Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

My husband and I had a great time. We dined outside. They had outside heaters so it was perfect. We tried their bisque de homard, their risotto, the coq au vin, and the filet de boeuf au poivre. For desert we had creme brulé, and the tarte au pomme. Everything was so tasty. Service was great. We had 2 cocktails but we did not like them. We'll definitely be back!

I really wanted to like this place, especially since I usually love mussels. Unfortunately, my recent visit was far from enjoyable. To start, even though it was only 5 PM on a Monday and the restaurant was mostly empty, we were seated in a spot with harsh direct sunlight—despite many other open tables available. It was an uncomfortable beginning. We started off fine—the appetizers were good, and the staff was quick to change plates and cutlery. But things went downhill with the main course. We ordered the large portion of green mussels, and they were extremely fishy. Even as someone who tolerates fishiness well, I couldn't eat them. My friend, who is pregnant, was especially sensitive to the strong smell and couldn’t touch it at all. When we told the staff, they seemed annoyed and insis

We had high expectation because of the good reviews, but were a bit disappointed. Atmosphere was good, starters and desserts were good, but the steak (which is the most expensive course) was disappointing. My friend requested it to be served medium rare, but it's more like medium or well done. We complained about the steak and requested for a replacement. We did get a replacement after a long wait. but after that we felt that we were completely neglected by the staff.

Absolutely loved! Our favorite place out of all of the ones we tried for Houston Restaurant Weeks. The escargot and lobster bisque were wonderful. The steak was cooked very well. The risotto was delicious and hearty. And the pistachio merengue dessert had me scraping the bottom of the bowl!

Wonderful service & atmosphere. The lobster bisque is always a hit and this place has some of the best bread & butter in town. However, the sole I got was really oily and was not seasoned. French food tends to be conservative with spices and it’s hard not to wish my plate had a little more flavor. But overall Étoile has always been a nice dining experience and I’ll definitely be back. ❤️