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    J. Henry's Draught House & Kitchen

    4.3 (297 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    J. HENRY'S DRAUGHT HOUSE & KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Great Heights 'Fruity Pellets' IPA
    Adam H.

    A decent place for a wide beer selection and bar food. Atmosphere is dark and mostly clean. Service is good -- not great. We arrived here after the typical Friday afternoon lunch hour; there was still some business happening. The manager was our server ... at least initially. Another dude took over until we had an issue with our appetizer (restaurant's fault, and they owned it, though the issue pretty much caused me to lose my appetite.) Food here is cooked fresh to order. Fish & Chips and Chicken Fried Steak were worthy. Fries were also served hot and crisp. Never did get the malt vinegar, but oh well. Would I come back? Sure. But I cannot give this joint high marks after my first visit.

    DUO Green Apple Cider (6% alcohol)
    Felicia G.

    Been coming here for many years. I have always received great service, cold beer, many on tap & yummy food.. YES the food is amazing.. Shoutout to Julie & Connor for excellent customer service. Fyi: they have a drive thru!!

    Salad with grilled chicken and yummy bleu cheese.
    Debi B.

    After stopping at and leaving one of our favorite lunch spots, J.Henry's came up first in my Yelp search. Located in a strip center, this place is pretty low key, but does have a growler fill drive through! Can't beat that! We sat at the bar, as usual. After a couple of small samples, hubs and I selected a beer from the many, many brews on tap. Most beers were from Texas breweries, which I really like. I had a salad with grilled chicken which was delicious. The veggies were cold, fresh and crisp. The chicken was warm, tender and juicy. Hubs had a fried fish sandwich which he said was excellent; perfect breading, tender and hot. French fries were thick cut and delicious. Excellent place for a beer, lunch or casual dinner. Our server was great, available as needed.

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    Charlene P.

    Beer selection/prices are definitely a 5. Service is a 5 as well. Waiters were friendly and efficient. They weren't annoyed when I needed a couple samples before settling on a beer. Food is a 4. The energy here is always good. Never too loud and usually never much of a a wait. But never empty.

    Draft Beers (5/29/22)
    Tiffany J.

    My friend and I needed food after having a few drinks at The Davenport. Luckily, J. Henry's is practically next door. It literally took less than a minute to drive over. When we arrived, it wasn't busy at all. It was open seating so we grabbed a booth, and the bartender came over quickly to take our drink order. I wasn't sure what I wanted so I told the bartender the types of beers that I like and he suggested the Altstadt Kolsch. It was really good and smooth! My friend had the 3 Nations Blue Raspberry Sucker Punch. They have 51 beers on draft and most of them are from Texas breweries. You can also purchase growlers: 64 oz. for $10 or 32 oz. for $7 plus the cost of beer. The food didn't take long at all to be brought out to us. My friend had the coconut shrimp. She subbed the fries with mashed potatoes. I ordered the herb crusted salmon. It was seasoned well, but was a tad salty. The flavors were delicious though. The veggies (carrots, squash, zucchini, asparagus) were prepared al dente and were very flavorful. I really enjoyed my meal!

    Buffalo sandwich

    Yum yum! Beers and food so good! Legit menu with more than just bar food. Wonderful service by Louis too. Hidden gem. Check it out!

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    I've just finished the new Gouda Mushroom Burger. It's AMAZING!!! It's definitely my new favorite.

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    Great food and service. Brought my handicap dad and they were very supportive and served our needs right away.

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    Love to go here and always have good service and good food. Always great beer selection!

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    Amazing burgers that we order from the fire station when we don't like what our wives packed us.

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    It's a little noisy but the food is delicious! The pretzel appetizer is awesome and the artichoke chicken was also great.

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    Me and my two kids met my friend and her kids for late lunch and we had never been here before…read more.. Our Service was amazing!! The Food was outstanding. I had their Buffalo Wings fried in Beef Tallow and fries (My son loved them too!) I never knew it could taste so clean, non greasy and it'd be so crispy and delicious!! Our Server Jaxon was so sweet with great recommendations!! We will definitely be back soon.

    We had a really good experience here! We stopped in after work with a pretty large group, and…read moredespite our party size, everything went smoothly. Our server was great, I can't remember his name, but he joked around with us the whole time and made the experience a lot more fun. Good service can really make a meal, and he definitely did. I asked him for his favorite menu item, and he recommended the Houston Cowboy Burger. It had really good flavor, and I enjoyed it overall. It was definitely on the spicy side (which makes sense with the jalapeños), but if you like a little heat, I'd recommend it. It wasn't the best burger I've ever had, but it was solid and I'd order it again. My only real complaint was that it was pretty loud inside. There was a game on, so there was a lot of cheering and noise, which made it feel a little overstimulating. That said, it's more of a sports bar atmosphere, so I don't really fault them for it, we just weren't there to watch the game. Overall, we had a good time, enjoyed the food and service, and I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

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    Great place! Cool vibe. Great food! Whiskey bar! What's…read morenot to love? After falling in love with it, we found out it is closing. Bummer.

    I'm going to give this place five stars which I rarely do but let me tell you why. The service was…read moregood. It wasn't amazing but it was good. The food came in a very timely matter the waitress and anyone working there seem to be very nice and respectable. The ambience is giving very sexy mode, not rowdy, but you can tell this is definitely a hang out spot for adults. It is dark in there they do have table lamps, but I love it. My child did come with so this kid friendly. The food was definitely a nine out of 10 And not so much of just the taste I'm factoring in the presentation as well. The sticky rice was amazing. I mean the shrimp had the perfect type of heat mind you I did Houston restaurant week. So I got three course meal for $39. My first course was the sticky rice 9.5 out of 10 My second course was the fried chicken smothered with gravy and mushroom mashed potatoes and kale greens .. I'm gonna give it a eight out of 10 because I did not like the mushrooms. This gravy wasn't seasoned very well, but it was still very good. My last course was the brownie and oh my God it was absolutely delicious I think that was like my favorite part. I really wanted to order another brownie because it was really good. Overall, I have to get this place at nine out of 10. I'm definitely coming back to try some other meals.

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    I always pass by this place and I've been meaning to come by. I heard they have a great happy hour…read morefrom 2 to 5 PM on Wednesday! We came here for drinks after we had dinner. The espresso martini was not great under my discretion. They had other drink drinks too. Service was great. The server came in and checked on us immediately wiped down the table when we asked.. we did come pretty late on a Tuesday night great for a catch ups with friends or date night. There is an inside bar as well, but since it was so pretty outside, the patio was a must to sit in. I want to come back and try their food. They have their own parking. unisex bathrooms.

    Review is only for brunch and not for cocktails, which are what they are known for, so take it with…read morea grain of salt! Nut allergy friendly: It was mentioned that nuts aren't really used in their brunch, so that's great. Time-to-Order: 40 Minutes Parking: A small lot that you enter from the Yale Street side. It's bigger than it looks because it loops around the building but there still isn't that much parking, maybe 20-30 spots total. Arrived around 11:40AM on a Saturday morning and found parking easily. You seat yourself and waiters will come find you. This happened relatively quickly for us as we sat outside. There is a patio and indoor seating options. Definitely gives off neighborhood bar vibes, very iconic of a Heights bar. Getting our meals took quite a while - Definitely a spot to take your time, potentially enjoy the weather if it's not too swelteringly hot, and order a cocktail or two. I ordered the Spicy Shakshuka (4/5), which came with four pieces of pita. I requested some more pita and got four extra pieces (5/5 service). The dish itself was good, with the right amount of heat and actually quite filling with a surprisingly good fresh pita bread that was just crispy enough on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I think it's a bit pricey for the size. Downside: The complimentary water doesn't come out cold, which is unfortunate on a hot Houston day. I will definitely come back to try its cocktails, as many people were enjoying one. Overall, I can definitely see why it is a cornerstone of the Heights bar scene.

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    Really phenomenal brunch experience We sat outdoors which…read morein retrospect was our own fault for trying to brave the Houston summer heat The indoors ambiance was cozy and neat Our brunch cocktails were all phenomenal and great tasting We got a few dishes - standouts being the oyster toast (generous amount of brined oysters, a refreshingly tart contrast to the rest of the dishes) and the breakfast bolognese (must get, such a hearty, meaty homemade bolognese sauce)! The fried chicken was well balanced, good brine and a crispy delicate batter. The bread with butter and jam was also quite decent. And prices were not too jaw breaking for an upscale brunch experience. Would definitely come back again!

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    Their drink menu is incredibly creative, with unique cocktails that are both well-balanced and…read morebeautifully presented. You can really tell the bartenders know what they're doing. The food was just as impressive - fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully put together, with plenty of options to pair with drinks. The outdoor patio is a huge plus, especially when the weather is nice, and adds to the overall experience. Overall, Wooster's Garden strikes a great balance between a laid-back vibe and high-quality food and drinks. Definitely a spot I'd recommend and look forward to visiting again!

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    4.3
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    Came to Watershed for a Saturday funday and unfortunately had a really disappointing experience. I…read moreordered a High Noon, poured it over ice, and after taking a few sips noticed a yellow residue ring inside the glass along with lipstick still left on the rim. Clearly the glass had not been properly cleaned. I brought it to the bartender's attention and while she offered to remake the drink, there was no apology beyond that, no refund offer, and honestly no sense of urgency or concern about serving a dirty glass. By that point, I was completely put off and declined the replacement. I understand mistakes happen, but cleanliness at a bar should be the bare minimum, especially when it comes to drinkware. Unfortunately, this experience ruined the visit for me and I won't be returning.

    I went here for a quick meetup and really didn't know what to expect. we got diverted from…read moreDonatellis because the wait was too long there.. The owner was the cashier/bartender and he was helpful with picking menu options. He was super busy, but never missed a beat. The only one working the front. The smoked wings come with sauce on the side as they kind of dont need the sauce . they were so good and fell off the bone. I also had some tots and chicken snitzel..not bad at all.. I was told the burger was good along with the spinach dip, which i didnt try... they did have a specialty drink menu The outdoor patio was nice because the weather was behaved, the inside is a good size as well. Tuesday night is trivia night also.

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