Daily Review Cafe Reviews
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- Too Busy to Seat Us
Read More On Citysearch by Choisy at Citysearch 5/8/2011 - I'll be back
Read More On Citysearch by DavRee at Citysearch 2/5/2011 - Fantastic Casual Dinner
Read More On Citysearch jabby_1999 9/4/2010 - Is our waiter on something?
Read More On Citysearch food snobs 6/7/2010 - Pool service and rude managerWe were there with small group of friends for my wife birthday. The service was bad and they also charge us for $1.5 cutting cake fee and other 18% tip on top that.
Read More On Citysearch Mongol 2/5/2010 - shockingWe went there very often because i is just cross street from where I am living.
We have same problem like others had. The empty water glasses and poor service.
I was shocking how the manager slap the check on our table after several times waving and trying to get their attention while they all stood around bar chatting.
We have to speak load enough to get our check. She was very rude and did...
Read More On Citysearch Markc 2/5/2010 - Great outdoor brunchI went for the first time last Sunday and I took my mother and we both loved it. The staff was very polite, great service and food. I wish they had served just a little more food on the plate. We sat outside and it was beautiful - it was like a mini-jungle but really nice. I definitely would go again.
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Read More On Citysearch kp1923 11/28/2009 - great patio diningi have driven by daily review cafe many times on my way home and finally decided to have dinner there. simply amazing,relaxed atmosphere and food was great. i had the mussels, filet and peach creme brulee. my friend had the fried goat cheese salad and grilled shrimp entree. i look forward to my next visit there and want to try the sunday brunch. go, you won't be disappointed!
Read More On Citysearch endame 3/6/2009 - Great restaurantMy husband and I are from California and we visited friends in Houston during the holidays. They took us to this fabulous restaurant! We are retired and travel quite a bit and we were very impressed with the food and service. The steaks were absolutely some of the best we have ever had, extremely tender and juicy. Everything we had from our salads to dessert was excellent. It was a lovely wa...
Read More On Citysearch MEDavis 1/1/2009 - Wonderful!We have eaten at the DRC for many years and have never had a bad meal or poor service. I just don' t get the bad reviews. Every single brunch, lunch or dinner we have ever had has been excellent. We especially enjoy Sunday evenings on the patio, listening to the live jazz. Give this wonderful restaurant a try, you'll love it!
Read More On Citysearch dyrjnn 12/19/2008 - What a findMy husband and I recently were driving up the down the streets in the River Oaks area to look at all the Holiday lights. When we stumbled across this little cafe for dinner. When we first walked in, we noticed the lovely holiday decorations that seems to give this restaurant a warm and cozy feel to it. Which we like very much.We were greeted by the friendly staff and seated right away. Amazing...
Read More On Citysearch rb246 12/9/2008 - Raw Shrimp on the French Toast?? Gross!!I went here with a couple of friends for Sunday brunch. We didn't have reservations, so we asked to be put on the list. After the host stared at us for what seemed like a few minutes he stuttered that it would be until 1:00 before we could be seated (Keep in mind that it is only 10:45am).However, he then quickly changed his mind and said a table would be opening up shortly if we wanted to wait ...
Read More On Citysearch NewtoHouston711 11/3/2008 - beautiful garden, average food, terrible serviceI love dining outside, and the garden at the DRC is very nice. The service is terrible: we called ahead and made a reservation, but they lost our reservation and we were lucky to get seated. The waiter was friendly, but forgot to bring us water and forgot the dessert menu, so we skipped that. DRC had very few tables outside, and no one was seated inside when we were there, but the wait staff s...
Read More On Citysearch Tuper 10/6/2008 - Poor ServiceToo much credit for too much money. We arrived at 7:30 (had a reservation). They were out of wine glasses, so we had to drink our wine out of champagne glasses. They presented the orders incorrectly, twice, the waiter disappeared, the scallops were tasteless, the waiter poured wine on our feet because he missed the glasses. No wonder we had not returned in many years. Again, too much money for t...
Read More On Citysearch BClark38 9/6/2008 - Wonderful food and atomsphereA friend and I went for restaurant week on 8/17/2008 for the first time. My girlfriend and I did not know what to expect as we had gone to a higher end restaurant the previous night. We were pleasantly surprised. This tiny, little hidden bistro was fantastic! Complimentary valet parking, great service, the food was delicious and the atomosphere was amazing. There was also live jazz music and...
Read More On Citysearch Customer1273 8/18/2008 - Used to be good...not anymoreWhen I moved to Houston 6+ years ago The Daily Review was a gem and a great find. We took anyone who came to visit to this restaurant for either brunch or dinner. A few years ago we noticed a significant change in the quality of food. We stopped going after way too many bad meals.
Recently we decided to give it one more try. Maybe new ownership? or new management?? One can at least hope. But a...
Read More On Citysearch kaybeeTX 8/17/2008 - Great choice - day or nightI've been here several times over the years and always have enjoyed it. Great place for weekend lunch in pretty garden amongst the many trees and flowers. And a great place in the evening for a romantic candlelit dinner on the lovely patio. Great food, great service, great ambiance.....
Read More On Citysearch Travlguy 8/13/2008 - Reception SuccessI had to plan a farewell slash reception party in a very short time. I was very nervous about booking a place, catering etc. A friend of mine suggested I have our party in a restaurant. So, I looked around for those with a banquet room and open date. My husband and I chose the Review after visiting it once. Our party turned out to be a huge success due in large part to the restaurants' staff and ...
Read More On Citysearch brmx 7/22/2008 - Greasy and salty foodMy friend and I went to this place as we drove by and noticed the patio. I was enchanted. Walked in and VERY quickly were helped to be sited. Almost as if the servers were fighting for customers. ? Not a good impression. The patio was not clean. It looked much better from the outside. THAT BAD. It took FOR EVER to get our cocktails... yet, it?s alright cus in other places it takes a while...
Read More On Citysearch lovegooditalianfood 7/17/2008 - Couldhavedonebetter
We decided to try this restaurant based on recommendations from friends. We had reservations on a Friday evening and when we arrived were seated promptly. The restaurant is gorgeous, a very nice decpr with a romantic patio. Due to the heat, we chose a table inside. Once our guests arrived, we waited 15 minutes before being greeted by waitstaff. I felt this was a little too long as the resta...
Read More On Citysearch misha651 6/9/2008 - not just for lunchI invite clients to meet me at the Daily Review for lunch quite often, but last week my husband took me there for dinner on Mother's Day. Perhaps because the restaurant was almost full inside and out, the service was a little slow but still attentive without being obtrusive and both my mahi mahi and my husband's steak were cooked perfectly. But I could not believe the difference in the atmosph...
Read More On Citysearch lamesanewmexico 5/18/2008 - Great CafeAlthough a little expensive, the Daily Review Cafe has a great location and Patio. They usually have live music of all kinds and their food is quite good.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 4/30/2008 - All around phenomenal evening!A group of 10 that grew into 16 attended a birthday event here and everything was impeccable -- seating, service and, of course, sustenance. The $4 martinis were delicious and everyone was satisfied with their food. The mashed potatoes and the chocolate whiskey brownie were hits all the way around the table.
The patio was perfect for such a large, boisterous group. Our server was on time ...
Read More On Citysearch annehoffman1 4/18/2008 - Used to be a great little gem! Not so anymore...On a recent visit, we had a reservation (2 of us), and were seated immediately. We waited TWENTY minutes before anyone even came over to offer us water! We finally had to get up, go to the bar, and ask for menus. The food was decent, when it finally came, but I was so annoyed by then it ruined my appetite. I HOPE they sell out and someone else takes over.
Sad too, because this place used t...
Read More On Citysearch zisa 1/5/2008 - bad service, bad foodThe restaurant has a nice atmosphere but it's a shame that the food and service is so bad. There were six of us and our orders took forever to arrive and when they finally did come they were not only cold, but they were wrong! It took another 25 minutes to get the correct orders and when they came, they were still not what we had asked for. When we asked for the manager, he was rude and unprof...
Read More On Citysearch emmathomas 12/16/2007 - Not so great.....average.I ate at the Daily Review this pas weekend as well. Overall this place average.
Let me start off with the pros. The restaurant/cafe is very pleasing to the eyes at night with all the lighting. The weather was perfect when I went, so I sat outside with my friends. The service was adequate, not too over bearing but not lacking in service. My mash potatoes were good. The cat roaming around wa...
Read More On Citysearch del102 11/14/2007 - What has happened here??I revisited DRC last Friday and had a most awful experience from start to finish. We were seated 20 minutes before water or cocktails were served (and my martini was cool, not cold). Another waiter and 30 minutes went by before our order was placed. My tortilla crusted shrimp was a tad over cooked, but still good, and the salads were nice as well, but our empty plates (and water glasses) sat t...
Read More On Citysearch robashelt 10/8/2007 - Are You Kidding Me?How could the Daily Review keep getting good reviews? First of all, the place is crawling with cucarachas! I wouldn't even order a cup of coffee, especially a cappucino, that's where the creepy crawlies hang out. As for wine list? Theirs is totally amateur! The food is at best mediocre. Sure the tortila shrimp sounds appetizing, but it's nothing but greasy and bland! The patio may be attract...
Read More On Citysearch pepsching 9/14/2007 - Standard....In a word, I found this restaurant to be, STANDARD. Standard food, wine, atmosphere, entertainment, and service. It is nice for brunch or lunch. I would not recommend Daily Review Cafe for an evening out.
Read More On Citysearch bmann425 5/10/2007 - BEST BRUNCH IN HOUSTON!As the Concierge of an upscale boutique hotel in Downtown Houston you tend to eat at a lot of restaurants. I came across this jewel by a guest of mine, and happen to go for Sunday Brunch.
As I entered something was different about the place, they had an enormous garden in the back of the restaurant which was amazing. There outside patio is gorgeous and something that should not be missed when...
Read More On Citysearch magnoliaconcierge 4/8/2007 - A menu to satisy all with a fabulous patioGreat menu and quality. Although, I don't recommend the mexican dishes. The cheeses they choose, I feel are not in sync with the cuisine. Ask for a seat on the patio. The garden surrounding the patio is refreshing and the tables are spaciously arranged. It's not stuffy like most patios. At night, they set out candles, and have hanging lights offering a cozy, romantic atmosphere. The desser...
Read More On Citysearch marcy_76 4/6/2007 - One of Houston's secluded gems! Pray it doesn't become townhomesDaily Review Cafe is one of Houston's most reliably wonderful restaurants. The rear garden is like eating in someone's backyard. The food is always superb and the service (while spotty at times) is usually terrific. If you do have a problem, ask to see Janice Beeson (the owner) or Alfredo (the manager). You haven't lived until you've had the fried chicken or the chicken potpie. What's even better...
Read More On Citysearch garlandcompany 2/10/2007 - Great Music & Great ServiceI had great tortilla crusted shrimp, a friend had the wild salmon with asparagus; both were awesome. We had great service. The jazz band was fabulous! A very relaxing dinner! Can't wait to go back.
Read More On Citysearch miss_mona 1/9/2007 - beautiful Sunday brunch on the patio!What a joy to visit this establishment for the first time with my new bride. We dined outdoors shaded by an umbrella, surrounded by lush flowers and graceful trees swaying in the cool air. We started with beautiful fresh fruits, then she had the Challah Bread French Toast while I had the Baseball Sirloin. Both were delicious. My wife commented that the egg-rich challah was akin to what she grew u...
Read More On Citysearch davidderick 9/25/2006 - Food was greatI really enjoyed dining here on a Friday evening in the garden. The waiter kindly brought us a citronella stick to repel the mosquitos. The food was delicious with the flavors blending so well together. I had the strip steak. I found the price to be a little on the high side for a place that calls itself a "cafe." The parking was difficult too. The service was a little slow but not intrusiv...
Read More On Citysearch ssandjc 9/20/2006 - Wed. with romantic jazz guitarist.....great place. Had the baked goat cheese salad and a steak. Both were excellent. We went on a Wed night and they had a live jazz guitarist, and it was a nice touch. Can't wait to come back and enjoy dinner in their patio/garden.
Read More On Citysearch kaveman311 8/31/2006 - Sunday evening: food, wine & live musicOne of the best in Houston! Inventive food, terrific wine list and the service is superb. Relaxed, casual atmosphere. Start with the Southwestern Egg Rolls. Go on Sunday evening and enjoy the best jazz in town.
Read More On Citysearch jweitekamp 7/14/2006 - Excellent Food and ServiceMy wife and I enjoy going to Daily Review on special occasions. The food is always fresh and well prepared. The service is friendly, knowledgable and prompt. I recently had the Achiote Grilled Shrimp, and it was delicious.
My only complaints with Daily Review would be the pricing, which is a bit on the high side (but I have been to far worse in Houston), and the patio, which, unfortunatel...
Read More On Citysearch kdcarver 4/19/2006 - great foodWe had our rehearsal dinner in the Green Room and we continue to go here for special occasions. INteresting to note that this particular night there were TONS of children at the restaurant. The food here is amazing and the service is ok....parking is a pain!
Read More On Citysearch awebs60 10/16/2005 - One of the BestWe had dinner last week with a party of 25. Everything from the food to the service was excellent. Great wine list! We have dined here many times and never had a bad experience. I don't know why some people complain about the valet parking. We prefer to valet wherever we go. We also love dining in the garden. We highly recommend this great restaurant!
Read More On Citysearch jrobdyer 6/17/2005 - i would never ...after reading many reviews about this place, i went with high hopes. i was very dissappointed. When we walked in, no one greeted us. i order the vegetarian black bean chili - it tasted like black beans in black bean puree (very thick). there was no spice, no chili, no other vegeteables. the only others were the tsp on pico de gallo. very under seasoned. For my entree i got a very VERY very bland ...
Read More On Citysearch fuzzzycatt 5/14/2005 - This place is great!This place is wonderful. Come early and beat the rush! The specials are to die for and the salad with grilled apples and spiced pecans is a meal in and of itself. The staff is friendly, the bread is free, but not warm (which was a little disappointing). They have St. Arnold's beer, which is great!! It is a bit pricey for everyday eating, but the food is priced right. Good for special occass...
Read More On Citysearch springbreaksharkattack 3/19/2005 - damn it! it was good!WOW what a restaurant! It is not very easy to impress me, but Daily Review did the job. It is one if the best restaurants i have been so far. Everything is great about this place. The patio is romantic and cosy, the art in the walls is atractive, the service is top notch and the food is to die for. I can't wait to go back. My food was so good that i did not want to finish it, i wanned the flavors...
Read More On Citysearch rockfreddy 8/30/2004 - Dang, everyone found it...I was tempted to write an untrue bad review to thin the crowds of, high quality gourmet food demanding patrons, that have discovered this quaint bistro. But thoughts of their mouth watering, signature house salad (baked goat cheese, spiced pecans,grilled apples,and oven baked garlic clove on a bed of baby field greens with a raspberry vinaigrette served with house baked bread) made that impossib...
Read More On Citysearch thatmanfromtexas 6/5/2004 - NEW SATISFIED PATRONCAME FOR THE FIRST TIME TO TRY THE LOW CARB MENU ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO. HAVE GONE BACK 3 TIMES. FOOD AND SERVICE ARE EXCELLENT. GREAT SALADS AND ENTREES. ONE PROBLEM FOR LOW CARBERS: THEY DONT ASK BEFORE THEY PUT DOWN FRESH BREAD IN FRONT OF YOU. THE BREAD IS GREAT AND IS DIFFICULT TO IGNORE. VERY FRIENDLY STAFF. CAN BE VERY CROWDED. RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED EVEN FOR LUNCH.
Read More On Citysearch richardg 4/6/2004 - Sunday BrunchWe did Sunday Brunch yesterday and the dining was great. I am sure the day had something to do with it since it was beautiful but the food and service were great out on the patio.
Read More On Citysearch ktlh2 4/5/2004 - Great RewardThis is a great place to take a work group you want to reward...just plan some extra time. The food is wonderful...especially the Baked Goat Cheese Salad. The ambience makes the team feel special!
Read More On Citysearch skrazo 7/6/2003 - $$$$ for C+ food & C- serviceFood was ok, but outrageously expensive for . A small to avg size bowl of "Tortilla soup" (tomato soup with 2 bite size pieces of chicken) $6. Small dish of ice cream $6.50. Plain chicken sandwich on bread with chips $9. Servers were rather snooty and very kid UNfriendly.
Could eat at twice at other better area restauarants for the same amount of money. On the plus side they have a VERY n...
Read More On Citysearch wbmarino 5/25/2003 - Inconsistency...I've been to this eatery 2-3 times and have always had great service and good food. However, I went there this Valentine's Day and the food was mediocre and service was inconsistent and not up to par as the usual service on a busy Friday night. I was surprised at the prices of a 3 course dinner to be $50? I got a bowl of mushroom soup (yum), a 6 oz filet mignon and creme brulee. I didn't thin...
Read More On Citysearch palapakini 2/16/2003 - All Around FantasticI finally tried Daily Review after hearing so many good things about it and everything was great. The warm spinach salad was delicious, as well as the seared ahi tuna with wasabi mashed potatoes. I highly recommend the chocolate whisky pot de creme for dessert. the staff was very polite and helpful as well. Great!
Read More On Citysearch Natashya 2/6/2003 - Mediocre food; Lousy serviceI ordered salmon, and it was inedible. I tried, but it was unfresh and overcooked. I took a few bites and then called the waitress over to explain that the fish was inedible. She looked shocked, and then rudely took it away with no apologies, as if the restaurant couldn't possibly serve a bad meal. This was the second bad experience here, and it was the last time I'll go.
Read More On Citysearch Jeda 12/28/2002 - take your timeThe hostess graciously offered to seat me at a four top despite a crowd on the patio. The seared tuna offered an outstanding presentation. The waiter was very knowledgeable and allowed me to enjoy a good read during a protracted dinner. Excellent value.
Read More On Citysearch sirdaniel 9/12/2002 - It was OKSo, we finally went after the great reviews from friends and it was OK. The crab cake still had too much filler, but this is texas. The snapper was wonderful but it came with root veggies and a heavy sauce. Its summer! I think this restaurant may be nicer in the winter for a little comfort food. Also, if you sit inside, be prepared to share conversation with your neighbors as it is a little ...
Read More On Citysearch jessintexas 8/28/2002 - an old favoritei have been going to the daily review for several years now and have always been impressed with the food and surroundings. the new patio is beautiful-- keep up the good work!
Read More On Citysearch schatzie 8/7/2002 - Charming patioThis is the best outdoor dining I have experienced, can't wait for cooler weather to enjoy to the fullest!
Staff is attentive and, of course, the food is excellent! The new gardens are attractive and you'd never know you are in the middle of a bustling city.
Read More On Citysearch matsbert 7/23/2002 - Typical Houston Horrible ServiceThis was the 4th consecutive time I have enjoyed satisfactory food with horrible service. I have tried slow nights and most recently a Friday night with 3 different waiters/waitresses. It is ashame because it takes away from the consistently good food and wonderful outdoor ambience. Furthermore, do not bother making reservations because even if you do, they will seat people without them in your s...
Read More On Citysearch Nevereatathome 7/8/2002 - WonderulI completely disagree with the poor ratings that The Daily Review Cafe has gotten. I love that place. My boyfriend and I frequent the Daily Reiew. We have always had very friendly and helpful waiters/waitresses and the food has always been wonderful no matter which meal you get there. The value of the service and food are tremendous for the small price that you pay. Go have brunch there one Satur...
Read More On Citysearch arowland 6/19/2002 - Worth Another Try?After hearing about this place for a while now, we finally tried it. The patio was great, the staff was friendly, but not the most professional....but, in the end we really like the laid back atmosphere. We like the menu, but weren't "thrilled" with the food. The food didn't seem to live up to the reviews....I've had better meals for $100 per couple in Houston.
Liked it, Yes. Loved it......
Read More On Citysearch Heightsguy 6/7/2002 - Bad food for the young.The Cafe might be a nice place for college-age customers to hang out, but the food arises from a crude conception and worst execution. The ambiance is casual, and the waiters and staff are young. The waiters were very nice, and the ambiance was enjoyable. The food, however, is what college students on a budget would put together. It was a mish-mash of cheap cheese and unseasoned vegetables combin...
Read More On Citysearch johnadani 5/26/2002 - NEW Patio is GREATIve been coming to the DRC for awhile now, and was really curious to see how the food and style would change when the new management took over. I can sincerly say that it is better than before and there have been positive changes both inside and outside the kitchen. I LOVE that the garden area has been better utilized with a beautiful brick patio that looks to double or triple the number of seats...
Read More On Citysearch terrapin 5/24/2002
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