Main Kitchen

4.6

236 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Fancy

Main Kitchen Restaurant and 806 Lounge indulge guests with a variety of classic cocktails and lively American fare in an intimate atmosphere where the downtown vibe is palpable. Newly appointed Executive Chef Rafael Gonzalez has developed locally infused, seasonal menus, founded on the freshest ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 237-1111 ext. 3700
Website
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/houdj-jw-marriott-houston-downtown/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Rafael Gonzalez

Location
806 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Rusk
Parking details
Options: $8 Valet Parking when dining in Main Kitchen, Street Parking and Walker Garage (Public Parking Garage)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 236 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Main Kitchen offers an inviting atmosphere with "ridiculously great" burgers that are "one of the best in Houston." Patrons praise the "super low noise level" for easy conversation and commend the friendly staff. Despite some mixed reviews on service speed, the overall dining experience is considered satisfying for burger enthusiasts and hotel guests alike.

236 Reviews

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Chad
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat! We are gluten free and there were many options on their menu and the food was delicious. Our waitress was so nice and we will definitely eat here again!
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Trent
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is the hotel restaurant located off the lobby. We ate here because it was so close (5 minute drive) to the Hobby Center where we were going to see a musical. Our server mentioned if we were staying at the hotel they offer a free shuttle to the Center. My wife had the crispy chicken with the polenta. It was tender and juicy and very flavorful. I had the salmon over the wild rice. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. I wish we had room to try one of the tempting desserts. Excellent service, we were made to feel very welcomed. It was a bit noisy due to being right next to the bar and the open kitchen where they did not appear to be concerned about how much noise was being created.
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Robert
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The burger is ridiculous! The food is great here, period. The noise level is super low, and you can have a discussion without yelling.
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Dr. Bennie
Houston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was completely appalled by how good the burger at Main Kitchen was. Hands down, this is one of the best burgers in Houston. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and bursting with flavor, it was almost too much for me to handle—so much so that I could only eat half of it while there. If you’re a burger enthusiast, you owe it to yourself to try this. Just be warned: it’s so packed with flavor, you might need to take a break mid-bite! Main Kitchen was. Hands down, this is one of the best burgers in Houston. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and bursting with flavor, it was almost too much for me to handle—so much so that I could only eat half of it while there. If you’re a burger enthusiast, you owe it to yourself to try this!
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Andy
Indiana
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pleasant people and nice food options. Smash burger tasty and beet yogurt app very good.
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Paul
Houston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Made a reservation for dinner before a show at the theater district. My steak came over 10 minutes before my wife and daughter got their food. Needless to say my food was cold when theirs arrived. They took my steak back to the kitchen and it came back to me well done. Due to the show starting soon, there was not time to cook another steak. I will never go back to this place again. They did take the steak off my bill, but I spent over $300 and left hungry.
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Traci
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent! The waitress was excellent and the food was fabulous
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Sam
Houston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I believe our server's name was Sashika or something like that. A lovely human being that was so thoughtful about the service she provided...super! The drinks were spot on. Food was good for a hotel restaurant in particular.
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Pieter
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service for reasonable price in a nice atmosphere
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JoanidaR
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was good and I left very happy. Recommend their steak meals.
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FAQs

Main Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 237-1111 ext. 3700.

Main Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 236 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

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

806 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

Cross street
Rusk
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Options: $8 Valet Parking when dining in Main Kitchen, Street Parking and Walker Garage (Public Parking Garage)
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Rafael Gonzalez
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/houdj-jw-marriott-houston-downtown/
Phone number
(713) 237-1111 ext. 3700

Main Kitchen

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