Hosted my birthday dinner there on a Friday night. Definitely a vibe! Cocktails were great, music was A1, wait staff extremely attentive my group had an entire section to ourselves (they are definitely following social distancing standards). Food was great! Not my first visit for dinner so I expected nothing less. I believe we had one of everything on the appetizer menu - Light bites are a must when indulging in cocktails! The wings with curry are amazing ordered some to go. The jerk salmon was more of a blackened salmon to us all but this is coming from a group of people who are from the islands and know jerk - it was tasty non the less. Hosting another event here next month. If you're looking for great vibe Five Central/Upper Kirby Bistro will not disappoint! read more

As a regular at The Upper Kirby Bistro, I absolutely love the service and my consistently delicious drinks (shout out to Mike)! I give this place 2 thumbs up! read more

I really just can't say enough good things about 5 Central!! There are several different sections that all seem to have different themes and vibes. There are several bars, a cigar lounge, restaurant and a hookah room. I celebrated my birthday here with a couple of friends and we were allowed to celebrate in a private area which was amazing! Its very beautiful and eclectic. Our waitress was great and the food was also good. On my second visit it was during Sunday brunch and the vibe was everything! The stuffed french toast is a must! Would highly recommend. read more

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1st class Service! .great servers, bartenders and live music .

Alyssa was absolutely amazing! She provided great customer service and answered all of our answers promptly! She introduced us to the menu and ran to another bar to get what I asked for. I will return for her specifically! This is my first time here and I will return! read more

Thanks Alyssa! We had a great time wonderful service. Good and drinks were amazing. Definitely will be back!

This is a very nice upscale place. 5 different themed areas under one roof. It's black owned. It's the largest restaurant/venue in Houston at a whopping 17,000 sqft! My friends and I go there in Friday's (get there around 9, cuz they close early at 12am) and their Sunday brunch is yummy. I highly suggest a reservation!! Always great vibes and good service! I'm not enthused about the $20 valet parking, it's kinda pricey. Overall a lit spot!! read more

Five Central - My friend and I - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The DJs never miss and the food is good! Ask for Teyan!! We come here a lot and she was hands down the best waitress!!

I'm so pleased with this establishment! I've been here three times now and the food is only superseded by the options for experiences under one roof! I usually like to try something new each time, but the way the curry chicken tasted... woooo!! It was consistent between visits too. I replaced the mashed potatoes with the Mac and cheese the second time cause I ate both the first time and was past full. Either way, a must stop if you are in Houston and want good food, good service and a great ambiance. If you like cigars, no better place to have a drink and a good stick with strangers that quickly turn to associates. Enjoy! read more

Five Central - Curry chicken and a side of Mac and cheese. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Crooks! I went here tonight and when it was time to pay the bill i gave them 2 one hundred dollar bills to settle my $122 bill. They came back and said one of the bills was fake...and just left! Ignored me for the next few minutes as i asked questions and was baffled, asking them to at least show me the fake bill. They actually gave me my real bill back! I called the cops because that was a lie and they could not produce the "fake" bill i supposedly gave them. Never once did they ask me to settle my bill but gave me the real bill back, very suspect. I created such a stink as i was getting my car from valet they came out with a fake bill in a plastic baggy thirty minutes later... i settled the bill... but beware, this is a scam they run! Probably circulating the same fake bill to scam customers . So saddened by this situation. I will take these photos to my reputable bank and they will validate that this is a bill i never received . How horrible of a business , will never return read more

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I came to support Black Restaurant Week and they absolutely missed the mark in many ways. We arrived and the restaurant is in a residential area. There was no parking along the street which forced us to valet park for $10. I planned to tour the whole facility. We get to the front door to and saw the sign on the door that required masks to enter, so of course we complied. I was very grateful that they had set those measures in place due to all the cases rising in Houston. We found a table and sat down. We looked around and it was pretty nice. We waited and waited for someone to come and greet us but that didn't happen. I eventually flagged down a short, blonde lady and asked for a some assistance. She told me that she would send a server to our table. A few minutes later someone came to our table. I had to ask her to bring us menus. She came back with water and menus but I noticed that she did not bring out the BRW Menus. I told her that we would like the BRW menus and she said that she would be back with them. A few minutes passed and she came back to the table saying that they had to print more because they ran out. I said ok! In the meantime we looked over the menus and I was helping my daughter decide what to get. She came back a few minutes later and said that they ran out of paper and I could go online to look at the menus. Gee Whiz! She did not tell us where to go and look. I knew to go to houbrw to look because I had previously been on the site researching restaurants. I ordered a Lemon Drop Martini and she said that it would be a while because the bar was backed up. She left and came back to take our order and I told her that we would like a tour of the facility. She said that she would tell a higher up and someone would come to the table. We waited a while and she finally brought my drink. We saw others entering the restaurant without masks and I felt that was unsafe. Why have a sign on the door if you are not enforcing it. The server and waitress comes to the table with some of our food and she then apologizes that our food is not coming out in order and sporadically. One of the appetizers which was the Collard and Artichoke dip, My boyfriends entree, which was the Fried Chicken dish, that they sat in front of my daughter. I had to tell them that was his dish. My Salmon came out as well. We were missing another appetizer and my daughters fried chicken with Crawfish Rice, and Fries. None of the food that was brought out was hot only a little warm. The salmon was overcooked and presented poorIy. I was a bit upset. Our waitress disappeared so I caught one of the servers to tell him about our food and I sent back the dip and my Salmon. My boyfriend was hungry and decided to keep his lukewarm Chicken and bland Collard Greens. My daughter's food finally came out with none of the sides that she requested. Her chicken was piping hot like Fried Chicken is supposed to be. My Salmon came as well and it was hot this time but still overcooked and the dish was totally lacking from what I saw on the picture and how it's supposed to be made. I just kept it at that point. The Crispy Asian Shrimp was hot and tasty. The dip was dry and nasty. I'm sure that they put it in the microwave. Our waitress was still no where to be found so I flagged down the same server to tell him about the sides. He was about to take the whole plate back and I stopped him. I told him to just bring out the sides that she requested. Our waitress finally shows up to see how we were doing. REALLY??? I asked her what was going on with the tour that I requested and she said that she forgot and would tell someone. OOOKKK..... A little bit later a guy comes to our table asking did we request to tour. I told him yes, a long time ago. We were eating and we would do the tour after we were done. The waitress came over and I told her that we needed to go containers. She hurried off and came back with one styrofoam container. I told her that I needed another one. I asked her where are the plastic containers that are divided and she said that they ran out. So we had to use the styrofoam containers with no dividers for the food. Fast forward... My boyfriend paid and was waiting for his card. The owner came to the table to take us on the tour. That was the highlight of the night. Everything else had failed. read more

I've been to this establishment several times for events and the casual night outings, typically on a Friday. The food never disappoints even tho the cost is on the higher end and so are the drinks. Which is fine. But the last few times the bartender upstairs, the brown skin girl with the dreads has solely ruined the entire experience there not once but twice for my colleges, friends, partner and I. The first time I let it go but when we went back this past weekend that was enough. Rude, as if we were bothering her to help us with drinks, ordering food and just to do her job in general. While she casually enjoyed hanging out with her friends. It was a obstacle to even close out terrible service of a bill. 10/10 Would not recommend upstairs, stick to the lower level! read more

Very nice Establishment. I enjoy my Birthday Brunch with friends. Food was excellent and great customer service. Music was good, nice & clean and great location. I enjoyed! read more

I was thrilled when my friend said, "Let's go to Upper Kirby Bistro, as it has been on my places of "need to experience." The ambience was beautiful. Waitstaff were helpful. The gumbo my friend and I shared was great! But..... The Jerk Salmon Caesar was less than promising, hoped for better. I set aside the salmon to show the horrible pieces of inedible lettuce that was full off large white and brown pieces. When my waitress showed her manager, her manager said she would show the chef. The manager didn't follow up with feedback but left it on the waitress to tell me they would take off 25%...off the salad. The unfortunate part was that it wasn't worth the 75% I was left to pay. Good management usually follows up after an unpleasant experience..noted and will most likely not come back. read more

Five Central - Dining Room - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We went here for our anniversary with some friends & enjoyed ourselves! The band was live! The DJ was great! The service was awesome & we had the best table in the room, right next to the stage! Yall are doing a great job with your establishment! Keep up the great work! read more

I tried the Bistro. The food was good but it's a little pricey. I had children with me, I don't recommend it. The space isn't really conducive for kids. There is no kids menu. I had one drink, the Trick Daddy. It was pretty but not very strong. The manager of the establishment was nice but his staff could use an attitude adjustment, maybe it was a long night for them. I don't know but the host that greeted us was a little rude and unfriendly. The manager reset the tone. read more

Such a great vibe! Cool for several different crowds. Went on a Friday night and I loved it. Definitely a spot I will always visit when coming to Houston! read more

These crab cakes were amazing. Angelica made sure we received the best service. I will definitely be back for brunch. The music was great too. read more

Five Central - Crab cakes - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Thoroughly disappointed. Chicken was good, however the greens had a strong vinegar taste as they were old and potatoes were very dry. Menu mentioned bread was to come with our meal and no bread. The seafood cakes was very dry as it was cooked to hard. Overall, first experience was not as expected from the yelp reviews. read more

Thanks Alyssa for the wonderful service!! I'll be back Sunday's and Fridays for you babes!

grown vibes chill vibes nice vibes good brunch spot food is great fair prices atmosphere is amazing plenty different rooms to choose from (restaurant, cigar bar, hookah bar, etc.) parking is fairly easy live band and djs and happy hour just visit their website or social media pages brunch served until 5p on sunday's read more

Came in for Mothers day brunch. First time here and the service is average, food arrive Luke warm to cold. Music is nice, definitely a 30 and up, R&B vibe. Valet was $20 but there is street parking if you're lucky. read more

This place is a hassle. Becareful guys when handing out a $20 bill cash to a latina bartender , she would ring it up as a $10 dollar bill. When i spotted her short handling me the change , she acted dumb. Moreover, then ask for the manager. The manager was lacking customer service skills and pandering to their bartenders. read more

I try to get a cigar a couple times a month. Particularly when out of town, so I've seen my fair share of cigar bars in the US. I live in Houston and always thought we had weak and small cigar bars since Downing Street closed. Me and a friend decided to try Five Central. BLACK OWNED which is fantastic! In the heart of River Oaks which is great. The inside and levels are much bigger than you think, looking from the outside. Get in and it's different rooms...cigar, lounge, wine bar and restaurant. The setup is off the charts good. Good vibes with grown folks socializing. Hmmm..did I mention it was BLACK OWNED. We sit in the cigar lounge. Place is laid out nicely. Glad we did not go on a Fri or Saturday cause I am sure this place gets plenty of attendance. The server/bartender was outstanding. Her name was Stephanie and she was on top of her game! We didn't realize we could order food. So we had cigars and drinks, now solid food is on the way to us in the cigar lounge. Fried chicken, macaroni, collard greens, etc. All was really good! The only downside is parking can be a pain since I don't do valet. Oh yea, did I mention it was BLACK OWNED. If you don't check this place out, your missing out. I've been to plenty cigar bars and this one stands out. I know I will be a regular going forward. read more

This place is the cream of the crop for Sunday Brunch. Smoke cigars? They got you. Like mimosas and Southern food? They got you. The manager Amy made sure to take me and my friends on a tour to see the whole space. This is the place for a private party, brunch with friends, or just a day out to do something different. A must see in Houston read more

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The food here was terrible. Overpriced. If I could give them 0 stars, I would. The shrimp appetizer claimed to be "Korean style" gochujang. The thing came out and was generic shrimp that was probably microwaved. And it cost almost $30! Everything we ordered was just off. Never going back for food. I would go back for the live music or cigar bar upstairs. read more

I recently visited Five Central Upper Kirby Bistro with my fiancé. The food was amazing and the staff was very professional. Chef Keenan came out to visit our table to make sure we were having a pleasant experience!! read more

There area wasn't prepared in a timely manner as previously discussed. The bartender was exceptional but needed help with such a big party of 60. Many requests had to be made during the venue on lighting over the food, utensils needed throughout the evening, etc. Several uninvited patrons in our private area. We didn't receive the assorted dessert items as promised in our contract. Otherwise, the food and drinks were great. read more

first i was charged my tab fee 107 dollars then i get a new charge for 84 dollars i call the restaurant they put me on the phone with a "manager" her excuse was we only see one transaction of 107 dollars and sometimes the system charges a fee ... that does not make sense. how do you charge me a fee of 84 and tell me that it only happens to some people and it should drop off 3-5 days but she doesn't see anything on her end. and if it doesn't drop off then despite it with your bank.. terrible management and liars. no one is charging a random fee of 84 dollars. they are using your cards after making you have an open tab with a card on file. don't trust them. read more

From the atmosphere to the food always a great time..... And bartender Teyann such great customer service and the drinks A1 ... if you looking to enjoy some grown people fun this should be on top of the list read more

It was definitely a vibe.... I went on the 4th of July, the food was good. I had the jerk salmon Cesar, lemon pepper wings and lobster mac n cheese with peach/watermelon mimosas and it was all good no complaints! read more

My 1st time going and I enjoyed my self very much. Really classy vibe. There was a bartender Alyssa there who took great care of me. The was good. Overall it was a good 1st experience. Thank u Alyssa for showing me a good time. read more

Wow!! Just wow!! Great atmosphere- check. Tasty cocktails - check. Delicious food - check. Friendly and attentive waiters - check. Can't wait to return. But then, they had when I saw oxtails and grits on the menu. Their chef needs an award! Yummy!! read more

Listen, if you're coming to five central ask for Alyssa in the cigar lounge! Or for Jada in room Ellie! They're the best, and most attentive bar tenders in the entire establishment. Food was excellent and the vibes were on point! Me & my wife can't wait to come back next weekend. read more

Great vibe! Great food! The fried chicken was amazing. The service in the restaurant is not that great but you can order food in the lounge and the bar. read more

I'm going to go back and give this place another chance. It took a long time to get our food but it was delicious when it arrived. The drinks are pretty good as well. I like the option of eating and then walking over to the cigar lounge. The lounge is very nice but the cigar selection is small. They have room for growth and I think they will get there. read more

Great place for brunch...there's several rooms at this spot. Food and drinks are good. Great bar service

Love this place...you have to check this place out. Amazon food, food the bomb , multiple rooms to enjoy various vibes! Check them out

Alyssa was my bartender and she was awesome. Very sunny disposition with prompt service. My first visit, but definitely not my last.

Alyssa was an amazing bartender. She is very energetic and knowledgeable of different types of drinks. She made Sunday Funday that much more of a vibe . Definitely coming back! read more