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White Elm, Houston, TX

White Elm

4.6
4.6
82 Reviews
$30 and under
American
White Elm Brasserie features a dine-in, full-service restaurant with a Chef driven, scratch kicthen menu and walk up counter that offers fresh baked early morning pastries and coffees. Lunch & dinner is served daily along with brunch on the weekends.
Cuisine at the restaurant is inspired by elements from the French countryside and Mediterranean coast along with some local favourites. The daily menu features appetisers, sandwiches, entrees, hand made pizzas, fresh salads, desserts and a kids menu.

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 1 time today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (281) 496-2920

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Scott and Stacy Simonson

  • Catering

    Pastry and Lunch catering available. Contact us for details.

  • Private party facilities

    Private room for seating up to 30 guests. Custom menu available. Contact us for details.

  • Neighborhood

    Westside

  • Cross street

    Southwest corner of Kirkwood & Memorial

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 82 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    Healthy

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love White Elm. Great for family gatherings and a relaxing brunch
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    EXCELLENT!!!!! A favorite place to go!!! Menu has lots of great choices.
  3. AmyS

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, but wine offerings are sparse. Enjoyed our meal.
  4. Mumu

    Houston

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit after a recommendation from a friend. The food was delicious, the service and our server were very attentive and speedy and the owner came over to visit. We enjoyed our time there very much!
  5. AshleyH

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Salads were super fresh and yummy! They are big so you can share them.
  6. April

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our waitress did not check on our table. We had to flag down other people to get refills on water, dressing for our salad and the check.
  7. Carter

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Sunday brunch tradition. One of the best pancakes in town. Have brought friends with us and they also love the food. We love Charmele(hope I'm spelling that right) who usually takes care of us and we don't even have to order. See you all Sunday.
  8. RobS

    Houston

    109 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    109 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Chilachlles at White Elm are worth the trip! Neighborhood Gem, but worth a trip from downtown just for the Chillachilles!
  9. Voyager7

    Houston

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. A great place to meet and have a great lunch.
  10. WilliamW

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was very good. The service was slow. I left my credit card there and they said they could not find it. That is not good.
  11. VMeh

    London

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience3
    Food was good. The service was poor. We asked for light ice for the drinks for the kids and were immediately told by the server that the drinks will be less than full!! That was a surprising statement to make to a customer but ok, I understand and I let it go. I asked for ketchup for my omelette, and got 1/4th of small stainless steel cup of ketchup. Really! That much of ketchup will not do for even half of the omelette. Felt like that they are trying to cost control. I don’t mind paying for it, but this kind of cheap cost cutting did not leave a good impression. Very poor service. Unsure if it was the server doing this or she has been instructed by her management to do so.
  12. KennL

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great find for "something different" business lunch spot in the energy corridor. Corn chowder and the "fritas" appi were delicious. Service was prompt and noise level ok for business discussion. Will be back.
  13. GarthP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was our first visit. Initially we were very disappointed to learn that lunch on Saturday does not begin until 3pm. Our bad for not noticing this on the web site. Fortunately, our waitress, Charmelle, was really kind and patient with us. We had the burrata & heirloom tomato salad. The burrata was nice and creamy. I ordered the hamburger (yes there is one on the breakfast menu). The burger was fine, and their French fries were great. My wife had the quiche which was different than the usual firm and sometimes dry quiche. It was very creamy and quite good. I had my mind set on the duck bah mi and my wife wanted the Vadouvan Curry Chicken Salad. In the end it would have been a disappointing lunch, except for Charmelle who charmed us into liking what we ordered off the breakfast menu. The food is good and if I am in the area again, I would stop by for lunch...but during the week when lunch is served at the more conventional time.
  14. texdiner

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent breakfast! Cream fraish scone was to die for! Avocado toast was great too. Loved the ability to meet for breakfast with a friend!
  15. Rosa

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Great place!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dined early, but the restaurant remained quiet enough for conversation even as it began to fill. Really appreciated being able to hear my partner. The last place we dined had great food, but we had difficulty hearing one another. This is a lovely and delicious restaurant.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue. Excellent service and food.
  18. CBNHOUSTON

    Houston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Salmon Thai salad was delicious could have use a little more crunch with cabbage or heartier lettuce -
  19. kellyeb

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The service was very poor. The restaurant was not near full. I arrived 15 min. Before my 9:30 reservation and no one came to the hostess stand until after 9:30.
  20. Lestex

    Houston

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We enjoyed our first visit to White Elm. The dining areas are very attractive, with nice spacing between the tables. Our server was very good, but it did seem like she was covering most of not all the tables which made service a bit choppy. Our meals( meatloaf and Thai salad with salmon) were vtasty and our cocktails were very reasonably priced. The total check was a pleasant surprise.
  21. SaLuSa

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden gem! So surprised it was not more crowded, but loved the home kitchen feel. Food is fresh, on the healthy side, and very flavorful!
  22. EllenH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent, very fresh tasting, wine bottles at very reasonable price for good wine, overall really liked it and will be back.
  23. KenzieC

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    White Elm provided my group with a wonderful dining experience! From friendly service to delicious food, we highly recommend White Elm - especially their happy hour!
  24. DanielG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, nice relaxing atmosphere and good attentive service
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience5
    Food was just ok. Vanilla blueberry cake was soooo dry we had to say something. They gave us a different dessert which was nice. Service was slow. Had to flag other waiters down for help and it wasn’t busy at all. With all the write ups about it in Memorial magazines, we were expecting yummier. I like the decor!
  26. GeneB

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Both food and service were excellent
  27. FoodTrotter

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The service was top notch. Our server was great and friendly. The food was mediocre. I got the redfish special which was good, but everything else was meh.
  28. WendyE

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for lunch! The Thai crunch salad is delicious!
  29. Cary1970

    Houston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great & service was exceptional especially considering the one waitress was taking care of the whole restaurant!! She did the work of four people! Amazing lady!!
  30. AlyssaW

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food!!! Get the chocolate cake!!
  31. WilliamH

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Met for breakfast with my grown kids and my friends with thier young kids. The food was great as was the service. We will be back again for sure.
  32. StaceyM

    Houston

    166 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    166 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a amazing hidden neighborhood gem. We tried it out for Houston Restaurants Weeks... amazing food and service. Would definitely repeat!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service and delicious food.
  34. JennieH

    Houston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an outstanding seafood and corn chowder soup. Table mate has a caesar salad with chicken. Both were excellent as was the pleasant server.
  35. Fran

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall! I’ll be back after this first visit to White Elm.
  36. Jersey52

    Houston

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We had a delicious meal. Bacon wrapped meatloaf with crisp veggies over a bed of mashed potatoes. Enough to have a bit for lunch the next day. French Dip Sandwich on a baguette was ver flavorful. Happy Hour $5 glass hit the spot. Friendly service.
  37. LexiR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    For lunch on Sunday, be prepared to order from the specified brunch menu. I wasn’t able to order some of my favorites, but still lovely choices. I would recommend trying a Farmacy Elixir and the White Elm Salad!
  38. RuskAli

    Houston

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    The service was very slow and quite unenthusiastic. The food was average, the decor however was very chic and rustic.
  39. JeffH

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Father’s Day brunch
  40. Fisisist

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 12, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Had Sunday brunch from their limited brunch menu. I ordered the White Elm Omelette. It was kind of dry. A sauce would have been nice. My wife had the quiche. It was better but the crust was tough. Hard to slice through with a table knife. The potatoes were good but looked like deep fried cubes with a nice seasoning. We sat outside and waited a long time for someone to take our drink order. Maybe they forgot us. I might be back but if asked, I'd recommend somewhere else to friends.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from White Elm using the Order Online button. White Elm also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 496-2920.

White Elm is rated 4.6 stars by 82 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for White Elm

14079 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Southwest corner of Kirkwood & Memorial

  • Neighborhood

    Westside

  • Hours of operation

    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Scott and Stacy Simonson

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (281) 496-2920

  • Catering

    Pastry and Lunch catering available. Contact us for details.

  • Private party facilities

    Private room for seating up to 30 guests. Custom menu available. Contact us for details.

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