Hillstone

Also, I have it on good authority that the name change from "Houston's" was to avoid a regulation that requires chains of a certain size to print nutrition information on menus. Eat with care!!

Everything is good. The waiting is the hardest part. When they say 2 hrs, they mean it. Comfy & fun atmosphere and food. Less of a scene than other SM spots.

Ahi Tuna Burger was great! Even better with a side of spicy mayo ! They don't let you get the dressing on the side for salads though. The chef said it loses the integrity of the dish.

Brought my parents-in-law here for dinner . They haven’t been in many years. The food was consistently good, just as they remembered. Try grilled artichoke , spinach & artichoke dip , pork chop & trout .

The traditional salad is the best salad I have ever had! Get the blue cheese dressing and the house vinegerette on the side. Trust me, the combo is heavenly!

Arrive before 7 or after 9 if you do not want a long wait ! The hamburger , barbecue ribs , and French Dip are my favorites, but everything they serve is good!

Always excellent food and service. No corkage fee for wines is an A+++ but they have a great wine selection with minimal markups!

Hawaiian rib eye . Everything is consistently great, including service.

The French Dip is great - soft bread , tender meat, au jus is perfect ad not too strong. Had the fries with mine - hand cut and flavorful. Can't go wrong with this combo. My wife had salmon , which was

Hawaiian ribeye with sides of coleslaw and rice and beans.

best kale salad in town - sweet peanut flavored dressing with citrus accents and a kick of cilantro

We’ve tried the shrimp sushi , burger , and NY steak and al were very good.

Ask for the fish specials. And get the kale salad . And the brownie a la mode with fudge sauce on the side. Amazing fudge .

I am absolutely in love with the crispy chicken sandwich here. I crave it. Always outstanding service to boot.

Very pleasure place, Nice food and nice beer . Close to the beach

If you are going to get a steak , get the fillet mignon ! Otherwise everything on this menu is great.

Welcoming staff and great food. Ribs , steak and tuna all good

The key lime pie is so good, my friend smothered it all over my face so I could absorb it through my facial pores.

I had the vegi burger and fries . It was quite tasty. I will certainly be back.

You can wear sandals and shorts in the dining room, but a fine gentleman wearing the finest threads with a hat -- has to take the hat off in the dining room.

Hawaiian ribeye is the gold standard for steak .

They are by far the place to have a dinner that is delious and serve with great service. To night night just a night cap. :-)

Excellent decoration, very chic , friendly waiters and delicious menu

Always reliable for amazing food and wine . Perfect for any occassion like meeting your crazy aunt or a first date. Spinach dip and ribs . Never deviate.

Salmon , sushi , kale salad , apple crumble with vanilla ice cream .

Nice restaurant , great service, good food. Would recommend the salads

Great avocado burger and the california roll is AMAZING.

"Mezcal Margarita " with #MezcalElSilencio by Alyssa Tembrina and the classic French Dip !!! www.SharetheSilence.com

Loved the dip and the tuna . Sushi is decent.

Go for the ribs and key lime pie ! They are the best!

The salmon is excellent. Great ambiance, great music .

Thai Noodle Salad wins. Decent sushi . Arrive before 7pm. Dark, moody atmosphere but friendly , pro service.

Best place to eat if its just two or three is at the bar , but hard to get seats!

Smoked salmon appetizer is amazing but they run out of it.

french dip & fish here is grilled to perfection!

Amazing ribs , amazing cobbler , and world-class service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!

Hawaiian ribeye all the way.

Bring your own wine -- no corkage fee . Combined with great food & service, it makes this place a really outstanding value too.

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The ribs are finger licking good. Really. And the fish specials are always great. Try the trout .

Make sure you get the salmon with Chef 's dressing and a lemon ! It's delicious

The best kale salad side - delish!

Spinach and avocado dip is killer!

Ask for the grilled artichoke app - not on the menu and so good!

Cannot get enough of the cashew kale salad

Pretty tasty, creative sushi

As with any Houston's/R+D/etc., the French Dip is awesomeness.

Hawaiian rib eye

Try the Hawaiian Ribeye Steak - Unreal.

Sitting at the Bar is the best.