App8ite Bar & Grill

We were informed upfront by our server that there would be a significant wait for the Gulf oysters due to the 50-cent special. Totally understandable — the restaurant was packed, especially during rodeo season. We decided to order happy hour appetizers and drinks along with a few items from the main menu while we waited. The appetizers were delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the cocktails were just okay. The oysters arrived after about an hour, but they were gritty and contained noticeable sand and small shell fragments. I’ve dined at many busy restaurants before, and even during high-volume service, oysters are typically cleaned properly. It was disappointing to have to spit out shell with nearly every bite. I also overheard the manager mention to another table that the owner was helping shuck, which shows effort during a busy service — but quality control shouldn’t slip. Speaking of management, the manager checked on nearly every table around us (including those seated after us) but never stopped by ours. Given the long oyster wait, it would have been helpful if the entrées were coursed more thoughtfully. We weren’t checked on again until the oysters arrived, so there wasn’t an opportunity to adjust timing. The entrées came out shortly after and were unfortunately mediocre. We only had a few bites before asking for them to be boxed. Overall, I would likely return for happy hour and à la carte appetizers, which were strong, but the full dinner experience fell short this time.

a month ago

Came here with a group of friends yesterday. Rickie was an amazing server. He was very kind and informative. We tried a couple different items and EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS! My friends all agree. 10/10 experience.

a month ago

My experience at Bouzy, a French restaurant, has been clear, honest, and overall very positive. I have visited the restaurant on two occasions. I would like to begin by highlighting several dishes that were truly excellent. The escargots were very well prepared and flavorful—exactly what one would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. The charcuterie board was also outstanding, well balanced and thoughtfully assembled. As appetizers, the watermelon tuna sashimi was exceptional, and the grilled marinated octopus was equally impressive. The airline chicken breast was another standout dish, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The only disappointing experience occurred during my first visit with the lamb chops. I ordered them medium, but they were cooked to an excessively high temperature, resulting in an unpleasant texture and preparation. The execution felt incorrect, almost as if the dish had been deep-fried rather than properly cooked and presented as one would expect. While I did point this out to the server, I chose not to send the dish back. My 12-year-old daughter was already hungry and did not object to the plate, and I did not want to create an uncomfortable situation. This was the sole negative aspect of that visit. Everything else during both visits was excellent. The wine list, in particular, deserves special mention—prices are surprisingly low, even exceptionally reasonable by restaurant standards. This is especially noteworthy given my frequent dining experiences and familiarity with wine pricing at similar establishments. On my second visit, I returned for a lighter dinner accompanied by a good bottle of wine, and once again, the experience was very enjoyable. I also noticed that the lamb chops were no longer on the menu. While I cannot say for certain why, it is possible that the dish was either not popular or had consistency issues in preparation. Despite that single negative experience, it has not deterred me from returning. Overall, Bouzy remains a restaurant I recommend, offering strong execution across most of its menu, an excellent wine program, and an experience well worth revisiting.

3 months ago

I’ve heard so much about this place that I expected a lot. Everything was just ok. We ordered the popcorn shrimp (which was limp), the crab avocado (not bad), French onion soup, and fish! The French fries were outstanding and the desserts were good.

3 months ago

I had my birthday dinner there and the team was amazing. Christiana was awesome, attentive, patient, friendly, kind, took great initiative which showed how experienced she was. Thank you Christiana and the team for helping make my day grand. The food was really good except the profiteroles not so great, nevertheless a great outing and quite a few of my guests said they now have a new spot to check out some other time.

6 months ago