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Ruggles Black -West Alabama, Houston, TX

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.5
4.5
798 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
  • Gluten-free-friendly
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 582-5690
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 798 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruggles Black on West Alabama delights diners with its "delicious," health-conscious menu catering to diverse diets, including gluten-free, vegan, and keto. Guests praise the "amazing" food, "cool environment," and "great service." The restaurant is perfect for intimate gatherings, offering a vibrant atmosphere and personal touches like Chef Bruce's table visits.

798 Reviews
  1. Erin

    VIP

    Houston

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service sadly fell off mid meal…also beware the patio lighting is actually blinding floodlights:/

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  2. MacRosie

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totally awesome food. My second visit and will definitely be returning. Everything was prepared so well!!

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  3. Jenna

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love this restaurant, highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal. Been multiple times and always leave wanting to come back to try more dishes. The menu is health conscious with a huge variety. Ordered based off of our server Jose recommendations and he was spot on. Dessert is to die for, especially the cheesecake which my husband claims is his favorite ever! You won’t be disappointed. Something for everyone.

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    Houston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience at Ruggles Black. Brought two out-of-state (and well-traveled) quests for a meeting with two Texas clients and they all remarked that Ruggles Black is truly a special restaurant and they will definitely be back to Ruggles Black when they are back in Houston. Everything was superb--from the fried calamari and fried oyster appetizers to the redfish, snapper, tuna, and spinach chicken entrees to the tres leches and cream brûlée desserts. Great coffees too. Can't recommend enough. This great restaurant was a perfect setting for a highly successful meeting. Truly unmatched, in the words of my clients.

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  5. Valerie

    VIP

    Houston

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to order everything that’s how appealing the items on the menu are. We ended up ordering the same item: fish & chips and we were not disappointed. Gabriel was great in checking on our special needs and was very attentive and kind. Looking forward to returning . Lov this place and when the weather is perfect, the patio is a beautiful gateway oasis.

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  6. KROB

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful late lunch w a group of four. The owner even came by and chatted w us! The food was out quickly and served hot! The wait service was on pointe without being intrusive. And the desserts were a masterpiece!

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  7. Shelly

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was spotty. She didn't come to our table until 20 minutes after seated. Once the food came out she didn't return. We had to flag down another waiter who packed up our food and then our waitress showed up with the check.

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  8. Mary

    VIP

    Houston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Ruggles Black is always delicious and there’s something for everyone- gluten-free, vegan, keto-friendly- and it’s just really tasty, healthy food. Plus we could have a conversation without yelling! Cocktails are awesome, too!

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  9. Susan

    Houston

    261 reviews

    5.0

    261 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy dining at Ruggles Black. The Chef always does an outstanding job of creating delicious meals and makes diners feel welcome.

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  10. Pat

    Houston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Paleo Shrimp Pasta and it was excellent!

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FAQs

Ruggles Black -West Alabama does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats.

Ruggles Black -West Alabama is rated 4.5 stars by 798 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ruggles Black -West Alabama

2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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