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Zelko Bistro
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant, Southern Food Restaurant, and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Houston
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Houston PressAugust 4, 2014The Houston Press gave Zelko Bistro the Best Comfort Food award in 2010 for good reason: This cozy converted house in the Heights offers everything comfort food should be. Read more
EdMay 29, 2015The $30 steak was cooked to absolute perfection and was very fairly priced given the high quality. It needs no steak sauce, but the included steak sauce was flippin’ fantastic.
ArtJonakApril 2, 2013
Houston Press Street Team ManagerAugust 20, 2014Tack on a giant plate of chef Jamie Zelko's infamous cereal-crusted Captin's Fried Chicken, shrimp and cheddar grits, and brioche French toast and your lazy Sunday just got a little bit lazier. Read more
Jordy ScholhamerJanuary 20, 2014This place doesn't look like much from the front, but the menu and beer/wine pairings are very well done. The food was great and this place would definitely get 5 stars!
Andres NovoaNovember 5, 2015The Captain's Chicken (inspired by Captian Crunch himself 😜) really stood out to me! Their rosemary bread is also hard to put down!!
Foodie Heaven right in the Houston Heights. Try the Chopped Bleu, fried pickles, Captin's Fried chicken, or Blue Crab Cake. Save room for dessert: funnel Cake or ice box lemon pie are my favorites.- Houston PressAugust 27, 2013Try the Chopped Bleu salad! It has juicy apples, pecans and red onions! Add some bacon and romaine and suddenly you have a salad that rivals your entrée.
Cory GiovanellaFebruary 19, 2011Fun, casual atmosphere with great food. We had the fried pickles, parmesan fries and bruschetta to start & all were terrific. For my entree, I had the meatloaf and it was also excellent.- Houston PressMay 31, 20122011 Best of Houston Winner: Best Restaurant Wine List. Check out more Houston Press Best of Houston Winners here:
- Houston PressMay 31, 20122011 Best of Houston Winner: Best French Fries. Check out more Houston Press Best of Houston Winners here:
- EdMay 29, 2015The Karbach Rail Dog does not get as much attention as the yummy Captin's Chicken, but it is filling akaushi deliciousness!
- Houston PressJanuary 26, 20112010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Comfort Food Restaurant: Try the meatloaf cooked in a can served over a mound of buttery mashed potatoes. They even have fried pickles, hearty soups & fab burgers!
Sarah Peacock 🎈November 16, 2015Gluten free pizza, rotating menu, beautiful patio, no reservations (grab a cocktail while you wait)
Christina McWilliamsJuly 8, 2013Fabulous! Bruschetta with hummus was bursting with fresh flavor. Loved loved loved the shrimp and grits. Creamed corn was savored. Will be back again.
CultureMap HoustonFebruary 16, 2012Zelko seats about 50 people and has a no reservations policy. We recommend grabbing a spot at the bar or coming in at off-peak times.
JennNovember 19, 2011One of the hardest things to find in Houston is a BRUNCH on saturdays. The only harder thing to find is the actual restaurant.
Paula GFebruary 10, 2014Great place, small, hard to find, has ample parking, staff is nice...would visit again
Tough to choose between their fabulous chopped Bleu and yummy shrimp & grits.
Aisha TaylorMay 11, 2012Nice craft beer selection plus a great wine list. Special wine list of female winemakers. Yum!
DO NOT get the fries... without truffle oil! OMFG. I just want to smash them against my face. And the fried chicken is slap yo' mama worthy.
Henry's Hungry HoustonAugust 25, 2010This place rocks. Exquisite fried chicken. Outstanding service. Looks elegant but it's casual. Hot place for a date. Say hi to your mama.
Lora BorregoJanuary 15, 2011The fried chicken looked amazing and hearty compared to my super tiny crab cake of the same price. Great wine selection!
Lindsey GeorgeNovember 2, 2010yeah great double date spot! The mood is very inviting for good convo, good times and good food with good friends!
Kireau KendrickSeptember 22, 2011nice craft brew selection. way too much food for their slow food aspirations. captin chix was good but i like Katz fried chix better. no pub wifi 4 a biz that warns you theres no cell reception. dumb!
Christine StephensonSeptember 3, 2010Really cool atmosphere - I dig all the hardwoods. Liked the fried chicken & the bleu cheese salad. Wine by the glass is WAY over-priced.
Laura ChanFebruary 14, 2012Houston Press We Love Food - favorite Houston dishes - Captin's fried chicken
My girl did it right!! Anyone who doesn't like the food might as well eat out of a box. Amazing!! CONGRATS JAMIE!! LOVE YA!!
Chris DFebruary 27, 2011Fish tacos are so good. For the guilt factor, try the funnel cake. Well worth the calories.
foursquare users: be sure to check-in here before entering - 3G signal is very weak (perhaps because of metal roof).
Kim McGawFebruary 2, 2014The waiters were assembling their napkins and silverware over an open trash can. Left the pile of napkins on a box balanced on the trash can rim. In plain view of customers!
ndrfnAugust 9, 2010Initially felt the hostess was a bit unhelpful - and seem to only smile at people she knew.... but the food.... enjoyed by all 4 people. In a rare case - I even cleaned my plate. The fried chicken is
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- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
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- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
(713) 880-8691
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