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Lucille's, Houston, TX
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Lucille's

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 73 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

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Executive chef: Christopher Williams

From the OpenTable editors: Southern staples get progressive twists at this Houston mainstay helmed by acclaimed chef and James Beard finalist Chris Williams. In a 1920s mission-style home dressed with warm woods and family photographs, he brings a refined touch to Texas favorites like tender oxtail tamales and a brined, slow-fried yardbird with honey-spiced gravy—all inspired by his great-grandmother Lucille B. Smith, a culinary innovator in her day.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 568-2505
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event both on site and off premis.<br /><br />Our catering services can accommodate any event size.<br /><br />For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
  • Private party facilities
    Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event.Our facilities and location allow us to accommodate any event size.For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
  • Neighborhood
    Museum District
  • Cross street
    Metered street parking is available as well
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the lot directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucille's is celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "outstanding" Southern cuisine, making it a top choice for celebrations and casual dining alike. Guests rave about the "delicious" catfish and grits, "amazing" brunch options, and a welcoming atmosphere. Despite a few inconsistencies in service and seasoning, Lucille's remains a "favorite" spot in Houston, known for its delightful blend of tradition and culinary flair.

2,356 Reviews
  1. Michael

    Houston

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us met for lunch there today and had a perfect experience. I got the Yardbird, 1/4 fried chicken (I chose white meat) and it was some of the best fried chicken I have had in recent memory. It came with collard greens and mashed potatoes, both of which were great, although the potatoes were a bit dry. A friend got chicken and waffle with same fried chicken on a good looking waffle. The other got the bacon-cheeseburger with ground and braised beef. It looked totally awesome with hand cut fries. All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Our server was attentive and checked on us a couple of times without being intrusive. I would strongly recommend this restauarant!

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  2. Dana Lynn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and atmosphere was beautiful. Loved it

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  3. LBailey

    Austin

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex was our server. He was excellent. The food was delicious as always. Drinks were on point as well.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to bring out of state visitors. We had the hot rolls, biscuits, oxtail omelette and tamales. Didn’t think the hot rolls were all that great, would be open to trying the cornbread next time.

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  5. Nicolle D

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! The service was slow but just a mix up and once the server was chosen the service was great! The food was fantastic and so were the drinks. The shrimp and grits and friend green tomatoes were so good! The oxtail omelette is a must, truly unique and wonderful!

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  6. David

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service! Recommend the chili biscuits.

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  7. Meagan

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here for brunch a couple times and had a great experience. But I don’t think I’ll be back for a meal. We came for dinner. It took about 30 minutes for someone to come take our order. The menu was pretty limited (which I didn’t recall from brunch). Some of the menu items were out, which was frustrating. One order of chili biscuits wasn’t fully cooked (as evidenced by the next batch that came out looking golden brown, rather than a raw dough color.) I ended up ordering the pork shank, which was actually pretty tasty, but it didn’t look very appetizing at all. It was a huge portion and flavored well, but I came in a some sort of soup that was a bit confusing.

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  8. Virgene

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My colleagues and i are in Houston on business this week and thought it would be awesome to check out Lucille's. We ran into a lot of traffic and missed our reservation by probably thirty minutes. While we did have to wait for a little while (10 minutes or so), the hostess did her best to get us seated as soon as possible and even checked on us to make sure we were hving a great time. Our waitress, Linda, was also great. She made recommendations and just had a delightful personality. kudos to having a historic and well-maintained establishment with food to absolutely die for!

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  9. Marco

    Houston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing experience, first we started off with Truffle Brussel Sprouts and Cornbread. Brussel Sprouts tasted very bland, no truffle flavor at all, the egg whites were undercooked on top while the bottom was burnt to a crisp. Cornbread was okay but not great. As for our entrees I ordered the pork shank and the outside of the pork was very dry and room temp. Our waiter (Francine I believe) was the only positive of this experience. She was really attentive and even switched out my entree after I said I didn’t like it. The food quality was not her fault at all but she did give us amazing service and was very attentive. Overall we expected more out of the food especially at the price point. Seemed like the hype is bigger than the flavor here.

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  10. Mary

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks were delicious. They do not skimp on the oxtails.

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FAQs

Lucille's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 568-2505.

Lucille's is rated 4.4 stars by 2356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 73 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Lucille's

5512 La Branch Street, Houston, TX 77004

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Metered street parking is available as well
  • Neighborhood
    Museum District
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the lot directly across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 568-2505
  • Catering
    Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event both on site and off premis.<br /><br />Our catering services can accommodate any event size.<br /><br />For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
  • Private party facilities
    Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event.Our facilities and location allow us to accommodate any event size.For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
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