Eater Houston Names Perseid One of the City's Best Hidden Gem Restaurants

Eater Houston names Perseid one of the city's best hidden gem restaurants, praising Aaron Bludorn's French bistro for redefining hotel dining with standout dishes and desserts.
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Eater Houston
June 19, 2025
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In a newly updated guide to Houston's best hidden gem restaurants, Eater Houston spotlighted Perseid as a standout destination that's redefining what hotel dining can be. The feature challenges the misconception that hotel restaurants fall short, positioning Perseid as proof that exceptional cuisine and hospitality can thrive within a boutique hotel setting.

The article highlights the breadth of chef Aaron Bludorn's French bistro menu, from fluffy breakfast pancakes to showstopping dinner dishes like saucy short rib with pomme Anna, escargot vol au vent, crawfish sausage with Creole sauce, and duck frites with mango. Eater reserves special praise for the desserts, calling out warm, sugar-coated beignets bursting with spiced berry coulis and a museum-worthy éclair brightened with raspberry ganache and pistachio crème.

The feature also notes Perseid's versatility, recommending the hotel's listening lounge and bar area for guests seeking a more casual atmosphere while still enjoying drinks and bites from the restaurant. Being included in Eater's curated list of underrated Houston gems—alongside decades-old institutions and beloved neighborhood favorites—signals Perseid's rapid ascent as a dining destination worthy of citywide attention.

SULLTRAIN, as the communications partner for Hotel Saint Augustine and Perseid, is proud to see this recognition from one of the food world's most influential voices. For the full list of Houston's hidden gem restaurants, explore the original guide from Eater Houston below.

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