We stopped by Quad in Houston this past Saturday night with a pretty large group--more than 20…read morepeople--and we did not have reservations. I have to give them credit because they were very welcoming and didn't let the size of our group keep them from taking care of us. The venue itself is beautiful, and the DJ was playing a nice mix that gave the place a really good vibe.
One thing to know is that there is a noticeable hookah/cigar smell. It was pretty strong at first, but once you get past that, you can settle in and enjoy yourself.
The food menu is only one page, which I actually appreciate. It's basically a quick-bites menu and a few entries.
I had the Crispy Bang Bang Shrimp. The flavor was good, but the breading/batter could definitely use some improvement as it was a little brittle and didn't have the texture I was expecting. Someone in our group had the burger, and I tried it. It was actually really good, although I thought it could use a little more seasoning. But listen, I'm from New Orleans, so my expectations for seasoning might be a little different! The burger was probably the best thing I personally tasted.
Others in our group tried the tacos and said they were pretty good, and someone ordered the crawfish queso dip, although I didn't get a chance to try that one. I also had a margarita, which was nice and smooth.
What really made the night was the atmosphere. Our group had a great time, enjoyed the music, and even ended up having a little sing-along before we left.
Overall, we had a good experience. The food has a little room for improvement, but the service, beautiful venue, music, drinks, and overall vibe made for a fun Saturday night.
Overall: 8/10. I'd definitely come back for the vibe, drinks, and another try at the food.