How is Houston's - Memphis restaurant rated?

Name: Houston's - Memphis
Address: 5000 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN, United States, 38117
Telephone: (901) 683-0915
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

Houston's - Memphis

4.6

170 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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Houston's in Memphis is an upscale eatery serving steak, pasta and seafood. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, and offers a full bar serving specialty cocktails. Established in 1983, the location features exposed wood beams and brick archways that add a touch of elegance to the meal. There's an outdoor patio that features fire pits and a koi pond. Meals at Houston's can start with appetizers, which include spinach and artichoke dip, house-smoked salmon, chilled jumbo shrimp, sigmature soup and ciabatta cheese toast. The burgers on the menu are ground in-house, and sandwiches like the Gulf Coast style fish sandwich and French dip au jus are always flavorful. The house specialties at Houston's include the Cajun trout, rotisserie chicken, barbecue pork ribs, roasted Prime rib and the USDA Prime filet. Finish the meal with coffee and dessert selections like the five nut brownie and hot fudge sundae.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Phone number
(901) 683-0915
Website
http://www.hillstone.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
5000 Poplar Ave Memphis, TN 38117
Neighborhood
East Memphis
Parking details
None

Grilled Chicken Salad$17.00
mixed greens, jicama, honey-lime vinaigrete and peanut sauce
Sashimi Tuna Salad$18.00
pan-seared ahi with mixed greens, avocado, mango and cilantro ginger vinaigrette
Thai Steak & Noodle Salad$18.00
marinated filet OR crispy chicken, avocado, mango, chopped peanuts
Caesar Salad$11.00
crisp romaine, Reggiano, rustic croutons and our eggless Caesar dressing

Sandwiches & Burgers

Our burgers are ground in-house each morning, served with your choice of French fries, coleslaw, or tabbouleh

Cheeseburger$15.00
fresh ground chuck, cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion on a house-made bun
House Made Veggie Burger$15.00
our signature recipe with sweet soy glaze and melted Monterey jack
Gulf Coast Style Fish Sandwich$16.00
crispy grouper, dill pickle, Thousand Island slaw, with a field greens salad
French Dip au Jus$18.00
thinly sliced roasted prime rib piled high on a house-made French roll

House Specialties

Oysters St. Charles$16.00
Great to Share! six crispy oysters on the half shel, creamed spinach, lemon aioli
Today's Very Fresh Fish
selection and preparation changes daily
- AQ
Rotisserie Chicken$21.00
slow roasted with crushed herbs, served with dirty rice (limited availability)
Scottish Salmon$26.00
hand filleted in-house, with whipped potatoes and today's green vegetable
Vince's Fried Shrimp$23.00
served with rémoulade, cocktail sauce and coleslaw
Barbecue Pork Ribs$27.00
slow cooked, with a loaded Idaho baked potato or french fries and coleslaw
Hawaiian Rib-Eye$33.00
pineapple sesame ginger marinade, served with a loaded Idaho baked potato
Pork Filet$26.00
hardwood grilled, served with whipped potatoes and braised red cabbage
Roasted Prime Rib$32.00
seasoned and roasted on the bone, whipped potatoes and today's green vegetable
USDA Prime Filet$39.00
hardwood grilled with bourbon cream sauce and loaded baked potato

Dessert & Coffee

Warm Five Nut Brownie$8.00
with vanila ice cream
Apple Walnut Cobbler$8.00
caramel topping
Fresh Ground Cofee$3.00
Espresso$2.00
Macchiato$2.00
Cappuccino$3.00

Market Sides

Today's Seasonal Vegetable$5.00
Tabbouleh$5.00
Broccoli$5.00
Braised Red Cabbage$5.00
Hand-Cut French Fries$5.00
Coleslaw$5.00
Dirty Rice$5.00
Whipped Potatoes$5.00
True Idaho Baked Potato$6.00

What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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BM
BirthdayMemphis
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My son and his prom date has a great experience. They were very impressed!
V
Valarie
Memphis/West TN
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had not been to Houston's in years but this time the food was wonderful & there were good choices on the menu. Will definitely re-visit.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2017
overall3food3service5ambience4
The food wasn’t as great as it had been.. But the waitress was great
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Houston's is always a favorite date nite restaurant! Food and Service is always excellent! We enjoyed our dinner, and our server! We feasted on Crab Cakes and Shrimp! Fabulous!
NS
NicholasS
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
Enjoyed the evening. The food was good but wine was a little overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! The staff were very kind and professional. We enjoyed the lighting and appearance of an intimate setting but the music was really loud.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Exceptional service! Absolutely love this place
K
Kate
Mississippi
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my and my husband's first experience here after I've seen so many of my friends take their spouses and families. I absolutely loved it and would even go so far as to say it is a new favorite restaurant. It was nice to have a date night with just the two of us, and the servers at Houston's helped to make it very enjoyable. Our waitress was fantastic, the food was phenomenal. My only regret is not saving room for dessert.
C
Chifoodie
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2017
overall4food4service3ambience3
We had a wonderful experience. Caitlin went above and beyond to make our table extra special my nieces 21st birthday. Thank you, Caitlin!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
I like and enjoy Houston's -- every time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food are always on point. The staff are kind, friendly and courteous.
FS
FabledSanta
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
A bit pricey, but the service and consistently great food helps make up for most of that issue. Prime rib is not always consistent in texture, but it is usually soft enough and, if we were truly upset, our wait staff person would take care of it promptly. We prefer not.
MV
MichaelV
Exclusive
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
We have always enjoyed the traditional salad. But lately it has gotten smaller and smaller and many ingredients have been replaced! Leave the salad alone !!!
LM
LoveMemphis
Memphis/West TN
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience3
Houston's is always good for meeting clients for lunch. The service is good without being intrusive, the food is good and the spacing of the tables provides enough privacy for conversations. The noise level is moderate which is both good and bad. There is enough background noise to allow conversations to be private but sometime a little too noisy to allow for quiet conversation. Definitely on my "go-to" list for business lunch.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience4
I enjoyed spending time there for my sister's birthday. Our server, Jade was everything you'd want in a waitstaff, and then some!!!!
J
Jaymom
Exclusive
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
I have visited many times in the past. I wanted to celebrate early Valentines with my fiance since he has never been. It was busy, but with reservations we only waited 10 minutes . The food came out timely and was delicious
BM
BirthdayMemphis
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love it here!!! My special occasion favorite spot!!!
MS
MichelleS
Memphis/West TN
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful meal as always!! One of our favorite spots.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is always superb at Houston's; I'm never disappointed. Large portions and tasty. I love going to Houston's and glad they take reservations thru Open Table. There's always a crowd!
JH
JulieH
Memphis/West TN
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Houston's has been a favorite for years! My sister came to town and it was a must do lunch spot. We love the salads and impeccable service!
CM
CMWirt
Memphis/West TN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience5
The food was a little off which is unusual for Houstons. The service was amazing as usual.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I believe my server name was ALLIE ! She was great and attentive
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Seated right at our reservation time at 7pm. Food was excellent. And we had a new server - Leanna. She was great! Very knowledgeable and helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Houston's food and service are impeccable.
g
girlsnightout
Memphis/West TN
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent as usual. Houstons Never disappoints
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very impressed. 2nd time in 18 days
EB
EllaB
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Being from Canada we try to get to a Houstons/Hillstone restaurant when ever we travel to the USA. Hands down the best ribs ever! We were disappointed that they didn't have the signature grilled artichoke appetizer but the food did not disappoint. Ribs in Memphis - you can't go wrong.
A
Alwood
Memphis/West TN
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience4
I always enjoy the Prime Rib because it is usually tender and of excellent quality. This time it wasn't as tender and tasty as usual. A small serving of mashed potatoes and a large serving of broccoli were served on the side. The potatoes were OK, but the seasoning of the broccoli was strong and off-putting. The house salad that we began our meal with was nothing special. No bread is served at Houston's. My companion and I both had the same meal and our opinions were the same. For desert, we ordered the brownie and key lime pie. Both were delicious. I will return again for the Prime Rib in hopes that the same excellent quality as in the past will be served.
s
seriousfoodie
Naples
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patrick Rivers our waiter was amazing! We have had him before and he makes the dining experience very personable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2017
overall4food4service5ambience5
unique ambiance
t
tj2424
San Antonio
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
We recently moved to Memphis from Texas & had never eaten at Houston'a since our town did not have. We were given a gift certificate from our neighbors & are happy to say what a delicious treat our meal was! We will definitely return SOON!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience4
Once we were seated everything was fine. Great server and good food. But I was quite disappointed that we had to wait 25 minutes after our reservation to be seated.
MG
MrsGhost
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Matthew was the most amazing server. I've sat with him on two occasions and each better than the last. His vibrant energy and passion he delivers offers a relaxed enjoyable evening.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience4
They ran out of black eyed peas on New Year's Day...what is going on at Houston's these days? My friend sent her undercooked tuna salad back twice. We had to beg for a wine cooler to keep our champagne chilled. Service was amateurish at best. Reluctant to return any time soon
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2017
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food was good as always. Service was surprisingly below par- a first experience for me. Had to ask a second time for condiments we had ordered and found the side serving for one of our dishes a bit meager. Again surprising. Hope this a one time experience.
T
Tabetha
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food4service4ambience4
It was an overall good experience, I'd definitely return
d
drl46
Memphis/West TN
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall3food4service2ambience5
I have been a customer of Houston's for 30 years and over that period of time the food offered and service given was always 5 star excellent quality. Over the last couple of years both have declined and unfortunately for me I think my New Years Eve dinner there will be my last. Shame on them for allowing their food and service to no longer be in accordance with their prices or ambience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall3food2service5ambience4
My prime rib wasn't a good cut, had little flavor and my wife's filet was cooked perfectly but had no flavor. Service was perfect but the food did not merit the price. I don't mind paying for good food but I will not be back here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall3food2service4ambience5
Disappointing. The last two times I've been I've noticed the portions are much smaller than they used to be. We all ordered the Crispy Chicken Club Salad. I found only two very small chicken tenders in my salad as did my friends. Not a good value at $16. They've also done the same with the prime rib sandwich. Probably half the meat as it used to be.
s
suzannep
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
1.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2016
overall1food1service1ambience4
It takes so long to get your check and pay. Food used to be SO much better along w/ service. It feels like they forget your table. It's also strange how there is a 45 min wait but so many empty clean and unclean tables open, maybe not enough servers? Every time we go b/c our youngest really likes the chicken fingers, we say we will not come back. Think this past visit is our final one.

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Houston's - Memphis is rated 4.6 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

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Neighborhood
East Memphis
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.hillstone.com/
Phone number
(901) 683-0915

Houston's - Memphis

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Starters

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$12.00

Ciabatta Cheese Toast$6.00

Traditional Salad$8.00

House-Smoked Salmon$13.00

Emerald Kale Salad$6.00

Tonight's Signature Soup$7.00

Salads

Grilled Chicken Salad$17.00

Sashimi Tuna Salad$18.00

Thai Steak & Noodle Salad$18.00

Caesar Salad$11.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Cheeseburger$15.00

House Made Veggie Burger$15.00

Gulf Coast Style Fish Sandwich$16.00

French Dip au Jus$18.00

House Specialties

Oysters St. Charles$16.00

Today's Very Fresh Fish

Rotisserie Chicken$21.00

Scottish Salmon$26.00

Vince's Fried Shrimp$23.00

Barbecue Pork Ribs$27.00

Hawaiian Rib-Eye$33.00

Pork Filet$26.00

Roasted Prime Rib$32.00

USDA Prime Filet$39.00

Dessert & Coffee

Warm Five Nut Brownie$8.00

Apple Walnut Cobbler$8.00

Fresh Ground Cofee$3.00

Espresso$2.00

Macchiato$2.00

Cappuccino$3.00

Market Sides

Today's Seasonal Vegetable$5.00

Tabbouleh$5.00

Broccoli$5.00

Braised Red Cabbage$5.00

Hand-Cut French Fries$5.00

Coleslaw$5.00

Dirty Rice$5.00

Whipped Potatoes$5.00

True Idaho Baked Potato$6.00

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