CIEL

3.3 (45)

$50 and over

American

4411 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Lively

Ciel Steakhouse & Lounge offers a refined selection of prime cuts, expertly prepared steaks, and elevated sides, complemented by craft cocktails and a carefully curated wine and champagne list.

Inspired by the vibrant dining culture of the French Riviera, Ciel—meaning Sky in French—delivers an elevated and festive steakhouse experience to Houstonians

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 6:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 936-5097
Website
http://www.cielhtx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact us for all event and large party inquires at events@cielhtx.com

Location
4411 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Cross street
San Felipe and Westcreek
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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3.3

(45)

3.3Food
3.2Service
3.3Ambience
2.9Value

Noise • Moderate

45 Reviews

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Colin Gold
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food quality for brunch. Good music, nice vibe
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Young
Houston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on September 5, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Average experience as I expected more. Service was ok and DJ was fine
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Ben Gold
Austin3 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 29, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Yall were closed. I don’t know how one can allow reservations when the restaurant is closed.
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Evelyn
Houston4 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 2, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made my original reservation a month in advanced, the day of, I had to adjust it I had friends and family from another country come over for the world cup, it was 9 of us. Very important people by the way, a governor and people who work for the government abroad. I tried calling, no response. When we made it there, it was CLOSE!!!!! How can you make reservations a month in advanced and no one contacts you and when you get there is close! It was a terrible experience! We ended up going to Steak 48, gladly they were able to accommodate all of us but I was having a meltdown. I don’t understand how is it possible that they cannot manage reservations well. I don’t recommend this place. It’s terrible!
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NeOsha
Houston5 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Initially booked to treat my spouse for Father’s Day. Upon arrival, I noticed one of the menu options had changed from what was on the menu on social media. Then when asking about the menu items that were listed, we were told they out of three things. It was early and there was only one other party there when we arrived. I do not understand how they were offering menu items they never had to start with. We ended up leaving and dining elsewhere.
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Santhosh
San Antonio1 review
2.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Ciel used to be our favorite fine dinning place until yesterday. For a party of 3 we spent $450 and received extremely poor service. Our reservation was at 8.30PM Friday. I reserved it for a birthday party celebration and left a note during my reservation but the management did nothing about it. It was just a regular dinner for us but an expensive one. On top of that, I mentioned clearly to the waitress and requested to make it special so she agreed. After almost 2.5hrs nothing happened. Thats not the worst part. We ordered appetizers and drinks and they brought the appetizers after we completely finished our drinks. When munching the appetizers we ordered the second round of drinks but they got the drinks after we finished the food. Entree was terrible and they ran out of calamari, broccoli and a few other stuff for a 8.30 reservation? Our sides was mac and cheese. Can you believe that? This will be last visit to ciel and I am taking anyone there anymore. I should have gone to strip club and spent that money wisely rather going to ciel. It would have been worth it I guess. Other than the ambience nothing wasn't special anymore there. Their food used to be really good and whoever the chef is please better change the menu before you all run out of business. Used to such a great place and what a mess now. So sad to see that.
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Jmon
Houston1 review
1.0
Dined on June 14, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Where do I even start?? lol…Made a reservation for 8:45pm…they forced changed to 8pm due to “private event”…ok cool..We get there at 8, there is no front host. You have to find your own placement..ok cool…Dj was a vibe and mood lighting helped the atmosphere…then boom “What is this dripping on me?”…The AC vents just leaking all on the table…lol…ok cool…Waitress-“The wagyu eggrolls are really I recommend” “ok let’s get that”…10min later “Ouu we out”…We get the crab cakes…it flat like smashed patty and floating in egg sauce…nah…taste was frozen from somewhere…Table ordered entrees with apps…45min later…”yea we’re still working on your entrees”…”nahhh check please”… We highly not recommend. 🙂
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Stacey Gold
Houston32 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 7, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
There is a new owner and the website does not reflect this. There is NO sushi and what they do have on the menu is below par! There is no parking and you have to valet park. This place will go out of business soon if they consider themselves a restaurant.
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Ebony Gold
Los Angeles29 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 25, 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst dining experience I’ve ever had . Just sad. Service was terrible
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Nia
Houston1 review
2.0
Dined on May 17, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
I went for my friends bachelorette and it was very average. Was expecting better from the videos I seen online. Our host was also very stale, dry, and slow. Not great customer service at all. The menu is very small in selections too. The manager said he would give us a complimentary champagne bottle but then that turned into mixed shots. Just not great communication and it wasn’t worth the hype
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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 6:30 pm–2:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 936-5097
Website
http://www.cielhtx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Please contact us for all event and large party inquires at events@cielhtx.com

Location
4411 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Cross street
San Felipe and Westcreek
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a slightly quieter meal, aim for earlier in the evening or Sunday midday, CIEL is open Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and guests praise the brunch board; expect the music and energy to pick up around 10:00 pm.

CIEL offers a main dining room with booths and table seating, a bar area and a VIP section, and the venue accepts private parties.

Expect CIEL to be busiest around holidays and special events, guests report overbooked nights, mandatory set menus, and long waits on those occasions, while some visitors have found certain Friday nights unexpectedly empty.

CIEL mixes a refined steakhouse with a lounge: sleek, photo‑friendly interiors and an energetic music program and DJ sets that build later in the evening, making it a popular spot for celebrations and nights out.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together attire (think collared shirts or blouses and polished casualwear) rather than formalwear.

Sunday afternoons are a great pick, CIEL is open Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm and guests praise the brunch board.

Yes, CIEL welcomes private parties and can host private events for special occasions.

Yes, CIEL offers an elevated, festive steakhouse experience and guests have visited for anniversaries and other celebrations, making it a strong option for a special evening.

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