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Hearsay Market Square, Houston, TX

Hearsay Market Square

4.5
4.5
2513 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
When you walk through the doors of Hearsay Market Square, you will be transported to a unique era in Houston’s history. Housed in Houston’s second oldest building, Hearsay’s original location celebrates eclectic American cuisine served in a chic antique setting.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 225-8079
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
  • Private party facilities
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Arguelles: (832) 727-3229
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Congress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
  • Public transit
    METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
  • Entertainment
    The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Celebrate Love

    US$75.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to an unforgettable evening at Hearsay. Join us on February 14th for a 4-course dinner featuring expertly crafted dishes, all in a romantic atmosphere. $150 per Couple Reserve your table
    Celebrate Love photo

Offers

  • THURSDAY FEATURE

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:30
    make your Thursday a special day! available lunch & dinner. steak special $29.95, select classic cocktails $10

    THURSDAY FEATURE photo
  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
    check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $8, domestic/local draft $5, select red & white wine $6, cocktails $10

    HAPPY HOUR photo
  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 - 15:00,Sat - 10:00 - 15:00
    enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday : 10 am - 3 pm

    BRUNCH photo

What 2,513 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hearsay Market Square dazzles with its "great food and cocktails" and an inviting ambiance perfect for theater-goers. The "pork chop and shrimp gumbo" receive high praise, and the "scallops and crab-crusted redfish" delight diners. Service is often "flawless," although some experiences vary. The historical setting adds charm and allure.

2,513 Reviews
  1. Auna

    Hungary

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat immediately upon arrival. Ordered an old fashioned, the crispy ahi tuna tacos, and a side of mac n cheese. Food was good, prices were reasonable, service was on point.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the kind review, Auna! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Hope to welcome you back soon!

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  2. Matt

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for my birthday and enjoyed! The food was really good! We had the artisan bread board for an appetizer, Pear of Aces and old fashioned to drink, the pork chop and the short rib for main meal, and bread pudding for dessert. The pork chop was immaculate. Sweet potato mash and broccolini were super yummy. Brussels were awesome too. Overall a wonderful experience!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Happy belated birthday, Matt! We're so thrilled to hear you had a fantastic celebration with us. It sounds like you had a delicious meal! Thank you for the thoughtful review, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Sandy

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mason was great! Beautiful place! Great food! Perfect Old Fashion!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Sandy! We're so glad you had a great time and that Mason took such great care of you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Alex

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service and really solid food. We sat upstairs which provided a nice view of the restaurant.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Alex! We're thrilled you enjoyed the service, food, and the view from upstairs. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  5. Mike

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner! Fantastic and varied menu, excellent service.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you, Mike! We're so glad you enjoyed the dinner and service. We look forward to having you back to explore more of our menu!

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  6. Kathy

    Houston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks are amazing! Wait staff is on point and the atmosphere is elegant and fun! Great brunch, lunch and dinner!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thank you, Kathy, for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious experiences!

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  7. Rebeca

    Houston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cool place!!! Loved the atmosphere and we had a great experience between the food and the service! Definitely we’ll go back!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on 13 January 2025
    Thank you, Rebeca! We're so happy to hear you loved the atmosphere and had a great experience with both the food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  8. Jen

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the decor and the birthday surprise dessert at the end!!!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on 11 January 2025
    Hi Jen, we're so glad you enjoyed the decor and the birthday surprise dessert! It’s wonderful to hear you had a great experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Amie

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I visited during Happy Hour and ordered drinks and food from the HH menu before it ended. However, when the bill arrived, it showed regular prices for all items. It’s unclear if this happened because Happy Hour had ended by the time we were able to request the check, but we didn’t see much of our server at our table after our order was brought out. Had I known the pricing would change like this and that we wouldn’t see our server until we had completely finished eating, I would have asked for the check immediately after ordering.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on 11 January 2025
    Hi Amie, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about the confusion with the Happy Hour pricing and the service experience. We truly appreciate your input and will make sure to address these concerns with our team. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience next time!

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  10. Sharon

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails! I highly recommend for a good restaurant in the theater area.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on 9 January 2025
    Thank you, Sharon! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and cocktails. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back next time you're in the theater area!

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FAQs

Hearsay Market Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 225-8079.

Hearsay Market Square is rated 4.5 stars by 2513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hearsay Market Square

218 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress
  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–23:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
  • Public transit
    METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 225-8079
  • Catering
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
  • Private party facilities
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Arguelles: (832) 727-3229
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