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    Doris Metropolitan

    4.3 (456 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSteakhouses, Mediterranean, Wine Bars
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dining Room
    Maggie J.

    Loved the dining space, had great service and appetizers but just was not impressed with the steak. The grass fed tenderloin was good and I loved the board presentation but it lacked a sear and just didn't taste like a 5 star steak.

    Felicia G.

    If you're into fine dining, don't miss Doris Metropolitan! Great service-ambiance valet, convenient location. Homemade bread was wonderful. Tomahawk Steaks cooked to perfection, all sides delicious, good selection of wine and spirits. Only con is some of the seating is tight. Be prepared to be treated like royalty here! You are in for an all around treat!

    Octopus appetizer
    Sandra D.

    Never disappointed! I have done a few reviews about Doris Metropolitan, because my experience here is always the best. From beginning to end, their staff makes sure you have absolutely the best time! I will always get the Octopus dish because is unbeatable, but this time I also tried their bone marrow, one of my favorite food and it's not always available at other places. Come here for a great time, a wonderful experience and the best food. Classy, contemporary and elegant, the perfect vibe for a date or a celebration.

    Victoria L.

    Great service and atmosphere. Staff were welcoming and helpful. We had a tomahawk to share for 4 and it was perfect. We really enjoyed the desserts as well.

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    Jon K.

    This was the final stop of our fancy Houston foodie trip. We had a reservation for a Friday night and the restaurant was full. This is definitely one of those spots you go for a special occasion, company event, or if you have extra dollars to blow to wine and dine real fine. Personally, we were there for a friends birthday and went all out. This restaurant is luxe with rolled toilettes and mouth wash in the bathroom. We jumped in with an order of espresso martinis and the caviar tower. The caviar was divine, served on a beautiful platter with blinis, lemon zest, pickled onions, fruits, and crème fraiche. It wasn't long until the full table was doing caviar bumps. We couldn't get enough of it. Other standout appetizers included the bread plate, octopus, heirloom tomato salad, fattoush, Jerusalem salad, tuna tartare, and artichokes. The focaccia on the bread plate was shaped like a bialy and was to die for. It was perfectly fresh and warm with an olive oil finish. The melt in your mouth tuna tartare was also a stand out. All of the dishes were made perfectly, it's hard to pick a favorite so it comes down to preference of taste. I prefer sour cream, tzatziki, and labneh in moderation, so the Jerusalem salad, fattoush, and octopus were smaller bites for me but still all around incredible and beautifully plated. I was a huge fan of the egg yolk in the tomato salad and how it provided a sunny runny pairing to the crisp acidity of the heirloom harvest. For our mains we ordered all of the meats. I had the rib eye cooked medium rare and loved the plated side of pink salt and black pepper where I was able add additional seasoning my steak to my liking. Around the table we ordered lamb chops, tenderloin, and the catch of the day (grouper). I wasn't able to try it all as we were swimming in food at this point but everyone was pleased. For our sides we had asparagus, truffle fries, and root puree. Everything was mouth watering and I could truly eat this meal again and again. Overall, I'd love to have another opportunity to visit a Doris Metropolitan. Thank you Houston!

    Doris martini
    Jen S.

    Went with a friend for Social Hour (happy hour) on Wed night. Had the BEST experience! Started with free valet at entry making the parking a breeze. Then our bartender, Tony, was amazing! Made the best Doris Martini (only $10 during HH!) He made sure we always had water with our drinks and checked on us regularly - amazing customer service. We loved the bread service - get it! Then tried the Tenderloin Kebab... oooh my gosh, that was delicious! Then we were treated by a visit from Chef Michael who stopped by and talked to us about their beef and gave us some cool info about their wagyu (can't wait to try that next time!) Overall a 5 star experience and looking forward to coming back to try regular dinner service!

    $ Bread
    Daisy P.

    This is a great date night place! They also have a great happy hour. Very classy interior, attentive service, cocktails are great, good food portions and very flavorful food. I will definitely be back. What we ordered: Doris G&T cocktail 9/10 refreshing Espresso martini 9/10 smooth and balanced Falls off the bone short rib 10/10 literally falls off bone Butchers cut 9/10

    J V.

    Great food, service and ambiance. Service was quick for a Friday night. Felipe and the team did a great job

    Espresso Martini was maybe the best I have tasted yet.
    Walter R.

    Outstanding experience! Elegant, special occasion type of place. Kind of a modern European type of decor. The service is a non stop rotation of people, and everything arrived hot and on time. Everything on the menu is kind of pricey, but it feels worth it. I love eating "I can't make this at home" types of plates. Exotic ingredients, complex flavors, labor intensive preparations, etc. Dry aged steaks, cooked to perfection. The sea bass and prawns were grilled quite nicely also. The roasted cauliflower appetizer was phenomenal. The bread is prepared from scratch, in house, and served with wonderful choices of flavored oils and butters. I would gladly come back here on another special occasion.

    Octopus
    Nhi T.

    Went here to celebrate Christmas with some friends and had an AMAZING time. Everything from the ambiance to the service to the food was impeccable. DRINKS: The winter harvest was super interesting. I never had anything that was initially acidic and pungent with a slight hint of sweetness at the end. I couldn't really taste the persimmon note in the drink though which I was most excited about, but overall worth a try if you are looking for something unique. (5.5/10) The spicy margarita was refreshing with hints of jalapeño and cucumber and overall very standard. (6/10) The bread plate was so fresh and warm and I loved the variety of bread and butters/dips that they give you. Typically, I would avoid the bread and save my stomach for the other appetizers but I couldn't pass this up. The focaccia was super fluffy and paired with the smoked paprika butter was divine. The caramelized onion and feta roll was definitely my favorite of the three and I would definitely reorder this next time I'm here. (8.5/10) FOOD: The tomato salad was delicious and kept me interested with the multiple preparations of tomato. The dish was super light while still being well seasoned and overall the acidity and freshness makes it a great dish to order to juxtapose the richer and creamier appetizers. (8.5/10) The beetroot was the most unique item I tried all night. The cheese and pistachio filling stuffed inside was extremely decadent and complimented the sweetness of the beetroot super well. I would recommend this dish to any cheese lover. (8/10) The beef carpaccio was very fresh and lightly seasoned to let the taste of the beef really shine through. It was very comparable to other versions of this dish I've tried. (7/10) The octopus was my favorite appetizer. The charred grilled red onion paired with the creamy tzatziki, smoked tomato salad, and perfectly cooked octopus was one of the best bites of the night. I would highly recommend this dish to those who are a fan of Mediterranean flavors as this dish provides and elevated version of them. (9.5/10) The ribeye steaks were cooked medium rare and were very tender. I really enjoyed the smoky taste of the meat, but other than that there wasn't much flavor. I topped a few of my steak pieces with the bone marrow and I felt as though it didn't really enhance the flavor of the meat but just made the bite a bit richer. I felt like it was a bit bland overall and just like most other stakes I've tried, but I will say I'm not a huge steak fan. (6/10) The shrimp skewer was definitely more up my alley and were perfectly grilled and seasoned. I enjoyed the grilled vegetables on the skewer as well. I would order 2 of these next time I come. (8.5/10) The truffle fries were pretty standard, but who doesn't love a good fry? (8/10) The carrots were very well cooked and I enjoyed the labneh base, though I would've wanted to taste more of the spice for the harissa glaze. (6/10) The greens weren't anything special either but I think it was a good side to have along with the fatty steak and enjoyed the variety of greens it included. (6/10) DESSERT: The chocolate in bond is one of the top 10 desserts I've ever tried and that is coming from someone that only likes dark chocolate. The chocolate is so rich and creamy without being too sweet. That paired with the whiskey toffee, banana brulee and whiskey ice cream was exquisite. Though it may sound overwhelming, the richness and slight bitterness of the chocolate and whiskey ice cream counterbalances the sweetness of the banana brulee and toffee. (9.5/10) The cheesecake was also yummy. I enjoyed their take on a cheesecake and thought the smooth and creamy cheesecake with the white chocolate cream and a hint of the passionfruit sauce was very delightful. I felt like the lemon macaroons seemed a bit over the top and out of place, but overall still a great dessert (8/10) The sesa brulee, though it was unique, the halva did not add any flavor to the dessert and if anything just made it more difficult to cut through. The crème brulee was standard, but I did enjoy the rose and raspberry cream and fresh raspberries. Not my favorite dish, but worth a try if you are looking for a spiced up cream brulee. (6.5/10) Overall, the dining experience was super enjoyable and that is all thanks to our server Juan who was very attentive and really took care of us all night. Would definitely come back for a table with him. The parking is street parking as well as complementary valet. I would recommend this place for those looking for an upscale option to celebrate a special occasion.

    Rachelle Rare P.

    Tried the food here and it did not disappoint. The oysters were very fresh and the tenderloin skewer was delicious! So flavorful. This is the perfect spot to enjoy delicious food, excellent cocktails & upscale scenery.

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    Ronetta B.

    I enjoy a good solo date and Doris Metropolitan did not disappoint! I had the ribeye with the humus salad and bread service! The bartender balanced service with allowing me to read in peace which was kind.

    Hh menu
    Beth W.

    If you want to take your Monday back, finish the evening with Doris and extended hh hours on monday. This HH menu cannot be beat! We indulged in a burger, tomato salad, octopus skewer, tuna tartare. We opted to finish the meal with a bread basket instead of dessert to complement our happy hour wine. All of the options were great! I would say you can't go wrong with a thing on the menu! Service was also quite lovely! HH seating is only in the bar area . Mondays 5-9, tues-sat 5-7. Reservations recommended during peak hours. Complimentary valet available.

    Ribeye cooked to perfection!

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    Most all steakhouses these days are dark because of rich wood paneling. Looking for fun, lighted ambiance, great steak/food quality-try Juliette's on Westheimer.

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    Definitely business cas/ or first date attire. I’d say that’s part of the fun, but there’s no rule against straight cas.

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    Barcelona Wine Bar - Empanadas

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    4.4(299 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Montrose
    •$$$

    Oh dear Lord, the food!! It was all sooooo terrific. Love the high energy, loud atmosphere…read more Friendly, helpful staff. Apologies in advance for my half-eaten food pics! The food was so good we started devouring each dish as they put a new item on the table. ‍ Food ratings: Focaccia bread- 5/5. Warm. Buttery slightly crusty too with soft insight. Yum. Roasted cauliflower - 4.5/5. In a Wonderful sauce. Touch of lemon flavor. Little crunchy. Good! Ensalata Mixta- 5/5. Salad dressing vinegarette was wonderful. Vinegarette dressing is terrific. Slightly spicy. Olives are soooo fresh. I didn't recognize some of the olives. They were super tasty. Beware they have pits. Hangar steak - 4.5/5. Flavor is great. Tender. Ordered it med rare (MR). Not even sure if it came out MR but it was just tasty. Spicy Beef Empanadas- 5/5. A touch of spiciness pepper that lingers in your mouth. Just right. Flavorful. Flaky bread. Really good. Seafood paella - 4/5. The seafood was cooked just right and flavors were good with the crunchy rice. Staff: The staff was great. Our server was attentive & gave menu recommendations. Several managers checked on us. The general manager, Andrew stopped by the table to ensure all was well. Zac, the drink manager, also was super helpful helping pick my wine. He let me sample 2 choices prior to making my selection. I decided to get a flight so I told him what I liked & he selected & brought me a sparkling, white & red per my description of preferences. Also, I saw where they gave a birthday sangria where you order sangria & they pour it down your throat. I wasn't close enough to snap a pic/video but it was quite a thing at one of the celebrating tables. It was my husband's birthday but that was not an option for him.Lol. The atmosphere is elevated casual. It's lively. It was a very enjoyable date night, birthday celebration night. I absolutely recommend it & will absolutely return!

    Another great tapas restaurant!…read more We had reservations and they took us right away. There is $5 valet parking right next door to the restaurant. We ordered Beef empanadas Local prawns Dates in bacon Pork belly Ham croquettes Oysters Every single item was deliciously crafted. The sangria was also great. Will definitely be back

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    Camerata at Paulie's

    Camerata at Paulie's

    4.4(161 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Montrose
    •$$

    We recently came here with friends wanting to check it out for the first time (even though they are…read moresadly closing in just a couple of weeks). I've had my fair share of Paulie's but never had the chance to come to Camerata...until now. I had been missing out for so long! We journeyed from white to red wines throughout the night. We started out with the Babylonstoren, a chenin blanc from South Africa. We then moved into pink (rose) with the Ana Beirut - a blend of cab sauv, syrah, and tempranillo grapes with a bit of skin contact to give the wine the pink color. Lastly we ordered the Guelbenzu - a red blend of tempranillo, cab sauv, syrah, and graciano. This full-bodied red was the absolute fan favorite of the table. Food options are on the light side: meat & cheese boards, bread, and small bites. We started out with the warm bread - while it's normally served with butter, there's an option to switch that out with olive oil & herbs which is what we did. We then went for the meat & cheese platter. We couldn't decide on which meats or cheeses, so we did the option of ordering all 8! This came with 4 delicious meats and 4 tasty cheeses (from Houston Dairymaids), also with crispy fava beans, olives, pickles, and bread. This was a good amount for our group of 4 to share. Elena was our server and she was absolutely OUTSTANDING. She vibed with us throughout the night and made sure that we were well-taken care of. I loved her energy along with her vast knowledge of wines. We got plenty of good recommendations from her during our time there. I'm super sad that Houston will be losing this gem permanently at the end of the year (and even more sad that I only discovered it in the last month of its existence). While I know that owner Paulie won't be moving this venture to a new spot, I do hope a descendant of Camerata manifests itself somewhere in Houston in the coming years.

    This is a nice little neighborhood wine bar located right off Westheimer, just down the road from…read moreShepherd. It's part of the Paulie's Restaurant brands, but completely separate from the restaurant from what I could tell. Parking is a bit difficult, but after a bit of circling we were able to find a spot and make our way in what looked like the back entrance. It was very low key, and despite the sign, the door seemed almost hidden in that back little corner. The staff seemed to have a bit of a hipster vibe-- not unexpected given the Montrose area-- but were very friendly. They offered suggestions, but let us go with what we wanted to try. There's a food menu along with the drinks, but we were heading to the restaurant next door, so we passed on grabbing food. We ended up going with a couple of glasses of red and a couple of the specialty chocolates. My wife loved her salted caramel chocolate. I enjoyed my peppermint chocolate. For the glasses of wine, I've got better at home for bottles the same price as those glasses. My wife really enjoyed the vibe, but even if this place wasn't about to close down, I'm not sure I'd be coming back here often. It's just too hard to park.

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    Camerata at Paulie's - Cheeky look at the simpler 'by the glass' menu. The main menu is much wordier and stacked with choices.

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    Vinology - Inside

    Vinology

    4.7(54 reviews)
    1.0 mi•West University
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    In my opinion, one of the important reasons Vinology is still here and also successful has to do…read morewith the fact that thinking outside the box and literally going the extra mile for a customer is valued. I experienced this side of the business during the early phase of the Covid pandemic back in 2020. At the time, during lockdown, going to a wine bar or wine shop just wasn't top of mind. However, I had researched a Cabernet Franc (red wine) called Nicolas Reau Enlèvement Demandé Anjou [Vintage year: 2017]. Reau is kind of a rebel working in the Loire Valley of France who is interested in producing organic, biodynamic wines that are essentially closer to nature and processed differently--more artisanal, so to speak. I read about this wine and wanted to find a bottle locally, which wasn't an easy task as I recall. This is where Vinology comes in. I'm not much of a wine drinker, but had to have a bottle of this excellent wine. Like many people, I preferred to stay indoors during the early part of the pandemic and was kind of nervous about going out. When I called Vinology, I expressed my dilemma, and the guy on the other end of the phone came up with a great solution. He offered to deliver the bottle of wine I purchased to my address. I actually met him at the edge of the garage entrance to where I live. This was great, exceptional above and beyond service. I will always treasure and remember Vinology and plan to support the business more in the future. Hats off to the folks who own and run this wine establishment.

    The service is super nice and chill, the ambiance is really cool, intimate and welcoming. There's…read moreno food, however they have different flavored chips that taste homemade and fresh.

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    Simone on Sunset - Black walnut Old Fashioned

    Simone on Sunset

    3.8(430 reviews)
    1.2 mi•West University
    •$$

    I liked the quiet outdoor vibe! Loved the moon milk cocktail. Only thing I didn't like was that the…read morecake was still frozen when served. When visiting back in May, there was only 1 Bar tender and while there weren't too many people, service was still slow. We were not in a rush and the bar tender was busy so we were not upset. The bar tender was super pleasant and apologetic, so no points off for service but they definitely need more help. Overall, I would visit again.

    VERY RUDE WORKERS! Don't give them your money. I only discovered this place because a very popular…read moreand incredible salsa instructor teaches here on Sundays (highly recommend him he is 'SalsaEddy'). Unfortunately, after one of my classes there, I forgot my shoes that I had changed out of and I called them to see if they could look and they were very rude and hung up on me because they simply said no we can't do that. So I quickly messaged the instructor, knowing his classes were still going on, and not long after he messaged me back a picture and said are these your shoes and I'm so happy he did that because I don't trust this place to have cared, but to also have even looked after the class was over. He kindly left it with the staff there and let me know so I called and they were very rude and snappy to say "Yes OK?! we have them". I was unable to go that following week to pick them up so I went a little over a week later and I just wanted to call to confirm they were still there and the person again was very rude and simply said "YES WE ALREADY TOLD YOU A WEEK AGO THEY WERE HERE AND YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE COME TO PICK THEM UP SO IF YOU DIDN'T THEN THEY MUST STILL BE HERE!" and hung up. Since I was making the commute out there in traffic on a Friday with my daughter I decided to call back and ask that they confirm that they're still back there and the same gentleman answered, and very rudely said " LISTEN WE ARE NOT A SHOE STORE. SO NO WE ARE VERY BUSY!" and to no surprise been a surprise HUNG UP right after that. When I got there, there were tables open and the bartenders greeted me and clearly did not know. I was the same person that they had been very rudely talking to so I asked about the shoes he went and got them and I asked if he was the gentleman I had taught you on the phone and he couldn't even look me in the eye but still said "no". However, I recognized his voice and clearly knew it was him. This place is not only is very expensive for drinks and food, but the staff being the way they are no customer should ever be treated like this. I was not rude, was not angry, and yet was treated with such little respect. There are a bunch of other, really nice places with the same vibe and much nicer stuff that you can give your money to on a night out. **Update: completely disagree with your response, and the fact that you can't take ownership for the way that your staff talks to customers is exactly why I feel my review is very valid. I did not call 8 times. These were not house slippers. Also, some additional notes you made are not true.**

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    13 Celsius - It's a vibe for sure

    13 Celsius

    4.5(549 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Midtown
    •$$

    I am SO glad we finally had the chance to check this spot out! We were in the room for some wine on…read morea Friday night and after reading great reviews about 13 Celsius, knew we had to try it. We were able to snag some free street parking and wandered our way into a cute setup with mood lighting and plenty of seating. There's a central bar and plenty of outdoor patio space. We were immediately helped as soon as we found a table which I really appreciated. The menu is HUGE and has anything you could possibly want. We're big red wine fans so we settled on that page. J opted for a cab while I decided on a couple to sample before ultimately choosing a red blend. I appreciate that they're more than happy to give you a taste before committing to a glass. You can choose between 3 or 6oz pours, or a bottle. We also decided to share a cheese board with the Willoughby cheese which was soft and delicious! I appreciated how kind and accommodating the servers were as they frequently checked on us. This is a great spot to enjoy some wine with friends, on date night, or anything really! It has a relaxed atmosphere and is a pleasure to visit. Till next time!

    I can't believe it has taken me this long to finally discover 13 Celsius! Where has this been all…read moremy life!? Am I just experiencing retroactive FOMO??? We came in as an impromptu visit after an earlier event and figured we'd just stop in for a glass of wine or so. Upon walking in, the place is super cute with dim lighting and was quite crowded on a Thursday night. We didn't immediately find available seating, but after a couple minutes, a table opened up and we sat there. Our primary server was Grayson, who was super knowledgeable about the wine list. Other servers tended to us throughout the night, and all were equally as knowledgeable about the menu offerings. At the time we went, they were featuring various wines from Beaujolais. We ended up trying one of these, the Alexandre Burgaud Brouilly Rouge, which was a full-bodied red. This was a great recommendation, and I will say that we didn't conclude the visit on only one of these bottles... Based on Grayson's food recommendations, we ended up ordering the Mortadella panini and a combination charcuterie board. The Mortadella panini was unique but good - tomato, mortadella, provolone, and mustard all served on a pretzel bun. Probably not my dish of choice alongside wine, however I did really like the charcuterie board. We asked them to surprise us on the cheese and meat, and they really came through. The prosciutto was tasty and the cheese (can't remember which one) had a peppery flavor to it, which paired well with our red wine. The overall clientele vibe seemed like a range of date nights, girls nights, first dates, and solo drinkers. I love the diversity! We ended up making friends with the table next to us and eventually merged tables to make this a fun group date night. Definitely a highlight of the visit. We will definitely be back sooner than later. This is a cute neighborhood bar that I look forward to returning myself and brining out-of-town guests to come experience. They also have a dog-friendly patio - something to keep in mind whenever the day calls for drinking some wine in nice outdoor weather!

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    Wine at the bar

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    Kirbside Bar

    Kirbside Bar

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Upper Kirby
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    It's the sort of place filled to the brim with degenerates pulling a Bukowski on their lunch break…read more I love this place. It took over what was literally the WORST Jamba Juice kiosk ever that always made me late to class when I was still in school. This was a much needed improvement, because you can't get turnt up on a smoothie no matter how hard your blessed little heart tries. Even the spelling of the Whole Foods Megacorp's 95th in-store bar will get you a little turnt up, either from sheer whimsy or out of college-educated just plain knowing better how certain things are spelled and how certain things are not spelled unless they are as full of shit as a Christmas turkey. The difference is whether you are on your first or seventh pint moreso than whether you skipped second breakfast and elevenses before showing up here in all of your splendor. Mondays are pizza/pint night for $5 between 6-8pm. Local Brew Fridays are $3 pints between 3-6pm. Write that one down. Also according to the internets, the last Thursday of the month is Zoo Beats Day so between 6-8pm some spare change marches into the coffers of the Houston Zoo's conservation efforts. If you would not drink for the critters then you are a very bad man. Get my hat Felicia, we're drinking for three.

    I already drop into this Whole Foods for lunch, juice, meetings, etc. multiple times a week - say,…read moretwo to three - so the fact that wine/beer bar Kirbside is now open inside, I visit even more often. They have happy hour, which sadly ends too early to really consider it "happy." (HH is Mon-Thu 2-5pm). They have a food menu of cheese plates and pizzas, or you can build your own pizza for $8. I created a pretty damn good pizza with chicken, broccolini and artichokes on wheat crust - da bomb. The server even mentioned she was gonna make one of her own. Weekly Specials: ::Mon 6-8pm: Slice of 'za and pint of beer for $5 :: Wed: $3 select pints, $4 select wines by the glass; HH food specials 6-8pm :: Fri: $3 local pints 3-6 pm :: Sun: $3 mimosas noon-2pm The Kirbside Bar opens at 11 am.

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    Kirbside Bar - Hours

    Hours

    Kirbside Bar - Build your own pizza $8 for three toppings: chicken, broccoli and artichokes

    Build your own pizza $8 for three toppings: chicken, broccoli and artichokes

    Kirbside Bar - A wine tasting looks like this - beautiful. Then you make a well informed decision on the bottle you pay for.

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    A wine tasting looks like this - beautiful. Then you make a well informed decision on the bottle you pay for.

    Nobie's - Elvis pie - a special with banana, peanut butter, and bacon

    Nobie's

    4.3(717 reviews)
    0.3 mi•Montrose
    •$$$

    One of my favorite restaurants I have taken out of town…read morefriends here as well and they love it My favorite things are appetizers and the pies And well duh the dilly bread

    Walked in around 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday. The host offered several seating options, a regular two…read moretop table, the bar or a high top. I opted for the high top right by the kitchen, and honestly, great choice -- it smelled amazing. Most people prefer not to sit by the kitchen with all the foot traffic but I didn't mind it at all. Nobie's is a house that's been transformed into a restaurant. One of the bartenders told me it's a 104-year-old house, and the whole place has very "house party" vibes in the best way. The music is LOUD. And it gets progressively louder as the night goes on, so if that's not your vibe, keep that in mind. But I was very into it. Lil Flip was playing when I walked in and it took me back to high school house parties. On shuffle were more throwbacks and classics: Ludacris and "Notorious Thugs" by Biggie. The chairs, however, were not my favorite. They're low-backed and kind of cage-like, with only a thin cushion, so they aren't exactly the most comfortable for a long meal. Started with a cocktail: the Remolacha del Corazón -- beet tequila, mezcal, watermelon (house-made syrup), lime and a tajín rim. You can hardly taste the mezcal, which I'm assuming is the point. I like mezcal so it would have been nice to taste it but the beet tequila is definitely the star, with the watermelon and lime adding a nice balance. Appetizer: Don't Worry, Brie Happy ($18). Brie, local honey, smoked grapes, toast. There was basically no local honey on my plate, but those smoked grapes?! They're topped with flaky salt while they're still hot and OMG!! The combination of warm, smoky, sweet and salty was fantastic. My only complaint was the amount of toast. There was a little too much toast for the amount of brie and grapes, so the ratios felt slightly off. Main course: Jamón With Your Bad Self ($45). Ibérico secreto pork steak, tonnato, shaved Brussels sprouts, salsa verde and almonds. I'm particular about pork, so I was taking a bit of a chance here, but this dish sounded too interesting to pass up. The pork steak was cooked perfectly and had some wonderfully crispy pieces around the edges. The tonnato underneath the pork was really good. It almost reminded me of a Caesar dressing and added this rich, savory element to the dish. The shaved Brussels sprouts were great, too, especially with the almonds and Parmesan. Everything worked really well together. Dessert: Olive Oil Cake. A house staple, and for good reason. A lovely way to end the meal. Overall, Nobie's has a really fun, unpretentious energy. Between the old-house setting, loud music and memorable dishes, it feels like somewhere you go to hang out as much as you go to eat. Just know what you're getting into with the volume and the seating -- this is not exactly a quiet, polished fine-dining experience, and that's kind of the charm.

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    Nobie's - Bar interior

    Bar interior

    Nobie's - Clam chowder croquettes

    Clam chowder croquettes

    Nobie's - Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

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    Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

    Doris Metropolitan - steak - Updated September 2026

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