Guard and Grace - Houston

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   Devin

   San Francisco14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was really slow. They server told us that the kitchen tends to undercook thier steaks. We said we wanted our filet flight medium & the steaks came out rare, blue rare…
   

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   Jody

   West Virginia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent food and service. My server, Amanda, was phenomenal.
   

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   Greg VIP

   Houston3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were recommended this by an influencer we follow on TikTok. They seemed over the moon and how good the food was. I found it to be very strange tasting. Everything was odd. An odd take on a classic dish let’s say. The butter for the rolls was not palatable to us. The mock tails were cute. A lot of work went into them. I can tell. My New York strip was so chewy. I couldn’t believe it. Not a high-quality cut at all. I can’t believe they called that prime but the way they cooked it and the glaze they use saved it big time. I chose the foie gras on top. Every restaurant does us a little bit different. I was told it would be spreadable. It really wasn’t. It seemed more like the intact organ. The main scallops were recommended, but they came out, smelling like fish and most likely undercooked And the taste and smell permeated throughout the risotto so we weren’t able to finish it and sent it back. The gnocchi was something that was supposed to be to die for. It tasted really weird. Apparently the weird taste was truffles, but it seemed out of place. The service was as you would expect of a high-end restaurant. The waiter was always around, but not around if you know what I mean. He did not interrupt us. The seating is pretty tight for the two tops. We are seated next to someone who took someone here on their first date. It was awkwardly loud to listen to. The cookies are as advertised. Best cookie I ever had. Our price tag for two ended up being 250+ tip.
   

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   James

   Houston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service. Staff makes you feel important. Great place to bring clients for business meetings
   

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   Christy

   Alabama35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Have the carrots!!! Terrific service and outstanding food
   

   Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Christy! We're glad you enjoyed the carrots, terrific service and outstanding food! We hope to see you again in the near future. Cheers
   

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   Gerardo VIP

   Las Vegas13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Probably the best Houstom restaurant I have been to. Food was exquisite, service was amazing.
   

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   Justin

   Houston2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service is normally great, but the service last night was lacking. We were sitting for 15 minutes before we ever saw our server. The food was really good, but their steak is not as good as some of the other steakhouses at this price point.
   

   Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

   Hi Justin. Thank you for your feedback. We truly appreciate it as we value all guest experiences. We're very sorry that service was lacking the night you dined in with us and that your servicer was not present till 15 minutes after you sat. That is not how we like to do service and we apologize for you experience on your last visit with us. We also apologize the value was not up to your standard. Again, thank you for your feedback!
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Houston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great Service. Great food. A+ experience per usual.
   

   Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

   Thank you for the great review! We're happy you enjoyed the great service and food! Please see us again soon! Cheers
   

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   David

   Dallas5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic service with a large group which can be challenging. Server was exceptional and food was perfect.
   

   Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

   Hi David! Thank you for the great review! We are so happy you were pleased with your service with us! We're glad you enjoyed the service your server was able to provide and that the food was up to your standard! Cheers
   

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    Josh

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Good, not great. Price ranks up there with other top end steakhouses in the city, ie Pappas, Vic & Anthony's, Del Frisco, etc. Everything we had was good. But nothing was "amazing" except the service. Jessica, our server, was every bit of a Michelin starred restaurant server. Enjoyable evening, good dinner. Glad we tried it. ****
    

    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

    Hi Josh, thank you for the feedback! We apologize that the value was not there for you but we're happy you enjoyed the food and service Jessica was able to provide you! We will be sure to let her know your kind words! Cheers
    

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