So much untapped potential here! The Absinthe Room is an…read moreupstairs bar space with a very small area to enjoy the bar and a much larger area devoted to lounging but with no discernible motif to tie it together... Old rock and movie posters, a faded billiard table, coin operated shuffle board, beat up (but oh so comfy) furniture, and a fantastic view of Beale Street. They have a handful of Absinthe varieties here, each very different from the next. My girl got the Mata Hari, and I got the Lucid and both of us were pleased with our choices.

Great spot to shoot some pool in a low key environment. Smoking is permitted which was a major plus…read moreas I enjoy cigars Tables are only $1 per game. One drawback is the tables were in some rough shape in certain spots and the cue sticks were 50:50 to be playable at any competitive level. Would recommend and eager to be back tonight.

Somebody in there cooking from Jamaica!! lol! Mane them oxtails and rice is fire!!…read more My co-workers coming to taste & see!! Four of them headed down right over there! I was about to return to get a plate for dinner meals, but forgot it was my date night!! 10/10 and wait time was excellent for lunch goers!!

Went to brunch Sunday with a former student. We had a fun time. Our server Abby was fantastic. She…read morewas so patient and helpful when we asked many questions concerning the menu and offered dishes that afternoon. I ordered the oxtail nachos for an appetizer and for lunch I chose the cajun pasta and added shrimp. Both were so flavorful and tasty. I wanted to try the oxtail egg rolls but they were out. My student ordered a salad with grilled chicken. Our food came out quickly and tasted good. The restaurant was decorated for an upscale dining experience. The decor was sophisticated and classy. We sat downstairs near the bar which was cozy and comfortable. I would like to come back to try some other menu items. All in all we had a fantastic time of food, fun and great fellowship.

So I was looking for hidden bars and speakeasies, as I normally do. I found this and it was super…read moreinteresting because you have to walk through a shop that doesn't look like a restaurant storefront but it looks like a clothing store storefront. I thought that was a really dope idea that you have to walk in and then walk behind whatever you think it's supposed to be there to find the actual bar. When you come in the building is kind of dark. But when you walk back to the bar, it's super white and lit. It looks beautiful! We talked to the owner for a little bit, he was super nice and super friendly. My drink was good. Customer service was pretty good as well. We got there too late to where there was no food, but that's not why we were coming. This is a nice little hidden gem. That's the way the owner described it! I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Let's talk about this little jewel in "THE POCKET"! There is a nice security guy at door and he is…read moreexceeding his job!! Dress code is strictly enforced for women and men!! No t-shirts for sure as I saw women get turned around at the door very kindly. When you walk in it's a hug mirror waiting to catch your beauty! The ambiance, the decor, atmosphere is modern and very welcoming. Now that you know to wear your good clothes but remember parking is not that easy downtown ladies. The MENU......dice rolled!! Ladies the 1st drink is free on Friday nights! I had a Red Blend wine that was top shelf delicious! I ordered the white bean hummous but that didn't have it available. I choose the shrimp tacos and truffle parmesan fries. Now the shrimp tacos and truffle parmesan fries were so appealing! That plating skills were fantastic!! Now I'm looking pretty, sitting pretty and about to eat pretty! The shrimp tacos were fresh, seasoned to perfection and they had the nerve to warm them flour shells!! By now I to dig in them truffle fries! Now I asked the waiter was the fries in Truffle Oil or truffle seasoning? She told me it's a truffle oil they use!! I was so excited if you don't know about Truffle Oil vs Truffle seasoning, please use Google right now! By far the waiter knew the menu AND the ingredients!! Them darn truffle fries was absolutely delicious!! Cooked not too hard not too soft! Tossed LIGHTLY in truffle oil now to over power the parmesan!! Let not forget to give the vibe and groove credit to DJ Juice that played all genre music and kept my knees hurting!!

I was really looking forward to this visit since I haven't been here in years, but unfortunately,…read morethe experience fell short in several areas. I ordered the shrimp tossed in chili teriyaki sauce, as listed on the menu. The shrimp were fried extremely hard and arrived cold. Instead of being properly tossed in sauce, there was only a minimal drizzle on a few pieces, which made the dish feel incomplete and not as described. The catfish nuggets and fries were just okay--again, both arrived cold, which seems to be a consistent issue with food temperature. The bar experience was also disappointing. The green tea shots were not made correctly, and the "double" shot of Jack Daniels was poured more like a single. In addition, the menu did not include any drink options or pricing. While the waiter mentioned they have a full bar, having a drink menu (even a basic one) would make ordering much easier and more enjoyable, especially for guests looking to try something new. Service-wise, the waiter was clearly overwhelmed and not very available, but when she did come to the table, she was very kind and pleasant. No complaints about her attitude--just a staffing or management issue. Overall, there's definitely potential here, but improvements are needed in food temperature, menu accuracy, and bar consistency to elevate the experience.

A time was had in 1/27 is all I can saw. First time visiting as my sister rented a booth for her…read morebirthday. Booth space was ample and super comfortable. We were grateful to have elevated seated as the night went on as it was packed!! We opted for the Tito's and juice set up as part of booth tab. I ordered the lemon pepper wings and oooowee yes cooked to perfection. The space isn't the largest but the decor is nicely done. Bar and food service were timely. DJ was great. Everyone appeared to have a good time and it only went up after Boosie arrived. Parking: large lot as it's in a shopping plaza. Premium parking was available for $60.

Our second time coming to the happy hour for drinks and the best Detroit-style pizza in the city…read more It did not disappoint. The bar tender was great, the drinks were perfect, and the pizza was amazing. We also had the French fry appetizer, which was also delicious. The sauce was unique and fit perfectly on the hot fries. This place is a hidden gem. You won't regret giving this hotel bar a try.

The Detroit style pizza was perfect. The drinks were well crafted with a good selection of…read morebourbon. Bar tender was friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed the food, but the service was hit or miss…read more I never saw the brunch menu until after I'd ordered; I appreciated being able to change my order. The seating made eating food requiring silverware challenging, and the floor/table were both sticky. For a place that's not inexpensive, these details are important.

First time at Esco..... hmmmm I don't see the hype. Food was fresh, fries were good, fish wasn't…read moreseasoned but fried just right! Crab cakes were OK to me BUT very fishy! My best friend enjoyed the crab cakes(they were his) I didn't care for the drink only took about 3 small sips Atmosphere was nice! Service was good... May be willing to try them again in the future!

Been a few times, large menu for a lounge. This time we had fried fish and lamp chops…read more Lemon Drop and Gran Marnier drink was solid too..

My wife and I had 6:00pm reservations last night which was Valentine's Day. The hostess didn't seat…read moreus until 6:20pm. The DJ and his music was on point. Everything else sucked. We waited over a half an hour for our drinks. Over an hour and a half for our food to be served and when it arrived it was cold and we had to send it back. We ended up talking to the owner who ended up discounting our bill by 25%. I don't know if this is a common occurrence here or not, but we will not be visiting this establishment ever again.

We went for brunch. The food was amazing, the mimosas were perfect and service was great. Would…read morerecommend.

We went to taste for our Galentines gathering brunch. The brunch included unlimited food and…read moredrinks. However, that's after the first round of first bread course, then meal which included entree and two veggies. The food was good. But, I bribe the kitchen was overloaded . The consistency and frequency of food being reordered didn't meet the mark. The waitress was serving as the server and the bartender. Hats off to her!! The DJ played a good music variety. I recommend going with a small party. Even thou it was only 4 of us.