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Underbelly
(Now Closed)New American Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$
Houston
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and The Wall Street Journal
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Fernando CovasAugust 7, 2016Obviously the goat dumplings, but also try the chicken liver mousse and the cha ca snapper. There's a cream of corn ice cream that comes with the pecan cheesecake that's really delicious.
DesireéMay 30, 2017Adventurous wine selection. Awesome food. Menu changes every day. If u have a chance, get the pork belly and the dumplings..and the vinegar pie (don't be afraid taste like key lime with vinegar notes)
rebecca sloatAugust 30, 2014Underbelly's servers won't lead you wrong. Highlights were the Pork-a-palooza, Korean braised beef & dumplings, and crispy market vegetables. Save room for the vinegar pie -- a must!
Dessert is amazing, definitely save room. You can't go wrong with any of their fried pies, and don't shy away from the vinegar pie, which actually tastes quite citrusy. Outstanding overall!
Catherine AJune 16, 2012Red snapper was amazing. As was the fig+goat cheese dessert. Lisa was a fantastic server and was very knowledgable. Plus they have their own butcher and curing room. All around a great experience.
Love, love, love this place! Food is always amazing and the menu changes weekly so you never get bored. Goat dumplings are a must. Wine list commentary by Bun B? What more could you want?
Rebecca RaiaDecember 18, 2016Absolutely delicious. We ordered a big roast and 7 other smaller dishes (the dumplings really are amazing) for 5 people. Maybe it was too much food, but every single dish was amazing.
Sarah Schott-kennedyAugust 21, 2014Everything was awesome! We had the chicken fried red snapper, charcuterie, green beans, watermelon, fig goat cheese (amazing), flank steak with corn, and cheesecake. Service was great.Highly recommend
GQ MagazineDecember 3, 2015"A shrub is made of overripe fruit—we use navels, Meyer lemons, satsumas, and grapefruit—plus vinegar and sugar. We add it to beer for a shandy. It’s all I want to drink.” Chef Chris Shepherd Read more
Kimberly WilliamsOctober 11, 2013Korean goat was great...and the farm market okra was yummy too. Menu changes everyday, but goat stays.Can't go wrong with it. Wine list is also a thumbs up. Had a bottle of a light, French sancerre.
Allen ArcadeApril 17, 2014You can order the spicy goat dumplings as a nice little appetizer as well as a full meal. It's lightly / flash fried and chewy like gnocchi.
- Fodor's TravelAugust 15, 2018But some dishes remain menu fixtures, like the Korean braised goat and dumplings and the dramatic crispy whole fish from the Gulf served in a big skillet. Read more
Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014Don't miss: Korean braised goat and dumplings; crispy whole Gulf Bycatch of the day; rustic desserts such as figs with sweet rice and buttermilk ice cream. Read more- Christy LandesSeptember 27, 2014Perfectly expresses the best of Houston's multicultural identity. Be adventurous, but definitely try the goat and dumplings. Come with a group to share.
My Table MagazineJune 14, 2013The tongue-in-cheek, illustrated wine list dares you to rethink all of your assumptions about wine. There’s something here for everyone, whether you like sparklers, rosés, sweet, not sweet, Old Wo... Read more- Allen ArcadeApril 17, 2014Poutine with beef brisket. It's the traditional Canadian treat of brown gravy and cheese curds but with a lot meat on top. This is a large plate of BAM!
Kara ThompsonJune 3, 2015I came here for lunch and it was absolutely wonderful! I can't wait to try out their dinner menu! The wait staff was also extremely pleasant.
ᴡ StoneApril 8, 2016Nice comfortable place. Korean Braised Goat and Dumplings... and the house-made Charcuterie
NicoleJune 11, 2013I will personally vouch for their in-house homemade fresh cheeses! If mozzarella or burrata is on the menu, order it. Trust me, I'm a Dairymaid.
Johnny Ogletree, IIINovember 9, 2013This place was phenomenal!!! It's tucked away and was a but challenging to find; but if they moved, I would search for it. The food was amazing!- Allen ArcadeSeptember 12, 2014The schnitzel is fantastic! Breaded like corn breaded catfish and tender throughout. A+
Neil MendoncaJuly 12, 2013Shrimp with grits was excellent. Also my friend had steak frites. Was really good! Price of entree and drinks includes taxes. Really liked that.- Houston ChronicleAugust 3, 2014Inside track: Although the menu changes like quicksilver, Shepherd and company are pretty good about updating the website to reflect the latest offerings. Read more
Megan GeistFebruary 12, 2013I was impressed by everything I ate tonight but my absolute favorites were the goat dumplings, the bibimbap, & the blood sausage! They were unreal tasty!- Abhinav SuraiyaMay 22, 2018The snapper was the best I’ve ever had! Wine selection is top notch. Great experience with the chef’s tasting menu.
Wil JeudySeptember 18, 2016Second time here. Absolutely impressed again. Beef shoulder is amazing. Red wine selection is so right-on.
Houston PressAugust 4, 2014Chef Chris Shepherd's first restaurant of his very own made Time's list of places to eat before the Armageddon hits – before Underbelly was even open in Montrose. Read more
Edwin WinniczukSeptember 5, 2015I really liked everything I had so I don't believe you can go wrong here with anything you order
The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014Get the Korean braised goat with dumplings, the restaurant's most popular dish. Read more
Ryan StephensJanuary 23, 2013Korean braised goat and dumplings was easily my favorite dish and we tried a ton. Smaller plates (right side of the menu) were better. The yardbird was pretty awful.
Julie NMarch 6, 2012poussin with the sweet rice cake & slaw was yummy & plated beautifully...still left me a little hungry though. you'll want to order the bread.- Michael D'AurizioOctober 30, 2014Extremely good food, best I've had in Houston. The shrimp and grits is the must have dish.
Neets JFebruary 15, 2013Amazing food... especially the Korean dumplings and wagyu ribeye braised with st arnolds endeavor ipa!
Christine HaApril 5, 2016A taste of houston's James Beard. Goat dumplings Korean-style. Skip the vinegar pie--overrated.
Kenneth Cole ProductionsNovember 13, 2012Menu changes often. We recommend ordering a few plates and sharing - just bring friends with good taste.- The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014The check comes in what is essentially a pocket guide to the restaurants, people and purveyors that define the city. Take it with you. Read more
Food & WineApril 3, 2013Chef Chris Shepherd is a devout locavore borrowing flavors from his city’s diverse immigrant population, with delicious results. Read more
ROBERTA DOUCETTEJanuary 1, 2014Thanks Kyle for the all around dining experience! Can hardly wait for the next time surprise!
pgcJuly 20, 2012For every 3 order 1 plate from the left and 2 on the right. The doughnuts are simply amazing.
Barbara 🌸 DuffyMay 3, 2013Best dessert ever!!!! Carmel Popcorn Pot DeCreme, Fried Pretzel, Vanilla Ice Cream
Tiffany ToshApril 20, 2012Order anything that has the word Korean in it. You'll thank me profusely later.
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- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Sat
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
(713) 528-9800
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