Houston's

All 28 rated mentions, most helpful first

  • in:Whatever happened to Hillstone Midtown?70 pts

    “I have had one, single meal that missed in quality and delivery the entire time. That’s pretty impressive to me. There is a lot to be said for consistency, especially when it’s consistently delicious for what it is.”

    H2

  • in:Best French Dip in NYC3 pts
    replying to u/rrjunkie: I know this isn't an impressive recommendation since it's a big chain, but Hillstone's near Madison Sq. Park has a really solid french dip.

    “Their ribs give me life. It was my go to spot for my birthdays as a kid.”

    H2

  • in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?1 pts
    replying to u/purpleflagbook: Houston’s was awesome on Park ave south

    “I loved the Houston's on the UES! Their spinach-artichoke dip was the best.”

    H2

  • in:I had the Salt Hank's. The hype is real. Outrageously good.1 pts
    replying to u/kylife: My standard for a French dip is Houston’s/hillstone is it better than theirs? To be fair theirs does not have cheese

    “I may be biased because Hillstone’s/Houston’s French Dip is my all-time favorite dish at any restaurant”

    H2

  • in:If you could close one NYC restaurant for good...1 pts
    replying to u/mulleargian: I have some NYC restaurants that I really dislike, but they bring others joy so I wouldn’t want to yuck yums. Hillstone is a good example. I’d be supportive of closing The Smith because: fuck the Sackler family. And I struggle to imagine The Smith bringing true joy to anybody/being anything other than a convienient spot for out of towners (although I’m sure these people do exist.) Aside from that, maybe Salts Cure? The line list it de blocks the footpath all weekend long and their health inspection history is... colorful, to put it politely.

    “I actually have loved Hillstone/Houstons here, LI Denver for years. But solely for their French Dips.”

    H2

  • in:Whatever happened to Hillstone Midtown?0 pts
    replying to u/ponybluemoon: I get why everyone is trying to dunk on Hillstone/Houston’s. However, over my lifetime, I have been to this franchise probably near 100 times. I have had one, single meal that missed in quality and delivery the entire time. That’s pretty impressive to me. There is a lot to be said for consistency, especially when it’s consistently delicious for what it is.

    “they have some of the nastiest service ever for no reason at all. I don't give two fucks how the food tastes if staff is all nasty a-holes lol it's why I wouldn't step foot into my local Houston's”

    H2

  • in:Whatever happened to Hillstone Midtown?28 pts
    replying to u/nippyhedren: Why do people like going to Hillstone? The food is fine but it’s a fucking Houston’s! It blows my mind that it’s always packed and hard to get reservations.

    “Hillstone, Houston’s, Honor Bar- all of them are consistent and delicious!”

    H1

  • in:Hillstone waitlist9 pts
    replying to u/TurbulentArea69: I weirdly love how popular Hillstone is. The food is good!

    “One of my go to for casual meetups and it makes for a great impression.”

    H1

  • in:Hillstone waitlist7 pts
    replying to u/EagleFly_5: Same goes for Houston’s for me closer to home in NJ. One of my go to for casual meetups and it makes for a great impression. I don’t go often to either of the two places but if all else fails I’ll go there.

    “It is above average, extremely consistent, and very delicious for familiar, well executed favorites.”

    H1

  • in:Whatever happened to Hillstone Midtown?3 pts
    replying to u/ponybluemoon: I get why everyone is trying to dunk on Hillstone/Houston’s. However, over my lifetime, I have been to this franchise probably near 100 times. I have had one, single meal that missed in quality and delivery the entire time. That’s pretty impressive to me. There is a lot to be said for consistency, especially when it’s consistently delicious for what it is.

    “At the end of the day, good food is good food. They never set out to be culinary pioneers, but there’s a lot to be said about consistency in restaurants and, in my opinion, they are unmatched.”

    H1

  • in:Best French Dip in NYC1 pts
    replying to u/Eviana27: Hillstone/houstons there’s one left in the city I’m pretty sure they low key have THE yummiest French dip ever

    “Came here to say this!”

    H1

  • in:Whatever happened to Hillstone Midtown?-14 pts
    replying to u/Ok-Lab4111: Hillstone, Houston’s, Honor Bar- all of them are consistent and delicious!

    “Consistent, sure. But there are a billion places to go in NYC that are much more interesting and delicious.”

    H1