Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

Name: Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
Address: 1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 11, Houston, TX, United States, 77056
Telephone: (832) 668-5808
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2921 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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The owners of Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Chef Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui, have created an inviting, warm European environment where both traditional and seasonal French food are front and center. "We want to dispel the notion that French food is heavy and pretentious," says the team, recently transplanted to Houston from San Diego, where they owned the famed Cavaillon Restaurant. Everything about Étoile Cuisine et Bar, from the inviting outside facade to the intriguing interior design to the high quality service, is meant to convey a feeling of truly being in France. With Chef Philippe's take on a seasonal menu using a French technique, it's a place where fine food lovers come together, not on a special occasion, but to enjoy every day.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

3 Jul 2022

19:00

Booked 29 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
French, European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(832) 668-5808
Website
http://www.etoilecuisine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Philippe Verpiand
Catering
Coming soon...
Private party facilities
Enjoy Chef Philippe Verpiand's authentic French cuisine in Etoile's private dining room/wine cellar. Our wine room seats up to 20 guests comfortably and offers a unique dining experience for social events of any kind. Please contact our private party coordinator for more information. (22 guests MAX)
Private party contact
Nancy JnMarie: (877) 311-4067

Location
1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 11 Houston, TX 77056
Area
Galleria / Uptown
Cross Street
Post Oak Blvd.
Parking Details
Valet service available right in front of the fountain to the left of the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

BISQUE DE HOMARDUS$14.00
Maine lobster bisque, lobster chunks, tarragon crème fraîche
SOUPE À L'OIGNONUS$12.00
French onion soup, Gruyère croutons
ESCARGOTS BOURGUIGNONNEUS$12.00
snails baked in garlic and fresh herb butter
FOIE GRAS AU TORCHONUS$21.00
cold duck liver terrine, prune mousseline, toasted brioche
FOIE GRAS POÊLÉ*US$21.00
seared duck liver, red bell pepper, green apple chutney, port caramel
RAVIOLIS AUX CHAMPIGNONS
mushroom raviolis, port wine, white truffle oil, aged Parmesan
- SmallUS$15.00
- LargeUS$25.00
TARTARE DE BOEUF*
beef tartare, cornichons, capers, herbs, toasted ciabatta
- SmallUS$16.00
- LargeUS$26.00
TARTARE DE SAUMON*
Atlantic salmon, green apple, cucumber, miso sauce, salmon roe
- SmallUS$14.00
SALADE DE TOMATESUS$14.00
heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, black olives, basil pesto
SALADE DE CHÈVRE CHAUDUS$14.00
warm goat cheese with sliced almond crust, roasted beets, pickled shallots, arugula
SALADE DE HOMARD À L'AVOCAT
Maine lobster medallions, avocado marmalade, tarragon cocktail sauce, grapefruit
- SmallUS$19.00
- LargeUS$38.00

What 2,921 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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JorgeReal
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food2service4ambience4
The veal cheeks were tender but the risotto and sauce was like the taste and feel of a can of spaghetti-o’s, disgusting.
PB
PaulB
Sacramento
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful French cuisine! Dinner menu has a wonder range of choices starting with the very traditional coq de vin. But multiple fish choices, beef cheeks, and my favorite, foie gras torchon. All awesome. Great place for lunch, too. Done both in the last couple of weeks.
DM
DanaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We received EXCELLENT service from all staff members. The food was amazing!!! I couldn’t have chosen a better place to dine for my husband’s birthday! We will definitely be back. :)
EM
ElizabethM
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service4ambience4
Etoile is one of our favorite places the food is very good .. and consistent .. the waitstaff is stable .. the fois gras should you like that is excellent ... some times the waiters get in the back and chat .. and you can't get their attention .. and in the front outside there is a person that comes in a very expensive car .. and SMOKES .. does not care if it makes you uncomfortable .. and we think he must either spend LOTS of money with them or finance them .. but it is truly miserable outside when he is there with his entourage ..
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
We had a 6:15 reservation and when I was called to confirm I was told that the table was needed at 8:15 even though they couldn’t confirm that we would be seated in the main dining room. The service was slow and our waiter was unfriendly. This was not our usual experience here!
A
Asian
Houston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall3food3service5ambience3
Restaurant was nice and server was excellent. But I was disappointed. Because I was Asian they decided to seat us way in back room. That’s was not cool.
b
bones
Houston
146 reviews
vip
5.0
146 reviews
Dined on 23 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Frequently dine here.
M
Moni
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good place, good food good service, so over all is great
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful!
G
Gulliver
Houston
169 reviews
vip
4.0
169 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
I love the Sole meunière, so took my sister there for lunch on her birthday. It was on Tuesday and restaurant was quiet. Fish was good but not up to usual standard. The thin coating didn’t have the usual subtle crispness. The filet was just limp and felt a little soggy. Taste was fine but just not as good as usual. May be chef was off on Tuesdays.
EJ
ElJefe
Houston
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on 20 June 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Excellent food though I felt a little “forgotten” being seated in the back party room. Insist on the main dining room!
TH
TamaraaH
Houston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
The service is exceptional. If you have had real traditional French cuisine you will disappointed. The food was ok nothing to rave about.
B
Brianb
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was AMAZING! The restaurant was set up just like a French bistro and cafe. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. We will be returning very soon!
O
Olga
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 18 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, place and service. Awesome list of wines. Will be back soon!
K
Kiki
Houston
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always great here!
DE
DebbieE
Houston
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb meal and service as always. Etoile staff never disappoints.
SG
SonnyG22
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, service, ambiance. I recommend Etoile.
GE
GlenE
New Mexico
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Etoile is always a great choice for lunch or dinner. Food is consistently excellent.
d
darrens
Houston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time to dine with you. I have homes in the south of France and miss the many foods in our area. BRAVO to the chef and staff. Our food was fresh and just right amounts. Great supporting staff -they were right there for our many requests. Will return. Peace darren
CN
CecileN
Austin
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family and I drove from Austin to try this restaurant. Foods are succulent, I love the foie gras au torchon, steak sauce au poivre, tartare de bœuf. Large list of wines and spirits. Don’t miss the dessert menu. The bisque de homard is very good if you love sea foods as fish taste is very strong! We have 2 young kids at the table and they can’t handle the smell.
M
Mysticrock
Houston
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch with friends. Food and service were excellent as usual!
IF
IFerr
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
High quality for experience for a great value. Did not disappoint!
E
Eric
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the daily special for dinner and the short ribs were outstanding. We will be going back
FA
FrankA
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
We hadn’t been to E’Toile in a couple of years. We went with friends. As always the food was amazing, and although Arten, our waiter, was great, he disappeared on me a few times. They now have outdoor seating in front of the restaurant. I think the wait staff were getting stretched a bit thin. That being said, when Arten was with us we just deferred to his recommendations about 75% of the time, which was a winning strategy. I said hello to Phillipe, the owner, as we left. He is so shy that I love to go straight up to him and force him to engage. Also, although she wasn’t there last night, Annie, the hostess, is back from California! She is great and knowing she is back, we will make a point of getting back there as soon as we can. Finally, Didi, another great waiter, is still there. Food-wise, we had the Zucchini Flower breaded appetizer, which sounds strange, but it was amazing. We also shared an Escargot, which was decadent but worth it. I got the peppered filet, with a fresh salad which were the perfect compliment to one another. My wife had the lobster and scallops special. It wasn’t huge, but she said it was extremely tasty and just the right portion size for its richness. My steak came with french fries. They were really good (like McDonalds french fries when the 16 year old doesn’t screw them up) but it just didn’t fit with everything else on the table. A great potato dish would be a perfect compliment, but the fries felt like Phillipe was just not trying. I had the bread pudding and pistachio ice cream for dessert and my wife had the apple tart. Again, great flavors and portion sizes that made sense. E’Toile is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. It had been to long since our last visit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 11 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The mushroom ravioli in port wine sauce with white truffle oil was amazing, as was the risotto stuffed squash blossoms (straight from chef’s garden). The food is worthy of a special occasion, but it’s also also a great place to take a date or meet friends.
LJ
LJZO6
Houston
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you want to go to a restaurant that is consistently fabulous. Presentation, taste and service is impeccable. Don't miss this!
P
Patsy
Houston
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorites. It never-ever disappoints!.
DS
DaveS
Austin
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 10 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My favorite restaurant great food wine amazing service l drove from Austin to dine at Etoile
m
magazineman
New York Area
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We had the Charity menu and the food was just excellent. Terrine de Foie Gras, Seabass in cauliflower foam, veal on pea risotto. Everything was flavorful, well presented and cooked to perfection. Service was very attentive without being in your face, friendly, French speaking (+). The wine list is a bit top heavy.
AV
AlainV
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding French food, great service and atmosphere. We will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Etoile is a top ten restaurant in Houston. Even simple dishes like a Chicken salad is very well done, and the lunch prices are very fair.
KM
KayM
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food ws good as always but missed Dede our normal waiter
MR
MichaelR
Houston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent experience as usual
LR
LoveyR
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 5 June 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a favorite place to dine! Great service and food is always absolutely delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 June 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
My husband and I dined here for my birthday celebration. The waiter was amazing, but the second half of our meal he was very busy and it took several minutes to get his attention because he was waiting tables outside, inside, in the front, middle, and back (not his fault!). The food was absolutely delicious. The one head scratcher was that our entrées came out extremely fast… like it was a popular dish that they made several of and were simply waiting for someone to order. The other frustrating thing was how some of the tables were inches between each other (understandable, we enjoy these intimate close proximity restaurants), but the couple seated next to us looked like they just played a game of basketball at the gym (tees and tennis shors, messy and not put together). There should be a strict dress code policy, because it kind of lessened the experience for us when we were dressed up seated inches from them.
C
Cincy7
New Mexico
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 May 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
There three rooms to eat in. The one you come in to and 3rd one at the back are the best and have the best ambiance.
r
richardg
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The coq au vin is the best in town; the snapper was also first-class.
NS
NickellS
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went here for our anniversary, it was our first time. The food was divine and authentic. The service was impeccable. Most definitely will return! A must try if you appreciate French cuisine.
E
Equus
Houston
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very good food as always

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Etoile Cuisine Et Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 2921 OpenTable diners.