I had heard about Winnie's, from a video or photos...somewhere. And today I had an opportunity to…read morehave lunch there as I made my way to downtown on the Metro Train. It's right by the Continental Club. Walking in, I immediately liked the ambiance. It was quiet for lunch and the sound system was playing 70's era soul music. Seated at the bar, I had a nice conversation with the bartender, and decided on a cup of their gumbo, which was good, and their burger, which was messy and tasty and exactly like I like my hamburgers. I will be back. It was a very enjoyable experience.

"Cocktails, good sandwiches, and good vibes" seems to be their motto…read more I like Winnie's... and I oftentimes forget about it until it's past their happy hour or oyster special. During happy hour (Mon-Fri 4-6pm) their oysters are priced: $1.50 gulf, $3 east coast, $3 char grilled. There are additional food (burgers, nuggets, wings) and drink specials. I've only tried their wings (wet: Nashville Seoul), fries, and of course... oysters. During the winter holidays, Winnie's transforms into "Miracle at Winnie's," a Christmas and all things winter holiday lights-themed bar.

i said it once, i'm going to say it again;…read more i love high quality simple food! district 7 grill is that! as a california native, diner culture is in my blood!! (and tacos, avocados, strawberries, and wine- lol) i never pass up an opportunity to visit a diner. district 7's inside is very "dreamy" and i can see a lot of editorial potential. (if you're into that) but very casual. the food was excellent!! crab cake benedict (8/10) american breakfast (8/10) strawberry milkshake (9/10) red sangria (9/10) great portions + great service = left happy district 7 grill has been added to my permanent brunch list! bonné appétit c.

ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS!! Let this place die like it's trying to. Unfortunately we were in a pinch…read moreand staying in a hotel nearby so we had limited options. 1) Nobody in the place at 7:00 on a Friday should have been a sign. 2) Waiter never took our drink order. He asked our food order first. We had to ask him if we could get drinks first. 3) When we did order we watched our drinks sit at the end of the bar for 10 min until I had to go retrieve them myself. 4) The food was INCREDIBLY mid for it being that expensive. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked chicken, not a single person at the table of 4 adults had a good thing to say about their meal 5) It took 2 FREAKING HOURS with no one there. When I say no one I mean completely empty 6) Trying to check out and leave. Our server who was looking for an upsell told us he saw a cookie in the back that was ready to go. Thanks for telling our 3 small children that at 9:30. Reluctantly after telling him no several times it was awkward enough to cave. Cookie took about 20 minutes to come out. We had been there for over 2 hours at that point and we had to just get up and leave. If you go to this restaurant after reading this, you deserve the horrible experience you will certainly have.

Amazing food! I hosted a birthday celebration here and the service was very prompt for a group of…read more14.

amazing people rest in peace…read more i definitely wld visit nore if wasnt closing food was always good

This is the place to be The food is amazing customer service…read moreCustomer service is attentive and kind Restrooms are spotless Vibes are positive Would recommend thanks !!!! Amazing Check em out !! Tx !!!

Been to a few pizza spots in Houston and realized we hadn't tried this one yet so visited for…read morelunch. First time here, not busy when we arrived although more started to come in as the afternoon progressed. Fun, rustic set up with mixed seating and a good amount of outdoor seating (too hot for that) -focal point is an area with steps (could be a play area) and a big screen TV. World Cup Futbol was on and it looks like this is a spot where you can watch Futbol if there is a match. Pies with enticing topping combinations made it hard to pick just two. We ordered the Dream Catcher and Troublemaker. Dream Catcher-you had me at Goat cheese and Truffle and the Fior Di Latte took it over the top! Troublemaker was also enjoyed with the Chicken Italian sausage which is not available everywhere. Bonus-house made tomato sauce-which was delicious. A couple of salads and desserts so it's all about the pizza here and that's just fine. Service was upbeat and engaged. They do have another location in the Heights. I would say one of the best pizza spots in Htown. Don't miss the Dream Catcher!

good times has excellent service !…read more when i came in i was a little skeptical of their selections, because they were not researched prior to visiting. i was warmly welcomed and directed to a booth. the server expeditiously brought out the water, and i'm grateful because it's been million degrees outside. of course prior to consuming anything, a lady must wash her hands ! once i discovered the bathroom, i also discovered that there is only one single restroom... for the size of the establishment, i think there should be at least two restrooms !! but alas, you get what you get, and you don't get upset. c'est la vie. after sorting through my emotional state because of the lack of amenities-- i proceeded to go over the menu. after reading through the menu, i was appalled to find out that they are selling pancakes for 17$ !!!!!!! just plain simple buttermilk pancakes w/ berries on the side. i promised myself i would not gon i landed on the breakfast tacos w/ avocado and a side of home fries + a cappuccino. the cappuccino was more of a tiny latte, but still great and the tacos were surprisingly great!! the service was great would absolutely recommend! bonné appétit

I had a very disappointing experience at Good Times. I made a reservation for six people at 1:45…read morep.m., and when we arrived, I let the staff know we had a reservation. We were told it would take a while for the food to come out, which was fine because we were prepared to sit down and eat. However, another staff member then told us they would not be able to serve us because most of the workers were leaving at 2:00 p.m., leaving only one person in the kitchen. When I asked what time the restaurant closed, I was told 4:00 p.m. If the restaurant closes at 4:00 p.m. and reservations are being accepted, customers should still be served, especially when the reservation was already on the schedule. We ended up leaving without being seated or served. This was a very poor experience and extremely unprofessional. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

So my partner and I came here for a happy hour cause it was close, had lots of food options, and…read morewe've been wanting to try it since forever (the samples at the location at Post really set the stage). We came on a Friday after work and it was packed! Parking lot full (they do valet as well) but we found street parking. Walking in, it was lively and fun and we were luckily sat at the bar. Our bartender, Robert, was awesome and really took care of us. He gave us a rundown on drinks, food, etc. We essentially ordered one of every item on the HH food menu except the plantain and dip (which we'll have to do next time). Their happy hour food menu is essentially a tasting menu, smaller bowls of their main dishes with some apps and test items. There wasn't an item I didn't like but the golden and the fried chicken bites were 2 standouts for me. The golden has perfectly seasoned and grilled chicken with a curry sauce, rice, and plantains. The mixture of textures and flavors is just great on the palate and each bite can be a little different keeping it interesting. Drink-wise, I tried the musa mule, redbush sidecar, and OGA palmer (NA). I really enjoyed the redbush sidecar, it was bright but still had the earthiness of a darker liquor. The musa mule was alright, I thought it was refreshing but not my favorite drink. The OGA palmer was also super refreshing and great if you don't want any alcohol. Overall, I really enjoyed ChopnBlok and am so glad its so close to me now. Happy hour or not, it seems like a great spot to eat, drink, and chill.

This place was super packed during Saturday lunch, so I highly recommend making a reservation…read more Luckily, the host was able to squeeze my friend and I at the bar. Despite how packed and busy it was, the bartenders were super attentive throughout our entire visit. I ordered the following: 1. Coconut Chicken Bites: There was barely any coconut flavor. I would say this appetizer can be skipped as there was nothing particularly special about it. 2. Golden Bowl: Super delicious and easily the best dish I had here. Every bite was packed with so much flavor. I would definitely order this again! 3. Greens & Tings: This had a very smoky flavor, and the chicken was incredibly soft, tender, and tasty. Overall, I'm glad I got to try this restaurant, especially since it was my first time having West African cuisine.

I'm not a big COOKED seafood fan, but I really wanted to make good use of some Houstonians'…read morerecommendations. I was told yo go to Josephine's! There was no wait, since we went pretty early. Around happy hour time! I got an Art Car IPA, which was served very cold and refreshing... about as refreshing as IPAs can be. The staff helped us through the menu, and I decided to go with the shrimp and grits, with the warning that it wasn't the traditional shrimp and grits. It came out rather quickly and I thought it was delicious! The grits were nice, creamy, and flavorful, and the shrimp was very tender.

Another great spot for happy hour bites and bevs! Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-6:30pm with $1.50…read moregulf oysters, $8 cocktails, and $8 select wines. They also have some food specials. My first happy hour visit I tried their Mississippi-style chicken on a stick (good, but I prefer San Antonio's milanesa version dipped in pickled jalapeno juice). But standouts at Josephine's, for me, are the: :: Smoked redfish dip--we sometimes order two because my boyfriend powers through this app. :: Blue Crab Rice Bowl--a lot of fun flavors going on and it's very filling. Make it an entree. :: And of course, their oysters. I'm an oyster happy hour girlie! Check out my Yelp list of oyster happy hours: https://www.yelp.com/collection/ZhuQbFKQfzO2TR6QFYMc0w/Oyster-Happy-Hour :: The beau loves their pea salad; said it's just like his grandma used to make. I don't fully rec the the jerk fish collars, as this dish has a lot of bones and it's hard to eat. They have indoor and outdoor seating, a great cocktail list--they've got frozen margs and frozen sidecar.

Overall, a good special occasion restaurant in Houston (most tables we saw were 2-4 people)…read more Satisfied with our meal, everything was pretty solid. Ordered: - Laissez Faire - King Ora Salmon Tartare - Exactly what I expected. Salmon was good and flavors complimented each other well. - Ravioli - We did the large order and it came with 8 ravioli. It gave me the vibes of Texas BBQ meets ravioli. I wish we had a few more fig pieces, I liked it better when the ravioli bite had a piece of fig with it. - Dry Aged Duck - We did a half order and I think that was the perfect amount without being too flavor fatigue (some pieces of the pieces were a bit fattier). I didn't eat it with the liver moouse since I felt like it was already pretty rich on its own. I did like the foie gras jus with the duck. - Roasted Brassicas - The broccolini and cauliflower helps bring a little bit of freshness between each bite to the duck. We were too fully so we didn't order an actual dessert but definitely interested in trying the baked alaska.

heard so many great things about bludorn, so i decided to come here to celebrate my friend…read morefinishing the bar and they absolutely outdid themselves! we received complimentary champagne, a little fried ravioli starter, and a small dessert. the service really made the celebration feel special, so highly recommend coming here for a special occasion! came here for houston restaurant week because that's what august is all about!! red oak lettuce - melon, pantale cheese, candied walnuts, champagne vinaigrette confit porchetta - fingerling potatoes, salsa verde, fennel, peach pavlova - lemon curd, verbena chantilly, fresh raspberries everything was absolutely delicious, and i'd definitely come back to try some of their other menu items! parking can be a little tricky. they offer valet for $8. there's some street parking directly across from the restaurant and on the street behind it. the neighborhood directly in front of the restaurant has lots of no parking signs lols