Stopped over for some good ol chicken wings. The bar was pretty empty for a Friday evening…read more I ordered mango habemero wings with a side of fries. The wings were good. Nicely cooked and the fries had a light seasoning which I didn't care for

Great service. Cozy environment. Good food. I'd recommend this place!!! Staffs are friendly.read more

If going twice in two nights when visiting from L.A. isn't a testament to a great bar, I don't know…read morewhat is. I ate at Norigami Tuesday night and it was great as were the cocktails served up at the nextdoor bar called Hidden Bar. On Tuesday, I tried the Thai Chili Ginger Margarita ($13) and it was great, complete with a hunk of candied ginger which I "gingerly" consumed throughout my drink experience...see what I did there? Next, I had the Three Dots and a Daiquiri ($13) with Rum, Lime, Velvet Falernum, All Spice and Pineapple and it was very similar to one of my favorite tiki drinks, the Three Dots and a Dash, complete with 3 luxardo cherries. To finish, I had the absolutely incredible Golden Laurel ($16) with Gin, Italicus Bergamot, House Greek Botanical Bitters and Sea Salt. It is equally beautiful served with a clear bay leaf and delicious. Last night, I was guided by the friendly bartender to try the Et Tu Banana" ($15) with Banana Bourbon, Spiced Pear, Creme de Banane, Campari and Citric Acid. I was a little worried about the cocktail being overly banana-y but it wasn't at all. It was a fantastic drink. For my last call, he recommended the Left Hand ($13) with Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Chocolate Bitters. Again, fantastic. Both nights, the bartenders and drinks were fantastic. Ambiance is nice with moody lighting. They even have a bidet toilet seat in the bathroom! Hidden Bar is a "hidden" gem, for sure. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Stopped by The Hidden Bar for drinks and let me just say... the ambiance is EVERYTHING the…read moreaesthetic is super cute, very picture-worthy, and definitely gives that "night out with the girls" vibe. They even have a selfie ring light on the wall, which is such a fun touch for pictures (because if you didn't take pics, did you even go??) Now--fair warning--we went on a Friday night and it was PACKED. We were lucky enough to find seats, but it was so crowded we could barely talk without yelling, and we were basically shoulder-to-shoulder with the people around us Other than that, it's a really nice spot to grab drinks, hang out with friends, and get some cute content. Would I go again? Yes... just maybe not on a Friday night

What a gem of a food hall!! With lots of food options to pick from, there's bound to be something…read morefor everyone! I love that they have all day happy hour on Tuesdays at the bar also! You can see their happy hour menu on their website. Greg (the bartender) is the absolute best! It was like he read my mind and brought me a drink right when I was going to ask for one on multiple occasions. This place is so spacious with plenty of seating! There's even the "Roxy Room" upstairs which you can rent out for any private events. For the food, you order at one of the food stands that you like and receive a text when it's ready to get picked up. I was so torn inbetween all the options that were presented to me, but decided to go with Blk Mkt Birria. Their birria tacos were great! There was something slightly spicy about them (maybe the tortilla since it was a literal red color?) so if you are SUPER sensitive to spice I wouldnt order these. They did have limited edition Birria Tamales which I just HAD to try. Honestly they were just a tad bit dry on their own but drenching it in the Birria consommé (which is what the consommé was meant for) it was great! I need to come back here to try all the other food vendors! I already know the bar is a vibe so I gotta see if each genre of food will have my mind blown :) Next time I come, I do wanna try Mad Dogs, the Pita-Ria, Seoulside, Bird Haus, or Cvche. But I only have one stomach so I think it'll take multiple times coming here to try all the food I want, but it's ok it's totally worth!

Conservatory consists of a number of restaurants that you can order from. Food varies from fried…read morechicken, birrias, bubble tea to sushi. There is a full bar in the middle. After ordering, you can seat at any of the open table. They will send a text when you order is ready for pickup. I tried the Birria Tacos with the dip. It was very tasty. It comes in 3s so plenty of food. Also ordered a side of guacamole. I was stuffed by the end. Did not have room of dessert. Would go back to try the other food stalls. Nice ambiance with music playing in the background.

I've ordered from Paparruchos once before and recently decided to give it another try after a…read moreserious hankering for Mexican food. I didn't have a car and this place is conveniently across the street, so it became the default option. I remembered my first experience wasn't great, but I couldn't recall exactly why--this second visit quickly reminded me. When I ordered over the phone, I was a little taken aback to learn they don't use traditional Mexican white cheeses like Oaxaca or queso fresco--only mozzarella. That honestly stumped me, and the woman on the phone could probably tell by my pause. The tacos themselves were good, but very small. They also came with only one corn tortilla instead of the usual double tortilla you'd expect from street tacos. On top of that, the order was five tacos instead of the more common six for around the same price point ($14.99), which seems to be a growing trend but still feels disappointing. There were no complimentary chips and salsa, so I had to order those separately. The upside is that the salsa selection was actually pretty good. I also ordered fries, not realizing they were $7. While the portion was decent, they definitely didn't feel like a $7 side--more in the $4-$5 range. Overall, the tacos did satisfy my craving, but not enough to make this a go-to spot. Paparucho will likely remain a last-resort option for me when I'm craving Mexican food and don't have many other choices nearby.

Came here twice while in town. I was staying across the street and this was the closest spot. I was…read morehere for 5 days and ended up going here twice. My server Yonn? was so pleasant and even recommended some things for me to try. Now everyone knows i am a soup head. They had the best chicken soup which comes with rice, carrots and potatoes. I also tried the buffalo wings which had a lovely kick to them. When i came back the 2nd time i ordered the same thing. Lol and i also got a mango margarita the first visit and a strawberry the second time. I would definitely recommend and make sure to ask for Yolien P! He was the best!

Bartender: Richo…read more Strawberry Lemon Drop (Tito's): 10/10 Espresso Martini with Tequila: 8/10 Yoo-hoo: 9/10

Stopped by The Cellar Bar where the ambiance is pretty straightforward, nothing overly flashy about…read morethe space, but it works well for a casual bar atmosphere. Drinks were fairly priced, especially if you make it before happy hour ends at 7. The crowd was chill and the music was great. One thing that stood out is that they allow you to bring food in from next door since the bar doesn't serve food. It's a nice option if you plan to stay for a while and want something to snack on. Overall, it's a solid, laid-back spot!

If you know, you know... Duckey McShweeney's is so underrated! More people should know about this…read moreplace because besides their drinks, they have great bar food. Trust me, GET THE WINGS!!! Original! Naked! I love getting the wings here. This pizza is also really good. If you want dip, get the queso with beef. If you going during the day, you can actually order sushi from next door (Sushi on Post Oak) and it'll be brought to you. SUSHI AND WINGS??? Sign me tf up! However, it's one of my fave late night spots.

First, do NOT get held up on this being labeled an "Irish Bar". Don't let that deter you from this…read moreplace. It is a regular sports bar with Irish flair/themes and a couple menu items. We stumbled upon this place and thought we'd try it out. It's a very friendly, fun, and welcoming place for anyone. You can feel this the moment you walk in. The drinks were unique, strong, but very good. I loved the TV's located all around with different sports/games on. I also loved the gambling & stocks ticker. The food was unique but incredibly delicious. There are plenty of option for anyone. The dartboards, shuffleboard, and couches in the back made for a fun atmosphere. The service was attentive, helpful, and respectful. I am not certain, but I am confident that the manager was walking around often. It was nice to see! One request, if I may: with a name like Ducky McShweeney's, you MUST have some merch: t-shirts, shot glasses, pint glasses, etc. I would've walked out with something, for sure!

I like a good dive bar, but I was surprised to find The Railyard on the edge of River Oaks. Even…read morethough it's in an affluent area, the bar is very laid back. I stopped in on a Friday evening for a night cap. The bar is a pretty decent size and they have their own parking lot. They have a large patio out front and there was plenty of seating indoors as well. It's a sports bar so there were a lot of TVs throughout. They also have arcade games including Skee Ball and Pop-A-Shot. The menu had beer, wine, and cider, but they do have a full bar. I didn't see any specialty cocktails on the menu so I just asked the bartender, Marc to make me a gin based cocktail. Marc came up with his version of a Corpse Reviver. It had a tart, yet fruity twist to it. I can't recall all of the ingredients he used, but I liked it. I also had a Gimlet which was really good. Marc informed me about The Railyard shot special. Any time a train rolls by, you can purchase a vodka based shot for $2. I'm not much of a shot person, but I went ahead and ordered a White Tea shot. It was really good. Everyone in the bar was friendly and I appreciated the diversity of the clientele. Super chill place, just as a dive should be.

If you find yourself needing a delightful escape, tucked between River Oaks and the towers of the…read moreGalleria is Houston's most unexpected qualifying dive bar for miles. Darling, it is hands-down destination boozing to sip some carefree Shiners. It is also intriguing to be so close to the trains on this side of the tracks. What about the horns you ask? Fear not. They silence them so as not to disturb the slumber of River Oaksers. After making the rounds, if you're in the mood to kick back without the pressure of who's who, make the Houston Railyard your go-to.

This is a beautiful location. The women who greeted us were so warm and friendly. Yuno was one of…read morethem and she sat us at a great table near the window. Lily was our server and was very attentive. We tried a dish for the first time, the steak and ravioli and this one let us down. It did not live up the hype. We ordered the steak medium and it came back well done. The shrimp were frozen shrimp and the ravioli also tasted like it was a frozen dish. They also gave us a complimentary dessert to welcome us to the city which was so good and such a sweet gesture!

Service was great as usual, delicious food as usual! Went…read morefor a work lunch and ordered their Chicken Parmesan always 10/10 and tried their Lobster spaghetti it was super good! Portions can be shareable. Classy spacious restaurant. I've come back several times and will continue to.