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    Nerdvana

    3.8 (632 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    GG Dinner Chicken Bites
    Christopher W.

    We ordered the " GG chicken bites " The food was cooked to perfection! The sever was helpful with deciding what order. The place is an amazing concept! You're able to place games while you eat with family and friends.

    Games
    Brandon R.

    Cool spot for the kids. Food was good! ...................................................................................................................................

    Berta B.

    After spending some hours at the Video Game Museum, my family and I walked over to Nerdvana. Our Uber driver told us about this restaurant, and I'm so glad he did! Their whole concept is based on video games, so it was a great place to have dinner after the video game museum. We walked in and were asked if we wanted to wait for a table that had a PlayStation 5 or if we wanted to sit down right away. They had a table with a PlayStation 4 available. We didn't want to wait, so we sat down at the table with the PlayStation 4. My kids were thrilled to be able to play while we waited for dinner! We had fried chicken, fries, and coconut shrimp. The food was good. But the highlight for me was their special cocktails! I had their Fett Dreams Of Boba. The drink looked beautiful, and it tasted delicious. Perfect place to have a meal and play video games if you're into that. I wished we had a place like this back home! Loved our time there.

    Sparkling cocktail
    Felipe W.

    Hands down best game arcade I've been to. The entire establishment is incredibly clean, the staff go the extra mile to teach you how to play, and they have both board games and video games too! You don't normally see video games in game shops, which makes this a cut above the rest. I really enjoyed my nightshade drink - for something this sparkly to be edible was a novelty I love. All the fruit flavors (dragon fruit, mango, strawberry, lemon) made this an ideal drink for me. I wish I had pictures of the entrance to the bathroom too since it is such a cool entrance!

    Entrance
    Leslie D.

    I took my boyfriend here on his birthday for drinks and games. There was a wide selection of drinks and there was food. We did not eat this visit. You have your own screen and video games at your table. I did not recognize the video games available at our booth (selections and gaming system varied by table). We decided to play a board game instead of a video game, and had a nice time enjoying our drinks and a competitive game of Scrabble. The server was friendly and efficient. Vibe is family-friendly and lively.

    Smores
    Elisabeth M.

    Great place for drinks and playing games. Not so much when it comes to the deserts. The cheesecake tasted weird, pass on that. The smores one wasn't too great either.

    Old fashion
    Stephanie K.

    I highly recommend this place to hang out or even for a first date. Right off the bat it's a nice restaurant that offers lots of games and delicious food. They keep it clean! The game equipments are cleaned after every use so you don't have greasy controllers or tables. Everyone is friendly and they are helpful when you need anything. They have tons of gaming consoles so you can test it out. You'll know if your partner is a sore loser or a good character by playing games and you can actually hang out with your friends for some good fun! They have bartenders that will make you some tasty drinks. Don't worry about the food, it's pretty good. You have 2.5 hours max to play and they ask you to spend at least $15 per person which is doable and reasonable. We picked the ps5 console but should have picked a different gaming console because we e didn't have many 2 player games on it. Hence, not a 5 stars. But I was told other consoles will have more multiplayer games. The food is actually great! And quality is there! When I heard about this place I wasn't sure if I'd like the food thinking it was going to be like some crappy bar food. However, these are great!!! My fav is the steak fries! Absolutely delicious and fairly priced! Side note, they have a dog friendly patio!!! (No games allowed outside though but great if you just want some food and a change of scenery) Highly recommend!

    Short Rib Poutine (fail)
    Linda C.

    I went here for the first time with a group of 8 people. Cool concept. I was excited when I saw that they had Short Rib Poutine on the menu and ordered that. I was super disappointed. It came in a small skillet, the small portion of the fries probably amounted to one large potato, not one piece of beef to be found. I looked very closely and found shreds of beef which looked like hair shavings, not even strands. Although the gravy tasted good, not cool to be charging people $18 for gravy with fries. The poutine was an epic fail according to Canadian standards. I can think of so many other restaurants to go to at those prices.

    Pinot Grigio here
    Victoria S.

    I took Jason to Nirvana Fun Place knowing what it was--and it quickly became his favorite spot! Now it's our go-to for date nights and hanging out with friends. The food? Surprisingly (and ridiculously) good. The drinks are on the pricier side, but with their creative themes, the fun atmosphere, and overall vibe, they're totally worth it. Whether we're in the mood for a chill night or something more lively, Nirvana always delivers. We've tried multiple food items and drinks but I have simply wine & chicken bite pictures. Will be better about pictures Service is always good! Does have a 2.5 hour max table time - kinda stinks

    high steaks sandwich
    Tanera J.

    finally made it back here for a second time and ended up sitting at the Nintendo switch table again lol. This time I got an order of the mac and cheese ballz again and Then I ordered the high steaks sandwich. The sandwich was actually pretty good. It was a bit salty but I still enjoyed it. I think it would've been even better with some mushrooms added on. The fries here are always good. Again, a lil heavy on the salt this go round but it wasn't so bad that it wasn't edible. I kinda like salty food anyways sometimes so I thought it was pretty good. I had a great time here again and so did my date. Cant wait to go back again to keep trying more menu items. So far I have not been disappointed with either meal Ive had here.

    My kid playing video games at the table
    Belinda C.

    Samantha was our server. She did an outstanding job. The poutine is amazing! Our son always has a great time here playing video games. It's a great place for family and friends to get together for good food, good drinks and a good time .

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    Ask the Community - Nerdvana

    Can you play card or board games in the actual restaurant ? Or do you have to only play cards or board games in the coffee shop??? We would love to eat and play games at the same time.…

    Yeah when we went there they asked if we wanted to sit on the board game side or video game side. We sat on the video game side but presume that had we chosen the other we could have still gotten food. If you want to be 100 pct certain just call and… 

    Do they still print pics on Latte?

    Is this restaurant Kids friendly?

    Very kid friendly

    What are the cocktails for happy hour?

    Half price draft beer, wine by the glass and single liquor cocktails.

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    Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen

    4.4(21 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    My wife and I came here for a birthday dinner after reading about how Elaine's was listed in the…read moreTop 10 restaurants in Frisco. (Plus several recommendations from friends.) We had reservations but there was no major crowd at 5:30. The place is contemporary, white tiles, brass finishes. Fully stocked bar. Nice big windows. Started with a Rail District cocktail that was really good. Finished with a Last Word which had a strong licorice flavor (not my fav) but the cherry at the bottom was great! We split the SPREADABLE WHIPPED LEMON BASIL GOAT CHEESE. Loved this. But note to the Chef or food prep - the toast crackers had so many holes in the bread, there was NO surface for the spreadable. Pieces of toast were basically outer crust and the inner area of bread had 90% giant holes. It was comical. Whoever plated this should have been more selective. My wife had the Salmon and I had the steak. The steak had a large pad of delicious blue cheese and butter on top of it, that slowly melted over the steak and potatoes. That was special. Endive salad was pretty dry, very little dressing. So I mixed it in with the potatoes and cheese/butter.

    Food: the food was good, however the service was another matter…read more My wife and I arrived at approximately 6:30 on Friday 7/24. I say approximately because we live about a 10 minute drive and we left our home about 6:20, but I digress. Upon our arrival we were seated and provided with water and menus. The business was not that crowded at this time and several tables had already been served or had their respective drinks. At 6:40 when we had no additional contact with the wait staff that seated us or any other staff. There were two bartenders and to table wait staff. The bartenders were making drinks while the wait staff appeared to be behind the counter and occasionally seating newer customers. At 6:40 my wife was ready to leave, I told her I would give them to 7:00, at 6:59 our waitress came back to our table, the first time since she sat us. She took our drink order as well as our dinner order. At approximately 7:05 I saw the bartender making our drinks and place them at the end of the bar. During this time I believe that our wait staff was preparing one of our food items while the second wait staff was serving some customers in her are or taking orders. At 7:12 I went to the end of the bar to get our drinks but there was no glass for the wine as the bartender poured it out in a small carafe. So I left them at the bar. Mat 7:15 our waitress came staff got a wind glass and poured the carafe of wine into the glass at the bar and then brought the drinks to us. Approximately 7:25 our meals arrived. Again, the food was good.

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    Rare Books Bar

    4.2(145 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    Appreciate the effort, but they are trying too hard and just didn't work for me. Crammed tables and…read morea bit gimmicky. Food is not special. Very average. We got our drinks as we were almost finished with appetizers. Drinks are overpriced. Here's a picture of a $20 old-fashioned before I had a sip. About a quarter inch of actual alcohol in here after I took the giant ice cube out. Waiter did his best to overcome the shortcomings.

    Aloha, Tiki Tuesday! What a fun way to spend a Tuesday evening! The tropical cocktails helped us…read morefeel as though we were transported to the islands. They were not only beautifully crafted but absolutely delicious--each sip had us dreaming of swaying palm trees, ocean breezes, and a Hawaiian getaway. We loved both the Mai Tais and the Beachy Bookkeeper! We decided to share a few appetizers. The Meatballs al Forno was my favorite...packed with flavor and perfect for enjoying with friends over drinks. The Heirloom Tomato Burrata was okay however, the tomatoes didn't seem ripe and were hard and chewy. The Lobster in a Jar was tasty - on the pricey side if you ask me though... One of my favorite things about this spot is the ambiance. The lighting is low (and by low I am flat out dark where you almost can't see your hand in front of your face), creating a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and unwind after a long day. Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying a date night, or simply looking for a place to escape for a few hours, the vibe here is spot on. The service was fantastic as well. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed, which only added to the experience. Tiki Tuesday has officially become one of my favorite weekly traditions. Great drinks, delicious appetizers, wonderful service, and a cozy atmosphere--what more could you ask for? I'll definitely be back next Tuesday for another little island escape. Where's my grass skirt and coconut bra??? Mahalo for a great evening!

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    4.1(456 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    Bottled in Bond Cocktail Parlour & Kitchen + The Parlour Lounge @BottledinBond & The Parlour…read more --Frisco, TX Bottled In Bond is perfect for Ladies night or Date Night! Grown & Sexy vibes all evening!! Charcuterie Board rotating cured duck, beef and pork meats, domestic and imported cheeses, fig jam, pickled veggies, assorted nuts for the table. VEGAN PESTO SPAGHETTI SQUASH- sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, roasted garlic, vegan shredded cheese and herbed chickpeas! I absolutely loved how flavorful this dish was. The basil was so fresh and the spaghetti squash was cooked perfectly!! Cocktails : Paloma of course... my fave SUNSET Sangria red wine, apple brandy, ginger syrup, Angostura bitters, pineapple, lemon After dinner you head over to the Parlour lounge to listen to great music & catch a vibe! All of The staff were amazing! I highly recommend Bottled on Bond! & not to mention its #BlackOwned ‍ #FriscoTX #GrownandSexy #SpaghettiSquash #VeganPesto

    Recently visited this spot after dinner with the my siblings over labor day weekend! The happy hour…read moreon Sunday alone makes it worth it to check out this spot. We showed up an hour before close and it was packed! Service was quick and our server was checking on us constantly to make sure we didn't need anything else. With how busy it was the bar chose to stay open another hour which no one was complaining about it! This place was really fun to hang out with (even though the music can get loud) so we'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu!

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    Snowbird Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen

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    3.9(150 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Think Great Gatsby meets Andy Warhol decor. The ambiance is a vibe especially when the live jazz…read moreband started to play. I was swaying to the beat as I devoured the brioche bread pudding. Special menu vary by season. The hostess set such a welcoming tone and the waiter understood the menu and what to suggest. What did I try? Empanadas with the green sauce were tasty. I'm a sucker for a salad with candied pecans. The harvest salad had goat cheese, pickled red onions, sliced fruit and whispered, summer nights. Up next, lamb lolipops on a bed of couscous,cilantro, basil, red onion and had this lime juice twist that paired well with the meat. The portions are on the smaller side. Ain't going to lie, I was lowkey wanting to head within the visinity afterwards because I was still hungry. That's what I get for splitting the portions! The menu is eclectic complete with girl's night out charcuterie option! The bottom level seating between sectioned bar and tables has no distinction. If casual cozy is what you want, then dine here. The jazz band was a blend of neosoul meets old school jams. If you knew, you knew. I felt sexy, cool, calm and collected. Not bad for a Wednesday night!

    Vibe, atmosphere & ambience, very nice & chill! Service was…read moregood, especially hostess, super sweet. Food subpar, drinks were cute & good though. Snowbird worth a try for sure

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    4.3(141 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    Luxury
    Full bar

    About: Red Phone Booth, founded in Atlanta in 2020 by…read moreStephen de Haan in partnership with actor and whiskey and cigar enthusiast Michael Cudlitz , opened its first Texas location in The Colony, Dallas, in 2023, celebrating three years since its inception. The venue is designed to resemble a Prohibition-era speakeasy, with an entrance accessible through a rotary phone inside a red telephone booth (which actually works!). Our tour was led by Jamie, who shared his extensive knowledge as he guided us through the Prohibition Era alongside our concierge, Landon. The speakeasy features stunning floors made of 120-year-old Italian wood, beautifully decorated with art, books, and a selection of premium entertainment and spirits. Patrons can request "prescriptions," which are 2oz alcoholic shots inspired by the owner's grandfather, who was a pharmacist. Cocktails and friendly service was provided by Emma and Kyle, their services were a nod to Bob Ruede, RPB's renowned Intoxicologist, along with other award-winning bartenders recognized for their excellence in service and hospitality. Eric, the Cigar Attendant, is knowledgeable about how to properly enjoy an exceptional cigar experience. The Mafia Room is an exclusive space perfect for guys' and girls' nights, intimate events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations. While Red Phone Booth offers exclusive membership tiers with premium perks, you don't need to be a member to enjoy the Prohibition experience. If you're interested in joining, visit redphonebooth.com to schedule a membership tour. Things We Liked: Cocktails: -Lions Tail -Brown Derby Appetizers: -Shrimp Oreganata -Polpette Sliders -Quattro Formaggio Pizza Dessert: -Tiramisu Cigars -Drew Estate Tabak Dulce Corona -Drew Estate Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty Locations are nationwide with more coming soon): 5774 Grandscape Blvd, Suite 100, The Colony, TX 75056 S/O to Mike, Andri, Kyle, and the team at Red Phone Booth for an unforgettable night. Special thanks to @ for joining in on the fun and presenting a gift to The Glass Mic from her craft line, @SlayTheDae_ (IG) See for yourself! Follow @RGBGrandscape on IG for tasty offerings and updates!

    Words cannot describe the experience. Must go and learn about its history from the GM. The decor…read moreand details involved makes me feel like I am in the prohibition era. Great place!

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    Didi’s Downtown - Hot Honey Buttered Fried Chicken Hand Cut French Fries

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    4.4(487 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    •$$

    Wow this place was a total sleeper. Every dish completely blew me away! Decided to try someplace…read morenew yesterday and saw this little downtown Frisco spot. Going in there was live music and prompt wait staff. Our waitress had a great attentiveness, and passed my water refill test with flying colors. Felt like a hole in the wall joint, and I can honestly say I was a bit skeptical when I saw the expansive menu that seemed to have everything. Boy was I in for a treat. We were hungry so we ended up ordering quite a bit, and every bite was excellent. Rarely does a place standout with ever dish. + Mahi ceviche was fresh and excellent + Cobb salad with chicken had a perfect amount of blue cheese and dressing + Redfish and grits blew my mind. Is was SPICY which I loved. Honestly I'll be dreaming about that one... + Salmon and orzo was fantastic as well. Perfect crispy outside but tender flakey inside. + Kids Mac and cheese was even fancy and great I will note that prices are a bit high but you get large portions, and frankly the quality was exquisite. Least to say, we'll be back!

    I am so sick and tired of restaurants getting hyper-commercial frozen garbage and pretending like…read morethey're actually cooking something. 90% of the places around here are just using taking boxes of frozen whatever and passing it off like their actually cooking food. Hadn't been to Didi's in quite a while and was craving a burger. I had had enough of nearly everything within a 3 mile radius and remembered that Didi's used to have good food. Holy, the burger was Exactly what I was looking for. Not some box of patties, but actually a hamburger made like an actual restaurant should make. Made there in the kitchen with a blend of meats (I asked the waitress after I finished). And I can't STAND all the garbage fries served as nothing but cheap calorie fillers so I tried the elote (corn). Ordered the elote corn here and omg, I literally could not have cooked it better myself. And I've tried to nail a taste like this. I'm sure this sounds contrived. But i have no dog in this hunt, just noting that this is how a restaurant is supposed to deliver and it did. Very refreshing, will be back next week.

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