Maison Pucha Bistro

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   Teresa

   Houston

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Birthday lunch and it was wonderful! Israel provided awesome service as usual.
   

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   Doug

   Greater Boston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Went on Saturday of Valentine's weekend for a nice date Drinks were great, food was good though portions were small, even for fine dining. The "sides" were mere garnishes. Service was slow, but they did warn us they were operating at half staffing so we were patient about it. Still, the waiter didnt do himself any favors by twice forgetting we had already ordered something, and asking us if we want to order something. The biggest failure, though, was jacking up the prices over 50% from their advertised prices on their website. The exact same items as on the regular menu, just gone from $36 to $60, with no notification about special 'holiday' prices until you're already there seated and looking at the menu, when its too late to walk out and try to get a table elsewhere. Makes me question how much they ultimately care about service when they seem to treat their guests as ATMs, especially when they knew their service would not be good that night.
   

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   Mark

   Houston

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and atmosphere were great. Wasn’t a fan of the valentines menu prices being 10-15% higher than normal. The price fixe menu was a good value but to much food for the two of us so we ordered a la carte. We will definitely be back. Steak Frites and Soufflé were awesome.
   

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   Chau

   Houston

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was average for the price. I ordered orange duck. It was cook well, but doesn't have orange flavor as the name of the dish. My wife ordered the trout. It was salty. The waiter tried... I give him that.. But he interrupted too often asking how we were... When my wife told him the trout was salty, he asked her back: "what do you want me to do about it?". Like he has little experience taking criticism front customers. My wife had to say: "I only want to offer my opinion to the chef for other customers". I wanted to try a new French restaurant, and they should focus on French cuisine. Their menu has empanadas and sashimi, and crudo. I didn't think those are French dishes. The Frenchs are known for their bakery. Yet the dessert menu is weak, not a lot of choices. We ordered ice cream cake, but I think we got sorbet. The decors of the dining room looks fine, but the tables are too close. We can hear the next couple conversation. I m sure they can hear us. I have been in noisy restaurant before, and learned to block the noise out, but to actually hear others' conversation is not good. Overall, the dinner is ok ..but nothing special. If you want authentic French cuisine experience, this may not be the place, unless they update their menu. I recommend go to dinner early, and avoid the holiday crowds, or request a table in the corner.
   

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   jeri

   VIP

   Seattle

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always excellent. Presentation is perfect every time.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Austin

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Slow service and cold food Drink order was missed, had to call over 2 waiters to get them reordered
   

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   Fabrice

   New York City

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good food. This was a very good surprise and it is reasonably price. The decor is nice too. Good place for a date
   

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   Kim

   VIP

   Houston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   The food and atmosphere were good, but we were seated at a table near the door and kept getting blasted with cold air every time people walked in and out of the restaurant. We also noted that it was our anniversary, but nothing was done to help us celebrate it, not even a "happy anniversary."
   

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   Andrew

   San Antonio

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   They really crammed everyone in on Valentine’s Day and it was a bit uncomfortable. The food wasn’t well seasoned and generally wasn’t that good. It was very overpriced and the prefix menu was a rip off - it cost more than the items in it did separately. The service was also very slow. They took forever just to bring us water.
   

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    Zane

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful food and excellent service! The relaxed pace and beautifully presented delicious food reminded us of being in France.
    

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