4/5 Robert V. 6 months ago on Google
If
you
find
yourself
shopping
at
Saks
Fifth
Avenue
in
Houston's
Galleria
area,
I've
got
a
dining
recommendation
that
just
might
elevate
your
retail
experience.
Tucked
inside
the
luxury
store,
51fifteen
Cuisine
&
Cocktail
offers
more
than
just
a
place
to
rest
your
shopping-weary
feet.
The
staff
ensures
you
feel
more
like
an
esteemed
guest
than
just
a
patron,
setting
the
tone
for
an
enjoyable
dining
experience.
Make
sure
to
dress
the
part;
this
isn't
your
typical
mall
eatery.
Think
upscale,
not
ultra-casual,
so
swap
those
flip
flops
for
something
a
tad
more
refined.
Now,
I
must
give
a
shoutout
to
their
live
pianist.
As
a
Mozart
lover,
my
heart
sang
when
they
kindly
played
some
of
my
favorite
compositions.
Paired
with
the
expansive
windows
offering
unparalleled
views
of
the
bustling
Galleria
area,
the
ambiance
is
nothing
short
of
mesmerizing.
On
to
the
drinks!
The
mojito,
a
personal
order
of
mine,
was
a
nostalgic
nod
to
my
trips
to
Miami,
particularly
Calle
8.
It's
refreshing
and
just
what
you'd
expect
from
a
top-notch
cocktail
bar.
Another
standout
was
the
smoky
pineapple,
which
offered
a
delightful
kick
to
start
off
the
meal.
The
food,
however,
was
a
bit
of
a
mixed
bag.
Their
diverse
menu
promises
something
for
everyone,
but
our
picks
for
the
day
were
slightly
underwhelming.
The
shrimp
risotto
lacked
that
depth
of
flavor
one
anticipates
from
such
a
dish.
Additionally,
the
chicken
in
the
kale
and
brussel
sprout
salad,
while
promising,
was
unfortunately
on
the
drier
side.
That
said,
with
such
a
vast
menu,
I'm
optimistic
about
giving
their
food
another
shot.
Perhaps
a
dinner
visit
is
in
the
cards,
where
a
different
dish
might
just
win
me
over.
But
in
terms
of
cocktails?
They've
already
earned
a
gold
star
in
my
book.
So,
if
you're
in
the
Galleria
vicinity,
whether
on
a
shopping
spree
or
simply
exploring,
don't
miss
out.
And
a
special
note
to
the
husbands
out
there
looking
for
a
respite:
drop
by,
order
a
handcrafted
cocktail,
and
enjoy
a
moment
of
relaxation.
Cheers!