Long and short of it. Service was awful. Friendly enough staff, unfortunately very slow to respond, forgetful and not well informed of menu details. Seemed like a very green staff.\n\nI really liked the ambience of Houston's, busy, but not loud. It had a great vibe and a nice synergy with Merc Bar across from them. Hilstone, while nicely designed for appearance was incredibly loud.  Tables seemed smaller and more tightly packed.  You could hear everyone's conversations around you.\n\nFood was great.  Really enjoyed the sushi.  The Hawaiian Rib-eye was however tough. Ribs were great as usual.\n\nAnother issue was the check was short by $100 when it arrived.  They forgot to add what we drank and ate on the patio.  Took over 15 minutes to get it cleared up.  This place must be under new management and wait staff.  I didn't recognize anyone from the old Houston's staff.\n\nSeems way too corporate in mentality like Applebee's or Chili's.  The only reason to go there is for the food, but for some of us that's just not enough.\n\nI really hope they can turn this place around.