During Christmas time, I kept seeing this place on my feed.
Got super curious, mainly because...
These giant bears sitting out front.
Also, super pretty decor inside and on the details. Took our server's recommendation and ordered the Margnorita - that's a mocktail that Agave Blanco, mango syrup, lime juice and club soda. I liked this, unlike other places who usually give you a virgin mojito, this is a true zero proof cocktail. It's not all sugar and it is not overpowered by citrus. On any o'l day I would've ordered this. 2nd round, I ordered the Strawberry Refresher, and that was way too sweet, and I have a sweet tooth.
For starter, we ordered the Raclette Baguette with Jamon. The quality of meat is excellent. The cheese is definitely delightful and make you drool on the spot. The baguette however, it's hard and not easy to cut or tear apart. As a matter of fact, others in the party were wondering if it was day old bread. We'll never know.
Let's check out the sides. Macaroni Gratin - Look at all the delicious cheese and breadcrumbs. It was so nice, I can eat a whole bowl by myself. Of course, I shouldn't.
We also got Brussels Sprouts. As though someone was reading my mind, they piled on alot of parmesan on top. Love it! Of course, if the Brussels sprouts were to be fried in soy sauce or something, I won't hate it. LOL.
I ordered scallops, which has 4 giant scallops. The little orange piles are butternut squash puree. Each scallop has mustard seeds on top, not too spicy. Also have some veggies and pumpkin seeds to go with the dish.
Gateau au Chocolat - it's supposed to be a mousse cake but when you cut inside it feels more like a flourless cake. It has hazelnut, and the top layer is quite deceiving because it looked like a layer or soft cream, but it's hard top. Flavor is nice, but the texture is totally not what we had expected.
Got a creme brûlée to share as well. That is full of vanilla taste. My only request was that I had wish the brûlée was colder and the top layer of sugar would've been great.
So here's thing about this place. Reservation is a MUST. Read alot of review where if you don't have one, you're likely seated at the bar. Once you're inside, however, is very pretty. But the seating is also very tight. So think thin! Parking is also a tad awkward, the parking garage is around the corner from the restaurant because their entrance is not near the driveway. You can opt to valet at the garage, or you can go to another entrance and self park. Parking is $7, tip or not, up to you. But the day we were there, it was raining, and they have complimentary umbrella at the garage and you can leave it at the hostess stand, and also can use whatever they have at the hostess stand to go back. Definitely a dress up place, and dress code minimum is business casual. Plus the ceiling is worth taking photos of.
Annabelle Brasserie
811 Buffalo Park Dr
#100
Houston, TX 77019
713-844-8111
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