Best American Restaurants in Rice Village

Came here for a rare night out with my husband and thoroughly enjoyed it! Arrived a bit early for our reservation and had a drink at the bar while waiting for our table. The ambiance was nice; dim without being overly dark and the noise was moderate despite a fully packed bar area and dining room. Food was superb…we ordered the coconut shrimp (not my favorite, but my husband loved it), spicy tuna roll (excellent), the ribeye and the roasted chicken were equally delicious. I think my favorite aspect of our visit was the service. Friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in, especially considering it was a busy holiday weekend. Can’t wait to return!

What a delightful meal! There were four of us, and we ordered an assortment of delicious items including the fresh hearts of palm salad, squash with prosciutto, mussel toast, frito misto, leeks vinaigrette, Cresta di Gallo (mushroom pasta) and Ricotta gnocchi. GM Peter and our server Ryan took great care of us, assuring a lovely evening.

We were celebrating three best friends birthdays!! Our waiter immediately brought each of us a complementary glass of champagne. That was a nice touch to start our evening! We were not rushed, which I appreciated. The only negative was!You have to order everything at once but our waiter Charles was wonderful and worked with us. It’s definitely a fun people watching place. The food and cocktails were fabulous. I had an old fashion cocktail. It was very good. We had lobster escargot! Yum!! Spicy cauliflower was a hit! Steak tar tar and an artichoke appetizer. Also we had a spicy Caesar salad, which I would have again if you go don’t miss out on the lobster escargot or the cauliflower. I would go again.

Today I recently had the pleasure of visiting this establishment, and from the moment I walked in, I was treated to exceptional service and hospitality. The lovely young lady who greeted me set the tone for a wonderful experience, and our service continued with Anais's super friendly smile and refreshing personality only added to the warmth of the welcome. Anais is a gem! She made sure to check on us without being overly eccentric. Such a pleasant surprise! Misty, another team member, stopped by to recommend the Cajun Blackened Chicken, one of her favorite dishes. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and I appreciated the personal touch. Anais officially introduced herself and suggested the Roasted Corn Guacamole, which was not only delicious but also came with a fascinating backstory that she shared with us. This was my first visit, but it certainly won't be my last. Every single person I interacted with was extremely pleasant, friendly, and willing to go above and beyond to provide an exceptional experience. A special thank you to the kind manager who took the time to say hello. Sending warm wishes for a pleasant birthday to her! Here's to many more wonderful experiences at this outstanding establishment!

I have been to Frnds multiple times and every time I go, I feel like the food gets better and better! They don’t skip out on taste at all! We got to meet the chef that cooks on the weekends during brunch and he was so nice! Along with all the staff and manager.