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Hamsa

$31 to $50

Middle Eastern

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

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Executive chef: Yotam

From the OpenTable editors: With a Moorish arch-framed bar, clusters of olive trees, and colorful Turkish rugs, a meal at this buzzy Israeli spot is a fully immersive experience. Grab a seat in the energetic dining room or on the charming patio for shareable Middle Eastern-inspired small plates, grilled meat skewers, and arak flights. Come on Thursday evenings to be dazzled by belly dancers in traditional garb and beats from local DJs.

Additional information

Location
5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005-3240
Phone number
(281) 612-3515
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Israeli, Global, International
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Tel Aviv NIght
Multiple dates available
Our captivating belly dancers will still the show at 8:30 pm. Let’s make it a night to remember!

What 157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hamsa delivers a vibrant Mediterranean dining experience, "hands down, one of the best in Houston," with "delicious food" and "healthy and fresh" options. While some service issues are noted, standout staff like Rachel and Austin enhance visits. The charming outdoor space and "authentic flavors" make it a "must-try."

157 Reviews

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Elizabeth
Houston12 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Hamsa. The food is delicious and a reasonable price. Our server was great. However ….. lose the 2-hour limit. This is a place to keep ordering. To linger over the food and cocktails. Not sure I’ll go back.
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Jenny
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks, superb and thoughtful service. 10 out of 10!
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Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lamb hummus is OUTSTANDING. And the chicken kabobs and the shrimp are AMAZING. The service and the atmosphere is always a vibe. Thursday nights are so fun with the belly dancing but it is SO loud- definitely suggest getting there a tad early to enjoy dinner/conversation then end with the party!
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Patricia VIP
Austin10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We love the lamb hummus, but the ground lamb seemed to be rare. Otherwise, it was so good, and the chicken schnitzel sandwich and fries were spot on! The server was very polite and courteous, but service was rather slow. Overall, we love Hamsa!
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Jose VIP
Baltimore51 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went back to Hamsa and were not disappointed. Hamsa offers very professional service and outstanding food. The ambience remains the same: informal but yet sophisticated. We highly recommend Hamsa.
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Houston1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was served quickly but one side dish was brought after we were half way through the meal, after we asked about it. The food itself was okay, I’ve had better food here before. The ambience was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Pros: the place itself is perfect for date night. Cons: The waiter took our appetizer and entree order, but he only severed us the appetizer. However, I believe he forgot to place our entree order in the computer and we had to wait about 1hr for our food. He saw we were waiting for our food, he sends another waiter to tell us that, “sorry, the printer wasn’t working and I’m here to take your order again” AFTER 1hr of waiting, he didn’t have the courage to come up to tell us that himself! The service was terrible! I never got my entree! And I’m never coming back here again! It was supposed to be our wedding celebration dinner! Worst experience ever because I didn’t even get my food!
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William
Houston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, leafy outdoor dining with an excellent menu.
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William VIP
Western NC11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a delightful dining experience from appetizers to dessert ! Everything we tried was delicious.
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BeeM
Houston5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The quality of the food you get at Hamsa is high. Great service and the food is healthy and delicious!
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FAQs

Hamsa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 612-3515.

Hamsa is rated 4.7 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 42 times today

Experiences are available.

5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005-3240

Additional information

Phone number
(281) 612-3515
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Middle Eastern, Israeli, Global, International
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Hamsa

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Tel Aviv NIght

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What 157 people are saying

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