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Mark's American Cuisine is a two star restaurant in Houston. Located in the Montrose area, this restaurant is expensive. It's known for its contemporary offerings. The menu is more innovative and pricey but entrees like risotto of crawfish with spring peas are worth the expense. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. This place features a perfect venue for special occasions. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms and fine wines. This restaurant is open late.
Voted Houston's Most Romantic Restaurant, Mark's American Cuisine is located in a 1920's renovated church. The golden ceilings, the hand painted deco walls, and the candle lit tables provide customers with an intimate escape from the outside world. Dining at Mark's is a true epicurean adventure. Chef Mark Cox prepares not just one but four unique menus for his patrons. Houstonians and visitors will find food unlike that in any other restaurant.Mark's wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator offers each customer the opportunity to pair the perfect meal with with enhancing wines. Vineyeards and vintages are selected by taste & value instead of "brand name." Please visit our Online Wine Cellar to wet your palette. Mark's boasts 3 meeting rooms: 2 private, The Cloisters 32-40 people, The Alcove 5-8 & The Loft up to 24.Dining at Mark's is truly a memorable dining experience.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch and everything was excellent. The food was very good, service was extra efficient and friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm starting to wane on this place. I took my mother here while she was in town and was a bit disappointed. The food was still good, but the service was really slow, and the portions were overly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far I've been once, but it really sets a nice tone. The soft shell crab appetizer I had was to die for, seriously memorable. I can not wait to go back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Want an excellent meal in a fabulous building with impeccable service? Then go to Mark's. A Houston institution, Mark's is located in an old Lutheran church on Westheimer in the Montrose area. The...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I recently celebrated one of my best friend's birthday at Mark's and I have to say I was disappointed. My entree, grilled cod, was good but nothing to brag about. The best part I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will sum it up- excellent food, wonderful ambience, good service, pricey. Ok, so bf and I had reservations but our table wasn't ready so we took a seat at the bar. My martinis wasn't at cold as it...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here was amazing. Went here for Christmas/Birthday celebration. Just the two of us. Full courses and wine for $250. Service was good, atmosphere amazing. We had a table along the wall in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First visit in a couple of years. Great ambiance as always. We almost seem to get seated in the hallway section, but they had no problem moving us to the main dining area when requested.We shared...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
On my first visit here, I was slightly disappointed in the food. I had the pork and Lopez had the duck. She was less impressed than I was. Not that the food wasn't good, it just wasn't memorable. It...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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My wife and I just returned from our 17th anniversary at Mark's. It was everything I had expected and wanted for a quiet and romantic night with outstanding service and food. A few of the reviews had had poor...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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My wife and I just returned from our 17th anniversary at Mark's. It was everything I had expected and wanted for a quiet and romantic night with outstanding service and food. A few of the reviews had had poor...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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Words can't begin to describe my experience at Mark's American. I took my girlfriend here for our first Valentine's Day. We got there a little early and the hostess politely informed us that we could wait at...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Marks always leaves me feeling vaguely disappointed. The room is lovely, the food is quite good, but the service is often so uneven that it overshadows the rest of the experience.And when you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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I went on a blind date here last year. I had never heard of it before as I am not a regular downtown gal. I had never been to a nicer place. I had an appetizer, the special of the night (VEAL), and dessert....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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I thought this would be a nice place to take my wife. Wrong! The food came after a long time and was luke warm. Our sever looked like a college. Yes Mark has a good reputation but the people he hire are real...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best service of any fine restaurant in city -- unpretentious, careful, thoughtful staff; delicious food seems a bit dated (large portions, etc.) but beautifully prepared, presented. Make you feel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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I took my boyfriend there for his birthday last year and we were extremely disappointed!! We had a reservation and were seated soon after arriving and it all went downhill from there. We had to wait quite...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Rude and disinterested staff; actually got ill from their seafood. Called the following day and they could care less that I was ill from their expensive food. I used to take clients here frequently, but would...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I were in Houston for the holidays and I wanted to take her out for our first romantic dinner since our daughter was born. I consulted Yelp, and the reviews sounded great (Boooooo Houston...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Atmosphere is to stiff. Very expensive, to many good resteraunts in Houston to go back. Very small portiones. the dinner was good not great and certainly not worth the money!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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I went for a nice 27th Anniversary with my wife. Both of us enjoy the food, the place, the service. It is pricey, but well worth it. My wife ordered the veal in the menu, and I ordered fish from the winter...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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I've been to Mark's on many occasions - it's a beautiful setting (an old church), and the service is second to none.The food is amazing - everything I've had has been superb. Chef Mark hand selects the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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I've been to Mark's on many occasions - it's a beautiful setting (an old church), and the service is second to none. The food is amazing - everything I've had has been superb. Chef Mark hand selects the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is exceptional and service wonderful. However, the 2 times that I've been here I was seated in the same place - the 2 seater by the stairwell. That is not a pleasant place to sit. Not only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the food is very good - everything I ate was done very well. Service was good but not outstanding. My biggest disappointment was that they didn't have any of the two wines I wanted - they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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If you want to be original, don't go here for your anniversary! This place was packed with other couples celebrating their anniversary on the same day as mine and my husband's. On another note, the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't even live in Houston but every time I go, I've been here. My friends love this place, and I think it is awesome as well. New American cuisine made well, with fresh ingredients and a perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for our anniversary dinner. Easily one of my favorite meals in Houston. We started out with the smoked seafood platter. I love smoked anything so I was really happy with this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the price, the whole experience left much to be desired. We made a reservation on line but apparently it never made it into their system, so we ended up waiting half an hour on a very busy...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The temple for great food, and great service. Mark's is the best in the city of Houston hands down. Everything is well prepared, sauces savory, flavors blended perfectly and very easy to understand....
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of our all time faves. In a city known for great dining, this restaurant is one of the tops. Chef Mark Cox brings the culinary magic. Innovative menu, beautiful environment, flawless service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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This is one of my most favorite restaurants, and I have been to many highly rated restaurants all over the US and other countries. Ambiance is wonderful - old church building as many of you know, soft...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best restaurant in Houston as far as I'm concerned. This place is beautiful-- at least the main dining room is. The side rooms are ok, but if you're going to shell out, you should definitely make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally a Houston staple. Food is phenomenal! I would always recommend getting the tasting menu. Chef Mark is an artist and you can tell that he loves his work through it's quality and originality.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I could never pick a favorite restaurant, Mark's American Cuisine would be fighting for the top spot. When I'm interested in having a great dining experience, this place is always on my short...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been here, but I just wanted to mention that it's fantastic and surely one of the best places in Houston. Mark's was formerly a church, and the way they redesigned the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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My husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at Mark's. It was a wonderful evening. The food was excellent, the wine superb and the staff was fabulous. The decor is beautiful. It is an expensive...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Mark's is the BEST Restaurant EVER!!! Food is fabulous! Has a great tomato appetizer... to die for! Very unique atmosphere; the Restaurant is in an old Church. Never had a bad meal. Will say it's my NUMBER...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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After going to a number of fine dining restaurants in Houston, this one has become my favorite. Every dish was impecable and had more flavor than any food I have had. They really pay attention to the details....
kudzu.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ina city with many great choices this is my favorite. I recently dined here again and despite coming in fairly late on a Sunday night, the place was half full and our service was never wanting....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. The food is phenomenal, but not just for the taste: the presentation is what puts it over the top. I will say the stone fruit salad (a seasonal special) was probably the best forkful of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Kobe beef!!!! Ahh.. my mouth salivates as I think of you... long for you.So good.... TEXAS BEST.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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My husband and I had our anniversary dinner at Mark's and really enjoyed the experience. We were promptly seated upstairs in a romantic corner, then had great cocktails (fab Bloody Mary!). We started with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best meal I have had yet and I have eaten at some of the most celebrated restaurants in the nation. We had a spaghetti squash appetizer that left me crying tears of joy in my plate. I was in sort of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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I am a very picky eater and have had the opportunity to eat a lot of nice places, and Mark's in consistently one of my favorites. It is expensive, but for a special occasion or a nice dinner out it is worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. Only four stars might seem harsh for a place that most people I know think is "the best fine dining in Houston." And Mark's is very good. But it doesn't live up to all the hype in my opinion. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, no five stars for Mark's. It was a table for two. We were seated immediately, but were seated in the middle of the area and getting tapped and bumped by not just the other clients but also...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As far as Houston is concerned, this is my favorite dining spot. The cuisine is always crafted to perfection with a list of Mark Cox classic to the innovative off the menu selections. A delightful...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely in the top echelon of Houston dining. The atmosphere in the old church is amazing, and service is great too. Word of warning.. Houston restaurants are usually pretty easy to get into, this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Um, yeah, best restaurant in town. That I've been to. But I've seen my share of delicious restaurants and I will say that the food here is near perfection.Some great things that they did right (and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Its alright. Nothing amazing. The waiters are pretty anal about changing what's on the menu for example if you want steamed vegetable instead of grilled.The place is romantic alright but that's pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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The scallops that were the special for the evening were good, but everything else we ordered wasn't anything extraordinary. Service was only ok. I read other reviews about the beautiful ceilings and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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What a disappointment. Six of us went there for dinner. Restaurant was not busy around 6 PM but there were plenty of people working there, every-time we needed something, we had to ask for it. Food was ok....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Mark's. We went there when katrina was going on. Sept 21-which is my birthday which totally sucked because everyone evauated.... Anyway, mark's was still open, and I can still taste the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the best restaurants in Houston. We had an 8:30 reservation, but had to wait at the bar until our table was ready (another 30 minutes), but otherwise than that, the experience...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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First time at Mark's but have been to great restaurants in Houston and all over. We were seated 30 minutes after the time of our reservation, not too bad except that the hostess was not honest with us. The bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG! This was absolutely the MOST romantic dining location and the cuisine was to DIE FOR! I cannot recommend with any stronger sentiments. This place is unbelieveable. Kudos to the sommelier and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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My mother was turning 80 and wanted to go back to Mark's for her celebration. We arrived at Mark's for our 7:30 reservations with great anticipation. Ninety minutes later we left, starved and sadly disappointed as we never had a chance to sit at a table. The worst part of the entire evening was the non-caring attitude of the staff toward all of the different groups waiting to be shown towards our table. There was no compassion or explanation for the long delay. Mark's certainly needs to work on putting the customers first.
openlist - user review - 02/24/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolut Perfection! My favorite restaurant in Houston so far. I have only been twice, as it is out of my regular price range, but the experience is so worth it.Both times I have been was for a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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If having a restaurant in an old church doesn't tell you that Mark's is a different dining experience, interior should confirm it. There's always something unusual and beautiful to look at. The menu is just as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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If having a restaurant in an old church doesn't tell you that Mark's is a different dining experience, interior should confirm it. There's always something unusual and beautiful to look at. The menu is just as...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Mark's. I had one of the three best meals of my life here, the other two being from Auberge du Soleil in Napa and the Glass Wall right here in Houston. The bartender makes a perfect martini...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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I celebrated my birthday here with my husband. And I can honestly say this was the best restaurant I have ever been. We have reservations and seating was prompt. Service was excellent. Food was excellent....
citysearch.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mark's is by far my favorite fine dining restaurant in Houston, every time I have visited there the experience has been fantastic. The service has always been great with multiple servers taking care...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Multiple personality dining, could never figure out what the kitchen was going for. Proportions meant for the horse I rode into town on. The entire wall of "accolades" is as offensive as graffiti. All very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the best restaurant's I've eaten at. From the appetizers, to the soup, to the salad, to the main entree, and finally to dessert, everything tasted perfect! The roasted corn chowder...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Everything about my experience at Mark's was perfect. Service, food, ambiance, decor, wine list, entree choices, desserts, food presentation, food preparation, salads, portion size, soups - all of it. You...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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I first dined at Mark's for a business dinner and was suitably impressed with the design, decor and quality of food and service. So much so that I brought my wife here at the first chance I had. It was an...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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I first dined at Mark's for a business dinner and was suitably impressed with the design, decor and quality of food and service. So much so that I brought my wife here at the first chance I had. It was an...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with some of the other reviews, totally over rated. You can get a much better meal at many restaurants, more importantly, you can certainly get much better service. The last time I was at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is hulaboy's parents favorite restaurant in houston so we spend at least one night eating here whenever we're in town visiting his fam. i'm not a giant fan of anything houston has to offer but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! I went there on a special occasion and I loved it! A week later I was looking for another special occasion...my friend came to Houston...good enough, so we went back to Mark's....
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is truly brilliant.It starts with the decor. They remodeled the old church with a modern twist. They have the vaulted ceiling, but it is made with painted steel. Towards the top of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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I took my wife to Mark's for lunch. Beautiful place but that is where it ended. The food was average and the service was way overdone. Two sips out of my water or tea and splash it was back. Waiters were...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Just had our Christmas Party for 7 in the upstairs dining room and loved every bit of every course. All attending loved the food, wine and dessert - thank you Mark's!I have dined in many, many highly-rated,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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Just had our Christmas Party for 7 in the upstairs dining room and loved every bit of every course. All attending loved the food, wine and dessert - thank you Mark's! I have dined in many, many highly-rated,...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations from the rave reviews that I've heard from every one. To this day I'm still the only person I know who doesn't like the food there, so they must be doing something to please...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it is expensive.. No, do not wear flip-flops and cargo shorts... Excellent beef, beautiful restaurant. Mark Cox is a great chef. Top rated restaurant in America... 3 of us, spent.... $175? and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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My husband and I went to Mark's for our anniversary dinner-it was my first time there, his second. When you walk in, you are just amazed at how beautiful it is-it's an old church, very elegant, and dimly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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My husband and I went to Mark for his birthday. First, I must say that it is very distinctive and delightful entering this restaurant due to the building architecture. To make the dinning experience over the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is phenomenal. the food is just top notch and the service is impeccable. the wine list is good too. i had the soft shell crab entree, which was just incredible. the ambience is perfect for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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So after living in NYC for 4 years, I have ventured out to the American hinterland with some trepidation about my future dining experiences. However Mark's ranks as one of the best dining experinces in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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So after living in NYC for 4 years, I have ventured out to the American hinterland with some trepidation about my future dining experiences. However Mark's ranks as one of the best dining experinces in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot begin to express the affection I have for this place. There is a specific ambiance here that will not be repeated elsewhere. This church was, at one time, a gay club, and then an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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mark's is a nice place,t he owner a fab person. however this place is not recomended for the common man/woman. ther service wonderful the food great. however if you are the average houstonian, you will have to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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The first time I went to this place it was by accident. My ex guy (he's still a friend just not my boyfriend anymore) and I were driving around trying to find a place to eat. He had just flown into IAH and was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you have a romantic evening planned, mark's will not let you down. the ambiance in this remodeled church is so warm and inviting that i had to stop myself from making eyes at my business partner...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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This place is amazing. It's an old church. The hostess held our table for over an hour and helped us find the place. The drinks were amazing. It was romantic and dark and sophisticated. The food was excellent....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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I had not been to Mark's in some time, and was really looking forward to it. We were placed at probably the most undesirable table in the house -- full view of the kitchen, and all waiters passing by our table...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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It's about time to see that we still have great restaurants to dine out in Houston!!!!! MARK'S Restaurant is ONE of them.The food was awesome ( Great presentation, very tasty and at the right tempurture) very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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It's about time to see that we still have great restaurants to dine out in Houston!!!!! MARK'S Restaurant is ONE of them. The food was awesome ( Great presentation, very tasty and at the right tempurture) very...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is actually "Mark's American Cuisine" not Mark's restaurant.Being that this is the top Zagat rated restaurant ("28" for food) in Houston, I couldn't resist. In any case, I walked in solo to dine...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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Mark's is one of the best restaurants in Houston! The food is delicious, the service is wonderful, and the wine menu is amazing.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to agree with Henry, I went here last night for Valentine's Day and left thinking that this place was slightly overrated. My lobster and veal dish was excellent, but the other dishes tended to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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Their service is spectacular and the food is awesome! They have the best soft shell crab around. The only thing about this restaurant is there reservation system it's not very good. Oh! the parking is really...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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I made reservations two weeks in advance to surprise my boyfriend for his birthday. After reading the reviews online, I knew to make reservations in the cloister section. When I called, the very nice gentleman...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Very romantic, even with the bit of noise. Excellent food from appetizer all the way to dessert. Attentive and knowledgeable staff. Beautiful atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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Although I have only been here about three times, this is my most memorable time :I made a reservation a few months in advance for a dinner with my husband's clients.It was during the Christmas holiday season,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually feel like this place is a bit overrated.. I've been 4 times and most of the dishes are usually hit or miss. The Lobster bisque we ordered was waaaay too salty. The Chilean Sea Bass was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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I read the reviews before going here for my boyfriend's birthday, and was a little nervous about it, when I shouldn't have been. The food and service were wonderful, and you can't beat the ambiance in this...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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I chose Mark's to propose to my girlfriend and I was NOT disappointed! The staff was awesome in helping me prepare for this special event, getting EVERY detail right and serving up a wonderful meal! The staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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I usually go here for each one of my birthdays. The food has NEVER disappointed me, nor has the service. I always get some sort of beef dish, and it's just always perfection.They have a fantastic wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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I usually go here for each one of my birthdays. The food has NEVER disappointed me, nor has the service. I always get some sort of beef dish, and it's just always perfection. They have a fantastic wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2006
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The food at Mark's is excellent. The service is superb and the ambiance is like none other. My friends and I love to have "girls lunch" at Mark's. You just can't go wrong with Mark's.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2006
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THIS IS AN INTIMATE ROMANTIC RESTAURANT FOE AN ENJOYABLE EVENING OF DINING WITH FRIENDS. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY IN AN OLD CHURCH SERVES BEST AMERICAN CUISINE IN HOUSTON
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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My husband and I went to Mark's this weekend to celebrate our anniversary and we were very disappointed. I made the reservation over a week ago and they were already nearly full, so we had to settle for an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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Mark's is so neat b/c it's in an old church. The food is amazing. I'd like to see a little bit more of a selection on the menu. Our waiter was really fun and they made my boyfriend a great desert plate for his...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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I love this restaurant because I had a most romantic dinner here. Yes, I've got engaged at Mark's on 8/20/06. :-) Everything was great....food, dessert, drinks.....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In town on business and need to blow a few bucks on the expense account? Or celebrate a special occasion in an intimate atmosphere? Then head to Mark's. It is a truly out of the world dining...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2006
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This restaurant, in my opinion, is the #1 restaurant in the Houston area. The restaurant is in an old converted church which explains why the food and drink are so heavenly!I've been here about a dozen times...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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This restaurant, in my opinion, is the #1 restaurant in the Houston area. The restaurant is in an old converted church which explains why the food and drink are so heavenly! I've been here about a dozen times...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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I am a consultant in the Oil and Gas industry and took a large party to this place and must say that the entire event was a thing of beauty from start to finish. The food was so artfully prepared, the wine...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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Mark's is not only romantic (especially if you have the luxury of sitting in the quiet room off to the side or upstairs) but the service is awesome too. The food is always something special and creative. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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I have eatten at a lot of nice establisments around Houston, the Country and even some in Europe when i went. But last night had to have been one of the best meals i have had. Unlike a lot of higher end...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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This is my favorite restaurant in Houston. The food is always delicious, and the service is very professional. I love the cloisters area of the restaurant for a nice romantic dinner. I get the Costa Rica Gold...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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Excellent food, beautiful restaurant, lovely before dinner cocktails. The French Foie Gras appetizer was exquisite. I was a bit confused by the suggestion of a multi-course meal there. I thought the entree...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2006
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I've gon to Mark's for lunch and dinner times. Never disappointed and always food and service. The ambience of the restaurant at night is nice. One of Houston's culinary jewels...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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I am always completely satisfied time after time that I visit Mark's. Wonderful place for a very nice date or special occasion. There is food for all kinds of tastes.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2006
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This is absolutely the best restaurant in Houston. Chef Mark is always changing the seasonal menu, and has created amazing combinations of flavor, texture, and presentation. I have had nothing but amazing...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well before I could order from the extensive wine list, I fell in love with this place. It's expensive but worth every penny. If you are in Houston and love food, make a point to dine here.The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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After working for another fine dining company in the city, I can honestly say that the service and food at Mark's is second to none! Highly recommend the roasted lamb loin. It was perfectly cooked, perfectly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Once a church, this restaurant offers a fine dining experience in a one of a kind space. They offer...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/18/2006
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I am a frequent visitor of Mark's and the service and food has been consistent at all times. Not to mention, they are both great. Though it's considered a fine-dining establishment, I don't find it stuffy like...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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Hands down the winner of best food in Houston... I love Marks. His cooking is amazing. Entrees are just fantastic. From fish, game, meats, or side dishes, he is a master at all A must try to believe. Chef Cox...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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My office went here for our holiday lunch last week and we were thoroughly impressed. The restaurant was so beautiful and our waiter was extremely knowledgable about every dish. He gave us a few...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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A terrific Houston gem in all respects. But those who are into that 'sort of thing',don't you be bashful about politely asking for the sticker on their specials, or you will end up paying princely sums. $62...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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A terrific Houston gem in all respects. But those who are into that 'sort of thing', don't you be bashful about politely asking for the sticker on their specials, or you will end up paying princely sums. $62...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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As the title says...this is one of Houston's best restaurants! Hands down. This restaurant is set in...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant, but it was way over priced, and the food was nothing spect...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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It is not worth the hype. Snooty wait staff. Food is ok. Ambiance is the only good thing.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2005
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Everybody calm down. Who is writing these reviews. They have horrible service, they have a wait staff that thinks that is better than you. They have decent food, but good ambiance thats it.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2005
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We made reservations for a group of fourteen for dinner after our daughter's graduation from The University of Houston. This included two children under 7-years old. I had a concern about the reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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We made reservations for a group of fourteen for dinner after our daughter's graduation from The University of Houston. This included two children under 7-years old. I had a concern about the reviews...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2005
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Mark Cox has created and maintained a winner with his eye-catching, palate-pleasing temple to all that is gustatorily fabulous. With his attention to detail, waiters who work hard to please their patrons, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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The food and the service are absolutely amazing! I will be going again and a lot!
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2005
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I've been here a few times and it's always been great - that is why I suggested it to 4 of my friends for our annual dinner reunion. We made reservations a couple of weeks ahead for 8:30 on a Saturday night....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2005
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The food was beyond description it was so great. I took my wife here for our first anniversary and had an unbelievable time. The waiter seemed to know something about everything on the menu, including where...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2005
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From the service to the food, it was beyond what I expected. My boyfriend surprised me to this exquisite restaurant that has topped all of the other restaurants he has taken me. The first thing I look for is...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/24/2004
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After asking a few people where to take some visitors, I settled on Mark's. We got a reservation for that same evening (Friday), and the experience was great from beginning to end. Unique & charming setting,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2004
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My wife and I happened to pass by Mark's and decided to go in and try it because I read some good reviews about it here. We got there at 7:30 on a Friday evening with no reservation and in our jeans and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2004
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After all these years, we NEVER had a bad experience at Mark's. We always enjoyed the food, the environment and the services.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2004
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A group of 7 of me and my closest friends went to Mark's for my friends birthday. It was all of our first times there so we were not quite sure of what to expect. We all wait tables at another fine dining...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2004
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The food and wine was excellent, some of it even exquisite; we had a chef sampler (several courses of the chef's choosing) with a wine sampler (each course came with a glass of wine to match it). It wasn't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2004
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As restaurants gain more publicity and stature in Houston society, I hold them to higher standards and this is usually at odds with the unfortunate trend of restaurants to decline precipitously when they gain...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2004
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After reading some of the other reviews, I had doubts about having my anniversary dinner at Marks. My doubts were unfounded.....the evening was wonderful. The food was very good and elegantly presented, it was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2003
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I cannot believe it took me so long to finally try out this much talked about restaurant. Reservations are hard to get and we were only able to get a rather late 9:30pm slot. We arruved early and were seated...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2003
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We have eaten in many fine restaurants, but Mark's blows all of them out of the water. From the moment you enter the renovated church, you feel embraced by the ambience and grace of the staff. The menu has...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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First of all reservations were difficult to get. The food presentation was good, the wine list OK. Hey I have had better in CA and TX. The chairs were not comfortable. A slight hype on the food although the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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I was expecting some really good food here as this place is rated the top place in Zagats.. it was really quite a disapointment. The food was quite average and the place was crowded and very loud. The service...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2003
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This is without question my favorite restaurant I have ever been to...in the world. I have traveled extensively all over the country and Europe, and I must say this is my favorite food anywhere. It's terribly...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/17/2003
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I've eaten almost at every nice/trendy restaurant in Houston, and was for the most part disappointed in the food. At the recommendation of the waiter, I had ordered the lamb special (w/ lamb sausage, lamb...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/14/2003
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My many experiences at Mark's have been nothing less than exquisite. The food not only lives up to the excellence of atmosphere and service, but in my mind exceeds any other Houston restaraunt. As a trained...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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This is a great restaurant. Mark Cox has done an outstanding job of keeping this place feel fresh, new, and clean. The food is great, the decor is inviting, the service is good. BUT.... the prices are...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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The best all around date restaurant in Houston. The food, ambience, service, wine list aand every thing in between helps to make this one of Houston top restaurants.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2003
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This is a very romantic place for couples. My girlfriend took me here for my birthday and it was very nice. The service is excellent and the dessert is great. If you like grill seafood and red meat then this...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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We are so impressed with this restaurant. Not only was the food exquisite, the staff was very friendly and professional. This was our first visit and it most certainly won't be the last. We had a wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2002
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We have eaten here many times. The food is uncomparable...awesome! We take friends and clients alike and they have never failed to come away from Mark's singing their praises!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2002
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The food, dessert, and wine were all tasty. Our 2 servers were very knowledgable and friendly, and the food came out in a timely manner. Although the restaurant decor is meant to create a romantic atmosphere,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/22/2002
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Without a doubt, Mark's is the best restaurant in Houston these days. From the warm feel of its converted church setting to the continuously delicious food to the well maintained wine list, Mark's is top...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2002
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Beautiful restaurant but the food is very overrated. We were quite disappointed!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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Mark's is what it is all about. Great service, relaxed atmosphere and terrific, innovative food. Mark's lets it's food do all of the talking. This is my absolute favorite restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2002
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this is what a world class restaurant should be-- great food, classy setting, great service
citysearch.com - user review - 10/22/2002
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This was our 1st visit and it was on our anniversary. The food and wine were great however the price was a little steep. The food and service alone make it definitely worth the visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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mark's is a beautiful restaurant. the food was great and i loved the atmosphere, but i do think it was a little too pricey for the quality of the food. it's a good place to go for a romantic date, but i would...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2002
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Okay. I was expecting a very nice restaurant, wine list and great service. I got that but was very disppointed in the quality of the food, for the price. Bossa or Ibiza are cheaper and much better, for...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Mark's is Houston's premier dining spot. It is a place where young and old gather to enjoy tastes, that can't be found in any other resturant in Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2002
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Delicious!!!! Best restaurant in Houston. Service was good, but I think our waiter may have been new on the job b/c he wasn't real familiar with the menu. Food was impeccable! We'll definitely come back!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/29/2002
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Mark's has incredible food and great service! A lot of heart and creativity were put into their dishes. When we pulled into the small parking lot, my wife and I thought we were at an exotic car dealership....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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I have been to Marks several times. Every time I was content with the food (dessert is also excellent, actually is a value-price) and service. It is pricey, true. But for special occasions, it is a good place....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/21/2002
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We have always had a wonderful experience at Mark's! One of the top, if not THE top, restaurant in Houston. From the salads, to the main courses, to the desserts, you will fall in love with the food! Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/20/2002
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Mark's definitely lived up to its reputation...the food, from appetizer to dessert, was about the best I've had in Houston in a long time. Contrary to some comments I'd heard or read, the service couldn't have...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/18/2002
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We were celebrating a birthday and we could have done better. Our guests ordered the special of the day at $35/plate & the fish tasted very fishy & they were unable to eat it. To compensate the waiter offered...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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Romantic. Food and service superior to other local eateries. Good wine list. Good ambience.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/08/2002
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It has been a few months since i was there, but each time i eat there i wonder why i go anywhwere else when looking for a fine dining experience.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/05/2002
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Found Mark's while searching for a quiet, romantic restaurant. Everything I read made it sound perfect. The setting was nice, and we were seated promptly upstairs with a reservation. Drinks were good, salad...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2002
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My wife and my favorite restaurant, with nothing even closely comparing. To simply call the food fantastic is insufficient. It is a whole new level of spectacular. I have never been disappointed with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2002
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If I die and go the heaven...I hope it feels like Mark's American Cuisine. This is an extraordinary restaurant. The restaurant is actually an old church converted into a plush, fascinating harbor for divine...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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This is a wonderful restaurant. We continue to have impeccable service and food every time we go.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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We went to this restaurant on a very busy Saturday night. We were seated promtly and the service was very good. The atmosphere is wonderful, and its a pleasure to to dine here. The menu has many different...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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On the "MARK" for ambience, food, wine & serviceThis was the restaurant that my wife & i went out to for our first treat, after our wedding last year. The evening has always been in our memories & its always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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On the "MARK" for ambience, food, wine & service This was the restaurant that my wife & i went out to for our first treat, after our wedding last year. The evening has always been in our memories & its always...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Mark's is a great place for special occasions. The atmosphere is wonderful and the food is great, but it is a little expensive. I am not saying that you dont get what you pay for, because you most certainly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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3 p's Presentation, Perfect, Pizzaz! Very Classy Establishment. I travel and this was the most perfect presentation, flavors, elegance, and charm!Words could never say enough!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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3 p's Presentation, Perfect, Pizzaz! Very Classy Establishment. I travel and this was the most perfect presentation, flavors, elegance, and charm! Words could never say enough!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Mark's virtually guarantees an outstanding meal. The dishes combine gourmet fish or meat with subtle sauces (often reductions) and a panoply of delightfully fresh vegetables. The wine list is superb, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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The atmosphere is beautiful and the food is exquisite. Mark's is a great place to come eat, even if it's just for dessert.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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Although not an unpleasant dining experience, I hope that this is not the best Houston has to offer (as I have been lead to believe). Initially the service was poor (20 minutes after being seated we finally...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2002
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This place is good and has an exceptional wine list. However, it is stuffy and for old people. Not really a happy hopping place. It's quiet and bright. I hate bright restaurants.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2002
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If you don't mind waiting 30 minutes for your table (with a reservation) and having to make that reservation 2 weeks in advance, go to Mark's. If you'd rather be seated at the time you made the reservation for...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2002
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This rates in our top 10 dining experiences in all of the cities we've visited. Definitely one of the tops in Houston. We went for lunch in order to make it a bit more affordable. Our drinks were spectacular,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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I cannot belive the high marks that Mark's gets!!! The people who work here are completely incompetent!! The staff that works the phones should take some reading lessons- that way when they take a reservation...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2002
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Getting ready to enjoy food at a five star level. Ranks among the best in the USA.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2002
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I ate at this restaurant last night and what an experience! The waiter was extremely knowlegdgable and made excellent recommendations on both the food and wine. If you have a special occasion coming up, go...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2002
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Mark Cox, a former chef at Tony's, has a good idea of the direction in which American cooking should be headed -- fresh ingredients prepared in a manner that's new and creative while being hearty and...
frommers.com - user review
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situated in an old church on lower westheimer in houston, mark cox, chef and owner of his namesake restaurant, mark's, has given houstonians, who have anxiously awaited his debut for years, a thoroughly unique...
opentable.com - user review
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mark's represents all that is good about food presentation and all that is wrong with true commitment to quality and quality customer service...
restaurantrow.com - user review
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montrose. owner/chef mark cox gained his fame at the chic "tony's," and is now making a name for himself here. look for a menu that is not too expensive and an atmosphere that is quite different...
10best.com - user review
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dress up or down for dining in this smart, casual restaurant located in an old renovated church in the montrose area. the noise level can get a bit high at peak times, but it still enjoys a great deal of...
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Mark's American Cuisine in Houston, Texas. Locate additional information on sights, attractions and hotels.
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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mark cox broke loose from houstonis premier restaurant (tonyis) to start his own. comfortably housed in an old church in montrose, markis has the same standards for culinary excellence as tonyis, but its menu...
gayot.com - user review
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pay homage to haute cuisine at mark's...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Situated in an old church on lower Westheimer in Houston, Mark Cox, chef and owner of his namesake restaurant, Mark's, has given Houstonians, who have anxiously awaited his debut for years, a thoroughly unique...
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