Artista Restaurant

User Reviews of Artista Restaurant

Fabulous Pre-Theater Dinner

Went there with a friend before a show and had a fabulous girls' night out. Although the restaurant is definitely upscale, our waiter was very attentive and friendly. Everyone starts with fried plaintains with...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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You'll need a reservation

Wonderfull after show dininng expereince. Fabulous food, great service and the interior is very interesting. Nice view of the Houston skyline. The dinner menu is a bit expensive, but that's what you'll pay for...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Disappointed Twice!

I really wanted to love Artista because I am huge fan of the other Cordua restaurants (Americas and Churrascos and Amazon Grill) BUT twice I have had bad experiences for weekday lunches. First, the menu is an...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Awful Service

Been coming here for a long time, because traditionally it's been a great business lunch spot. The last two times have been awful though, with the last time arguably the worst service I've ever experienced. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Not a winning lunch combination

I had a lunch meeting with a business associate followed by a business meeting at city hall. Artista seemed like a perfect venue since it's directly across the street. I had eaten at Artista before-but it had...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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Humiliated by waiter? Please! Response to Houston727Gal

I wouldn't let the experience with the rude waiter stop me from enjoying dinners at Artista (for all you know he's probably not around anymore). I think you are over-exaggerating...I have traveled to many...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Free Humiliation at Artista!: Response to Houston 727Gal

HoustonGal, that is TOTALLY UNEXCUSABLE!!!!! I would leave a comment on their website so Mr. Cordua can see it. I left a positive comment for Americas long ago (when it was still in the right decade,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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My guests were insulted by the staff/management

I used to love Artista. I am a frequent theater patron and always enjoyed having dinner at Artista before a show. That was before the Great Insult of 2008. A good friend of mine is from London and her parents...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Great by Madnira S. at InsiderPages

Great hand cut steaks. Wonderful halibut. Retro ambiance attached to a very lively cornerblock. If you are vegetarian however, like my husband, I wouldn't recommend it.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Slow service and mediocre food; the only redeemer was that we were seeing a musical at TUTS

My husband and I went there last night as part of his birthday celebration. It was our first time there so we were excited about it since we have enjoyed many meals at the other Cordua restaurants. I won't say...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Great Atmospher!Great Food!

My hustand and 7 other guests dined at Artista before the theatre last night. Artista still does a great job and service is fabulous BUT they need to go back to the original menu. The theatre menu reminded me...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Disapointed - service is terrible, good food

I went on a business lunch today and we had to sit by the bar since the room was full already and we didn't have reservations (we arrived at 11:45). By the time we left the place, the seating area by the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Overrated and overpriced

Given the quality of the ingredients used in the food and the knowledge-base of the staff, I wouldn't put this restaurant in the category of "fine dining." When I think fine dining, I think menus that change...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Enough with the snobby reviews....

I?ve been to Artista twice and will likely go back in a few weeks when I see Rent. Both experiences were great. My first experience with Artista was before a show. The waiter made sure we were out with plenty...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2007
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Okay food, okay service

My husband and I went to Artista before a show at the Hobby Center. The interior is nice and the view of downtown is beautiful if you go after dark. The food was not bad, but it wasn't that good either. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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AMAZING food!!!!!

I LOVED this place! The complimentary plantain chips with yummy condiments were spectacular, the menu is inventive without being too artsy, and the blend of flavors is perfect! I love how you get to choose an...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Don't waste your money.

This was my 1st time (and last) to Artista. Our party of 6 had 5:45 pm reservations prior to a show @ Hobby Center. Despite their checking twice to confirm our reservation, when we arrived our table for 6 was...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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excellent food; consistent quality

We have been to artista three times now. on each occasion, the food was fantastic and the service was excellent. churasco steaks were great; lobster and scallops were great, and the crab claw appetizer was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2005
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User review by dougnet

This is a great restaurant when attending the theatre. It has a great atmosphere, and the food,and presentation thereof, if oustanding.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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Excellent

My first visit to Artista was last night and it definitely will not be the last! The food was absolutely perfect. I had the snapper with a lump crab sauce and asparagus. For dessert (can't remember the exact...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2004
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Didn't meet expectations

I was really looking forward to attending Artisita, but my experience was not what I expected. The food is average, the service is awful, and it is very noisy. Not only did our waiter mess up our order and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2004
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Watch Out!

My family went to eat here before seeing 42nd Street. I told the waiter I was allergic to shellfish and he brought my fish with scallop sauce. I told him that it had scallops in it and he just wanted to take...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2004
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Great view...... average food.

No doubt Artista has one of the best views in the Theater District, and the staff makes sure to treat you well....... yet the food is pretty much average. I get the concept (not really new any more) of mixing...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2004
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Exquisite

Ravishingly beautiful with a decor that complemented the stunning view. Very quaint, romantic, and ideal for a date, reunion, business dinner, and/or before a show. The Chilean Seabass was to die for.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2003
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Delicious Birthday!

My boyfriend and I went for our dual birthdays and had an amazing dinner! Our waiter was very helpful and made us very comfortable. The crawfish taquito is delicious. The sea bass with the scallop and corn...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2003
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Excellent but the food was just ok

Great ambiance and outstanding service! For those that rated it bad, they should go back and try it again! Nicholas-our waiter- treated us like 'royalty'! The food was ok... presentation need some improvement....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2003
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Stunning views; slow service

In two visits to Artista, we have been impressed with the setting, views, and decor. Unfortunately, the slow, indifferent, and unprofessional service has tainted our dining experiences both times. On the first...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2003
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What a view

Had dinner last night and had a great experience. We started with the crawfish taquito and it just melted in my mouth. Love how you can pick your meat/fish, your side and then the sauce. The presentation is...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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Disappointing...

Don't come here if you are trying to make it to a play on time...somehow we got ice cold food, bad service, AND were still late for our play. The table next to us never even got their food. The waitstaff was...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2003
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