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Bistro 555, Houston, TX

Bistro 555

4.8
4.8
839 Reviews
$30 and under
French
13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-5900

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Bistro 555 is under new ownership by a group of long-time friends including the owners of former Le Mistral and Cafe Rabelais, established French institutions in Houston. With a joint-experience of over 5 decades, Bistro 555 will transport you to the different regions of France with traditional bistro fares. Our specialties include Escargot in sizzling garlic butter, onion soup topped with melted gruyere cheese, Moules-Frites, Cassoulet, and profiteroles. We also serve wood-oven fired pizzas. Bon appetit!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Denis
  • Neighborhood
    Westside
  • Cross street
    Between Wilcrest and Kirkwood
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Prix Fixe

    $85.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Celebrate Mother’s Day at Bistro 555 Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Seating from 11 AM to 8 PM | $85 per person Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable dining experience at Bistro 555. Our Mother's Day menu features a beautifully crafted 3-course meal, beginning with a delightful amuse-bouche of buffalo mozzarella, basil pesto, Niçoise olives, and fougasse bread. For the second course, choose from classic French onion soup, wood oven-baked escargots with sizzling garlic parsley butter, or a refreshing golden beet carpaccio with white balsamic vinaigrette and caramelized pecans. The third course offers a choice between two exquisite entrées: • Filet mignon with red miso bordelaise, shiitake mushroom persillade, and creamy Parmesan risotto • Red snapper fillets with lemon olive oil broth, broiled heirloom tomatoes, and English pea risotto. Finish on a sweet note with our vanilla panna cotta, Amarena cherry sorbet, and French macarons. Join us for a relaxed, elegant celebration filled with exceptional food, wine, and warm hospitality. Reservations are highly recommended. Make yours today!
    Mother's Day Prix Fixe Photo

What 839 people are saying

Bistro 555 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    French

  • Houston

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bistro 555 offers an enchanting dining experience with "delicious food" and "impeccable service" in a cozy, French-inspired setting. Guests rave about the escargot, mussels, and red snapper. The "wonderful wine selection" complements the menu perfectly. Despite occasional parking challenges, the "charming atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a beloved choice for locals and newcomers alike.

839 Reviews
  1. Marcella VIP

    Dallas17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great foie gras and bread service. Wine only no cocktails, kind of a bummer. Service friendly but hard to obtain, even though not all tables full. Server forgot the appetizer for one of our party, disrupting the timing of the meal. Entrees all arrived together - the fish had been warmed so long it didn’t cool down in the time everyone else ate, and mushy. Recommend skipping the desserts- super sweet but not tasty . It was fine, fair value but nothing special. Also for special occasion, noted in reservation, nothing done to acknowledge the birthday by the restaurant.

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  2. William

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    04/25. Upon arriving we were greeted promptly by the hostess and taken to the table. There we were offered a choice of water. Our wait staff were very attentive the entire evening, and the courses were delivered with minimal waiting. The menu has excellent choices for all courses, and the salads were very fresh and delicious. 2 of us were craving for beef bourguinion, which was outstanding and plentiful. The wines are top notch and reasonably priced- we enjoyed 2 bottles of Bandol red.2 of us enjoyed cool sorbet and a pistachio ice cream for dessert, after which we were totally satisfied. This is an excellent spot for adults who enjoy great food and wine in a refined but casual atmosphere.We have been here about 5 times. Conversation is easy here with minimal noise. I love the menu choices, the service, and the wines. Going back next month for the lobster pot pie!

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  3. Kathy

    San Francisco5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food in a casual, rustic restaurant. Our server was attentive and, with the exception of forgetting a glass of wine, was efficient. We started with the frisée lyonnaise salad and the beet salad. I had the roasted red snapper and my husband had the bavette steak with bordelaise sauce and pommes frites. Everything was delectable and piping hot.

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  4. Cary

    Houston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing & the service was perfect. I have allergies & the waitress was so nice & made sure my food was safe for me to eat.

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  5. Marco VIP

    Houston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and very good service. Room temperature was too high and uncomfortable

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  6. Susan

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The escargot was outstanding as well as the L'entrecote Frites. My husband and I shared a bottle of the light and silky Pinot Noir. The surprise birthday dessert for my husband was a nice touch. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and service oriented. We enjoyed this small, quaint restaurant and atmosphere. This was our first but certainly not our last visit to Bistro 555!

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  7. Kenneth

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with excellent food. Highly recommend

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  8. Wick VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our dining experience at this cozy restaurant. The food was outstanding. Try the butternut squash soup. Also, the servers were very attentive throughout the evening. I highly recommend the Bistro 555!

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  9. Eugenia VIP

    Houston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best place for family dinner and friends Warm and great service and food

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  10. Mary Barbin

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Go early or very late to avoid slower service but still overall wonderful

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FAQs

Bistro 555 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 827-8008.

Bistro 555 is rated 4.8 stars by 839 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bistro 555

13616 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77079-5900

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Wilcrest and Kirkwood
  • Neighborhood
    Westside
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Weekday Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Weekend Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Denis
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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