I'm a big fan of Phoenicia Specialty Foods so I thought I would like MKT Bar, but it doesn't live up to its market next door. To start, service is pretty slow. I have been 3 times and 2 out of the 3 was like pulling teeth to get service. The best luck I had was when I sat at the bar. But that only worked the first time, not the second time. Then when I sat at the table, it was actually horrible. I had to wave down the waiter nonstop. He never came to our table without me waving him down. Food was okay. Nothing special. Queso was probably the best thing we had. Do not waste your money on the fish and chips. There is basically no fish inside of the breading. I thought I liked the salmon spinach salad, but it made me sick after I ate it. The atmosphere is pretty fun, it is loud and lively. So maybe just a good spot to go for drinks if you're not in a hurry. I did like their wine and beer selection. read more

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MKT has remained a bi-weekly staple in our home. Whether that is for steak night on Thursdays, random FIFA watch parties or Sunday Funday brunch with the family--this place is for EVERYONE! Solo, family, casual dates or friend dates this is THE PLACE! Their service is ALWAYS amazing--you can see the owner making rounds and always helping around whether to clean or deliver food (sweetheart too!). I love that they offer a variation to their food (a lot of vegetarian options too)! I can't say I have a favorite item because I've tried almost everything on the menu, but their seasonal pistachio pancakes with orange blossom maple syrup is HEAVEN in a bite (Mother's Day special). If you haven't had the chance to try them-GOOOOOO! read more

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This is right next to/attached to Phoenicia Specialty Foods, and definitely worth a visit. There's a special for each day, and even a $20 "steak night" on Thursday! My friend and I went on a Sunday for brunch and had a great time. We sat at the bar and were helped relatively quickly. We shared the 3 point meze dippers-- our favorite was the red pepper walnut dip although all of it was delicious. It is served with both plantain chips and pita chips. For my main, I had the curried vegetable pot pie (with baked chicken added). The spices were really well blended and the crust was crispy and just delicious! There was a live jazz band which was also a nice surprise. read more

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We were looking for food somewhere in the vicinity of Toyota Center before an event. My mother in law mentioned a log while back meeting her sister at Phoenicia for lunch, and since we parked near by, figured we'd pop in and try it out. We walked in on the grocery side so we were kinda like ehhhhh, maybe not. But once we turned the corner all apprehension went poof. The waitress told us to seat ourselves and was prompt bringing menus to us and getting our drink order. She was super helpful on recommendations and any tweaks (more on that later). While we waited on food and drinks, love that there is local art all over the walls. Very fun pieces to look at! (Most looked to be Diane Gelman - and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't interested in a few of her pieces). Anyways, on to the food! We got the meat and cheese platter, he got the pot pie, I got the halumi and tomato salad with added parm salmon. Our waitress recommended the lemon vinaigrette - I got some on the side and went with the sherry vinaigrette it comes with on it, but it was such a great addition. I absolutely loved my dish. Meat and cheese platter was great, hubs said the pot pie was very good as well. Portions were good sized - no complaints. Y'all, I remembered the photo this time, albeit half eaten. Price wasn't bad at all - for an app, a soda, two drinks, and two entrees with some added cost - with tax and tip we were still under $100. Definitely bookmarking MKT bar for next time we have something to go to in the area! read more

MKT Bar - From top (a mostly consumed): Pot pie Meat and cheese platter Halumi and Tomato salad with Parmesan salmon. - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

MKT Bar is kinda Phoenicia, kinda not based upon its location. It's a bar with tasty food on the side. I think we threw off the waitress/bar tender because we didn't want alcohol and thought we had to order directly at the bar. Inside it's nice. I think the food took a little bit too long to get ready, which worried me, since I was visiting this place to avoid eating at the hotel restaurants for a conference I was at. I remember I had visited this place once years ago and just remembered them being very speedy. That is no longer true. They are not slow like molasses, but slow enough that you might feel slightly stressed if on a time crunch. They had a simple menu and I ordered Dr. Pepper and their fish and chips. They were really offended when I asked for tarter sauce as they only had some aioli sauce. I mean it was fine, but in my head fish and chips goes with tarter sauce. The fish and chips were good. Maybe not the best fish and chips of all time, but pretty darn good. Aside from the time it took for the food to cook, like they never really refilled our drinks. I got the impression had I ordered beer maybe the bartender would have been slightly more interested in us. That's just my perception. Overall, friendly, good, don't ask them about tarter sauce. read more

We stopped by MKT bar after going to a nearby festival where the food was meh and it was just what we needed! The waffles were great and the syrup and cardamom whipped cream were so delicious. My husband got a side of bacon and we both loved it. Our waitress was so fun and sweet and when we were done we enjoyed exploring the market, which is a pretty impressive size for the location btw! read more

MKT Bar - Fresh-Fruit Waffle - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The service is friendly, although a bit slow at times. The food options offer lite bites but also some choices for an entire meal, the prices are reasonable. This is attached to Phoenicia so it's the perfect spot to sit down, have some food, and check out the international items that Phoenicia has to offer before or after. There is street parking and Phoenicia also offers garage parking although that can feel a bit tight. read more

MKT Bar - The Kamtastic Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

MKT bar offers a more upscale restaurant experience compared to its neighboring phonecia's hot bars. Since they're typically a bar, service is definitely on the slower side for food. Dishes are a mix of American and Mediterranean cuisine. Got the zataar fries, sweet potato fries and the Mediterranean chicken skewers. Fries were addicting and the garlic aoli paired perfectly with it. They messed up on bringing a side of Brussel sprouts that we requested bringing it towards the end of the meal after we reminded them of it. And on top of that it wasn't covered in bacon and cheese which it didn't have. It's a decent spot but I'd say go for drinks rather than food. read more

MKT Bar - Mediterranean chicken skewers - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

How things have changed since that visit. I've been to MKT bar many times in the past two years, but today's experience was enough to make me change my mind. If an employee named Jordan answers the phone, please ask to speak with someone else. Jordan is unaware that when you place an order online, your location is requested, which gives you the impression that the order will be brought to your car. When I indicated this to Jordan she had an issue. She is unaware of how the system works and was unwilling to take a look at the screenshot that I took to share with her. When I entered when I entered to pick up my food, Jordan was talking with friends and refused to hand me my food. She tried to pretend that I was rude to her. I was not at all rude, but went immediately into teacher mode to help her understand something she was unaware of. Who knows how long my food was waiting, but it was worth it to educate Jordan. *Jordan did not introduce herself. My apologies if I misspelled her name. read more

MKT Bar - Screenshot - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

The MKT bar was very casual. I asked the bartender when I walked in with the seating arrangement was. She said sit anywhere that's not marked as reserved. 35 minutes later, having not been approached for drinks or food, I moved closer to the bar and flagged down a waiter. When I eventually got my food, the appetizer never came out. NOT IMPRESSED. read more

Place went 5 for 5 Food, Service, Vibes, Location, and drinks! Beef short ribs on their brunch menu was absolutely crazy! read more

Great every time we go and everything we get is awesome. Five stars for George as well. No one makes you feel more at home and glad to see you come in than him. Brunch, steak night, happy hour, they do it all. Live music at brunch to boot. All this and attached to a world class market! This is a must do! read more

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Went here for a team lunch and had a decent time. We can early so there wasn't a wait or it wasn't packed. The ambiance was pretty cool. There is a stage area with a piano, I'm sure there lots of open mic nights or some sort of entertainment that happens at this bar. We ordered pizza and fries and everything was pretty good. Nothing really stood out to me but it was tasty and I would go back again read more

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We came on a very busy day but left very happy overall. Steak night was well worth it. We will definitely be back. read more

MKT Bar - Steak, broccoli, and crispy onions - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

MKT Bar is never the first place that pops into my mind when I'm looking for breakfast/brunch, but honestly it should - it boasts a vast menu, opens earlier than other morning eateries in Downtown, offers free garage parking, and is conveniently attached to Phoenicia, the Mediterranean/international supermarket at which I aspire to do all my grocery shopping. I recently went back to MKT last weekend for brunch prior to a matinée at the Downtown AMC - here are my thoughts on what we tried: Hill-Country Chicken & Waffle - It's your standard chicken and waffle, played straight. The waffle is crisp and tasty, though I felt the chicken was a bit dry/boring. Next time I'd probably choose one of the other more exciting menu options. Baklava Pancakes - I am definitely not a pancake person, yet I really loved these! They remind me of the thin German pancakes that I used to get at IHOP: thicker and bouncier than a crêpe, but much slimmer than a traditional buttermilk. They're layered with crushed pistachios, freshly sliced figs, and a floral orange blossom honey...so good! Choco-Halva Latte - This espresso drink caught my eye when I was looking for a fun caffeinated pick-me-up. The waiter assured me it wouldn't be too sweet and he was thankfully correct - think of a rich, dark mocha with nutty, toasted undertones. This was great paired with the sweet pancakes! Service was speedy and very cordial - we were in-and-out in 45 minutes and had some spare time to peruse the supermarket prior to our showtime. I'll be back soon to eat my way through the rest of the menu! read more

MKT Bar - Hill-Country Chicken & Waffles and Baklava Pancakes - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great place to grab a quick bite for lunch. The bar/restaurant was a great added touch. The service was friendly - they let me try all the wines before making a selection! read more

Surprisingly good prices and food options. I split the tangy wings (which were large), the cauliflower bites (looked tiny but tasted amazing), and the MKT salad for two of us and it was under $50. We also got gelato afterward and their flavors were delicious. Great spot before catching a Rockets game or concert at Toyota Center! read more

MKT Bar - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Solo dinner on 3/25/2025 after a hectic day at the conference center + Food on point (I had salmon with asparagus and quinoa & shoestring fries) + Drinks on point (I had the raspberry Mojito) + Post dinner coffee on point (I had the iced mocha) + Staff are friendly, efficient, and attentive + Cool, chill vibes all around + Cool decor Highly recommended! read more

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We were a big group who were headed to see Christmas lights around Downtown. Live music was playing during brunch. It's too loud and you can't have a conversation. I wish they had more items on the breakfast menu. I approached the grocery store side but they weren't serving breakfast any more in the cafeteria-type setting. So I opted for an egg white spinach fritatta in the Mkt Bar. It's a big serving and I don't like to waste. But I could only eat half. So I recommend diners share the fritatta. The waiter brought Tabasco and Cholula sauces. I added a bit of cholula to give it more flavor. The egg dish doesn't have much flavor. While the ambiance is lively, I wouldn't go back since I can't have a conversation due to the loud live music played during brunch. read more

MKT Bar - Egg white spinach fritatta - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

We hoped on a quick trip on the RYDE to MKT Bar. We were surprised to find out it's in a grocery store. Definitely allow time to look through it. It is open seating with some shared seating long tables. There is also seating at the bar. We had plenty of choices. We started with a carafe of pomegranate mimosas & other fountain drinks. The mimosas were very good. We also ordered 2 regular coffees that weren't delivered at the same time or with cream. I only tasted the New Day Galette. I enjoyed it but felt like it lacked sauce for the breading. We also had scrambled eggs rather than fried. My husband loved his chicken. My boys also enjoyed their meals & licked their plates clean. The service was just not good. We were missing a set of silverware & cream which I had to go to the bar to get myself. Our waiter never checked on us. read more

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So I really like Mkt Bar. Everything is fresh, they use quality ingredients. From time to time I come on my lunch break. Generally will sit at the bar to expedite service as I don't have long to order and eat. Staff is accommodating and nice. However, I do feel they are understaffed. The clientele that comes here wants interaction not just order taking so that pulls the staff from attending to other guest. I'm a low maintenance guest that doesn't really need much conversation if I'm there for lunch but I need to get in and out. Today I ordered the fish and chips. I did ask the bartender which to choose between the chicken skewers or fish. Sometimes I just don't want to decide I like to hear other suggestions outside my own gut. The fish was cooked perfectly and was accompanied with an aioli, Zataar fries, and coleslaw. I requested hot sauce and the bartender ensured I had it before my food was there. That was a nice touch. My fries were cold though which she immediately communicated it to be fixed. I appreciated the effort and them making it right. Although I would have like to enjoy my entire dish I paid full price for and tipped together not separate. Management take the opportunity to be accountable and give a discount for the inconvenience next time there is a kitchen hiccup. read more

MKT Bar - Fish & Chips - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

It was delicious. This was on my list because Seed Oil Scout states that they don't use seed oils. I got a chicken sandwich and we had the plantain chip appetizer and everything was absolutely delicious. Service wasn't top-tier, but wasn't awful! The ambience was good with a jazz band playing. It was super super loud, but we sat close to the stage so it was to be expected. Overall, I would love to be back! In the market that it's connected to is so cute! read more

MKT Bar - Raspberry mojito - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

Their Thursday Steak Night is such a good deal! Steak, chimichurri, twiced baked potato, fried onions and salad - all for $17 in 2024. The steak was great, and big enough you might be able to take some leftovers home. The potato is heavenly smooth and fluffy. The fried onions were a little wimpy/cold when they got to their table but we still ate them. The salad was a nice bonus to have as a starter. The service was very friendly and helpful read more

Service outstanding by Seth excellent polite waiter Band was awesome FEO with Tom Beard super singer and Band great time cool music and beat Food outstanding pizza and salad and chili and fries Only weak issue was the special STEAK Goode tase yet beef jerky more tender tuff as a leather shoe Wines Beers Goode too great menu but will pass on steak next time Bryon talk radio host read more

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We were here a year ago, and the food was decent, this is our second time here, but there is a noticeable decline in the quality of food. The fish and chips was at best mediocre. They use cod, which I appreciate as that is traditionally what you use for fish and chips, however, the texture of the fish was not flaky as it should be but quite mushy. The chips were soggy bland french fries. The coleslaw was also bland and the cabbage used in it should've probably been thrown out. It was not fresh and crisp, but soggy and limp, as if it was old and should've been discarded, but used in coleslaw to save them a buck. I would not recommend if that has become their standard. My wife ordered the same pizza that she ordered last time, and again there was a dramatic difference in quality, not for the better. The ingredients were anything but fresh, the prosciutto was leathery and had a yellowish tinge to it. Again, I would not recommend, I doubt that we will be back for food. It's always disappointing to see a place that was decent, lower their standards, although the prices did go up. I cannot justify paying more for lower quality. read more

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We stopped by the MKT Bar before our event at Discovery Green. Our friends had the pizza and we had the steak and green pita. The restaurant is neat and connected to a parking garage which is great! We sat over to the side so we were able to visit and hear each other. They were busy but the service was great. The pomegranate mimosa was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meals. 10/10! read more

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THURSDAY $17 STEAK DINNER We came in for lunch and ordered the meal of the day with a salad to match. The steak meals come with the option of broccoli or a baked potato depending on your side mood. Yes they have a baked potato option but we also ordered a side of their Garlic Mashed Potatoes $5 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! And to pair this protein meal with some crunchy greens; the MKT Salad $9 romaine, cucumber, mint, feta, red grapes, pistachios, and pita croutons with lebni garlic dressing. read more

MKT Bar - MKT SALAD - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had a super positive experience here about a month ago! Dasha was our server and she was so awesome! She really was on top of it considering we were a big group and it was super busy for Sunday funday! The ambience is so great here! Loved the love string quartet. I ordered a matcha, shrimp and salmon, spinach salad, then a rosé. Everyone else ordered tacos, chicken and waffle, and everything looked delicious on their ends too. I'd definitely come back. Super pleasant atmosphere! Thanks for helping us make this lovely lady's birthday special! read more

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We came on steak night to give this place a try. You get a 10 oz. ribeye on bed of fried onions topped with chimichurri with choice of steamed broccoli or twice-baked potato, & side salad. The salad that come before it huge and you do get a good amount of food for $16.99. The only complaint I had was the steak was not cooked correctly we asked for medium rare and they did come out medium but other than that everything was good. The ceviche was awesome, and we loved the pita chips it came with. The place is very cute and I love that they do live music on Thursdays. The band they had was great. Our server was good and nice but I think they could have more servers working they were busy so the service was a little slow. I don't blame the server she was really doing her best. They only serve beer and wine but it's a great place downtown to grab drinks after work. read more

MKT Bar - Ceviche - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Apparently they don't know what a frittata is... food was very mid, took three tries to get a water with lemon, extremely loud "DJ" read more

MKT Bar - alleged Egg-White Frittata - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

I like the food here mostly. Ordering the pizzas which taste no different than what you can get at an Italian mom&pop, but also the classic Mediterranean items that may be pre-made from the prepared food section or kitchen from the market. Everything taste fresh as you would expect from a restaurant. Their falafel wraps have a heavy tahini paste and taste. You definitely need some more pickles to cut that taste or at least order the cucumber salad as a side. It is delicious. The hummus is solid while pitas are thin and fresh. read more

Fun, energetic place for dinner. I love the free parking and prices are reasonable especially for downtown. Our service and food was great. My veggie pizza was unique (brussel sprouts, asparagus etc) and fresh. My husband loved his salmon quinoa dish which was under $20 bucks! They kindly replaced the pita chips with veggies on our hummus plate to accommodate my GF husband. Nothing but good things to say! read more

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Food wasn't anything special and a very dry burger. Super hot wings with just to much sauce and Overwhelming the dip. Chicken sandwich was not good at all, chicken was hard and lightly fried. Service was great. Gal who helped me was super nice We are not locals and was very displeased with this spot. I can say there is a grocery store which is cool. Other than that, I wouldn't go here read more

Food in the time of Corona... MKT Bar is open for curbside pickup (pickup is along McKinney Street) and delivery through Postmates and Uber Eats. I did their curbside pickup on Saturday for #YelpsBigNightIn. I took advantage of their $25 pizza + bottle of wine. (They also have a $22 pizza + local craft brew six pack). I ordered the "Veg Out" pizza that came topped with fried brussels sprouts, roasted yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, artichoke, asparagus and drizzled with a basil pesto and goat cheese. This was so bomb. It was a lovely medley of roasted veggies atop house made bread. Friends, I ate almost the entire thing. (Hey, I did my workout!) They continue to offer a selection of apps, salads, desserts, family pack meals and full catering menus. read more

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Super cool place. There was a musician on the piano I don't remember her name. She was playing some laid back jazzy bluesy stuff it was great. I don't even remember what I ate. But i remember loving everything and being happy I stumbled in looking for food. I do remember the server/bartender being super friendly and thinking the food seemed to be of quality/fresh. I normally wouldn't leave a review where I don't remember anything sorry! But I wanted to at least recommend the place because I really liked it. read more

For lunch it's ok, portions are very large. Right now they are a little under staffed and the kitchen is a little longer than most would prefer. Still a good place for happy hour and to listen to an artist just starting. read more

Cute place, but if you're going here on a date, expect to not hear the other person and nearly have to yell. I did like the performer though. Very limited menu, but its sort of just a basic place. Service was great, ambiance is pretty much like Phonecia's...nothing special and many tables have to be shared, soooo, it's pretty casual. Not a fan. read more

First discovered this place as I walked around the neighborhood. Attached to Phonecia Market Downtown, I love the quaint vibe of this bar. We always get the mimosa flight, steak & eggs or chicken and waffles. Service is always on point and if there are any issues with food the bar handles it right away! Great for a chill brunch date & a mixed crowd. read more

Chill laid back atmosphere. Food came out fast which was great but with that being said everything was cold. The chicken on the waffles where dried out, had good flavor though. All the staff where very nice and attentive. Local brewery beers on tap. read more

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Friendly staff, awesome coffee, nice atmosphere live bands on Thursday nites and Sunday Brunch. You can't go wrong with a bottle of wine and a ribeye on Thursdays and really good Gelato for dessert read more

MKT Bar - New American Near Me - Houston, Texas

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