Blue Tuba

4.5

100 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

Blue Tuba, the premier destination for European cuisine ( Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, France, Slovakia and more ) With Rooftop Dining, Full Bar, Private Room is Located in Houston Heights! Owned by the talented duo Vlado and Giga, who are originally from Czechoslovakia. Blue Tuba is a culinary gem that brings the flavors of EUROPE to Texas.

Chef Vlado is not only an exceptional executive chef but also a renowned European rock star. At Blue Tuba, you can indulge in a unique dining experience where European cuisine meets Texas flair, all while enjoying live music performed by Chef Vlado.
Our restaurant boasts a stunning interior, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to savor every bite.

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Location
350 W 19th St suite e, Houston, TX 77008-3906
Phone number
(713) 955-4612
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Modern European, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vlado

German Breakfast$16.00
Scrambled Eggs, Spaetzle, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, House Potatoes, Side Salad
Swedish Breakfast$18.00
Scrambled Eggs, Smoked Salmon, House Potatoes, Side Salad
Chicken & Waffles$17.00
Belgium Waffles, Breaded Chicken Breast, Homemade Berry Compote, Whipped Cream
Goulash Hash$18.00
Hash Crisp Potatoes, Spinach, Hungarian Goulash, Fried Egg
Steak & Eggs$22.00
NY Strip, Fried Egg, House Potatoes, Side Salad
Breakfast Schnitzel$21.00
Pork Tenderloin, Topped with Fried Egg, House Potatoes, Side Salad
Blue Tuba Avocado Toast (V)$12.00
Savory Egg Bread, Fried Egg, Avocado, Radish, Pico de Gallo, Side Salad
Hungarian “Shakshuka” (V)$16.00
Fried Eggs over Lecso Puree (Stewed Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes), Home Potatoes, Side Salad
Italian Fritata (V)$15.00
Mushrooms, Spinach, Fresh Mozzarella, House Potatoes, Side Salad
Eggs Benedict / Cauliflower (V)$20.00
Cauliflower Fritters Filled with Guacamole, Topped with Poached Eggs, Side Salad
Spanish Tortilla (V)$16.00
(Spanish Omelette) Eggs, Potatoes, Onions, Kielbasa, Side Salad

Sweet Europe & Lunch

French Toast (V)$14.00
Challah Bread, Apple Fosters, Toasted Walnuts, Maple Syrup
Austrian Knödel (V)$15.00
Sweet Dumplings Filled with Homemade Jam, Vanilla Cream and Berries
Czech Palacinky (V)$14.00
Three Crepes with Homemade Jelly, Nutella, Assorted Fruit
Traditional Czech Kolache (V)$8.00
Two Real Grandma’s Sweet Kolache
Belgium Moules Frites$15.00
Fresh Mussels, Wine, Chimichurri, Spash of Tomato Sauce, French Fries
Polish Pierogi (V)$9.00
Mashed Potato, Onions, Sour Cream
Slovak Mac & Cheese$9.00
Mini Dumplings (Spaetzle), Four Cheese, Bacon
Hungarian Goulash$17.00
Braised Beef in Red Wine, Beer, Hungarian Paprika, Onions, Spaetzle
Chicken Paprikash$16.00
Chicken Thighs, Hungarian Paprika, Sour Cream Infused Sauce, Spaetzle
Salmon Bowl$22.00
Sautéed Salmon, Veggie Couscous, Spinach, Tomatoes, Lemon/Herb Butter
Balkan Burger$18.00
Mixed Meats Patty, Bacon, Cheese, Onion Ring Tower, French Fries
Schnitzel Platter$26.00
Pork Tenderloin, Czech Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad
Fried Chicken a la Blue Tuba$15.00
Brined to Perfection, Mashed Potato, Pickled Red Cabbage
Portobello & Shiitake Ravioli (V)$20.00
Spinach, Garlic, Light Cream/Wine Sauce, Parmesan
Shrimp Scampi$17.00
House Chimichurri, Light Butter/Wine Sauce, Homemade Fettuccine
Bulgarian Shopska Salad (V)$12.00
Tomato, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Peppers, Feta, Mozzarella
- Shrimp$8.00
Hail Caesar (V)$11.00
Romaine, Parmesan, House Dressing, Croutons
- Shrimp$8.00

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Tuba offers a vibrant fusion of European and Texan cuisine, with standout dishes like schnitzel, goulash, and European tacos. Diners praise the "amazing food," "excellent service," and "beautiful atmosphere." The restaurant's unique ambiance, live music, and friendly owners create a welcoming experience that keeps patrons returning.

100 Reviews

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holly
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem 💎 lovely brunch experience. Great food choices and live music
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Kenny
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Oscar was an amazing waiter! Not only did he help us choose wine/drinks and food; he helped with the ambiance (lighting and music). My husband and I throughly enjoyed ourselves and cannot wait to be back!
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Joe VIP
Houston15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been wanting to try this restaurant, I'm so glad we did. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend Blue Tuba.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Houston5 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Over priced menu. Won’t survive with the quality of food and non professional service. Disappointing.
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Zuzana VIP
Houston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a dinner on a beautiful night. Patio doors were open with lovely breeze coming in. Had my favorite - the eggplant zobra which never disappoints. Tried one of the specials - beef stroganoff which was made with filet mignon and served with the home made spaztle. Very delicious. At the end of the evening the owner sang happy birthday to one of the guests and followed with more music. A great night!
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Bob
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time in Blue Tuba and it was better than the first one. Great food, atmosphere and especially the owners. Where else can you talk to owners in Houston? Love it
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Sandra
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent authentic European cuisine, excellent service and ambiance is amazing.
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Natasha VIP
New York City48 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently dined at an incredible European restaurant that truly transported me back to my roots. I had the original Hungarian goulash, and it was just like my grandmother used to make—rich, flavorful, and utterly comforting. My friend ordered the schnitzel, which tasted exactly like the authentic versions I’ve enjoyed in Austria; it was perfectly crispy and tender. We also indulged in the Branzino, which was simply amazing—flaky and seasoned to perfection. To top off our wonderful meal, we were treated to live music performed by the owner and the chef, adding a delightful ambiance to an already fantastic evening. This place is a gem, and I can't wait to return!
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Beverly
Houston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was tasty but very small portions! Shopska salad needed dressing… ! Liked music and atmosphere however!
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John VIP
Houston7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue Tuba is always terrific! The atmosphere is intimate without feeling too close and the service is courteous and helpful without ever being intrusive. The cocktails, wine list, and draft beers are great and offer a nice variety to serve as perfect accompaniments to the excellent food, which is the star of the evening. The dishes are creatively designed and perfectly executed. The schnitzel, the duck, the goulash, the pierogis - all fantastic.
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FAQs

Blue Tuba offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 955-4612.

Blue Tuba is rated 4.5 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

350 W 19th St suite e, Houston, TX 77008-3906

Additional information

Phone number
(713) 955-4612
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Modern European, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Vlado

Blue Tuba

Make a reservation

Additional information

Brunch

German Breakfast$16.00

Swedish Breakfast$18.00

Chicken & Waffles$17.00

Goulash Hash$18.00

Steak & Eggs$22.00

Breakfast Schnitzel$21.00

Blue Tuba Avocado Toast (V)$12.00

Hungarian “Shakshuka” (V)$16.00

Italian Fritata (V)$15.00

Eggs Benedict / Cauliflower (V)$20.00

Spanish Tortilla (V)$16.00

Sweet Europe & Lunch

French Toast (V)$14.00

Austrian Knödel (V)$15.00

Czech Palacinky (V)$14.00

Traditional Czech Kolache (V)$8.00

Belgium Moules Frites$15.00

Polish Pierogi (V)$9.00

Slovak Mac & Cheese$9.00

Hungarian Goulash$17.00

Chicken Paprikash$16.00

Salmon Bowl$22.00

Balkan Burger$18.00

Schnitzel Platter$26.00

Fried Chicken a la Blue Tuba$15.00

Portobello & Shiitake Ravioli (V)$20.00

Shrimp Scampi$17.00

Bulgarian Shopska Salad (V)$12.00

Hail Caesar (V)$11.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Is Blue Tuba currently accepting reservations?

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