Barbacana Restaurant

Name: Barbacana Restaurant
Address: 907 Franklin St, Houston, TX, United States, 77002
Telephone: (832) 538-0652
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (45)

$31 to $50

Bistro

907 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Charming

An upscale casual restaurant serving "Houston-Inspired" tasting menu. Located in Downtown Houston and helmed by Chef Christian Hernandez, whose career has taken him through some of the best restaurants from Houston, New York City, and Mexico City. The gorgeous historic building boasts huge fifteen-foot ceilings with custom artwork from Austin-based artist Xander Rudd and local graffiti legend Daniel Anguilu.

Use code BARBACANA15 for 15% off your ride with Alto to and from the restaurant.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 538-0652
Website
http://www.barbacanatx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christian Hernandez
Catering
Whether you want a private gathering for 15, or want a beautiful space to celebrate events for your entire team. Barbacana Restaurant is always available and accessible to you! <br /><br />For Catering Events please email us at Info@barbacanatx.com
Private party facilities
Our private dining room is available for guests that would love a more intimate space for their dining experience. The space can accommodate 15-25 seated guests and 45 standing with a direct view of the kitchen.For Private events please email us at Info@barbacanatx.com

Location
907 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Franklin x Travis
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Tasting
$150.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a curated experience at Barbacana meant to display Chef Christian's extensive experience in restaurants all over the country and Mexico. This will be a 5-7 course tasting menu, which will feature a broad spectrum of techniques and flavors to truly highlight the diversity of Houston. Use code BARBACANA15 for 15% off your ride with Alto.
Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske
$200.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 22, 2025 only
For one night only, Chef Christian Hernandez will be reuniting with Chef Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske for a six course menu. --------------------------- In addition to being awarded a Michelin Star for their restaurant Contra (now Bar Contra), the pair was also named Best New Chef by Food and Wine Magazine in 2016 among other accolades. Elsewhere, the pair also opened and run Wildair, Jac's on Bond, Peoples Wine Bar, Brass and Tusk Bar, Day June Luncheonette, and the Henson in upstate New York. --------------------------- Chef Hernandez was on the team at Contra when they were awarded their first Michelin Stars in 2017. And this will be an excellent opportunity for guests in a newly minted Michelin city to experience food by some of the most highly regarded chefs in the most esteemed Michelin city in the country.
Dessert Tasting at Barbacana
$65.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 17, 2025 only
On the first and last Thursday of every month, we will be hosting a shorten tasting menu comprised only of our Desserts! Some offering includes a Peach Semifreddo with Vanilla Anglaise, a Corn Ice Cream with Spiced Chantilly and Corn Husk Caramel, and a Pomegranate and Pistachio "Baked Alaska." Join us for this exceptionally indulgent treat!

What 45 people are saying

Barbacana Restaurant 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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Innovative
Houston
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barbacana Restaurant in Houston is renowned for its inventive and flavorful dishes. Guests rave about the "phenomenal wine pairings" and "wonderful service." The chef's tasting menu is a standout, with unique, expertly crafted meals that highlight Houston's culinary diversity. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff ensure "a memorable dining experience."

45 Reviews

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jordan
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Barbacana delivered the best dining experience we’ve had in Houston—hands down. The tasting menu was phenomenal from start to finish, but three standouts absolutely stole the show: the duck, the wagyu, and the curry. Each dish was a masterclass in flavor, technique, and balance. The wine pairings that accompanied those courses were exceptionally well-chosen—elevating the meal and making the whole experience feel effortlessly refined. What made the evening even more special was the personal attention from Chef Christian Hernandez. He stopped by our table multiple times—not just to check in, but to genuinely engage, share insights, and make us feel welcome and seen. That kind of thoughtful presence is rare and so appreciated. The space is intimate and beautifully designed, with an atmosphere that feels warm, elevated, and exclusive without being pretentious. Barbacana is doing something truly special downtown—this isn’t just dinner, it’s an experience. We’ll be back, and we’ll be bringing friends.
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Rushi VIP
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Barbacana is a refreshing addition to the Houston food scene. Every course was interesting and had the personality of the chefs within them. I could easily see Barbacana being named one of the best new restaurants of Houston. I'm excited to see their growth over the next year and continued success. I also learned that they will be doing a dessert tasting menu on the first Thursday (I think) of each month. They plan to invite different chefs from around Houston for these events, so it'll be great to see Houston's talent working together. Their desserts are wonderful and I look forward to attending these over the next year.
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Kurt VIP
Houston53 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner experience! We chose the Chef's Table set menu with paired wines and everything was fabulous! The food is beautifully presented and the flavors were sometimes surprising and original, but really delicious. We loved everything. The wines that were served with the meals were also well chosen and totally to our taste (the Portuguese espumante was phenomenal, we loved the nice Spanish Txakolina, dry Riesling, Barolo etc.). Not your classic big wines, but young natural wine producers' wine. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be back! Better prize/quality than some other restaurants in Houston that offer Chef's Table or set menu with wine pairings and they don't mind refilling your glass either! ;-)
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Gail VIP
Houston17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The chef’s dishes are perfectly balanced and complex. Everyone should experience their offerings. The restrooms are beautiful 🤩
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Rusty
Houston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved it- bread, potatoes, prawns, snapper and pork collar is what we ordered and it was all outstanding. Service was fantastic, cocktails were good and the peach semifreddo dessert was a knock out. Would highly recommend, and we will be dining here again!
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Elizabeth VIP
Houston47 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food. This is not ‘fusion’, just superb range of cuisine reflecting Houston’s renowned cultural diversity. Fantastic service. Very friendly and genuine and enthusiastic about the food.
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Tim
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, awesome service (maybe a little slow but probably our fault) but the restaurant was almost empty :( We came in around 6:30 and had the tasting menu and stayed until almost 10. The menu wasn't based around a cohesive theme outside of it being all other cuisines you can find around town. Amazing food and presentation from start to finish. We probably caused the long service time by forgetting to reserve the tasting menu on the reservation, but they accommodated us without question. The cocktails and mocktails were awesome and bartender and service was super friendly and fast. Some of the best things that stick out were the tuna toast, the duck, the pomegranate granita w/ pistachio ice cream (PB&J in a bowl) and the very unique peas and lemon curd desert. Nothing disappointed.
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Carmen
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience, from food to service to ambience, was top tier. I did the Riesling tasting menu, and while they didn’t have the planned selection of Rieslings due to supplier issues, the substitutions were some of my favorite sips of the evening. I will definitely be back!
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Christine
Texas Panhandle1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chef's tasting menu and wine pairing was excellent! We loved every dish, loved the format, loved sitting at the tasting counter and getting great service, loved the whole vibe of the restaurant (great art and music). We even got to hear about some of the dishes from the chef and dessert chef themselves. They were also easily able to accommodate my shellfish allergy in the tasting, with perfect substitutions. Definitely recommend - upscale food and service levels in a very low-key cool place.
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Jeanine VIP
Baton Rouge / Lafayette3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible downtown gem! The food was wonderfully flavored and the presentation was elevated to enhance the overall experience. Our first time and we will be back soon with friends for dinner!
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FAQs

Barbacana Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

907 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Franklin x Travis
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Bistro, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christian Hernandez
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.barbacanatx.com/
Phone number
(832) 538-0652
Catering
Whether you want a private gathering for 15, or want a beautiful space to celebrate events for your entire team. Barbacana Restaurant is always available and accessible to you! <br /><br />For Catering Events please email us at Info@barbacanatx.com
Private party facilities
Our private dining room is available for guests that would love a more intimate space for their dining experience. The space can accommodate 15-25 seated guests and 45 standing with a direct view of the kitchen.For Private events please email us at Info@barbacanatx.com

Barbacana Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting

Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske

Dessert Tasting at Barbacana

Menu

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Barbacana Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Barbacana Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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