In Short Burnished brass and stained wood complement roughly mortared brick and the occasional plant. Amid ubiquitous earth tones, corporate types and small parties (celebrating or simply living large) occupy deep booths done up in fine upholstery and lit from above by pin spotlights. Burgers, prime rib and steaks are the specialties of the house, but the menu also includes salmon, salads ...
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Posted by Citysearch
on April 02, 2008, (Edited March 17, 2008)
Rotisserie chicken with a side of couscous in citrus vinaigrette at
Houston's.
ome savvy San Francisco diners have a little secret. When they're pressed
for time and don't want to think about where to go or what they're eating,
they head for Houston's.
A Southwestern-based chain that wows San Franciscans seems about as
plausible as George W. Bush carrying the Bay Area by a landslide. Yet
Houston ...
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I like Houston's because it offers a little for everyone. Steaklovers should behold the Hawaiian Ribeye, while Asian fanatics should definitely go for the spring rolls. The one thing that defines Houston's (apart from the insanely-tastey yet totally-unhealthy Sundae) is the service, which is always timely, friendly, and un-obtrusive. Fans of Zin should check out the wine list, and when the fireplace ...
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Packed on a Thursday night around 9pm, and were told 45 min wait by the friendly hostess, which was fine by us, since we werent quite hungry yet. Stood at the bar, cocktails while waiting. Half hour later we were seated down from the bar side, so unfortunately we couldnt see the fireplace or hear the live jazz at the other end. Noise level very high, but very nice layout, so we were still able ...
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