Houstons Restaurant

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For four star American, try Houston's in Winter Park. Here's a place to get good food. It's been awarded the Best of French Fries and Best of View awards. This place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features a full bar and brunch. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food delivered pronto.

User Reviews of Houstons Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Christian R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Their whole menu is absolutely amazing. Even if you're not hungry you should try the dessert. The view of the lake was incredible during the sunset. You can have drinks outside while the outstanding...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annette G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Come, and pay heartily, for the view. The food is good. The service is good. The prices are way to high. For this economy, you have to be serving Blue Foot Chicken to get away with pricing half a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Doron R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The food, ambiance, and service are the best in Orlando. This restaurant is great in every location I have tried (NYC, DC (now closed), Bethesda, and now Winter Park). Awesome ribs, great salads....
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Landon H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The crabcake was the best crabcake I've ever had. My "go to" dish is the Thai Steak salad. My wife and I have enjoyed Houston's in 4 different cities (LA, Austin, Orlando and Atlanta) and its always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cliffy M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Why am I reminded of the song "Looks - 10. Dance - 6?" The restaurant and the bar area are a beautiful design. The lakefront outside, as others have said, is stunning.I just wish the food lived up...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane B.

4.0 of 5 stars. In the Orlando area Houston is a treat. We don't have a lot of truly great and interesting restaurants (in my opinion) so the competition isn't that tough to shine. Houston's excels because it has a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Local Favorite

I had heard too much hype before going to Houston's. The food was good, but it wasn't out of this world. But the Service, Atmosphere & Ambiance is like none other.
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh this place is AWESOME. Great, great food. The service is top notch but a little pricey. Try the smoked salmon - FRESH. Had a great time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I find it interesting that Houston's is rated fairly low in big cities like New York and Miami, but in Orlando is rated high. I know it's cynical, but I can't help but wonder if it's because...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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Great food!

Houston's in Winter Park Florida has always been a favorite of mine. The food is great and the service is good most of the time. I usually order one of their tasty burgers and fries and on special occasions...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Old time favorite

I had not eaten at Houstons in awhile and went there again two weeks ago. I was so pleasantly surprised that it was as good as I remembered the last time. The food and service is always great and they have the...
kudzu.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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Best Porkchops

This restaurant has the best porkchops in town. the location on the lake is fabulous. I just wish there were a couple more locations
kudzu.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tiffany w.

5.0 of 5 stars. Houston's is delish!Try the Guacamole, it's the best I've ever had. The Summer Mint Pineapple Mojito, yummy. The Seared Tuna salad is to die for. Finish off the night with a brownie and ice cream. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Very nice chain restaurant food.

Have always enjoyed the food (burgers, salads, sandwiches, etc.) Service is usually very good. Can eat in Rest. or bar area.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3 words... No corkage Fee!

This place was great, from the service to the food. But the best part is they don't have a corkage fee, so you can bring your favorite wine to dinner.. and keep your bill down.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Best Atmosphere and Awesome Hawaiin Steak

I love the view and vibe at the steakhouse. Everyone has a great view of Lake...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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best ribs

best ribs and spinch dip love the atmosphere. Would highly recommend. is a little on the expensive side bit great for a special night out
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Not Just a Pretty View

This is a restaurant that succeeds on so many levels. The food is simple...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carla S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Houstons NEVER disappoints. No matter what you order (I'm pretty sure I have tried everything there), it will be delicious. The staff is always kind and courteous. The view of the lake is nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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Great atmostphere and great food!

I love sitting outside here- the last time we sat on the patio (full menu) available outside- it was raining on the lake and the view was so awesome. I don't know if it made the food better but dinner was sooo...
kudzu.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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Beautiful Outdoor Dining

The best view in town is to go there and watch the susnset while dining and sipping your favorite adult beverage on the patio. Food is good though it can get loud in the dining room.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carter T.

4.0 of 5 stars. A bit pricey and watch out when going in groups as they do not take reservations and tables can be very hard to come by on the weekends. But if you can get the table then the amazing view of Lake...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Orlando's best! Wine selection is impeccable due to the incomparable Raff Benassi and service is always top-notch. Try the artichokes with the fabulous remoulade and the Hawaiin ribeye. They now take...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Located in Winter Park, Houston's is situated on a lake that is beautiful at sunset! Great place for special occasions. Don't sit outside during dusk in the summer time or you'll be drinking the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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Awesome

Love it
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison M.

4.0 of 5 stars. After reading the Yelp reviews, I decided to make this a dinner stop during my business trip to Orlando for an Oracle class. We arrived at the restaurant around 6 p.m. on a Thursday evening and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaclyn N.

5.0 of 5 stars. There are some things that are the same everywhere you go, and for Houston's, that's a good thing. I got the same great food that I've had in Boston many times, but at this place I was able to eat my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. The first time I ate here was a few years back.....prime rib was devine. I have been to several other Houston's across the US and they are all top knotch...right up there with Ruth Chris's and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Best ambience in Orlando!

Great service in a very casual atmosphere. The food is always tastey and never is cooked and or prepared differently. Consistent taste! Prompt service on weekends tend to be slow for seating and food! Price is...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Good food but service is subpar

While I love the view at this Houston's, I thought the service was horrible. It will be a while before I go back there for dinner!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Great!

Love Houston's. Great food, service and bar!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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My Favorite Lunch Destination

Best Tortilla Soup! Best Grilled Artichokes!!! Best KEY LIME PIE!!!! I love this place...it is not cheap, but worth every penny!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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Great location - great food

I was a waiter at the Houston's in Houston, Texas - but this location has it all - location, location, location with great food and excellent service.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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They actually have a vegan burger

I love their vegan burger and the atmosphere is really nice. It's dark, on a lake and there's a great liqour selection. Not exactly cheap, but the food is well done.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Casually Nice

Good burgers, great location overlooking the water
kudzu.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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Great food and scenary...

The quality and portions are always good!!!
kudzu.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Counter Houston Review - Dont Appreciate HubDubs bashing a local mecca.

The guy that did not know how to write in anything but capital also knows nothing about taste. Houstons will be around alot longer than Flemings. Everyone I know that has eaten at Flemings says its "OK" but...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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Beautiful lakeside setting

Love this place..steak is awesome! Service is the best.
kudzu.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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TOTALLY NOT IMPRESSED!!!!

ATMOSPHERE WAS GOOD, BUT (AND THIS IS A STRONG BUT!!!!) THE MAIN COURSE TOOK TOO LONG TO GET TO OUR TABLE (45 MIN; I CANCELLED MY ORDER) PRESENTATION WAS ON THE AVERAGE OF AN OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE. THE TASTE...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria-Cristina N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Located nearly out of sight on Orlando Ave, Houston's is a large, swanky steakhouse with a killer dockside view on Lake Killarney, an open kitchen, and a large round bar.Houston's can get busy during...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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nice

Went here for dinner last night after reading some yelp reviews and had a great meal. We started off w/ the smoked salmon appetizer which a huge portion and really tasty. I ordered the thai steak salad (w/...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa X.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner last night after reading some yelp reviews and had a great meal. We started off w/ the smoked salmon appetizer which a huge portion and really tasty. I ordered the thai steak...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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Great food-best chili on Saturdays

Have tried the eggless caesar salad, chili, burgers and fries. All were excellent. Ambience was terrific, service is friendly and efficent. Crowded much of the time however due to its popularity.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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Fantastic by Joshua W. at InsiderPages

This is a very nice place in downtown Winter Park. The food is terrific. Our group ordered across the map...seafood, meat, vegetarian and all were thrilled with their food. The desserts I hear are delicious as...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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What a joke.

Not worth the time, and that is if you can find parking. Typical chain fare, extremely overpriced, and poor service. Server both aloof and rude, food (ribs) were cold upon delivery, as were drink glasses empty...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Chard M.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you want to the best pork chop you will find around here, Houston's is the place for sure. Super fast service, good protions and a mouth watering, sweet and delicious hunk of pork on chop!
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2006
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Awesome place

Not to overly pricey, nice and friendly not to loud. They have the best waiting area around. Sit out back under the stars or go on the dock and watch the stars on the water. These guys are awesome.
judysbook.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wasn't holding up high hopes for anything named after a city in Texas, especially here in Orlando, which means "Land of Chain Restaurants" in Spanish. I was expecting something all faux cowboyed...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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It has it all

My wife and I love this place. The food is always great and you just can't beat that view of the lake. Try the knife and fork ribs, they just fall off the bone, the artichoke dip is a favourite too. They have...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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mmmm.....ribs

The Knife and Fork Ribs are devine...and I'm not a ribs person.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2005
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One of the Better Houston's Locations

The location is great, the ambiance is typical of the Houston's chain. But the quality is still consistently good. Love this place. Only downside is it is not an atmosphere for large families yet there were a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2005
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Good Service, Bad Food - Overrated

My boyfriend & I had heard very good things about this restaurant. So we went there with high hopes. First, the restaurant provides only about 20 spaces that you can self park. Those were completely full so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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mrs

We found Houston's simply by getting lost looking for a restaurant while staying at the Orlando Airport. Driving thru Orlando right after Charley, not much was open and we continued on. Found Houston's by...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2004
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A favorite

My husband and I eat here frequently and now have begun to bring our child on Sunday's. Sometimes there is an awfully long wait on Friday & Saturday nights so you need to go early if you want to avoid that but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/08/2004
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Additional Comments about Houstons

This is one of the few restaurants located on a lake in Orlando. Out of that grouping, it definitely has the best... and most romantic... setting. With a glass of wine and good company, the sunset view is...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2004
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Always Fantastic

Great atmosphere and exceptionally professional front-of-house (especially for Orlando). The right crowd. Very busy on dinner Fri/Sat..just order a glass of wine from the bar and relax on the side patio. Great...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2003
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Great date

I think this is the best place to go on a date. You know that woul will be getting great service,as well as the romance of the sunset on the lake. The food is always excellent and service is attentive. I love...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2003
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My Favorite

I love this place. Not only is the food always very very good, but the service and ambience takes the cake. It is normally busy but there is a bar to sit at or you can take your drink out on the the dock and...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/13/2002
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Excellence

Houston's is likely the most reliable restaurant around. The service is always spectacular and the food speaks for itself, you have to try it... there is something for everyone who loves a good American dish....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/10/2002
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Yahoo! Travel

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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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Fodor's

nice place but food is just okay and it get very crowded...
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Gayot

unless you go early or late, expect a considerable wait for a table---but you can grab a drink from the bar and slide into one of the adirondack chairs on the wraparound patio with a nice breeze off lake...
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Wcities

waterside dining is rare in orlando, despite the region's many lakes. here, however, you can dine on the solid cooking for which this restaurant is famed at tables that overlook pretty lake killarney...
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AOL CityGuide

good atmosphere and eats on lake killarney...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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New York Times

this atlanta-based chain seized a prime spot on big lake killarney, with a spectacular view. as you watch the egrets and herons on the lake, you can savor some meaty fare. the fancy wood-grilled burger acquits...
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