Toulouse - Houston

4.8

2519 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Charming
Good for special occasions

Toulouse Café and Bar recalls a Fin de Siecle Parisian Café where you are likely to bump into friends and find yourself in conversations with neighboring tables. At first glance you will notice the bustling activity that characterizes Toulouse: wait staff with wine openers and hot plates of food, people chatting and laughing, the clink of wine glasses… the atmosphere is sophisticated and good moods are contagious.

In the tradition of all fine bistros, Toulouse has imaginative and seasonal menus that provide exactly what its patrons long for: cozy tables open to the street, mouth-watering specialties a la Française, delicious desserts made from scratch and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the tastes of France with our exciting yet comforting dishes such as our famous quiches, an expertly cooked trout almondine or the best mussels in the city.

Dine with us and be transported to Paris, if only for a moment.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 871-0768
Website
http://www.toulousecafeandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Emmanuel Hodencq
Catering
The Philosophy of Lombardi Family Concepts Catering is to create a unique and customized experience for each client. We offer a wide variety of catering and event options that bring the comfort and quality of our restaurants to your special event. We offer the flexibility of customized menus, the flavors of freshly prepared food and the experience of our knowledgeable staff. No matter what the event ,we can perfectly execute all aspects of an event to fit your needs. Our experienced staff will help you create a menu and handle all the details for your special event.

Location
4444 Westheimer, Suite E, Houston, TX 77027
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Cross street
Westcreek Lane
Parking details
Garage Hours Monday - Thursday 6:00 A.M. - Midnight (5:00 A.M. opening on 1ST floor) Friday - Saturday 6:00 A.M. - 1 :00 A.M. (5:00 A.M. on 1ST floor) Sunday 8:00 A.M. - 1 :00 A.M. (7:00 A.M. on 1 ST floor) Valet Parking is available for any guest of River Oaks District.
Entertainment
Call Toulouse for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Zucchini Squash Chips$12.00
lemon aïoli, pimente espelette
Petite Gougeres$9.00
truffle, gruyère cheese puff
Warm Brie$19.00
roasted pear, wild mushrooms, garlic, baguette
Assorted Deviled Eggs$15.00
pickled vegetables, short rib, crispy ham, truffle
Fromage$21.00
assorted imported french cheeses, fruit compote, walnuts
Charcuterie$27.00
house made pâté, bayonne ham, sausiccion sec, boudin noir, cornichon, mustard

Les Moules Frites

Mussels Mariniere
garlic, shallots, chardonnay, butter, thyme
- Appetizer$21.00
- Entrée, Served with Pommes Frites$29.00

Les Soupes & Salades

Lobster Bisque$12.00
lobster knuckle, crème fraîche
Soupe á l'Oignon$12.00
chives, gruyère, baguette
Salade Maison$10.00
bibb lettuce, radicchio, dijon vinaigrette
Chopped Kale$20.00
black kale, green cabbage, roasted chicken, toasted peanuts, mint, cilantro, scallion, shaved manchego cheese, peanut vinaigrette
Beet & Goat Cheese Salade$15.00
candied hazelnuts, baby mache, sherry vinaigrette
Seared Tuna Salad$29.00
seared fresh tuna, campari tomato, pickled onion, avocado, roasted peppers, fresh citrus segments, marcona almonds, romesco sauce
Chopped Salade$16.00
avocado, tomatoes, red onion, crispy bacon, blue cheese, hearts of palm, herb dijon vinaigrette

Hors d'Oeuvres

Ahi Tuna Tower$25.00
fresh marinated tuna, red quinoa, roasted tomato, cuccumber, cilantro, avocado, wasabi gelato
Octopus Niçoise$24.00
lemon confit, tomato, olives, capers
Escargots Persillade$17.00
pernod, garlic, parsley
Colossal Lump Crab Cake$34.00
avocado, vine ripe tomatoes, remoulade
Fritures de Fruits de Mer$22.00
calamari, red shrimp, white fish, pickled vegetables, pimento aioli
Steak Tartare$20.00
shallots, caperberries, quail egg, frisée, baguette
- Entrée, Served with Pommes Frites$39.00
Smoked Salmon$23.00
crème fraîche, shallots, capers, toast points
Dover Sole Meunière
seasonal vegetable, roasted potatoes, white wine lemon sauce
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Les Plats Pri̇nci̇paux

Steak Frites$47.00
10oz grilled NY steak, pommes frites, petite salade, béarnaise
Linguini Fruit de Mer$34.00
half lobster, mussels, little neck clams, calamari, roasted tomatoes, pecorino cheese
Risotto au Champagne$29.00
red shrimp, zucchini squash, mascarpone cheese
Beef Bourguignon$33.00
braised short rib, pearl onions, mushrooms, roasted carrot, pappardelle
Winter Mushroom Agnolotti$32.00
ricotta parmesan agnolotti, exotic mushroom cream sauce
Duck Confit$32.00
sweet potato mousseline, caramelized apples, orange cognac reduction
Petite Filet au Poivre$49.00
8oz, mushrooms, asparagus, peppercorn sauce, pommes frites
Quiche Lorraine$22.00
gruyère cheese, bacon, ham, petite salade
Salmon$33.00
caramelized shallot and carrot puree, petite vegetable bouquetiere
Carbonara a la Francaise$28.00
artisanal half rigatoni, smoked lardon, crème fraiche, egg yolk, pecorino cheese, roasted bone marrow
Poulet Roti$32.00
24 hour herb brined roasted chicken, rainbow swiss chard, potato dauphinoise
Branzino a la Mediterrane$39.00
oven roasted mediterranean sea bass, heirloom vegetables, lemon oil
Toulouse Burger$21.00
8oz house ground steak burger, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, gruyère, brioche bread

Les Garni̇tures

Pommes Frites$8.00
Truffle Pommes Frites$9.00
Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Brussels Sprouts$9.00
Lobster Mac and Cheese$25.00
Dauphinoise Potatoes$9.00

What 2,519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Houston
French
Houston
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Toulouse in Houston is a vibrant French bistro offering a lively atmosphere with live music and a chic interior. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," especially the soufflés and seafood dishes. The outdoor patio is a favorite for brunch, although occasional noise is noted. A great spot for memorable dining experiences!

2,519 Reviews

CS
CalS
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Due to it being busy and the Christmas holidays I did not communicate my issues with our server or management. However, the worst steak I’ve ever had. I asked for medium it was so over cooked. Not to mention the steak was not good quality to begin with. I ate it to be polite and didn’t want to cause an issue. The music was far too loud, could barely hear the person next to me talking. Lilly was our server and she was awesome. She had a few big parties but she was super attentive to our table. The extra staff filling water and clearing the table were also very attentive.
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Kimberly
VIP
Houston
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful date night, delicous food, great service and beautiful surroundings!
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Edward
VIP
Houston
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My table had a wonderful time at Toulouse tonight, and I feel I should review some of the many positive things we experienced. The biggest win of the night was our waiter, Bryan. The guy was perfection as a waiter. My date and I are both OpenTable VIPs who know excellent service, and we agreed that the service experience was perhaps the best of the year. Bryan answered our detailed food questions, adapted to our crazy idiosyncratic requests, kept the drinks going on a busy Saturday night, and coordinated the valet at the end of our meal so the car was ready when we headed out. Flawless! The food here is excellent. The bread service features some of the best butter in town, so I recommend you start there. After the bread service, we continued with an order of lobster mini-tacos and the fromage cheese plate. We both got seafood specials for entree (scallops for me; sea bass for her). The $75 asking price for each entree special includes top ingredients like truffles, truffle oil, etc. I loved it and trust that you will, too.
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Gabriela
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambience here is so nice! The service is great too. Unfortunately, we’ve been here a couple of times and the food is just disappointing, nothing out of the ordinary. If the food was leveled up with the amazing outdoor environment, this place would be unbeatable!!
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Adan
Panama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience. Service was a little slow, but overall good
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Dayana
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is the place I choose for every celebration. I recently had lunch at Toulouse to celebrate my birthday and then, a few days after, I had lunch with a friend who had never been there before. There’s just something about Toulouse that makes me happy - the atmosphere, especially when eating outside on the terrance, the food, the music. We shared the warm brie, then I had the wild salmon, and my friend had the duck. Everything was excellent. On my birthday I tried several desserts and loved them all, especially the chocolate mousse. As far as I’m concerned, this is the best restaurant in Houston, and I will always rwturn.
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Lourdes R
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation and still waited 45 mins. The staff was courteous and apologetic and offered a complimentary dessert but several people had a very long wait.
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Ana
VIP
Austin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant food and service are excellent. The noise level was too high in the covered patio
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Laurie
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant. The food, the service, the ambience, all wonderful.
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Caroline
VIP
Houston
29 reviews
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Dirty women’s bathroom, not very clean and the baby change table was open and want clean, gross
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FAQs

Toulouse - Houston does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Toulouse - Houston also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 871-0768.

Toulouse - Houston is rated 4.8 stars by 2519 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 86 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4444 Westheimer, Suite E, Houston, TX 77027

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Westcreek Lane
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Garage Hours Monday - Thursday 6:00 A.M. - Midnight (5:00 A.M. opening on 1ST floor) Friday - Saturday 6:00 A.M. - 1 :00 A.M. (5:00 A.M. on 1ST floor) Sunday 8:00 A.M. - 1 :00 A.M. (7:00 A.M. on 1 ST floor) Valet Parking is available for any guest of River Oaks District.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Emmanuel Hodencq
Entertainment
Call Toulouse for more details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.toulousecafeandbar.com/
Phone number
(713) 871-0768
Catering
The Philosophy of Lombardi Family Concepts Catering is to create a unique and customized experience for each client. We offer a wide variety of catering and event options that bring the comfort and quality of our restaurants to your special event. We offer the flexibility of customized menus, the flavors of freshly prepared food and the experience of our knowledgeable staff. No matter what the event ,we can perfectly execute all aspects of an event to fit your needs. Our experienced staff will help you create a menu and handle all the details for your special event.

Toulouse - Houston

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Octopus

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Escargots Persillade

Caviar

Bites

Ahi Tuna Cones$19.00

Caviar Tacos$17.00

Full Service

Kaluga

Osetra Karat Black

Raw Bar

Huitres

Poached Jumbo Prawns

Seafood Tower

Crudo

Tuna$17.00

Salmon$15.00

Pour la Table

Zucchini Squash Chips$12.00

Petite Gougeres$9.00

Warm Brie$19.00

Assorted Deviled Eggs$15.00

Fromage$21.00

Charcuterie$27.00

Les Moules Frites

Mussels Mariniere

Les Soupes & Salades

Lobster Bisque$12.00

Soupe á l'Oignon$12.00

Salade Maison$10.00

Chopped Kale$20.00

Beet & Goat Cheese Salade$15.00

Seared Tuna Salad$29.00

Chopped Salade$16.00

Hors d'Oeuvres

Ahi Tuna Tower$25.00

Octopus Niçoise$24.00

Escargots Persillade$17.00

Colossal Lump Crab Cake$34.00

Fritures de Fruits de Mer$22.00

Steak Tartare$20.00

Smoked Salmon$23.00

Dover Sole Meunière

Les Plats Pri̇nci̇paux

Steak Frites$47.00

Linguini Fruit de Mer$34.00

Risotto au Champagne$29.00

Beef Bourguignon$33.00

Winter Mushroom Agnolotti$32.00

Duck Confit$32.00

Petite Filet au Poivre$49.00

Quiche Lorraine$22.00

Salmon$33.00

Carbonara a la Francaise$28.00

Poulet Roti$32.00

Branzino a la Mediterrane$39.00

Toulouse Burger$21.00

Les Garni̇tures

Pommes Frites$8.00

Truffle Pommes Frites$9.00

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Lobster Mac and Cheese$25.00

Dauphinoise Potatoes$9.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Toulouse - Houston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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