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    Gracie77498 V.

    Beware!!! We originally made our reservation when this restaurant was still Albi and didn't realize the management had changed until we received the confirmation. Since we already had plans, we decided to give the new place a try. Our reservation was at 6:45 p.m. The restaurant was nearly empty, with only one or two other tables occupied. Our server, Khloe C., was friendly and let us know Happy Hour was available until 8:00 p.m. The four of us ordered two drinks each and almost every item on the Happy Hour menu. Everything was fine until it was time to pay. Instead of showing us an itemized bill, the handheld payment device went straight to the tip screen. We asked to see the breakdown of the charges before paying, but were told the device couldn't go back. When I asked to speak with the manager, I was told, "Even the manager can't make the screen go back." We then asked what made up our total of $272.56. We were told it included food, drinks, and a 20% service charge. When we asked what that service charge was for, no one could give us a clear explanation. We also asked whether it was the server's gratuity, and the answer was no. At that point, it appeared we were expected to pay the 20% service charge and then be prompted to leave an additional tip. Because we couldn't get a clear explanation of the charges, we chose not to add another gratuity. I even apologized to our server, explaining that the unexplained service charge was the reason. The biggest surprise came afterward: our credit card was charged $372.06, approx $100 more than the total we were shown before authorizing payment. We will be contacting the restaurant and disputing the charge with our credit card company. Hopefully this was simply a mistake that can be corrected, but our experience left us very concerned. If you dine here, ask for an itemized receipt and carefully verify the total before completing your payment.

    Sliders and truffle fries
    Briann R.

    I basically had their "girl dinner". You could get choice of any two of the following: two sliders, 3 chicken nuggets, truffle fries, or something else, . That also came with a signature cocktail for a total of $25. It was good! My signature cocktail was overly sweet, but overall I enjoyed it. The staff was kind and accommodating and the space itself is nicely decorated.

    Angela R.

    ​"Fancy's truly lives up to its name! The environment is beautifully curated, elegant, and upscale with an effortlessly cool, grown-and-sexy vibe. The cocktails are crafted to perfection, and the light bites are delicious. It's the ultimate spot for an elevated evening out!"

    Fancy's is a 3/10... Parking is none existent, Valet is limited to about 15-20 cars max.. street parking is also limited.. literally would have to park 2-3 blocks away... with the strict dress code in place requiring you to wear heels this is not ideal! best option is to uber there.. terrible location for a restaurant in my opinion! menu so not fancy, literally mediocre.. nothing comes with sides... matter of fact there is no side.. who sells lamb chops by themselves??? highly disappointed please get fancy with the food! The name does not match the menu. I rated it a 3/10 because the waiter was super sweet. I won't be back though. I wouldn't recommend this for a special event, parking will frustrate your guests. I literally left and ubered back, had it not been my friend's birthday I wouldn't have returned.

    Mr. Rogers hot honey pizza
    Mikal J.

    We ordered the Mr. Rogers pizza and a bottle of Cab Sauvignon. The pizza was delicious and we thought it was cool that it was turkey pepperoni. They have a limited wine menu - the only red wine they had on the menu was a Cab Sav, which was fine. But turns out the red we ordered was an $80 for bottle of Josh.... That is a cheap wine to over price for. Other than the wine debacle, the pizza and the ambience were great. And the music was really good such a vibe. Our waitress is very kind, but she could've checked on us a little more frequently. Otherwise, we really had a great time.

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    Khristy L.

    I decided to celebrate the New Year here with my loved ones, and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. While the venue itself is beautiful, it was clear they were not prepared for the evening. Our tickets advertised complimentary sushi, champagne, and party favors. No sushi or party favors were ever provided, and we had to walk around just to locate the champagne. As the night was winding down, we were pressured to close out, which felt rushed. When I tapped my card, the total presented was $133, which immediately didn't seem right. I requested an itemized receipt, and it showed a total of $109 -- a number that already included gratuity. I didn't even have to point out the discrepancy; the staff member corrected it himself. This left me with the impression that I was being taken advantage of and assumed to be too intoxicated to notice the overcharge. Overall, the lack of organization and transparency overshadowed what could have been a great New Year's celebration.

    Jennifer E.

    Fancy's has the best happy hour food, drinks and hours! It's decorated just like the name FANCY! I stopped in with my husband for a date night and we had a good time. Bartender Emmer was great! She made the best drinks! We got the burgers, fries and oysters which were all good. I am definitely coming back for my birthday happy hour with the girls!

    Ema P.

    We had an event here for Houston Millennials at Fancy's. I think that they Did a great job for what the restaurant used to be. The servers were kind and respectful. And we had a lot going on that day! It was an award show they had the most patience ever for us! LOL Yeah that was a success I think mainly because of the staff. They really pulled it together. Parking was pretty simple because you can always utilize the parking lot across the street. That came in clutch for real! But the place is beautiful a lot of birth bright and deep reds and blacks and metallics. The appetizers I had were pretty tasty though I didn't indulge in many. Just the basic ones... But the TRUFFLE FRIES were my fav. They use burgundy truffle, parmesan, truffle oil, fresh herbs, and pecorino romano aioli. You can taste every single element and the flavors come together beautifully. I want to come on a day that is not super special so I can try a little bit more on the menu and not worry about how I look in my outfit! Lol. Time to unbuckle some belts next time! Until then...

    Forbidden Love
    Tramaine B.

    I've heard nothing but rave reviews about Fancy's, along with a very specific warning: Wednesday is the best night after 8 and make a reservation unless you enjoy standing in lines for sport. Parking is valet but I can't tell you the price because we took a ride share. The line was definitely there. My friend made a call because I don't wait, and I wasn't about to start that hobby tonight. It pays to know people. Fancy's itself is adorable: low lighting, music that matches the vibe perfectly, plenty of indoor tables, large bar in the middle, plus a cozy outdoor area with a bar and heaters so you can pretend Houston has seasons. My drink, Forbidden Love, was strong enough to make me feel something but not strong enough to make me question my life choices. The 3 Woodford Reserves on the rocks had zero complaints, so I assumed it was made right. We didn't try the food, but they offer small bites and sushi rolls. Overall, I'd definitely come back preferably with the same friend who makes the phone calls.

    Hamachi Skewers - tasty but not for $20!

    Very beautiful esthetics. Delicious drinks. Good service. Overly priced food for the portion sizes.

    Gina N.

    Love this bar!! They have great service and amazing cocktails. Be sure to consult your bartend for recommendations. The workers are super friendly and work quickly. I'd highly recommended this place to anyone looking for good vibes and good drinks. Thank you to Fancy's for hosting our Bookclubs meeting. Cheers!

    Chantel J.

    My review for this place is currently indifferent. I've been twice once was randomly a special event for a wine release. The entire vineyard was not meant to know but I was able to mingle with some of the people there for the event. I observed specialty menu items.Orders and drinks specific to the event that I was able to partake in that were very good. The hospitality that night seemed to be on point. Meanwhile, I went on a Wednesday evening once before that had a great DJ and grapevine, but it seems like they were not ready for the crowd.\nThey were extremely long lines at the bar , so I ended up getting a table just to order a drink. After waiting about an hour I was getting up from the table to try the bar again when my drink came. The waitress did apologize, but she said all of the drinks were essentially coming from the bar.So I was waiting behind the backup line of people at the bar and everyone else who let order drinks at tables. I decided I wanted to order food but they were within one hour of closing , and I was advised that I might not get my food until close to closing , and it may not be worth it. I think this adjustment could be nicer if they had enough employees to manage the crowd. Id give it one more try.

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    Great time and great service with our server Missie. I would definitely recommend her for a great time and great vibes.

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    The ambiance is nice and music was great. The food and drinks were ok. I recommend going for a vibe not drinks or food.

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    Great drinks, friendly service, and delicious HH appetizers! We enjoyed our first time here and…read morehope to come back again!

    After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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