Went to Brix wine cellar a few days ago for a little date night and it was so nice! I'd previously…read morecome for a bridal shower and the food was really good so we came back. We ordered the shrimp scampi bruschetta, and the short ribs. The shrimp scampi bruschetta was pretty good, I didn't realize it would be smothered in the shrimp scampi, but honestly, it was pretty good! The short ribs were a real seller! They were tender, they came with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and the sauce was phenomenal!! The ambience is very old Italian, dim it, but very upscale and nice. The food was great, the service was great, and the ambience was perfect for a date night. We will be back!

From what I've heard since my review and last visit...the owner's rudeness has only become worse…read more How is this place even still open?

Edit to previous review...buckle in!! This will be...uhhh...brief? Ish?…read more In-laws are in town. The wife and mother-in-law (MIL)...I'm sure you can figure that out (Love her) adjourned (twice..more later) to enjoy an afternoon of champagne, vino, and charcuterie. Next shout is to Daniel (Good name. Not that I am biased) who went out of his way to accommodate M-i-L's dietary restrictions due to acute allergies. Well played sir. Upon their departure we dined...AND RETURNED!! The music selection included a bassist that evening which included the likes of Tool, Alice In Chains, Sublime, classic, contemporary, and all over the place music. Again. Fun. Lucky came to say hola as did both owners. So. What else can I say?!? I BS'd my way through some Greek (not kidding) had lots of wine, fun, and closed out the night. Yes. The wife and M-i-L did come here. Left. Ate. And then the whole Fam came back. Upgrading to a rock solid 5 well-deserved stars. See y'all soon I'm sure.

Hidden gym!!! Date night addition lol. The hidden cellar is a cute intimate hole in the wall, but…read moreit definitely does not give hole in the wall vibes. It's beautiful, the owner is extremely attentive and knowledgeable of the different wine options. They had live music a few good chomping options but such a wide variety of wine and a few beers. We had the spinach artichoke dip, chicken flautas, charcuterie board and a turtle cheesecake for dessert. Everything was great, I would definitely come back here. They have great happy hour specials!

My friends and I made a reservation at Mia Bella Trattoria over a weekend. I tried their crispy…read morecalamari and potato gnocchi, and both were really enjoyable. The calamari was crispy and light without feeling too greasy, and it was a great starter to share. The potato gnocchi was plentiful and had a rich flavor. I took the rest home as leftovers, and even the next day it made for a good meal. A bit on the pricier side, but still a great spot with a cozy atmosphere and satisfying food!

I was craving pasta, so a friend and I decided to check out this spot in the Vintage Park area. It…read morewas a little tricky to find if you're new to the area, but it's located right across from El Tiempo. We visited around 8 pm on a Sunday, and the atmosphere was dressy casual. It wasn't overly crowded, so we were seated fairly quickly. We started with complimentary bread, which came out hot and was served with olive oil. It was delicious! Since I have a dairy sensitivity, it was a bit challenging to narrow down what to order. I ended up getting the Polpette, which normally comes with two giant meatballs and whole wheat spaghetti, but I substituted with the lamb meatballs because the original version contained cheese. Hindsight, I probably should have stuck with the original dish because I wasn't a fan of the lamb meatballs. That said, the overall flavor of the dish was still very good. If I return, I'd definitely be interested in trying something different from the menu.

What a fabulous find! We moved to Texas last month and looking for a wine bar. So happy to have…read morefound the Classy Cork! From wine selection to food to service, all were exceptional. Gotta say the arugula & burrata salad is one of my new all time favs! Will definitely be frequent this place!

Omg i love this tiny place!! Huge wine selection, and a beer menu coming soon I heard. My wine spot…read morein Katy closed down, so i wanted to check out this little place, and I loved it so much! The girl behind the bar was awesome, very friendly.i had great convos with the couple next to me, never got their names tho lol. Classy Cork needs to branch out to Katy! I will def be back and check out some of their food next time....TBC!!

We are fairly new to the Tomball area, and this was our third visit to Graze. All three visits have…read morebeen great. Great ambiance, great service and amazing food. We sat inside the first two times and noticed that indoors, especially in the rear of the restaurant, is a bit chilly for me, so we sat outside on our last visit. Some restaurants we have visited have slower service when seated outside, but not here. The outdoor seating is on the front porch of the restaurant and is super quaint. The food is amazing. One visit I did ask our server if the fries were supposed to be cooked this way, as I held up a fry and it flopped over. She said no, and had a new batch fired up and they were perfect! We had the Kobe burger and the red fish special. The last time we shared the burger again, it was that good, and the special which was osso buco. Best dish I have had in a very long time from anywhere! I wish it were on their regular menu. I do wish their selection of desserts was broader or that they would switch the dessert menu up, but my waistline is much better for it! lol. Already looking forward to our next visit!

We discovered Graze while looking for a lunch spot in the Tomball area. Street parking is limited,…read morebut there's a large parking lot less than a block away that's shared by surrounding businesses. Housed in a renovated home, Graze has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, with plenty of characters. The place is pretty packed for Friday lunch time. We started with a few appetizers. Shi Tuna Wonton (4.5/5), Foie Gras Meatballs (3/5 - meatballs are good, but the BBQ glaze is a little too sweet for my taste), Fried Brussel Sprouts (3.5/5 - good flavor, but wish they'd been cooked a little crispier). For the main, we both got the Kobe burger and substituted the regular fries with Tikka Masala fries. The burger was excellent, the tikka masala was solid, however the fries were a bit soft from the sauce. For drinks, I wasn't a fan of the Social Butterfly mocktail, but the Jaded & Confused cocktail was very good. Overall, we had a lovely lunch, I can definitely see why it's popular!

WOW! My jaw was on the floor. Absolutely amazing experience! Perfect set up here. I was so…read moreimpressed with the friendly, professional, knowledgeable staff. Everyone was so kind and fun. This ambiance was a great setting for me and my friend to sit down with a cocktail and gossip lol! The bruschetta was really good! We got pumpkin spice martinis, an Old Fashion, and one of their other specialty cocktails with a Halloween name. I will definitely be coming back! I'll likely book my 30th birthday here too!

OK, so the experience was pretty awesome. The things that I loved were the vast amount of…read morecocktails, the vibes/decor, and the fact that I knew when I made the reservation exactly what to expect. The not so favorites, make sure that you park in the back as the entrance is there. The staff wasn't super great. There were probably only a total of four couples and two of those couples were at the bar. I wish we would've sat at the bar because the bartenders seemed to be way more into the experience than our server. And the price is super expensive for what you're getting. Overall it was a good experience but definitely not something we would go to on a regular basis. Certainly niche for a speakeasy.

The food was great. Delicious tuna appetizer for sharing and split a salad and the fig pizza…read more Enjoyed some wine - lots of interesting selections. We sat at the bar because it was packed with Woodlands families hosting big events (teen birthdays, etc). It's good we did so we could hear each other. The place is really loud and all the hard surfaces amplify the sound. Worth a visit and make a reservation if you can!

It was a nice atmosphere. But some of the food did disappoint. We dropped over $120 for 3 people…read moreand only one person got a $4 glass of wine (just water for the rest). No deserts. And one person didn't even get a main entree (just appetizer). Fried chicken and Caviar: the caviar was just specs (see pic). Couldn't taste much less see it. Prosciutto: just 3 teeny tiny slices for $6 (see pic). That's $2 a slice. Ricotta cheese was a better buy Steaks: the prime steak comes slice and with sauce. But the filet mignon for a few bucks more was definitely a better buy. I think it's a great place to just socialize and drink wine even though they don't have any happy hour specials ever per waiter. They have over 60 types and on tap I think she said. For us not being wine drinkers it was probably not a place we'd come back to just for the food

I'm gonna be honest from the looks of the photos this place looks clean. The food looks delicious…read moreand the staff look very nice and inviting. I definitely would had spent my birthday here instead of going where I went. I got sick on my birthday at another place I went. Boy if I knew this place existed I would have came here.

Me and my girls were looking for a cute spot for a girls' night and came across this little winery…read morebar close to my house. I tried making reservations online all week but couldn't find an option. I even called the day of and no one picked up, so I was a little nervous walking in without a reservation. Thankfully, they were able to seat us right away--apparently a lot of reservations had canceled or no-showed. The place itself is super cute. Not too busy when we first arrived, but it definitely picked up at one point. Everyone was friendly when we walked in, and the wine specials were amazing. I ordered the Pinot Noir flight, and for the price, it just made sense--totally worth it. Now the food... SO good. Everything was reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. We tried the empanadas, the ceviche, the mussels, and I got the steak with shrimp (not sure the exact name). It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus, and honestly it was phenomenal. I'd come back just for that dish alone. I definitely want to return for happy hour and maybe another girls' night. The only downside: our first server. I'm not sure if he was flustered, annoyed, or just having a day, but his energy toward our table was not it. We came out to relax and get away from attitudes at home, not to deal with more. He seemed impatient and uninterested, didn't offer recommendations, took our order and rushed off, and overall treated us very differently from the table next to us--who he was super sweet to, even giving them a hug at one point. I was the first one there and he was nice initially, but once the rest of my friends arrived, his whole demeanor changed. We asked for a different server, and that made ALL the difference. The second server--the gentleman with the bald head and beard--was phenomenal. Patient, helpful, friendly, and made us feel welcome. 100% recommend sitting in his section! Overall, the prices were reasonable, the drinks and food were delicious, and the vibe was great. I'll definitely be back--just hopefully with a smoother reservation process and NOT with that first server. Happy hour and steak night, here I come!

Great atmosphere Nice to visit has a nice menu done well…read moreMy wife and I have gone back several times always good

Can't smoke on the patio a lot of weird restrictions there considering it's a dive bar I've…read moredefinitely found a lot more places that are better than Des Moines Iowa

Get the pork belly bites and their cocktails are delicious…read more If you're here on a Sunday for brunch and have a sweet tooth the French toast is unforgettable. No other French toast will come close. Their homemade sauces make more tantalizing. If you like salty spicy, get the jojo sauce. I don't think it's on the menu And to finish, personally I like cocktails but their fresh filled churros are super fun. And can't beat the fresh factor! Brandon is an excellent attentive server. He knows the menu in and out. He'll steer you right. It's a neighborhood gem

Visited Ambriza for the first time and it honestly impressed me. The ambiance is really nice --…read morewarm, lively, and just a cool place to sit and enjoy a meal. Service was top‑notch, especially from Maritza, who took great care of us the entire time. Since it was our first visit, they surprised us with complimentary street corn, and it was fantastic. We ordered the veggie and the Pastel Azteca. Everything tasted fresh, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I didn't love the Pastel Azteca, but I've never had it before, so that's more about my taste than the dish itself. Overall, great service, great vibe, and really good food. I'd definitely come back.