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Hearsay Market Square, Houston, TX

Hearsay Market Square

4.5
4.5
2521 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
When you walk through the doors of Hearsay Market Square, you will be transported to a unique era in Houston’s history. Housed in Houston’s second oldest building, Hearsay’s original location celebrates eclectic American cuisine served in a chic antique setting.

As you stroll through the doors of Hearsay Market Square…

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 225-8079
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
  • Private party facilities
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
  • Private party contact
    Merissa Lopez: (713) 806-2859
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Congress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
  • Public transit
    METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
  • Entertainment
    The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $8, domestic/local draft $5, select red & white wine $6, cocktails $10

    HAPPY HOUR photo
  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,Sat - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday : 10 am - 3 pm

    BRUNCH photo
  • THURSDAY FEATURE

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
    make your Thursday a special day! available at dinner. steak special $29.95, select classic cocktails $10

    THURSDAY FEATURE photo

What 2,521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hearsay Market Square delights with "excellent service," a "fantastic and varied menu," and "great food and cocktails." The restaurant's "beautiful space" and "elegant atmosphere" enhance the dining experience. Standout dishes include the "amazing pork chops" and "watermelon tacos." While some service hiccups exist, overall, it's a "wonderful experience."

2,521 Reviews
  1. Lynn

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and service was outstanding! Gumbo was terrific!

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  2. Adrienne

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! Customer service was good and the food was great!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Adrienne! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Kathryn

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time dining at Hearsay Market Square and it was just as good as the first time. Evelyn did a fantastic job as our server. She was very friendly, patient with our questions, and on top of service the whole time. My husband enjoyed his Filet and my Sea Bass Special was amazing! We are already talking about when we can go again.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your second visit as much as the first. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Evelyn—she'll be thrilled to hear you appreciated her service. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon!

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  4. Andrew

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hearsay was a great experience. I went during Valentine’s Day and thoroughly enjoyed their four course Valentine special menu. Food was great and the atmosphere was very lively. The only thing that was a problem was definitely the parking but I couldn’t really complain about it due to it being in the center of Main St. Friday night. If I have the time and in the area I would most likely drop by again to see how it is during normal operations.

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  5. Randaija

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant itself is beautiful, but we didn’t get to truly enjoy the ambiance since we were packed in so tightly with other guests. We booked a late reservation (8:45 PM) hoping for a less crowded experience, but it was still very cramped. By the end of our meal, most tables upstairs had cleared out, and that’s when we finally got to take in the atmosphere. We also paid $20 per person upfront, but walk-ins got the same Valentine’s special, and the deposit didn’t go toward our food, which felt pointless. The set menu was rushed, but the food was good, and our server was fantastic—attentive and helpful with recommendations. Overall, 5/10—I’d come back on a regular night to fully enjoy the space.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and our server’s service. We’re sorry that the ambiance and timing didn’t meet your expectations during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the reservation process and will use it to improve future guest experiences. We hope to welcome you back on a quieter evening so you can fully enjoy the space!

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  6. Ashley

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night and great specialized menu! Will be back!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the specialized menu and had a great night with us. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  7. Scott

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, historic location near Market Square in Houston. The food selection and quality are top notch. I highly recommend Hearsay Market Square.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review, Scott! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our historic location and the quality of our food. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Hearsay Market Square soon!

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  8. Scott

    New York City

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty location, broad menu that even picky eaters could find something, food was not bad, but certainly not remarkable, servers were friendly, but just not good, why would you be breaking down boxes on the stairs the hostess took us up? Why did a waitress drop a load of paper on the floor and just walk away? Sever dumped dessert on table like without a word like he was tossing something in the trash. Really just poor management to blame.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 3, 2025
    Hi Scott, thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the location and menu variety, but we’re sorry to hear about the issues with service. We take your comments seriously and will address these concerns with our team to ensure a better experience moving forward. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll give us another chance.

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  9. Rick

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Nice atmosphere. Steak was overcooked
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 1, 2025
    Hi Rick, thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the service and atmosphere. Apologies for the overcooked steak—your comments help us improve. Hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Margarida

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and ambience. Watermelon tacos are amazing!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on January 25, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and ambiance. The watermelon tacos are definitely a fan favorite! We hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

Hearsay Market Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 225-8079.

Hearsay Market Square is rated 4.5 stars by 2521 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 Hearsay Market Square

218 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
  • Public transit
    METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 225-8079
  • Catering
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
  • Private party facilities
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
  • Private party contact
    Merissa Lopez: (713) 806-2859
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