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Lucille's, Houston, TX
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Lucille's

$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 106 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

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Executive chef: Christopher Williams

From the OpenTable editors: Southern staples get progressive twists at this Houston mainstay helmed by acclaimed chef and James Beard finalist Chris Williams. In a 1920s mission-style home dressed with warm woods and family photographs, he brings a refined touch to Texas favorites like tender oxtail tamales and a brined, slow-fried yardbird with honey-spiced gravy—all inspired by his great-grandmother Lucille B. Smith, a culinary innovator in her day.

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  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 568-2505
  • Website
    https://www.lucilleshouston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event both on site and off premis.<br /><br />Our catering services can accommodate any event size.<br /><br />For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
  • Private party facilities
    Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event.Our facilities and location allow us to accommodate any event size.For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
  • Location
    5512 La Branch Street, Houston, TX 77004
  • Neighborhood
    Museum District
  • Cross street
    Metered street parking is available as well
  • Parking details
    Parking is available in the lot directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

$3 Charge to all split plates | No Substitutions. Please Join Us For Weekend Brunch, Fri 11-3, Sat & Sun 10 - 3

Starters

  • Famous Chili Biscuits$10.00

    Great Grandma's Famous Biscuit, House Chili, Cheddar Cheese, Harissa Cream

    • Butterbean Hummus$12.00

      Tahini, Zaatar, Roots, Flatbread

      • Grilled Octopus$17.00

        Green Coconut Curry, Roasted Peanuts, Coriander

        • Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00

          Seasoned Cornmeal, Spicy Aioli, Goat Cheese

          • Oxtail Tamales$17.00

            Pico Black-Eyed Peas, House Made Salsa Roja

            • Seared Scallops*$17.00

              Applewood Smoked Bacon, Grit Cakes, Sage Brown Butter

              • Butternut Squash$12.00

                Roasted Pumpkin Seed, Cilantro Puree, Spiced Soy Yogurt

                Salads / Soup

                • Lucille's Caesar$13.00

                  Baby Romaine, Cornbread Croutons, Soft Boiled Egg*, Tarragon Dressing

                  • Gumbo Z'herbs$11.00

                    Hamhock, Andouille, Greens, Rice

                    • Tuna Classic Salad$17.00

                      Seared Tuna*, Green Bean Bundles, Fingerling Potatoes, Soft Boiled Egg*, Broken Vinaigrette

                      • Watermelon Salad$15.00

                        Baby Arugula, Iced Red Onion, Crushed Pistachio, Lemon Ginger Vinaigrette

                        Entrees

                        • Shrimp & Grits$26.00

                          Gulf Shrimp, Andouille, Sherry Tomato Broth, Stone Mill Grits

                          • Yardbird$22.00

                            Brined & Slow-Fried Chicken (White or Dark Meat), Smoked Mash, Braised Collard Greens, Honey Spiced Gravy

                            • Pork & Beans$31.00

                              Braised Pork Shank, Three Bean Ragu, Grape Tomatoes, Agrodolce

                              • Roasted Hen$24.00

                                Berbere Spiced Cornish Hen, Sweet Peas, Rice Grits, Braising Jus, Chive Oil

                                • Smothered Steak*$42.00

                                  Prime Strip, Virginia Style Green Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Shiitake Gravy

                                  • Roasted Gulf Fish

                                    Greens (Mustards, Spinach, Radish), Gumbo, Hoppin' John

                                    • MKT

                                  • Braised Oxtails$32.00

                                    Fire Roasted Capanota, Serrano Cheddar Grits, Oxtail Jus

                                    • Catfish & Grits$26.00

                                      Blackened or Fried, Cilantro Slaw, Grape Tomatoes, Oxtail Jus, Stone Mill Grits

                                      • Fish Fry$39.00

                                        Bone-In Fish, Sweet Basil Maque Choux, Raw Greens, Nuoc Mam Vinaigrette

                                        Sides

                                        • Hot Rolls$6.00

                                          • Braised Collard Greens$6.00

                                            • Cornbread$6.00

                                              • Truffled Brussels Sprouts with Sunny Egg$9.00

                                                • Baked Mac & Cheese$11.00

                                                  Signature Cocktails

                                                  • The Queen Bee$16.00

                                                    Ciroc VS, Limoncello, Orange Bitters, Lemon Luice

                                                    • Strawberry Smash$14.00

                                                      Gin, Strawberry Purée, Fresh Basil, Lemonade, Dehydrated Strawberries

                                                      • Prickly Pear Spritz$14.00

                                                        Vodka, Prickly Pear Syrup, Lemon Juice, Rosé

                                                        • Lucille's Margarita$16.00

                                                          Don Julio, Lime Juice, Agave, Triple Sec

                                                          • In Blue Time$13.00

                                                            Vodka, Lime Juice, Blue Curaçao

                                                            • 'A Southern Thing$14.00

                                                              Whiskey, Peach Schnapps, Lemon Juice, Sprite

                                                              • Lucille's Lemon Drop$14.00

                                                                Highway Vodka, Lemon Juice, Turbinado, Triple Sec

                                                                • Tropical Breeze$14.00

                                                                  Malibu, Pineapple Juice, Mango, Lemon Juice, Tiki Bitters

                                                                  • Firecracker$13.00

                                                                    Tequila, Serrano Peppers, Watermelon Purée, Fresh Lime, Tajin

                                                                    • With Passion$13.00

                                                                      Gin, Lemon Juice, Passion Fruit Syrup, Lavender Bitters

                                                                      • Tiki Sour$14.00

                                                                        Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Pineapple Juice, Simple Syrup, Tiki Bitters, Orgeat

                                                                        Seasonal Cocktails

                                                                        • Tommy's Frozen Margarita$15.00

                                                                          LALO Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar

                                                                          • Frozen Skinny Margarita$16.00

                                                                            LALO Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice With No Added Sugars

                                                                            Happy Hour

                                                                            Tuesday-Thursday 4pm-6pm

                                                                            • Specialty Cocktails

                                                                              $3 Off

                                                                              • Select Beer$4.00

                                                                                • Select Wine$5.00

                                                                                  • Mule Variations$6.00

                                                                                    • Old Fashioned$7.00

                                                                                      Excludes super & ultra premium spirits

                                                                                      • Mango Margarita$7.00

                                                                                        Happy Hour Bites

                                                                                        • Fried Green Tomatoes (4)$6.00

                                                                                          • Chili Biscuits (4)$5.00

                                                                                            • Catfish Nuggets$8.00

                                                                                              • Gumbo Z'herbs$7.00

                                                                                                • Butcher Burger$10.00

                                                                                                  • Mac & Cheese$7.00

                                                                                                    • Truffled Brussels Sprouts$6.00

                                                                                                      Last updated: October 8, 2022

                                                                                                      What 2,425 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
                                                                                                      • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.3Value

                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      Lucille's offers a delightful fusion of Southern comfort food with a modern twist. Patrons rave about the "amazing gumbo" and "delicious soul food," ensuring a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is praised for its "wonderful service" and "great atmosphere," making it a must-visit when in Houston.

                                                                                                      2,425 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. Christina

                                                                                                        Houston1 review

                                                                                                        1.0

                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                        The restaurant didn’t honor our Open Table reservation and told us they were overbooked with indoor seating. We left because they made us sit outside when it was super windy. Ridiculous, we wont be back here.

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                                                                                                      2. MelanieP

                                                                                                        Houston11 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Sheldon is we the best server. Everything he recommended was amazing. We had a great date night meal.

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                                                                                                      3. Ricardo

                                                                                                        Mississippi4 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        This restaurant has excellent food, music and provides a wonderful experience!

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                                                                                                      4. Sara

                                                                                                        Richmond5 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        We had a very enjoyable dinner at Lucille‘s. The food was quite tasty. The chicken in particular was really well done. We were kind of in a corner of the dining room, which meant the drinks did take a while to make their way to us, and we had to remind our server that we were still waiting on them. Overall, a nice meal out and I would recommend trying it if you’re in the museum district.

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                                                                                                      5. Leonard VIP

                                                                                                        Houston39 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        I treated my coworker to lunch with our team today to celebrate her work anniversary. Excellent experience and everyone enjoyed the lunch.

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                                                                                                      6. Janis VIP

                                                                                                        Houston10 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        I had great service and the food was very delicious!

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                                                                                                      7. Tim VIP

                                                                                                        Houston52 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        Shrimp and grits weee terrible. Not nearly as good as Grace's.

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                                                                                                      8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Columbus3 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        The waiter was great however my catfish and grits were lukewarm at best! We had reservations so we were seated right away. I wish we had been offered inside dining or outside dining. Upon leaving I was sad to hear the music out back. We would have much preferred to dine outside and enjoy the music! Thank you

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                                                                                                      9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Chicago1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Dined on March 8, 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Amazing service! High quality fresh food! The meat fell off of the bone and the croissant French toast was so good I’m upset I don’t live in the area to keep ordering that. The best mock tail I’ve ever had (pineapple one) didn’t even feel like I wasn’t drinking alcohol.

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                                                                                                      10. BranstonH

                                                                                                        Las Vegas1 review

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        Dined on March 7, 2025

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        Great time, even better food. Restaurant was packed.

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                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                      Lucille's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 568-2505.

                                                                                                      Lucille's is rated 4.5 stars by 2425 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 106 times today

                                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                      Google Map for Lucille's

                                                                                                      5512 La Branch Street, Houston, TX 77004

                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                      • Cross street
                                                                                                        Metered street parking is available as well
                                                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                                                        Museum District
                                                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                                                        Brunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Thu 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        $31 to $50
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        Southern, Comfort Food, American
                                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                        Parking is available in the lot directly across the street.
                                                                                                      • Payment options
                                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                                        Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                        https://www.lucilleshouston.com/
                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                        (713) 568-2505
                                                                                                      • Catering
                                                                                                        Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event both on site and off premis.<br /><br />Our catering services can accommodate any event size.<br /><br />For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.
                                                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                                                        Lucille’s offers many options to satisfy your special event.Our facilities and location allow us to accommodate any event size.For more information and to discuss how we can make your event a time to remember please give us a call or send a message.

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