Disregard this completely generic picture of a french dip.
[via houston’s. awkward and unappetizing i know. but its really good]
I have nothing against chains but I do have a huge problem with slow service. Houston’s, you’re located in the heart of Santa Monica with a tremendous volume of lunch patrons. Yes, I’m sure half of those patrons include plastic cougars who have the time and patience to wait 40 minutes for their food but think about me! Yes, me! The lowly working girl (no. not THAT kind of working girl) who only has an hour for lunch. I already had to drive into Santa Monica and battle for parking in the always ‘full’ 2nd street structure. You took so long my friend had to pack her order to go :(
And slightly on a tangent but I don’t know what gave you the impression that I was thirsty but you kept bringing over ice teas when my glass was still half full. Maybe you’re the half empty type of girl. Who knows. But sitting at a table with 6+ cups for 2 makes for a very awkward setting. Other patrons might think we had imaginary friends. Which is like totally cool if you were 6 or insane but still.
But as much as I hate to love you. I still do. Your Roast Beef French Dip was delicious. Slightly toasted buttery bun with mounds and mounds of soft, juicy roast beef. It held together well for the dippin’. Mmmm. Since I am on a diet, I got your seasonal spaghetti squash with mushrooms as my side instead of fries. It was very delicious minus the mounds of sea salt on top. Which is totally fine. High blood pressure sits well on my petite frame :-/
By the way, back to the lowly working girl thing. I don’t know if I can come here anymore. You do realize you started your sandwiches and salads at $17 right? And you do realize your lunch entrees start at $27. 27 dollars. Yikes.
Might have to give that working girl thing another shot. Yea. The other kind.
Houston’s Restaurants
202 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 576-7558
