Spindletop

It's one of the best place in Houston for special occasions like anniversaries etc.. only revolving restaurant in Houston..it offers the best view with absolutely mindblowing dishes. Very classy but little expensive. I guess that's the deal you get when they have sooo much to offer.. Must get a special one to spend some really quality time together. Service is so far the best we have encountered. We ordered grilled pacific tiger shrimp, southwest jumbo lump crab cake, roasted red snapper, ancho glazed grilled chicken breast. The portions are small but taste is to die for!

Place has a lot of potential for a elegant event; it could fit up to 200 guest; it has tables and high boys tables for those who loves to move around or sitting and enjoy the 360 view of Houston Downtown.

This place has been around since the 70s in one iteration or another I'm told. Novel, rotating restaurant that makes a full revolution in about 45 minutes. Seafood heavy menu prepared by the hotel culinary team. Service is excellent. I emailed ahead and asked for the chef to come out to the table and talk about the menu which they did. Chef was very nice and well informed. Had a lot of knowledge about the menu and had been with the hotel for over a decade at one location or another. Tried the Charcuterie board and the seafood Mac for starters. Seafood Mac was on point but the Charcuterie board left a lot to be desired. These boards are being done well in many botique establishments and even some hotel restaurants I've stayed at. None of the offerings were horrible it just felt uninspired. Although, the chef did say they were all locally produced meats and cheeses... Main course was the rack of Lamb and the filet both were excellent and very tasty. Finished up with the chocolate mousse. Fun but dated environment with about e average but not "to die for" food. Would totally be a prom date or first date spot. We were there celebrating an anniversary a d another couple had rosepetals on the table. Views of the skyline were probably once much better but now you get the inside views of several neighboring skyscrapers... You can see a great view of city Hall and the ferris wheel connected to the Aquarium restaurant Lobby bar is inviting and parking is validated. Definitely a four star experience but the dining still has the hotel kitchen feel so I'm saying no to five....

Had a pre-fixed meal on Valentines Day. The Restaurant is beautiful with impeccable views! The food was mostly delicious, though I wish we had more choices on this night, but it led me to trying things I normally would not immediately choose. The foods temperature was not hot enough for me, but I LOVED the bread!

Short review. Food: Amazing food. Lamb shank melts in your mouth. And the grits...all the grits were cooked perfectly. Now, I am not a fan of beets, BUT they went well with the dish. Service: it was a surprise dinner where the Guest of Honor was severely late. Like 45 minutes to and hour late. Nonetheless the staff was patient and gave excellent service all the way throughout our experience.