Cafe Rabelais

Our second time celebrating birthday here. It was good French cuisine. The bread served warm and fresh. Food was great. Staff was good. I feel like I’m in France again whenever I come here.

We had Saturday night reservations and were seated promptly. The overall ambience was very romantic and perfect for date night. The escargot was delightful, get the 12, don't bother with the 6. She ordered the chicken breast with the raspberry sauce and I had the special which was a steak dish with incredible potatoes. Dessert was their pear dish and it was surprising in all the good ways. Service was a little sub par - the waitress was unable to help with the vast wine selection, other patrons seemed to be checked on more than us, etc, but it was nothing that spoiled the evening. We loved our experience and can't wait to go back. Lovely little restaurant, so happy we found this place.

Ordered a ribeye steak medium rare and it came out fully well done. The waitress clearly acknowledged and 15 minutes later they brought another stakeout that was 50% fat and gristle. Meat quality on both Cuts was not very good given the $60.00 price tag. You can get a much better cut of beef almost anywhere else.

My favorite French restaurant in Houston. Consistently good and has been for many years, you feel like you’re in France in a small, crowded French restaurant surrounded by wine bottles, crowded tables, good bread and wine, and not overly fancy interior just good classic French food. Lovely and special place for a romantic date night.

This place offers your traditional French cuisine. The overall taste of their dishes are above average. Their portion sizes are similar for the Houston area. The quality of their beef was slightly below average especially with the price they are charging. I really like their big and juicy muscles. But don't get the duck breast, it is dry not juicy at all.