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Lucille's, Houston, TX
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Lucille's

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 71 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

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Executive chef: Christopher Williams

From the OpenTable editors: Southern staples get progressive twists at this Houston mainstay helmed by acclaimed chef and James Beard finalist Chris Williams. In a 1920s mission-style home dressed with warm woods and family photographs, he brings a refined touch to Texas favorites like tender oxtail tamales and a brined, slow-fried yardbird with honey-spiced gravy—all inspired by his great-grandmother Lucille B. Smith, a culinary innovator in her day.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the lot directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Private dining

What 2,421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lucille's offers a delightful fusion of Southern comfort food with a modern twist. Patrons rave about the "amazing gumbo" and "delicious soul food," ensuring a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful service" and "great atmosphere," making it a must-visit when in Houston.

2,421 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Richmond5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a very enjoyable dinner at Lucille‘s. The food was quite tasty. The chicken in particular was really well done. We were kind of in a corner of the dining room, which meant the drinks did take a while to make their way to us, and we had to remind our server that we were still waiting on them. Overall, a nice meal out and I would recommend trying it if you’re in the museum district.

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  2. Leonard VIP

    Houston39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I treated my coworker to lunch with our team today to celebrate her work anniversary. Excellent experience and everyone enjoyed the lunch.

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  3. Janis VIP

    Houston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had great service and the food was very delicious!

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  4. Tim VIP

    Houston52 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Shrimp and grits weee terrible. Not nearly as good as Grace's.

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    Columbus3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The waiter was great however my catfish and grits were lukewarm at best! We had reservations so we were seated right away. I wish we had been offered inside dining or outside dining. Upon leaving I was sad to hear the music out back. We would have much preferred to dine outside and enjoy the music! Thank you

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  6. BranstonH

    Las Vegas1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great time, even better food. Restaurant was packed.

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    Houston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Houston’s great gastronomical gems. Total deliciousness. Southern authenticity at its best. Perfectly prepared fried green tomatoes; do your self a favor and have them add grilled shrimp and andouille sausage. Best fried catfish ever, simultaneously both crispy and crunchy. Creative bar program. Informative and friendly service. And comfortably cozy. A bit pricey, but hey, you get what you pay for.

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  8. Quincy VIP

    Houston24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lucille’s quality has went down the baked macaroni was dry and over- cooked chicken sandwich was ok overall decent but not the Lucille’s quality of the past

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  9. Angie

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went on a girls' trip, and everything was fantastic. I highly recommend making a reservation, especially for brunch, as we saw several people being turned away because they were booked. Additionally, we paid for valet parking, which was also excellent.

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  10. Truleighblessed

    Houston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally tried Lucille’s brunch! If been there for dinner, but never for brunch. Four of us ate there, and we all gave it a 7.5 out of 10. The place was clean, not noisy, the check in people were nice, waiter was good. No complaints. Good was…I don’t wanna say “meh”. But maybe I’d hyped it up so much in my head I was expecting it to taste spectacular. It was good, don’t get me wrong. Just not great.

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FAQs

Lucille's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 568-2505.

Lucille's is rated 4.5 stars by 2421 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 71 times today
Google Map for Lucille's

5512 La Branch Street, Houston, TX 77004

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the lot directly across the street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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