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Ruggles Black -West Alabama, Houston, TX

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.7
4.7
756 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
  • Healthy
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 582-5690
  • Website
    https://rugglesblack.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 756 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    American

  • Houston

    Healthy

  • Houston

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ruggles Black on West Alabama offers a vibrant dining experience with a menu that caters to diverse dietary needs, including gluten-free, keto, and paleo options. Praised for its "amazing food," "superb service," and "beautiful ambiance," this restaurant is perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions. The crab tower and desserts are particular highlights. While some diners note occasional service hiccups, the overall atmosphere and culinary offerings keep patrons coming back.

756 Reviews

  1. Pj

    Houston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You have to ballet your car. You don’t have a choice even though the lot may be empty.

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  2. Anne

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly love this place. Second time here. Food is outstanding. Had the Angry Shrimp appetizer and the Short Rib Biryani entree. Friend had the chicken Marsala and said it was truly tasty and unique. Love that it’s paleo! Will return. Even with a 26-person group in front of me, the noise level was low and could enjoy my time there. Intimate ambiance. Good for date night or groups.

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  3. Calvin

    Houston

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an excellent place to go to to get any type of food you may like. The wait staff were very nice and attended to all your needs and wants.

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  4. Kristopher

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were fine. I have been dining here over the years and I do hate to say that the food and service are not as good as they used to be.

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  5. Kristin

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp pizza - so delicious! Fish and chips (sweet potato fries) - the fish was extremely tasty

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  6. Randee

    Baton Rouge

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent, service good and beautiful ambience. The only critique is seating is very close to each other.I would highly recommend the Crab Tower.

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  7. Suzy

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So many good things on the menu could hardly choose, food was outstanding. Gabriel was our waiter and was wonderful.

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  8. Renee

    Omaha

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second trip to Houston, second trip to Ruggles Black! Celebrated a wedding anniversary and an engagement. See you next trip FOR SURE😎💥

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  9. LEBA

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the food, service and ambiance. But the noise level is such that you have to speak very loudly to your companions, even during lunch. Some padding under the tables might help.

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  10. Claudia

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at Ruggles Black is excellent. We had two appetizers, Tuna Ceviche and Beef Empanada, they were delightful. I look forward to trying more GF course options. Valet parking is gracious and easy. The waiter service is terrible. Clearly, our waiter had no training, no sensitivity that his job is not just to clear dishes, but to help us have an enjoyable evening. The restaurant wasn't busy, yet it took 20 minutes to get cocktails, and he came back with "new bartender" excuses. He was constantly interrupting our conversation. I had to explain that yes, it is possible for him to deliver one appetizer and then the other, in succession, not simultaneously. Geez! I will be back. Please tell the excellent chef to insist that the manager train the wait staff.

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Ruggles Black -West Alabama is rated 4.7 stars by 756 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today

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Google Map for Ruggles Black -West Alabama

2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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