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Hearsay Market Square, Houston, TX

Hearsay Market Square

4.4
4.4
2524 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
When you walk through the doors of Hearsay Market Square, you will be transported to a unique era in Houston’s history. Housed in Houston’s second oldest building, Hearsay’s original location celebrates eclectic American cuisine served in a chic antique setting.

As you stroll through the doors of Hearsay Market Square…
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout

Offers

  • HAPPY HOUR

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    check out our happy hour menu available on Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm appetizers $8, domestic/local draft $5, select red & white wine $6, cocktails $10

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  • BRUNCH

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    enjoy our brunch every weekend on Saturday & Sunday : 10 am - 3 pm

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  • THURSDAY FEATURE

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    make your Thursday a special day! available at dinner. steak special $29.95, select classic cocktails $10

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What 2,524 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hearsay Market Square offers a "charming place to dine" with a "cool vibe and decor." Enjoy "amazing food" and "great cocktails" in a lively atmosphere. Perfect for brunches or pre-theater meals, patrons praise the "attentive staff" and "awesome 80's music mixes." A must-visit for a vibrant dining experience.

2,524 Reviews
  1. Mitchell VIP

    Caribbean61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Scallops and red fish were great. Pablana soup was tasty. Topped off with bread pudding!

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  2. Roger VIP

    Richmond2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience itself was great, however, when I arrived, they said I didn’t have a reservation… And I did. Been there many times and it was definitely hearsay market Square that I reserved on using one table.

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  3. Lynn

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and service was outstanding! Gumbo was terrific!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 25, 2025
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Lynn! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, especially the gumbo, and that the service was outstanding. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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  4. Adrienne

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! Customer service was good and the food was great!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Adrienne! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Kathryn

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my second time dining at Hearsay Market Square and it was just as good as the first time. Evelyn did a fantastic job as our server. She was very friendly, patient with our questions, and on top of service the whole time. My husband enjoyed his Filet and my Sea Bass Special was amazing! We are already talking about when we can go again.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your second visit as much as the first. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Evelyn—she'll be thrilled to hear you appreciated her service. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon!

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  6. Andrew

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hearsay was a great experience. I went during Valentine’s Day and thoroughly enjoyed their four course Valentine special menu. Food was great and the atmosphere was very lively. The only thing that was a problem was definitely the parking but I couldn’t really complain about it due to it being in the center of Main St. Friday night. If I have the time and in the area I would most likely drop by again to see how it is during normal operations.

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  7. Randaija

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant itself is beautiful, but we didn’t get to truly enjoy the ambiance since we were packed in so tightly with other guests. We booked a late reservation (8:45 PM) hoping for a less crowded experience, but it was still very cramped. By the end of our meal, most tables upstairs had cleared out, and that’s when we finally got to take in the atmosphere. We also paid $20 per person upfront, but walk-ins got the same Valentine’s special, and the deposit didn’t go toward our food, which felt pointless. The set menu was rushed, but the food was good, and our server was fantastic—attentive and helpful with recommendations. Overall, 5/10—I’d come back on a regular night to fully enjoy the space.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 20, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and our server’s service. We’re sorry that the ambiance and timing didn’t meet your expectations during your visit. We appreciate your feedback on the reservation process and will use it to improve future guest experiences. We hope to welcome you back on a quieter evening so you can fully enjoy the space!

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  8. Ashley

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night and great specialized menu! Will be back!
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the specialized menu and had a great night with us. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Nancy

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal upstairs. The food was really good. My friend and I enjoyed catching up and were so glad that the noise level made conversation enjoyable.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 27, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful review, Nancy! We're so glad you and your friend had a great time upstairs and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. It's always great to hear that the noise level made for an enjoyable conversation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. Scott

    Houston1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice, historic location near Market Square in Houston. The food selection and quality are top notch. I highly recommend Hearsay Market Square.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you for your kind review, Scott! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our historic location and the quality of our food. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Hearsay Market Square soon!

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FAQs

Hearsay Market Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 225-8079.

Hearsay Market Square is rated 4.4 stars by 2524 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Hearsay Market Square

218 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking options include front door valet service after 6pm, street parking and downtown parking lots. Please obey street signs and all local, state, and federal traffic laws. We are not responsible if you violate city parking rules. Valet is not associated with Hearsay Gastro and any disputes related to valet should be taken up with their company.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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