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Ruggles Black -West Alabama, Houston, TX

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.8
4.8
737 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (832) 582-5690
  • Website
    https://rugglesblack.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 737 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    American

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruggles Black in West Alabama is a standout dining destination, perfect for those with dietary preferences like gluten-free and paleo. Known for its "amazing food" and "great ambiance," it offers a diverse menu, including keto options and delectable desserts such as their "famous white chocolate bread pudding." The attentive staff and chef ensure a delightful experience, making it a favorite for both casual and special occasions. Though some find it "a bit pricey," the quality of the food and service justifies the cost, promising a memorable dining affair.

737 Reviews

  1. Anthony

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were crammed to a table that required people to crawl out the side of back of the table. The bench setting was not good for large parties. We were there to celebrate my mother’s 83rd birthday. She and I both ordered steaks. My steak came out with everyone else food (7 total). We all ate and finished eating but we were still waiting for my mom’s steak. The waitress kept saying 4 more minutes. More than 35 minutes passed before her steak finally got to the table. They did comp her meal but you can imagine the frustration. I felt bad because everyone was there based on my recommendation. She did order her ny strip well done by that is not more than a 5-8 minute additional cook. Still unclear what happened. Everyone kept saying the kitchen was slammed but we all ordered at the same time.

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  2. Frank

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ruggles is one of our favourite Houston Restaurants. Bruce and crew are fantastic. A Ty art with the crab tower…

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  3. Karin

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seating in the patio around 6:45 pm. After we were seated, an extremely bright parking light in the driveway was blinding us. We asked the server if they could seat us in another section away from the bright light. It’s way too bright and way too close to the patio. Several guests around us said they thought they were being interrogated under the bright lights. 

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  4. Dan

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and service was incredible! Jose was amazing! This is a favorite Houston restaurant of ours. We enjoy eating outside because of the atmosphere and a little quieter scene.  And then the bright stadium lights came on from next-door and ruined the mood. not sure why this was added.

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  5. Donna

    Houston

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent tonight and service was great! Our server, Steve was very attentive and extremely helpful in picking our selections tonight.

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  6. Joann

    Houston

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Nice atmosphere. Great menu options. The only problem was that the background music was louder than we would like and it was very cold inside. Otherwise a top notch restaurant with a great chef.

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  7. Lorenai

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a birthday. Our server Michael was kind and courteous. I love the wide variety of food. Everyone was pleased with their dishes

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  8. MarD

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! I had the pecan crusted red fish and hubby had fish and chips. The carrot cake was amazing.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food we had was delicious and service was top notch!! Overall great experience as always

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  10. Jerry

    Houston

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time dining here for lunch and I was not disappointed. They still have valet parking which I like and the food and service is equally as good and attentive as if I was dining here in the evening.

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FAQs

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Ruggles Black -West Alabama is rated 4.8 stars by 737 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 28 times today

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Google Map for Ruggles Black -West Alabama

2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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