Welcome to Charivari! You premier fine dining restaurant in Houston. Chef Johann Schuster opened the Restaurant in 2000 with his wife after they moved to Houston from Germany. Chef Schuster fell in love with Houston and shares that love through his cuisine. Charivari offers a new take on classic European dishes for lunch and dinner and can also cater your private event. If you aren't able to make a stop in during the week come in on Sunday for Brunch and bottomless mimosas!
Whether you're a true food lover or just looking to experience something new, you'll find something to love at Charivari.
Reviews for Charivari Restaurant
Charivari Restaurant received an average rating of 3.68 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews.
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The Scene
Void of American trendiness, simple Charivari dodges the nearby hip-zone of its bustling Midtown locale with a tableau so authentically European, you could be in a roomy Berlin bistro. Showy stemware, doily-fitted… Read Full Editorial
My Review by e janeh via Citysearch on 7/13/2012
Sophisticated delicious food, lovely quite atmosphere
Mediocre Food and rude service by FoodandDine via Citysearch on 9/6/2011
I went here with high expectations. I find that Houston generally has wonderful restaurants. But was I ever dissapointed, and rudely so. Too bad, really. The food was mediocre and some of it cold. The service slow and inattentive. We…
Good food, slightly overpriced by chubbs123 via Citysearch on 7/28/2011
Some creative and unique flavors. Helpful staff.
Another forgotten table on Valentine's Day by CNRG via Citysearch on 2/18/2011
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We've dined at Charivari before and wanted to spend Valentine's evening at a nice restaurant. (Even though the atmosphere is simplistic and not what I consider…
I think they forgot about our table by JRPR via Citysearch on 2/15/2011
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I went with my husband for Valentines Day dinner. We had read good reviews so were excited about the meal. We were greeted in an enthusiastic manner. We ordered our meals and drinks. Then...everyone was MIA. …
You are got to be kidding me! by hfood via Citysearch on 2/5/2011
Shocked to say the least? in the most unpleasant way! As true gourmands who have traveled many continents we were so delighted to discover and experience Zagat?s only ?29? for Houston in food regardless of the ?20? in ambiance, if that. …
My newest favorite restaurant!!!! by NarcisaNJ via Citysearch on 9/22/2010
My newest favorite restaurant!!!! If you are in Houston, and are looking for something special Charivari is the place to go! Everything was of exceptional quality. Food was delicious, well prepared and presented. The staff courteous and…
My Favorite Restaurant in Houston---Period by johnnybob23 via Citysearch on 8/19/2010
Chef Shuster and his wife Maria have continued to surprise me every time we have dined at Charivari over the last several years. My latest visit was for lunch with two friends who never dined there before. I asked them about the special…
Fantastic Birthday Celebration! by gabecortez via Citysearch on 8/13/2010
This Friday I took my wife to Charivari for her birthday celebration. This is a fantastic restaurant for any occasion but Chef Schuster and his wife, Maria, made this evening perhaps the finest dining experience of our lives. We had…
Great place for European food. by RotoWii via Citysearch on 2/15/2009
The lady and i went for Valentines day dinner. We had reservations at 6pm so the restaurant was not too packed yet. Service was exceptional during this point. As time went by, the service started getting slower and slower as the…
Wonderful Quaint and Awesome Food by wifeandi via Citysearch on 12/21/2008
Last night my wife and I were looking around on the internet for somewhere to eat, and LOOK what we found, a little spot of HEAVEN, the restaraunt is in a strip center but very lovely inside and accomodating, there is a sit up bar if you…
I wish I could give 0 stars. by mck28 via Citysearch on 11/22/2008
Did I miss something here? I moved to NYC and then SF and used citysearch to find some decent food in Houston because yelp isn't popular enough. I must say that something is very wrong in Houston if Charivari is one of the locals'…
A very special place by DLSims via Citysearch on 8/25/2008
Charivari has become a place very special to my wife and I. We have dined there on numerous occasions, a number of which were special occasions. We always end up choosing Charivari because we know that we can count on the service being…
Fantastic! by abbeylicious via Citysearch on 8/13/2008
Yes it is located in a strip center, no it's not in an old house or renovated church, but the menu BY FAR makes up for that. I had the lobster and after my first bite and had to sit back and take a moment because it was so good. Dined…
Truly Great Food by cb326 via Citysearch on 4/15/2008
First off the atmosphere isn't great. It's in a strip center (albeit an upscale one) and other than having white tablecloths doesn't make much of an impression inside either. But what it does have is great service and food. \r
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Slow service, but great food by bmwm5driver via Citysearch on 2/24/2008
Food presentation, quality, value and portions are great - Highly recommended!! Service is sloooow. I went twice in a week - once for lunch on a Tuesday and once for dinner on Thursday evening. If you have / need a lot of time to talk…
Not for people in a hurry, but definitely worth the wait. by akitalady via Citysearch on 2/22/2008
Fine European-style dining with fabulous service and delicious food that's unique to this restaurant. They've got seasonal specials, like their fall mushroom festival which we never miss! It's great for a group of friends who want to…
Very Disappointed by snipdoggydog via Citysearch on 2/15/2008
After reading all the glowing reviews about this restaurant, my husband and I were excited to try it on Valentine's night. What a huge disappointment! There is nothing romantic about this place. It is one big room with lots of tables and…
BEST European/French Food in Houston by happydachsies via Citysearch on 8/25/2007
After relocating to Houston from the San Francisco area, we really missed a lot of our favorite restaurants. We tried lots of different European and French type foods in Houston and this is THE BEST thus far (based on our taste buds). My…
Best European by andreirg via Citysearch on 7/18/2007
I love eating at Charivari, I would reccomend this place to anyone with out reserve\r
The food is always fantastic, the waitstaff is very nice and attentive and parking is never a problem.\r
Charivari is like stepping from Texas right…
