Hearsay Market Square

4.5

2515 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for business meals
Good for special occasions

When you walk through the doors of Hearsay Market Square, you will be transported to a unique era in Houston’s history. Housed in Houston’s second oldest building, Hearsay’s original location celebrates eclectic American cuisine served in a chic antique setting.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 225-8079
Website
https://hearsaygastrolounge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
Private party facilities
Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
Private party contact
Laura Arguelles: (832) 727-3229

Location
218 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Congress
Parking details
Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
Public transit
METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
Entertainment
The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Celebrate Love
$20.00 - $75.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 only
This Valentine’s Day, treat your special someone to an unforgettable evening at Hearsay. Join us on February 14th for a 4-course dinner featuring expertly crafted dishes, all in a romantic atmosphere. $150 per Couple Reserve your table

Offers

THURSDAY FEATURE
Multiple dates available
Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
make your Thursday a special day! available lunch & dinner. steak special $29.95, select classic cocktails $10
HAPPY HOUR
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $8, domestic/local draft $5, select red & white wine $6, cocktails $10
BRUNCH
Multiple dates available
Sun - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday : 10 am - 3 pm

Popular dishes

Barrel Aged Cherry Manhattan $12.00
oak barrel aged woodford reserve rye, carpano antica sweet vermouth, cherry herring liquor, bitters, cherry
Rosewater Lemon Drop Martini $12.00
empress 1908 elderflower rose, limoncello, lemon, rosewater
Veuve Clicquot (for veuve)$98.00
notes of thite & yellow fruits like pear, apple & peach. hints of citrus like mandarin & grapefruit

Cocktail Favorites

Hearsay Old Fashioned$15.00
One of a Kind Hearsay infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Angostura Bitters, orange
Tea Thyme$14.00
Fuji World Whiskey, Rothman & Winter Peach, lemon juice, agave, thyme, green tea powder, cream
Sage Advice $13.00
Remy Martin VSOP, sage syrup, lime juice, cardamom bitters, egg white, sage leaves
Whitney $13.00
Stoli Razberi Vodka, Cassis, champagne, blackberries, lemon juice
Flaming Leah$13.00
Stoli Vodka, strawberries, mint, lime juice
Pear of Aces$14.00
Herradura Reposado, St. George Spiced Pear, Martine Honeysuckle liqueur, lemon juice, pear nectar, cinnamon, sugar rim
Blueberries in Havana $15.00
SelvaRey Coconut Rum, blueberries, mint, lime juice
Espresso Martini $14.00
SelvaRey Chocolate Rum, Lavazza Espresso, Kahlua
Bijoux Cosmo $14.00
Stoli Elit, St. Germain, white cranberry juice, lime juice
Fig’n Chic $13.00
400 Conejos Espadin Mezcal, lemon juice, Fig Preserves, saba, rosemary
Lady Luck $16.00
Maestro Dobel Diamante, tamarinf syrup, lime juice, blackberries, cardamom bitters, egg white
Pink Delicious $14.00
Fords Gin, St. Germain, Peychaud's Bitters, champagne, grapefruit juice

Mocktails

Watermelon Chile$8.00
fresh watermelon juice, jalapeño, lime, basil syrup
Flameless Leah $8.00
strawberry, lime, mint, coconut water
Pineapple Express$8.00
pineapple juice, guava syrup, cbd, lemon-lime soda
Blackberry No-Jito $8.00
muddled blackberries, lime, mint, sugar, Richard's Rainwater
Cucumber Cooler$8.00
muddled cucumber & cilantro, lime, coconut water

Draft Beers

Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny$7.50
Karbach Love Street $7.50
Karbach Crawford Bock $7.50
Parish Ghost in the Machine $12.00
Saint Arnolds Art Car$8.00
Shiner Bock $6.00
Stella Artois $8.00
Tejas Clara $7.50

Wine Favorites

White Wine

Chardonnay
Napa Cellars, Napa Valley, CA
Chardonnay
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River, CA
Chardonnay
Siduri, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pinot Grigio
Bollini, Alto Adige, IT
Pinot Grigio
Santa Margherita Alto Adige, IT
Sauvignon Blanc
Crowded Hourse, Marlborough, NZ
Sauvignon Blanc
Duckhorn, North Coast, CA
Sauvignon Blanc
Cakebread, Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, CA
Sauvignon Blanc
Domaine Delaporte Sancerre, Loire Valley, FR
Sparkling
La Marca, Prosecco
Sparkling
JP Chernet, Blanc de Blanc Brut, FR
Sparkling
Bisol Prosecco, Veneto, IT
Sparkling
Schramsberg, Blanc de Noirs, CA
Champagne
Veuve Cliquot
Champagne
Dom Perignon

Wine Favorites

Red Wine

Cabernet Sauvignon
Joel Gott, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Penfolds, Bin 289, McLaren Vale, AUS
Cabernet Sauvignon
Austin, Paso Robles, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Quilt, Napa Valley, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Austin Hope, Paso Robles, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Frank Family, Napa Valley, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags' Leap Winery, Napa Valley, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus, Napa Valley, CA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Silver Oak, Alexander Valley, CA
Pinot Noir
Boen, CA
Pinot Noir
Belle Glos, Balade, CA
Pinot Noir
Ken Wright Cellars, Willamette Valley, WA
Pinot Noir
Belle Glos, Clark and Telephone, Santa Maria Valley, CA
Pinot Noir
Resonance, Willamette Valley, OR
Pinot Noir
Hartford, Russian River, CA
Merlot
Decoy "Limited" Alexander Valley, CA
Merlot
Cakebread, Napa, CA
Others
The Pessimist, Paso Robles, CA
Others
Catena Malbec, Provence, Mendoza, ARG
Others
AIX Rosé, Provence, FR
Others
Achaval Ferrer Quimera, Mendoza, ARG

What 2,515 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
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hearsay Market Square dazzles with its "great food and cocktails" and an inviting ambiance perfect for theater-goers. The "pork chop and shrimp gumbo" receive high praise, and the "scallops and crab-crusted redfish" delight diners. Service is often "flawless," although some experiences vary. The historical setting adds charm and allure.

2,515 Reviews

M
Margarida
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. Watermelon tacos are amazing!
Hearsay Market SquareResponded today
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance. The watermelon tacos are definitely a fan favorite! We hope to see you again soon.
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Kelli
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food. Good variety on the menu. We told them we had to get to a Broadway show and there was no wait for food it was all perfect
Hearsay Market SquareResponded today
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the service, food, and ambiance. It’s great that we could accommodate your schedule and help make your Broadway experience even better. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Auna
Hungary
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sat immediately upon arrival. Ordered an old fashioned, the crispy ahi tuna tacos, and a side of mac n cheese. Food was good, prices were reasonable, service was on point.
Hearsay Market SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for the kind review, Auna! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Hope to welcome you back soon!
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Matt
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came for my birthday and enjoyed! The food was really good! We had the artisan bread board for an appetizer, Pear of Aces and old fashioned to drink, the pork chop and the short rib for main meal, and bread pudding for dessert. The pork chop was immaculate. Sweet potato mash and broccolini were super yummy. Brussels were awesome too. Overall a wonderful experience!
Hearsay Market SquareResponded 5 days ago
Happy belated birthday, Matt! We're so thrilled to hear you had a fantastic celebration with us. It sounds like you had a delicious meal! Thank you for the thoughtful review, and we hope to see you again soon!
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S
Sandy
Houston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Mason was great! Beautiful place! Great food! Perfect Old Fashion!
Hearsay Market SquareResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Sandy! We're so glad you had a great time and that Mason took such great care of you. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
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Alex
VIP
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service and really solid food. We sat upstairs which provided a nice view of the restaurant.
Hearsay Market SquareResponded 7 days ago
Thank you, Alex! We're thrilled you enjoyed the service, food, and the view from upstairs. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Mike
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner! Fantastic and varied menu, excellent service.
Hearsay Market SquareResponded 7 days ago
Thank you, Mike! We're so glad you enjoyed the dinner and service. We look forward to having you back to explore more of our menu!
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K
Kathy
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks are amazing! Wait staff is on point and the atmosphere is elegant and fun! Great brunch, lunch and dinner!
Hearsay Market SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
Thank you, Kathy, for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious experiences!
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Rebeca
Houston
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super cool place!!! Loved the atmosphere and we had a great experience between the food and the service! Definitely we’ll go back!
Hearsay Market SquareResponded on January 13, 2025
Thank you, Rebeca! We're so happy to hear you loved the atmosphere and had a great experience with both the food and service. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!
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Jen
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the decor and the birthday surprise dessert at the end!!!
Hearsay Market SquareResponded on January 11, 2025
Hi Jen, we're so glad you enjoyed the decor and the birthday surprise dessert! It’s wonderful to hear you had a great experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
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FAQs

Hearsay Market Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 225-8079.

Hearsay Market Square is rated 4.5 stars by 2515 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

218 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Congress
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
Public transit
METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://hearsaygastrolounge.com/
Phone number
(713) 225-8079
Catering
Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
Private party facilities
Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
Private party contact
Laura Arguelles: (832) 727-3229

Featured in

100 Houston Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Hearsay Market Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Houston Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Celebrate Love

THURSDAY FEATURE

HAPPY HOUR

BRUNCH

Wedge Salad

Ahi Tuna Nachos (6)

Hearsays Bread Pudding

Starter To Share

Honey Glazed Pear Flatbread

Fried Gulf Oyster Wonton Nacho

Braised Pork Belly

Soup & Salad

Butternut Squash Soup

Golden Beet Salad

Entreé

New Zealand Lamb Lollipops

Lobster Risotto

Filet Oscar

Pan Seared Chilean Seabass

Dessert

Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Red Velvet Cake

Cocktails

Barrel Aged Cherry Manhattan $12.00

Rosewater Lemon Drop Martini $12.00

Veuve Clicquot (for veuve)$98.00

Cocktail Favorites

Hearsay Old Fashioned$15.00

Tea Thyme$14.00

Sage Advice $13.00

Whitney $13.00

Flaming Leah$13.00

Pear of Aces$14.00

Blueberries in Havana $15.00

Espresso Martini $14.00

Bijoux Cosmo $14.00

Fig’n Chic $13.00

Lady Luck $16.00

Pink Delicious $14.00

Mocktails

Watermelon Chile$8.00

Flameless Leah $8.00

Pineapple Express$8.00

Blackberry No-Jito $8.00

Cucumber Cooler$8.00

Draft Beers

Eureka Heights Buckle Bunny$7.50

Karbach Love Street $7.50

Karbach Crawford Bock $7.50

Parish Ghost in the Machine $12.00

Saint Arnolds Art Car$8.00

Shiner Bock $6.00

Stella Artois $8.00

Tejas Clara $7.50

Wine Favorites

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

Sparkling

Sparkling

Sparkling

Sparkling

Champagne

Champagne

Wine Favorites

Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon