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Doves Restaurant

Name: Doves Restaurant
Address: 3101 Main St, Houston, TX, United States, 77002-9311
Telephone: (713) 389-5206
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (219)

$50 and over

American

3101 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9311

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Doves Restaurant, nestled in the vibrant Midtown district of Houston, offers the ultimate boutique dining experience, blending high-end glamour, surrealist décor, and opulent Southern cuisine with an Asian twist, crafted by the award-winning Chef Javani King. Open from midday until late night, Doves Restaurant invites guests to enjoy remarkable food, drink, and entertainment. Our exquisite interiors, crafted by Nicki Dooms of NHI Design, provide a captivating and luxurious ambiance for our guests.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(713) 389-5206
Website
https://doveshouston.com/
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
3101 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9311
Neighborhood
Westside
Parking details
None

What 219 people are saying

Doves Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Doves Restaurant is an enchanting venue where "urban elegance meets soulful vibes." With "amazing" food and "exceptional" service, it's perfect for celebrations and memorable nights out. The ambiance is "grown and sexy," enhanced by R&B tunes and expertly crafted cocktails. While some find the music loud, the overall experience remains "uplifting" and "inspiring."

219 Reviews

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Michelle VIP
Houston1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My friend and I tried Doves for the first time for brunch. Average experience, if even. There wasn’t a hostess at the front to greet any guests walking in. My friend and I both got a Bellini to drink, which honestly took awhile to come considering we and another group were the only people in the restaurant. I ended up ordering the oxtail hash for my food, and my friend got the steak & eggs and the cinnamon sweet potato waffle. All of the food was mid. My oxtail hash was okay, but not great. My friend felt that the grits she chose as a side was the best thing about her entree. Both of our eggs were overcooked despite specifying that we wanted over easy and over medium eggs. Her steak was overcooked even though she ordered medium rare. I was surprised on the whole experience because the restaurant was NOT busy. Overall, I think Doves is overrated.
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Helena
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Doves Restaurant is a hidden gem where urban elegance meets soulful vibes. The R&B music sets the perfect mood—you’ll find yourself dancing before the night ends. The cocktails are truly to dine for, each one crafted to perfection. Whether it’s a date night, girls’ night out, or even the place where you meet someone special—Doves is where memories are made. A vibe, a mood, a whole experience.
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Rachel VIP
Houston1 review
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and hospitality were great. I thoroughly enjoyed the fish and grits. The white sangria was perfect. The only thing I would say is that the entertainment was a little too loud. It felt as if we were interrupting his concert. The management graciously turned down the volume so my friend and I didn’t have to scream at one another to converse. I would definitely go back!
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Brittney
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were excellent! Will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana1 review
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The venue is beautifully decorated and has a lot of potential, but the limited space significantly impacts the overall experience. The tables are placed too close together, making it difficult to move around without bumping into others while you are eating. This lack of space led to frequent interruptions as people brushed past our table. While I appreciated the strict dress code—it added a touch of elegance—I believe a code of conduct should also be enforced. Several guests were standing up and dancing provocatively during dinner, which made it hard to enjoy the meal in peace. This is a restaurant not a club. Overall, the ambiance and concept are promising, but these issues detracted from the experience.
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Kirsten
San Antonio1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience and the food was amazing. Made my birthday awesome good one!!!
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Trinidad VIP
Houston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting. Went during happy hour and ended up ordering everything twice—it was that good. The Dove cocktail was hella good—definitely recommend. Our server Kennedy was excellent and super attentive. You wouldn’t even guess she was new. Great experience all around!
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Erastus VIP
Houston41 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and the food was amazing. The entertainment was phenomenal.
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Kiara
Houston2 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Mother’s Day Brunch was ruined. They were having system issues and could not find our 1100 reservations. The hostess was rude to both my mother and myself when we inquired about the reservations. I literally asked her was she ok. The fish was briny and the grits were runny. The steak arrived cold. The eggs had no flavor. The music was extremely loud. We couldn’t even have a conversation. Then during our meal they crammed a table in the small corner by our table(raised chairs over our heads multiple times, blocking us in) unapologetically! The party of the crammed table screaming so loud trying to communicate over the loud music. Chicken and waffles were good as well the fried shrimp. The oxtail hash was good I wish it had more oxtail meat on it. I requested my eggs be on the side but they still arrived on top of the hash. The Cons outweighed the Pros and the experience was so awful I know I won’t be returning.
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Joscelyn
Houston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, music was a little loud. Parking is a challenge but a great vibe.
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Doves Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 219 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 6, 2025

7:00 PM

3101 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9311

Additional information

Neighborhood
Westside
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://doveshouston.com/
Phone number
(713) 389-5206

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