Lee's is a speakeasy inside Milton's restaurant. I decided to try Lee's first and you can enter through the back side door of building near 'The Owl' bar. It is an all black door with a small sign 'Lee's'. Lee's was a classy intimate bar very modern elegant decor, very good customer service. The bartender had been in the game for a while and knew exactly what he was doing and was happy being of service. Went for happy hour on a Saturday Happy hour is Wed- Sat from 4-6pm What I ordered : Duck fat fries (must try!) Garibaldi drink (refreshing and not too sweet) This was a solid choice, definitely recommend! They also have a photobooth you can take cute pics while you wait for your drink! read more

After having dinner and drinks at Milton's, zaddy and i decided at that moment, we were ready for a Gen X/millenial style turn up, so we headed to Milton's little brother, Lee. Or is it the big brother? Anywho, this review is for a cocktail only experience. Didn't have to scan the menu long, I saw the Negroni and went for it. Very small, I struggled getting to my seat--not big back approved but it's a cozy spot--intimate enough for a date night. Bartender was friendly, super cool looking fella! No complaints. Not blown away by anything but I'd most certainly go back! Turn up ACTIVATED! read more

Lee's - Drank menu 3/2026 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ok, so this restaurant is located in a building with several other restaurants. Parking on a Friday/Saturday night is slim. I'd advise you to take a car service, get there early, or drop your party off and circle the lot like a buzzard, waiting for someone to leave. So you have to go upstairs to access this place and it is really dark inside. Drinks took a while but food came out in waves, allowing enough time for us to enjoy what was on the table. We had half of the appetizers listed and for a table of four, it was more than enough. I really liked the duck fat fries, which are as large as potato logs. Was not a big fan of the sauce and would have rather had ketchup. read more

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Got the opportunity to stop back by Lee's after a few years to try their steak night. I love the vibe here. Like speakeasy but vibrant. Steak night was great! The selection of sparkling wines was so nice too. Bring your date, bestie, or just yourself. Lovely time guaranteed. -- Also there is parking! :) read more

My friend and I came here for dinner/drinks and it was such a great experience. The entrance is on the side of the building (follow the neon light). Lee's is a trendy speakeasy bar that feels casual but intentional. There was plenty of seating but we did make reservations to ensure there'd be no issues. Our waiter was super cool and very attentive. It seemed like there was a happy hour crew and several dates, which definitely fits the vibe. They also partake in the Thursday steak nights, and I do plan to return for that. The drinks were good and I ordered half a dozen oysters which were also good. Highly recommend for drinks with friends, date night or pregaming before going out. read more

Lee's - Oysters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had been wanting to checkout this spot for quite awhile and finally had a chance for happy hour. Parking and Vibe - 4* There is a parking lot surrounding Lee's and their other venues, but it was absolutely jam packed due to what looked like a business Christmas party. The most annoying part is there were three or four awkwardly parked cars that prevented others from parking in the spaces immediately adjacent to them. A few spaces definitely do not look standard size and are more compact only though not marked as such. There is "complimentary" valet, which if anyone knows me, I find absurdly stupid when a lot is attached to the restaurant. Let me give you a tip for parking my car fiftrn feet a way from where I could have done it myself. At least the valet doesn't seem to try to block off parking spots which is becoming more common to force you to "pay" them. Here's a novel concept, park the car further away like New York and earn it? /rant Now for those who are not aware, this venue is upstairs and you get there through a service entry type backdoor that leads to some stairs. It feels like this spot could definitely be a bit prohibition speakeasy, if desired. The vibe on the interior is really cool, though, the music was louder than one would expect. This was particularly the case when being sat in a corner where the speaker is located. Personally, I think it kind of takes away from the ambiance of the venue, which is otherwise amazing. Maybe expand the speakers and lower the volume so it isn't as obnoxious for certain areas? Food & Drink - 3.5* There are some great options on the regular and happy hour menu. We ordered a couple of drinks and food from each over our time there, all great. The wings, the baked oysters, and the Duck Fat Fries were all solid. The hamachi crudo went down before a pic could be snapped. We would have ordered a pizza but we were too full! The Garibaldi was probably the highlight from the HH menu. The Cynar Mojito was good and I found the Campari Seltz very underwhelming. Overall the cocktail menu is not overly impressive, but I think I subjectively carry a higher bar on craft cocktails having been a bartender. Nothing here stands out to me in a crowd of other places trying to vie for your dollar. Service - 5* They are a team here with everyone from the waitress, to the runners, to the hostess all helping out. It results in largely never needing anything and being checked in onultiple times. Absolutely on point being able to enjoy the vibe without being in need of anything. Pricing - 4* As I say in most reviews, it's subjective. It's becoming harder to run a restaurant and bar these days with margins just becoming thinner. Food is reasonable, maybe a hair over but the vibe of this joint makes it a bit more experiential. Now, I think some of the drinks are overpriced for what they are. $16 is the "standard" in today's 2025 market but that's for what I'd consider to be a drink involving a bit more curation in house made syrups, bitters, tinctures, etc. Or prep and presentation. I've been to several establishments with more evelated cocktails for the same price. It feels like so many spots just price them self to the market not to the actual elevation of the drink itself. Overall - 4* Lee's is a spot I'd revisit with some friends if they're seeking an interesting vibe though I'd probably key in on only a few select drinks. If a more elevated craft cocktail experience is your goal, you may be a bit disappointed here. read more

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Service: Excellent Ambiance: Speakeasy adjacent Drinks: Blood Orange Margarita 8/10 Spritz: 6/10 Food: Roasted oysters : 5/10 Ravioli: 5/10 read more

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This is place is great for a date night. Low light, music in the background and chill vibes. The service was good as well. They were attentive and checked on our table consistently. Drinks were good but food wise, it was just ok. I say, come here for drinks and go somewhere else for food. Fried Ravioli 4/10: Perfectly fried and that's pretty much it. The marinara sauce was ok. It did what it needed to do. Spicy blood orange margarita : perfectly balanced and perfectly spicy. This had some kick to it. read more

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Came on a Friday evening with no reservation, waited about 20 minutes and was able to get a bar seat. The bartenders are great and the restaurant vibe is perfect for date night. I ordered the blood orange margarita which was very good. To eat we got the fried calamari, fried ravioli, duck fat fries, and pepperoni pizza. The food was very fresh and flavorful, however everything was overly salty and I love salt. I will definitely be back to try additional menu items. read more

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Such a cute spot for girls' night! Who doesn't love a photobooth? The food was great, just a tad salty. The beef tartare and calamari were our favorite picks. The cocktails were simple, but the special shots weren't my favorite. read more

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I've been itching to go to Lee's for quite a while and finally had the opportunity to experience all it had to offer. The moody and sultry ambiance sold it for me alone. I love bars that take me out of Houston without getting on a plane. The fried ravioli was so delicious that I did not even use much of the marinara that it was paired with. The lovely bartender made my first ever Hugo spritz and has solidified it as my cocktail of the year. read more

Lee's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had such a lovely time here! The drinks were excellent, ambiance was amazing, and loved the bites we tried as well. Made for an outstanding date night spot! read more

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The ambiance of this place was absolutely amazing. I loved the dim lighting, I loved the music they played while I ate, and the customer service was so kind. I ordered a prosecco-infused pizza the one time I went and it was delicious. I'm so glad my waiter recommended that I try it with their homemade ranch! It was also cute that they had a photobooth & a notepad for people to write notes and leave there as a memory. I'll definitely be going back. read more

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Great vibe and the service was excellent. I did not try the food but the cocktails were solid. They do fill up so you may need a reservation. read more

Lee's - Speakeasy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I don't drink alcohol so I'm gonna give 5/5 stars for the food, the incredible hospitality (literally the best in Houston), and the beautiful and cozy ambiance. Yall. The food!!! That chicken parm sandwich left me speechless. Literally. The bar manager came by to ask me how it was and I had no words. Partly because my face was stuffed but partly because it was that good. Yes. Get it. The mozzarella sticks are definitely a throw back. SO delicious. Perfect cheese pull. Def ask for some marinara sauce and your taste buds will definitely have a blast from the past. Try these dishes. You're welcome. The staff is so hospitable that I felt right at home. No notes. They are definitely a beautiful representation of LFG. The ambiance is cozy and intimate. I cannot wait to come back. read more

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This pseudo speakeasy is just off the beaten path in Rice village, just above the Owl Bar. It will seem as though you should walk through the Owl Bar to get upstairs, but the the access is actually from the outside around the back (we made this mistake) We tried to do a walk-in, but they were booked up. They kindly accommodated and told us we could wait for up to 15min to see if someone flaked. Then they told us there was actually room on the patio, and we graciously took it The entire space is chic and trendy. The staff is "cool" and professional. The menu is appealing yet concise Our order came out in a timely manner. The drinks were great, and the vibe was exceptional. This is a great place for a date night or just a fun bar to relax and take refuge from the Texas heat Some tips: Again, make reservations as it was completely full when we arrived tried to do a walk-in. If they offer the patio, take it. It's not actually open to the outside air. It is air conditioned Cheers!! read more

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I met some friends there and we sat at the bar. The staff was amazing, the cocktails so good, and the food was delicious! The ambience was so cozy, fun, and comfortable! We shared fried ravioli, chopped salad, and fries. Yum yum! We will be back! read more

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I've seen the transition of this space from Benjy's to Lee's Den to now Lee's. I've been a huge fan of the group and their prior concepts. I'm also a huge cocktail fan, so I was so excited that Lee's was recognized by Bon Appetit as one of the best new bars in the US! If you look at Lee's prior menus, their cocktails were so unique! We definitely wanted to check it out, and the reviews of those before us seemed great. BUT - don't get fooled like we did! Unfortunately, starting this week, Lee's decided to go a new direction- so the person that was leading their prior bar program no longer is there. And there is a different group leading the bar program now. We were pretty surprised when we got the drink menus today, because they were very different and pretty basic. Our waitress explained that it was taking them so long to prep drinks before, that they decided to go a new direction. This past Wednesday was the last day they served the old cocktail menu. Huge bummer! Seemed like Lee's could have been amongst the Juleps and Anvils, but decided to go a different direction. The space is still nice. The drinks are average. I enjoyed my Beach Vacation, but my wife's Aperol Spritz and my margarita were subpar. Big loss for Houston! read more

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Very quaint speakeasy that's attached to an Italian restaurant called Miltons in Rice Village. The is a designated parking lot for the complex with decent parking spaces. We have a truck so we felt the spaces are a bit tight but there's also street parking on the side streets also. We couldn't find the entrance and actually ended up going through the restaurant, but the actual entrance is in black double door in the back around the corner by The Owls. It's a fairly small space where the bar is the focal point with some booths and tables around it. The the decor is very artistic and with a mix of diner meets art deco. There' a cute room that as a cover balcony feel. This place was previously called Lee's Den and it's been recently renamed and the food dishes are different than what was served before. We can here specifically for japanese milk bread and some of their older dishes that they no longer serve, which was a disappointment. We tried a lot of there drinks and they were all pretty good: Appleteeny, Single slot, Goddess Green, Black hat. For food we had fries, the hamachi tacos, wings, crab rolls, mushroom dumplings, Chicken sandwich, and the Tigelle sandwich. The food was decent, nothing really stood out but presentation was very nice. The servers are very attentive and we noticed that they all dress in strips so easy to spot. read more

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Very cool cocktail bar above Local Foods and Owl Bar. Enter through the semi hidden side door, past the janitorial storage and up a flight of stairs. Ambiance is dimly lit old meets new school dive bar. Service was quick and attentive. We got a few cocktails as well as the fried ravioli and I'll tell you, my wife is from St. Louis known for their fried ravioli and this place blows that away. Freshly made, amazing ragu marinara for dipping. Overall very cool and we'd be back for a drink or another bite. read more

Lee's - A few 2 person, 4 person booths as well as cocktail tables and a larger enclosed patio seating. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I haven't been here since it was lee's den, they've since dropped the Den and it's just Lee's now. I remember the food being good bar food but elevated. We came for post dinner drinks and the entire experience was fantastic. They really know how to amp up a cocktail bar. After 10 pm they offer this little dice game at the end of your night, which is such a little, but big impact fun!! We ended up rolling an "L" which meant our tab was comped. Amazing. Servers were great, matching banter. The drinks were unique and tasty. Love that they have "little" martinis, we were on our last leg drink wise so it was just perfect. Love this spot for date night or drinks with friends. I want to keep it a secret but please enjoy a cocktail or two here :) read more

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This place is located in rice village area . The parking is a little annoying because the lot is always packed , so hard to find parking . The building entrance is on the right side through double black doors . It feels hidden , but the ambiance is magnificent . Very classy and cozy . Definitely recommend coming here for a laid back time for cocktails . Wouldn't recommend the food . Food was just okay . Overall the place was nice to hang with friends or a date and just grab food elsewhere. Also , they had a cute photo booth area ! So definitely check that out if you go by. read more

Lee's - Truffle Pizza - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Such a nice and fun spot to grab drinks and some bites. The ambiance is classy but still casual, they have a very solid cocktail menu and a bunch of fun food options. We tried the fried ravioli, calamari and tuna crudo and enjoyed all of it. They let us order off the Milton's menu for dessert. Drink wise, really enjoyed the corner store and fragoletta. Overall would definitely come back, great spot for a date or with a group of friends read more

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Lee's, perched on the second floor next to its sister spot Milton's near Rice Village, is an intriguing cocktail bar with a menu that's equal parts quirky and sophisticated. It's a place where the drinks take center stage, the food plays a solid supporting role, and a glowing cocktail delivered to a neighboring table can leave you with a mix of awe and mild existential confusion. As a cocktail bar, Lee's doesn't mess around. I started with the Pale Blue Eyes, a whiskey-forward drink made with heirloom blue corn bourbon, white dog, and bitters. Despite its vibrant hue, which screams "sugary hangover," it's delightfully subtle--a corny twist on an old-fashioned that tastes as smooth as it looks bold. My second pick, the Single Shot, was a mini espresso martini crafted with espresso, Maté's coffee liqueur, vodka, and crema foam. It's small, rich, and packed with just enough caffeine to keep the conversation lively without sending you into overdrive. The food menu, while good, doesn't outshine the cocktails--but one dish made a strong case. We tried the fries with Calabrian aioli (a tangy, spicy twist that punches above its weight), hamachi tacos, featuring soy-cured hamachi, guacamole, and pickled onion in delicate Maximo corn tortillas, and the real star of the show--the crab rolls. These little delights, made with smoked trout roe, dill, aioli, and preserved lemon, were bright, briny, and bursting with balanced flavors that felt simultaneously luxurious and comforting. The atmosphere is what you'd expect from a cocktail bar that knows its craft--intimate, stylish, and effortlessly cool. It's the kind of place where you'd feel equally at home catching up with a friend, impressing a date, or sitting at the bar marveling at the more exclusive drink menu, which only appears after 10 p.m. (Note to self: return at the witching hour for the wagyu fat-washed cocktail.) Ultimately, Lee's is a place to come for the drinks--stellar creations that range from the eccentric to the sublime. While the food is enjoyable, with the crab rolls being an absolute standout, you'd be better served heading to Milton's if you're craving a full meal. For cocktails that spark both conversation and curiosity, though, Lee's is a must-visit. I'll be back--likely at 10 p.m.--to see what other surprises the menu has in store. read more

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I'd like to try again but leaving this review because it was a little frustrating. We visited this place in hopes of having a nice drink and some food but when we were getting ready to order they told us they ran out of pizzas. We were a bit shocked being the menu is so small and the main item on there is pizzas. I've never been to a place that sells pizza and they run out of pizza but I guess that just means I'll have to go earlier to still give it a try. The drink I got was really good and there's a grapefruit margarita I'd like to try when I go back. The ambiance itself was very nice. There is a Photo Booth in there and it looked very cute inside. I'll be back to try it again and hoping to give a better rating the next time. Wouldn't count it out but suggest making sure there's enough of your main food item you sell on your menu :). read more

Lee's - Mojito - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Fantastic cocktail bar!! Delicious food and drink, hidden so make sure you go upstairs and around the back to access read more

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Great service and love the ingenuity of their cocktail program. Bartenders are incredible and their shot glasses are now the thing I will obsess over forever and ever. read more

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From the host to the server to the bar staff everything was perfect! Ambiance of the restaurant was such a great vibe. Love love love the candles on each table really makes it an intimate experience perfect for date night. Fried raviolis delicious Tuna Crudo fantastic loved the olives! And baked east coast oysters were perfect! Will definitely be back! read more

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Everything we ordered was delicious! The flavors were balanced. The dessert was, surprisingly, my favorite - not too sweet. The peach cobbler type dessert had a crunchy crust and soft body. And there was a sweet cream type dessert which was soft and airy and not too sweet. The squash in the squash dish paired nicely with the yogurt. The crab in the king crab dish was unevenly salty, but overall a balanced dish. We enjoyed the pasta dish too. We had a larger party and were seated in the wine room, which had a nice ambience. read more

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Revisit review here. This place is as cute as ever, and service is very friendly. FYI, there's a back door to the left side of the building that leads to the parking lot. My only complaint is that they changed their menu completely to italian and are going to be more of a place to try out new menu items for the italian restaurant that will soon join the building. I really loved their variety of cultural fusion menu, but it feels like they lost character now. Nonetheless, their pasta and dessert were very good. It remains tapa style. Some may feel pricey for the portion sizes. read more

Freaking loved this place. Planning on going again and bringing some more friends but my first experience here was exceptional. My table shared a bottle of wine and ordered a handful of appetizers to share, none disappointed. Our server was attentive, charismatic and a highlight of the evening. Very unique ambiance and amazing experience overall. Looking forward to making it back. read more

We came to the revamped Lee's with a group on a Friday night before a dinner reservation at Milton's. Upon arrival we were seated at a cozy booth in the corner and given the cocktail and light bites menu. My husband tried two of "the smalls", the Appleteeny and the Little Duke. He really enjoyed both of them and the Little Duke was poured table side which was a nice touch. My girlfriend really loved the Goddess Green and they had a solid traditional negroni. Great date night vibes and love that you can walk from the bar directly into Milton's dining room when your reservation is ready. Perfect for drinks before or after dinner. read more

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Really cute, almost-hidden little bar above Milton's. When our table wasn't ready, they had us wait here so we could have drinks. They had a really cute color themed menu that was very fun. The drinks were a little bit pricey, but we all enjoyed what we had. I had a goddess green and it was one of the best gimlet I've ever had! read more

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So happy to finally have a place to get good cocktails in Rice village! Lee's is finally open and for those who frequented Lee's Den, it's so nice to have this space back! It's so different inside. There's a bar area, as well as table seating. The patio is now enclosed and looks like it will be a great place to hang, too. The menu is small, but has some great drinks on it. They have a section of small, half-sized cocktails too that can be meant as a nice finisher to your evening or even something fun to enjoy as you wait for your other party to arrive. The drinks I had were made very well, well balanced and refreshing. I particularly liked the Spice Melange. It had a nice kick to it while still being easy drink. The service was great, everyone was so friendly. The bartender Cindy chatted with me during my visit and made great recommendations on what to try. Can't wait to work my way through their entire menu read more

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came here for a girls night and had a great time! we had a reservation but did not get seated until at least 30 minutes after the reservation. they tried to be accommodating and allowed us a place to sit and gave updates. once we sat it was a good experience! we tried the pizza, fries, mozz sticks which were all yummy and cooked well. the drinks were good as well! vibes were great. only things was that our server was pretty spotty. would definitely be back here but hopefully better service next time! read more

Lee's - duck fat fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love Lee's! Service is always attentive and on point. I adore the champagne cocktails with the ginger and the cute cozy environment. A great spot for GNO or a date. Fun environment that's a little loud but not so much that you can't hear. I think their fries are some of the best and enjoy the tofu dish a lot. The big veggie garden is impressive looking but wouldn't order it again. Not enough flavor or sauce. I need to try the happy hour since it looks like a great value. read more

Lee's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here for happy hour. The place was Benjy's. The ambiance now is like a speakeasy bar. I like the interior. The service was pretty good but the food menu is limited. And the menu online did not match the current menu. Overall, it a nice place for small bite and few dr read more

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June 28, 2023 Came for HH and had to walk into local foods (which was the old bank draft bar) and go upstairs to get to Lee's Den. Lee's is the old Benjy's without the inside bar it used to have. So this entire bldg is connected to all 3 restaurants by a door We had the shrimp lettuce wrap and inhouse Japanese butter bread with smoked trout roe (caviar)---both delicious We both tried 2 different spritz's, mine was the caparletti and my friend had the champagne spritz--neither of us would order them again Lots of wonderful wine selection from all over there USA read more

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The only redeeming qualities about this place were the cute decor and the staff. The food was atrocious. Crudo was insanely salty. Fried mushrooms weren't salty enough and really lacked flavor. But the STEAK was just literally the worst steak I've ever had and that includes the steaks I tried to make myself in college. It was $41 for super low quality meat. It was tough and chewy lol just bad bad bad. The passion fruit sprit was fine but also tasted like it was super watered down? Just not good. I was overall shocked cause the place has good reviews but this experience was just bad. Disappointing because it's def on the pricier side so kinda feels like i wasted my money. read more

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Every time I come here I realize why this is my favorite bar in Houston. The whole team is super friendly. The setting is both intimate but lively - believe it is describe as a wine speakeasy. It is a great spot for a date night or a small birthday party with friends (we did this last night). They have an awesome wine selection for almost every price point. Their are wines that are a little more atypical which I really like. If in doubt, ask the team - they have never steered me wrong. The menu evolves. I got bummed when the meatball left the menu but was replaced with several other great dishes. Reservations always helpful but can be a must during busy times. 21+ only - no children. I will say the A/C may be a little under-powered for a Houston summer. read more