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4.4
Awesome(27)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary french american • River Oaks
Booked 20 times today
Emma Jane is refined yet relaxed gathering place where friends can enjoy a delightful afternoon tea service along with a wonderful list of wines, champagne, and handcrafted cocktails. Our menu is designed around shared plates, with offerings for breakfast and dinner. Every dish is crafted to be savored together, creating an inviting and social dining experience. Whether you're with us to celebrate or simply unwind, Emma Jane brings a sense of unity to every occasion.
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4.7
Exceptional(2682)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary french american • River Oaks
Booked 32 times today
At a'Bouzy in the upscale River Oaks neighborhood of Houston, contemporary French and American cuisines are elevated to an art form, delighting diners with its chic, bubbly atmosphere and exceptional dishes. This restaurant, fueled by an impressive selection of underpriced champagne, offers a menu that balances innovation with classic sophistication. Guests rave about the seafood pot pie, describing it as "to die for," and the brunch experience as "spectacular" with a "high energy, bustling" vibe perfect for people watching. Whether it's the meticulously crafted cocktails or the fresh, seasonal ingredients in each dish, a'Bouzy provides a memorable dining adventure. As one enthusiastic diner noted, "the food and drinks and ambiance could not have been better." This spot is a beacon for those seeking a fusion of French flair and American creativity, all wrapped in a lively, stylish setting.
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4.8
Exceptional(2679)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary french american • River Oaks
Booked 58 times today
Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
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  • sam
    Atlanta Metro •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Emma Jane is that perfect something special! We enjoyed an incredible charcuterie board and the best shoe string fries I’ve ever come across. Service and ambience was excellent, can’t wait to come back!
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    Emma JanePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• River Oaks
    4.4
  • Stephanie
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Lovely dining experience -- very nice for a business meeting during seasonal holidays -- food was great overall, and the caviar special was tempting but we just had appetizer, entree, and dessert with coffee. All was excellent. If I could nitpick, I would say bring a small spoon when you serve the espresso and bring a loaf of hard crusted bread when you serve the escargot. But otherwise, all was very nice, thanks!
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    a'BouzyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• River Oaks
    4.7
  • Aimee
    Houston •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 3, 2024
    Reunion of two classmates for lunch. We were treated with just the right amount of attention and respect by the waitstaff. Your kindness was much appreciated. Thank you for the yummy food as well, of course! We have met there several times in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Kudos for the near perfection of your combination of food, atmosphere, and attention.
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    Brasserie 19Price: Very Expensive• French• River Oaks
    4.8
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