, fig confit, and caramel sauce. Now serving USDA Prime Filets.

Located in the heart of Houston's theater and financial district; it is an easy walk to all live performances downtown.

Open for Breakfast and Dinner.
Open for Lunch Service - Monday through Friday only.
Brunch Saturdays and Sundays, 11 - 4 PM

Complete COVID-19 safety protocols are in place.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, International

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 228-9502

  • Website

    http://cultivatedfandb.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Joseph Vinson

  • Catering

    Please call The Lancaster's Catering/Special Events Department at 713-237-2765, Allan Levine.

  • Private party facilities

    The Private Gallery is located on the hotel's Mezzanine level with seating up to 12 people. Room can be used for private meetings and/or dining. Additional room rental and set up fees may be applicable.

  • Private party contact

    Allan Levine: (713) 237-2765

  • Location

    701 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Louisiana

  • Parking details

    Valet Parking Rate of $10 - Breakfast and Lunch. Valet Parking Rate of $18 - Evening, with dining in Cultivated F+B

  • Public transit

    Houston Metro Light Rail

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service and an active, fun gathering spot.before the next door Alley Theatre play starts

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  2. eatout

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Interesting menu, small venue, poor ambience, small crowded seating.

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  3. AndrewK

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful restaurant, great service and food was outstanding. The ambiance is perfect for dinner prior to a theatre district event.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded 2 days agoThank you for your wonderful feedback regarding your recent experience. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our atmosphere at Cultivated F+B, our well-crafted menu, and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  4. GaryJ

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the crabcakes and salmon both are excellent. I had a bacon wrap fig stuff for blue cheese for an appetizer and it was very good.   We had 5:15 reservation, service was quick, food came out quick, all very satisfying .

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded 3 days agoThank you for your wonderful feedback regarding your recent experience. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  5. Kenny

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed the complete experience. Dinner was outstanding, fish and crab cakes, soup and dessert was breath taking. Service was excellent and enjoyed our 25 year wedding celebration. Thank you.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded 4 days agoThank you for choosing Cultivated F+B for your special anniversary celebration and sharing your outstanding feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed an excellent experience, a delicious meal, and that our service was exceptional. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  6. HEIDIH

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had drinks. appetizers and dinner and everything was absolutely delicious! Service was great also!

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded 4 days agoThank you for choosing Cultivated F+B and sharing your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  7. Wings

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Excellent service. Great way to have dinner before the theatre.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded 4 days agoThank you for joining us before your theater performance. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal and that our service was excellent. Thank you for choosing Cultivated F+B, we hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  8. schneiderr

    Houston

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was not bad, but waitstaff was barely okay. It was clear this was a Hotel restaurant.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded 4 days agoThank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent guest experience, and we are happy to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu; we apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced while dining with us. Please contact us directly, so that we can visit about your experience in more detail. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  9. KaylaF

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I stayed at the Lancaster for our anniversary celebration and decided to try the restaurant on site. I'm so glad we did! I enjoyed everything I had immensely. The short ribs and mushroom risotto were bursting with flavor, the Cucumber Collins mixed drink was on point, and the bread pudding was to die for. My husband had the salmon and it was well presented and perfectly cooked. And of course the service was friendly and well done.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 30, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you and your husband enjoyed an excellent experience, our well-crafted menu, and that our hospitality was wonderful. Thank you for choosing Cultivated F+B to celebrate your special occasion. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Always a pleasure to visit CF+B. Restaurant manager was quick to assist waitstaff which kept the service pace on track. Salmon starter was outstanding; scallops entree well presented but missing the scallop sweetness. Possibly the seasoning? Dessert (churros) portion very generous and enough to share. After a warm-up, coffee provided a proper finish to a relaxed and well-intentioned meal. Still a high recommendation to locals and hotel guests.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave your wonderful feedback and for your loyalty. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our delicious well-crafted menu, and that our service was excellent. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon to Cultivated F+B!

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  11. PatG

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good as usual and the staff was polite and helpful.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 22, 2023Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  12. QueSera77008

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cultivated F+B. The crab cakes are divine, and our server was spectacular. I wish I knew her name.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 19, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed your experience, our delicious crab cakes, and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon to Cultivated F+B.

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  13. JamesM

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great setting in a historic hotel. Large windows giving off good light as one views Jones Hall & a new city park. Food was great; presented very well. Service was attentive without hovering. We enjoy the sophisticated setting & selections.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal, our atmosphere at Cultivated F+B, and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  14. Jojo

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Lancaster is a fantastic place to dine before attending the symphony, opera, etc. I thoroughly enjoy this dining experience. Lana

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you for the wonderful review. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed an excellent dining experience at Cultivated F+B! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Service was poor! We had to flag the the hostess down after 25 mins of waiting, to see if we had a server. We had not even received water. We were heading to a play after dinner. She then refers ours over. She had been serving the couple at table next us water, drinks, bread tray, taking their order. When she approached us she says do you know what you want to order? Then she never returned to our table. The host delivered our food. Our drinks were never refilled, we were never checked on. The food was actually outstanding, however I couldn’t recommend this place to anyone due to the extremely poor service. Do better!

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 12, 2023Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to see that you enjoyed our flavorful dishes, but recognize that your time with us could have been even more perfect. On behalf of my team, I am very sorry that our service was less than satisfactory. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience and service to all of our guests and I am sorry to see that we fell short. It is feedback like yours that will ensure that we continue to improve our guest service. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  16. CarolynL

    Houston

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    Our food was terrific and very reasonably priced. Unfortunately, those two qualities attract a young, male business crowd for lunch. The noise level was so high that we could not have a conversation.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 12, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed a delicious meal while dining with us. It is our desire to offer an excellent guest experience down to the last detail and for our guests to enjoy their dining experience to the fullest; your comments will help us in meeting this goal. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.

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  17. Michel

    Houston

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It is really a treat to go this restaurant. Conveniently located close to the Wortham Center. The staff is marvelous and makes you feel like "at home". Each time we experiment a new dish and are always pleasantly surprised. This time we tried the mussels and crab cake. Both of these dishes are wonderful. Thank you to make us feel so welcome at your restaurant

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you for your incredible feedback and for your loyalty. We are delighted to hear that you enjoy your dining experiences, our well-crafted menu, and that our staff is always so wonderful and welcoming. It is truly a pleasure to serve you at Cultivated F+B and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.

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  18. ChristmasGranny

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Great location after any performance in the theater district. Lovely surroundings and nice menu choices.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 9, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu, our downtown theater district location, and lovely atmosphere at Cultivated F+B! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  19. kimk

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Normally the service is impeccable however the last time we were there service was not as great. I think they were short staffed. Our waiter took our order then went to work behind the bar. Took forever to really get food after being ordered. Not exactly a five star evening

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 9, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave your wonderful feedback. Providing an excellent experience and highest level of service to all of our guests are our top priorities. It is feedback like yours that allows us to keep on track of what is happening in the restaurant, improve the guest experience, and stay on top of things. We appreciate your loyalty and are sorry for any inconveniences that you experienced during this visit and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  20. fivestar

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food with fantastic service. Completely full restaurant, but no delays in meal service.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 9, 2023Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing Cultivated F+B. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu and that our service was fantastic. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  21. SteveV

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time again. Came before a play at the Alley. No issues and the waiter handled everything in a quiet competent manner. Food was very good.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 9, 2023Thank you for joining us before your theater performance, we appreciate your loyalty. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  22. Michel

    Houston

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It is always a special treat for us to eat at the Cultivated F+B before going to the Opera. All the waiters and the manager are very pleasant. The food is excellent and very constant in quality. We truly enjoy the time at the restaurant because we know that everything will arrive on time and we are not stressed to be on time at the opera. The restaurant is very busy and still it is not too noisy to have a relaxing conversation. The restaurant has enough choices on the menu so we have enjoyed new tastes each time we went to the restaurant.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 5, 2023Thank you for continuing to join us before your Opera performance, we appreciate your loyalty. We are delighted to see that you enjoy our well-crafted menu, our relaxing atmosphere, and that our service is always so wonderful. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon to Cultivated F+B!

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  23. StaceyM

    Houston

    168 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    168 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing service, fantastic wine list, good location, wonderful food choices

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback regarding your recent experience at Cultivated F+B. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu, our downtown location, and that our service was amazing. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    We had a super slow server. He said he’d bring more water, and then he gave water to the next table with full glasses. He spilled the wine twice while pouring it. He never asked for our order or talked about the food- we had to ask for everything.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you for taking the time so share your feedback. It is our desire to offer an excellent dining experience and service to all of our guests and we apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced. We want all of our guests have a relaxing experience and be able to enjoy their time with us to the fullest. Please contact us directly, so that we can visit about your experience in more detail. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This was literally the worst dining experience I have had in Houston since moving here in 2013. There was plastic in our food, the service was next to appalling and borderline neglectful (they are clearly under-staffed and cutting corners), and the food was kept under a heat lamp so was baryons soggy and old by time it gets to your table. The management need to seriously sort out their priorities because as a patron who has been multiple times over the years, tonight’s experience will make us not return and tell others to avoid as a result. Waste of time.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 2, 2023We are saddened to see your disappointment in your recent experience. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience, fresh and flavorful dishes, and top-notch service to all of our guests and I am very sorry to see that we fell short. Please contact us directly, so that we can visit about your experience in more detail. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was excellent. Wonderful location in the Theater District was perfectv for pre or post show. Brunch menu was varied, the foood wonderful

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 1, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal, our downtown theater district location, and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  27. Regina

    Houston

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lovely space. Fine for conversation, until it gets busy, then loud...especially when the bar fills up. Good food. Starter bread was fresh and warm. Recommend the Mediterranean lamb meatballs, Lancaster Salad, chocolate pot de creme...all tasty. Best time to go is late lunch if you want to talk.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on May 1, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We thrilled to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  28. Tarsam

    Greensboro

    33 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Kind of sad about our lunch experience as we were really looking forward to it. The location is nice and it was not crowded which was great but the service was pretty limited. We wanted to sit outside and were discouraged to do so. Our first waitress never came by until we asked, no introductions and never even asked if we wanted anything. Thankfully someone else changed shift and was better but again no introductions. We ordered the Mediterranean platter for appetizer and they ran out of pita bread! For lunch we ordered chicken Caesar salad and they forgot the chicken which again we had to point out. No manager or anyone came by. Fries and chips were served cold. Overall sad poor expensive experience at an otherwise nice looking place.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 28, 2023Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are saddened to see your disappointment with your recent experience. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent dining experience and service to all of our guests, as well as delicious dishes; we apologize for any inconveniences that you experience while dining with us. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again soon.

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  29. RodM

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, cocktails and service were excellent as always. Allow extra time to just enjoy the experience.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 26, 2023Thank you for the wonderful feedback on your recent experience. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our atmosphere, our well-crafted menu, and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  30. MargaretfromHouston

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Lovely dinner and you got us finished in time for the opera. You were very rushed and our waiter had some delivery problems

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 28, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal before your opera performance. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  31. SeanQ

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. I did however find it very loud due to the small space and very vocal lunch crowd. It was hard to have conversations. Overall though I thought it was very good.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 26, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  32. DougS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Disappointing service, ancient waiter who was hard of hearing. Between him and the barman they could not figure out a mezcal negroni. Bread came after the starters were finished, so did the second failed attempt at a pre-dinner cocktail. Main course came before our cutlery. Had to ask twice for water. Food was good. Restaurant felt cramped - too many closely packed tables.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 25, 2023Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal during your dining experience. It is our desire to offer an excellent dining experience and service to all of our guests and we apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced. We want all of our guests to enjoy our relaxing atmosphere, our well-crafted menu, and be able to enjoy their time with us to the fullest. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  33. VickiD

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner after the opera. The food is always good, friendly waitstaff and the restaurant is pretty.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 25, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback on your recent visit. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal, our atmosphere, and that our staff was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  34. SusanG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As usual, the food and service were outstanding. Love eating here!!

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 25, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for your loyalty. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu and that our service was outstanding. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  35. DavidJ

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    The food was excellent. The service was a bit slow but not terrible. I liked the old interior design better. The current design is a bit too modern for me. The noise level was a bit high, but that was probably due to the very loud table of businessmen next to us who were discussing their deals.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 27, 2023Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu. It is our desire to offer an excellent experience and service to all of our guests and your comments will help us in meeting this goal. We value your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Whomever called me to confirm my appointment said that we “can where whatever we’d like,” and that “there is no dress code.” I looked online, at more than two websites to check the dress code and general vibe of the restaurant, and I never expected it to be the hoity-toity, exclusive restaurant with a huge ego that it turned out to be. When we walked up, we were definitely dressed down compared to everyone else. We felt very out of place. We walked up and the atmosphere wasn’t very welcoming. From the doormen to the greeter and the waiter, it felt very uptight, snooty, and completely a different experience than what was expected. Literally not a single smile was cracked by either the greeter or our waiter. My wife ordered a Caesar salad, and it was met by a very long, awkward, and, retrospectively, pretty hilarious silence by the waiter. We weren’t sure what else was supposed to be said, but the waiter finally realized that was all she wanted. I looked up at him and then he got the energy to ask whatever details necessary to make a “Cultivated” Caesar Salad. The salad was slightly wilted and had, of all things, anchovies on it. They were removed, but their taste lingered. My scallops were very good, however, and they were perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes and other items on my plate complemented each other very well. Nonetheless, the waiter “helped” us feel a little more out of place on the way out. I tipped my minimum 20% as we left. I’m not sure if he expected less or what the deal was, but there was absolutely no “thank you,” “have a good day,” etc. as we departed. We were both very eager to stop cramping Cultivated’s style and get outta there. This is a highly rated restaurant and hotel, but it is okay to smile! To act as if you’re happy to be doing your job. That this is the #1 hotel in Houston, and therefore, the restaurant and its staff are here to knock your socks off with their stellar service, attitude, and food (minus the salad).

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 25, 2023Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to see that you enjoyed a delicious meal during your time with us, but recognize that your time with us could have been even more perfect. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent guest experience and service to all of our guests’, and apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced. Please contact us directly, so that we can visit about your experience in more detail. We value your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  37. JamesM

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Only one table occupied. They only wanted to seat us at worst table. Unwilling to seat elsewhere. Very rude and unwelcoming. We left.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 25, 2023Thank you for your feedback. We are very saddened to see your disappointment in your recent experience with us. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience to all of our guests. We sincerely apologize for any confusion regarding table availability. Reservations are recommended and are first to be seated and we apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced. Please contact us directly, so we can visit about your experience in more details. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  38. MAGL

    Dallas

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow! What a treat! Service & food were excellent!

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 20, 2023Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Cultivated F+B. We are delighted to see that you enjoyed our well-crafted menu and that our service was excellent. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The only food issue was the mussels were slightly overcooked. The service was an issue. Not enough staff.

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent dining experience and service to all of our guests and we apologize for any inconveniences that you experienced while dining with us. Please contact us directly, so that we can visit about your experience in more detail. We value your feedback, and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  40. Mjg20606

    Houston

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good for pre or post Houston Symphony. Initially slow service, but it picked up so we were on time for the Sumphonu

    Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster HotelResponded on April 18, 2023Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to see that you enjoyed a delicious pre-symphony meal at Cultivated F+B! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • 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

Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster Hotel is rated 4.5 stars by 1511 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
8:30 PM
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Google Map for Cultivated F+B – The Lancaster Hotel

701 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Louisiana

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet Parking Rate of $10 - Breakfast and Lunch. Valet Parking Rate of $18 - Evening, with dining in Cultivated F+B

  • Public transit

    Houston Metro Light Rail

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Joseph Vinson

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://cultivatedfandb.com/

  • Phone number

    (713) 228-9502

  • Catering

    Please call The Lancaster's Catering/Special Events Department at 713-237-2765, Allan Levine.

  • Private party facilities

    The Private Gallery is located on the hotel's Mezzanine level with seating up to 12 people. Room can be used for private meetings and/or dining. Additional room rental and set up fees may be applicable.

  • Private party contact

    Allan Levine: (713) 237-2765

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