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Tavern By Hearsay, Houston, TX

Tavern By Hearsay

4.3
4.3
43 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
Situated in the heart of Downtown Houston, Tavern by Hearsay within the Market Square Tower Apartments invites you to experience the best of tavern-style dining. Embrace the historic charm of our modern building as you enjoy brunch, lunch, and dinner offerings. Start your day off right with our special breakfast menu, boasting a variety of delicious options. Join us and discover the perfect blend of tradition and contemporary flair.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Indian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (346) 613-2290
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    From bachelor parties for eight to corporate events for eighty, let Hearsay’s understated elegance and attention to detail bring chic antique to life for your next special gathering. Our complementary yet unexpected parings will wow your guests just as much as our surroundings – and work within your budget.

Offers

  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 - 15:00,Sat - 10:00 - 15:00
    enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm

    BRUNCH photo
  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Wed - 15:00 - 18:00,Thu - 15:00 - 22:30,Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
    check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $9, pizza $10, beer $7, wine $7, cocktails $11

    HAPPY HOUR photo
  • THURSDAY FEATURE

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:30
    make your Thursday a special day! available lunch & dinner. steak special $25

    THURSDAY FEATURE photo

What 43 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tavern By Hearsay is a delightful addition to Market Square Tower, offering a cozy and stylish atmosphere perfect for date nights or pre-theater evenings. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" food and attentive staff. Highlights include the beef rib, shrimp & grits, and Greek salmon. Complimentary valet adds convenience.

43 Reviews
  1. Alice

    Houston

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Won’t be back. Ended up being our third choice for a pre-show dinner Drinks fine. Food subpar. Ambiance is its best feature.

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  2. Tom

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All four of us enjoyed our food very much. The restaurant was full but not crowded and the servers were efficient and friendly. The decor is loud and busy with lots of lights. Well made cocktails and a very varied menu made for a great pre-theater evening.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 28 October 2024
    Hi Tom, Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your meal and found the service efficient and friendly. It’s great to know that our lively decor and varied menu contributed to your pre-theater evening. We hope to see you again soon for another wonderful experience!

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  3. Brian

    Houston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice experience. The food was tasty, I had the fish and chips and my wife had the ribs, which were very tender and boneless. Price not too bad for being in the theater district. The only thing that was a bit off was there was a loud humming sound coming from what was likely a ventilation unit. The restaurant is quite small so that may be unavoidable.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 22 October 2024
    Thank you for sharing your experience, Brian! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the fish and chips and the tender ribs. We appreciate your understanding regarding the humming sound; we’re always looking for ways to improve the ambiance. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great meal soon!

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  4. Scott

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ll be coming here again before plays downtown.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 21 October 2024
    We’re excited to hear that! We can’t wait to welcome you back before your next play. Thank you for choosing us, and we look forward to providing another great experience!

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  5. Mark

    Houston

    177 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    177 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent meal at Hearsay Tavern. Its an easy walk from the Theater District. They have a nice variety of food options for different tastes and budgets. The service was excellent and our server was friendly and helpful.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 8 October 2024
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Mark! We’re so glad to hear you had another excellent meal at Hearsay Tavern. It’s great to know you enjoyed the variety of food options and that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. AngieJ

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The ambiance is wonderful and each time I’ve been it isn’t very busy. However, it takes the waiters/ waitresses so long to take the order. They disappear and it takes forever for them to return. The food is delightful but I just wish the service was better
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 23 September 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Angie! We’re glad to hear you enjoy the ambiance and the food. We apologize for the delays in service you experienced during your visit. Your comments are valuable to us, and we’ll work on improving the responsiveness of our team. We hope to see you again soon for a better experience!

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  7. Veronica

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 7 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress just seemed as if she didn’t want to be there or haven’t awakened yet but she was the only problem everything else was excellent
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 22 October 2024
    Thank you for your honest feedback, Veronica! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed everything else, but we apologize for your experience with the service. We’ll address this with our team to ensure a better experience in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Jeff

    Houston

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 25 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for brunch and accidentally went to the wrong location. They were very nice and were able to accommodate us. The food was very good and the service staff was very nice.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 27 August 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, Jeff! We're glad to hear that you had a pleasant experience with us at Tavern By Hearsay. It's great to know that our team was able to accommodate your mistake and that you enjoyed the food. We apologize if the value did not meet your expectations, and we'll certainly take your input into consideration as we continually strive to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope to see you again soon for another round of brunch!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of four and it was the first time for any of us to eat there. We were sat immediately having had a reservations and the server and food was amazing. The manager checked on us quite a few times, as with other tables, and helped out when needed as the restaurant was at capacity. The harvest salad, chicken tandoori pizza and bread budding were my favorite items we ate. They were fantastic and are large to share if wanting to try more items. Give them a try. We are hoping to go back soon.
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 26 August 2024
    Thanks for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party enjoyed your first visit to Tavern By Hearsay. It's great to know that you had a great time with our service and the food. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We're looking forward to your next visit.

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  10. Jasmine

    Houston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place. Very small but space is used efficiently
    Tavern By HearsayResponded on 26 August 2024
    Hi Jasmine. Thanks for the feedback! We take pride in using our space efficiently, and it's wonderful to know that it added to your overall experience. We're glad that you found our food, service, and value to be excellent. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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FAQs

Tavern By Hearsay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 613-2290.

Tavern By Hearsay is rated 4.3 stars by 43 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

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tavern By Hearsay

737 Preston St, Houston, TX 77002-1607

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (346) 613-2290
  • Private party facilities
    From bachelor parties for eight to corporate events for eighty, let Hearsay’s understated elegance and attention to detail bring chic antique to life for your next special gathering. Our complementary yet unexpected parings will wow your guests just as much as our surroundings – and work within your budget.
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