5 out of 5 Stars
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800 Mariners Dr
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 535-5350
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Sunday, December 12, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
The Burger House
4 out of 5 Stars
600 6th St.
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-1600
600 6th St.
Kemah, TX 77565
(281) 334-1600
"Save Money! Eat Here!" boasted the sign outside of the Burger House.....
....so we did.
My gal pal and I were on a random day trip to Kemah (a first for both of us). After perusing the Boardwalk, we quickly realized we could find any of these Landry's establishments inside Houston city limits and decided to get more adventurous by dining elsewhere.
The Burger House was one of the few restaurants on the outskirts of the Boardwalk. Appropriately titled, The Burger House had a fantastic selection of burgers including my personal fave (shrooms, onions and swiss). My friend ended up with the Baja Burger which included guac and this awesome chipotle mayo.
How did these burgers fare? A-OK!
Both burgers were medium well (although I prefer medium rare), not to thin / not too thick. Buns were delicous and GOLDEN (probably from all the butter - but when in Kemah.....).
They offer both waffle fries and onion rings as sides. I opted for the "frings" (half waffle fries, have rings). PERFECTION. The waffle fries were crispy and well seasoned. The onion rings had the perfect batter to onion ratio in each bite.
Service was terrific! We ordered at the bar and had our meals within minutes. The staff was friendly and down to earth.
I also enjoyed the down home feel to the restaurant. It had limited seating but this was not an issue. They also have a wrap around patio to enjoy your meal (too humid for this particular day).
If you want to avoid the cheese factor, prices, and chaos of the Boardwalk like we did, The Burger House is an excellent option.
No seafood here, but let's face it, we can get great seafood inside Houston too.
....so we did.
My gal pal and I were on a random day trip to Kemah (a first for both of us). After perusing the Boardwalk, we quickly realized we could find any of these Landry's establishments inside Houston city limits and decided to get more adventurous by dining elsewhere.
The Burger House was one of the few restaurants on the outskirts of the Boardwalk. Appropriately titled, The Burger House had a fantastic selection of burgers including my personal fave (shrooms, onions and swiss). My friend ended up with the Baja Burger which included guac and this awesome chipotle mayo.
How did these burgers fare? A-OK!
Both burgers were medium well (although I prefer medium rare), not to thin / not too thick. Buns were delicous and GOLDEN (probably from all the butter - but when in Kemah.....).
They offer both waffle fries and onion rings as sides. I opted for the "frings" (half waffle fries, have rings). PERFECTION. The waffle fries were crispy and well seasoned. The onion rings had the perfect batter to onion ratio in each bite.
Service was terrific! We ordered at the bar and had our meals within minutes. The staff was friendly and down to earth.
I also enjoyed the down home feel to the restaurant. It had limited seating but this was not an issue. They also have a wrap around patio to enjoy your meal (too humid for this particular day).
If you want to avoid the cheese factor, prices, and chaos of the Boardwalk like we did, The Burger House is an excellent option.
No seafood here, but let's face it, we can get great seafood inside Houston too.
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It's been 5 days since my first trip to Sundance Grill......and I'm still in total food coma...
After a sun filled day of boating in Kemah, my party of 4 where in desperate need of nourishment and ended up at Sundance Grill. We were given a warm welcome and seated at Sundance Grill's gorgeous covered outdoor patio, allowing us to watch the sun set behind hundreds of boats parked at the attached marina.......paradise.
It was clear that we were in for a treat.
We must have been sun drunk, because we proceeded to order EVERY appetizer on the menu as our meal.. essentially turning this classy yacht club restaurant into tapas...why not!
Each appetizer was better than the last - a symphony of delicate seafood, garlic, and fried goodness.
My top picks:
Hanzee's Cake (named after the friendly owner, Hans): a fried flat seafood patty resting on a savory cream sauce. Don't think about it, just get it.
Cabos Jabos Stuffed Jalapenos: Jalapeno poppers with a MAJOR upgrade - CRAB (enough said).
Campechana: *Confession* I'm an INSANE campechana fan. This was the best I've ever had. FRESH seafood, swimming in the most perfect sauce with four delicate slices of avocado mixed in....can't deal.
Other apps included: Bahama Mama Shrimp (battered and stuffed with crab), escargot, spinach and artichoke dip, and their ceasar salad.
For serious - IT WAS ALL GOOD.
If Sundance can nail EVERY appetizer, imagine the possibilities for their entrees which include steaks, pastas, fish, and various German specialties that pay homage to the owner's roots.
Service was impeccable and each appetizer came out in a timely manner. Hans even stopped by the table to chat.
Although Sundance Grill is a casual restaurant off the water, be prepared for a phenomenal meal.
Oh, and for those of you fortunate enough to come by boat, give Hans a call pre-arrival and he will send a crew down to give you a hand docking!