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Hours
Mon
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tue
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thu
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Food and ambience
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
Menu
Kids Menu
All kids dinners served with french fries
Chicken Strip Dinner
US$10.95
Grilled Cheese Dinner
US$7.95
Prime Filet Dinner
6 oz
US$17.95
Prime Strip Dinner
10 oz
US$17.95
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Details
About
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
CUISINES
Steakhouse
Special Diets
Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
Contribute
4.5
198 reviews
Excellent
142
Very good
39
Average
13
Poor
3
Terrible
1
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122 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Well you have to have one blowout meal on holiday and we chose Pappas Bros for a slap up steak.
It proved to be a great choice.
Book ahead as the place was rammed, we only had to wait about five to ten minutes for a table.
Even with it largely being steaks there was a lot to choose from. The waiter went through the cuts and where the steaks came from which I guess is a bit of Americana for you.
Personally I had the duo of filet medallions as they came with crab and some other seafood delights. It was very good indeed. All of us enjoyed what we had.
The sides are all extra but it was pointed out that one side would more than feed two people.
Perhaps the only drawback was that it was very dark with, I guess, "mood lighting" being the order of the day. It's also very loud, in terms of ambience, which I didn't mind but isn't perhaps what all would want.
Written 15 February 2020
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texansonya
Houston64 contributions
Dec 2020 • family
Dinner last night was absolutely delicious!! Elegant restaurant without freeing arrogant. Robert, our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable and personable making our dining experience excellent. Cocktails were made to perfection, Blanton Old Fashion was great, The Margarita my husband ordered was the best I've ever had!! I recommend the Crab cake appetizers. The caviar and accompaniments were delish. If available, hands down the A5 Waygu strip steak served on a slab of Himalayan sea salt was out of this World. Literally melted in your mouth like butter!! Very, very rich steak, don't be fooled by portion. We had a party of five, everyone's steak was perfectly cooked. The sides were all great, au gratin potatoes, crab man n cheese, creamed spinach. The wine list is extensive, may want to review before you go. The bottle of wine we ordered was placed in a carafe to aerate while we enjoyed cocktails. Again, service was impeccable!! You can't go wrong ordering anything here. As mentioned in other reviews it is very pricey so be prepared to spend accordingly. Can't wait to return. Very memorable experience.
Written 27 December 2020
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Jamal H
Waco70 contributions
Mar 2022 • none
I came here primarily for the steak after I could not find a reservation at the primary location at Westheimer.
Service was detailed and warm and we were even sat down by one of the managers. Water was refilled constantly which was welcomed. Bread was great and extremely dense and fluffy and also served with real butter which is a touch I always appreciate.
My group got the prime and bone-in ribeye as well as the porterhouse. All of the steaks were seasoned beautifully and the salt did not intrude upon the palate while the pepper mainly served to uplift the dishes. They were cooked beautifully and achieved a great tenderness and the ribeyes both had great marbling while the porterhouse, which essentially encompassed a combinaton of filet mignon and New York strip, was extremely rich despite the comparatively lesser marbling found in the cut.
The dry-aging of the steak is especially notable as it produced a highly complex and variable flavour profile. I usually cannot discern too well the flavours of dry-aging but this one was particularly notable with a slightly smokey and earthly undertone supporting the beef.
The sides were a mixed bag. I thought that the Brussels sprouts were slightly on the dry side and didn't have a lot of flavour variation. The asparagus was solidly cooked and flavourful however.
The chocolate midnight cake for desert was fantastic. The strawberries provided a great tartness that cut through the decadency and rich sweetness of the cake and chocolate mousse filling. The ice cream was especially notable, usually restaurants will just give ice cream without any topping but this particular ice cream was topped with caramel and pecans which blended amazingly well an the ice cream in general was a great complement of the dish. I usually enjoy upscale restaurant desserts in general but I really thought this one was particularly well done.
It is a bit on the expensive side but I also noticed that with the portion sizes (aside from the filet mignon where the largest is 12 ounces, the portions are upwards of 14 ounces) and factoring in that the richness and quality of the steak, it's a pricey endeavour but well worthwhile in the end.
Written 13 March 2022
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Forwardwego888
New York City21 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Honestly I was having a nice meal having flown in from Chicago. The steak was good, the potatoes ok and the wedge salad fantastic.
Until the bill came and lo instead of $15 I was charged $20. Now $5 when you’re eating at Pappas is no significant BUT they should tell you that adding bacon to the salad is an extra $5 though I must admit I’ve never even heard of a wedge salad without bacon but if it’s extra they have to tell you it’s extra.
This is the kind of underhandedness one would not expect at a good steakhouse and I don’t like to leave a meal feeling manipulated.
Plenty of restaurants without such sleaze so won’t go back to any Pappas restaurants.
Written 2 December 2020
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Ariel T
Mexico City13 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Had much higher expectations. We went to celebrate a special occasion on a Saturday night, 7:30 pm. Arrived on time but our table was not available yet so we had to wait at the bar. When our table was eventually ready, we were asked to pay for the drinks at the bar before we had actually finished them and before we could sit at the table. Tacky.
We also observed that at least 60% of patrons were dressed as slobs. T-shirts, flannels, running pants, sneakers... even a guy in cammo pantsand trek shoes. We sat next to a table with young children watching cartoons on their ipads and making noise. We may as well have gone to McDonalds.
Meat was rather sinewy. Needed to be better salted. Had the New York and Prime. Not acceptable at the prices charged. Asparagus is advertised as jumbo on the menu but we got regular, overcooked vegetables... Was the kitchen having an off day?
On a more positive note, our waiter gave us impeccable service and the wine was very good. Unfortunately, I will not be back nor will I recommend the place.
Written 14 December 2020
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Kankead8
Atlanta175 contributions
Feb 2020 • business
My waitress was outstanding, even though I was on the phone! She made great suggestions! I went for the scallops...which were really tasty and with a mild spice . The filet was cooked to perfection, and I found it to be tasty too! It’s not dry aged, but I didn’t care! She recommended the Brussel sprouts, with the lemon soy vinaigrette ....they were as good as I’ve ever had! The bourbon selection was top notch and the prices on that was very reasonable. Overall, a very good experience! I will come again! The bread, which apparently non of us should eat anymore, was really good, and very filling....going to the gym now!
Written 26 February 2020
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Luisa Mercedes
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Came for celebration, ordered cream brule from desserts menu list and it came without cookies, which were advertised on the menu . Richard fixed this fast and professionally. In this place you feel important, you know what I mean. What matters in a nice restaurant is not only the food but the attention and atmosphere.
Written 15 January 2020
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Jrryo
Los Angeles255 contributions
May 2021 • none
Mother’s Day dinner on Saturday evening. The cocktails were great and the oysters were excellent. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient, the steaks were delicious and prepared to perfection. The wine list was great. Our first trip to Houston, and this meal made it an outstanding celebration!
Written 10 May 2021
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Cheryll Plummer
Metairie12 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
If you want to feel like royalty, you must visit this restaurant! I have never in my life been treated with such amazing care. Isaac, our waiter, was phenomenal. He was highly knowledgeable and personable. He made me and my friends feel welcomed and he was highly attentive. If you want a 10/10 experience, make sure to ask for isaac!! Phillip the manager was incredible as well! Try the turtle gumbo, it was the best gumbo I ever had. The Fliet minion was a moist tender piece of meat and key lime pie was amazing. Cheesecake was humongous so we took some home, the graham cracker crust was to do for.
Written 18 September 2022
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Joetfan
Longview69 contributions
Sept 2022 • couples
Anniversary dinner with reservation. Waited 15 minutes for our table. Ushered to table facing kitchen service entrance. Asked to rearrange seating to face away from kitchen door. Cocktails were good. Wedge salad excellent. Porterhouse was nicely cooked but lacked a good crust, was very tender, but almost flavorless. Loaded baked potato was large and tasty but with sloppy presentation. Wine service was slow, arriving half way through eating the steak. Finished with chocolate dipped strawberries, compliment’s of the restaurant for our anniversary which was very nice.
Written 15 September 2022
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Michael Byers
Arlington10 contributions
Mar 2022 • couples
Service was impeccable and ambiance of restaurant was reserved and classy. I also loved how they exhibited all the steaks in the front. Our porterhouse was huge (36 oz) and cooked to our liking, lot of flavor and red inside how it should be. Our cheesecake was also delicious. Wasn’t impressed with side dishes for such a fine dining location. Mashed potatoes were not close to the some of homeade mashed potatoes I’ve tried and mac and cheese wasn’t anything to remember. Perhaps it was just an off night on those. Would go back on future trips to houston.
Written 16 March 2022
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Keith D
Richardson1228 contributions
Apr 2022 • couples
Pappas Bros Steakhouse is our go-to restaurant for anniversary celebrations, and this was our first time to visit the downtown Houston location. The food was as delightful as with other locations. This was our first time to try the lobster deviled eggs and they were amazing. We kept to the seafood theme with a salmon in an Oscar sauce. Excellent wine list and we look forward to returning in the future.
Written 25 September 2022
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Ameyjomcmanus
Houston11 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
The evening at Pappas downtown was amazing from beginning to end. The bar served the best Paloma I’d ever had with all fresh ingredients. We ordered from the HRW weeks menu which was 3 courses and sizeable servings of each. The steaks were cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were delicious. Nothing was amiss as our server was there to make sure everything came out in a timely manner. I don’t have enough adjectives to describe what a special evening it was.
Written 20 September 2024
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Patrick D'Enforte
Pompano Beach4 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
We did a date night vacation dinner here and very much enjoyed it. Great hospitality and customer care. You can tell it has great management. Our Caesar salad was excellent but really the stars of the show were the 42 oz. Porterhouse steak and graham cracker crust cheesecake. The steak was cooked to perfection and was soooo good that we took the bone back to the hotel. The cheesecake was as good as I’ve had in quite a while. The crust was amazing!! I would say the sides (lobster Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes) were above average both nothing special. All in all, a great meal and experience here
Written 6 December 2022
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Krishna M
32 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Pappas offer the best dry aged steaks in town. It is cooked to order and served in style! Our server Derek was attentive to a fault. The manager came twice to ensure our satisfaction. Their Manhattan was one of the best I have had. We were there to celebrate our anniversary, and every one from the front desk, manager, wait staff, and even valet wished us well! We have been to other steakhouses, but this stands out. Quality of food, attentive service and personalised approach makes this my favourite place to visit.
Written 25 August 2023
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