Not only was our service less than mediocre, it was obvious that they are trying very hard to be ""artsy"" or a SF/NY style of restaurant, or whatever. Nothing we ate was ""amazing"" or ""genius"" and I don't plan on going back. I enjoy innovative and unexpected food and thoughtfulness but nothing I have had here as impressed me.
(This was the second visit, the first visit was right after the opening, which I didn't want to judge the restaurant on because they had just opened and service was really, really lack luster. What I remember most is the pie was a joke. Tasted like a Randalls pie.)
Not worth the drive for me as it isn't anywhere near me. Stop trying so hard. It is very obvious, there is definitely a market for ""different"" in the Houston food scene but I don't feel Bootsie's has captured it. Find what you are good at and roll with it. The area DOES need a good restaurant.
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