Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar

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   WhenISayVegetarianIMeanIt

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on June 17, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is a kosher steakhouse and the prices are a little high. But, that's to be expected. It's also not open Friday evening or Saturday. The service is always excellent; I've eaten there quite a few times. I highly recommend the beer battered asparagus, the onion ring tower, and the steaks. Also, Leah's Back is the best drink ever!

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   MandyB

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 17, 2018

   overall1food1service4ambience1

   This is by no means an upscale restaurant as it pretends to be. None of us ate but a few bites of our food, from the dry lackluster $24 burgers to the $55 chewy flavorless ribeye steak with old and cold mashed potatoes, oh and the over cooked spaghetti with a watery sauce. We actually had to stop on our way home and eat somewhere else. This place has a dingy cheap feeling to it, and when we walked in we should of went with our guy instinct and walked out. You can see my more detailed review on yelp.

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   MarthaB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on June 4, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Genesis Steakhouse is the place to go for wining and dining guests as well as family lunchs and dinners. The waitstaff was available without being intrusive, our tuna, sea bass and filets were delicious and plentiful We started off the beef taco and mediterranen appetizers which were tasty and filled with flavor. Highly recommend Genesis. Martha B

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   Mike

   Houston

   80 reviews

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   5.0

   80 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding burgers and excellent service.

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   Monicasna

   New York Area

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Buenísima la comida , el lugar y la atención

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   Escoffier

   Houston

   7 reviews

   1.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on April 15, 2018

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   I made our reservation through the Open Table app about 45 min before we wanted to go to the restaurant. When we arrived, we found out the restaurant was friggin’ CLOSED on Saturdays...wtf? I mean, I get the Kosher thing, but if they’re closed every Saturday, why the hell was I able to make a reservation? Luckily, Smith & Wollensky was able to accommodate us, and we had a fabulous night out!

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   gobbledegoodfood

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on March 27, 2018

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Enjoyed the chicken fried steak especially! Service was excellent without too much hovering.

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   Gourmand

   Houston

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 13, 2018

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   We were a party of five and had a very enjoyable dinner at Genesis. Our waiter was so helpful; was there when we needed anything, giving great recommendations without hovering and without rushing us in any way. Noise was low so we could enjoy conversation. The main course was delicious and just the right portion for me but I wasn’t crazy about the desert.

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   JohnH

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 5, 2018

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Service was impeccable, wine was great, vegetables were delicious, med well steaks were so-so...🤔, atmosphere was nice. Perhaps the steaks would have been better just med?!

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    Snow

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2018

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Duck was gamey. Steak was over done. Server forgot to give us our take away. Appetizer and dessert were good

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    foodfan

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was outstanding. First time there so we tried several items. All were very good. The staff was great.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was our 1st time eating here for Valentine's day. We had the best time.

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    DawnB

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    overall4food5service4ambience3

    Had a Valentine's reservation and they called to confirm. We asked if we could change from 2 to 3 people and were advised absolutely no room. We were seated at a 2 top when booths were available. Many, many open tables and there would have been no problem to seat 3 of us. The lighting was bright for a romantic evening. Food was good. Service was great.

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    YehuditN

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    They were very accommodating for kids which was a big bonus. The service was also very fast.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. I highly recommend Genesis Steakhouse.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    11 reviews

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    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2018

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Mediocre food that is ridiculously expensive. I won’t be back

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    MarcD

    Houston

    91 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2018

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Although they have Steakhouse in the name, I would not classify it as such. The menu is very diverse and they differentiate themselves by being completely Kosher. The food quality was good, but very 'average'. The service was excellent! We left feeling like we had a decent meal, but it just did not make for a particularly memorable place that I would look forward to returning for anytime soon.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2018

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    This place need professional cooks not amateurs that can't even cook a burger we send 2 back that were almost raw the toppings were pre cooked and served cold And so on and on For the prices they charge they certainly can afford some PRO help We seeing many places cutting corners like this one going down the drain Take note!! From a real pro

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    AyrshireResident

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very quick seating after arrival and immediate drink/wine service. Delivery of food was prompt after placing the order and was accurate. Food was hot, tasty and attractively presented. Very wide range of items on menu including sushi. Wait staff was very patient and helpful since our group included a 29 month old who wanted another order of nigiri midway through the meal. Steaks were excellent as was fish entrees. And, don't skip dessert; they were exceptional.

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    ARPfromNYC

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Although it touts its steaks, the fish here is among the best I've had outside of Manhattan, Cape Cod and the Pacific coast. When they have red snapper (they only serve fresh, never frozen) it is the best you've ever had. When they don't, I have the tuna. My sister-in-law had the sea bass. They crust it with your choice of almond, pecan and/or pecan (she got all three) and said it was the best she'd ever had. My son had the 24 oz cowboy steak and saved only the bone for our dogs. My daughter, who usually gets a steak, had the chicken marsala special and loved it. My husband and his dad had huge The Bruce burger. I reserved online and let them know it was for my husband's birthday and that one of our party had special requirements for seating, and they had the perfect table for us, asked where I would like the individual seated (without embarrassing the person) and had a surprise birthday dessert ready. They have an entire menu for sushi, which is made fresh to order, and the sushi chef makes the snapper ceviche and tuna poke, which are amazing. The Sunday brunch is great, especially if you like chicken and waffles and hand-mixed drinks (the Jackrabbit is my favorite - made with fresh carrot juice). The happy hour lasts 'til 7 and is one of the best deals I've seen. You have to eat at the bar, but the food is amazing and they make this very fresh, crisp cocktail with jalapeños that is worth braving galleria traffic to get there from work. They offer a selection of apps on the happy hour menu; my favorites are the snapper ceviche (which is a little bit spicy) and the tuna poke, but my kids love the sliders, short rib tacos and the onion ring tower. The onion rings are made in-house and totally worth the calories. I've also been to several weddings catered by Genesis. If you're ever that lucky, ask for a plate with just the smoked beef ribs; I'm sure everything else is very good, but in comparison, it's a waste of space that could be occupied by ribs!

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    Scott

    Austin

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Overpriced steaks. Rib eyes were okay. Sea bass not very good.

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    ChadJ

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Special New Year’s Eve dinner. Food was great and service impeccable. Little pricey, but great for a special occasion.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Deliciosa comida... lo recomiendo ampliamente

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2017

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    the food was good but really over priced, I would recommended because this is a nice kosher place. but too pricey

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    LongTallTex

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2017

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    My first Kosher meal. Food was well seasoned and flavorful. Onion rings are excellent. I loved the decor and the friendly and patient waitstaff.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2017

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    I was going to give this place a bad review, but then I realized after the fact that everything was kosher. I recommend going, but just know that it is kosher and there will be a difference in the food.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything about Genesis was superb. Fantasy Kosher restaurant!

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    Rosiemom

    Houston

    50 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2017

    overall3food4service3ambience4

    Mediocre service. We went with out of town kosher family to talk and had no idea Thurs night they have a singer. Too loud for us to have a conversation. I tasted a few wines and they were all terrible. Nothing from Sonoma or France and this is supposed to be a wine bar?? Very disappointed.

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    eatsoutalot

    Houston

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2017

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    The food was very good. The beef ribs were outstanding. I would go back just to order them Our service could have been a bit more attentive. It took forever to order drinks and they were served at the same time the appetizers arrived.

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    JoshH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2017

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    I went because I've wanted to try the food at Genesis for a while now, intrigued by the idea of a Kosher steakhouse. I had no idea they served sushi, so I left that for another time. I also wanted to support their efforts in Houston Restaurant Weeks so I went for lunch. There must have only been one server working because his demeanor was rather off; he seemed very displeased with me being there, alone, on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. The chicken dish off the HRW menu was very disappointing: Bland, overcooked, and just underwhelming. The "Persian Rice" was white rice with much too much dill and some green peas. The sauce had a great texture but there was almost no basil present in the Basil Cream Sauce. The chicken was overcooked and the filling was rather bland as well. However, the dessert course was very good. The Chocolate Babka itself was worth the price of admission. Not overly sweet, tender dough, exactly as I remember from great bakeries in NYC. The vanilla ice cream had very little vanilla in it but that could be due to the fact that the sweetness of the pastry and the sauces on the plate were covering it up. I have no doubt that Genesis is a fine steakhouse and the rest of the menu looks and sounds fantastic, but I left very underwhelmed. I'll need to give it a proper try some other time. Cheers.

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    edreview

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The music was too loud to hear our table conversation. But everything was absolutely wonderful!!!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We ordered duck, steak and the night's special of ribs. Although it took some time for us to be served, everything was delicious, and the desserts were amazing as well! Would definitely want to come here again when in the area.

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    careercoach

    Houston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    always enjoy, and thanks for being part of HWW. phil rice

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    AlmaK

    Houston

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 11, 2017

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Food was delayed coming out, it was overpriced and tasteless.

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    MThreeZeroto167

    Washington DC

    123 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2017

    overall3food2service3ambience4

    As expensive as Capital Grille (my favorite) with bad food and so so service. The only redeeming factor is if you happen to be orthodox Jewish is that's its kosher ("literally!"). That also means they're closed for the sabbath (e.g. Friday and Saturday).

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    TJA55

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Alway very good service and food. We have been here several times and have also had takeout meals for special occasions at home.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2017

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Ribs were outstanding. Great appetizers. Best kosher restaurant outside of NY. Great value

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thank you for accommodating our party and understanding our timing needs!

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    Genesis

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Steak, service, drinks were all top notch. Fruit should be soaking in the sangria for longer before serving but otherwise thumbs up all the way.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2017

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Enjoyed a Girls Night Out for friends' birthdays. Pleasant evening.

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