Café Rabelais

Anonymous Oct 31, 2018 at 1:33AM

A few of our future Events of 2018/2019 Don't forget to Reserve your seat. We still have availability for Burgundy Dinner.

Anonymous Sep 25, 2018 at 11:08PM

Thank you for another wonderful wine dinner! That was a blast folks, so thanks so much to those of you who joined us for our Alsace Wine Dinner. Stay tuned for an announcement for our next dinner and other special events! Cheers!

Anonymous Aug 31, 2018 at 2:18AM

We are excited to share with you our next wine and culinary adventure. on Monday, September 24th 7:00PM. Please join us to experience the distinctive flavors and aromas of the Alsace region of France. Alsace is one of France's most unique Viticultural regions. It is very easy to fall in love with it for its History, amazing food and phenomenal wines. Reservations required.

Anonymous Jan 1, 2018 at 1:22PM

Bonne Annee 2018! Happy New Years everyone!

Anonymous Dec 20, 2017 at 9:43AM

Limited availability Café Rabelais

Anonymous Dec 20, 2017 at 9:26AM

Still not sure what to give for Christmas? How about a Gift Certificate from Cafe Rabelais. Come by our restaurant and take some home today!

Anonymous Dec 8, 2017 at 9:19PM

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Anonymous Dec 8, 2017 at 8:19AM

Thursday #Menu #MusselsRabelais are ready for you, don’t forget the #Cassoulet , #Porkchop & #BeoufBourguignon

Anonymous Nov 30, 2017 at 12:52AM

Up coming Champagne dinner at Cafe Rabelais. Tasting the famous Cuvée Rare and saboring 2 jeroboams of Piper Heidsieck!! Don't miss it!

Anonymous Sep 30, 2017 at 12:03AM

Come enjoy lunch with us. Our Wine list has been updated!

Anonymous Feb 11, 2017 at 8:37AM

We still have some availability for the Valentine Dinner... Hurry up gentleman, we all know what happens when we forget...

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

World class service! I’m comparing to any big brand high priced establishment!



Give it a go!

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

We had sandwiches and they were delicious ! I usually don't eat French fries, but these were some of the best I've ever had. Great little quaint French restaurant. We will go back !

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Very very good, enjoy the food and the decor

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Very nice ambiance. Good food. Location is good as well.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Tres formidable!!! Enjoyed every bite of bib salad and soup. Extensive wine list as expected!

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

The place I go in Houston for food and atmosphere! Love it! Always good and consistent!

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

The food is always excellent. We love the atmosphere just as much.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

The escargot and the foie gras were delightful and the chocolate mousse was decadent! The service was spot on too. I would highly recommend this charming restaurant especially for a date night.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

My favorite place in Houston. Mussels are to die for. Pomme Frites and best coffee in town! Been a patron since 2000. Oh and the most amazing chocolate silk pie with nut crust. Don't let them muck it up with raspberry sauce.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Loved it! Started out with AMAZING hot bread. Service was excellent and I loved the chicken artichoke soup. Quiche was yummy. My only complaint is that when you come in, the table is set with quaint mismatched China plates; but no sooner do you sit down than they whisk them away, never to be seen again. Food was served on stark white dishes. We'll definitely be back. So many dishes to try!

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Had the croque madame...delish! Can't wait to go back.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Great food and great friendly service! It has a nice flair of a French bistro!

The creme brûlée was incredible!

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Everything was amazing the Seared salmon , the Rainbow trout , the Mussels and Fries are to die for. I can’t wait for my next visit.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Can I give 10 stars!?



Holy mother of....Michelin Star, where are you on this one?? First of all, with the Houston Foodie scene blowing up like it has, I am astonished that Michelin is absent from our melting-pot of a city. But if they were here, I would definitely support and even riot in the streets to get this place a Michelin Star! For me to dine somewhere, and love every single thing, and love every single morsel of food I consume, this is rare, and I am ready to shout from the rooftops with praise for this delicious little gem located in the oh so cute, Rice Village.



Tips: Get there early, be prepared to wait patiently, because it IS worth it! They don't take reservations. It's a small (romantic) place. The menu is written on a chalk board and located on the wall. They have a small patio outside for diners. They have a HUGE wine selection, I mean the menu's thickness is equivalent to that of an Encyclopedia Britannica (anyone remember those?)



The FOOD: (aka, the real reason to come here!)

- The Escargot: It takes 25 min to prepare (says so on the menu), so order it early. We were allowed to order it from the bar while waiting on our table, perfect timing! These were utterly amazing, perfectly baked in buttery, garlicky love. Luckily, we had the complimentary bread to help us soak up all of the liquid love that was left in the the little holes in the plate. Rating: 5++

- The complimentary bread: A very well done yeast bread, with a thin and crispy crust and a perfect soft and doughy inside. Served with butter. Rating: 4

- The Cheese Plate: We ordered the small. A wonderful assortment of 3 cheeses picked by the Chef, served with a real honey comb and a pecan nut mixture. Petite Basque, Tomme De Savoie, Morbier. AMAZING! Rating: 5++

- Foie Gras: Good God!! This duck liver was so well done, so fatty, so juicy, so melt-in-your-mouth good! I couldn't believe it. It's served with a buttery toasted brioche bread which is topped with an onion compote and toasted pear slices. Rating: 5+++

- Braised Short Rib: Served over mashed potatoes and swimming in a delicious gravy. Very tender with good notes of wine. I wished there was more of that gravy though! Rating: 5



Overall: For an absolutely mouth-watering delicious and amazing meal, this restaurant pulls it off without a hitch. Top notch service, top notch food, adorable atmosphere and ambiance, and reasonable prices! We ordered 4 glasses of wine, one beer, and all of the dishes listed above, and our bill was only $115! We tipped graciously and left feeling "in love". Oh, we shall be back....



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Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Best Foie Gras. serve excellent food, and are also noteworthy for their attractive interiors and romantic ambiance. Highly commended wine list.

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

A very nice place, with an excellent wine list!

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Food and service were excellent. I had the Provençal sandwich and it was amazing! The only reason I did not give 4 stars is that it was very loud- hard to have conversations

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Excellent Brasserie - Very good ambiance, food and service,

Anonymous Oct 18, 2023 at 7:09PM

Decent French fare food. Foie gras was exceptional. Crab artichoke salad wasn’t worth mentioning. Sandwiches were decent