Located in the heart of downtown Houston at 1000 Prairie St, The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar stands as a testament to the rich culinary traditions of the American South. This establishment captures the essence of Southern hospitality, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every guest feel right at home. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor exploring the vibrant streets of Houston, Texas, this venue provides a unique dining experience that blends historical charm with modern comfort. The philosophy behind the restaurant is simple: to serve honest, soulful food that celebrates the flavors and techniques passed down through generations, all while maintaining a sophisticated yet relaxed environment suitable for any occasion.
The culinary approach at The Moonshiners is deeply rooted in the concept of comfort food elevated to a higher standard. By sourcing quality ingredients and focusing on traditional preparation methods, the kitchen team ensures that every dish tells a story of heritage and passion. The interior design complements this narrative, featuring rustic elements that pay homage to the storied history of Southern culture, creating a space where conversation flows as easily as the carefully curated beverage selection. It is a place where the pace of life seems to slow down, allowing diners to truly appreciate the craftsmanship behind every plate served.
Key Highlights of the Experience
Authentic Southern Culinary Traditions: The menu is a thoughtful exploration of Southern cuisine, featuring classic recipes that emphasize bold flavors, slow-cooked meats, and fresh, seasonal produce. Each dish is prepared with a focus on authenticity, ensuring that the essence of the region is captured in every bite.
A Curated Beverage Program: Beyond the food, the establishment is well-regarded for its extensive selection of spirits and craft cocktails. The bar program is designed to complement the robust flavors of the menu, offering a variety of options that range from timeless classics to innovative concoctions that highlight local ingredients and unique flavor profiles.
Prime Downtown Houston Location: Situated at 1000 Prairie St, the restaurant is perfectly positioned for those looking to enjoy a meal before or after exploring the cultural landmarks, theaters, and parks of downtown Houston. Its central location makes it an ideal meeting point for both professional gatherings and casual social outings.
Warm and Inviting Atmosphere: The ambiance is carefully crafted to provide a welcoming retreat from the bustling city. With its blend of rustic charm and contemporary service, the environment is designed to foster connection and enjoyment, making it a staple for those seeking a memorable dining experience in the heart of the city.
The commitment to quality and service is evident in every aspect of the operation at The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar. From the moment guests walk through the doors, they are greeted by a team dedicated to providing a seamless and enjoyable experience. The focus remains on creating a space where the community can gather to share a meal, celebrate milestones, or simply enjoy the company of friends and family. By maintaining a balance between culinary excellence and a relaxed, approachable vibe, the restaurant continues to be a significant part of the downtown Houston dining landscape.
As the culinary scene in Houston continues to evolve, The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar remains steadfast in its dedication to the traditions that define Southern hospitality. It is more than just a place to eat; it is a destination that invites guests to slow down and savor the experience of a well-prepared meal. Whether you are seeking a hearty dinner, a refreshing drink, or a place to unwind after a long day, this establishment offers a consistent and high-quality experience that reflects the spirit of the South. We invite you to visit us at 1000 Prairie St and discover the flavors and atmosphere that make this location a cherished part of the Houston community.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Outdoor seating
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Great wine list
Serves local specialty
Sport
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Late-night food
Private dining room
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Groups
Tourists
University students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking
Menus
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Reviews The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar
365 Notary Docs
19-06-2026
I ordered the catfish filet, pilaf rice and tomato soup. The catfish is totally blend. I asked waitress if it was seasoned she said yes it's in the batter but it's not. It's just batter. The texture and crunch was definitely awesome, just … More
Markus Broussard
07-06-2026
Attended with my family of four. When we walked to the door, no one really greeted us and it took about 25 minutes before someone noticed they were sitting at a table and bring us a menu. It was not really busy at all on Sunday, although the football game was on. The food made up for everything. It was amazing tasted really well. The fish was well cooked and well seasoned. The burger was really good. Bacon was on point on the burger, chicken fingers crispy and flavorful not dry.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 70–80
Food: 5
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Special events
No special event
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Booth seating
Parking space
Somewhat difficult to find parking
Parking options
Paid parking lot, Free street parking
Kid-friendliness
Somewhat kid friendly as far as space is concerned and they offer limited kids menu. Chicken fingers and grilled cheese.
Wheelchair accessibility
Definitely wheelchair accessible entrance, very few tables available inside for handicap or wheelchair.
Glen Morris
04-06-2026
The food here was really great along with very friendly and personable service! They had quite a deep variety and it a good quality of food as well. The restaurant was pretty busy, but we were able to find a table late at night. It is right … More
Kourtney Thomas
02-06-2026
If I could give the food 10 stars I would! The food was some of the best food we’ve ever had! The fried green tomatoes were melt in your mouth delicious and the bbq nachos were to die for! The shrimp tacos had the best flavor and sauce we’ve ever had! We will definitely be back! This place was a 10/10! More
Laura Lenau
26-05-2026
The service and atmosphere are the stars of the show! Food was so-so.
We stopped in for dinner and got a brisket grilled cheese and the brisket burger. The burger had very little sauce and barely any meat. The grilled cheese was loaded with meat, but very little cheese and too much sauce. My husband was still hungry after his burger and ate half of my sandwich.
We got fries and kettle chips as our sides. The fries were good, but the chips just tasted like oil with barely any salt on them (and no salt or pepper in the tables).
We left full, which was the goal, but we probably won't stop in again.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 3
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Monica Foster, Broker
15-04-2026
The husband and I decided to come here last night and we are so glad we did! When you walk you, there's a sign telling you to seat yourself, so we did. I do not recall our server's name, but we had a couple of different people stop by … More
Alyssa Sikkema
24-03-2026
We ate at Moonshiners and overall had a good experience. The brisket nachos were delicious & could be shared about 8+ people! The shrimp tacos were delicious! Nashville hot chicken sandwich was good too! The bathrooms were dirty/needed to be cleaned up. The chairs are very loud/screechy when you move them. We had great service though!
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 10–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 2
Noise level
Loud, but you can still talk
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Jennie Rountree
17-02-2026
I had the BLT with a side salad. My husband had the smoked brisket sandwich with a side salad. Finally, our son had the signature burger with a side of fried okra. The food was pretty good. My husband’s sandwich was a little dry though. Our … More
Dr. Sophia Thomas (Hayia Sophia)
16-02-2026
The food had potential, but not everything hit the mark. The burger looked great on the plate, but the bacon was disappointingly soggy, and the onions and tomatoes didn’t have that crisp, fresh bite I expected. On the bright side, the burger patty and fries were flavorful and well-seasoned, and the chicken and waffles were definitely the standout dish—crispy, sweet, and full of flavor.
The atmosphere was lovely, and the drinks were solid, especially the mimosa. But the service? It started off rough. I almost walked out because of the energy. It’s hard for me to enjoy a meal when... ummmm.. To their credit, things got better toward the end, but that first impression lingered.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
USD 30–50
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Wait time
No wait
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Davi
12-02-2026
Came here after an orchestral concert. I ordered the brisket nachos and It was good. The food was not as temperature hot as I would have liked and the chips did get soggy very quickly. Also, the server was multitasking beyond a reasonable … More
K B
10-02-2026
Was looking to grab dinner and this place walking distance from the hotel. Ordered catfish and Mac and cheese. It was pretty good More
Tamika Bartley
07-02-2026
It was a great space to take it easy and lounge a bit. I ordered the blackened shrimp pasta and it was delicious with rich sauce. We had a large group; book club, truly enjoyed ourselves. More
JT Reno
31-01-2026
During a brief stay in Houston, walked downtown and visited this place. Never been but glad we came. EXCELLENT FOOD! Perfect service. Nachos were really good...didnt use the standard corn chips. Perfect wings. Next time we are in town, we will definately be going back.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Special events
Not sure
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating
David Graham
20-12-2025
Over priced weak cocktails. Food was mediocre but fresh and hot. Had to ask for refills of iced tea. We were brought small plates with our appetizer that had two insects on them. They were dead. Watching a homeless lady change clothes during the meal didn’t help at all. Desert was beautiful but very standard. More
Tim Froling
17-12-2025
The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar is a rustic eatery that offers a cozy atmosphere, ideal for indulging in moonshine and whiskey cocktails along with some Southern comfort fare. During our visit, we tried the biscuits and gravy as well … More
Brian J
09-12-2025
This was my first time in Houston. This was also the first restaurant that I chose when I arrived. I was actually excited to try their old fashioned cocktail and the fried catfish, however the server recommended the brisket sandwich. We … More
Michael Collins
29-11-2025
Awesome place. Enjoyed the atmosphere and banter. Great food as well
Madeleine Villanueva
22-11-2025
AMAZING food and service. Our server, Joel, took great care of us by explaining the menu and specialty drinks! Would definitely recommend and WILL BE RETURNING. :) More
Lisa Marie
01-11-2025
The food was absolutely fantastic! I was afraid that the sauce on the chicken would be too hot, but it was just perfect. This was easily one of the best meals that I’ve had in a while. … More
Charmaine Brim
10-10-2025
I’ve eaten here a few times. The Hot Nashville Chicken quesadillas are amazing! The waffles and hot chicken with the JAM and syrup was good too! The Mac n cheese was mid but I have been here numerous times! I’ll be back! More
Stacy Takes a Bite
28-09-2025
Super great wings! I'm usually a dry rub fan, so hesitated when the waitress recommended these. But they blew me away. Fall off the bone tender. The breading was crispy and delicious! The sauce had a little bite to it, but not too much. A … More
Mike Mack
17-09-2025
I have never need to a perfect place so I won’t likely ever give a 5 star overall review, but I’m going to tell you that the BlackBerry chicken and waffles is off the hook amazing!!! Happened to come here last night and it was good. Had the … More
Nikolai Mannsfeld
12-09-2025
We loved the food here! We checked out this place while we were looking for something to eat for dinner. Loved the pulled pork tacos, the delicious butter cake desert, and refreshing drinks! Place was an easy walking distance from the main … More
Nicole Lopez
24-07-2025
This place used to be be good. Had a table of 6 in a nearly empty restaurant & still had to fllag down for refills. Food was sub par, at best. This was so disappointing because I've been here before & it USED to be to be good. I ordered the fried green tomatoes topped with crab. It had absolutely NO flavor. More
John Augillard
21-07-2025
Came here to celebrate my 50th birthday. Had a blast with family and friends. The staff was friendly and professional. I gave four stars because we had a large party and they didn't allow us to do separate checks. Plus my daughter emailed and called to verify this information before going and no one responded, so we took our chances. Besides that, the food was good. I had hoped the Nashville hot chicken would be spicy, but I eat habanero peppers often so it just may have been too mild for me, but not the average person. I plan to be back, just not with a large party.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
USD 20–30
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Outdoor patio / terrace
Jon Hunt
16-06-2025
Natalie was our server and she was great. She offered us great suggestions and helped us with our menu decisions. We had the shrimp tacos, pulled pork sandwich, the pulled pork breakfast tacos and the signature burger. All meals were great. Would visit again. More
Mike Mireles
14-06-2025
This past Tuesday, we headed downtown to catch the Blue Man Group at Jones Hall. We had a bit of time to kill and needed to grab some grub, so we stumbled upon The Moonshiners by accident—and honestly, I’m glad we did. It’s a pretty cool little spot with a chill vibe, and the staff was super friendly. I think we had two servers helping us out, and they were both awesome.
The boys and I went for burgers, and my wife got some fried shrimp tacos. The burgers were great! I’m already looking forward to going back and trying them again. My 8-year-old didn’t want everything on his, lol (we shared). As for the tacos, my wife really ejoyed them—and I got a quick bite, and wow, they were tasty!
We didn’t have time to try dessert, but that’s definitely on our list for next time. We’re already planning to go back!
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area
Marshneil D'Souza
05-06-2025
Amazing food. Nachos and shrimp tacos were really good. The chicken and waffles were also really good. Our server was really not friendly and helpful at all. And in peak summer this restaurant didn't really have the air on. Drinks were good. More
Marialexandraa Ochoa
03-06-2025
Came in for a quick drink, and they did not disappoint. The menu looked pretty good as well! The whole bar had a very cute southern vibe. More
A & K Home Decor
24-05-2025
Giving it a 3 stars because what the freaaakk. HOW did 2 drinks make me black out??????? The drink (Apple Pie) was amazing but wow. Totally shocked at me blacking out by just drinking TWO drinks. Y'all definitely need a warning sign to only drink one drink. The brisket nachos were disgusting. More
Reviews The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar