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CIEL, Houston, TX

CIEL

4.0
4
547 Reviews
$50 and over
French / Japanese

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians.

Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation.

NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–2:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 832-2435
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for all event and large party inquires at events@cielhtx.com
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator : (713) 832-2435
  • Neighbourhood
    River Oaks
  • Cross Street
    San Felipe and Westcreek
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Five Course Culinary Journey

    US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Explore Chef’s Tasting Menu! • 1st Course: Oysters & Pearls – Yuzu Caviar, Rock Melon, Cantaloupe • 2nd Course: Spicy Yellowtail Maki – Hamachi, Avocado, Cucumber, Wasabi Tobiko, Serrano, CIEL Ponzu • 3rd Course: Lobster Raviolo – Butter Poached Lobster, Saffron,Cream Sauce, Lime • 4th Course: Petite Filet – White Asparagus • 5th Course: Snick – Peanut Whipped Ganache, Milk Chocolate Cremeux, Salted Caramel Ice Cream. Wine pairing at supplement, $35 per person. Served Wed. & Thurs. nights.
    Chef's Five Course Culinary Journey photo
  • Sushi Flight

    US$50.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    This goes out to our sushi lovers. Enjoy our curated sushi flight featuring maki, nigiri & sashimi. • Surf & Turf Maki - Tempura Asparagus, Australian Wagyu, Smoked Salmon • 4 pc Yellowtail Sashimi • 2 pc / ea of Hotate & Ora King Nigiri. Wine pairing at supplement, $25.00 per person.
    Sushi Flight photo
  • Black Tie New Years Eve at Ciel - 1st Seating

    US$65.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025
    Enjoy your New Year’s Eve celebration with elegance and style at Ciel. Our first seating offers a refined 3-course prix fixe menu for $65, featuring artfully prepared dishes that capture the spirit of the season. 1st course – Choice Of: Crispy Rice Bluefin Otoro, Smoked Shoyu Yakitori Koji Marinated Greener Pastures Chicken, Shitake Tare, Sunomono 2nd Course- Choice Of: Filet Au Poive Josper Grilled, Black Peppercorn, Bone Marrow, Hasselback Potato Ora King Salmon Pan Roasted, Sauce Vierge, Josper Grilled Aspargus, Smoked Trout Roe 3rd Course – Dessert Tarte Au Chocolate Chocolate Mousse, Caramel with Ganache, Hazelnut Praline Dress to impress and join us for a sophisticated celebration to set the tone for a dazzling New Year.

What 547 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
CIEL offers an exciting atmosphere with standout entertainment and vibrant Miami vibes, perfect for a lively night out. Guests rave about the "fabulous" service and "amazing" ambiance. While the food receives mixed reviews, the drinks and entertainment never fail to impress. Ideal for special occasions with a lively twist.

547 Reviews
  1. William

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    After being seated, my wife’s chair got hit by waiters/service workers twice, because they sat us in a high traffic area where restaurant staff walk through constantly. After the second hit to the chair, I requested that can be moved to another area, which they did (high top table), however they sat us right next to the stairs which seemed to be a popular hangout for the workers when taking a break, so every conversation they had, we heard. Also, while sitting at the high top table, my wife’s chair was hit twice by staff because the restaurant is so cramed. To continue, during the hour that we were there, we had around 5 different waiters attending to our service, which lead to them asking us more than twice if we needed something that we already ordered. Lastly, we had reservations at 7pm, and they were still setting up and having a meeting, which the hostess told us. The food was good, especially the steak and shrimp appetizer, but the experience was mediocre at best.

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  2. Vernett

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and very romantic setting performances and entertainment were great even valet super helpful

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  3. Gregg

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was okay.. wouldn’t go for the food again not even apps. Only go for drinks, the service was amazing all of the staff was welcoming.

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  4. Crystal

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    This was our third time coming and the first two times were a pleasant experience but this one was not unfortunately. Our waitress was all over the place and didn’t tend to our table very well. The entertainment was a repeat as before so that was nothing new. They do not support our military personnel. It’s about the all mighty dollar to them. Not about pleasing their customers.

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  5. Janine

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing ambiance ! Great service ! Would definitely return! Jenny was amazing from the beginning and I enjoyed my birthday!

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  6. Gustavo

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been there many times and this time it appears the overall experienced dropped 3 notches. Music was very loud compared to other times, the disc jockey was more untuned with himself and not watching the crowd. Music selection was weak compared to the ambiance.

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  7. Yano

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Made reservations for 9:15pm didn’t get service till 9:40pm had to speak with the manager, ended up leaving overall not bad a place with good ambiance, just poor service

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  8. Louis

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time for my birthday with my friends !

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  9. Priscilla

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I went with my girlfriends to celebrate my birthday and the last time I went there on a busy night the waiter told us we had to get a $300 bottle for it to come with a show so I get a bottle and the waiter tells me I need to spend $500 on one bottle even though it was my birthday . Was super disappointed the service wasn’t as good as the previous time I went there and didn’t feel special at all here on a birthday. Was completely let down by the service with food and my bottle.

    2 people found this helpful

  10. Denise

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but not worth the price. Server forgot to bring a drink, bread for the table, and ordered appetizers incorrectly so we had to wait to receive most of what was missing until we were almost done eating. Vibe is nice, shows are every 30-40 mins but very short.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

CIEL offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 832-2435.

CIEL is rated 4 stars by 547 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 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for CIEL

4411 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    San Felipe and Westcreek
  • Neighbourhood
    River Oaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 5:30 pm–2:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French / Japanese
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 832-2435
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for all event and large party inquires at events@cielhtx.com
  • Private party contact
    Our Private Event Coordinator : (713) 832-2435
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