Cafe Annie

The food was really good but the service was awful. I went back a second time to see if the service was a fluke but it was bad both times. The problem is the wait staff continually asks you if you're done with your meal. And they rush one dish after another. The atmosphere isn't that nice either. My girlfriend commented it was cold and not that romantic. more

The food was good but way too expensive for the serving. There is better food that is not so expensive. I also thought the ambiance was cold and not comfortable. more

I have dined at Cafe Annie several times and I have never been disappointed. This place is not your local fast food restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and very well prepared. To add to the ambience this place displays, the service is top notched. Quiet as it may be kept, I notice some of the staff are former employees of Brennan's. The menu is a little more than expected but like I mentioned this is not your local fast restaurant. I recommend dining here for a special occasion, and I'll even recommend my favorite entree. Try the Wood Grilled New York Strip with the Enchilada of Potato and for dessert please have the Sugared Lemon Cake or the Fresh Summer Berry Shortcake. Enjoy! Pros: Service, Quality, Great Parking Cons: Expensive more

I have been consistently unimpressed by the too-expensive, quite tasteless food here at Cafe Annie. It isn't that I think the chef is uninventive or does not deserve praise. I fear that the complacence of Houston diners has contributed to the decline of Cafe Annie, a former benchmark in innovative cuisine. The food has lost its verve. The last time I ate there, I went with my father. Our dinner came out to over $200, and yet our potatoes were cold, our entrees were less than spectacular, and we barely ever saw a server. Houstonians have too long accepted Cafe Annie as top-of-the-line without questioning the integrity of its dishes or its service. All it would take is a bit of unbridled criticism, and this once-trusty standby would bolster its menu... Pros: Interesting menu, Good desserts Cons: Slow service, Not so good more

The only explanation I can offer for the lofty praise this restaurant has garnered is that it became popular when Houston was used to barbeque as fine dining. Anything described as ""essence"" or ""reduction"" seemingly meant culinary artwork. Far from the truth for Cafe Annie. If you want essence of poblano pepper, go to La Mexicana. Pros: service Cons: price, value, freshness more

This has to be the most overrated restaurant I've ever been to in Houston. I've had to go on business many times, and I've never had a first class meal. Service is, frankly, not good, and the wine list may be the most overpriced in town. Why bother? more

Expensive, romantic, and good! Outside is not so hot looking! ok! Pros: good food, coat needed, romantic Cons: ugly outside, expensive more

This was the second time my boyfriend took me to this restaurant. The first time was a wonderful experience. However, the second time was not as I had expected. The food is always excellent. However, the service suffers. My boyfriend was eating his food and was asked 3 times whether he was finished. In the meantime, the busboy lurked behind us waiting until he could ask once again. It seemed like they couldn't wait to hurry us through the meal. Also, when I was walking to the restroom, I heard a catcall from the kitchen area. You expect that from a construction site, not a nice restaurant. I wrote a letter to the company and got a mere reply that the staff would be informed of my dissatisfaction. When you spend more than $300, you expect a little more class and service. Pros: consistent food Cons: poor service, noisy more

Its a catchy blend of mexican and american all made into a fine dinning resturant. It is elegant dinning and great food. Service is wonderful and friendly. If your thinking of going there you have to go. A 5 star resturant!!! Pros: good food, not very crowded or l Cons: expensive but worth more

Perfect for any special occasion, or if you're just loaded. Excellent service, not stuffy and snobby servers like some other nice restaurants. Food and wine selection was great. One of the best in Houston! Pros: Excellent Service, Excellent Food Cons: Pricey, but worth it more