Pappas Bros Steakhouse

I celebrated my 26^th birthday here with a large group and it exceed all my expectations. I had the filet and that table spilt the crab Mac (which is a must), along with a bunch of other sides I can’t remember but I feel like you can’t go wrong with whatever you order. The table had a mixture of cocktails and wine which were all good. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and very attentive. I feel like this place is worth every penny for the food and dining experience. At the end I was surprised with a free desert which is my new favorite.
Only downside is I wish they were open for lunch!

I recently discovered something new at Pappas Bros, which came as a shock because I thought I’ve had everything here already. KING CRAB LEGS! Out of this world! I have returned twice already to just eat a pound of legs with oysters for dinner, totally skipping the steak. $ 3.95/oz and each leg ranges from 13 – 25 oz. It is my new favorite ultra premium fine food.

FOOD WAS EXCELLENT, Service was great!, I ordered the Sea Bass with sautéed spinach and lobster Mac and cheese. I had absolutely NO COMPLAINTS the entire evening.

I recently dined at Pappa’s Steakhouse for my boyfriend and I’s two year anniversary. The ambiance is very high end and the service is impeccable. My reason for 3 stars is the food. I ordered a salad and a fish and both were okay. I have certainly had better of both items and at a significantly lower price. Each plate was lacking in flavor and my fish was way undercooked for my taste. On the other hand, our waiter was great. He was just attentive enough and brought us free dessert for our anniversary. The dessert was the largest piece of cheesecake I have ever seen and also the tastiest!

The babe and I came here for his birthday. We had reservations at 7:15 pm and it was packed when we got there. They had a full house! We didn’t have to wait long before we got to our table. Our server, Jeri greeted us and was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. He told us the specials of the day and made everything sound so appetizing. He was super attentive and made sure to answer all our questions and needs.
I was looking through the wine menu and someone came up and asked if I needed help looking for something. I described what I wanted and he knew exactly what to get. I never got his name, but he could’ve been the sommelier or the manager. The wine was perfect!
JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKES
The crabcakes was good. It was very flavorful and I love the fresh crab meat. The crispy exterior and the moist interior was perfect. I love the lemon sauce that the crabcakes was laid on. It was the perfect mixture of fresh seafood with some tart acidity.
FILET MIGNON
The filet was so tender. The babe got it medium rare and it was perfect! It was seasoned so well and I love that it wasn’t chewy or tough at all.
PAN-​SEARED SEA BASS– with Maine lobster
My sea bass was moist and the presentation was beautiful. Just one look at it and I wanted to eat it all in one bite. The lobster was cooked to perfection. The only thing I would’ve liked differently was the flavoring of the sea bass. It was tender and fresh, but the flavors didn’t soak into the fish; so eating it was a bit bland.
SIDES– haricot verts and mashed potatoes
The haricot verts were amazing! I love that it was cooked perfectly and still was crunchy when you bit into it. They were so green and crisp, but so light in flavor. The mashed potatoes were your typical potatoes. They were creamy and filling.
MILK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE & TOASTED MARSHMALLOW– with dark chocolate ganache, toffee pieces & vanilla-​malt sauce (added vanilla haagen-​dazs ice cream)
I was hesitant at first because I’m not a chocolate fan, but I wanted to give it a try because Jeri made it out to be super amazing. The first bite and I literally died of happiness! It was so creamy, decadent, rich, and flavorful. The chocolate is not overly sweet and the marshmallow made the dish even creamier and fluffier. I was afraid that it would be too sweet so I added vanilla ice cream and it was perfect! The cold sweet ice cream went really well with the warm chocolate mousse cake. It was the perfect ending to our evening dinner.
Service was phenomenal, food was amazing, atmosphere was classy, and the evening was lovely. It was the perfect place to eat at. I definitely have to come back. There is so much on the menu that I would like to try. They set a high standard and I have a strong feeling they’re gonna keep it up there; so I’ll be coming back.

I have no idea why I didn’t make a review of this place when I went here a year ago on Christmas Eve but it’s safe to say that this steakhouse was the best steakhouse I ever been to!
It was my boyfriend and I’s first Christmas together and he decided to take me here for a date! The whole experience was great from the moment we walked into the doors.
We were a little late for our reservation because of traffic, literally. It was Christmas Eve! Everybody’s at the Galleria area for REALLY last minute Christmas shopping. But we were sat immediately. Our server was very polite and attentive, she was engaging and not boring for once. But seriously, she was attentive with everything so ¹⁰⁄₁₀ for service.
The food! man. For appetizers we ordered the bacon wrapped scallops, which was VERY DELICIOUS and then we ordered our entreé. My boyfriend and I looooove eating steak with seafood so we both ordered the Surf and Turf, which contained a lobster and a filet (I forgot how many ounces each one was) with a side of mashed potato and roasted wild mushrooms. The lobster comes with melted butter on the side just in case ya need some but it was just perfect enough for me. My boyfriend loved how they cooked the filet how he wanted, medium rare. Me, I don’t really mind, food is food :)
I didn’t get to finish my entreé so I packed it to-​go but I still wanted to order dessert so I ordered the pecan pie and it was so filling I couldn’t finish it nor could my boyfriend. Plus he wouldn’t let me take it to-​go since it was only a little bit left. *cries alittle inside*
Overall, I would loooove to come back here again and splurge and try more appetizers but I’ll still stick to the surf and turf! It’s still my favorite.

I loooooove this steakhouse! You honestly cannot go wrong with anything that you order here. My husband and I come here every year to celebrate our anniversary. If you fill out one of their comment cards, there’s a spot where you can include your anni date and they’ll mail you a $ 25 coupon every year.
My favorite things to order:
Apps:
1. Crab cakes– a generous portion served with the most delectable and creamy sauce. Delicious!
Entrées:
1. Grilled double lamb chops (medium rare), hold the jelly– oh my goodness I cannot say enough about their amazing chops. Yum yum yum yum yum! My absolute favorite entrée.
2. Filet duo– my husband’s favorite (rare) and also delicious! We like our steaks with the butter on the side.
3. Bone-​in ribeye
4. Porterhouse
Sides:
1. Onion rings (gigantic)
2. Roasted wild mushrooms
3. Skillet potatoes
4. Lettuce wedge
Dessert:
1. Crème brûlée
⁵⁄₅ all around. Service is also always impeccable. Highly recommend for a nice dinner!

Truly, as good as it gets.
I’m a long-​time fan of Taste of Texas. And while I always will be a fan of the complete experience that is the Taste of Texas, I objectively can say that Pappas’ steak is better. It just is.
And that crazy wine selection. They have over $ 10MM worth of wine in inventory. It’s nuts.
Just take my word for it — I rarely use those words — the steak here’s good. Really good.

This was on my must try list for my first visit to Texas (read it had been voted best steak house)! Coming from California, first impression was that the Texas portions are indeed huge (smallest cut on the menu was a whopping 8 oz! And for $ 50-​$ 60!).
I was part of a group of 6 people, which included 3 couples. Each couple shared one 8 or 12 oz steak which was more than enough! We also ordered several sides to share with the table: lobster Mac n cheese (a table favorite), onion rings (mega sized and I think it was tempura instead of flour), potato au gratin (great for cheese lovers), grilled asparagus (was just eh), a deviled egg appetizer (was delicious! First deviled egg I had where you put the filling on the egg yourself). Everything was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Steak was phenomenal: so tender and juicy.
I had to take leftovers home to make room for dessert:) We ordered the Crème brûlée (my all time favorite dessert! It was yummy but not the best Crème brûlée I’ve ever had by any means), pecan pie, and successfully got upsold on the chocolate turtle dove cake.
We also loved that the candies by the front for you to grab on the way out are Andes mints! Oh, there are also match boxes of you don’t like Andes mints.

WOW!!! Best experience at ANY restaurant ever! From the start, everything was amazing. Boyfriend and I had our anniversary dinner last night. Had a glass of champagne at the bar while we waited for our table. Two bartenders, the girl (Jerry) and the guy (so sorry I don’t remember his name), were so busy but still gave amazing service. The guy bartender overheard me telling my boyfriend how amazing the strawberries looked, and the next thing I know, I look over and see a strawberry in a glass waiting for me!
Then the hostess (Judy) came by to take us to our table. She was so kind and sweet too! Amazing that even as crazy busy as they were, she took her time and chatted with me as we walked to the table. She didn’t just rush us quickly to the table so she can go about her business.
Server was Steven. He was great too! Took his time, answered every little question (we had a ton) and was super patient. Deviled eggs were yum!!! Wine we ordered was super! The sommelier came by and new exactly what wine we were trying to describe (Black chicken). I ordered the Bone in filet. Usually get steaks well done (don’t judge me) but decided to be adventurous and get it medium. When it arrived, I realized who was I kidding, I needed it well done. Hahaha they were so incredibly kind to take it back and cook it a little longer for me. Had the crab Mac n cheese (it was ok) and au gratin potatoes (amazing and super cheesy). Pecan pie was super delicious (and turns out complimentary since it was our anniversary).
The attention to detail was incredible. I will forever be spoiled now when I go other places and service won’t compare.
Oh also because it was our anniversary dinner, they placed a little thing of flowers on the table too. See… attention to detail wow!!!

We know the Pappa’s brand in Houston, Texas well, they do seafood, Tex-​Mex, BBQ, and much more, and their fine dining establishment of their steakhouse is top notch. My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary here and it was simply impeccable. From the ambience, to the service, and the food, everything was great.
Their hour of operations are limited, dinner time only, and they’re closed on Sundays, so be sure to make reservations ahead of time. We had an early dinner reservation, 5:30 PM, which is usually early for me but it worked out nicely since we were enjoying drinks and appetizers. Having it be around the Galleria area we got held up in traffic so we called in to let them know we were running late, and there is a 30 minute hold on all reservations. Valet parking is available but there is self-​parking as well.
Every item we got here exceeded our expectations and I’m so happy my boyfriend chose this place to celebrate our anniversary. I suggest not to splurge on the complimentary bread so that you can leave room for the «real food». For our appetizers we had the lobster deviled eggs which not only had a chunk of lobster on each piece of egg but comes with honey pepper bacon, which was so addicting. My boyfriend wanted something warm so he got the house special soup, which was tomato basil, the flavor was very tasteful. For the main dishes, I ordered the filet duo and my boyfriend got the 8 oz. filet mignon, and both were ⁵⁄₅ of stars in our book. As our side, we shared the mashed potatoes which was more than enough for two. I loved my filet duo since it was a mix of flavorful meat and tasty variety of seafood all on one plate. It may look small but I still had enough to take home since it filled me up quick. Courtesy of the restaurant, we concluded our night with crème brulee for dessert! (Thank you again!)
The restaurant was busy but it wasn’t too loud that we couldn’t enjoy each other’s company. It had an «old money» kind of feel to the restaurant, very upscale, and it was kept up well. The workers here were kind, patient and accommodating.
I’d recommend this place in a heartbeat for any special occasion.

my wife had her company «Holiday Party» here, food was great, price is as expected for a steak house. Cannot complain about anything here food wise. The place was packed as expected and the noise level well was loud. If you order sides, know that the sides are enough for a small country. this is NOT their fault but since it smells so nice and tasted so good i kept eating and eating and eating oh dessert was amazing too, we all order something and pass it around. again i ate to much, they need something there to say excuse sir, but i think you ate to much, if you eat any more we cannot help you get your fat arse out the door. haha
parking there and waiting for parking attendance is a different story. they need to get better parking or more help during the holiday.

We had our company Christmas dinner at Pappas last night. It was very busy with it being the 2^nd week in December, but we received top notch service.
I ordered the 12 ounce filet, and my husband had the 26 ounce Porterhouse. Both cooked medium. The sides we ordered were lobster mac and cheese, and the au gratin potatoes. Both were superb. Our steaks were cooked to perfection and pretty much melted in my mouth.
Desserts were just as good. We had a variety, including Key Lime pie, Turtle Pie, Chocolate mousse, and crème brûlée. My personal favorite was the turtle pie. I cannot even begin to describe all the heavenly gooey chocolate goodness so you will just have to trust me.
The service was outstanding. They were attentive without being intrusive which is a delicate balance but they have perfected it at Pappa’s.
If you are looking for the perfect steakhouse, this is it. I would venture to say it is probably in the top 5 of Houston’s finest steaks.
If you come here, splurge on what you love and treat yourself to their dessert menu — you won’t regret it.

I’ll add my little review to the pile.
This place is in every way the epitome of old-​school steakhouse and has all the best trappings without any of the stuffy negatives.
I’ll confess I avoided Pappas for a long time because I equated it with uppity, stodgy and boring, and while it’s true that Pappas is not trying to step to the forefront of the culinary avant garde, they sure do traditional damn well.
My first experience was at a wine tasting. Each station was manned by a sommelier, well-​versed in not just his wines but also all the wines in the room (and my guess is all the wines on the list). So enchanted were we by the service and the passed apps that my partner and I decided to stay for the dinner. We had that massive Porterhouse for two and some potatoes and were beside ourselves with how good everything was. The encyclopedic wine list was absolutely stunning. Service was friendly and impeccably quick.
We went back a few months later. I plumbed the depths of the winelist (conveniently available and updated online) and called ahead to ask that a few bottles of wine be decanted and served blind for the table so my dining partner could test his palate. The sommelier gladly obliged, and the service staff made sure everything flowed perfectly through the meal. I don’t use this term often, but everything was delightful.
As a final note, you get what you pay for, so the experiences at Pappas don’t come cheap, but as a once-​in-​awhile affair, there’s not much better in this town.

Toss another 5 star review onto the pile — this is one seriously awesome steakhouse. The service is impeccable and the food is top notch. I haven’t had a bad meal here and I doubt I ever will. Is it expensive? That I will leave to you to decide, but it is worth every penny you pay to dine here.
The décor, the atmosphere, etc are beyond what you would expect. I also like the fact that they do have valet, you have the option of parking your vehicle yourself in the lot to the right of the restaurant. I value that, especially in Houston where valet seems to be the only option.
The wine list is extensive and worth reviewing. Additionally they have two sommeliers on staff to assist you in selecting a wine or champagne.
Excellent service, excellent food and excellent all around décor make this place a very awesome place to dine. Good for a second or 3^rd date.

Brought my parents Here for their last dinner before heading back to Canada for a true Texas steak experience… great selection of Steaks, expect to pay $ 50 minimum for a steak but worth it, very juicy and tender, cooked to perfection with excellent customer service that caters to all your needs, expect a wait anytime of the week, complimentary valet parking, dark atmosphere, kind of reminds me of an old school Manhattan restaurant, truly a great experience that left my parents smiling

Recently my fiancé and I came and dined at my favorite steakhouse, Pappas Bros, for his birthday dinner. We have been there many times before but our experience that day exceeded any of our expectations. I can happily say that we had the best dining experience of our lives. The service is always top notch. Our server, Joshua, really made our night feel extra special.
We started off with the seafood tower which consisted of 3 different types of oysters, stone crab claws, shrimp, and chick lobster. Best stone crab claws I’ve ever had by far. We ordered the A5 Japanese wagyu strip loin– my favorite steak of the night. It literally was melt in your mouth good! I ordered the Texas Akaushi ribeye with bone marrow and my fiancé had the prime dry aged ny strip steak with an African prawn. Our sides included au gratin potatoes and roasted mushrooms. For dessert we had the delicious mousse pie. The manager, Jarrod, graciously gave us a tour of dry aging room and wine room. This was the cherry on top and a perfect way to end the evening. If your looking to try some of the best steaks in Houston, Pappas Bro should be your first choice.

In our search for the best steak in the United States, we took the recommendation from The Food Network Best Steaks in U.S. As the #3 ranking, we decided to make the three hour trip from San Antonio to give Pappas Bros’ infamous bone-​in prime New York strip for 2 (32 oz) a try.
The amicable staff and its classy atmosphere made us feel welcomed from the time we walked in. As we entered, we could see a glass case with the various cuts of uncooked meats that testified for the freshness of our dinner. We started our dinner with 2 appetizers: The «real crab meat» crab cakes and fried oysters. Both of them were magnificent and cooked to perfection. Loved the oysters with the remoulade sauce. But the best thing about the whole evening was the steak. As soon as We saw it, with its fragrant crust, and pinkish/​reddish inside we were imbued with joy and excitement. It was amazing. They carved it table side and provided us with a butter and herb coated plate that enhanced its taste if that could even be possible. I would extremely recommend this place for any special occasion or if you are like us and appreciate a good piece of meat.
THANK YOU PAPPAS BROS FOR THE COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZER.
D: Amazing steak cooked to perfection! Don’t forget to also ask for the off the menu crab Mac and cheese side dish — deliciousness loaded with lots of crabmeat!
R: I could have eaten the whole steak by myself. Recently went to Peter Luger in Brooklyn, NY. (#1 in the food network) and this steak was better.

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had to date!
I made a reservation online and left a note in the comments section that we were celebrating the boyfriend’s new job. Wasn’t sure how this news would be handled, but from the moment we walked through the door, almost all the staff we came in contact with congratulated him.
We ordered the caesar salad, 12 oz filet mignon, crab mac & cheese, creamed spinach and topped it all off with the caramel turtle cake (which ended up being given to us compliments of the house). Every dish we had was followed by «wow! this is the best _​_​_​_​_​_​I’ve ever had!» Yes, Pappas has a way of making even a simple caesar salad taste incredible. I was especially in love with the caramel turtle cake. Oreo crust, caramel filling, toasted pecans, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. Heaven on a plate! Funny since we had all intentions of only taking a few bites and boxing up the rest for later, but after that first bite, we knew we were in trouble.
Service was wonderful from beginning to end. Couldn’t have asked for anything better!

Self parking on one side and valet parking on the other side. I love the fact I’m not forced to valet park. Let’s just say, not everyone can operate hybrid vehicles. The hostesses were pleasant and friendly. Our waitress was lovely, nice and friendly.
I ordered my usual, filet mignon well done. I decided to switch it up this time and try their turtle gumbo ($ 9.99 cup, $ 15.95 bowl), which my the way, taste like beef stew in Mccormicks beef stew powder mix. No judgments, just stating facts. I ordered the mashed potatoes, which was a bit bland for my taste buds ($ 9.95), off the menu crab Mac and cheese… Delicious, definitely a must have. Caution, the portion size of the crab Mac and cheese is definitely smaller compared to the portion sizes of other sides.
People, when someone orders well done, it does not mean over cooked. I had to remind hubbs it makes a big difference between a restaurant having cooks and having a chef. Anyone can learn to overlook a $ 50 steak with charred edges, but a chef, knows how to cook a steak well done without it being dry and over cooked.
I believe our waitress was new. She misquoted the price of a bottle of wine and an off the menu steak called wagu. She was off in price by double for the bottle of wine and she told us the wagu was $ 50 plus, but when I received the bill, $ 98 for the big boned steak. No biggie, considering our special night and plus I had the expectation of a $ 160 – 175 bill.
For $ 98, that steak needed a side for that price. The wagu looked like a ribeye on a huge bone. The bone looked like the cave man bat Bam Bam carried on the Flinestones.
The service and atmosphere was superb, the wine, crab Mac and cheese and wagu was good. Was it worth $ 300 for two people not including the tip, no? Atleast Sullivan’s and Eddie V’s know how to cook a filet mignon well done without the steak being dry and over cooked.
I always expect perfection in all areas from pappa’s steakhouse. This is a lot of pressure, but if you want to continue playing with the big dogs, you have to continue to learn how to sit outside with the puppies. I’m saying that to say, you can’t reach 5 star status and maintain that status by cutting corners on training the cooks.
On a positive note, the restaurant went the extra mile in celebrating our anniversary with chocolate covered strawberries and a complimentary dessert.