Gary Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hey everyone, A buddy and I went to Katz yesterday and I've got to say, I had the best Philly cheese steak in history. Seriously, the meat was very good with very little fat, the cheese had a wonderful but not to rich flavor and the french bread was toasted to perfection. The price was a little high, ($9.50) but it was worth it. The service was also very good although it was a Sunday and fairly slow. Does anyone frequent the place? Is it this good all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Last time I went the tables were dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 Last time I went the tables were dirty.Really? The place was immaculate yesterday, of course it was a Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwj Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Been there quite a bit and have been highly satisfied every time. I've found the staff normally to be even friendlier than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Friendly staff, good service, not a lot of waiting around for a table. I generally like the food, though I think the metal plates 'flavor' the food. Could be just me though, but I wish they would stop using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Thats funny, I've only been a few times but found the staff to be rude every time. Once my wife got runny eggs for breakfast when she ordered over-medium and the waitress tried to tell her that was what she got. I like the food, I do think it is expensive, but I've had bad luck with the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachanon Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 i love katz'. always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hey everyone, A buddy and I went to Katz yesterday and I've got to say, I had the best Philly cheese steak in history. Seriously, the meat was very good with very little fat, the cheese had a wonderful but not to rich flavor and the french bread was toasted to perfection. The price was a little high, ($9.50) but it was worth it. The service was also very good although it was a Sunday and fairly slow.Does anyone frequent the place? Is it this good all the time?We're talking about the place that never klosez? I thought that the quality of the food did not refelct the high prices. I've had food just a good for less money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbaNerd Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 I've been satisfied every time I have gone there. The waiters are always nice, and the food is always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 6, 2006 Author Share Posted February 6, 2006 So it looks like my experience isn't unique to Katz. Good to know. One more question though.... How packed is it after club hours on the weekends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Hey everyone, A buddy and I went to Katz yesterday and I've got to say, I had the best Philly cheese steak in history. Seriously, the meat was very good with very little fat, the cheese had a wonderful but not to rich flavor and the french bread was toasted to perfection. The price was a little high, ($9.50) but it was worth it. The service was also very good although it was a Sunday and fairly slow.Does anyone frequent the place? Is it this good all the time?Deep fried dill pickles - YUM !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VelvetJ Posted February 6, 2006 Share Posted February 6, 2006 Good everytime for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I love Katz's. My must-have list includes: Yankee Pot Roast sandwich Matzo Ball Soup Potato Pancakes of course, their pickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Wow, I'm amazed at the responses. Up to now, I've never heard anyone say a good word about Katz'. And the response seems to be nearly unanimously in favor of Katz'.I'm still sticking with Kahn's Deli in Rice Village for reubens and corned beef sandwiches. And I stand by South Philly Steaks on Scott Street for cheesesteaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Katz's was a tradition for me and my wife. With her family in Minnesota, and mine in New York, we'd go there for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Houston needs more places like Katz's that are open 24 hours and holidays.Two words: Cheesecake shake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Yeah the place is pretty good but it's not very expensive at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelguy_73 Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Houston needs more places like Katz's that are open 24 hours and holidays. That's the key for me: Late hours! After a night of bar- and club-hopping, Katz's, Mai's, and House of Pies hit the spot. Are there any other places open post-1/2AM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternGulf Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Frank's Pizza in downtown is open 'til 3 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Frank's Pizza in downtown is open 'til 3 A.M. on Fridays and Saturdays. Two days a week doesn't cut it, especially for those of us who work weekends. It's been two years since we left Houston, and my wife STILL talks about Frank's pizza rolls. They would give her horrible stomach aches, but they tasted so good she'd keep going back for more. Poor thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Gotta get the Vanilla Cheesecake Shake at Katzs. They put a whole slice of cheesecake in the blender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 TimmyChan-South Philly Steaks on Scott is the bomb. Had them before a tailgate this year and now I want them every time (If I am not hankering for Frenchy's) I head to UH for a game. Story was told to me that the man who opened it had a kid that went to UH who missed Philly Steaks. The dad saw an opportunity, moved from Philly, and opened on Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 I love Katz's. My must-have list includes:Yankee Pot Roast sandwich Matzo Ball Soup Potato Pancakes of course, their pickles Ok, I've heard some about these pickles, what are they and are they really that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Ok, I've heard some about these pickles, what are they and are they really that good?The pickles are OK. They're not great. They taste like the ones my mother would make, so I guess that makes them special -- because they don't taste like they came from a store.The matzo ball soup recipe seems to change every few months. It's always good, but the quality, texture, quantity, and presentation seem to be in constand flux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 The pickles are OK. They're not great. They taste like the ones my mother would make, so I guess that makes them special -- because they don't taste like they came from a store.The matzo ball soup recipe seems to change every few months. It's always good, but the quality, texture, quantity, and presentation seem to be in constand flux.Am I correct in assuming that the pickles are fried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west20th Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I've always experienced poor service w/attitude and their corned beef is average at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Am I correct in assuming that the pickles are fried?They have both - the "out of the jar" kind and then the deep-fried with ranch dipping sauce.....YUM YUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I didn't like the sandwiches... Mine was like pure greese, with a little bit of meat and cheese and lettuce... The bread was like a mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 That's the key for me: Late hours! After a night of bar- and club-hopping, Katz's, Mai's, and House of Pies hit the spot. Are there any other places open post-1/2AM? One word: Scatteredsmotheredcoveredchunkedtoppeddicedandpeppered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 That's the key for me: Late hours! After a night of bar- and club-hopping, Katz's, Mai's, and House of Pies hit the spot. Are there any other places open post-1/2AM? Dont forget: Spanish Flower Ruchi's (all of them) West Gray Cafe There are others but I havent tried them. http://www.b4-u-eat.com/houston/restaurant...ine/24-hour.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Are there any other places open post-1/2AM?there's also bibas (i love greek food)and isn't chapultepec open 24 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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