"I spent a lovely Sunday at Toulouse Café and Bar in River Oaks with friends, soaking up the sun over a relaxing brunch that felt like a little Parisian escape. The outdoor seating is gorgeous, creating such a charming vibe, and the live music really set the mood—a talented duo with amazing voices made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The food was good, satisfying and tasty, though not mind-blowing. The service, however, was excellent. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Would I go back? Definitely. Between the beautiful setting, live music, and solid food, it’s a spot I’d happily revisit."

"Toulouse lives up to the hype - fun, eclectic, great food, and lively spot for drinks, finger foods or formal meal. The outdoor patio with DJ and/or live music helps make the experience exciting. In the middle of the River Oaks Shopping District, the restaurant does service to the upscale atmosphere. The wine list is vast and includes a fantastic selection at “reasonable” prices. We ordered oysters, lobster tacos, bisque, charcuterie board, salmon and lamb chops ! The bisque was somewhat bland as were the tacos. But presentation and atmosphere made up for the blandness. Everything else on the menu is excellent ! Especially the charcuterie board. Easy to chat and people watch."

"Went here for the first time for my good friend’s birthday tonight! Great service, the server is slick my water was always filled and sometimes I didn’t even notice them refilling it. The placement / timing of each dish was perfect. And of course the food was amazing! You can tell Chef Emmanuel put a lot of work into his craft with these dishes!!!"

"Truly the best service I’ve had in Houston—polished, sophisticated, and incredibly attentive without being overbearing. Every interaction felt seamless and professional, and the pacing of the meal was perfect. The shrimp ceviche and lamb chop special were excellent, and the Daou Sauvignon Blanc was a great pairing. This is officially my Houston go-"

"Toulouse Café and Bar continues to be one of our favorite dining spots in the city—and for good reason. We started with the escargot, which I can confidently say is the best in Houston—rich, perfectly prepared, and absolutely indulgent. For entrées, I ordered the steak frites and my Hubby chose the salmon. Both were excellent. The steak was deeply flavorful—just a tad overcooked for my preference, but still very enjoyable—and I remain convinced Toulouse serves the best fries in Houston. The salmon was once again outstanding, perfectly cooked and consistently delicious. The Hubby likes his salmon medium and that's exactly what the temperature was. The patio deserves its own mention. If it’s a beautiful day in Houston, we always gravitate toward Toulouse—or Bari Ristorante—because the ambiance is simply unbeatable. Add to that excellent, attentive service, and it’s easy to see why Toulouse is firmly on our list of regular go-to restaurants. Reliable, elegant, and always satisfying."