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Bistro 555, Houston, TX

Bistro 555

4.8
4.8
791 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Bistro 555 is under new ownership by a group of long-time friends including the owners of former Le Mistral and Cafe Rabelais, established French institutions in Houston. With a joint-experience of over 5 decades, Bistro 555 will transport you to the different regions of France with traditional bistro fares. Our specialties include Escargot in sizzling garlic butter, onion soup topped with melted gruyere cheese, Moules-Frites, Cassoulet, and profiteroles. We also serve wood-oven fired pizzas. Bon appetit!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 827-8008
  • Website
    http://www.bistro555.net/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Denis
  • Location
    13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-5900
  • Neighbourhood
    West Side
  • Cross Street
    Between Wilcrest and Kirkwood
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 791 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro 555 is a charming and cozy French gem, known for its "amazing food and service" and "authentic ambience." Reviewers love its intimate setting and attentive staff, making it a perfect spot for both casual and special occasions. While some dishes stand out more than others, overall experiences are consistently delightful.

791 Reviews

  1. david

    Houston

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, especially the moules and red snapper were excellent. It was very busy and we had to wait awhile to get the wait staff’s attention for additional silverware and extra plates. The crepe Suzette advertised as a flaming one was not. This was disappointing and I would not order that again.

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  2. Jamie

    Houston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our go to more intimate date night place. Delicious food and great wine and service. We shall return again and again.

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  3. Aaron

    Denver

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very cute place. We had the onion soup, escargot, and mussels. Food was good, but nothing stood out as noteworthy. Maybe some of their other dishes are better.

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  4. janet

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this neighborhood bistro and were happy to introduce our neighbors to it. The food is always great and the wine selection is wonderful.

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  5. Rod

    Houston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I did not like the French onion soup. Weird! The wrong cheese bread was strange

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  6. Charles

    Houston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We wanted to try Bistro 555 because we heard good things. We were not disappointed. We arrived just before our reservation time. The lady order a salad and the Escargot and I order the Chickee Fricassee. Service was timely. Both dishes were excellent. Made my lady's evening. When we arrived I asked if there was a possibility of an inside table. Unfortunately only outside tables were available. However after a short while the hostess came over and told us an inside table have become available, This type of service help make the evening. A word of caution on the parking. The parking lot is extremely limited and there is another restaurant in the same strip center. We decided to park around the corner in the subdivision and make the short walk.

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  7. Stephen

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and atmosphere. Wonderfully nice waitstaff.

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  8. Jonathan

    Denver

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the small bistro atmosphere at this restaurant. The food is great, the staff is very friendly, access easy on Memorial Dr. Nowadays we live quite far but still make the trip!

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  9. Diane

    Houston

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a fantastic meal with great service. They have my favorite escargot in Houston and the best crème brûlée. I haven't had a cassoulet in a long time from Bistro 555 or anywhere else. This was a delicious version that was like a warm hug.

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  10. Chris

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around! Highly recommend. Cozy and delicious.

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FAQs

Bistro 555 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 827-8008.

Bistro 555 is rated 4.8 stars by 791 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bistro 555

13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-5900

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Wilcrest and Kirkwood
  • Neighbourhood
    West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Denis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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