A much-anticipated addition to the Houston restaurant scene, Artista offers creative cuisine, impeccable service and a perfect location to downtown Houston entertainment.
"After a wonderful dinner, it was time for curtain. At intermission, we returned for fabulous dessert and waiting hot coffee. It was GREAT! LOVED our waitstaff!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, late-night find, hot spot, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Excellent staff, excellent food and excellent scene"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Our service was extremely slow, the salad is served with the dressing on the bottom (and very little of it) and lettuce on top. The main course was very sparse. A disappointment all the way!!"
Dined on 5/06/2013
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I am so glad the restaurant has included music, dancing, and dinner theater; it is now our one-stop place for a wonderful evening out. We wil regularly make it our "date night" feature."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Since this restaurant is housed in the arts complex ~ Hobby Center, I was expecting a mediocre experience. I WAS SO WRONG! The decor is chic, elegant and quite fun with yummy, but leather chairs, and a wonderful glassed wall that looks out over the street. The service is equally as impressive, with the waiter asking if we had a curtain time...and doing everything to ensure we met it...further, we were going to a rather unknown theater that our GPS would not locate, and when I mentioned this to Chris, the host, he took time to research the location and gave us wonderful directions!
The food was also a huge surprise. Wonderfully prepared, great presentation and a complexity of flavors that made you want to swoon!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"This was the third time I have gone to Artista. People had bragged on the plantain crusted chicken, so I decided to try it. I did not find it that good, in fact I found it disappointing. I will stick to the beef or fish in the future."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"In general, we enjoyed our dinner with one somewhat startling exception. We ordered iced tea, and the tea that was served was definitely not freshly brewed tea. It seemed to be from some fountain mix or possibly even "instant" tea, either way it was definitely very substandard for a restaurant such as Artista, especially in Texas."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Fantastic dining just before the curtain goes up at Hobby Center! The waiters are very friendly and attentive. The food is always great! We love the empanadas."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I would recommend Artista for the food, however the service was not very good two of the past three times I have visited. It is very convenient if you are attending a Broadway Across America production, but it is also overpriced."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Loved the restaurant, especially its convenient location in the Hobby Center and great view. The pre-theater menu was rather restricted, but for the price the food was very good. Even though the restaurant was crowded, the waiter was friendly and helpful. i would definitely recommend Arista to anyone attending a show at the Hobby Center."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Artisa has been a very good restaurant for a long time, and they are lucky to have the captive audience attending events. However, it is time to update the menu. Some friends of mine who are season ticket holders have been seeing the same menu items for a LONG, LONG time and bemoan the repetitiveness. As a semi-regular attendee, I'm ready for some new stuff! Thank you, Rita"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2002
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"This is my favorite spot to dine before a show at Hobby Center. Parking to eat early = easy exit after the show, as you're closer to the exit in early parking :) My friend had never been before & loved it, too."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"For my first time eating there I was very impressed. It is a very upscale resturant with moderate prices. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. The food was very good. I had the snapper which was out of this world. I would definitely recommend."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Great place for dinner before the theater since it is right at the Hobby. A little too pricey for more than an occasional dinner for me. Food and service was excellent."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Food was very good, and the waiter asked us immediately if we were there before a show so that we would could have a relaxing dining experience and still make to the opening with time to spare. Very considerate. Having the banana chips and sauces on the table for all was a nice touch, one you do not find in many restaurants anymore."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion, scenic view
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Very disappointed in the quality of the food considering I paid $207.20 for a dinner for 2 (no alcohol, just food and 20% tip). Lobster was mushy and steak was lukewarm. I guess just because they are right there inside the Hobby Center they think they can get away with food like that for the theater crowd. When we arrived at 5:15 there were few people in the restaurant but it was full when we left at 7pm. Our show was at 7:30pm. The appetizers were delicious as was the dessert..I think that is all this place is good for. Our server, though, was attentive and excellent."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Charles was THE best waiter - so personable and very happy. We enjoyed him as much as the meal. Menu is a bit tired, quite limited selections. Food is good, just not much of a choice. If you're going the theatre, this is a perfect stop before (or after while the crowd clears!) I always enjoy Artista.
There was a bit of confusion when we were seated - the host took us to a location that was already occupied ... and left us standing in the middle of the restaurant while he figured out what happened.....awkward."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"When I booked the reservation was just hoping for adequate food and was surprised to find great food. Rudy was our server and he was very helpful and quick with our dessert to make the show Will be back."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Great place for a good meal before going to the theater. They serve you in a timely matter. So nice to just walk out the door into the theater lobby."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"We showed up on the night of our tickets, but our performance had been rescheduled for the next week. Supposedly season subscribers had been notified in October and sent replacement tickets. Not us, though.
The general manager, Jeff, took our tickets to the box office, got them replaced, along with complementary valet parking, made us reservations for the next week, and comped our desserts. The next week we discovered he'd given us the best table in the house. He remembered us and came by to visit our table and chat. Tickets are not at all the responsibility of the restaurant, but he came through for us big time.
The food both nights was, as always, exquisite. Don't miss the Buffalo Churrasco, only available on performance nights."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"Well, my date's food was outstanding. The wait staff was outstanding. My food however...they could not get it right. Nonetheless, the evening was a success. I will not bore you with the negativity. My meal ended up being comped. Everyone was happy in the end.
Thanks!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"This was our first visit to Artista - we were celebrating my husband's birthday. The service was great; our waiter gave several suggestions and did a great job explaining the menu and specials of the day. The skyline of downtown Houston was spectacular. My husband had the surf and turf special - steak and lobster and I had the red snapper. Both entrees were very good. We enjoyed the plantain chips that they served as soon as we were seated. The Parmesan truffle fries were also very good. It was very pricey but we enjoyed the overall experience."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
"I am writing again after giving Artista a second chance following a not-so-good experience on Valentine's Day. The management, after learning of our experience via Open Table, invited us back in to try again. I must say, it was a completely different experience. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. I had the small Churrasco steak with a lobster tail and snapper and asparagus - everything was spot on and delicious. My date had the larger Churrasco steak and the lobster tail and enjoyed it very much. The seared tuna appetizer was amazing. We also had a TresLeches cake that was divine. The waiter was attentive & even knew to replace my white linen napkin with a black one without my having to ask. We will be coming back"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
Share:
0points
0of0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.