The menu revolves around (mostly) locally sourced oysters, as does the bright, open restaurant itself—the shuckers work right in the middle of it. Dip oysters in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture. My BF had the pork chop, two of us had the Kobe burger and beet salad & gnocchi was ordered by the fourth. Stir to coat. I'm not very adventurous when drinking and usually stick with Jack & Coke. Dinner: So for Yelp Eats circa 2010, I possibly had one of the best dishes here - and it was vegetarian: Polenta Agnolotti with wild mushrooms, local tomatoes and arugula. There is only one good technique to remove the chicken oyster meat from a raw bird, but it can be tricky and may not yield the entire piece. Even with that glitch, he was great, knowledgeable, and friendly.And now for the food! Nice wooden tones, good lighting, large windows add to a slightly upscale, but still casual dining experience. but the service needs MUCH improvement. It was pink in the middle, and the juices were soaked up by the bun (just the way I like it!). ©2020 Eat Your World, LLC - All Rights Reserved. I started with the chicken fried oysters. This means that the meat known as the oyster is again bathed in moisture and fat, giving it a lush, delicious flavor and tender texture. He looked like he was experiencing "shortrib ecstacy" when he took his first bite. The brittle is delicious (perhaps the star of this dish... which I wished they served more of). I've been on a quest for a while for the perfect burger and I may have found it. The asian chicken Sandwich. They wanna cook some Moises canola oil See those gorgeous. Again, I wasn't a fan of the bourbon in the ice cream, but the tarte was delicious.Overall, a wonderful place to have a nice dinner with a few good friends. Load the crockpot with the carcass, breastbone up, water to cover, a quartered. Cook it overnight at medium (you want the water to reach a bubbling boil so it gets hot enough; chicken must reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit / 75 degrees Celsius. Swoon! I came here last year for Yelp Eats week and wasn't impressed. Nutritional data has not been calculated yet. The ingredients are simple: cottage cheese cubes, chickpea powder, salt, pepper, mango powder. (Something you've gotta admire.) Basically, a resto that's perfect for GNO or date night. Bottomless mimosas -- need I say more. ice cream tacos. For instance, we ordered the carpaccio, (which we ordered a few months ago and was incredible) however, this carpaccio was served as more of a tartar consistency (maybe it was ground, possibly pounded?) Although served in a tiny terrine, there's plenty of mousse to smear on the thinly sliced and deep-fried bread. Details such as prices and hours are subject to change. This is not ideal. Add just enough vinaigrette to coat well and remove from the heat. But really, we're looking at a great experience here. I tried a friend's venison and it was the same thing, lacking flavor.The worst part of the meal was the service. Chicken oysters are removed from the carcass after the chicken is baked or cooked. The slaw and red hot sauce that went with it was perfect, and it is just well balanced (order 2 if you can! To Assemble: Spoon cabbage into small piles on serving plates, top each with 4 hot oysters, then a dollop of aioli and a sprinkling of bacon bits and chives. It cant really be that great. The light was a little too dim for my taste too. 1. Served with a heaping scoop of mushroom risotto, there was plenty of food to be eaten for this dish - perfect for a hungry guy like the bf!Crème Fraiche Cheesecake with Blueberry Compote - 4.0 - The best dessert of the night. These are big boys. Dinner was slightly over 3 hours!!! Fry until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, turning frequently Who should we send this to? Dredge the oysters in the cornmeal mixture and carefully add them to the hot oil. When: Mon-Thurs, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-10pm; Fri, 11:30am-2:30pm and 5pm-11pm; Sat, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-11pm. Peter, our waiter was awesome. You've now added the To-Dos below to your personal list. I remember when BWT first opened in the old Cue & Cushion spot. Bacon wrapped venison was perfect; wife's braised short rib was too. The cheesecake wasn't as dense as I like my cheesecakes. It’s not very common on menus today, but you can still find it in the heart of Center City. Sometimes when you go somewhere for Houston Restaurant Week, you get smaller portions but not with these oysters. 5. Ended up with the chicken fried oysters as an appetizer and the kobe beef burger as my main course. Branch Water Tavern (BWT) is a solid 3-star restaurant. the food is always consistent- they can never disappoint! You can use up the carcass and prepare your chicken oysters in your crockpot. Beat the eggs and milk together in a medium bowl. Boo. Gah, I think we sent back our server no less than four times to retrieve more of those fluffy, heavenly biscuits and butter. But the sauce and brussel sprouts were surprising savory. Do Mushrooms Go Bad & How Long Do They Last? Had 2 blue cheeses, 1 soft, and a smoked gouda. Working alongside some of the best, his studies and talents have led him across the country - from San Francisco to New York - and back to Houston to open up his own establishment. Great environment. Add in the shredded Fresh Ginger (2 slices) and Chili Peppers (to taste) and continue to fry the chicken wings to almost cooked. The beluga lentils were delicious, and the roasted root veggies were great too. Place on paper towels to drain and cool slightly. The chicken fried oysters are amazing. However, this time was significantly different. Happy Hour: It's 4-7pm with drink and bar bites specials. You may keep them warm 3-5 minutes in a 350 degrees F oven while assembling plates. This was entirely unappetizing and immediately switched to the chicken fried oysters (these are fantastic). Drain oysters in a colander or strainer and then dredge them, one by one, in the breading mix. I didn't know what to expect, but it was a molten chocolate cake in a shallow pool of butterscotch syrup with a scoop of pistachio ice cream. Both were very good. Fork tender, savory, juicy, beef atop wild mushroom risotto. All Rights Reserved. Quality has seemed to decline some or it could have been an off night. Also they did a beautiful job with the batter.Then I had the Venison Medallions, which was a huge disappointment. Many people consider them a delicacy. We sent you a verification email. ). I had 5 chicken fried oysters and I actually thought the portion was huge. In fact, per food experts with The Huffington Post, you can enjoy them at the annual Testy Festy celebration in Montana each spring. Unfortunately, this focus on white meat also means that diners miss out on the chicken oysters, one of the most succulent parts of a whole roasted bird. Very friendly staff. Each bite was juicy and sweet and flavorful...but salty. No surprises or worries when carving your bird or enjoying the chicken oysters. Rocky Mountain Oysters do not come from the sea. The bottomless mimosas were truly bottomless because we were getting refilled even after our check! If you’re boning rather than carving your chicken, work the cooked bird breast down and search for the hollow in the low back where the thigh bone joins the bird. Chicken oysters are just meat found along the lower spine of a fully roasted bird. These dishes cannot be beat! My boyfriend ordered the braised beef shortrib with wild mushroom risotto and kale. We typically enjoy the creative menu options and this is one of our favorite spots in Houston...but this weekend they were a bit off. That place was so disgusting that I need a shower thinking about it, but now... lovely inside and out. We also ordered the burger (medium rare) and shrimp and grits. GOODNESS. And if you're still in the holiday mood, try a Flashback - it's like Thanksgiving cranberry sauce in a glass! The service was the only lacking part of the evening. In a small bowl, combine the cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, black pepper and cayenne.