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Barbacana Restaurant, Houston, TX

Barbacana Restaurant

5.0
5
3 Reviews
$50 and over
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
An upscale casual restaurant serving "Houston-Inspired" tasting menu. Located in Downtown Houston and helmed by Chef Christian Hernandez, whose career has taken him through some of the best restaurants from Houston, New York, and Mexico City. The gorgeous historic building boasts huge fifteen-foot ceilings with custom artwork from Austin-based artist Xander Rudd and local graffiti legend Daniel Anguilu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 538-0652
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Hernandez
  • Catering
    Whether you want a private gathering for 15, or want a beautiful space to celebrate events for your entire team. Barbacana Restaurant is always available and accessible to you! <br /><br />For Catering Events contact our AGM &amp; Maître D' Nicholas Madison Email: nicholas@barbacanatx.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is available for guests that would love a more intimate space for their dining experience. The space can accommodate 15-25 seated guests and 45 standing with a direct view of the kitchen.For Private events contact our AGM & Maître D' Nicholas Madison Email: nicholas@barbacanatx.com
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Franklin St
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting

    $125.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy a curated experience at Barbacana, At the tasting you'll have the opportunity to try a blend of different cuisines and cooking techniques learned through decades of experience. Also offered is a 6-glass wine pairing that covers a full spectrum, from light to heavy, red to white from elegant to bold.
    Chef's Tasting Photo

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on all time ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 5Value

NoiseModerate

3 Reviews
  1. Mike

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible elevated cuisine, outstanding service and a great vibe - we loved it and will be back!

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  2. Charles

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience, lovely food with awesome wine paring - great service and we are looking forward to coming back!

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  3. Alek

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Very impressed with the tasting menu and can’t wait for the a La cart menu.

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FAQs

Barbacana Restaurant is rated 5 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Barbacana Restaurant

907 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin St
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Hernandez
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (832) 538-0652
  • Catering
    Whether you want a private gathering for 15, or want a beautiful space to celebrate events for your entire team. Barbacana Restaurant is always available and accessible to you! <br /><br />For Catering Events contact our AGM &amp; Maître D' Nicholas Madison Email: nicholas@barbacanatx.com<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is available for guests that would love a more intimate space for their dining experience. The space can accommodate 15-25 seated guests and 45 standing with a direct view of the kitchen.For Private events contact our AGM & Maître D' Nicholas Madison Email: nicholas@barbacanatx.com
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