The staff is great and restaurant and bar is really great. The decor is an old garage that's converted to an industrial theme. Live the wine barrels over the bar. Great staff. read more

Eight Row Flint - Neighborhood Bar - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Nice chill place to meet up for laid back bites and good drink options! The elote is a MUST here. Drinks: We all ordered from the zero proof menu. One friend is preggos, the other doesn't drink and I added vodka to mine. I got the Mystery Machine and it was AMAZING. Like a spicy Paloma with vodka. Theirs were also super yummy and it was nice for non-alcoholic options. Only drink issue was getting our waters refilled on a Houston summer day. Food: Our plans were just to nosh. We shared the queso. It was wanting for something, a bit bland. We added hot sauce to it and it was good. For a restaurant with primarily Tex-Mex they seemed to have a buffalo themed hot sauce, could have been better. The watermelon salad is super refreshing (as would be expected). I felt it was lacking toppings vs. the watermelon ration but it was a SUPER big portion. My friend got the chicken tamales and the flavor was great! A bit too much masa for me and it was heavy, almost like the Houston moisture expanded it, lol. Still yum. The winner=ELOTES!!! OMG, I said I would only have one bite...I lied. I like how they serve them, but for ease we cut them off the cob....soooo good. Only regret was leaving the place and spying the quesadillas and how good they looked. Need to come back for those. Restaurant: Great location and therefore understandable the parking situation is difficult. The bus boys seemed like the nicest people ever and were always all smiles. The kitchen is actually in a food truck in the parking lot. No complaints on this other than it meant the back door was essentially always open so it was a bit humid and warm inside, also with the lizards being killed during the February storm the flies are allover Houston. One of the primary reasons for the OK review was our server was super nice, but not really attentive. It was hard to get water refilled, asked for hot sauce and think she forgot so went to the bar myself. She looked to be working diligently, so might have been understaffed for the day or because of covid job hiring issues. Last was the acoustics were pretty bad, they should foam spray their ceiling, we could barely hear each other and it was not even packed. All the staff seemed so so nice! read more

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Everytime i pass this place, it's always packed. Small neighborhood bar, great drinks but shitty food. Finally got to try it out and I'm not sure if I'm impressed. Drinks were good but a bit pricey. $12 per drink. Food was meh. Queso tasted bland, tacos were tiny at $7 each. read more

Eight Row Flint - Margarita (Rocks) - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Extremely laid back bar. We love it every time we come. They have $3 beers on Wednesday which is always a bonus too. The atmosphere is chill, relaxed and you can always bring friends here. I love bringing the pup too, anywhere dog friendly works for me. I will say, the service is a bit rough during peak hours or happy hour/daily specials, but that is expected when coming at this time. As you should, expect a wait when it's busy. Solid 4 stars. read more

Eight Row Flint - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Always enjoy this spot. Chill and good happy hours. Spent the Christmas evening there when most places were closed. read more

Eight Row Flint - Christmas Eve, 2020. COVID style - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

I always thought this place looked so small when I drove by so I was pleasantly surprised to find its large, sprawling patio and spacious interior. This place is always bumping and for a good reason - its a fun spot! Great selection of liquor, frozen cocktails, delicious tacos and bites...it all adds up to a winning combination! read more

8 Row is a casual predominantly open air bar that offers an enormous spirit menu with a big focus on bourbon although they have just about every other booze under the sun to boot. There's dozens of specialty cocktails to choose from if you're not a straight whiskey kind of guy. Notable cocktails I tried at our table were the Ranch Water and frozen Gin & Tonic, both trouble. If you're hungry, they have a food truck full time attached to their establishment that you can order through your server. We shared a few tacos, a tostada and a quesadilla and everything came out quickly and tasty. Only con I could think of from our first visit would be the Houston summer heat and their layout. There's a handful of tables inside and under AC but most of the table options on a busy night will be outside, especially if you're in a large group. There are fans, bottomless waters and other attempts to make it work, but definitely worth giving a heads up about. Dress for the heat, pray for a cool breeze and the sun to hurry up and go down. It took me a while to make it over to 8 Row Flint, but I'm happy I finally did. read more

Good vibe with great and friendly staff. Drinks are good. Had the A/S/L which was good. The food is a disappointment especially given it's part of the Agricola group. Ordered the tamales and Brussels sprout tacos- both items are a miss. Dry and tasteless. Food prices are a bit high- $7-8 for a taco and 2 tamales around $10. read more

Eight Row Flint has been on my radar for quite some time and I was finally able to check it out last Friday during happy hour. Pros: Dope vibe, spacious patio, friendly service, great happy hour specials, well-crafted drinks and amaaaazing tacos. Cons: Non-existent parking lot, disorganized valet. I've been pescatarian for about a year now and the tacos at Eight Row Flint are quite possibly the best I've had since giving up meat. The sprouts and shrimp hit THE spot. I'd likely only eat them during happy hour, because paying more than $3 for a taco is against my religion....but they are incredibly delicious nonetheless. Eight Row Flint left a lasting impressing on me and it's definitely a new favorite. read more

Eight Row Flint - Eight Row Flint HH menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I really enjoyed this place. Went day drinking here. Ask about their Locker Program. I want a locker here lol GREAT PLACE, VIBE AND LOCATION read more

Omg the manager, Savannah, here is very rude (if not racist), whether she means to be or not. She was rude about me requesting to have the shade next to me with the umbrella (bc I was right over the sun, the hostess asked if that spot was okay bc of the sun at my arrival) without my mask even though it says when you are seated it can be removed. My party and I then moved tables for the umbrella and she literally came and moved the umbrella from our table. I have never experienced racism like this before , and now I know why none of my friends have ever been here. Minus her, this place is a vibe with hella drink options, my hostess and waitress were super nice. I also like that all the menu items are available flexible and pescatarian friendly read more

Yummy! Cold beer Awesomeness tacos, chips and salsa. Beef tacos are best. Service outstanding attentive and fun. Now look... don't drive here! Take a Lyft... cause you will drink too much. The selection of booZe is out of the realm. Crowd is young... and guys, if u are charming you might meet a gal... lots of beauties here... reminds me of Ole Miss crowds tbh. Pet friendly patio people watching. Very friendly neighborhood crowd. Its a treat so open your $$$. LOVE it all! read more

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The tacos were pretty good and the location is nice. However, it was very busy and I had to park a couple blocks away. Additionally, everything is way too overpriced ($6/Taco and $30/fajitas!). read more

Eight Row Flint - Brussels Sprouts Taco - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great service, great drinks, and decent food! We stopped by for a quick bite today and got the early happy hour special, which is to choose two small app's and one choice of a drink. We ordered the 'brussel sprout taco' and the 'elotes' with a Eight Row Frosé. The drink was delicious and certainly a 10/10! The food was just decent with the taco being kind of sad and the elote being a little on the greasy side. We'll definitely be back to try more items though! read more

Eight Row Flint - Elotes and the Eight Row Frosé - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great tacos and quality old fashioneds! Not my preferred summer spot because it is too hot outside, but a great place to visit in the cooler months. read more

This place was so fun! They have a great patio and delicious drinks. The pink rattlesnake margarita was amazing! The tacos were great too! read more

Eight Row Flint - Pink Rattlesnake Margarita (Rocks) - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cool location with lots of outdoor seating. The drinks are reasonably priced and they have a small bar food menu with mostly Mexican style food. The deep fried vegetable ball hush puppies shown below were delicious and an interesting play on hush puppies. The tacos are alright overall with the exceptional winner being the shrimp taco. GET THE SHRIMP! It is the best of their taco options with great flavors and an interesting grouping of toppings. Highly recommended, the rest of the restaurant was mediocre at best. read more

Eight Row Flint - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good staff! Good Wednesday hangout. Rob does a great job! Our usual and we get to ppl watch to tinder dates! 2018 Yelp 100 Challenge read more

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First time visiting this place and I can't find a silver lining. The food was over priced and under seasoned. There is no value in your dollar. read more

Cute bar in the Heights. Great atmosphere. Frozen gin and tonic! Great margarita. $5 drinks at HH. Fantastic tacos. Tortillas are made in house. Order the Brussel sprout taco. Chips and guacamole are very good! Small selection of wine. Huge selection of bourbon and whiskey. read more

The service: outstanding - Josh was great!! Drinks: not amazing, but good. Food: sadly, the Campenchana was good, but not amazing! Honestly, I expected more from the owners of Coltivare and Revival Market. The vibe is chill, fun place!! read more

I love this place so much and this review is far overdue... I guess I was afraid to share it with others and wanted to keep it my special place forever, but I think it's way too late for that now! When I found out there was a place opening in the Heights, specializing in craft whiskeys, craft beers and tacos, I was immediately all in! I feel in love on my first visit and fall deeper in love upon each return. There is a pretty good mix of people in terms of style and age. Every now and then, there will be a few more preppy frat boy/ sorority girl types than I prefer to engage with, but usually there is a higher ratio of down-to-earth folks and hipsters. There are a few TVs around, typically showing local sports teams, and the music regularly features Cake, Led Zeppelin, White Stripes and Beck (some of my top 10 all-time faves). The patio is dog-friendly so Kermit the Dog enjoys accompanying me here too. As for the food and drinks, it's hard to go wrong with any of the cocktails, but I always seem to go back to the Eight Row Mule (whiskey mule). The craft beer selection is awesome, as is the whiskey selection of that's more your speed. Keep in mind that this is the (currently) dry area of the Heights, so you'll need to provide your driver's license as well as a credit card when opening your tab and ordering so you can be a "member". The tacos are SOOO delicious too! My personal picks are the beef cheek taco and the roasted brussel sprouts taco, but they are all tasty (I've tried them all). The corn tortillas are always fresh, and the ingredients are locally focused. I'm also a big fan of the chips and queso. The chips are house made, served warm. The queso blanco is a little sharp, with fresh jalapeños and grilled onions on top to zest it up. The bean dip and guacamole are also great choices as you select your tortilla chips' accoutrements. Parking can be easy or scarce, depending what time and day you arrive. If you live in the Heights, you might as well save the effort and just bike or walk. There is an entire lot across the street on Yale that belongs to Eight Row though, so sometimes it's easier to park there instead of the spots around the building. The patio and interior are open seating with table service. Part of the patio is covered and part of it uncovered, so if rain is in the forecast, you'll also want to consider that. The service is relaxed, so don't get offended if you have to flag your server down at times -- this is a place to chill for a minute. read more

First time visit with a friend. Food was on point. Had the shrimp tacos! Had some Ranchwater to wash it down then spent the rest of the afternoon having some killer Old Fashioned's. Would definitely come back here. Great whiskey bar! read more

Eight Row Flint - Ranchwater and Old Fashioneds - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I got the barbacoa nachos and they were really tasty. We also enjoyed the beef hot dog they serve and that was one of the best hot dogs I have had in a long time. And if you want to try another appetizer, campenchana is goooood! read more

Eight Row Flint - barbocoa nachos - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

It's Friday night. Sign says complimentary parking. Valet guy opens the door and says that I could park myself in the back. He does that to another couple cars I saw while walking to the front. Mind you it was a great way to treat a lady. He was a loser Indian guy who I should've gotten the name. I'd probably only come here for the drinks if I ever do come back. Halfway through service the waitress got in her car and left without telling us who was taking over. New waitress just threw our bills on the table without trying to figure out who's was who and handing it to them. Food is small bites only. It'll be the last time I order a $7 street taco which is the size of my palm. I asked the waitress if it was a good size taco or a street taco and she looked like a deer in headlights. Try some where else. read more

Pretty good for drinks and shareables! I love the outside patio and it's a great place for catching up with friends. I haven't had the chance to try their mains but their brussel sprouts is a must-have! read more

Visited a few weeks ago and will definitely go back when im in the heights next. Great place to meet up with friends on a Friday night or watch a game on their indoor and outdoor tvs throughout. The frozen g&t is a must try as well as the brussel sprouts tacos (may sound weird but do it!). Only thing that was a downer is the parking. There is a small lot across the street but fills up quickly during peek times. read more

Eight Row Flint - Frozen g&t! Yum - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great margarita's!! And great drinks overall! Really love this place!

Our waitress Melíse was on point. She recommended great drinks and was very knowledgeable when asked about different menu items/her recommendations. Friend ordered the barbacoa nachos. :) read more

All day Happy Hour on Wednesday! get here early or don't roll with a big squad or seating might be difficult. The specials only apply to drinks and NOT food but the margaritas on the rocks with egg white are excellent and well worth the trek even if you aren't munching. I also ordered the brussel sprout nachos and holy wow was it incredible! My friends ordered the tacos and while I think they are pricey for what they are, they are still super tasty. The menu isn't extensive by any means, but it gets the job done! And vegetarian friendly! This is a really nice patio bar to hang out and have a few drinks, I am not sure I will come back during not-happy-hour and the service can be a little hectic, but you should definitely keep it in mind on a nice day out. read more

Very casual down to earth little gem. Very low key but good food and great drinks. I will be coming back.

Low key bar. Good frozen drinks and a chill vibe. This is a dog friendly place, and there are plenty of places to sit with a small group or large group indoor and outdoor. Parking: There's parking around the parameter of the bar. If the parking is full, it likely is, the bar conveniently has a parking area across he road. Drinks: The Frozen Gin & Tonic and the Frose. Both are great, and a different style of drink that you won't find everywhere. If you're wanting something unique to the bar though, I would suggest ordering the frozen Gin & tonic. God: Decent menu with a lot of options. They were actually serving crawfish while I was there. Yum! We ordered the chips and queso which was good and a perfect snack between two people. Side note: the restrooms are gender neutral. There are three rooms with toilets and closed doors, and an area where everyone washes their hands. Seriously hated heir hand-washing station. It was a powdery substance versus liquid soap. Not a fan. read more

Eight Row Flint - The Frozen Gin & Tonic and Frosè. Both are very good! If you want a unique drink go with the gin & tonic. - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This is hands down the best bar in the heights. I love the seat yourself policy, the massive patios (with heaters), and their "Cheap Thrills deal ($1.50 lone star with a $3.50 shot) is my favorite! Also, don't skip put on the food -- the nachos with the pork added on are AMAZING. read more

Probably my favorite place for happy hour! It usually pretty crowded, but I haven't had a problem finding seating. Their happy hour is welcoming to people of all tastes.. beer, wine, and liquor! During happy hour- tacos are discounted but I would rather pay more for the quesadillas! Honestly, happy hour(s) is the best hour here, but your can't go wrong! read more

Eight Row Flint - Astro loves their happy hour deals! - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

I absolutely love this place because they have my favorite drink in Houston - cucumber agua fresca with vodka. The juice is fresh and not too sweet. I will keep coming back here just for that drink alone, but they have many other great things on their menu as well! Food could be better, but I don't expect much from a cocktail bar as far as food goes. read more

The food is pretty average and if it's not happy hour the prices are kind of steep, but the vibes are what makes this place. A lot of outdoor seating, so when the weather is right this place is perfect. The drinks are well made and the staff is friendly. If you can make it during happy hour, it's well worth it. Would recommend this place for a corporate happy hour or any sort of group outing. If you do happen to go during happy hour, the tacos are $3. They say the Brussels sprouts taco is their most popular, but personally I thought the beef was the best. Make sure to get them in flour too because the corn tortillas are pretty small Overall this is a great happy hour spot, but average outside of those times. read more

Eight Row Flint - The only menu that matters - the happy hour menu - Gastropubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Sorry for this review during this time, but people should know that this is only a bar that serves overprice truck food. Do not expect to have a nice dinner or a dissent wine. We were really disappointed since we wanted to try this place for ever. The service was good - food needs a lot of improvement. read more

2023 and I thought most places weren't as racist as they used to be. Worst bartender I've experienced in my life, even the people to our left and right were curious as to why we weren't being served. read more

We are regulars at this location and I am surprised that I haven't done a review. Food- great! Love the tacos and chips/salsa! The entire whisky house with added food truck takes this location really far. Service- probably one of the best in town. Like I said I go here regularly for weekend cocktail and tacos, the staff always greets guest as they walk in, they problem solve if a situation arises, and work hard to make the guest feel at home. The manager Christina is especially outstanding. COVID-19 (Important to let people know how businesses are managing this health crisis): Quarantine Service- again probably one of the best in town! Seriously!!! They are wiping tables between guest. Keeping guest 6-feet apart with tape. They even had their tables moved to maximize the space while maintaining social distancing guidelines. Have a host/hostess to make sure tables are cleaned and ready for the next guest. All staff are wearing mask. Napkins and utensils are one time use, throw away. If you are looking for someone doing social distancing/quarantine correctly this is the place to model after! read more

We came here for the first time after always driving by this place constantly. We came after dinner for drinks and we loved the vibe and atmosphere. It wasn't busy as it was the weekend before Christmas so the service was good. We got the pink rattlesnake and old fashioned. Both were good. The only downside it is on the pricier side. But our plan is to come back for happy hour and we look forward to trying more drinks! We did not get any food. read more