Maison Pucha Bistro

Name: Maison Pucha Bistro
Address: 1001 Studewood St, Houston, TX, United States, 77008
Telephone: (713) 637-4976
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1541 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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Maison Pucha Bistro is the culmination of Chef Manuel's 25 year culinary journey. Securing a location in Houston's historic Heights neighborhood, Manuel, Cristian and Victor have reunited in the true sense of fraternité, to open their very own restaurant to showcase their talents and vision of true hospitality. We hope you will join us and be a part of something, truly special...

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

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Takeout

(713) 637-4976

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
French, French American, Ecuadorian
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 637-4976
Website
http://www.maisonpucha.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Manuel Pucha

Location
1001 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Cross street
10th Street
Parking details
Parking available behind the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Gazpacho$12.00
chilled Spanish tomato soup, cucumber bell pepper, red onion, garlic, cilantro, espelette
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad$15.00
roasted golden beet, red beet puree, black pepper-herb crusted fresh goat cheese, candied baby beet, pistachio, baby arugula, shallot vinaigrette
Maison's Wedge Salad$14.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon, candied pecan, chives, cherry tomatoes, house-made blue cheese dressing
Avocado Cucumber Salad$15.00
hass avocado, English cucumber "spaghetti", pomegranate seed, candied baby beet, red onion, chives, red wine vinaigrette

Apéririfs Chauds

Beef Empanadas$14.00
3ea empanadas, red onion, radish, cilantro, jalapeño, aji rocoto sauce
Foie Gras$26.00
Hudson Valley foie gras, seasonal fruit chutney, sauternes geleé, port balsamic glaze, house made brioche
Onion Soup$13.00
classic French onion soup, baguette, gruyere cheese, chive, espelette

Ceviches

Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
4 jumbo shrimp, fresh lemon, orange & lime juice, cilantro, espelette, jalapeño, red onion, plantain chip
Fish Ceviche*$22.00
Mediterranean branzino, leche de tigre, lime, cilantro, red onion, choclo, serrano pepper, waffle potato chip
Octopus Ceviche$21.00
Spanish octopus, red onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño, lime, blue corn chip
Maisons Ceviche Trio*$52.00
Ecuadorin style shrimp, Peruvian style fish & Mexican style octopus ceviche

Shareable

Steak Tartare$23.00
C.A.B. hanger steak, caper, shallot, parsley, cornichon, egg yolk, dijon, tabasco, Worcestershire, espelette
Cheese & Charcuterie$29.00
bleu d'auvergne, petit basque & herb crusted goat cheese, Spanish dry chorizo, jambon de bayonne, wagyu bresaola, seasonal fruit, candied pecan, gougére, baguette, raising walnut bread, "Hive Bee Farm" honey
Baked Brie$24.00
8 oz brie, chives, espelette, basket of gougères, baguette & lavash

La Mer

Trout Almondine$34.00
whole Idaho trout seared a la plancha, seasonal vegetable medley, garlic, parsley, caper, almond lemon butter sauce, balsamic glaze
Catch of the Day
Chef's daily selection, asparagus, baby vegetables, beurre blanc
- MKT
Scottish Salmon$33.00
hickory smoked, asparagus risotto, seasonal baby vegetables, tomato pesto, lobster foam

L'Air

Coq Au Vin$30.00
red wine cooked chicken, potato purée, lardons, pearl onions, baby carrot, mushrooms, parsley, red wine chicken jus
Duck a l'Orance$32.00
applewood smoked Long Island Pekin duck breast, baby carrot, parsnip mousseline, baby turnip, potato purée, orange port demi-glace
Chicken Paillard$27.00
crispy skin on butterflied chicken breast, seasonal baby lettuce, shoestring potato, charred tomato garlic vinaigrette

La Terre

Steak Frites$38.00
8oz C.A.B. hanger steak seared a la plancha, chive, maison fries, béarnaise sauce
Filet Mignon$49.00
8oz C.A.B. beef tenderloin, seasonal baby vegetables, asparagus, potato puree, whiskey green peppercorn sauce

Sides

Asparagus$10.00
Potato Puree$8.00
Maison Fries$7.00
Brussel Sprouts$7.00
Asparagus Risotto$10.00

Lunch

Lunch served Tues-Fri 11:00am-3:00pm

Amuse-Bouche

Gougères
gruyere cheese puffs
- ea$1.00
- per 1/2 dozen$5.00
1/2 Dozen Gulf Coast Oysters*$18.00
1/2 Dozen East Coast Oysters*$21.00

Apéritifs Froids

Gazpacho$10.00
chilled Spanish tomato soup, cucumber bell pepper, red onion, garlic, cilantro, espelette
Avocado Cucumber Salad$13.00
hass avodaco, English cucumber "spaghetti", pomegranate seed, candied baby beet, red onion, chives, red wine vinaigrette
Maison's Wedge Salad$13.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon, candied pecan, chives, cherry tomatoes, house-made blue cheese dressing
Beet & Coat Cheese Salad$13.00
roasted golden beet, red beet puree, black pepper-herb crusted fresh goat cheese, candied baby beet, pistachio, baby arugula, shallot vinaigrette

Apéritifs Chauds

Beef Empanadas$13.00
3ea empanadas, red onion, radish, cilantro, jalapeño, aji rocoto sauce
Onion Soup$12.00
classic French onion soup, baguette, gruyere cheese, chive, espelette

Ceviches

Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
4 jumbo shrimp, fresh lemon, orange & lime juice, cilantro, espelette, jalapeño, red onion, plantain chip
Fish Ceviche*$22.00
Mediterranean branzino, leche de tigre, lime, cilantro, red onion, choclo, serrano pepper, waffle potato chip
Octopus Ceviche$21.00
Spanish octopus, red onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño, lime, blue corn chip
Maisons Ceviche Trio*
Ecuadorian style shrimp, Peruvian style fish & Mexican style octopus ceviche, plantain, potato & blue corn chips
- Serves 2-3$49.00

Sharable

Baked Brie$22.00
8 oz brie, chives, espelette, basket of gougéres, baguette & lavash
1/2 Dozen Baked Gulf Coast Oysters$21.00
espelette compound butter, chives, hickory smoked, grilled lemon
1/2 Dozen Baked East Coast Oysters$24.00
espelette compound butter, chives, hickory smoked, grilled lemon
Cheese & Charcuterie
bleu d'auvergne, petit basque & herb crusted goat cheese, Spanish dry chorizo, jambon de bayonne, wagyu bresaola, seasonal fruit, candied pecan, gougére, baguette, raising walnut bread, "Hive Bee Farm" honey
- Serves 2-4$28.00

La Mer

Trout Almondine$32.00
whole Idaho trout seared a la plancha, seasonal vegetable medley, garlic, parsley, caper, almond lemon butter sauce, balsamic glaze
Corvina$30.00
Ecuadorian style fried corvina, radish, cilantro, onion, patacones, curtido, aji rocoto salsa
Moules Frites$25.00
white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme, house-made French fries
Scottish Salmon$30.00
hickory smoked, asparagus risotto, seasonal baby vegetables, tomato pesto, lobster foam

L'Air

Chicken Paillard$25.00
crispy skin on butterflied chicken breast, seasonal baby lettuce, shoestring potato, charred tomato garlic vinaigrette
Coq au Vin$26.00
red wine cooked chicken, potato purée, lardons, pearl onions, baby carrot, mushrooms, parsley, red wine chicken jus
Thai Chicken Caesar Salad$21.00
romaine heart, cherry tomato, brioche croutons, white anchovies, cilantro, mai take mushroom, sesame seeds, house-made caesar dressing
Chicken Sandwich$14.00
avocado, tomato, baby arugula, ciabatta bun, Swiss, garlic dijon aioli, maison fries

La Terre

Steak Frites$32.00
8oz C.A.B. hanger steak seared a la plancha, chive, house-made fries, béarnaise sauce
Bacon Cheeseburger$15.00
house-made sesame brioche bun, cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, pickles, espelette aioli, Maison fries
Spicy Lamb Burger$15.00
ciabatta bun, feta, cabbage slaw, pickled onion, yogurt aioli, maison fries
St Louis Style Ribs$23.00
4ea hickory smoked, arancini, green onions, sesame seeds, Maison's BBQ sauce

Sides

Asparagus$10.00
Potato Puree$8.00
French Fries$7.00
Brussel Sprouts$7.00
Asparagus Risotto$10.00

Brunch

Brunch served Sat-Sun 11am-3pm

Amuse-Bouche

Gougères
gruyere cheese puffs
- ea$1.00
- per 1/2 dozen$5.00
Pastry Basket
house-made orange brioche, blueberry muffin, banana bread, seasonal marmalade
- ea$2.00
- per basket$5.00

Fresh Oysters

1/2 Dozen Gulf Coast Oysters*$18.00
1/2 Dozen East Coast Oysters*$21.00

Apéritifs Froids

Gazpacho$10.00
chilled Spanish tomato soup, cucumber bell pepper, reed onion, garlic, cilantro, espelette
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad$14.00
roasted golden beet, red beet puree, black pepper-herb crusted fresh goat cheese, candied baby beet, pistachio, baby arugula, shallot vinaigrette
Maison's Wedge Salad$13.00
iceberg lettuce, bacon, candied pecan, chives, cherry tomatoes, house-made blue cheese dressing
Steak Tartare$21.00
C.A.B. hanger steak, caper, shallot, parsley, cornichon, egg yolk, dijon, tabasco, Worcestershire, espelette

Apéritifs Chauds

Beef Empanadas$13.00
3ea empanadas, red onion, radish, cilantro, jalapeño, aji rocoto sauce
Onion Soup$12.00
classic French onion soup, baguette, gruyere cheese, chive, espelette

Ceviches

Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche$16.00
4 jumbo shrimp, fresh lemon, orange & lime juice, cilantro, espelette, jalapeño, red onion, plantain chip
Fish Ceviche*$22.00
Mediterranean branzino, leche de tigre, lime, cilantro, red onion, choclo, serrano pepper, waffle potato chip
Octopus Ceviche$21.00
Spanish octopus, red onion, cilantro, tomato, jalapeño, lime, blue corn chip
Maisons Ceviche Trio*
Ecuadorian style shrimp, Peruvian style fish & Mexican style octopus ceviche, plantain, potato & blue corn chips
- Serves 2-3$49.00

Maison's Specialties

Baked Oysters

1/2 Dozen Baked Gulf Coast Oysters$21.00
espelette compound butter, chives, hickory smoked, grilled lemon
1/2 Dozen Baked East Coast Oysters$24.00
espelette compound butter, chives, hickory smoked, grilled lemon
French Toast$14.00
house-made almond crust brioche French toast, Chantilly, maple syrup, seasonal berries
Avocado Salmon Toast$23.00
smoked salmon, hass avocado, baby arugula poached egg, capers, green onion, herb de Provence bread, orange vinaigrette

Eggs

Smoked Salmon Benedict$24.00
green plantain patty, cage-free eggs, seasonal baby vegetables, espelette ahi Amarillo hollandaise
Egg White Frittata$16.00
asparagus, tomato, mozzarella, mushroom, baby arugula, green onion
Steak & Eggs$34.00
10oz C.A.B. ribeye, 2 cage-free eggs (any style), French fries, chimichurri sauce
M.P.B. Breakfast$23.00
2 cage-free egg (any style), applewood smoked bacon, chicken apple sausage, breakfast potato, 2 pancakes, seasonal jam, maple syrup, butter

La Mer

Trout Almondine$32.00
whole Idaho trout seared a la plancha, seasonal vegetable medley, garlic, parsley, caper, almond lemon butter sauce, balsamic glaze
Corvina$30.00
Ecuadorian style fried fish, radish, cilantro, onion, patacones, curtido, aji rocoto salsa
Moules Frites$25.00
white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme, house-made French fries, baguette

L'Air

Thai Chicken Caesar Salad$21.00
romaine heart, cherry tomato, brioche croutons, white anchovies, cilantro, mai take mushroom, sesame seeds, house-made caesar dressing
Chicken Paillard$23.00
crispy skin on butterflied chicken breast, seasonal baby lettuce, shoestring potato, charred tomato garlic vinaigrette
Chicken Sandwich$14.00
avocado, tomato, baby arugula, ciabatta bun, Swiss, garlic dijon aioli, maison fries

La Terre

Bacon Cheeseburger$15.00
house-made sesame brioche bun, cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, pickles, espelette aioli, Maison fries
Spicy Lamb Burger$15.00
ciabatta bun, feta, cabbage slaw, pickled onion, yogurt aioli, maison fries
St. Louis-Style Ribs$23.00
4ea hickory smoked, arancini, green onions, sesame seeds, Maison's BBQ sauce
Steak Frites$34.00
8oz C.A.B. hanger steak seared a la plancha, chive, maison fries, béarnaise sauce

Sides

(2) Cage-Free Eggs "Any Style"$6.00
Asparagus$9.00
Maison Fries$7.00
Applewood-Smoked Bacon$7.00
Pan Cakes$6.00
Breakfast Potato$6.00
Chicken Apple Sausage$7.00

Kids Menu

Mac & Cheese$10.00
Grilled Chicken & Fries$14.00
Steak Frites$24.00
Pancake with Berries$10.00
Chocolate Chip Cookie & Milk$7.00
Banana Breakfast Smoothie$7.00
banana, greek-style yogurt, almond milk, honey

What 1,541 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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NIKKI
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ismael was amazing as our host! Food and ambiance was equally amazing. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome delicious food, good place for a date night.
CG
ClaudetteG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Expect to spend 50 to 100 per person depending on appetizers, drinks, and desserts. They have an amazing grilled chicken and fries for kids. My autistic, supertaster son was very very happy. The pureed (mashed) potatoes were the best I have ever had! They are valet parking only at dinner I think. We had handicap and had parked before 5pm. They spread diners out and are extremely attentive. The food and atmosphere are amazing. For 3 adults and one child... 3 main dinners, 2 appetizers, and one dessert shared, (we only drank water) , the bill was $312 and I added a 65 tip. This once a one time experience for us due to cost but I am so happy as it made a beautiful ending to the day for my husband's Birthday.
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mariab
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this place. It’s become a new favorite for our family. The octopus ceviche is amazing
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service4ambience4
Hostess was clueless. They should hire better trained or experienced people. Food was just ok.
PS
PatrickS
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and desserts - recommend the Middle of the Road for dessert and the ceviches! Great food and service!
DM
DustenM
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good. Service was not the caliber we expect from MP. We have been here several times and have always had a very good experience. Last night we brought some friends that had never been and it was very sub-par service as far as coming to the table to make sure we didn’t need anything or wanted to order additional wine etc. Had to ask our waiter multiple times to check on things we had ordered as it was taking quite a while for it to come out. Finally, when we were the last guests of the evening we were attended to a bit more promptly. For a thousand dollar dinner for (4) adults and (2) children.. the lack of service and professionalism was completely unacceptable.
K
Kfields
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy the Maison Pucha experience. The off the menu branzino fish was awesome. it is served pan seard and on a bed of crabmeat risotta and complimented with jumbo shrimp, crab fingers, mussels and other seafood delights! The waiters are ALWAYS well versed in the menu items. The shrimp appetizer left something to be desired and can be improved upon; nontheless, it was not bad.
NG
NikkiG
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
First time and will be back Great price fixe menu for New Year’s Eve Their soufflé is amazing
DG
DebbieG
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated promptly. The waiter was very personable and explained the specials to us. Food was delicious, service was very attentive, presentation was on point, ambiance was great. We could not have had a better meal or more pleasurable experience. Definitely made our New Years Eve memorable.
SW
StephanieW
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to Maison Pucha for the first time and it did NOT disappoint! Will recommend to anyone and everyone. Israel and the rest of the staff were absolutely amazing and the food was so so good! Will definitely be back!
LH
LarryHouston
Houston
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience5
Significantly overpriced for very small portions. Duck l'Orange consisted of two small pieces of duck that were overdone instead of the duck breast cooked medium. French Onion soup was delicious. Wait service was extremely slow.
ST
SeanT
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Israel and the whole staff was fantastic. Very attentive. The appetizers were all excellent. oysters, Ceviche, Empanadas. Shrimp. Overall, the entrees were also all very good. My ribeye was a tad overdone - for medium rare. Thanks
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sushisuzy
Houston
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Best cosmos in town. Oysters and escargot were each delicious. Fabulous arugula and fig salad. I’m going back today for happy hour!
JB
JodiB
New York Area
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous! Server was attentive. Food was delicious
T
Tunatrout7014
Houston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We were a party of eight and enjoyed the restaurant very much. The food was good. I would recommend the beet salad and coq au van. My friends enjoyed the grouper , duck and hangar steak very much. Those that ordered the bouillabaisse were not as pleased. While the stew was good, it was a small portion and they had to ask for bread.
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TRCT
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. We went for the happy hour menu at the bar to enjoy oysters, ribs and empanadas. Excellent choices!
PR
PaulR
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great,. Food and service were above expectation. highly recommend
l
luvgreatfood
Houston
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and exceptional service. James helped accommodate one of us arriving a bit late. Ordered food ahead and able to get to opera timely.
C
Clarise
Anchorage
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
an average meal quality and service. nothing to remember, which is disappointed as I have been there before
VW
VicW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good and the service was excellent. Would recommend to anyone dining in Houston.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wedding anniversary
NF
NancyF
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner at maison pucha food was amazing servers all very accommodating and esp nice to our two grandkids desserts were amazing, profiteroles, soufflé and some kind of chocolate tower … only very minor concern was time between courses was a bit long but definitely our favorite restaurant in the heights!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation for 7:45 on a Sunday. We were quite literally the only table in the place, but they provided us with amazing service and didn’t make us feel rushed at all (of fact our server tempted us with a dessert soufflé to end the meal. The food is delicious, and the ambience is great. One of my favorite restaurants in Houston.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was over priced and service is VERY slow
GA
GabrielA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, food and cocktails! We’ll definitely be back.
JA
JoeA
Houston
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than expected. Our food was excellent, as was the service. My colleague’s osso buco was flambeéd at the table - a nice touch. It’s a bit expensive but you get what you pay for.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful dinner that was made even better by the incredible service. The wait staff were attentive without being overbearing and we had food choice plus strong specials. Our food came out hot and delicious and everyone said their dish tasted delicious. Good range of cocktails, wine and beer plus a full bar meant we were all catered to. Will definitely be back as I was a first time visitor.
m
mariab
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Will definitely be back.
R
Roux
Central Coast
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Lovely meal but very slow service
FM
FatimehM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and drinks. Fantastic service. Will definitely go back.
BS
BlancaS
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service and ambiance, the bread basket is a must!
VR
VanessaR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
I asked for an arrangement in middle of table and absolutely morning was done
S
Spas
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great environment. Not too busy and good for conversations. Nice patio and lighted up beautifully. The duck breast and the creme brulee are a "must try".
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was absolutely charming. The food was delicious and the presentation was incredible. 5star in my book.
R
Romeo1010
Baltimore
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
The French cuisine was certainly lacking, and the sizes of the servings was way smaller than even authentically French restaurants assign to their foie gras. The duck tasted like it was made with bbq sauce, and the bouillabaise was more wet seafood than a seafood stew. The service and ambiance were great but unfortunately the food and the tab left a lot to be desired.
R
Riley
Houston
103 reviews
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Trout Almandine is the best ever! Quite delicious, as are the ceviche choices. Reasonable wine prices. Server was very accommodating, and we were there 5 hours! Desserts are more presentation than substance, but otherwise an outstanding dining experience.
D
Domer82
Houston
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My wife and I enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Maison Pucha. We were greeted with their delicious gougeres cheese puffs. We ordered the baked Brie as a shareable dish. The reality is that it is enough for four or six people as a starter. It was beautifully presented in a covered small casserole that kept it nicely warm and melted. We both eat (try to?) smaller portions these days. My wife had the gazpacho for her main course and I had the Ecuadorian ceviche. We shared the Wagyu empanadas. The dishes were so enjoyable. We finished dinner with the mignardises (miniature pastries) for her and noir et blanc soufflé for me. Simply exquisite! Oh, how can I forget the cocktails? My wife’s magic cosmo was a mysterious surprise. I won’t spoil the surprise. I had a Goodfella cocktail. A sort of combo of a Manhattan with a whiskey sour. Very clever. We can’t wait to go back!
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AntonioD
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1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
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This was our first time coming here but we had a good time there everything was good 👍🏻

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Maison Pucha Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 637-4976.

Maison Pucha Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1541 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(713) 637-4976

1001 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77008

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
10th Street
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Cuisines
French, French American, Ecuadorian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking available behind the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Manuel Pucha
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.maisonpucha.com/
Phone number
(713) 637-4976

Maison Pucha Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Octopus Ceviche

Onion Soup

Fish Ceviche

Dinner

Amuse-Bouche

Gougères

Fresh Oysters

Apéritifs Froids

Gazpacho$12.00

Beet & Goat Cheese Salad$15.00

Maison's Wedge Salad$14.00

Avocado Cucumber Salad$15.00

Apéririfs Chauds

Beef Empanadas$14.00

Foie Gras$26.00

Onion Soup$13.00

Ceviches

Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Fish Ceviche*$22.00

Octopus Ceviche$21.00

Maisons Ceviche Trio*$52.00

Shareable

Steak Tartare$23.00

Cheese & Charcuterie$29.00

Baked Brie$24.00

La Mer

Trout Almondine$34.00

Catch of the Day

Scottish Salmon$33.00

L'Air

Coq Au Vin$30.00

Duck a l'Orance$32.00

Chicken Paillard$27.00

La Terre

Steak Frites$38.00

Filet Mignon$49.00

Sides

Asparagus$10.00

Potato Puree$8.00

Maison Fries$7.00

Brussel Sprouts$7.00

Asparagus Risotto$10.00

Lunch

Amuse-Bouche

Gougères

1/2 Dozen Gulf Coast Oysters*$18.00

1/2 Dozen East Coast Oysters*$21.00

Apéritifs Froids

Gazpacho$10.00

Avocado Cucumber Salad$13.00

Maison's Wedge Salad$13.00

Beet & Coat Cheese Salad$13.00

Apéritifs Chauds

Beef Empanadas$13.00

Onion Soup$12.00

Ceviches

Ecuadorian Shrimp Ceviche$16.00

Fish Ceviche*$22.00

Octopus Ceviche$21.00

Maisons Ceviche Trio*

Sharable

Baked Brie$22.00

1/2 Dozen Baked Gulf Coast Oysters$21.00

1/2 Dozen Baked East Coast Oysters$24.00

Cheese & Charcuterie

La Mer

Trout Almondine$32.00

Corvina$30.00

Moules Frites$25.00

Scottish Salmon$30.00

L'Air

Chicken Paillard$25.00