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Hamsa, Houston, TX
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Hamsa

$31 to $50
Middle Eastern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Yotam

From the OpenTable editors: With a Moorish arch-framed bar, clusters of olive trees, and colorful Turkish rugs, a meal at this buzzy Israeli spot is a fully immersive experience. Grab a seat in the energetic dining room or on the charming patio for shareable Middle Eastern-inspired small plates, grilled meat skewers, and arak flights. Come on Thursday evenings to be dazzled by belly dancers in traditional garb and beats from local DJs.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Israeli, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (281) 612-3515
  • Website
    http://www.hamsahtx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Let us bring Hamsa to you! Enjoy a full Hamsa spread for your next event either at home or in the office!
  • Location
    5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005-3240
  • Area
    Rice Village
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Rock4Israel: An Evening of Music & Community

    US$55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Jan 2025 only
    18:45
    Join us for an incredible night at Hamsa Restaurant, featuring The Pinky’s hosting talented local singers in a celebration of Israeli rock with a touch of international hits. • Date: January 20, 2025 • Doors Open: 6:45 PM • Show Starts: 8:30 PM • Event Ends: 10:00 PM 🎟️ Your ticket includes: • A complimentary first drink • A complimentary snack 🍴 Dinner: Arrive early to enjoy a delicious dinner (not included in the ticket price). 🚗 Parking: Valet parking is available at the venue. 💙 Donations for the FIDF (Friends of the IDF) can be made at the event through, aiding the rehabilitation of wounded soldiers and supporting bereaved families.

  • Tel Aviv NIght

    Multiple dates available
    Our captivating belly dancers will still the show at 9 pm. Let’s make it a night to remember!
    Tel Aviv NIght photo

Menu

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What 113 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hamsa offers a vibrant Middle Eastern dining experience celebrated for its "outstanding" food and "impeccable" service. Guests rave about the lamb hummus, falafel, and turmeric potatoes, while the diverse menu and "beautiful" outdoor space enhance the atmosphere. Service can vary, but the overall experience is "amazing" and "worth a visit."

113 Reviews

  1. Erica

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is delicious, but The Whole Shebang is a must get, especially if it’s your first Hamsa experience!

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  2. aldo

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It is wonderful experiance the restaurant is beautiful ,quaint patio, beautiful bar full service where we sat and the food is amazing. The best lamb humus wow !

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  3. Kim

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined with our family for Christmas Day dinner which happened to also be the beginning of Hanukkah. It was festive with both Hanukkah and Christmas music. The aromas, music, people and of course the food made for a merry evening. Horace was a super nice server.

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  4. harshdeep

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always loved going to hamsa. My go to spot. Probably thr best chicken in houston

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  5. Paula

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    it was very nice, our first time there. We ordered the "experience" dinner for $75 each. And it was excellent up to the point that the fish course arrived (shrimp). And the next course, the meat. Both of them were quite salty and I was not able to eat either one. In fairness, the other two in my party didn't complain and I didn't mention it. But I noticed that we didn't finish either one. perhaps the other 2 were full? all said, I would definitely come again and it seems like it would be very nice to eat outside on a pleasant day. (However if I experienced a dish too salty to eat again I think I would mention it for $75.) The waiters were wonderful and quite attentive. They didn't rush us and we were at that table for two hours, not because we were slow to eat but because it was a paced meal and it would take about that long. They were not busy when we arrived at 12 noon Christmas Day, but by the time we finished around 2 pm it was completely full.

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  6. Lynda

    VIP

    Houston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second year in a row to spend Christmas lunch at Hamsa. Delicious food and excellent service provided by Sean.

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  7. Laura

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve at Hamsa—phenomenal food, wine-pairing (sommelier—so excellent), Yalla yalla experience—flavor, flavor! And the continuous flow of energetic servers capped off an evening with serious conversation, laughter amongst my family. The ambience was excellent. And all 5 of us genuinely appreciated the attention by our host/lead server Shawn—accent and all! Thank you!!

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  8. Marielle

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the Yalla Yalla experience with the wine pairing, and it did NOT disappoint. The food was fantastic, the portions and pours were very generous, and we’ve already made a list of friends and family to bring back. Michelle did a wonderful job pairing the wines with our meal, and Rachael was a wonderful server. We will definitely return to try the rest of the menu!

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  9. ScottyB

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite place to eat dinner in Rice Village

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  10. Stephanie

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delightful and a great place to meet friends or bring out of town visitors.

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FAQs

Hamsa offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (281) 612-3515.

Hamsa is rated 4.8 stars by 113 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hamsa

5555 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005-3240

Additional information

  • Area
    Rice Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 11:30 am–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern, Israeli, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.hamsahtx.com/
  • Phone number
    (281) 612-3515
  • Catering
    Let us bring Hamsa to you! Enjoy a full Hamsa spread for your next event either at home or in the office!
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