Sparrow Bar + Cookshop - Permanently Closed

4.2 (468)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

3701 Travis, Houston, TX 77002

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About this restaurant

The Sparrow Bar and Cookshop in Houston provides global-inspired eats made from locally-sourced ingredients. Chef Monica Pope combines farmers' market finds into New American dishes with a rustic feel. Stop in for creative cocktails and a snack or a filling dinner with friends. The Sparrow Bar and Cookshop offers plenty of apps to share, including avocado sashimi, sika deer Bolognese, local lettuces and many others. Center of the plate entrée options range from crispy chicken to seared sea scallops, venison noisettes, bratwurst and more. Make sure to save room for freshly made breads or sweet desserts to complete the meal The Sparrow Bar and Cookshop.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Southern
Hours of operation
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am
Website
http://www.sparrowhouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Monica Pope

Location
3701 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Southeast Houston
Cross street
Alabama
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Shrimp Gumbi
lemon, cilatro, okra
Creamy Gravy Soup
mirepoix, herbs, chicken confit
Avocado Sashimi
almond sambal, lemon
Almost Summer Slaw
toasted hemo seeds, spicy pecans, dried sour cherries, miso happy vinaigrette
Heirloom Tomato Salad
feta, herbs, evoo, balsamic reduction
Local Lettuces
cheddar, candied walnuts, sherry-walnut vinaigrette
Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings
bleu cheese-honey sauce
Sika Deer Bolognese
hand cut noodles, orange gremolata

Center of Plate

Crispy Chicken
salsa verde, lemon butter sauce
Seared Sea Scallops
chermoula
Grilled Shrimp
saffron-sherry aioli
Bratwurst
red curry
Hanger Steak
port wine sauce
Venison Noisettes
(rare or medium rare) caramel miso, blossom butter
Country Style Red Curry
tuxedo barley, tofu, carrots, yellow squash, green beans mushrooms, coconut milk

Add a Side

pick 3 for $18

Milled Potatoes$8.00
choose topping of beet-ginger chutney; poppyseed crème fraiche; braised bacon
Special Mac N'cheese$8.00
orecchiette, chicken confit, peas, nutmeg
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00
ginger caramel miso
Steamed Greens$8.00
roasted garlic & oil, lemon juice
Fried Sweet Potatoes$8.00
sweet hot mustard sauce
Goat Cheese Stuffed Creminis$8.00
balsamic reduction, evoo
Vegetable Gratin$8.00
brussel sprouts, red bell peppers, red potatoes, corn, red onions

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4.2

(468)

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
0.1Value

Noise • Moderate

468 Reviews

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Neighborhoodfoodie
Houston25 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the meal. Ordered the scallops and also had the pate as an appetizer. Scallops were fresh and not overcooked. Husband ordered the stroganoff and if hit the spot after his 5 hour bike ride. Good flavored meal
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MikeM Gold
Houston57 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and just a short walk from the MATCH. Don't bother with the wines by the glass as the prices are high. Just buy a bottle.
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LindsayA
Austin24 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sparrow was a fortunate find. We were looking for a sustainable restaurant, local/seasonal foods, and we decided on Sparrow. It was the best decision we've ever made. I would chalk this up as my favorite meal in Houston ever. Each course was delicious. We had something from each part of the menu and not one morsel was outshined. I bought a gift card because I can't wait for my local friends to try the place and I can't wait to come back in town to go back there. I know I won't be able to have thget exact same meal because the chef changes the menu daily, but I know whatever he decides to prepare that day will be just as amazing. I miss it already.
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BrettM
Houston1 review
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive and informative service, delicious appetizers and entrées, and a belly too full for dessert. We will have to make another run at dessert next visit.
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LadiesLunch
Houston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were fans of Sparrow Bar for years, but hadn't been in about a year and a half. Something has changed. The food portions are MUCH smaller, and the quality of the food was WAY down. Monica Pope has always had ingenious, tasty, and interesting food. I have always had a good experience - until this past visit. The portions were very small, a noticeable difference from past experieces. I had the squash soup, that was supposed to have spicey cashews...it was very bland. To me, it tasted like blended squash with nothing else in the soup. For a main course, I had the vegan Chick Pea dish - can't remember more specifics. It tasted like mush with a lot of sweet yellow curry powder. I ate about 5 bites, and that was all I could stomache. My husband had the flat chicken - said he did like it. Our friends had the hang steak, and thought it was good, but WAY overpriced for the cut of meat that it was. For dessert, I had a vanilla cake. It was so dense that it tasted pastey. It had a lemon zest sauce - but it was too strong on the zest. I felt like I was eating lemon peel with a bit of sugary jam. I hate to write a bad review, but I hope something changes before people quit going to Sparrow. Monica is always so creative.
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3AussiesinAustin
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved everything but especially the beignets filled with Gruyere
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tpowell Gold
Houston6 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Went here for dinner the night before Valentine's Day. I've been going to Monica Pope's restaurants since Boulevard Bistro and have always had good experiences at Sparrow Bar + Cookshop until last night..... We sat outside, it was a bit chilly and asked if someone could turn on the outside floor heaters. Staff tried - got one to work and it went out shortly after. Was told no propane. Not a big deal. We sipped on our cocktails and chatted. Our meals were served, I ordered lamb porterhouse which was a good deal fat and some meat. While we were eating the staff came out and started dismantling the patio furniture and bringing tables and chairs and place settings upstairs for a private event I am gathering was the following day. Loud - tables banging, chairs dragging across floor as we are eating our dinner. We were the only ones sitting outside, and it felt like if we didn't finish soon they would take our table as well. It was a weird experience and not at all what I expected from this restaurant based on my past experiences. On the plus side, our waiter was very nice and apologetic for the noise and weirdness of the whole patio dismantling. There are so many good restaurants in town to chose from, I don't think I'll be returning to Sparrow Bar + Cookshop and can't say I can recommend to my friends.
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TimothyC
San Francisco23 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 13, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Shiitake mushroom dumplings were only warm; they were good but could have been warmer. This is not the first time an appetizer was not fully heated. Lamb porterhouse was one small lamb chop and grits, and nothing to get excited about. We've had good experiences at Sparrow, but this was not one.
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AmelieS
Houston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went in on a Saturday and were quickly sat. There was a party upstairs, so although the restaurant didn't appear busy, the staff was certainly hustling! Service at first was a bit slow, but our server was on point once we got past our appetizers, which sadly were a little underwhelming. However, by the main course, the tables had turned...our entrees were scrumptious...sidenote - order the brussel sprouts...seriously! The lemon curd cheesecake was delightful! I liked the fact that our waiter was well versed in his wine selections and was able to persuade me to try a white pinot noir...extra kudos for the Oregon wine option! We'll be back. Thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative and beautifully executed dishes, flavorful cocktails with a dash of whimsy, warm and attentive service - a much enjoyed and much needed date night we loved at a Houston gem.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Southern
Hours of operation
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am
Website
http://www.sparrowhouston.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Monica Pope

Location
3701 Travis, Houston, TX 77002
Neighborhood
Southeast Houston
Cross street
Alabama
Parking details
Valet and Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Sparrow Bar + Cookshop - Permanently Closed

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Apps to Share

Shrimp Gumbi

Creamy Gravy Soup

Avocado Sashimi

Almost Summer Slaw

Heirloom Tomato Salad

Local Lettuces

Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings

Sika Deer Bolognese

Center of Plate

Crispy Chicken

Seared Sea Scallops

Grilled Shrimp

Bratwurst

Hanger Steak

Venison Noisettes

Country Style Red Curry

Add a Side

Milled Potatoes$8.00

Special Mac N'cheese$8.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Steamed Greens$8.00

Fried Sweet Potatoes$8.00

Goat Cheese Stuffed Creminis$8.00

Vegetable Gratin$8.00

Reviews

Additional information

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