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3.7 (90 reviews)
Open • 6:30 am - 11:00 pm

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Glenn C.

Good brisket pizza, good apple salad, and good choriso dip. Prices are high and pissed me off that they provided pop refills and charged me 5 dollars a piece. 20 dollars for 4 diet pepsi's is a rippoff. I am used to free refills up north. My wife didn't ask for one but was given it and barely drank the 2nd. You should indicate or tell that. They had no menus but only qr codes.

Cherry old fashioned
Courtney S.

It's a hotel bar, it's better than most but still fairly average. I had a few drinks and food. The bartender was absolutely delightful to hang out with. The Cherry old fashion did taste pretty artificial for me but it was decent. I did order their version of a black Manhattan which was good! The Brussel sprouts were good and crispy definitely on the sweet side. You get a decent amount so it can be shared. The fish tacos were easily my favorite! I would get those again.

Amber P.

I was a guest at the hotel i would never eat here again. I ordered a avocado toast and not knowing it came with bacon and i don't eat meat i seen it and sent it back would you believe they just took off the bacon and it was still meat on my breakfast i was sick for 5 days. This was not only a inconvenience and ruined my trip but i still can't believe this happened in a restaurant. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone definitely not on vacation

Chips and guacamole
Maine B.

Food- ordered a chicken salad and it was delicious with apple cider dressing. My friend had the fish tacos which she says wasn't tasty. The spicy margarita was on point and I loved it! Service- they were busy at lunch time but waiter was attentive. Ambiance- seemed to be a lot of working people having lunch.

Shrimp n grits
Long T.

Cool casual bar and grill inside the JW Marriott in downtown Houston. We came here for lunch while at an event in the area, and the food was much to pur satisfaction (albeit a bit pricey due to being a hotel restaurant). The chorizo queso was creamy with thick hearty chips, the pizza was oven baked in a 600 deg oven with a nice flavor, the shrimp n grits were creamy, and srvice was excellent.

Diana J.

We came here for lunch to kill time. The service was ok, but the waiter kept pressing us to order more (??). I got the shrimp and grits. Looked like it would be a flavor boost but was kind of bland. The pizza was okay, it didn't come out hot. The chips and queso were really good and refillable chips.

chicken wings, french fries, and salad
Ben V.

This was a pleasant surprise. I wanted to find a seafood restaurant but didn't have much energy to leave much past my hotel. (Plus, they had some options) The atmosphere was unique, and the decor was really beautiful. There is an amazing piece of art when you walk in the front door that will keep you memorized for a moment. I was skeptical of the restaurant, but as soon as I tried the first bite of the wings, I knew that the chef/cook knew how to make a perfectly crispy wing. I seem to always search for that perfect crisp on a wing, and they truly nailed it. We also ordered the jalapeno shrimp app. Just wow. Beautiful flavors coming together - if you want that clean, fresh feeling in your gut, I highly recommend these fresh jalapenos, citrus juices, and shrimp lumps. It almost makes you feel good like a medicine. The Mahi was the Market fish - what a gorgeous presentation. The puree/corn/cilantro/slaw was the flavor star. I found that I was combining fish bites with a small fork full of this amazing slaw. When it came together, it was an addicting combination that I am already craving again. The fish was very tasty. The one critic I have is the texture of the fish. I feel like it could have been just ever so slightly more tender. I mean, if we were performing a Rockwell test on this meat (Steel hardness test lol), it's was only off by fractions of a decimal. At my request, the chef paired a glass of wine with the dish that also seemed off for the flavors. What a great stop! 5/5 will eat again.

Antonio B.

I give them a five!!! I wasnt expecting much when I found this place. I don't like how it's a part of the lobby.. but once you're over the setup, the restaurant is actually pretty nice... Nice decor and scenery. Back to my expectations... I didn't have any.. but what a surprise... Main Kitchen exceeded all my expectations... The fried cauliflower stole the show... Tasted like boneless buffalo wings without the chicken!!! Wonderful!!! The pork chop was amazing as were the fried catfish and grits! Will definitely be back with more people to try this food.

Farm Fresh Breakfast plate with carrot juice
Gabby G.

We stayed at the JW downtown and decided to make dinner an easy night and go here. The shrimp and grits were great - very saucy. The gnocchi with mushrooms was good too. I love these dishes so it was easy to decide on what we wanted. Our server was beyond well mannered and so kind and accommodating. We went in for breakfast the next morning as well! The breakfast plate with scrambled eggs and toast was great. Very simple, just what I needed. I enjoyed the morning juices too.

Beyond Burger
Anthony H.

Two words... Beyond Burger. Nothing more need be said... I'm very happy to see chefs putting plant based alternatives on their menus!! Thank you for the attention and focus on clean and sustainable options. The beyond burger was sooo good. It has blistered shishito peppers and a pickled green tomato slice. Genius! And the fries are absolutely delicious! Go here. Just for the plant-based burger... just sayin... your welcome...

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Blue Crab cake via Houston- outstanding! I had 2 they are so good ! I never do this except for sushi

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Top 5 Restaurant, don't even @ me. The Brussels Sprouts are not ordinary, they're the MJ of Brussels Sprouts.

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Go for the grilled cheese with onion jam. It was delicious! I would recommend getting it without the tomatoes though bc it did get soggy.

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Great food, great service. Gulf shrimp and side of Brussels sprouts were amazing. Cool views, too. Totally recommend.

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Plume - Bar area

Plume

4.4(82 reviews)
4.6 mi•The Heights

Came here for a friend's birthday party recently on a Saturday night and we had a great time. Our…read moreserver impressively managed our whole group of 30+ people efficiently and quickly. The DJ was also bumpin'! Song choices were fitting and he mixed the music seamlessly which made the vibes so much more fun. We loved the Prosciutto Flatbread, the toppings were generous and the crust was perfectly chewy but crispy. We also got the Papas Bravas, which was pretty standard. For drinks, we got the Situationship, Lychee Lemon Drop, Smooth Operator, and Blue Tile IPA. All the cocktails were very tasty and perfectly balanced. Food and drinks here are definitely on the pricier side for a typical Houston bar.

We hosted one of our La Maison Houston events at Plume this past Saturday, and it was an amazing…read moreexperience from start to finish. The vibe is always great, and the team truly went above and beyond for our group. Crysta, the Manager, was wonderful to work with and had our space set up beautifully, including a personalized menu, saxophonist and great DJ, that made the event feel extra special. Cristian, our server, took such great care of us and our guests all night and made sure everything ran smoothly. Jordan, the videographer/content creator, was also capturing special moments throughout the evening, which was such a nice touch. I would 100% recommend Plume for events or a night out, and we will definitely be back!

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Kanpai Club - Late night bites

Kanpai Club

4.6(69 reviews)
3.2 mi•The Heights

Had a great time. JJ the bartender was very welcoming and gave me some local recommendations as I…read morewas visiting from out of town. The food was the perfect amount of food for a late night meal and everything was fresh and flavor. I regret I don't remember the name of the drink I had, but it had rum, Ube, spices, and guava.

After enjoying a late night snack at Handos, we decided to mosey on over to Kampai Club. I had…read moreheard good things for years, and I remember driving past it a couple times and not seeing it or any signage. Even this time the GPS took us to an entrance that had us going the wrong way down a one-way, but we eventually figured it out I will say that the parking isn't all that great, but we were able to find a spot. If the parking lot is full you should be able to find street parking nearby Kanpai Club is a sister location to Handos. They share a kitchen and you can walk through an inside door access either. You can find the same cocktails and bites from Handos on the Kanpai menu, but there's also additional drinks and bites The bar feels like a Japanese Izakaya. It's a narrow space resembling a Japanese outdoor bar. It's intimately lit and well decorated. We did have to wait for two spots to open up, but that didn't take too long The bartenders were friendly, professional, and efficient. We went on a Friday night (fairly late), and they had two dedicated bartenders The cocktails were fun and were beautifully crafted. Most were served in novelty glassware. You can order classic cocktails, but both Kanpai and Hando offer a variety of signature cocktails. Most having some sort of Japanese or Asian fusion. They have beer, wine, and extensive sake list, as well as green tea and other nonalcoholic options The cocktails were tasty. The only one I was iffy on was their Espresso martini. It was poured from a machine and I guess there were having issues with it. The presentation was phenomenal. There was a roasted marshmallow garnish. The drink itself was far too Smokey in flavor than I like, or at least in terms of my espresso martinis The Yuzu Kosho fries were incredible. The flavors really hit the spot. The Okinawa Potato salad was both questionable to looks and and to eat lol. This purple mound of potato's had an interesting taste, look, and consistency. It wasn't bad, just... interesting and new Some tips: If you can't find this spot from the street, look for Handos. It's part of this restaurant Ask the bartender about the happy hour menu. And most nights they're open until 12am, but on Fridays and Saturdays they are open until 2am If you order food online (technically from Hando's) you can get 10% off using code: HANDO10. This is part of their "Hando and Chill" special Cheers!!

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Permission Whiskey & Service - Vitamin Sea and Gold Rush

Permission Whiskey & Service

4.3(215 reviews)
2.3 mi•The Heights
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Great bar Met some…read morefriends here after dinner. They were packed and boomin when we arrived. Dj set up right behind us and got the night started right. Even though the place was completely full, the service was still quick and really good. They brought out more chairs to accommodate our growing party and we never had to wait long for drinks. After about an hour, we slid through the back door and into the speakeasy. This portion of the bar was equally impressive and had the same high end vibe. More great service, more great drinks. Some Louis XIII may have been poured- which came with white glove service and a complete history lesson btw lol Literally zero complaints. Just a great night out.

If i could gove 0 stars for the service inside on. May 2nd i would…read more I left a 0 tip on my tab since i PAID for my drinks.. and had to wait over 30 min i KID YOU NOT to get my drinks ... I even had to remind 3 waiters and 1 told me i didnt get the tocket but came thru Shout out to him. Management was trash, my party of 15+ people wanted to drink more but waitresses were never to be seeen Bartenders did what they could And a guy that looked like a boss was jus ttaking paymentts and doing a shit fucking job My party was ready to spend 120-250 per person but were only able to spend 48 bc of how long it took To order 1 ducking drink 10 win to order 15 to wait... I waited 30 on top of the 10 to be able to order Inagine almost a f hour... Dont go here Management .. do better

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Starduster Lounge - Bar Area

Starduster Lounge

4.0(25 reviews)
2.5 mi•The Heights
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I want no one to know about this place.. BUT... it's important to not gate keep, LOL. Love…read moreStarduster Lounge. First, they have parking.. it was easy for us to find a spot on a Friday night. They do check IDs at the door, and it's Ssmall inside with intimate vibes, and plenty of outdoor seating. Great for a date night.. and I really like the furniture and decor. They have an Espresso Martini Drink on TAP and it's VERY GOOD. Service was quick and friendly. I read on their sign that they are doing a Steak Night soon, and I can't wait to see the pricing and how that tastes. Love that it's in my neighborhood, and such a fun place to go to. Check them out!

Stopped in for a drink after work, thankfully not too far away from where I work in downtown…read more A big win for me was that they have designated parking, I had parked but wasn't sure and then saw Dylan, bartender, and I asked him and he said I was fine in the parking lot next to the bar, and that they also had parking across the street on Enid St. For me that's one thing that's important is to have parking. Midtown with their questionable parking makes me not want to go. Upon entering, the place is a nice, intimate setting, with a handful of seating areas along with bar and outside seating. Recommend bringing a light jacket as it was a bit cold. The menu had a variety of offerings, and noted that all drinks are $12. They are card only, so bring your card or tap to pay and also your ID. Because they are 3 feet from a school and are considered a private club, they comply with TABC regulations to ensure safety and efficiency in their business. From the variety of the drinks, I opted for my signature drink, an Old Fashioned, it definitely had a bite to it. I slowly sipped on it while I lounged in one of the seating areas. My sister tried the Starduster Ranch Water, and she didn't like it, I had a sip of it and it tasted like only way I can describe is like soap. Saw that they also have Mocktails and THC Beverages, I didn't try any of them. We headed out as we were trying to grab dinner and Starduster doesn't currently offer food. I did get to speak with Dylan again outside and he clued me in on a couple of things they are planning to do such as having food trucks and also open the upstairs for additional space. Overall, I know being new (had just opened last week) there are many things being worked on and do hope that things improve here and they add additional seating, it got busy for a bit and seating was standing only. Thankfully I was there early enough and got a nice cozy seating area. I removed a star because both my drink and my sister weren't really anything special, it tasted like they were premade and poured from a tap, I missed seeing each one be made. I did like that there aren't TV's inside, it helps maintain the personal interactions natural and focused. Outside they do have TV's which makes sense for bigger groups. Though the seating is limited inside, likely to maintain it as a cozy and intimate space, outside has a lot of seating AND they are PET FRIENDLY! In cold weather without heating lamps, don't think anyone would really sit out there. Once spring and summer arrive, it will be nice. On their menu they indicate "Weekly Specials" Spaghetti Western Sundays Monday Night Steak Night (not sure why it wasn't happening the day I was there, would've enjoyed some steak) Tarot Tuesdays Whiskey Wednesday

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Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge - outside, covered patio area

Jethro’s Cocktail Lounge

4.7(120 reviews)
1.3 mi•Fourth Ward, Midtown, Montrose
Free parking
Happy hour specials

We stopped into Jethro's Cocktail Lounge while we were out at the Vintage Community Market hosted…read moreby Faculty Club Never, and it ended up being one of those places you're so glad you randomly walked into. First, the vibe. It is warm, stylish, and very Montrose in the best way. It feels elevated but still relaxed enough to just sit, talk, and enjoy your time without feeling rushed. We came during happy hour and it was such a great deal. I ordered the Sweet Like Peach Tree, which was light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced with the peach and ginger. My husband got the Frozen Paloma and it was just as good, super smooth with the right citrus bite. We also shared the churros and they were honestly a must order. Warm, crispy, and paired with Nutella and caramel. What really made the experience stand out though was our bartender, Manny. He was incredibly welcoming from the moment we sat down, had such a great personality, and made the whole experience feel personal. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does, and that kind of service is hard to find. He also told us about their upcoming two year anniversary party on May 3rd with rotating live DJs, which sounds like it will be such a fun time. We will definitely be back. Between the drinks, the atmosphere, and the service, this place really gets it right.

On my weekly walks through midtown, I got to watch Jethro's be built and come to life. First visit…read morewas a big HIT for me and I love finding time to come back. The vibes are immaculate! It's a little small inside and a small parking lot, but if you're lucky and can walk there, do! The quality of the drinks are really excellent and the burgers have been voted some of the best in town! I can't speak for them, but the drinks and the spot, are phenomenal. They have bingo nights, dj nights, and other themed events that keep the place packed out. Maybe once I try the burgers, it'll be 5 stars, but the smallll parking lot and lack of safe street parking keep me at 4.

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