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4.0 (529 reviews)
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Tequila cocktails
Jaron C.

This place I regular frequently. I come solo or bring my family. The staff are great!!! Food is always spot on. Drinks are one of favorite. You want somewhere chill with good vibes and food. Come here any day of the week!

Pasta
Haley B.

Two things I love here... the mezcal margarita and the fried pickles. They are seriously SOOOOOO good!! They have the best fried pickles I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Place is cute, I've sat on the covered patio and inside. I've come during the week and on the weekend. All good vibes. Servers are okay, sometimes they feel a bit clicky when hanging up by the bar waiting to take out orders. There's just a different air about them versus a lot of the true like south kindness in other places around Houston.

Hot Chocolate
Lili W.

Very cute place! I've been here a handful of times and have had a great time each time. The staff are very sweet! There's indoor and outdoor seating, but if you're looking to sit inside definitely get there early because it fills up fast! My friends and I sat outside last night, and they had heaters on since it was quite chilly. As for what we ordered, I got their boozy hot chocolate (minus the booze because I was DD). I would not get it again. It was watery, and for the price I was expecting a bigger glass... I did however LOVE their fries with Parmesan cheese fondue. It was so delicious. Lastly, I had ordered a dirty Bombay gin martini for my friend's birthday, and while we didn't receive that (the bartender asked me multiple questions about said martini and then when repeating my order back to me said something about "a salty cat", I assumed he was making up a fun name for the martini so I didn't think anything of it. Turns out, the salty cat is a different drink on their menu) the drink we did receive was delicious!

Irish coffe
Talitha C.

This place is fire. We first rode our bikes over here for a Sunday brunch and sat on the patio. The patio is large and extends around the building. I believe most or all of it is covered. There's a small parking lot and some street parking, so biking, walking, car sharing is probably your best bet. But trust and believe we've been back several times after the first and was able to find parking. The food was good, but I'm here to write about the booze. They have a great happy hour throughout the week, outside of that the drink prices are about average for the city. Meaning double digits. But let me tell you, if you're an Irish Coffee lover this is theeee place to be. And it's not an Irish house. The whipped top is thick and adds the right amount of sweetness to the bitter coffee. Oh it's beautiful. It's boozy enough that after one you're feeling the vibe. I'm sad to say that I can't recall what the other drink pictured was called. It was the hubs, but I tasted it and it was nicely balanced. When and if I get past their Irish gem, I really want to try their unique Martinis and gins I can't forget the service. It was attentive each time we went. They have a great thing going here.

Wagyu Birria Tacos with Consommè
Quan N.

Stopped by Better Luck Tomorrow to try their new summer Tuesday special, which included wagyu birria tacos. We arrived during happy hour and the place was packed at 3pm. The inside was full so we sat on the patio outside. It was in the mid 90s but it wasn't terribly hot. The tacos were served hot and had a lot of flavor. The consommè was thick. I've had more flavorful, but it did the trick. They also have a take on an Italian Beef sandwich, which is something that is standard fare for Chicago. Their version, which will not be pictured, has chili crunch added, which I was told is on the spicier side. Overall, good additions to the BLT menu.

Lychee cocktails
Sasha D.

Great cocktails and bites, their happy hour is so good, all the cocktails are only $7 which feels rare nowadays. We enjoyed all the drinks we ordered (especially the lychee one w raspberry ice), and they had some good holiday specials too. Food wise, everything we got was surprisingly delicious, the crudo and mushrooms were super good and the Parmesan fondue that we ordered with the fries was great and a large portion. The vibe is nice and service is fast, would come back!

Outside area/ patio
Rachelle Rare P.

This is a cute little bar that has optional outside seating on the corner of a busy street. It was raining when we arrived so we sat inside for drinks. You must order your drinks at the bar, even if you're sitting at a table and they bring it to you. A waiter was a guy with a big fro. He was very attentive and quick with getting us our drink. This is my first time here, but I will definitely come here to start off a night of barhopping or to just grab a drink in a cool place. I did not try the food.

Christina M.

I love this place. Seriously. It was my favorite spot on this recent trip to Houston. And I ate and drank at some great places, however Better Luck Tomorrow is the only place I went to twice in the short 4 day timeframe. So that says a lot. Once during daylight hours, and second trip a bit more late night. Both times were excellent. We only did a snack each time and I would have liked to eat more there but it just worked out that way. Both dishes we had were superb- oysters and crab cake. Yum!!! But the shining star of this spot, besides the chill ambiance and coolness without trying too hard, are the perfect cocktails. I imbibe often and regularly, I know my cocktails. These were so well balanced and delicious. If I lived in Houston I would for sure be a regular here. Friendly staff, efficient service, good price points for the quality, great drinks and food-- 5 stars easily. And hopefully I will have some better luck tomorrow after coming here, thanks for the well wishes!

Gin Martini, 4 oz Bottle (Single Serving), Cocktail Beverage, (ABV 33%)
Nancyrae S.

Love this little place...and introduced it to a friend during a recent happy hour. Great happy hour options, have good lite bite options. Plus the grilled cheese is delish! I'm also hooked on their fries!! You need to place your drink order at the bar, but food gets brought to you. Everyone was super friendly! Patio seating is perfect on a beautiful day! Note - they do allow smoking on the patio. Seating inside is great too. Parking lot is tight and limited but there is street and area parking.

Giovanna C.

Place has a great ambiance and heaters outside, no smoking zones. Kids are allowed there. The food was great, the drinks are pretty good the salty cat is very good. Our server was very accommodating but got a bit sour at the end of the night. I totally recommend this place.

Multi-Melonaire
Wendy H.

It's a cute little vibe. Stopped in with my friends to chat and grab a drink and snack before going out for the night. It's a cute spot the outdoor patio is nice and they allow dogs. Parking kind of sucks we had to park across the street at Common Bond but it was fine. Both of my friends enjoyed their drinks and I had a melon one that was really sweet and refreshing. One of my friends ordered their chicken sandwich and he said it was a bit too greasy but we shared a plate of fries and those were good. Don't know if I'll be back but it wasn't a bad spot by any means.

Sage vice
Cassie X.

I don't know what happened to this place but the food has become almost inedible. I still love the ambiance and would still meet here for drinks but will never get their food again. Whoever is working in the kitchen loves their salt shaker because everything is super super salty. I recently got the chicken paillard which is basically a chicken salad which should be healthy and refreshing but it was so salty. Their old menu was better which is a shame.

Future Nostalgia
Keandra P.

My first time visiting this place. It's cute. It looks like an old house that was converted to a bar. There's inside/outside seating. You order at the bar and have a seat. There's also a food menu, but we didn't eat. I enjoyed the drink I had, Future Nostalgia, with Pisco as the spirit. My first time having Pisco or even learning about it, lol. My only issue was with the bartender. He had me waiting a while at the bar to order. He was socializing with a guest first, who seemed like a friend, and then came to me. I will say he was fine when he served me. But it was a long wait, with no other customers before he got to me. My customer service oriented mind would have served me first, and then chatted it up with a friend, if I was the server. Better luck next time??

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Great food and drinks. The cacio e pepe on Tuesdays is amazing. The pickled veggie plate is a must.

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Food and drinks were good buy came out to a busted rear window in my SUV. Look out for this place and thieves!

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Fun place with excellent drink and food choices. Check online for specials...a great half off drink happy hour ends at 5 pm on weekdays.

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Ask the Community - Better Luck Tomorrow

Does this place have gluten-free options?

Do they allow kids?

yes, but there's nothing for them to do. it is a bar.

Is this a good spot to celebrate your birthday?

Wouldn't suggest it. Way too small unless you've got a group of 4 or 5 max

Is this place dog friendly?

Yes - Winston liked it.

Do they have a parking? Is it easy to park in this neighborhood?

They have a small lot, and you may be able to find street parking nearby

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, on the patio.

Is there currently a happy hour?

according to BLT's facebook page, they will start happy hour in July. really good happy hour specials!… Read more

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