The last time we ate at Houston's, we waited 90 minutes for a table. They had quoted 45. We complained. They told us "just five to ten more minutes" a few times. I was super hungry and expected something to be comped. Anything. I guess they didn't feel the same.
And let's not kid ourselves - the food is just okay. I'm convinced people eat at Houston's because it's at the Biltmore, everyone wears their church clothes, and the decor is pretty nice. Dining here makes you feel like you have money, even though it's not very expensive. Or maybe that's just me.