Lucio's

Been holding out for this spot (idk why!!) and it was well worth the wait.

Standouts were the steamed clams and chorizo, goat cheese Apple salad, and the no corkage fee on Wednesday nights.

It's truly a "refined and relaxed" atmosphere. No silly fluff and I appreciate that.

They have a great wine selection if you don't have time to swing by a store beforehand!

I have been wanting to come here for years based on the great yelp reviews. There are always some bad reviews for every restaurant but those I chalk up to: psychos, people that are having a bad day, or just don't now any better. They are usually from people that are not doing reviews with any consistency so I ignore those.

Fellow Yelpers did not disappoint on the crab cakes. I make crab cakes 1-2 a year for special occasions and I use a recipe that is a Robert Irvine/Tyler Florence amalgam. I don't like to use "best ever" as I could have another crab cake somewhere that is very different but also very good. This was a 10 out of 10. I am not even sure what the chef does for a binder because it's pretty much all crab meat. Also I am going to have to figure out how they are really seared and super crispy on top/bottom but it's not deep fried or again covered in breading. I would have like a little more of the sauce on the plate but we used all that was provided.

That was my wife's starter I had the tomato and burrata salad which was super fresh and tasty. It went great with the crab cake also.

The bread service is about the only thing that didn't seem inline with the rest of the dinner, we were very hungry when we got there but why fill up on bread?

I had also read people rave about the steaks there which is odd to me. I eat a lot of steaks at great steak houses (Pappas, Mastros, Capital Grill, Flemings, Vic and Anthony's......) I would not go to Lucio's to have steak. If you thinking the same way you need to re-think your mindset when going there. The selection of steak is very narrow because it's not a steak house but if you are in the mood for a steak go there. My wife order the filet which comes with some layered potatoes. It was VERY VERY good. Expertly cooked and seasoned. I am not sure what we could have asked more from that plate.

I had the short rib which was excellent. The risotto with the short rib perfect pair and don't eat one bit of that short rib without some risotto on the fork my friend. It wouldn't be justice to your taste buds.

We also did desserts chocolate brownie and the "bubbles" special. The bubbles is they have it on special is definitely something to have with multiple people and dig in with spoons.

Please is of course clean and very welcoming very much a sole proprietorship run by someone that cares about the product and that is present with all the staff. Service was great and not pretencious.

Lastly, the place is know to BYOB (its in the name) There is no hard liquor there which probably makes it more laid back. We took some amazing bottles of wine with us that would have been $300+ so I have kids that need to go to college and am not a politician so can't be dropping $300-600 on wine for a dinner for two. They have a corking fee which I did not mind and we had white with starters and red with dinner and took both unfinished bottles back home.

They do have a succinct wine list that is very reasonable for restaurant of this caliber so no need to bring wine if you don't want to.

Lucio's is great for date night but I also saw groups of friends there having a great dinner. Definitely want to bring some friends there with a couple bottles of great wine.

25th wedding anniversary dinner was incredible! Found this gem online, and it was beyond expectations! Ambiance was fresh and romantic, gentle buzz of others enhanced the ambiance. Service was informed, owner and wife created a family feel the immediately wanted a second visit, and so knowledgeable of all items (definitely include the cheese board). We both had the "special" ribeye and halibut (fish of the day), and both were incredible. Dessert was apple pie baked 3 hours this morning. Porchini mushroom soup
(from the movie "the rundown") is not to be skipped. Bring your own wine and tecorking fee excluded on Wednesdays makes for an exceptional anniversary date. We absolutely loved everything about our meal, service, and celebration (including a surprise celebratory dessert, candle included). All the stars, all the vibes, all the

A hidden gem! Loved my night here spent with my husband and two other couples. Intimate, quiet & so classy. The server, ambiance & all of the food we ordered were fantastic. The beef carpaccio, fish special entree & the crème brûlée were my favorites of the night but not a single dish was bad. A lot of the menu is gluten free as well which is impressive considering how good everything was. The guys all loved the brownie & bread pudding! Loved the byob option! Can't wait to go back soon!

This is a great place if you want a more intimate dinner with friends or a great date night too. The service was great from the valet to everyone on the inside of the restaurant. I believe our servers name was Irina, she was amazing! Truly related to each table. Offered us suggestions, had us laughing with her personable stories, and is such a nice surprise, she truly was a highlight of our dinner.

As for the food, did not disappoint from what I've heard. Everything was cooked to perfection and the flavors were great. We had the calamari for appetizer and then I had the soup du jour and then the yellow fin tuna as an entree. My boyfriend had the lamb chops which were seasoned very well and were very good.

I'd definitely recommend this place if you haven't been.

Finally made it here for a birthday dinner and had an awesome experience! Food was exquisite and service was excellent. Our server, Irina, was friendly, attentive, and on point. She really made the night perfect for our party of 4. My ribeye steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked to medium rare perfection. Scallops were tasty and tender, and the risotto was excellent. There is a reason they have been in business 17 years. We had a perfectly enjoyable intimate dinner tonite, and will be coming back in the future.

Lucio's is my wife and I's favorite place in Houston. It's such a hidden gem. All their food is amazing but it's almost impossible for me not to get the steak. It's easily a top 5 steak in Houston. Plus it's BYOB, so we bring our own wine rather than paying restaurant markup for a mediocre bottle.

Their service is also amazing and it's just one lady! She works her butt off and makes sure everyone is taken care of.

We recommend Lucio's to all our friends. Such a great spot.

Food were very good. My family were picky eaters and they loved everything, which was pretty rare. We tried duck, short ribs, and pork duo and few other dishes. All were very well prepared and tasty. Missing a bit in presentation of the dishes and decor of the restaurant. All the elements were there but could use a little more intimacy feeling to it. Good service and overall a good experience.

Perfect place for a date night. Food is amazing, I had the steak which was seasoned quite well. The highlight was the apple pie. So good I had to order it twice! Love the ambiance and the service was impeccable. Going back very soon.

Update: came back with a group of friends. We sat outdoors since the weather was lovely out. Consistency is key. Again, food was great, the outdoor area was very pleasant. Fortunately we had the same server as the first time I went and it was a pleasure having her tend to us yet again. Unfortunately I forgot her name.

Let me start by saying that I did not know what this place was, but I drive past it when going to my home. After numerous attempts to get a reservation at the neighboring restaurant, I took to Yelp to find out what Lucio's is all about. My fellow Yelpers did not disappoint, and neither did Lucio's.

Getting a reservation here was easy, although when you add the acronym BYOB to the end of any place, it raises some questions.

We had guests in from town, and were seated immediately. Our server was amazing (sorry I did not get her name) and she offered suggestions. For starters, we ordered the Artisan Cheese Plate, which has some really tasty cheeses on it. We enjoyed that with the Silver Oak Cab that I brought in (there is a corkage fee but worth it IMO). On that note, they do offer wines there.

For my meal I ordered the filet mignon cooked medium rare. It was fantastic! Cooked to perfection and seasoned so well! Everyone at the table raved about the food and we all agree that it was the right choice to come to Lucio's.