Truly upscale dining can hard to find in the Bay Area, so Cullen’s is a welcome addition to the scene. A place like this, with its striking modern turrets, low lights, dramatic swooping partitions, and plush chocolate-colored banquettes, is more natural in River Oaks, not straddling the culinary wilds of Pasadena. Let’s hope it’s the beginning of a trend. Still a relative newcomer, Chef Paul Lewis’s operation seems to be finding its feet; the prime rib, served with onions, mushrooms, and sweet potato, is a tender, juicy delight. The equally excellent meat in the short rib ravioli reveals itself through the fresh semolina casing in a slow, complex surprise. Some diners have found the Chicken Fried Ribeye to be a bit salty, but that might be a matter of taste. And if you enjoy having a drink to complement your meal, Cullen's has you in mind—drinks are half price 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day, except Thursdays—when the deal lasts until 11 p.m.! You’ll never drink so cheaply in a place like this. Cullen's is closed on Mondays.
Cullen’s Upscale American Grille
11500 Space Center Boulevard
Houston, TX 77059
(281) 991-2000
www.cullenshouston.com
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