Houston's is a great restaurant when it comes to their food. However, don't come here without reservations or else you will have to deal with the poor attitudes from their hostesses. We made the mistake of coming without reservations and waited the full one hour and a half to be seated. We contemplated leaving to another restaurant but figured we would wait. We patiently waited for our table as we saw multiple customers being seated. During that time we were able to make observations on the way people were dressed. Most people were dressed for the occasion others were not. For example, flip flops with socks and hoodie, tank tops, and T-shirt's and gym shorts.
When it was our turn to be seated the hostess then decided to tell me that I would have to remove my hat once in the dining area. I guess my button down and nice jeans weren't good enough. Next time I should wear flip flops with socks and a hoodie.
What I don't understand is why the hostess took an hour an half to tell me I couldn't were my hat. Yet, they have a "dress code".
Not even Bobby Flays restaurant Gato in NYC is this strict.