Roost is such a special space. I joined the girls for our recurring girl date, and I'm so glad we chose this spot. Cozy, unpretentious, and boasting dim warm light, this spot feels incredibly intimate! The menu is revised every few weeks, inspired by local availability of farm fresh seasonal ingredients. We noticed influences from India and Asia throughout the menu, and amongst other things, it was a refreshing change for those who struggle in choosing an entree (ie. me) From the Eat Drink HTX menu, we indulged in a handful of offerings (and added others). Starting with bread service, we knew we were in for a treat. While I've never received a pretzel for bread service, we were given a forewarning, and the pretzel was delicious! Among the butter options was a delicious pimento, honey miso, and sun dried tomato. The pimento was ample and delicious. Maybe it's because I'm a beer cheese pretzel girl, but this one was by far the favorite. We followed bread service with their famous cauliflower and the calamari salad. The calamari salad was the popular option at my table, but I appreciate the cauliflower. It was neither battered nor hard fried, but treated tenderly and sauced well. The yogurt fish was grouper. A thicker cut, this is for a fish lover, not a first time seafood enthusiast! We tried both the Dubai chocolate cake and coffee and donuts. The donuts were dense but warm and flavorful. The coffee ice cream was a great compliment. The Dubai chocolate cake was not what we expected. The slice of chocolate cake was lovely, but I really can't comment any further than that since a member of our party had a tree nut allergy (so we enjoyed the pistachio creme on the side). Speaking of, they were great with accommodating our allergies and answering all of our questions about the menu. Overall, I love neighborhood joints like this! I love that this one's been around for so long, and hope it's here for years to come! There is a new merchant credit card fee (up to 3.99%) charged on all credit card transactions, but all and all its a win.

The cauliflower was delicious, it was accompanied with a nice sauce. Definitely will have it again, it's permanent staple in their monthly changing menu. The braised rib was a little to saucy for me so not one of my favorites. The ambiance is a nice little cozy spot, that's low key, the staff was warm and friendly. Will be coming back.

Since I moved back to Houston from NYC in late 2023, Roost has cemented itself as probably one of my favorite (if not THE favorite) restaurants. That is not a statement I take lightly, given the wonderful eateries in this city. What makes Roost unique is that it is very clear in its identity, and is not trying to be a derivative or copy cat of some other trend or style of dining (which I often find these days). What you will get here is an always delicious meal - an ingredient driven menu that is always rotating seasonally, a cozy atmosphere, and the friendliest service. It is hard to review the food specifically since the menu is always rotating, but I can tell you I have NEVER had a bad meal here. Roost is really an all purpose place - it's casual enough that you can come for a quick weeknight dinner, a date night spot, or even use it as a special occasion. There is zero pretension here - it is very much a neighborhood restaurant through and through. Recently I attended a dinner and wine pairing where owner/chef Kevin Naderi spent a few moments sharing the ethos behind Roost - it was amazing to listen to the way he articulated all the reasons my girlfriend and I had always said why we love this place so much. Cannot recommend Roost enough!

Roost is still one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. Its cozy vibe, delicious food and excellent service continue to excite me now as it did 8 years ago, when I visited it for the first time. I visited Roost few weeks ago to celebrate my birthday with my family during Houston's Restaurant Week. Unfortunately, I can't remember what we ate, all I can say is that it was delicious! :)

I saw a giant pretzel with 3 homemade spreads on my Instagram feed, and I immediately made a reservation. The bread service is a must. Their spreads are seasonal, so when I went I had a pimento cheese spread, artichoke lemon butter, and salted passionfruit butter. I honestly can't say which was my favorite, as I ate them all on rotation! For my entree, I ordered the cajun fried chicken livers on a biscuit. The pickled jalapeños were not only a great touch of color to the plate, but they were also bursting with flavor. The chicken livers were fried to perfection. My only qualm would be that the biscuit was rock solid. I was hoping for something softer and doughier. This restaurant has a fun and friendly montrose vibe to it with a menu that changes every 2-3 months. It's rustic, old-fashioned, and very homey ...but make an early reservation if you want to find parking!

Excellent service, recommendations, food temperatures, ingredients , presentation . Great ambience , location . Will definitely come back to try other dishes and a good glass of wine . Keep up the amazing work and attention to detail.

This place is such a joy to go to. The service is exceptionally warm and you can always count on a delicious meal. They take their food and business very seriously without coming off as pretentious or unapproachable. I usually prefer to try new restaurants rather than returning to the same ones, but this place will have me returning again and again. The menu changes often, always presenting new and creative dishes. Everything I've tried has been delicious and I can't wait to return to see what else this place can create! I want to give a special nod to the Valentine's Day special, the duck confit over beet risotto. I didn't think I liked risotto until I tried that. It was so rich and savory. A delicious, indulgent meal and truly one of the best things I've had in a while.

Came here for a romantic date night and it was everything we wanted and more! I had had this place bookmarked for a while, but hadn't yet had a reason to check it out. We had a reservation for 2 on a Saturday night - reservations recommended, as the place is small and I can see it easily filling up. Between the two of us, we generally like sharing a variety of dishes, so we ordered mix of appetizers, which only left room for one entree and one dessert. Our appetizers were the Bread Service, Fried Cauliflower, and Panipuri. The Bread Service is a homemade pretzel served alongside pimento cheese spread, truffle honey butter, and strawberry balsamic butter. Each spread was so good, but my favorite was the pimiento cheese spread - this one was the most abundant in serving size too. The Fried Cauliflower was absolutely delicious. Reminiscent of fried cauliflower served at other restaurants, this one had a good savory to it with a sweet miso dressing as a contrast. It was also topped with flakes that are similar to those you see served in takoyaki. The Panipuri was also very tasty. It's pretty similar to panipuri I've had at other Indian restaurants, so bonus points for featuring this amidst other American dishes, but also with a hearty serving of chickpeas in each little cup. Onto the entree. We shared the Teres Steak, which ended up being plenty for two of us after the appetizer "sampler" we got earlier. This steak was served in a red wine sauce with a side of mushrooms and homemade gnocchi. Solid 5/5. The steak was tender and melted in our mouths. I don't think I've ever had steak & gnocchi, but their homemade gnocchi was the perfect carb to go with the meat, and had a nice sear on the outside to give it an extra crisp. The mushrooms made for a delicious vegetable serving. And as if we still had room, we ended up ordering the Coffee n' Donut Holes for dessert, as this is apparently a Roost staple. This was the perfect way to end the night. The donut holes were just that, but way better that what you typically think of when it comes to donut holes. These were a little denser, though not too cakey, and the nutmeg flavor was in no way overpowering. These were served alongside coffee-flavored ice cream and dulce de leche, and topped with pistachios. Everything blended together so well. The coffee ice cream was not bitter at all, and complimented the donut holes perfectly. The dulce de leche added a touch of sweetness, and the pistachios gave the right amount of crunch. We were so full that while we finished the perishable ice cream, we ended up having to pack the donut holes home for future enjoyment. Our waitress for the night was fantastic (can't remember her name, dang it). She made an excellent wine recommendation, an Argentinian Malbec bottle, and gave us the best suggestions on food. We learned that the menu is constantly rotating, and the menu we had at the time in early July 2023 was going to change over the next few weeks. Our server came by often and made sure our waters and wine glasses were always full. Even when we finished our bottle, she asked if we cared for an additional glass of another wine, to which we gladly accepted. While delivering our food to the table, she explained everything in great detail and would often come back to ask for our opinion on her recommendations. I honestly didn't have anything negative to say then and now, as everything was just excellent. We will definitely be returning to Roost! I'm just drooling thinking of that coffee and donut holes. I believe their menu has changed ever since we visited (yes, this review is way overdue), so I'm totally down to return soon.

Overall, was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant and will definitely be back to try more. The food was different in a good way, they have a menu that rotates about every two months I believe. The calamari we had was Chinese fusion and was my moms favorite dish of the night. I appreciate that they didn't try to call it something like "Szechuan calamari", and the black bean flavor really stood out. We also tried the fish (it may be a recurring menu item) which I didn't realize was with mole sauce until the server gave a brief explanation that it would be a Persian take on the mole sauce since the chef was Persian. Even though I really do not like mole I still decided to give it a try. It was much better than mole I've had and I thought it was well done, but we just weren't used to the flavors so I'm not sure it's something I'd order again. I was a little disappointed in the dessert as it seemed so basic compared to the other dishes we had, but I hope to come back for the famous donuts and coffee! They also have a tasting menu which I would consider next time. Service was great. There's a row of parking spots right in front of the restaurant, but i can't comment on whether it's easy to park during busy hours. We came at around 6pm on a Sunday and we were the one of the only 2 parties there. It started to pick up as we left.