Houston's Restaurant

(404) 351-2442

2166 Peachtree Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30309 33.8135 -84.3925

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Neighborhoods: Colonial Homes - Peachtree, Northside, Northside

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Price:

$$$$

Last updated 8.16.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Date Spot, Carry Out, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Hamburgers, Steakhouse, Traditional American, Seafood, Sushi

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What People Are Saying About Houston's Restaurant

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In Short – Burnished brass and stained wood complement roughly mortared brick and the occasional plant. Amid ubiquitous earth tones, corporate types and small parties (celebrating or simply living large) occupy deep booths done up in fine upholstery and lit from above by pin spotlights. Burgers, prime rib and steaks are the specialties of the house, but the menu also includes salmon, salads, pork chops and roasted chicken.

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Where to Sit:
Hungry for food or thirsty for company? The full-service bar has a scene all its own.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “have always enjoyed this restaurant - the atmosphere can be casual or dressy depending on your mood.”
  2. “have sat in the back and I have sat near the grill and both had a good ambience to them.”
  3. “The food here is great and the atmosphere is lovely.”
  4. “The service is always excellent and the atmosphere is so relaxing with the dim lights and candles.”
  5. “In the evening this place is about as romantic as it gets.”
  6. “Ambience was perfect - dark, cozy, romantic.”
  7. “Food OK but who cares, the ambience is great!”
  8. “is a perfect marriage of quality food and ambiance.”
  9. “The food is average but the ambience is fantastic.”
  10. “Houstons on Peachtree has a wonderful atmosphere for a few or a large group.”
  11. “whether its a hangout with some friends or a romantic evening.”
  12. “The service is excellent, drinks good, ambience superb.”
  13. “He creates a nice atmosphere while dinning or sitting at the bar.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “highly recommend the ribs and key lime pie, they are top notch.”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “In the meantime, I'll just go with that someone special and have drinks by candlelight, listen to jazz and eat a good meal.”
  2. “Saturdays at the bar are perfect for the firehouse chili burger.”
  3. “He creates a nice atmosphere while dinning or sitting at the bar.”
  4. “The service is excellent, drinks good, ambience superb.”
  5. “It is costly, customer service is great, the Hawaiian Rib Eye was the Bomb (it was good) and ladies a good wine St. Urrs ( a sweet wine) from Germany was on point!”
food quality
94.79000091552734% positive
  1. “We both ordered the prime rib and it was so delicious I don't think I've had a better steak.”
  2. “Saturdays at the bar are perfect for the firehouse chili burger.”
  3. “This is hands down the BEST burger ever!”
  4. “House salad is the best.”
  5. “The food is always wonderful and the wait staff is the best by far I've seen around Atlanta.”
  6. “In the meantime, I'll just go with that someone special and have drinks by candlelight, listen to jazz and eat a good meal.”
  7. “If you are looking for really good american food that is always consistent, then you have to give Houston's the top rating.”
  8. “The food is good and service is always good.”
  9. “heard the hype about houston's so I decided to try it out, Overall the restaurant was good, the only con I have is that it took forever to get seated, but once seated the staff was very nice and our food got served to me and my friend extremely fast.”
  10. “Good food, fair service and a GREAT ATMOSPHERE.”
  11. “Not only is the food good, but the Houstons has a very cute talented Piano player named Doug.”
  12. “An A+ for the food, and the Martinis are great too!”
  13. “The service is amazing and the food is wonderful.”
  14. “'Cause the food is just good.”
  15. “My customer like the food and there is enough variety that we all can be well pleased.”
  16. “in the food and service, I have enjoyed many meals at Houston's Always a fine dinner and I love the salads.”
  17. “was not a big salad eater but if it came with the meal I would eat one.”
  18. “Can't hurt yourself there but you're not going to walk out raving about what a great meal you had.”
  19. “The food is consistently good, especially the Smoked Salmon and Filet.”
  20. “Good food, fast service”
  21. “hear alot of people talk about the hamburgers and they are right the burgers are well made, but their isn't a huge selection of them, but if I could recommeed an item off the menu, I would recommeed that everyone try one of those wonderful salads that c”
  22. “The food was quite tasty & the servers were prompt & most informative since it was a first time for my grandaughter vising in the area before going back to school in Tenn.”
  23. “is a perfect marriage of quality food and ambiance.”
  24. “Houston's has good food for a decent price, but the reason to go is for the Veggie Burger.”
  25. “Combine this hospitality with an A+ environment as well as mouthwatering dishes at reasonable prices, and not only do you have a winner.”
  26. “Sometimes they order my food when I walk in the door, set up my space and before you know it, I'm eatting.”
  27. “love Houston's-- You always recieve great service- the food is always delicious.”
  28. “Soups are good ( so many places haev lousy soup).”
  29. “They offer a decent variety from sandwiches/burgers, meal size salads and full dinners with excellent fresh fish and steaks.”
  30. “The burgers at Houston's are absolutely wonderful, It seems crazy to come to Atlanta just for the burgers at houston, but once you have tasted one you will agree, that it's worth the drive.”
  31. “The food is average but the ambience is fantastic.”
  32. “The food here is great and the atmosphere is lovely.”
menu variety
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “My customer like the food and there is enough variety that we all can be well pleased.”
  2. “They offer a decent variety from sandwiches/burgers, meal size salads and full dinners with excellent fresh fish and steaks.”
  3. “hear alot of people talk about the hamburgers and they are right the burgers are well made, but their isn't a huge selection of them, but if I could recommeed an item off the menu, I would recommeed that everyone try one of those wonderful salads that c”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “great place to take your friends for a quick dinner.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “like the attention all the servers give.”
  2. “The wait staff is attentive and well trained!”
  3. “The service is amazing and the food is wonderful.”
  4. “Prices are moderate and the service is excellent.”
  5. “love Houston's-- You always recieve great service- the food is always delicious.”
  6. “It is costly, customer service is great, the Hawaiian Rib Eye was the Bomb (it was good) and ladies a good wine St. Urrs ( a sweet wine) from Germany was on point!”
  7. “Good food, fair service and a GREAT ATMOSPHERE.”
  8. “The service is excellent, drinks good, ambience superb.”
  9. “The service is always excellent and the atmosphere is so relaxing with the dim lights and candles.”
  10. “The food is good and service is always good.”
  11. “hear alot of people talk about the hamburgers and they are right the burgers are well made, but their isn't a huge selection of them, but if I could recommeed an item off the menu, I would recommeed that everyone try one of those wonderful salads that c”
  12. “Good food, fast service”
  13. “The food is always wonderful and the wait staff is the best by far I've seen around Atlanta.”
  14. “Houston's customer service is great.”
  15. “heard the hype about houston's so I decided to try it out, Overall the restaurant was good, the only con I have is that it took forever to get seated, but once seated the staff was very nice and our food got served to me and my friend extremely fast.”
  16. “The bartenders are friendly and they know many of the guests by name.”
  17. “in the food and service, I have enjoyed many meals at Houston's Always a fine dinner and I love the salads.”
  18. “great service and environment”
  19. “The food was quite tasty & the servers were prompt & most informative since it was a first time for my grandaughter vising in the area before going back to school in Tenn.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Houston's has good food for a decent price, but the reason to go is for the Veggie Burger.”
  2. “Combine this hospitality with an A+ environment as well as mouthwatering dishes at reasonable prices, and not only do you have a winner.”
  3. “hear alot of people talk about the hamburgers and they are right the burgers are well made, but their isn't a huge selection of them, but if I could recommeed an item off the menu, I would recommeed that everyone try one of those wonderful salads that c”
  4. “And great prices.”
  5. “The burgers at Houston's are absolutely wonderful, It seems crazy to come to Atlanta just for the burgers at houston, but once you have tasted one you will agree, that it's worth the drive.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “great place to take your friends for a quick dinner.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/09/11

Always Good

by J Barber

If you go to Houston's on a weekend night, there is no doubt you will have to wait, but it is well worth it. The food is always good and I have not had one bad experience. I always recommend Houston's when I go out with friends or family from out of town. You can't go wrong with this location or any other.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

03/15/11

Service Wasn't The Best

by honeygramm11

Well my fiance, parents and I tried this location this past weekend. Only my fiance had gone, so he was singing its praises. I even looked up the reviews and was pleased at what I found. Who we thought was our server, was smiling and attentive, but she was just helping out her fellow server. The true server seemed lackluster at best. I mean for the money spent, could have seen a little more friendliness/good customer service. She was like this the entire evening and did not fill our glasses. There was something wrong with one of orders, which management obliged. I just wished we had a different server, sort of killed the whole experience ( my first time). I will give this chain another shot, but check out the other locations to see if I can get better service. Least the food was good.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/30/11

Date night wa great

by CHASE

Last night my wife and I had dinner there as part of our once a month date night. I have to say the Hawaiin Steak was the best I ever tasted. The service was also great too. Well worth the 1 hour wait. Kudos !!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/17/10

Best steak ever!

by CSMobileUser2

Atmosphere is great and hawaiian steak is off the chain!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/12/10

So-so in Buckhead

by Suburbanmom

My husband and I visited Houston's after a symphony performance last night and found OK setting, food, and service - totally overpriced for what it is. $34 for an ordinary piece of baked fish w/ veggies on the side - and you pay $7 extra for a side salad? $39 for steak and potato, add'l for salad? $17 for a flabby-noodle, overdressed, overseasoned, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Thai salad? They even tried to charge us $4 for bread, till we protested and got an adjustment on the bill. No thanks. We won't be eating here again any time soon.

The Details on Houston's Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • good american food
  • great fair service
  • always enjoyed restaurant
  • very nice wait staff
  • never bad experience
  • fantastic ambience
  • great prices
  • nice atmosphere
  • best burger
  • great place
  • wonderful salads
  • good soup
  • great customer service
  • excellent steaks
  • great meal
  • excellent fresh fish
  • yum
  • enjoyed many meals
  • favorite resturaunt
  • best house salad
  • friendly bartenders
  • very professional server
  • not big salad eater
  • perfect marriage
  • best baby back ribs
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