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    Almost Famous

    4.1 (16 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Juke Box
    Karaoke
    Outdoor seating

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    Jose L.

    Stopped by on a Friday after work, during their "WTF Power Hour" Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays (as of August 2025) featuring $1 mini martini's until 6PM. Ambiance: 3/5 Parking is a mix. There is pay for parking, it's not much as $5 but it's a small lot, and there seems to be a gravel sided parking behind it which you have to be careful to park at. Which basically you can be charged or towed for. It was 5:30 and the place was buzzing, with the doorman indicating that it was busy inside and that it was. And so was the patio area with no spot to sit. We stood for a bit, but thankfully shortly after, a couple left and offered our group their bench. Service: 5/5 Bartenders are friendly and were working quick to get to everyone. Even though it was busy, they managed it well. During the happy hour was informed you can only order 2 drinks per person. Drinks: 4/5 Happy Hour Mini Espresso Martini: 4/5- nothing noteworthy, it was simple and tasted fine. Gin Martini (filthy) 5/5- not a listed cocktail, but bartender was focused when he made it with my selected gin (Hendricks) smooth and just right on filth. Vodka Martini (3/5) - my friend ordered it and didn't want it. It had a bite when sipped, but the more we let it sit and marinate, it smoothed out. There was a food truck in the front, but we didn't order from there. Spot is nice, depending the time you go (Happy Hour) it will be crowded.

    Sunday $5 mimosas
    Kathryn G.

    I like this bar! super cute small town vibe bar! parking is limited but has a nice outdoor patio and they have food trucks! They have fun events through out the week. They also have game out in the back! come try it out!

    Espresso Martini
    Zach H.

    Small but charming interior bar in the Heights. Great outdoor turfed space in the back with TVs and some outdoor games. Drinks were definitely "Heights prices." Two espresso martinis were $35+ total. Good news is they were good and the bartenders were great!

    Dismissive bar tenders

    was really excited to try Almost Famous for the first time and had heard great things about the atmosphere. Unfortunately, my experience didn't match the expectations. We went on a Saturday midday and it was surprisingly slow, which made the interaction at the bar even more disappointing. When we asked a few basic questions about drinks, the bartender came across as dismissive and lacked basic manners and professionalism. It felt uncomfortable and unwelcoming, especially as first-time guests just trying to get a feel for the menu. We ended up leaving shortly after because the service just wasn't there. I'm always happy to give places a fair shot, but first impressions matter, especially in hospitality. I hope this was just an off day, because the space itself has potential.

    Gross sink

    Genuinely shocked this place has 4.3 stars here. 1. It has no identity. It's supposed to be a cocktail bar but its cocktails are really awful. I had to send mine back. It's also not a casual bar bc it has 3 beers on tap. So I can't get a good beer on tap or a good drink. K. 2. Like I mentioned, I don't know what this place is supposed to be. The decor is sort of modern like they're trying to be an upscale cocktail bar but they also play only country music and have tv screens and other non upscale cocktail decor going on like Polaroids on the wall. It isn't an interesting juxtaposition, it's just confusing. 3. Cocktails were impressively bad. 4. Bathrooms were gross. It looks like they haven't cleaned the sinks in weeks. Photo here. 5. We tried bringing our kids during brunch and were given attitude. Totally ok for a place to be 21+, but there was no sign. So it was a weird interaction. Wanted to love this place as we love restaurants/bars in craftsman houses with big yards, but this was bad all around.

    Miriam N.

    Met the GM Anthony and he was so pleasant. ! Great bar, chill vibes and good drinks, open parking.

    Saba Y.

    Such a fun neighborhood spot! My espresso martini was delightful. The whiskey sour was also amazing. The service was also amazing. I can't wait to visit this place again soon!

    Old fashioned

    Great drinks. Visited for the first time and they had a fall drink menu the smores old fashioned was delicious also had not your grandmas pie. Service is okay. We visited early and they had one bartender. Ambience depends on the crowd..but they have a big outdoor area.

    Espresso martini
    Kathy H.

    Located in the heights off 19th. It is a quaint location that has a good indoor and outdoor ambiance. Outside have a selection of games. Their drink prices are as expected for the heights. Their staff are nice and knowledgeable. We look forward to go back here again.

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    Review Highlights - Almost Famous

    Stopped by on a Friday after work, during their "WTF Power Hour" Wednesdays, Thursday, Fridays (as of August 2025) featuring $1 mini martini's until 6PM.

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    Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

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    They just opened, so I'll be nice and overlook a couple small hiccups for now. Here's the…read morebreakdown: Good: Great music, stylish design, and vacation vibes, the kind that transports you straight out of Houston to a beach restaurant in Miami or Cozumel. Food was decent, definitely a fun spot for a casual night out prior to checking out all the bars on the same street Not So Good: - $20 for parking is a bit of a turnoff. Most restaurants, especially on busy streets, still offer complimentary parking or validation. This felt a little out of place. - Automatic 20% gratuity for a table of two was unexpected, especially given that service wasn't particularly great. I usually tip 20% anyway, but it's worth mentioning, especially for those who might not catch it and end up double tipping (like I have in the past). I live nearby, so I'll definitely give them another shot soon after they've had some time to settle in and will try some of their cocktails. Hopefully, the next visit earns that 5th star instead of losing more.

    Margarita was just okay.. Didn't taste like there was anything in it. which could or could not be a…read moregood thing . The green chicken enchilada verde was very yummy!! I would definitely get that again. Beans and rice were just okay but did the job. Service wasn't amazing but it was late around 9 pm . The music was super loud which i hated because i couldn't hear my friend i was with . Parking lot isn't even pavement. outside seating is the best as it was hot inside restaurant. I was impressed by the chips and salsa! I will have to go back again to try the pina colada an have some more enchiladas!

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    Say No Mas - Chicken fajitas

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    Getting a reservation last minute was tricky but doable. We were greeted by amazing staff, the…read morewaiters were super friendly and helpful. I would like to preface, this isn't a cheap quick dinner restaurant but I highly recommend coming at least once. We found it on the Michelin guide. I love the inside of the restaurant, the layout is fun and intimate. *grilled oysters were good. The flavor from the n'duja with the bits of pecan was something I would never think to pair. Great start! * elk tartare was surprisingly amazing. I always find tartare to be a tough dish to make outstanding and with elk I was hesitant to try but happy we tried it. The plate was cleaned by the time we finished. The cracker was light and paired well with it. * maitake mushrooms were so good that we had to split it evenly so no one got an unfair amount lol The sauce is like a coffee/caramel/chocolately savory sauce. Mt description doesn't do it justice. It's umami but has a caramelized feel. Just get it! * pork chop was the best pork chop we've had. We typically order steak over pork chops at restaurants but heard great things. Tender and flavorful. I will say it's a very rich dish so be mindful of that but highly recommended * grits, this was the dark horse. It was our favorite tapa. We laugh bc we didn't think grits would be the fav, out of all the amazing dishes. But the beef cheek underneath the silky grits... YUM! I'll be craving them *basque cheesecake was good but not the best we've had. But it's also hard to compete with all the other dishes we had

    Overall very mediocre for the exorbitant price they charge…read more We've driven past this place so many times and were finally excited to try it. We love elevated tapas style restaurants so we had to see what it was all about! Unfortunately, the food just didn't wow me at all. It was fine, but fine doesn't cut it for this price. Food: - Duck Liver: 6/10 I LOVE pate so this one was extra disappointing. They pureed it so much that it lost all texture and was like a butter. If that was the only thing off, it would be fine. But the other flavors in there just didn't work for me. The sweetness and oiliness that they added were too overpowering that I could hardly taste the liver itself. The bread was great though. - Elk Tartare: 10/10 I'm not the biggest fan of tartare but this was the best tartare I've ever had and the best dish of the night! The sunflower cracker was amazing; it gave a nice toasty nutty flavor that contrasted with the yuzu underneath. I love all the different textures going on in this dish, which is why I like it better than other tartares which tend to be only chewy/slimy/wet. - Maitake: 8/10 Cooked really nicely. Perfectly crisp and flaky. Just a little too sour for me. - Okra: 7/10 The Gouda sauce was interesting but the okra itself was nothing special. It was nicely roasted and charred. - Pork chop: 6/10 As the main dish of the night, this was quite disappointing. No interesting flavors whatsoever. You can't really taste the chamomile dusting unless you lick it directly. The jowl that they spread on top didn't taste like anything distinct. In fact, I didn't like the texture of it because it was crunchy in a way that felt like I was crunching through little bits of tiny bone... - Basque cheesecake: 9/10 The dessert rounded out the evening nicely. Solid cheesecake. No complaints. Service: Honestly too "attentive" to the point that it was annoying and disruptive. They would interrupt us every 10 minutes it felt like. And the food came out pretty slowly.

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    Jun - Green curry

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    4.1(231 reviews)
    1.1 miThe Heights

    Don't understand how you could give this place a bad review. It's phenomenal…read more We came for happy hour on a Saturday. Sat at the bar, I loved the bar! Super comfy and staff are friendly. Personally main dinning space looked dark so bar was ideal. We tried 4 different types of specialty cocktails, if you come at happy hour they are $3 off. These are craft cocktails, extremely extremely delicious. My favorites were the cocktail with beet and the cocktail with coconut and turmeric. Food was fantastic!! I loved how they served it in waves and not all at the same time. It felt more like a culinary experience. We had the cucumber salad which is a must. Followed by corn, which is good and totally unlike anything I've ever had before. Then the red fish which was sooooo good. Then the pork shoulder with coconut rice and together that was to die for. Plus the salt and vinegar potato's which I'd gladly have as a snack anytime. So so good!! Would come back honestly every week if I could!

    My fiance and I brought our mothers here to try the tasting menu for an early Mother's Day…read morecelebration. I was really excited to eat here, but ultimately my experience did not live up to the restaurant's reputation. The first two courses on the tasting menu were fantastic (highly recommend the gulf shrimp aguachile and fried head cheese), but every other dish afterwards either lacked textural variety or well rounded flavor. The tamale course was overly soft to the point of mushiness, the carrots course was overwhelmingly spicy for our whole table, and we all agreed that most of the other courses were too salty. Service was friendly, but the courses were rolled out with VERY inconsistent timings (ranging anywhere between 5 minutes to over 25 minutes of waiting in between finishing one course and receiving the next). Our waiter also forgot to bring us our boxed leftovers even after I had reminded him for it while paying for the check. The experience was somewhat worthwhile but I left the restaurant wishing I could have treated our mothers to a smoother experience. - Ambiance: 4/5 - Food: 2/5 - Service: 3/5

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    Jun - Gulf Shrimp Aguachile

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