Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.8

738 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 582-5690
Website
https://rugglesblack.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436
Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
American
Houston
Healthy
Houston
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ruggles Black in West Alabama is a standout dining destination, perfect for those with dietary preferences like gluten-free and paleo. Known for its "amazing food" and "great ambiance," it offers a diverse menu, including keto options and delectable desserts such as their "famous white chocolate bread pudding." The attentive staff and chef ensure a delightful experience, making it a favorite for both casual and special occasions. Though some find it "a bit pricey," the quality of the food and service justifies the cost, promising a memorable dining affair.

738 Reviews

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LEBA
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm so happy to have found Ruggles Black. I am gluten and dairy free and there are so many delicious options. Regular eaters who have eaten there with me love the food as well. The atmosphere is very fun. Wait staff are fabulous. The owner came out to greet us and to make sure we were happy. I will go back often.
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Anthony
Houston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were crammed to a table that required people to crawl out the side of back of the table. The bench setting was not good for large parties. We were there to celebrate my mother’s 83rd birthday. She and I both ordered steaks. My steak came out with everyone else food (7 total). We all ate and finished eating but we were still waiting for my mom’s steak. The waitress kept saying 4 more minutes. More than 35 minutes passed before her steak finally got to the table. They did comp her meal but you can imagine the frustration. I felt bad because everyone was there based on my recommendation. She did order her ny strip well done by that is not more than a 5-8 minute additional cook. Still unclear what happened. Everyone kept saying the kitchen was slammed but we all ordered at the same time.
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Frank
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ruggles is one of our favourite Houston Restaurants. Bruce and crew are fantastic. A Ty art with the crab tower…
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Karin
Houston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seating in the patio around 6:45 pm. After we were seated, an extremely bright parking light in the driveway was blinding us. We asked the server if they could seat us in another section away from the bright light. It’s way too bright and way too close to the patio. Several guests around us said they thought they were being interrogated under the bright lights.
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Dan
Houston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food and service was incredible! Jose was amazing! This is a favorite Houston restaurant of ours. We enjoy eating outside because of the atmosphere and a little quieter scene. And then the bright stadium lights came on from next-door and ruined the mood. not sure why this was added.
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Donna
Houston
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent tonight and service was great! Our server, Steve was very attentive and extremely helpful in picking our selections tonight.
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Joann
Houston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Nice atmosphere. Great menu options. The only problem was that the background music was louder than we would like and it was very cold inside. Otherwise a top notch restaurant with a great chef.
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Lorenai
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a birthday. Our server Michael was kind and courteous. I love the wide variety of food. Everyone was pleased with their dishes
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MarD
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing! I had the pecan crusted red fish and hubby had fish and chips. The carrot cake was amazing.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All of the food we had was delicious and service was top notch!! Overall great experience as always
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Ruggles Black -West Alabama does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats.

Ruggles Black -West Alabama is rated 4.8 stars by 738 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Nov 26, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 19 times today

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Google Map for Ruggles Black -West Alabama

2245 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098-2436

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://rugglesblack.com/
Phone number
(832) 582-5690

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

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