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Thirteen by James Harden

4.0
4
989 Reviews
$50 and over
Pan-Asian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
Thirteen is an upscale, elevated dining restaurant offering an unmeasurable experience right in the heart of Midtown Houston, Tx. Founded by NBA Star, James Harden, Thirteen was a labor of love built on Harden's passion for excellent food and wine, while bringing something different and fresh to the city that you can't find anywhere else. 


At Thirteen, we enforce a strict, upscale dress code. We do not allow overly revealing clothing, athletic apparel, jerseys, ball caps, bandanas, sleeveless shirts, or tank tops. Beachwear and gym attire including but not limited to sweatpants, hoodies, or pool slides are also prohibited in both the dining and lounge area.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Japanese, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (713) 804-2025
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sidd
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Cross Street
    Bagby/Pierce
  • Parking details
    Valet and street parking available
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Sunday Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Sunday Brunch!!!

What 989 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Discover the vibrant atmosphere at Thirteen by James Harden, where a "warm and inviting" decor complements a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the "salmon teriyaki bowl" and "lobster dumplings." While the "ambience and service are exceptional," some guests note the music volume can be overwhelming. A memorable dining experience awaits!

989 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    Houston

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We came for the Afro Tech brunch but there was no food. We were initially informed that the kitchen was closed but would open by the time we’d be seated, mind you we had reservations. We were seated and then we waited 20 minutes for our server to acknowledge our existence. At that time she told us that the menu was limited and then she grabbed menus and went over the food options they did have. She said she’d return to confirm if she was able to put in our order, she came back only to let us know that our mimosa carafes were the only items available. Of course, we left after hearing this. I’m disappointed that they advertise a Sunday Brunch on their opentable and social media platforms but couldn’t provide such.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Arielle

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Came to our reservation at 2pm and they said they were out of food until 5pm Which was a total inconvenience and waste of our time.. highly disappointed and very sad

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Nadine

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    A HOT MESS. We’re from out of town and had high hopes… Online it said it was open til 1am. We booked an 11:15pm table. The second we sat down, she said you need to order asap because the kitchen closes at 11:30. Fine, we ordered. Suddenly at 11:30pm…. The dj stopped playing music. Awkward silence. We asked about music, we were told his shift is done. First of all, if your establishment still has clients, figure something else out. Then… a massive argument broke out between the the bartender and some other patrons. The bartender turned into a disrespectful embarrassment of an employee having a full blown aggressive screaming match with a customer. At no time did the manager step in and tell the bartender to leave the floor. The restaurant was freeeeeeezing and the guests beside us were evidentially also cold. Nothing improved. We sat freezing and waiting forever for our food. Now lights turned on. Cleaners started sweeping around us. Police arrived to handle the drama that had occurred and we were still waiting on our food. Our food arrived. Then we find out some of the items we had ordered… we’re not available. At this point we are told the kitchen was closed so we can’t replace it. They brought cold fries in substitute as if that’s an adequate replacement for someone’s whole dinner? We were assured the food that didn’t come wouldn’t be on the bill - L O L. The noodles tasted like the salted depths of the Red Sea. The dumplings that she dropped in a chair, came filled with the boiling water they were cooked in. The floor manager #1 was consumed with anxiety and did nothing to acknowledge our concerns. Remember we are now sitting in silence, with lights on and no food/ bad food and people sweeping. The manager also avoided having to talk to us. Kevin stepped in- he was great, although by that time what can really be undone? The moral is, don’t have reservations available if you can’t fulfill your experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. John

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    While the ambiance and overall vibe of the restaurant were great, I encountered several issues that impacted our visit: 1. Seating Delay: We waited 45 minutes to be seated after our entire party arrived, which was quite frustrating. 2. Food Quality: Some of the dishes served were cold, and the appetizers arrived significantly later than the main courses. 3. Service Challenges: The service staff appeared overwhelmed and frustrated, likely due to a high volume of business and orders. Overall, these factors contributed to a disappointing dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Keilah

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is terrible and the service is worse. Save your money 😅

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Mark

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Ok experience. Services was fair. Food over priced. Music too loud

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  7. Caroline

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavors of the new menu was too much. I wish it was more soul food.

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  8. Wesley

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our drinks and service was very good. The food wasn’t to my expectations. I was pretty disappointed actually. The lamb chops didn’t have a sear and was so so on flavor at best. The chicken was ok at best as well. The good drinks and great service we had made the night worth it at least.

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  9. Jasmine

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoyed this restaurant . 10/10 birthday experience

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  10. Andre

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it thank you guys for making my birthday special

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FAQs

Thirteen by James Harden offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 804-2025.

Thirteen by James Harden is rated 4 stars by 989 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:30
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Thirteen by James Harden

1911 Babgy, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bagby/Pierce
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Pan-Asian, Japanese, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet and street parking available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sidd
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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