Bistro Menil

Really nice atmosphere and service. Although we had to wait for a good five minutes to be seated. We went there for Afternoon Tea, and to be honest, I expected better food and pastries. I loved the fact that there was a lot of variety and you could taste a decent number of different finger foods and pastries, but I think the quality should have been better for the price. Overall, interesting experience, but for me not worth a second try.

The food was just amazing! Flavorful and with stunning presentation; great attention to details. The server was very courteous and appropriate, giving us enough time between courses without rushing us. The atmosphere was a little too crowded but not impossible to bear. The price was high for a single course and a shared appetizer and dessert. To be realistic, it should be advertised as five $ signs ($$$$$). Overall, it was very good, but be ready for a large check.

A group of 4 of us visited here as part of a 20 year college reunion. What a delightful treat. We started off with champagne, then a beautiful 3 tiered platter came out with finger sandwiches, crab cakes, crème brûlées, lemon tarts, raspberry cakes. Then we each got our own pot of tea! It was such a fun highlight of our trip. My favorite finger sandwich was the little BLTs. The crab cakes were small and cute and delicious. My favorite dessert was definitely the lemon tarts. This experience was so worth the price!

We were there on an off night, as in it was a Saturday dinner but Beyoncé was in town so the restaurant was empty. It's usually pretty booked, always make reservations. On busy night you won't be hearing each other well, so no first dates, no serious dinners, just best for good times with friends and family. The food is good. It is fresh and generous servings too. I remember the 12-hour Beef Short Rib, it was good.. The desserts don't disappoint either. Overall it was a great dinner. If you are visiting the museum this s a great place to take a break and get some snacks during the day. The attire in the evenings is a little more formal. Just beware. But it's Houston it's not like they are going to turn you down because you showed up in shorts.

The chef came and greeted me and this is my first time here. Its my birthday so I felt so special and welcome! The afternoon tea was delicious. Its not a white gloved tea service but the savories were delicious and the price was just right. The work put into their items shows and everything was fresh. The best dessert was the lemon meringue tarts!!

Every single thing we tried is delicious, amazing quality and freshly made.. The fried calamari, the eggplant fries, the watermelon cucumber salad & the Amalfi pizza are highly recommended. For dessert, the Tuscan Almond torte was a perfect balance between sweet & citrus.. Allan, our server, was very friendly, and every single thing he recommended was on point. We are definitely coming back! :)

Lovely, lovely spot. Easy to access from the museum parking lot. Set in a separate building from the collection. As expected, the place feels very well designed and artsy. The beautiful food matches the setting, and is also very good and creative. We enjoyed a duck salad, excellent ratatouille, and exceptional grain/vegetable bowl. Dining spaces include two rooms, a fenced patio, and an entry patio. Table service.