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Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College, Houston, TX

Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College

4.1
4.1
195 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Eric's restaurant is located in the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, at the University of Houston's Hilton. We are a casual dining restaurant with seating for 115+ in the main dining room and bar area. We use only top quality ingredients, wonderfully prepared, at a moderate price. Our operation is unique in the sense that students from the Conrad N. Hilton School of Hotel and Restaurant Management are trained on a hands-on basis in the restaurant. We look
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, International

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 07:00–13:45 Bar Daily 16:00–21:00

  • Phone number

    (713) 743-2512

  • Website

    http://www.ericshouston.com/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Tanner Lucas

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact restaurant directly for groups of 12 or more.

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Manager: (713) 743-2518

  • Location

    4450 University Dr Houston, TX 77204

  • Area

    University of Houston

  • Cross Street

    University Dr.

  • Parking Details

    Complimentary 2 hour parking in Hotel Garage with purchase of Entree in Eric's Restaurant

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 195 people are saying

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4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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  1. LG

    LetyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 May 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dining experience was great. Food was delicious and the staff were helpful and courteous.

  2. BK

    BobbieK

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was yummy! The Tandoori chicken was so tender!!

  3. CE

    ChristianE

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very nice ambience, good food, and friendly waiters.

  4. BK

    BobbieK

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As always the waitstaff was friendly and courteous; the food was plentiful and tasty; the room was quiet and reserved, despite the construction going on outside. We had a wonderful time!

  5. MB

    MichelleB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Happy that Eric's is open and serving lunch. Service is good as is the food.

  6. TT

    ThisTexanTried

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2021

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    We didn’t get the chance to actually sit down and eat. We were 15-20 minutes late for our reservation. We called to tell them we were stuck in traffic. Arrived and they could only work us in. A couple left and they still didn’t budge and give us their table. We left.

  7. RN

    RNcomedyoferrors

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2021

    overall1food3service1ambience1

    I made a reservation and it was confirmed with an email. We had 7 in our party and we had a timeline. We left plenty of time. BUT, we arrived to find they don't take reservations! They did not have a table that sits 7! They did not put two table together to make a table of 7. We took two tables at two very different heights in order to make the show on time. There was 1 waitress that appeared to have worked there 30 minutes. We had to ask for menus. We had to ask her to take our order. 20 minutes later we asked for our drinks to be served. 2 minutes after our wine was served the food arrived. The food was good but unfortunately, that is the only thing this restaurant had going for it. We then had to ask for our bills and when no one returned with them we had to hunt them down so we could get out of the restaurant and to the show. I cannot recommend this experience to anyone.

  8. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 November 2021

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    The service was good, they were very short staffed but we were patient. The panini was not hot The cake was very stale They just need more staff and a quality control tech

  9. MG

    MaryGibson

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 September 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lunch was very good. Service was great! Thank you

    Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton CollegeResponded on 13 October 2021

    Thank You!!!

  10. MN

    MelissaN

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    There are a lot of good options from a quick bite to a big meal and affordable compared to other campus dining options.

  11. LM

    LMM2

    New England

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Appreciate the extra precautions still being made. Good place for a business lunch.

  12. NC

    NancyC

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 May 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you are fortunate enough to have Jarrel as your server, your dining experience will be absolutely outstanding.

  13. MB

    MilesB

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was great and the service was outstanding. It was my son’s birthday and he is a UH student, so we did this for convenience. But, this turned out to be the best choice.

  14. CW

    CherishW

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were seated quickly and everything we ordered was very tasty. We will return.

  15. WB

    WayneB

    Houston

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2020

    overall4food4service3ambience4

    This is a nice restaurant on the campus of the University of Houston. We went for lunch as we were on campus for a conference. Overall it was a good experience. When we first arrived they sat us at a tall table and one of our party was not able to get onto the high chair due to physical limitations. They were able to move us but it was to a table right by the kitchen. The service was adequate and the food was good. I would definitely eat there again if I find myself at UH. It is certainly a welcome respite from the more student centered food found elsewhere on campus. It is a little pricy, but not excessively so.

  16. AS

    AlexS

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    I always enjoy going to Eric's for lunch with colleagues. The menu has been pared down recently, but there are still a lot of good choices and the food is uniformly good. The service is very good, and it's easy to make reservations on line or over the phone.

  17. e

    eat2live

    Houston

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Great place to eat before an event at the University of Houston Cullen Performance Hall, right next door.

  18. MA

    MelindaA

    Austin

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Very nice, great service. Food was good, not exceptional.

  19. g

    genieinabottle

    Houston

    56 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    Top ten worst service in Houston says it all. Waited 30 minutes, no waiter. Called from my cell phone to the hostess desk to tell them I need to order my food and drink. Told them how I wanted my salmon cooked, I received it after some more waiting completely overcooked and sent it back for redo. Once I received my food and meal was over, I had to wait another 20 minutes to flag someone down to ask for a refill on my drink and my check. Waited another 25 minutes and waiter did not even come back. I had to call again and this time the bar staff picked up the phone. Had to tell them I’m in their restaurant for them to bring my check and refill my drink. Zero stars.

  20. L

    Lizzy

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience3

    Not sure why the restaurant was understaffed when the management should have known about a large event at the Cullen Performance Hall? Food was good but very frustrating service.

  21. FL

    FranciscoL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 October 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    Food was okay. Service was okay. The restaurant is nice!

  22. MA

    MohammedA

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2019

    overall4food4service2ambience3

    Restaurant was full of lecture attendees and understaffed on a busy night. They did the best they could. Also new parking policy of $15, with a discount for diners. Not customer friendly.

  23. GE

    GECENE

    Des Moines

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    They made a very avoidable mistake: they served me a cold espresso.

  24. BK

    BobbieK

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 September 2019

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    I think the evening menu is new because my husband and I had entrees we had never tried before. I was amazed by the Posti and had to look it up on the internet. The pastry that it was served with was wonderful and I have bragged to all of my lunch friends about how good it was. The egg on top was the kicker! My husband at the WHOLE Cougar burger and I loved his French fries. Well done!

  25. JT

    JamesT

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 September 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I miss the club sandwiches or the soup and sandwich choices, but the fish taco was excellent (just more expensive than my sandwiches).

  26. a

    anonymous

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience4

    We requested a small personal cake for a birthday occasion, but the cake wasn't out near the end when we almost finished our food. I had to personally follow up with the server and ask her to take our the cake. The cake was late and had our table in a awkward ending.

  27. T

    Tash11

    Houston

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 6 August 2019

    overall2food2service5ambience5

    Eric’s has changed their menu and it’s not as near as good as it used to be. The prices have increased and the choices have decreased.

  28. EM

    ElaineM

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We enjoyed our dinner at Eric’s before a show. Convenient to the venue and excellent food and service.

  29. AM

    AnneM

    Austin

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 August 2019

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Not sure I would order the falafel again...it is way off the mark.

  30. N

    Neighbour

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2019

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Eric's has an updated menu with far fewer lunch items that are reasonably priced. There isn't an express menu and fewer salad options. Disappointed in new menu; not sure if the price is worth making this a lunch time spot.

  31. MP

    MaryP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 July 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Eric's is our go-to favorite when we are in the U of H area!

  32. MB

    MichelleB

    Houston

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service and food were very good. Coffee was excellent.

  33. MG

    MaryGibson

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good lunch to welcome our new staff Psychiatrist, Dr. Jon Rusciano.

  34. JR

    JenniferR

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Would love to enjoy the shrimp and sausage gumbo again.

  35. F

    Faculty

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 June 2019

    overall2food1service5ambience4

    Please include more variety of vegetarian/vegan options in your menu. The quinoa salad is terrible, and there is not other alternatives in the carte. I have complained about this issue before, and I don't go to Eric's anymore because the menu is terrible. the service is great, but it does not compensate for a poor meal.

  36. A

    Aubietx75

    Houston

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 8 June 2019

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    Weekend menu is very weird and food was not that great. Service was also a bit off. Give a lot of wiggle room as many of the staff are students and new to working in hospitality.

  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food! Top notch service and ambiance.

  38. JM

    JenM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 April 2019

    overall2food1service2ambience1

    salmon was very dry and soup was cold. bread was stale. worst meal we have ever had there

  39. B

    Bfoodie

    Houston

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 24 April 2019

    overall2food2service1ambience2

    Really poor service. Our waiter seemed like he was new on the job, overworked or just didn’t care. Food was so so. Good location newer the Cullen Performance Hall though.

  40. MN

    MarcellaN

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 April 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The service was very good and the personnel did a good job of working with us.

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Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College is rated 4.1 stars by 195 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Eric's-Univ of Houston-Hilton College

4450 University Dr Houston, TX 77204

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    University Dr.

  • Area

    University of Houston

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 07:00–13:45 Bar Daily 16:00–21:00

  • Cuisines

    American, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Business Casual

  • Parking Details

    Complimentary 2 hour parking in Hotel Garage with purchase of Entree in Eric's Restaurant

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Tanner Lucas

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.ericshouston.com/

  • Phone number

    (713) 743-2512

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact restaurant directly for groups of 12 or more.

  • Private party contact

    Restaurant Manager: (713) 743-2518

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