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Hearsay Market Square, Houston, TX

Hearsay Market Square

4.5
4.5
2494 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (713) 225-8079
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
  • Private party facilities
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Arguelles: (832) 727-3229
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Congress
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
  • Entertainment
    The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • THURSDAY FEATURE

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

    THURSDAY FEATURE Photo
  • 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

    HAPPY HOUR Photo
  • 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

    BRUNCH Photo

What 2,494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hearsay Market Square offers a charming dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Its intimate setting and beautiful ambiance make it a perfect spot for date nights and brunches. Guests rave about the flavorful gumbo, crab crusted redfish, and delicious cocktails. It's a "gem in downtown," consistently delivering great experiences.

2,494 Reviews
  1. Craig

    VIP

    Houston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Christmas Eve diner was perfect. Good food & drinks.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the high rating, Craig! We’re excited to hear that you enjoyed your visit. Your positive feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team. We look forward to seeing you again and providing another great experience!

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  2. Jeremy

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing, we go every time we are near the theater district. Most times I am more excited to eat there than go to a show. It is not only a great restaurant, but very historical building. They have pictures of timeline on the wall. Great menu for anyone’s taste in my opinion.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Jeremy, for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy both the food and the history of the building every time you visit. It means so much to us that our restaurant has become a favorite stop near the theater district. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next visit!

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  3. Adolfo

    Houston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have to say the food and the atmosphere were amazing. My first time being there and I definitely will be going back. I absolutely loved the whole entire experience.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you, Adolfo! We're so glad to hear you had an amazing first visit and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noise level and ambiance perfect for business lunch
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad to hear that the ambiance and noise level were just right for your business lunch. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  5. Debi

    Seattle

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The building and ambience were great. Our seating was upstairs and cramped - so close to the table behind that I was frequently bumped by people passing through. The food was ok. Pumpkin soup watery and flavorless except for sharp cloves. Green beans overdone and under seasoned. Steaks done perfectly and best part of meal. Overall disappointing experience and wish I would have chosen elsewhere
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Debi. We appreciate your comments about the ambiance and service. We're sorry to hear the food didn't meet your expectations, but we're glad you enjoyed the steaks. We'll definitely take your suggestions into account to improve the overall experience. We hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future!

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  6. Steely

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    NO CHANGING TABLE IN EITHER BATHROOM. If you don’t want families or children there just say so.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Steely. We truly apologize for the inconvenience caused by the lack of a changing table. We understand how important this is for families, and we are actively working on addressing this issue to ensure a more comfortable experience for all guests. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future, as we are committed to improving based on your valuable input.

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  7. AMY

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The bartenders were nice but took a long time to get drinks bc they were so deeply interacting with everyone. Not a big deal when it’s not busy but it was busy! The ambiance was great, music was a tad bit too loud but good. Staff seemed like they were short staffed. We ordered a glass of wine when we ordered food to be brought out together but we didn’t get our drinks til after we finished our meals. The steaks were over cooked, the scallops we had to send back bc they weren’t fresh. I had the crab crusted redfish. I don’t know why one would add crab to a measly piece of redfish just to crisp it. Makes no sense. Use panko or something. That was a waste of crab meat. The green beans were delicious and the bread pudding was as well. The rest of the food was awful. I had family in town and thought this might be a great place to celebrate them but all in all super disappointing.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hi Amy, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t up to expectations, especially for a special family celebration. We apologize for the delays in receiving your drinks, the overcooked steaks, and the scallops that didn’t meet the mark. Your comments about the crab crusted redfish are also noted, and we’ll work with our kitchen team to review that dish. We’re glad you enjoyed the green beans and bread pudding, but we understand the rest of the meal was disappointing. We also appreciate your input on the music volume and will make adjustments as needed. We would love another opportunity to make things right. Please reach out directly if you plan to visit again, and we’ll ensure a much better experience.

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  8. Jay

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At first we were told our reservations were for a high back table. I would not make a reservation for a bar stool. Open table gave me no choice. The Manage made it right and sat us on the second floor over looking the restaurant. The service was great and the food was excellent.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you, Jay, for your feedback! We're glad the manager could accommodate you and that you enjoyed the service and food. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back soon for another great experience!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I waited nearly an hour to receive my mail plates from the moment I placed the order. I was never informed my food was running late until I asked. Even getting my receipt took forever. Seriously disappointing.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on December 16, 2024
    Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delay in receiving your main plates and for the lack of communication about the wait time. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and it’s not the experience we aim to provide. We’ll work with our team to ensure better communication about wait times and improve the overall efficiency of service. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve, and we’d love the chance to make it right. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity in the future. Please let us know when you're planning to visit again, and we’ll make sure to provide you with a more seamless experience.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I'll never go back to this restaurant. Staff is rude and slow. We were stuck in a corner upstairs - horrible ambiance. Hostess tried to seat me and my chair was in the aisle and I was like there's no room and she just looked at me like I was crazy. Nope, too many good restaurants in Houston to deal with this type of hospitality.
    Hearsay Market SquareResponded on December 16, 2024
    Here’s a thoughtful and professional response to this review: Hi there, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t up to your expectations. It’s disappointing to learn that the service and seating didn’t meet the standards we strive for, and we apologize for any discomfort or frustration you encountered. We take your comments about the staff and seating seriously, and we’ll address them with the team to ensure a more welcoming atmosphere for all guests. Our goal is to provide a great experience from start to finish, and we clearly fell short during your visit. We’d love the opportunity to make things right. If you ever decide to give us another chance, please reach out directly, and we’ll ensure you have a much better experience.

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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 4.5 stars by 2494 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hearsay Market Square

218 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Congress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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.
  • Public transit
    METRO Rail Stops nearby: UH-Downtown, Preston, Main Street Square
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    The restaurant features live music every Wednesday for Ladies night and during Sunday Brunch.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 225-8079
  • Catering
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers limited special catering services ranging from lunches to off-site dinner events. Our staff is eager to work with you to design and create the perfect experience. Please call us to place your catering order. Minimum order required. Delivery fees apply.
  • Private party facilities
    Hearsay Gastro Lounge offers the finest craft cocktails, new American dishes, and a chic-unique dining experience in the second oldest historic building in Downtown Houston, TX.
  • Private party contact
    Laura Arguelles: (832) 727-3229
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