Christopher Alcazar

Went here for the first time for my good friend’s birthday tonight! Great service, the server is slick my water was always filled and sometimes I didn’t even notice them refilling it. The placement / timing of each dish was perfect. And of course the food was amazing! You can tell Chef Emmanuel put a lot of work into his craft with these dishes!!!

+3

Cyrus

Dining at Toulouse in River Oaks is always a treat, but what truly sets the experience apart is Chef Darwin. His culinary artistry is simply exquisite—every dish reflects a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and presentation. From the first bite to the last, it feels like a journey through the finest traditions of French cuisine, elevated with his own thoughtful touch. What makes Chef Darwin exceptional is not only his mastery in the kitchen but also his genuine care for each guest. He takes the time to ensure that every plate is prepared with precision and that dietary preferences are honored without compromise in quality. It’s rare to meet a chef who combines world-class skill with such personal attention. River Oaks is fortunate to have Toulouse, and Toulouse is truly fortunate to have Darwin leading its kitchen. If you want a dining experience where passion, flavor, and hospitality come together seamlessly—this is the place. Bravo, Chef Darwin!

Diana L

I had an absolutely fantastic dinner here. I sat in the enclosed outdoor patio, which has a nice romantic ambiance. There are also plenty of tables outside for a more casual experience. Service was exceptional; our waitress patiently answered all our questions and made sure we were stocked up on beverages. Food was excellent and filling. Obviously this is a pricier restaurant but the desserts were a generous size. This was a perfect date spot but I'll come back to check out the brunch as well.

adrianna guillen

First time coming here for brunch on a Saturday and had a wonderful time! Food and atmosphere were fantastic! Not overly crowded and servers were amazing! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Luz Garcia

We had a fantastic dining experience at Toulouse restaurant! We love RIVER OAKS DISTRICT ! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant and inviting. The live music added a wonderful touch, enhancing the overall experience. Pasta absolutely delicious 🍝 The wine selection was impressive, and our choice perfectly complemented our meal. 🍷 Overall, Toulouse offers a great combination of excellent food, a lively ambiance, and delightful live music. Highly recommended for a memorable night out! 🥂❤️

Fara Kosari

I spent a lovely Sunday at Toulouse Café and Bar in River Oaks with friends, soaking up the sun over a relaxing brunch that felt like a little Parisian escape. The outdoor seating is gorgeous, creating such a charming vibe, and the live music really set the mood—a talented duo with amazing voices made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was good, satisfying and tasty, though not mind-blowing. The service, however, was excellent. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Would I go back? Definitely. Between the beautiful setting, live music, and solid food, it’s a spot I’d happily revisit.

John Augillard

Went here for a birthday party and I heard a lot about it. The food was very good! Outstanding chef! The service was decent but the wait staff kept bumping into us and reaching over food. The atmosphere was good because of the company, not so much the restaurant. I think it wants to be exclusive but it didn't stand out to me. Food is priority number one for me so I might be back. Will have to talk to the wait staff though.

Michael Scott

This is my first over the top super fancy restaurant in 7 months. 🤩 Garage parking. Super upscale fancy outdoor shopping mall. Outdoor seating. Really quite nice ☺️

+2

Brittany

This was a very nice restaurant. Our server Tony was great. We started with the rose all day punch which was great, the more the berries melt the better. This was followed by the brie appetizer, also outstanding. I got the French toast and my friend got the crab cake Benedict. We both agreed the French toast was on par with our other items, fantastic. However, she wasn't the biggest fan of the crab cakes. She mentioned it lack a touch of seasoning and one egg was over cooked. These were small issues and we both would love to come back.

Elisabetta Parboni

Greatly disappointed. My beed birginon was really greasy and there was more pasta than meat. Hamburger was not good either. Frito misto was ok. The brie and the steak tartar ok. Steak and pommes frites was the only good plate.

Alisha Watson

Friday date night with my sweet Gentleman - heard that Toulouse had the best espresso martini in town, and they were making their old fashioned with Garrison Bros. We have been to Lombardi and were excited about trying Toulouse. We made a quick reservation planned to sit at the bar and have dinner and cocktails. Toulouse is beautiful - its a complete vibe. The patio was packed the restaurant was packed - we easily grabbed two seats at the bar - and were waited on almost immediately. My espresso martini was good - not sure if it is the best in town -but good. I ordered an old fashioned for my Gentleman - the bartender made it with house whiskey - ( Jim Beam) I wish he wouldve let us know that in advance - and adjusted the price accordingly. It wasnt good. When we asked about it -he let us know that they were out of the bourbon - I wish he wouldve let us know in advance or offeed him a comparable bourbon. Small, yes. but when you talk your Gentleman into a fancy date night - you dont want him disappointed! We decided not to stay for dinner - I hope to go back for brunch on the patio - I hope I can talk him into returning with me.

Esther Figueroa

My family and I came here today 9/3 to celebrate my bday with my family , we came in with no reservation and we came around 8:45pm. Gladly we got a table, restaurant was empty. Unfortunately, we had to order food quickly since one of the staff told us they will close the kitchen in 15 minutes so we had to order soon and quick. I wasn’t able to place an order for dessert, a bit disappointed though. Food was good and our server was very nice and helpful with food choices.

Jeremy Lee

One word review, "Eh." If I may describ this place a bit more, I'd give food 6/10, service was not good at all (4/10), but a decent atmosphere, considering the price, which is ridiculously expensive for the quality of food. We ordered NY strip steak and duck leg. It would have been better to go to a local country bar for a better steak and a local Chinese restaurant for juicier $20 Bejing duck. If you have extra money to spend and want to feel a little fancy and special for valet parking and a glass of drink, feel free to go for it.

Everything was going fine until a roach crawled up from behind a divider into our seating area. We informed the server, who said, “He's a server, not maintenance.” He left the roach for us to handle. The manager came by and said it came from outside because the door was open. This wasn't an outside roach. All she asked was if we wanted to sit somewhere else. It was very hot in there I'm pretty sure the doors were open because they didn't have air conditioner. I didn't see anyone clean the area or anything. It wasn’t handled in a way that felt reassuring.

Reham Abuabeileh

Writing this review and giving 1 star just because the lady in the front (white lady with curly blonde hair wearing red dress and a black blazer) was SO SO rude & looking to us and to our outfits. She must be trained to smile to customers and greet them well. We came in for brunch. I live in the area and came in with 2 of my girlfriends. We wearing regular blue long sleeve tops with pants. Server was nice and food was good.