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| - I've eaten at various Houston's branches many times over the last 20 years, in many cities, and the best thing I can say about it is that it is very predictable. It's a chain restaurant that lies in between the 1st tier chains (e.g., Arnie Morton's) and the 3rd tier chains (Chili's).
Food - Fine, if somewhat boring
Decor - Corporate posh; comfortable but bland
Service - Excellent, well trained staff
Value - Not so good. Dinner will set you back $100, easily, without wine. Wine in particular is extremely over-priced here.
Back in the day, they were a much better value. At $25 to $30 for nearly every entrée, it's not such a great deal. There is almost always a better choice nearby from my experience.
In short, a great place to take someone unadventurous who is more comfortable at a chain restaurant than an owner-operated place, which is why it's so popular for corporate type lunches and travelers I guess.
It's fine for corporate events, but when I'm spending my own money, I'd much rather eat at Ruth's Chris or Arnie Morton's, which are only slightly more expensive but much nicer.
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