Corpse Reviver #2
Riel Restaurant

Riel Restaurant

1927 Fairview St Houston, TX 77019, 77019-6787, United States

Seafood • American • Canadian • Ukrainian


"The food was, as always, absolutely over the top outstandingly delicious. The chef is world class. The service was also, as always, absolutely stupendous… Excellent in every way. However, we were seated next to a table with 2 male and female couples, the 2 men of which were absolutely obnoxious individuals, with no sense of socially acceptable behavior. They were loud and obnoxious, and were three sheets to the wind inebriated. It appears as though they arrived in a state of drunkenness. That being said, the noise level and foul language reminded me of my time spent in the locker room of a rugby team. They were actually yelling as though they were in a sports bar. And when I say yelling, I mean at the very top of their lungs. It was an unmatched experience of inappropriate behavior at a restaurant known for fine dining. We will, however, return to Riel. I realize times are tough, and that the restaurant needs to make money… However I would’ve expected at least a 25 to 35% reduction in our tab given that that management expressed concerns as we were leaving about the guests who were out of control. That being said, there was no remuneration for our suffering. And suffering it was! As a word of advice to Reil management, I would suggest disciplining your guests when they are causing a social disturbance. If their parents did not teach them respect, then it is our responsibility as business owners and members of the community to put people in their place when it’s called for. It’s called social responsibility."

Father's Office

Father's Office

3229 Helms Avenue, Los Angeles, 90034, United States Of America

Pubs • Meat • Coffee • Cheese


"Updating: FO2 part deux It needed to taste their cocktails, so it went back. I wanted a Manhattan, but the rye whiskey wasn't there yet. So got the sidecar, don't think I had it before, it was a well-made drink. Also got the duck confit salad: duck leg was boiled as it should be, fall tender, but still moist, tasteful, the salad had dried figs and hazelnuts in it, great taste combination, beautifully dressed, low on the acid. It was there at 7 p.m., there was a short line that moved quite fast, but no place to sit inside. We were friends with two people sitting at the bar, so we got their seats. Besides, we've been in two friends who were there at night, very cool. The first lunch service of FO2 was today, from noon. We arrived at 11:50, of course there was already a line. The doors opened at 12:07. Then there were lines to put in your order. I have the mussels (curry/lime), they were excellent, simply cooked, great taste. Estimated type of costly at $14, as shells are not so expensive. I also have the sweet potato fries, now I understand all the raspberries. And the Tripel Carmeliet, from their list of really special beers – this beer was fantastic! Many of the beers are served in the various beer companies glasses – Nice Touch. My friend liked the burger, and the regular pommes were also really good. And you have to try the water. They use reverse osmosis filtration and the water tastes very pure. Everyone who worked there was so kind and was completely in the face of the attack. I have to go back to her special cocktails in the evening. Too bad for all hoopla and thus the lines. It would be such a great bar to just come. The room is very nice, with a 50-foot nut bar, and usually lots of wood everywhere. Beautiful red tiles on the wall in the sink area where the toilets are."