Blue Tuba

4.5

92 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

Blue Tuba, the premier destination for European cuisine ( Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, France, Slovakia and more ) With Rooftop Dining, Full Bar, Private Room is Located in Houston Heights! Owned by the talented duo Vlado and Giga, who are originally from Czechoslovakia. Blue Tuba is a culinary gem that brings the flavors of EUROPE to Texas.

Chef Vlado is not only an exceptional executive chef but also a renowned European rock star. At Blue Tuba, you can indulge in a unique dining experience where European cuisine meets Texas flair, all while enjoying live music performed by Chef Vlado.
Our restaurant boasts a stunning interior, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to savor every bite.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Modern European, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 955-4612
Website
http://bluetubatx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Vlado

Location
350 W 19th St suite e, Houston, TX 77008-3906
Area
Heights / Washington
Cross Street
19th street and Ashland
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Slovak Mac & Cheese US$15.00
Mini Dumplings ( Halusky ), Four Cheeses, Bacon
Belgium Moules FritesUS$18.00
Fresh Mussels, Butter, Chimichurri, Tomato Sauce, Crostini, French Fries
Serbian Cevapcici US$14.00
Balkan Kebab, Ground Beef & Chefs Spices
Polish Potato Pierogi (V )US$11.00
Mashed Potatoes, Onions Pierogi, Served with Sour Cream
French Escargots US$12.00
Baked Escargots, Homemade Chimichurri and Butter
Deviled Eggs US$10.00
Swedish, Hungarian, Italian
Greek Eggplant ( V)US$14.00
Breaded Eggplant, Marinara Sauce, Feta Cheese
Bulgarian Peppers (V)US$8.00
Roasted, Garlic, Olive Oil, Feta Over Crostini
Czech Cauliflower Fritters (V)US$10.00
Beer Batter, Garlic Sauce
Appetizer FlightUS$22.00
Polish Pierogi, Czech Cauliflower Fritters, Serbian Cevapcici

Euro Tacos

German Taco US$12.00
Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Onions, Mustard, House Mayo, Slovak Tortilla
Polish Taco US$11.00
Smoked Kielbasa, Onions, Peppers, Garlic Aioli, Slovak Tortilla
Austrian Taco US$10.00
Schnitzel, Pickled Cabbage, Potato Salad, Yellow Mayo

Salads

Bulgarian Shopska Salad (V)US$13.00
Fresh Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Feta, Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Sea Salt
Blue Tuba (V)US$14.00
Mix greens, Cherry Tomatoes, Fennel, Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Peppers, Shaved Parmesan, Lemon Dressing
Caesar Salad (V)US$11.00
Romaine Lettuce, House Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan
Caprese Tax (V)US$13.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Avocado, Balsamic Reduction

Mains

Schnitzel US$32.00
Huge Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel, Served with Chilled Potato Salad and Cucumber Salad
Duck ConfitUS$27.00
Slowly Braised Leg in Duck Fat, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Carrots, Cranberry Sauce
Chicken Paprikash US$28.00
Boneless Thighs Stewed Hungarian Paprika , Sour Cream Infused Sauce, Served with German Spaetzle
Texas PaellaUS$36.00
Shrimp, Mussels, Brisket, Chorizo, Saffron Rice, Black Beans
Fried Chicken A La Blue Tuba US$24.00
Brined to Perfection, Mashed Potatoes, Pickled Red Cabbage
Hungarian Goulash US$28.00
Beef Knuckle, Onions, Paparika Braised in Red Wine and Beer, Spaetzle
Branzino ( Mediterranean Sea Bass US$36.00
Pan Seared Filet, Shrimp Etouffee, Rice
Balkan Burger US$22.00
Three Meat Patty Beef, Pork , Lamb, Onion Ring Tower, French Fries
Shrimp ScampiUS$24.00
Chimichurri, White Wine, Shrimp, Homemade Fettuccine
EspetadaUS$27.00
Portuguese Kebab on Skewers, Shrimp, Chorizo, Veggies over Saffron Rice
Cornish HenUS$33.00
Roasted Whole Hen, Figs, Capers, Roasted Peppers, Lemon/Butter Sauce, Mashed Potatoes
Portobello & Shiitake Ravioli ( V ) US$24.00
Spinach, Garlic, Light Cream/Wine Sauce, Parmesan
Give Peas a Chance (V)US$20.00
Peas, Spinach, Garlic, Light Cream/Wine, Pignoli, Homemade Fettuccine
Shrimp Diavolo / Black RiceUS$32.00
Croatian Style Rice with Shrimp, Spice Marinara

What 92 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Tuba in Houston Heights delights with its "fantastic food," blending European and Texan influences. The menu features standout dishes like schnitzel, Slovak Mac & Cheese, and Polish tacos. Patrons praise the "great service" and welcoming atmosphere, enhanced by live music and a charming patio setting. Highly recommended!

92 Reviews

B
Beverly
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was tasty but very small portions! Shopska salad needed dressing… ! Liked music and atmosphere however!
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John
VIP
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blue Tuba is always terrific! The atmosphere is intimate without feeling too close and the service is courteous and helpful without ever being intrusive. The cocktails, wine list, and draft beers are great and offer a nice variety to serve as perfect accompaniments to the excellent food, which is the star of the evening. The dishes are creatively designed and perfectly executed. The schnitzel, the duck, the goulash, the pierogis - all fantastic.
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Daniel
Houston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was Valentine's day and very busy, and they seemed understaffed. We received our drink order, but our server never came back to get our food order. After sitting for 40 minutes, we left money for our drinks and went downstairs to Torchy's. The manager offered to comp us dinner, but we were hungry and no longer excited about Blue Tuba, so we thanked him and declined.
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Bob
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Interesting menu and great execution. Nice alternative to traditional Italian or American restaurant.
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Hien
VIP
Houston
89 reviews
5.0
89 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely atmosphere and wonderful service by owner!
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arlene
Houston
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter, Brian, was very nice and attentive. My friend and I ordered brunch. I ordered the avocado toast, which was very tasty.
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Mariano
Mexico City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great brunch and excellent service throughout our visit.
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Mark
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The view from the rooftop patio was nice and we really enjoyed the food . The service was outstanding, we loved our waiter. We ordered the Appetizer Flight and Schnitzel and a delicious red wine .
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Robert
Houston
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Shokpsa salad was excellent with unexpectedly good flavors. The Chicken Paprikash was very nice. Very pretty restaurant! We want to return for a musical performance!
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TravellingTyke
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All food we tried was delicious - it was like a Balkan tapas! We split Czech cauliflower and Cevapcici appetizers and did same for salmon (perfectly cooked) and mushroom ravioli entrees. What a treat. The Blue Tuba mojitos were a little stronger than expected, but fresh mint was perfect twist. Nice ambience for lunch out on the patio. Well worth a visit.
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FAQs

Blue Tuba offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 955-4612.

Blue Tuba is rated 4.5 stars by 92 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

350 W 19th St suite e, Houston, TX 77008-3906

Additional information

Cross Street
19th street and Ashland
Area
Heights / Washington
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Modern European, Contemporary American
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Vlado
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit

Website
http://bluetubatx.com/
Phone number
(713) 955-4612

Blue Tuba

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Slovak Mac & Cheese US$15.00

Belgium Moules FritesUS$18.00

Serbian Cevapcici US$14.00

Polish Potato Pierogi (V )US$11.00

French Escargots US$12.00

Deviled Eggs US$10.00

Greek Eggplant ( V)US$14.00

Bulgarian Peppers (V)US$8.00

Czech Cauliflower Fritters (V)US$10.00

Appetizer FlightUS$22.00

Euro Tacos

German Taco US$12.00

Polish Taco US$11.00

Austrian Taco US$10.00

Salads

Bulgarian Shopska Salad (V)US$13.00

Blue Tuba (V)US$14.00

Caesar Salad (V)US$11.00

Caprese Tax (V)US$13.00

Mains

Schnitzel US$32.00

Duck ConfitUS$27.00

Chicken Paprikash US$28.00

Texas PaellaUS$36.00

Fried Chicken A La Blue Tuba US$24.00

Hungarian Goulash US$28.00

Branzino ( Mediterranean Sea Bass US$36.00

Balkan Burger US$22.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$24.00

EspetadaUS$27.00

Cornish HenUS$33.00

Portobello & Shiitake Ravioli ( V ) US$24.00

Give Peas a Chance (V)US$20.00

Shrimp Diavolo / Black RiceUS$32.00

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