Sambuca Restaurant - Houston

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   christy

   Houston

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been to Sambuca numerous times. The last few times our service at dinner has been terrible. Last night we waited 15 min before a server even came to our table and then another 20 minutes for our drinks. Repeatedly had to stop other servers or managers and ask to have our server sent to our table. The food is good and music is always good but we will not be going back for dinner.
   

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   SueA

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service and food was we were expecting. The band, as usual, gave their best to their audience. The night was perfect. We always go back to Sambuca for their services, foods and shows.
   

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   stefanie

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Kiki was a wonderful server. The food is delicious! Great music and atmosphere. Perfect spot for heading to the theater afterwards.
   

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   Terri

   Houston

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 10, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Party of 10 in an empty restaurant and the service was awful. I hate to be negative because Ive been to other Sambucas for a great experience. We asked why it was taking over an hour to get our food and they said because the kitchen was slammed, but there were only two other tables of two people in the whole place.  they also would not sell us a hamburger for dinner despite four of us wanting it.  it took so long for her to not bring the bill that my boss walked over and handed a card and said I’ll just pay for the whole bill so that we can leave. It should not take 2 hrs to eat.
   

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   Andrew

   Houston

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on October 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Restaurant was very quiet for lunch, food and service was good.
   

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   Victor

   Houston

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on September 28, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great fun - the band ‘Tonight Tonight’ were superb!
   

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   Michael

   Houston

   1 review

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   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 22, 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The hostess and onsite manager were both rude and dismissive… they refused to honor a valid OpenTable reservation because it was made on the same day… the place was half empty… their attitudes were ridiculous and unacceptable.
   

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   Will

   Houston

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 21, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was excellent, however, service was subpar. The server was extremely nice, but Service was reminiscent of a chain restaurant versus a fine dining restaurant. For instance, took my date's drink order, but not mine. Asked for an appetizer that came out with the meal. Food was auctioned instead by seat number (if you ever waited table you understand this). Just a couple of examples. Overall the band was on point (if not a bit loud), the hostess very nice, and the food and drinks were very good. I could see why this place was dead on a Friday night though.
   

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   Mark

   Pittsburgh

   58 reviews

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   5.0

   58 reviews

   Dined on September 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The live music was a great accompaniment to my meal. For a Monday late afternoon it was pretty empty but that made my meal quick and the music that was being performed was a great way to wrap up my day
   

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    Kristian

    Houston

    12 reviews

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    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Visited Sambuca for HRW and was a little worried because of some of the mixed reviews. However, my experience was great. Our server Jaylah was amazing! She was knowledgeable, professional and genuinely friendly. We ordered the crab and shrimp bisque, caesar salad, smoked pork chop and shrimp scampi. They did not disappoint. The meal ended with the dessert trio (white choc cheesecake, chocolate toffee tort, and lemon tart). The atmosphere was pleasant. The music selection was well rounded and when the live music started, it became a fun vibe. Will definitely be back again.
    

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