Relish Restaurant & Bar

This is a must try if you are in the area. We went in for the happy hour and ended up trying all 3 types of oysters that they offered. All were excellent, but the pink moons were our favorite! Sorry… no pictures of the oysters…. They were so good that we forgot to take pictures… for all 6 orders… lol. The pictures we did get were a struggle, it was all so good we kept forgetting. For our main we started with the pappardelle and mushrooms. It was creamy and delicious! One of our party also ordered the 8 oz filet mignon with the peppercorn cream. It was fantastic and buttery. Lastly, we sampled the dark chocolate cheese cake and the bulleit bourbon carrot cake. I’m not usually one for sweets, but I could NOT stop eating either. The service, unbelievably was as fabulous as the food. The owner stopped by regularly to check on guests which you don’t see much these days. 7/5 stars, a must on your dining list!!!

R. M.

I had an incredible dining experience - the food was so delicious I'm not sure where to begin. The pictures I posted are from two separate visits, both of which featured delicious and perfectly seasoned food. The boiled oysters were amazing, paired well with the creamed spinach and Parmesan cheese. I'd definitely order the oysters again. The deviled eggs are a must-try, with their creamy and savory texture complemented by the delicious topping of fried chicken. The cheeseburger was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. The Cajun hot crab dip was rich and cheesy with a generous amount of crab. Both the salmon and gulf snapper dishes were delicious, with wonderful flavors and creamy sauces, and the fish was cooked correctly. The pappardelle pasta had a creamy taste with a flavorful sauce. The dinner rolls were soft and buttery. I highly recommend this place for its exquisite menu full of flavor.

Edgar Galicia

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Memorial! The atmosphere is absolutely lovely, and the service was nothing short of amazing. We requested a table outside, and Eduardo, the manager, went out of his way to add a little candlelight and a fresh flower to our table, making it feel extra cozy and inviting. Our server, Adolfo, was fantastic — attentive, professional, and checked on us multiple times to be sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely be coming back!

Tom Eng

Revisiting Relish at lunch before the big holiday was a delightful experience. The server, food preparation, presentation is still top notch! This place is busy but noise level is well managed. I often wonder what is their secret. Our conversation was at a very comfortable level. I selected the grilled snapper with a wonderful sauce over it. The taste & presentation was simply outstanding. I usually come here for happy hour but will be back for more dinning enjoyment! I highly recommend this place!

Nandini Mazumdar

Excellent spot for brunch - we loved the roasted harvest salad, the whipped feta, the avocado toast, the yoghurt parfait and the fries. Service is quick and the staff is really lovely.

Mai Pham

I’ve been twice since they opened and both times have been stellar! There are two sections to the restaurant, a main dining area and a bar. Personally I prefer the bar because it’s more lively but the dining room is lovely as well. The menu is super approachable and filled with menu items you can eat every day! East coast oysters are great but I also love the Caesar salad and the pastas, especially the pappardelle with mushrooms. Desserts are fun, service is upbeat. Great for families and friends and the bar area is super fun but the seats go quickly! Make reservations!

Lauri B

This is just what the Memorial area needed. A stylish, semi upscale, non-stuffy eatery. They are only open for dinner right now, but as they grow, I would think they will open the doors for lunch business. We were trying to get to a 6:30 PM movie, so we went early to enjoy the happy hour menu. Doors open at 4:30 PM, and even though we were the first to walk in that day, I was amazed how many people trailed in behind us. I think this place will be a hit! We started with the deviled eggs. Oh, my! They were fantastic. They fry a small piece of chicken and place it on top. The whipped section of the deviled eggs was so flavorful. I could have made a meal on those! We then ordered the classic hamburger. It was good. A little salty, but good. I love salt, so for me to say it was salty, that's huge. The fries were perfectly seasoned. They serve unsweetened tea, no sweet tea. I got the lemonade and had to add a little water to cut the tart. It was still good though. Our service was great. We were never without a drink and multiple people came to clear the table as we ate. I love the bar area centered in the middle of the main dining area. I might saddle up there next time and try something from the dinner menu. For sure will order those deviled eggs again!

Michael Dorantes

Great place for brunch in the city center area in Spring branch west side of Houston there is smoked salmon for brunch was very good

T Vi

Valentine’s Day was fantastic, and their service AND food quality did not suffer one bit! You can hear your date in this restaurant as the general volume is not too loud. Clearly, the restaurant is modern chic, and there is valet parking for those who prefer it. They do make use of the Toast payment system here, so you can use tap-to-pay, and they do take reservations. We will be back!

Hayley F

Stepped into the restaurant and was immediately wowed by the layout and decor. I was greeted warmly by the staff. I had the seasonal burrata as my starter, and it was so good. The appetizer was light, and the different textures on the plate were a delight in my mouth. I was intrigued by the Pear & brie grilled cheese description, which reminded me of bruschetta. The sandwich was delicious. The ingredients combination was perfect. The restaurant is big, and has a bar area. There is plenty of parking, but valet parking is also available. Relish is a good addition to the Memorial area.

Jake Porter

This is a must try if you are in the area. We went in for the happy hour and ended up trying all 3 types of oysters that they offered. All were excellent, but the pink moons were our favorite! Sorry… no pictures of the oysters…. They were so good that we forgot to take pictures… for all 6 orders… lol. The pictures we did get were a struggle, it was all so good we kept forgetting. For our main we started with the pappardelle and mushrooms. It was creamy and delicious! One of our party also ordered the 8 oz filet mignon with the peppercorn cream. It was fantastic and buttery. Lastly, we sampled the dark chocolate cheese cake and the bulleit bourbon carrot cake. I’m not usually one for sweets, but I could NOT stop eating either. The service, unbelievably was as fabulous as the food. The owner stopped by regularly to check on guests which you don’t see much these days. 7/5 stars, a must on your dining list!!!

Had an amazing lunch here last week! The food was outstanding and the staff is always so welcoming. The deviled eggs and crispy chicken sandwich are both must-orders. I also had a cocktail with Queen Bee Vodka at the bar that was delicious! If you’re looking for a great spot for cocktails and dinner, this place is always a favorite.

My husband and I dined at Relish (Memorial City) for the first time on Friday. We dined out alot and are critical and have high expectations regarding food, service, cleanliness, etc. We had an excellent experience at Relish and had absolutely no complaints about anything. That's why I did not want to neglect writing this review. Everything was perfect, from their response during our call letting them know we were running late for our reservation, until we walked out of the door after our meal. We ordered the lamb meatballs, Brussels sprouts, snapper, "angel" eggs, and ended with carrot cake and cappuccino. It ALL was excellent... taste, presentation, creativity. We were impressed by the waitstaff who worked together as a true team. We were never wanting of anything. We plan to return for brunch. Thanks to Mercedes and the entire Relish team for helping to make our datenight a great night. Blessings

Benita Leon

My husband and I dined at Relish (Memorial City) for the first time on Friday. We dined out alot and are critical and have high expectations regarding food, service, cleanliness, etc. We had an excellent experience at Relish and had absolutely no complaints about anything. That's why I did not want to neglect writing this review. Everything was perfect, from their response during our call letting them know we were running late for our reservation, until we walked out of the door after our meal. We ordered the lamb meatballs, Brussels sprouts, snapper, "angel" eggs, and ended with carrot cake and cappuccino. It ALL was excellent... taste, presentation, creativity. We were impressed by the waitstaff who worked together as a true team. We were never wanting of anything. We plan to return for brunch. Thanks to Mercedes and the entire Relish team for helping to make our datenight a great night. Blessings

GLORIA WILLIAMS

Amazing dinner!!! Gustavo and Julianna were great. Excellent service. The food was incredible. Deviled eggs and oysters were my absolute favorite. Cocktails were superb as well. I will definitely be back.

When you walk in your greeted with two exceptionally friendly receptionist, who will take you to your table. Although our waiter was quite friendly, he wasn’t very happy to be asked to take pictures for us, we could see the grimace on his face. The Bloody Mary was excellent, just the right proportions. We ordered Waffle and Chicken and Eggs Benedict. The waffles and chicken were very good, chicken moist and waffles fluffy. However the Eggs Benedict were NOT as advertised on the menu which was a major disappointment. The menu clearly states with Hollandaise and there was not a drop on our food. When we mentioned it to the manager he said”we don’t put Hollandaise, we make it with Bernaise sauce, even though the menu states differently( see below). We had Fig Creme Brûlée and Black Forest Goat Cheese Ice Cream, both were excellent. To recap Skip the Eggs Benedict if you are looking for the real thing, get the Bloody Mary and the Brûlée. Hopefully your waiter won’t be reluctant to take your picture.

Beautiful interior and outdoor patio. Deviled eggs were pretty good & the crispy chicken sandwich was delicious. The burger however was SO greasy that it was almost inedible. The plate was completely covered in grease & the bun soggy. The fries could be better, they seemed like the ones that you get at the grocery store in the frozen section. I prefer the freshly fried thick potatoey fries like at Fuddruckers or Jonathan’s the rub which are also in the area. Good wine selection.

We had a wonderful first visit to relish! The restaurant is gorgeous! It has a beautiful atmosphere. It is nice and spacious and isn’t too noisy so you can comfortably hear the people you are with. We came for brunch and ate inside but there is also a nice patio outside. Our server was attentive, kind, and able to answer questions about the menu. We were well taken care of. We ordered the homemade herb biscuits which were delish! I had the watermelon, tomato, and feta salad with grilled chicken. I thought it was great! Very refreshing on a warm day and didn’t leave you feeling heavy. My sister had the cheeseburger and fries which she said was good. My mom had the Italian baked eggs. She said it was ok. She wanted to try something new, but would prefer to order something different next time. We look forward to coming again and trying some different things!

I came here for the first time and sat at the bar but I missed happy hour by 20 minutes. No worries though, the drinks were amazing the vibe was was nice and lowkey. Damien, the bar tender is amazing and I’ll be back for drinks during happy hour. Keep In mind the the food is under whelming - I got the crab cake which was just ok and the seafood soup which could’ve used a little kick.

B Davis

When you walk in your greeted with two exceptionally friendly receptionist, who will take you to your table. Although our waiter was quite friendly, he wasn’t very happy to be asked to take pictures for us, we could see the grimace on his face. The Bloody Mary was excellent, just the right proportions. We ordered Waffle and Chicken and Eggs Benedict. The waffles and chicken were very good, chicken moist and waffles fluffy. However the Eggs Benedict were NOT as advertised on the menu which was a major disappointment. The menu clearly states with Hollandaise and there was not a drop on our food. When we mentioned it to the manager he said”we don’t put Hollandaise, we make it with Bernaise sauce, even though the menu states differently( see below). We had Fig Creme Brûlée and Black Forest Goat Cheese Ice Cream, both were excellent. To recap Skip the Eggs Benedict if you are looking for the real thing, get the Bloody Mary and the Brûlée. Hopefully your waiter won’t be reluctant to take your picture.

Isabella

Beautiful interior and outdoor patio. Deviled eggs were pretty good & the crispy chicken sandwich was delicious. The burger however was SO greasy that it was almost inedible. The plate was completely covered in grease & the bun soggy. The fries could be better, they seemed like the ones that you get at the grocery store in the frozen section. I prefer the freshly fried thick potatoey fries like at Fuddruckers or Jonathan’s the rub which are also in the area. Good wine selection.

Erin Coleman

We had a wonderful first visit to relish! The restaurant is gorgeous! It has a beautiful atmosphere. It is nice and spacious and isn’t too noisy so you can comfortably hear the people you are with. We came for brunch and ate inside but there is also a nice patio outside. Our server was attentive, kind, and able to answer questions about the menu. We were well taken care of. We ordered the homemade herb biscuits which were delish! I had the watermelon, tomato, and feta salad with grilled chicken. I thought it was great! Very refreshing on a warm day and didn’t leave you feeling heavy. My sister had the cheeseburger and fries which she said was good. My mom had the Italian baked eggs. She said it was ok. She wanted to try something new, but would prefer to order something different next time. We look forward to coming again and trying some different things!

Afresi forson

I came here for the first time and sat at the bar but I missed happy hour by 20 minutes. No worries though, the drinks were amazing the vibe was was nice and lowkey. Damien, the bar tender is amazing and I’ll be back for drinks during happy hour. Keep In mind the the food is under whelming - I got the crab cake which was just ok and the seafood soup which could’ve used a little kick.

I liked the food and our server, Joy, was the best. My husband wasn't impressed with the food so I have it at 4 stars but it really is a upscale neighborhood restaurant place with a uplifting yet chill vibe and I always see people I know! Drinks are expensive but food is reasonable. I feel like excellent service goes a long way and can be even more important than stellar food. The other thing about Relish that you need to know is that they give the best complimentary birthday treat of amazing goat cheese ice cream. I know that sounds gross. I love goat cheese and was hesitant to try it but you can't even taste it. The goat cheese just gives this elevated richness to the ice cream and they change up the flavors. Last night it has pistachios and finely chopped strawberries and mint tinsel as garnish. Other times it was carmel sauce or brownie but always a little extra something than just a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Sorry about not taking pictures. This was a business dinner. The food was slightly above average. I think that it could use more seasoning. The flavors were light and I know some people like it that way. The service was top notch and the atmosphere was great-intimate yet open.

John Augillard

Sorry about not taking pictures. This was a business dinner. The food was slightly above average. I think that it could use more seasoning. The flavors were light and I know some people like it that way. The service was top notch and the atmosphere was great-intimate yet open.

Angelina Keck

I liked the food and our server, Joy, was the best. My husband wasn't impressed with the food so I have it at 4 stars but it really is a upscale neighborhood restaurant place with a uplifting yet chill vibe and I always see people I know! Drinks are expensive but food is reasonable. I feel like excellent service goes a long way and can be even more important than stellar food. The other thing about Relish that you need to know is that they give the best complimentary birthday treat of amazing goat cheese ice cream. I know that sounds gross. I love goat cheese and was hesitant to try it but you can't even taste it. The goat cheese just gives this elevated richness to the ice cream and they change up the flavors. Last night it has pistachios and finely chopped strawberries and mint tinsel as garnish. Other times it was carmel sauce or brownie but always a little extra something than just a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Real Reviews

Super nice atmosphere and well decorated. Food was delicious: highly recommend the deviled eggs and even the fries. Happy hour for food starts at 3 pm and good prices for those items. Service was ok- maybe shift change cause we only saw our waitressa couple of times and then water refills and getting the check were all different people.

Food was good. Take home food was missing the remaining steak, server over looked refilling my beverage 3x. Good looking place but needs a tune on service. Maybe try the bar for better luck on that aspect.

Anthony Escamilla

Food was good. Take home food was missing the remaining steak, server over looked refilling my beverage 3x. Good looking place but needs a tune on service. Maybe try the bar for better luck on that aspect.