Main 101 Grill And Bar

This restaurant is phenomenal!! We were so shocked at the quality of the food and the excellent service. We were not expecting much from restaurants in this little town, and were pretty much expecting something on par with IHOP. However, when they brought out the food, we were so impressed with the taste and presentation. It honestly can compare to a lot of the higher end restaurants we’ve been to in Houston but this place tasted even better. Definitely a 10 out of 10!

- Jennifer Ha -

My husband and I went on a Thursday night and were seated immediately with no wait. We both ordered the 3-course meal. I started with the Caesar salad, which had cool, crisp lettuce with no soggy leaves in sight. For my entrée, I got the shrimp scampi. It was bright, flavorful, and more sophisticated than the usual heavy, overly buttery, weirdly greasy cheesy versions I’ve had at other restaurants. The garlic-butter-lemon sauce was balanced, and the dish came with six large shrimp and a portion of rice. It was the perfect amount for a single meal, though it didn’t make leftovers. My husband ordered the Andouille & Blackened Chicken Pasta. It was creamy, spicy, and very filling. He had enough to take some home for later. For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake and the crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was phenomenal. The caramelized sugar crust paired perfectly with the creamy custard. We originally wanted to try the tiramisu, but they were out (which honestly told us it must be a popular and worthwhile pick). The cheesecake was also delightful. Service and atmosphere were excellent. The hostess was extremely welcoming, opened the doors for us as we left, and kept our water glasses full throughout the meal. Our server was pleasant and attentive. The restaurant itself had cozy vibes, soft lighting, and a live saxophone player playing light Christmas music, which added a really nice touch. One thing I want to highlight is how much Main 101 pays attention to detail. They could easily plate basic desserts and call it a day, but instead they added thoughtful touches like powdered sugar and a strawberry cut into a rose on a dollop of whipped cream. When my husband mentioned taking his leftover pasta to go, the server boxed it for him without hesitation. Small things like that really show the care they put into their service and presentation. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back—especially to try the tiramisu.

- Vivian Ton -

Main 101 Bar is the kind of place you stumble upon once and keep coming back to. Cozy vibes, great service, and an impressive menu. But what truly sets it apart is Joe — the culinary wizard behind the scenes. Whether you’re ordering off the menu or feeling adventurous, just ask Joe to whip up something special — he can literally cook any recipe you throw at him. I tried a custom dish and was blown away. You can tell he cooks with both skill and soul. If you’re ever in La Porte, don’t miss this spot. Come hungry and say hi to Joe — your taste buds will thank you!

- Darshan Patel -

Great service, great atmosphere, great food! Able to accommodate a larger party, we had 7 including two smaller kids. Cody was our waiter and he was very attentive, had great suggestions and was even helpful with the kids, saw they were getting a little antsy towards the end of dinner and suggested putting in a scoop of ice cream to tie them over! Will be back!

- Coronado Hickman -

I had the ceviche and deviled eggs with fried oysters. It was fabulous as usual. I've eaten both before. For dessert, I took the strawberry shortcake home. It was delicious. Logan, our awesome bartender, made an espresso and chocolate martini for our after dinner drinks. Thanks Logan. You are one great bartender.

- Gloria Luedecke -

What an amazing food experience! I saw a pic of a dish when I was researching the restaurant but when I arrived there I didn't see the dish on the menu. The waitress said, no worries and that she would ask the chef if he can make it for me. I still don't know the name of the dish but it's grilled salmon topped with lump crab meat in a sauce that was so good that I almost picked the plate! It also came with rice and spinach. It was really really good.

- Dr. Priscilla Warren -

The food was great! I ordered the soup of the day which was a squash soup and Cesar salad. The soup was delicious and creamy. It was a tad bit salty nonetheless tasty. The Cesar salad was good. My friend had the shrimp poboy and it was a fairly large portion, and my sister in law had the shrimp wraps. It was wrapped in a crepe with cabbage and lettuce and it had a nice dressing on it. The service was good started a little slow but they were attentive. The owner/ mgr came to speak with us and it he was very pleasant. All in all, it was a great dining experience. We came for lunch but I know the dinner is also very good.

- christina frederick -

The dinner was Fantastic! Not a run of the mill dinning experience. Their menu had plenty of options, but the Chef's evening experience actually lived up to how it was described, and didn't disappoint. Every member of the staff seemed exceptionally attentive. I would happily dine here again.

- C.J. H -