Best Authentic Restaurants in Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Outstanding restaurant! I had been eager to dine at Yia Yia’s since they first opened but I have a strict rule that I won’t attend restaurants within the first 6 months of opening so I can get the true experience. With that being said, that is exactly what I experienced. The ambiance is cozy and clean and had hints of Greek detailing around the restaurant and I really enjoyed the bathroom hallway gallery wall. The host team was hospitable, welcoming, and seated us right away. Our server was Brian and he had a trainee, Sean. They were incredible! Brian guided our experience seamlessly and had extensive knowledge about the backstory of Yia Yia, the food and the drinks. The drinks were fabulous and had a well rounded menu for any palate. You could see Greek influence amongst every cocktail. I browsed at their wine list and hope I have the opportunity to try some of it in the future since I’m quite the fan of Greek wines. Our group of 9 did family style for our whole meal and let me just say we ordered probably about 70% of the menu and there was not a single item that missed. We were celebrating a birthday and even though we were SO full, Brian brought out a little sweet treat for the celebrant. Jessica the manager stopped by the table and was incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel so comfortable and welcomed. Overall, 10/10 would recommend and I look forward to returning in the future!

We had an excellent time at MAD. Our waiter was Rafael and he was perfect. He was able to make changes to our order when my daughters had changed their mind about the doneness of their meat. He also accommodated my families requests. The food was excellent and the service was perfect. We will be coming back for sure.

We loved our dinner at Maison Chinoise this evening. From the moment we walked in, the hostess was very friendly & welcoming. The restaurant is very elegant with beautiful decor! I would like to thank John for the wonderful service. Very professional, friendly and attentive. The drinks were next level and the food delicious! I’m a big fan of the Sea bass and we also loved the chicken stir fry. I would like to thank Lindsay Rodman, the general manager for her great hospitality. Lindsay made sure we were well taken care of as well as accommodating our special request. Thank you all so much we can’t wait to come back soon and will be sure to tell all of our family & friends!

Jason was so kind to my wife and me. He is great at his job.

Fantastic! Excellent service, ambiance and decor. Such a gem in River Oaks!