4621 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006-6132Chelsea Grill is located right on Montrose in the heart of the Museum District. The Finance's mom bought us a Groupon and sent it to us for this place and so we decided to go for brunch. Yum! Chelsea Grill is on the first floor facing Montrose in the Chelsea Market building. Lovely little place decorated in a modern romantic style with an expressionist flair.
The Fare: Yum. Seriously Yum. I've been to the 'fancy pants' Baba Yega brunch that is super expensive and man, BY has nothing on the 'Grill. The food was amazing. I had the Challah French Toast, Breakfast Enchilada, Blue Cheese Macaroni and Cheese, Quiche Florentine, Chorizo Eggs, and Mango Mimosa. The Mimosa was only $4! Yummmmmmmmy! Made with real mango, yeah, there were floating bits of mango! I tried a bite of The Fiance's bacon and it was good. I'm not a fan of bacon in general but The Fiance said it was amazing. The food was perfectly seasoned for a Texan's palate, the server asked if we needed Tabasco and The Fiancé was perfectly content without it. No salt, or pepper needed either. Delicious. I was a little hesitant about the whole buffet style but they knocked it out of the park. By serving small amounts they could make sure that the offerings stayed hot and fresh. No soggy lukewarm eggs Benedict here! *Shudder!* They had a chocolate bread pudding for desert but we were stuffed. The coffee was even perfect. They also had an omelette station but I was too full!
The People: We were surprised that there were only about 20 patrons in the whole place at about 1pm. I'm thinking they had just opened a little while ago. Our server was wonderful, he didn't hover but was there when you needed him.
The Ambience: We felt seriously relaxed, the jazz music was a lovely addition and not too loud at all. Everyone in the restaurant seemed happy and relaxed and just having a nice Sunday brunch.
The Price: Before the Groupon we would have paid $15 per person for the buffet, $4 for the mimosa and about $2 for the coffee. I certainly felt like I enjoyed at least $15 worth of terrific food and my mimosa was in a glass about the size of a large wine glass.
The End: We loved this place and will certainly go back. Not a bad word to say about it!
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ReplyDeleteI knew you liked potato salad but had no idea it was such a love affair. heh
Also, I'm digging the reviews. :)