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Tavern By Hearsay, Houston, TX

Tavern By Hearsay

4.5
4.5
64 Reviews
$30 and under
American
737 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002-1607

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Situated in the heart of Downtown Houston, Tavern by Hearsay within the Market Square Tower Apartments invites you to experience the best of tavern-style dining, with a unique twist featuring Indian food. Embrace the historic charm of our modern building as you enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings. Start your day off right with our special breakfast menu, boasting a variety of delicious options. Join us and discover the perfect blend of tradition, contemporary flair, and flavorful Indian cuisine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From bachelor parties for eight to corporate events for eighty, let Hearsay’s understated elegance and attention to detail bring chic antique to life for your next special gathering. Our complementary yet unexpected parings will wow your guests just as much as our
  • Private party contact
    Merissa Lopez: (713) 806-2859
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Offers

  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm

    BRUNCH Photo
  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Thu - 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM,Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $9, pizza $10, beer $7, wine $7, cocktails $11

    HAPPY HOUR Photo
  • Mother's Day Special

    May 11, 2025 only
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Celebrate Mother's Day with our special dishes! And enjoy a Complimentary Mimosa for every Mom. Available from 10am- 3pm

    Mother's Day Special Photo

What 64 people are saying

Tavern By Hearsay 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern By Hearsay offers a delightful dining experience with "great food" and "friendly service." The atmosphere is perfect for pre-show dining, with a "lovely ambiance" and close proximity to theaters. While some outdoor seating issues exist, the "fantastic meal" and "awesome drinks" make it a must-visit for quality and convenience.

64 Reviews
  1. John

    Houston19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very much enjoyed our pre-Theater dinner at Tavern by hearsay yesterday evening. Our server “T” was most attentive and friendly. Would have been five stars across the board had it not been for the exterior scaffolding on the building which blocked the view outside and also made finding the restaurant a bit challenging. 
    Tavern By HearsayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much, John! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your pre-theater dinner at Tavern by Hearsay and that “T” provided such attentive and friendly service. We truly appreciate your kind words and your understanding regarding the exterior scaffolding—it’s a temporary situation, and we’re looking forward to having it removed soon to restore the full experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great evening—this time with the view included!

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  2. Tiffany VIP

    Atlanta31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked an outside table because it was full Inside. The patio is fully covered from the sun which was great but it is in a car park so when cars are coming and going to the valet it’s noisy and a bit fumey. The food was good. The Indian food was amazing. The spinach dip sublime. The burger was plain and uninteresting. I’d have expected something more unique. Service was great. I would definitely go back and maybe try the inside.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on April 28, 2025
    Hi Tiffany, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our Indian dishes and spinach dip, and that our service team took great care of you. We appreciate your honest feedback about the patio and the burger—it helps us to continuously improve. Next time, we'd love to have you seated inside to ensure an even better visit. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Mark VIP

    Houston184 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another excellent dining experience. Our reservation was honored promptly and our waitress was friendly and efficient. We enjoyed our meals and kept to our schedule (we had a performance at The Alley).
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words and for making us part of your evening before The Alley performance! We’re delighted to hear your reservation and meal flowed smoothly, and we truly appreciate you highlighting our service and cocktails. Looking forward to welcoming you back for your next night out in the neighborhood!

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  4. Lance VIP

    Houston29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very understaffed but our hostess stepped up to the challenge!
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words and for recognizing the dedication of our team. We’re so glad your hostess made a positive impression and helped ensure you had a great experience, even during a busy moment. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. Peter

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Great location. There was some construction noise
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and location. We appreciate your understanding about the construction noise—thankfully, it’s only temporary and outside of our control. We can’t wait to welcome you back for an even more seamless experience soon!

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  6. Nathan VIP

    Houston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Good spot to grab a bite before a show. Service and food were great. Will go back!
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you, Nathan! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service and your meal—it’s always a pleasure to be a part of your night out. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back before your next show!

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  7. Sarah

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a good experience. Our waitress, Ti, was amazing!! The food was good, the atmosphere was good. Our only complaint was that the HVAC system was super loud and made it hard to hear. If that had been off, the noise level would have been good.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you so much, Sarah! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience and that Ti made such a positive impression—she truly is a star on our team, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words. We also appreciate your feedback about the HVAC system and will look into it. Your input helps us create an even better experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Michelle

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot for dinner and cocktails. Knowledgeable & friendly staff, fantastic meal, awesome drinks, and a short walk to the theater.

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  9. Jason VIP

    Houston45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good location, friendly service, food was decent, parking nearby

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  10. Diane

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been a Hearsay Market Square fan for quite some time (and still am!), but the Tavern interpretation of the brand is a yummy twist! The new Tavern menu is just lovely, adding more British food favorites. The bangers and mash was just fabulous.

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FAQs

Tavern By Hearsay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 613-2290.

Tavern By Hearsay is rated 4.5 stars by 64 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 4 times today
Google Map for Tavern By Hearsay

737 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002-1607

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    From bachelor parties for eight to corporate events for eighty, let Hearsay’s understated elegance and attention to detail bring chic antique to life for your next special gathering. Our complementary yet unexpected parings will wow your guests just as much as our
  • Private party contact
    Merissa Lopez: (713) 806-2859
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