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Main Kitchen Dining Room - Main Kitchen, Houston, TX

Main Kitchen

4.6
4.6
232 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
Main Kitchen Restaurant and 806 Lounge indulge guests with a variety of classic cocktails and lively American fare in an intimate atmosphere where the downtown vibe is palpable. Newly appointed Executive Chef Rafael Gonzalez has developed locally infused, seasonal menus, founded on the freshest ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 237-1111 ext. 3700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rafael Gonzalez
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Rusk
  • Parking details
    Options: $8 Valet Parking when dining in Main Kitchen, Street Parking and Walker Garage (Public Parking Garage)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 232 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

232 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation for dinner before a show at the theater district. My steak came over 10 minutes before my wife and daughter got their food. Needless to say my food was cold when theirs arrived. They took my steak back to the kitchen and it came back to me well done. Due to the show starting soon, there was not time to cook another steak. I will never go back to this place again. They did take the steak off my bill, but I spent over $300 and left hungry.

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  2. Traci

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! The waitress was excellent and the food was fabulous

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  3. Sam

    Houston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 3 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I believe our server's name was Sashika or something like that. A lovely human being that was so thoughtful about the service she provided...super! The drinks were spot on. Food was good for a hotel restaurant in particular.

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  4. Pieter

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service for reasonable price in a nice atmosphere

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  5. JoanidaR

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and I left very happy. Recommend their steak meals.

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  6. Christopher

    Houston

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 9 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I thought the service was a little slow this morning, but we ultimately had a very good experience today.

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I ate there for 5 straight days, to include breakfast and dinner. Between the both of us we had almost everything on the menu. And almost everything was over the top greasy. The breakfast eggs and tea were the best-tasting items on both menus for me. All waitresses and waiters were friendly and helpful for what to do around town. We were on a tight schedule so I did not look hard for a better place to eat breakfast but we did eat elsewhere for some dinners. If I stay in that hotel again I will not eat in The Main Kitchen because the food looked good but it did not taste good to us.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 23 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time diner there. Great experience. Brisket salad was fantastic.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 May 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waitstaff was very unfriendly. I had a hamburger and fries, which tasted delicious. However, the food was so salty that I consumed gallons of water to quell the thirst.
    Main KitchenResponded on 23 May 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the taste of your hamburger and fries. However, we're sorry to learn that the seasoning and service did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we'll address these issues with our team to ensure we improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best Regards, Jelle Vandenbroucke General Manager

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 March 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress was great at first but then everything took a long time. The last drink came with dinner while everyone else had them at apps. A kid came in screaming and even though the restaurant was rather empty, they put their table right next to ours. Food was delicious .
    Main KitchenResponded on 2 April 2024
    Thank you for dinning at Main Kitchen and for your great review. We're glad to hear that you found our waitress to be great and that you enjoyed the delicious food. We strive to provide a comfortable dining environment for all our guests and will take your comments into consideration to improve our seating arrangements. It was a pleasure serving you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, Jelle Vandenbroucke General Manager

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FAQs

Main Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 237-1111 ext. 3700.

Main Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 232 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Main Kitchen

806 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rusk
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–12:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Options: $8 Valet Parking when dining in Main Kitchen, Street Parking and Walker Garage (Public Parking Garage)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rafael Gonzalez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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