We have missed being able to walk to a nice place for dinner and drinks in the neighborhood. Nancy’s Hustle is definitely a cut above the other local places. We really had to stop ourselves from coming back for dinner the very next night after our first visit.
Inventive and tasty cocktails, great smaller portions of delicious food and a friendly and competent staff. If the first week crowds are any indication, this concept is going to be very successful.
My wife took me here last night for my birthday dinner. It was our first visit, and the meal was fantastic. We had the Brussels sprouts and rabbit wings to start. Both were outstanding. We completely polished off the sprouts, and I would have finished the rabbit, but the portion was a little large. It was so good, though, that I took them home and finished them off over the sink later that night. Our mains were the tagliatelle, which was ridiculously rich and delicious (and vegetarian,) and the snapper, which was smokey and perfectly cooked. We finished with a preposterously good order of sesame churros. One if the best meals I've had in quite awhile. We will be back.
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An absolutely wonderful experience! Noah was amazing and continued to make sure we were well taken care of. The drinks, food, and service was definitely a 10/10! If you’re looking for an amazing place with an amazing vibe, Nancy’s Hustle is definitely the place to be.
This is a must stop!!
Besides the establishment being super cute, they have amazing service and their food is even better!
I started with the Butter dumplings. They were light yet packed with a ton of flavor. Then, I had to have the double cheeseburger on a muffin. YES, everything you have heard or read about it is 100% correct. Then, to finish the night, I tried the black pepper cheesecake. Wow, again, it was not too sweet and hit all the right spots.
This is a must try if you are in town for a night or live here. Nancy's Hustle, does it right!!!
Lovely ambience, great cocktails, and delicious food! The kitchen is very crafty here and everything we tried was great. Servers were wonderful as well! The restaurant is pretty small so I recommend making a reservation.
Food was fantastic. Felt like a tapas restaurant, without upscale comfort dishes. We ordered several plates and ate family style. My favorites were the croquettes, the furs with the garlic sauce, the shrimp, and the beef tips… All were fantastic. The shrimps were especially flavorful. I ate them with the shell and without. If you can hassle the consistency of eating the shell, it has a ton more flavor. I highly recommend you give it a try.
Fantastic dinner. Everything was great, from cocktails/mocktails to starters and entrees. Nancy cakes were so good we had to get two orders! My wife got the burger (apparently a fav of some guy named Justin Verlander) and I had the capellini. Parmesan and black pepper cheesecake was a surprisingly tasty combo. Would go again in a heartbeat.
The ambience is really nice here. The waiter was polite and offered recommendations that were well received.
I ordered the Nancy Cakes; spicy beef + butter dumplings; roasted mushrooms (waiter recommendation) and a cheeseburger as I had heard and read great things about all the items.
The Nancy Cakes were delicious and left me craving more. The dumplings... maybe I had high expectations but they weren't for me. The roasted mushrooms were also really great. The cheeseburger was a little salty for me sadly :(
As for dessert I had the cocoa nib ice cream and parmesan cheesecake, boath which also weren't for me sadly. They were rich in flavor, though!
As for the overall experience, we had unexpected wait times and so the restaurant sent over two pickle parties as a result which was greatly appreciated.
Its definitely THE date night spot and Im happy I got to try it out while I was in Houston.
Our server, Kim, was so good to us! She made sure to ask for any allergies, which my boyfriend did have to tree nuts. She pointed out which dishes to be wary of and did a good job explaining what the other dishes were like. We didn't even realize we needed water refills until she'd come and do it for us. For the food, everything was good. I don't think you can go wrong with anything really, but our favorites were the parmesan pancetta croquettes, nancy cakes, hamburger, and the grilled ny strip steak. The dumplings were also really good. Probably our least favorite was the sourdough capellini, not because it was bad, just because it didn't have as much flavor as the other dishes we got. The desserts were really good as well. I really liked the hojicha semifreddo - it's a good dessert for 2, but my boyfriend couldn't eat it (he got the cocoa nib ice scream and sorbet instead)... I couldn't finish the semifreddo. I would highly recommend this place!
The melon salad with broth was a slam dunk, like we were drinking the broth by the end. The nancy cakes were also pretty delicious, though admittedly we are not big hot cake people. The chicken was a lot of food but we weren't blown away, we probably should have ordered one of the other recommended items. It was a cool restaurant, they got us in immediately at 5pm with a same day reservation. It had a great vibe, nice wood interior and seating.
Once I arrived as a walk-in, I was immediately greeted by the host, who sat me at the bar, where I was then greeted by the waiter/bartender within minutes.
I chose a sparking rose/cider cocktail and two dishes: dumplings and Nancy cakes. The dumplings were steamed and seasoned to perfection—I enjoyed the sauce. The Nancy cakes were tasty; however, the texture wasn’t my favorite. It could have been more crispy, and the whipped butter sauce needs to be thicker as it would complement the temperature of the cakes.
Overall, the location, atmosphere and food is worth giving this place a try. I will be back.
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My wife and I had a wonderful dinner at Nancy’s Hustle in East Downtown Houston. We started with the delicious spicy beef & butter dumplings, which had a perfect blend of sauerkraut, yogurt, and dill. The nancy cakes with cultured butter, smoked trout roe, and chives were also a highlight.
Moving on to the main course, the sourdough capellini with poached swordfish, garlic, fennel, and chili was a standout. The swordfish was cooked to perfection, and the combination of flavors was impressive. The cheeseburger on a brioche English muffin was equally delightful, with its American cheese, pickles, and red onion toppings.
Having this dinner with my wife made the experience even more special. The restaurant’s cozy atmosphere and the exquisite dishes created a perfect setting for a romantic evening. From the appetizers to the main course, Nancy’s Hustle demonstrated their culinary expertise and attention to detail. Whether for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, we highly recommend Nancy’s Hustle for a memorable and delicious dining experience.
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