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    Loch Bar

    4.0 (685 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
    Open 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Justin T.

    We decided to check out Loch Bar on Valentine's Day. Reservations were made weeks in advance for a table of four. Valet is available for a fee, otherwise you can do garage parking within a short walk. It was pouring rain and though the valet had umbrellas, they had me standing in the pouring rain while they got my phone number so they could send me a link to pay for my parking. They have a really nice patio out front facing Westheimer. The check in area was a little crowded especially since it was Valentine's and the weather outside, so getting through to our table was a little rough. Customer service was great. Dee was our server and he did an amazing job from start to finish. He was friendly and gave great suggestions. Our drinks, apps and entrees came out with a quickness as well. I also like that on certain days, they have live music. Even when the live music wasn't happening, they play some good jams and the place stays lively. They had it nicely decorated for the holiday as well. I started off with one of their Valentine's drink specials called You, Me, and whiskey. It was their take on an old fashioned complete with flowers inside. It was good and a generous pour. As far as the menu goes, seafood is their thing, but they have non seafood options as well. For an appetizer, we shared the Crispy Calamari. Portion was kind of small for the price but it tasted really good. For my entree, I went with one of the popular items, the Blackened Redfish. The dish was kind of sloppily plated for a fine dining establishment. To me, the dish had good flavor, but I felt the temps were off. It was just warm and I felt the fish was slightly overcooked. Maybe they premade things to get the crowds in and out on a busy night. When the check came, there was a little sticker shock. The prices online and the ones posted on their actual menus are way off. Now I don't mind paying for a good meal, but they should really be consistent with what they put online and what they actually charge. They also auto gratuity even for a table of four. Just a few things that made my visit here less than stellar. I don't see myself coming back anytime soon.

    Stuffed tator tots
    Michael K.

    The food , the cocktails, the service were 5 star 4 me. Oysters were amazing, Wednesday's are $1 local and $2.50 east coast oysters. The gumbo was so tasty, the stuffed tator tots were the bomb. Hand cut fries, old fashioned and martini.

    LOCH BURGER
    Jenny L.

    Loch Bar Happy Hour is a hit!!! On a random Wednesday, my boyfriend and I decided to go to this happy hour (that I've seen good things about on social media). It's always 50-50 seeing viral spots online, but I decided to give it a try since the menus I saw online seemed promising. Loch Bar is located in River Oaks - when you first pull in, you'll have to look for the parking garage behind the restaurant for free parking. The front lot is just for valet ($10 valet). The garage is not a far walk from the restaurant, you'll just need to drive up 3 floors to get to free parking/non-reserved parking. It was not busy on a Wednesday at 5pm. It's open bar seating, and thankfully there were spots at the bar. There were two menus - a special oyster menu (discounted $1 oysters, originally $1.50 on regular HH days, other specialty oysters + grilled oysters for $2.50 which is a steal) and the normal HH menu. I was SO excited to see $1 oysters! I haven't found a place in Houston that generously serves dollar oysters. They were sweet, briny, and came with toppings like vinegar, lemon, tabasco, cocktail sauce, and horse radish. I order a second round after I finished the mere 4 I initially ordered. They varied in sizes, some smaller, some big. Other items I ordered: - Brussel Sprouts 4.5/5 -- these were delish! For me, a little heavy on the honey. They were pretty sweet, but my boyfriend loved them because they were that way. The red peppers they garnish on top are spicy, as a warning lol. - Loch Burger (split between 2 people) 4/5 -- double patty burger. This burger was standard. It wasn't bad. Good for the price and juicy as well. - Cheesy Tater Tots 5/5 -- Not your typical tots, they were layered and deep fried and slightly cheesy. You only get 5 pieces, but they complemented the burger nicely. They even put caviar to top! Granted, it didn't have much texture aside from being salty, but still, very fancy. The service was great. Our waters were filled at all times, and the bartenders were attentive. Only downside was, I think they gave pull apart bread with butter to some people, but we didn't get any when we sat down. I didn't see it on the menu, so not sure if they just missed us. Highly recommend this spot for a happy hour spot to chit chat and have a change of pace to your weeknight, all without breaking the bank and having good food!

    crushed
    Chloe L.

    $5-$10 bites for happy hour and pretty generous portions. We came towards the end of happy hour and were seated outside on the patio. Heaters were very warm! Service outside was a little on the slower side but our food and drinks came out relatively quickly. Great ambiance for a date or happy hour! - Crushed drinks: tastes like a highball, not too strong. - Moules frites: big fan of the white wine sauce, perfect for dipping bread in. Mussels were on the smaller side and fries were a little disappointing. - Brussels sprouts: so heavenly! Loved the sweetness. - Calamari: not bad but I wouldn't order it again, was on the saltier side. - Oyster shooters: would recommend the vodka over Houston style (beer) but that is personal preference! Overall great vibes will definitely be back for happy hour.

    CHICKEN & SAUSAGE GUMBO - CUP, MOULES FRITES, LOCH BURGER
    Gina C.

    Yum, had a great experience at Loch Bar! We stumbled in after some shopping and were pleasantly surprised to find it was happy hour on a Saturday (3-7 daily!). We were greeted by kind servers and started with complimentary pull-apart bread and butter (amazing). Our table shared the chicken and sausage gumbo (slightly too peppery for our taste, but still so good and I'd absolutely order it again), moules frites, and the Loch Bar burger. The burger was the clear standout. Piled high yet somehow light with every bite rather than overly dense. Paired with a $6 draft beer, it made for a fantastic lunch. The daytime vibe was lovely with the windows open, but I feel like this spot would shine in the evening with the lights low. Can't wait to go back!

    Challa bread
    Marq C.

    Literally the happiest hour on earth! Move over, Disney, there's a new happy place in town! Located in the beautiful Galleria row of high end and luxurious shops and restaurants, the Loch Bar is just another place to be and be seen. Every thing we ordered was absolutely delicious! The raw oysters for $1 each was the major win here. I posted the pic of the HH menu and literally ordered everything on there with no regerts. The drinks were also delicious, however, I would skip the oyster shooter with vodka. Yuck! Otherwise, the HH value, service, great tasting food and beautiful ambiance are the total package. Now, Loch it in and get your Happy!

    Wine
    Adannaya I.

    I've come here twice now for happy hour and I love! I've actually had the same server (Dwayne) both times and he is incredible! Super knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. The vibe is definitely upscale. Perfect for a girls night or a date night. They even have live music on Saturday nights. And the happy hour?!? Every single day from 4-7 plus reverse happy hour from 10-1 on Sundays and Monday's I believe? So I've tried the oysters (which was my first time trying raw oysters and I think I prefer them chargrilled), the beef tenderloin (perfect), and the calamari (on the saltier side but also delicious). For drinks I've tried the sparkling house wine which I enjoyed, the lemon drops, and a French 75 which all were tasty, and more importantly, STRONG. Plus it comes with free bread which has this delicious compound butter on top - so good. Definitely need to come back to try more things on their menu :)

    Eric T.

    Loch Bar's happy hour is one of my favorites in the city. The drink deals are very good and the food is delicious. I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone who dislikes seafood and raw shellfish, however, since they really pride themselves on their fresh oysters. We arrived at an odd hour around 4pm on a Sunday afternoon and the bar area was very busy and already almost full. I'm not sure the best time to arrive since the bar remained pretty full the entire time we were there, but I would say it is worth the wait. My favorite items were the raw oysters, the mussels and fries, and the complimentary bread. The oysters were a little inconsistent in size and we had a few with shell fragments in them, but overall the oysters were very fresh and sweet. The bread comes out soon after you place your order and the garlic herb butter paired with the slightly crispy crust is an elite combination. The star of the show for me was definitely the mussels and fries. The broth that the mussels come in is perfect for dipping the fries in (and bread if you have any left over at that point). The server that we had was very kind and made us feel comfortable. I would recommend going with a small group and ordering a lot of food and drinks. This place is a great time!

    Mac & Cheese
    Kehmia T.

    Came here for a quick girls night out ! It's been a minute since the last time I came so I was excited to be back. Service was amazing- thanks Kyanna for the recommendation on my dinner ! Drinks - my friend had the frose and I had the flight "three crush and a slush" which is all their crush cocktails and the frose (pretty good deal if i say so myself) Food - first time I came i had the lobster roll & wasn't impressed but this time around I tried the blackened redfish and it was the best decision i made that night ! Overall - i heard loch bar has a good HH so I'll be back!

    Abu B.

    Last night, I enjoyed a food adventure at Loch Bar in Houston. I've had this place on my list for a while, having visited several nearby restaurants and eyeing this one. I chose the chef's three-course sampler: cream of crab soup, oysters, and a half spicy Nashville fried chicken with mashed potatoes and honey sriracha Brussels sprouts. The bread, whose name I don't know, was very good, and for dessert, I had the butter cake. The highlights of the night were the crab soup and the Nashville fried chicken. In my opinion, the cream of crab soup needed jumbo lump crab meat to garnish it. Otherwise, the taste was on point! The fried chicken was cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside and tender inside, with spices that hit the mark. Service was prompt, and the decor and ambiance were lovely. #foodiesaturdays #foodislove #foodiedateswithmemyselfandi #travelnurseswithoutborders

    KALETHEA & MONIQUE 50TH BIRTHDAY DINNER!! XUP 50th CRUISING TO 50th BIRTHDAY YEAR!!! NOLA's FINEST
    Tiffany S.

    " A FAMILY AFFAIR, HOME AWAY FROM HOME" My first time visiting this restaurant and it is surely wears it names well. LOCH means a lake, which offers a feeling and ambiance of relaxation and calmness. This restaurant did not disappoint in taste, ambiance or hospitality. Where do I begin sharing my heartfelt night with this amazing staff. Parking can be a hassle but you have two options, you can self park in garage located on side of building or you can valet park for $10 flat rate. The parking attendant was very kind and nice. He immediately was able to pick up on my accent and gathered my roots are from Louisiana which he shared he also is from Louisiana mainly Lake Charles. He greeted me with the utmost kind gesture, opened my door and he made me feel at home immediately. As I stepped out of car, he requested my phone number for references purposes of obtaining care as we are closing the tab and minimize the wait. As I walk up to the restaurant I cannot help but notice the patio with the beautiful and elegant esthetics. ATLAS group surely outdid themselves with this location and style of restaurant. As I walked in door, I was greeted by THE MAESTRO HIMSELF CHRISTOPHER JOHN ALEXANDER (Manager on DUTY). He immediately sat us in the first booth and I requested to be moved due to the traffic of other guest. He immediately accommodated us but I looked and felt it would have been small because I am a PLUS SIZE WOMAN. He saw the look on my face and moved quickly with asking if I was comfortable, he moved the table and asked several times if I was okay. THIS ALONE WAS A HUGE GESTURE OF KINDNESS. It can be uncomfortable at times having to ask for a larger seat. I was okay after table was moved slightly and shared with him we were celebrating two birthdays as well as all of us turned 5O this year. He kept congratulating us and welcoming us. The Esthetics and scenery is very nostalgic, western, chivalry, dark, moody and romantic. There are two bars, live music, booths, tables and smoothly lit. Then we were greeted by the amazing MACKENIZE OUR WAITRESS. She did not disappoint and we all could not stop thanking her for all of her kindness. She made each one of us feel so special. Her knowledge of the menu as well as making sure as we ordered we understood all of the ingredients would be to our liking. (A MAJOR PLUS to make sure we don't send it back unhappy). Her poise, character, smile, wit and keen sense of humor made this one the most enjoyable nights ever. COMPLIMENTARY GARLIC BREAD ROLL TO DIE FOR AND COME BACK AGAIN. OUR KRYPTONITE!!!! STARTERS CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP X 2. Chile after we ate it the first time we politely and quietly requested a second helping. The lump crab meat, speckled amounts of spinach for those who may not like an overpowering amount of spinach, celery, carrots coupled with parmesan cheese and FRESH BAGUETTES. ( reminder of NOLA French bread). ENTREES Lobster Pasta - Very spicy lobster cream sauce (SPICY CAJUN) pieces of whole Maine lobster and bucatini. (Need a little more lobster in my opinion). Blackened Gulf Redfish - Grilled blackened redfish, crawfish cream butter, coarse jalapeno grits, chives and crawfish. (Grits/sauce were room temperature, fish was hot). CHRISTOPHER immediately apologized and explained the plating process; however, he made it right and it was delicious. Lobster roll - Tuesday $25 roll with salad. It is very small with a great helping of Maine lobster on a soft roll. I would suggest ordering two if you are hungry or maybe adding an additional appetizer as a meal option depending on your appetite. Dessert Espresso Martini Smith Island Cake - OH MY GOODNESS. A Seventeen layer cake which includes the ganache and yellow cake (YES I COUNTED). This alone speaks volumes of a restaurant that literally provide exactly what they describe. What you read is what you get. We also received a glass of PAUL CHEVALIER BRUT in celebration of our 50th birthday which was pretty tasty and on the sweet side of the palate. Then to top the evening off CHRISTOPHER kept checking on us, remembered everyone's name and made sure to keep us smiling. He is a great asset to this company. He was even our photographer to make sure our memories were captured perfectly. Mackenzie needs to be the TRAINER because her wit, tactics and attention to preciseness was on point. She made us feel like we were at a FIVE STAR DINING EXPERIENCE. I cannot wait until we all return just to visit CHRISTOPHER AND MACKENIZE AGAIN.

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    Cheron P.

    Great happy hour daily that happens daily; including the weekends! You can't beat that! The chops were delicious. Loved the Brussels and the sweet chili sauce it was in. The raw bar looked amazing although I did not get any oysters I heard they taste amazing. The fried calamari was so delicious that I had to order another one. The cocktails were also great! The service was quick and all the food was fresh! Definitely reasonable happy hour prices and deals!

    Rachelle Rare P.

    TikTok brought me here and I was pleasantly surprised. While at the dentist I realized this wasn't too far and decided to stop by for happy hour. I got there right in time because it began filling up fast. The hostess is very nice. She explained that open seating is at the first bar but to come back if I didn't find a seat. After a quick walk to the first bar I realized there wasn't any seating and she was able to squeeze me in to a seat at the raw bar. The happy hour menu has a lot of options. The $1 oysters were delicious. I ordered that to start. You have to order at least 3. From the look of the full menu they have a variety of oysters from east to west coast. My waitress Mackenzie was so helpful answering all my questions. She was very personable checking in and making sure I enjoyed everything. To start I ordered a espresso martini with Kahlúa due to her suggestion and oysters. It was delicious! For my second martini I ordered the regular espresso and that was good too followed by a burger. The service was impeccable. The ambience very chic and clean. I will definitely come back here. I would like to experience the live music and etc.

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    Visiting from Florida, we had the best experience with Hannah.The food was delicious! We definitely will be making our way back.

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    Always a favorite of mine. Happy hour, patio, live music and seafood? What more can you want?

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    What type of music is played?

    Depends on the evening but they have the bands posted on the website.

    What are the gluten free options?

    Are the seats at the bar first come first serve, or can you actually reserve them?

    You can only reserve the outdoor or indoor main seating. The bar is first come first served

    What time does the kitchen close?

    kitchen hours Lunch 11:30am-3pm, monday-friday Dinner 3pm-1am, sunday-thursday… Read more

    Are you able to accommodate a well-behaved and really cute toddler?

    Absolutely. We have high chairs and booster seats available. We always recommend making a reservation, feel free to call us at 832.430.6601.… Read more

    If I come in by myself, do you serve lunch at the bar? I hate taking up a whole table just for myself.

    Absolutely! Look forward to having you. Loch Bar

    Can you order oysters without doing the whole tower?

    Yes absolutely. There is a daily printed menu with the a la carte options for that day. East coast and Gulf coast options range from 4 to 10 types daily, depending on what is flown in.… Read more

    Do we need a reservation? I've always done walk in but just got turned away because you were full :(

    Joshua, Thank you for your continued patronage and thank you for posting your question. Loch Bar continues to have strive for a blend of reservations and walk in business.… Read more

    What times does the live music start on the weekends?

    Around 9 pm

    Can we extend our party to size of 8 tonight? Already have a reservation at 630. We were told max 6!

    Hi Nancy! Let me take a look at the reservations for tonight. We don’t have a table that actually fits 8 people. Depending on the reservation level we are at, we might be… Read more

    Can you get the lunch items during the brumch hours on Saturday?

    Absolutely. We will be bringing some new brunch items to the menu on Saturday and Sunday soon as well. There will still be the majority of lunch options available for you to enjoy.

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    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 1990

    I would say that boiled crawfish is one of if not my favorite food, and in the past I've tried…read morethese little rascals at several restaurants in town. Having said that, one would say that I'm a Crawfish whisperer In the past I've always waited until they are big enough to even take the time to eat the flesh out of the claws, and that time is NOW, when the NBA playoffs are in full swing... For years I have called Bayou City Seafood around this time to ask what size they are, and this year was no different. I trust them to be honest with me, and they always are. So, if you either love crawfish or if you have always wanted to try them, there's no place in the city that's better. We go at 6:30 and sit at the bar. I order three pounds, which sounds like a lot but the tail has all the meat. Corn and potatoes are extra and the Boudin as an appetizer is fabulous. BTW, one of their craft beers is the perfect pairing. The service is excellent and our waitress at the bar was new, friendly, and very accommodating. I can't imagine a better experience eating great tasting crawfish at a better restaurant than Bayou City. If you go, go now, and look for me at the bar I crawfish!!! Don't forget to 'suck the heads'! It's not the brains you're sucking, it's just the juices from the fat and the crawfish boil.

    Chris our server was wonderful. He seated as promptly and checked on us throughout the meal…read more This place has potential but the execution on the food just varies too widely. For example the crab bisque had an acidic taste to it and it didn't smell right. The crawfish etoufee was good but the roux could have been deeper for a more hearty flavor. My son had the fried oysters and he loved it. My husband ordered the seafood platter and found the crab cakes to be inedible. My mom is a scallop lover and was excited about her entree. The best part of her dish was the sauteed spinach. As for the restaurant itself, it's very clean and the noise level is pleasant.

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    Loch Bar - seafood - Updated May 2026

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