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Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown, Houston, TX

Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

4.7
4.7
523 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
23:30
Booked 49 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
Taste Kitchen + Bar, located in Downtown at 420 Main Street, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment.



Reservation requests for 7ppl or more please send email to Reservations@tastedowntownhtx.com.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Soul food, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–11:00 Brunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:30–20:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None

What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Great for brunch

  • Houston

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and a lively atmosphere. Highlights include "delicious" dishes like Cajun Lobster & Waffle and jerk lamb chops. While some diners noted noise and reservation deposit issues, the "amazing" service and "friendly" staff make it a must-visit spot.

523 Reviews
  1. TheWilliams

    Houston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation so that we did not have a wait time upon arrival. I received a text message letting me know our table is ready when we went to the front counter. We were stated immediately it did take a long time for our waitress to come, but she was super busy and very attentive. Nonetheless, her name was Erin. There were several people to come by and check on us, including Greg, who I am assuming as a manager the ambience was good. The food was great and it was over all a great vibe.

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  2. Jason

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10oit of 10 the food service and ambiance were amazing nothing but i great time me and my wife will be coming back to this God sent place!!!! Cheers to the owners and staff thank you so much!

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  3. Craig

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taste provided a great experience for our anniversary. The customer service from the valet, security, waitress to the GM was exceptional. The lamb chops and sides were prepared to perfection and the drinks were magnificent. It’s a great atmosphere and vibe.

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  4. Eliot VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Brunch slot. Jerk lamb chops new favorite for breakfast/brunch.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Reservation was at 7:15 PM. I showed up early and I was seated promptly.  around the time happy hour ended they cranked the music up to the point that I could not hear the people at my table. between the super loud music and the ridiculous deposit policy for table reservations, I do not see myself coming back here. The reservation policy called for $50 per person on the reservation, but myself and my two dining companions did not eat or drink $150 worth of product. instead of the rest of that deposit was refunded to me as a gift card. Overall, I feel like it was not worth the cost of the experience, and I don't think I will be back to eat. Maybe the bar.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Black Excellence at its best. Can’t wait to return.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely divine! We had the smothered chicken and jerk lamb chops at the waitress recommendation along with the fried Cajun lobster bites. All the sides were delicious- especially the fried okra and mac and cheese. Authentic comfort food. Definitely recommend

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  8. Flora

    Calgary4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. I tried the oxtail and grits as well as the Cajun chicken and red velvet waffles.

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  9. KrystalW

    Houston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Although I had a reservation I waited over 45minutes

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Des Moines2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing! Seasoned to the Gods! The service was a 10 out of 10! I highly recommend if you’re thinking about it for you to stop thinking and go!

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Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 49 times today
Google Map for Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

420 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-1802

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Soul food, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–11:00 Brunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Lunch Daily 11:00–17:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:30–20:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–00:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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