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Ruggles Black -West Alabama, Houston, TX

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.6
4.6
802 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    Healthy

Review summary

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Ruggles Black on West Alabama offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic staff, service and food." The menu caters to diverse diets including keto, paleo, and vegan options, ensuring everyone finds something delicious. Patrons rave about the "crab tower," "angry shrimp," and desserts. The ambiance and attentive service make it a "favorite place to celebrate."

802 Reviews
  1. Bdaydin

    Houston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great service but a little loud in the restaurant. Desserts were out of this world. Overall, had a great time.

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  2. Renee

    Omaha10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding! We travel from Missouri to dine here!

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  3. Michael VIP

    Houston30 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love that they have a keto menu, but I wish it actually had a carb count on it. The scallops appetizer was delicious, as were the keto tenderloin tacos that I had as my main. My son ordered the asian seared tuna which he said was very good and it came with a nice side of roasted vegetables. Our server, Jose, was fantastic. Everything was timed perfectly and he checked back often enough to be great, but not too often to be an annoyance. He just knew.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress never came to check on us very much.

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  5. Erin VIP

    Houston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service sadly fell off mid meal…also beware the patio lighting is actually blinding floodlights:/

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  6. MacRosie

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally awesome food. My second visit and will definitely be returning. Everything was prepared so well!!

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  7. Jenna VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant, highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal. Been multiple times and always leave wanting to come back to try more dishes. The menu is health conscious with a huge variety. Ordered based off of our server Jose recommendations and he was spot on. Dessert is to die for, especially the cheesecake which my husband claims is his favorite ever! You won’t be disappointed. Something for everyone.

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  8. Karen VIP

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience at Ruggles Black. Brought two out-of-state (and well-traveled) quests for a meeting with two Texas clients and they all remarked that Ruggles Black is truly a special restaurant and they will definitely be back to Ruggles Black when they are back in Houston. Everything was superb--from the fried calamari and fried oyster appetizers to the redfish, snapper, tuna, and spinach chicken entrees to the tres leches and cream brûlée desserts. Great coffees too. Can't recommend enough. This great restaurant was a perfect setting for a highly successful meeting. Truly unmatched, in the words of my clients.

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  9. Valerie VIP

    Houston48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to order everything that’s how appealing the items on the menu are. We ended up ordering the same item: fish & chips and we were not disappointed. Gabriel was great in checking on our special needs and was very attentive and kind. Looking forward to returning . Lov this place and when the weather is perfect, the patio is a beautiful gateway oasis.

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  10. KROB

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful late lunch w a group of four. The owner even came by and chatted w us! The food was out quickly and served hot! The wait service was on pointe without being intrusive. And the desserts were a masterpiece!

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Ruggles Black -West Alabama is rated 4.6 stars by 802 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
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2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436

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    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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