Ouisie's Table

"A River Oaks institution, Ouisie’s blends Southern comfort with Tex-Mex and Louisiana influences in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere. The must-try crab cake, served during dinner, comes with homemade jalapeno tartar sauce, but you can also try the miniature-seixed version during lunch." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"Dressing up during the holidays is part of the fun, and this River Oaks restaurant brings tradition to the table with the Red Dress Cocktail, a potent blend of vodka, brandy, and champagne that has been a holiday staple since 1995." - Marcy de Luna

"Though Ouisie’s is closed Thanksgiving Day, they won’t leave you hanging. The restaurant is preparing traditional dinners for 10 to 20 people, including proteins such as garlic pepper-crusted prime rib, complete with sauces, honey glazed ham, bourbon-brined turkeys, and slow-braised leg of lamb. Diners can also pick from nearly a dozen sides and add on treats like Ouisie’s tiny biscuits and desserts like pumpkin pie and eggnog cheesecake. Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 24, with pickups scheduled for Wednesday, November 27." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Everyone at Ouisie’s Table seems like they’ve known the owner for years. While it’s on the nicer side, no one is afraid to put the occasional elbow on the table and laugh a little too loud. Ouisie’s menu is no stranger to crustaceans, you can get scallops or seafood crepes filled with shredded crab meat and briny shrimp. There’s also a sprawling patio where folks go to eat chicken fried steaks outdoors and occasionally rent out for wedding rehearsal dinners. And if you’re lucky, weird, delightful stuff might happen, like the waiter placing the stone dog statue (a tribute to Ouisie’s dog) at your table to be the guest of honor." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Everyone at Ouisie’s Table seems like they’ve known the owner for years. While it’s on the nicer side, no one is afraid to put the occasional elbow on the table and laugh a little too loud. Ouisie’s menu is no stranger to crustaceans, you can get scallops or seafood crepes filled with shredded crab meat and briny shrimp. There’s also a sprawling patio where folks go to eat chicken fried steaks outdoors and occasionally rent out for wedding rehearsal dinners. And if you’re lucky, weird, delightful stuff might happen, like the waiter placing the stone dog statue (a tribute to Ouisie’s dog) at your table to be the guest of honor." - Gianni Greene