Outstanding. We've been to this wine bar three times and probably tried every single food item they over. They are so delicious!! Their east coast oysters come with a little habanero squeeze bottle that adds so much flavor! Their duck gumbo is thick and packed with richness and depth. Their hotdog is so simple yet it has a perfect balance of meaty, cheesy and the pico cuts through and rounds out the bite. We went back for their hotdog day!! We have a 100 lb service dog and they brought him water and were so respectful when asking about him or trying to give him attention. The staff is the stand out even with all the amazing food and oh wine (they sell the bottle in their store so it makes it easy to stop for a drink and pick something up for the house). They are knowledgeable, friendly and provide great recommendations. I can't believe we didn't know of this place until recently...love this local wine bar! read more

I entered at 7:45. I sit at the bar. Great ambiance. excited to be here! The first bartender was wonderful. The second slapped the food menu on the counter when I asked for it, and stated briskly, "Kitchen closes at 8:30!" I said "Great! I have 45 minutes!" Bad energy. The wine is wonderful! I order a charcuterie and cheese board, supposedly by Houston Dairy Maids, all hard cold cheeses, but palatable. The 2 bartenders are running around cleaning like they are closing. So, I moved to a cozy chair, and asked for the small plate that should have come naturally to the staff. Then I see the two bartenders running around cleaning like their hair is on fire all around the space. so, I asked the manager, at 8:40, if they were about to close, and he said, "No, we close at 10". I said, "Oh, okay, I was just curious, because everyone is running around us like they are cleaning for closing." He said, "Oh no, we are just making sure it's clean for everyone." I said, "Well, it seems like they are just ready to leave, that's why I asked, because I thought we had until 10." I have been in the service industry for 30 years, and, I am just giving you the perception as a first time customer. And, he said, and I quote, "Well, you can go somewhere else then!" Bye! I was very polite. I should have walked out when the bartender slapped the food menu on the bar and rudely said, without looking at me, "The kitchen closes at 8:30!" First impressions are forever. read more

If I could rate HIGHER than 5, I MOST definitely would. I visited Padre's Wine Shop for my 55th Birthday and couldn't ask for a better birthday experience. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. The customer service and ambiance were superb. The food was simply delicious (the Baked Oysters, pretzels, Wagyu Denver Steak, and popcorn must-tries), and my wines were wonderfully crispy and refreshing (I'm joining the wine club). Thank you, Padre's Wine Shop, for making my day, dining, and wine experience SO memorable. read more

Such an adorable spot tucked away in The Heights! No happy hour, but the prices were reasonable for both glasses and bottles. Loved the outdoor section. A great spot for groups and couples alike! read more

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My best friend and her husband frequent this bar. One of them claims the hot dog is the best hot dog ever. After trying it, I was not disappointed. Was it the best ever? Maybe not, but it was top tier. However, for me, the star of the show was the caviar and ice cream with olive oil. Everything about the dessert just works. The salinity and brininess of the caviar complement the ice cream so well - I think I have a new favorite dessert. The servers were so gracious and helpful. They let us take all the time we needed to decide on what to order and let us sample whatever wines we wanted to try. Surprisingly, on a Sunday evening, there were not many customers at all, so seating was plentiful. The bar provides outdoor seating as well as a variety of indoor seating options. We opted for the high table to allow for a more intimate conversation with bar vibes. I will be returning when I'm back in Houston for the ice cream! read more

Ambiance was nice but not the people. First off it's a seat yourself place but when we tried asking staff about a certain seating spot that just opened up, the lady ignored us and started moving a table and chairs for other people. Then we finally sat down and ordered a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board. They told us the board would 30 MINUTES because they needed to cut cheese. The wine was good but when we finally got the board, it was pitiful. I make a better one at home.. Then I look at what they charged and it was $87.27, after a $5 tip I should NOT have given. The wine was for sure only $44. This is not ok. Definitely won't go here again to be overcharged and discriminated.. read more

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Super cute wine bar in the heights! We popped in on a random Sunday and the place was full, but the staff were nice, quick to serve us and accommodating on getting us seated. We only came in for a drink since we already ate (hear the food is good and can't wait to try!). Had one of the orange wines and a rose and we were both pleased! The interior of the place is so beautiful with a lot of natural lighting and seating for groups as needed but the patio was the real star! Can't wait until it's cooler out to enjoy it. All in all - I'll definitely be returning read more

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Amazing wine selection and good light bites. I wish they had a few more options but everything I ordered was tasty. Lovely ambiance read more

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This is such a neat, cute new wine bar! It has outdoor and indoor seating. The wine is phenomenal and the food is excellent as well. I had the grilled cheese and shared a charcuterie board with friends. Both choices were excellent! I highly recommend this place. The only other thing I would say is, I wish there were a bit more food options. read more

Cute spot but prices are ridiculous and it's a tad stuffy for the area in my opinion. Food is fairly good but service is definitely lacking - depends who is working that day I wish they offered a good happy hour! read more

Nice ambiance with plenty of seating and great lighting. Noise level is energetic but not too loud. The staff is very knowledgeable and will help you choose if you can't decide on a wine. I love the crab roll read more

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Overall it's okay. The wine menu is nice. The food menu is pretty small as are the portions. The staff is friendly but there are limited bar seats where you can interact. Were glad we came in but also would not be in a hurry to come back since we don't live in walking distance. We would he more prone to come back if they had better food options. The bar staff was the highlight of the visit. read more

Great, neighborhood wine bar! Loved the selections and the interior. My only complaint is the seating. The chairs are low to the ground and other chairs have low backs. Would like to see more on the menu as well. But it's a cute, date night or girls night spot with a nice wine selection. read more

This place is a wine shop & wine bar...but DO NOT sleep on the food here. Plenty of wine options to quench your thirst but give the food a chance. I had the chicken soup yesterday for a late lunch, and this is hands down the best chicken soup I have ever had. The sandwiches are always on point too. The staff is very chill and helpful. The space is clean, crisp and bright during the day. One of the better looking patios can be found here as well. read more

After a Thursday lunch at Handies, two doors down, we stopped in Padre's and were immediately greeted and asked if were were interested in purchasing some wine or having a glass. Since I was in Houston on business and leaving the following evening, the idea of taking a bottle back to the hotel did not make sense, besides, we came for an afternoon glass of wine. The shop is clean, well laid out, light and airy, and the staff is incredibly friendly. Also, the back patio looks marvelous. Unfortunately it was 100 and sunny outside, so we moseyed up to the bar and ordered. Again everyone was incredibly nice... even the two guys at the other end of the bar who had left Handies about 20 minutes before we finished. The wine was good. Since we had already eaten we did not have any food items, so cannot speak to that. After enjoying our beverages and wishing we were able to sit outside, we looked around the store. Travis Walker stopped over while we were looking and was extremely friendly. I hope Pardre's does well and remains in business for a long time, because I plan on visiting every time I am in Houston. Have already recommended this place to several Houstonians. read more

Padres is a very cute bar off of white oak where you can order wine and sit at a table/ couch with friend. You can either buy wine by the glass or buy a bottle from their shop and pay a $15 corking fee. The wine shop service was great- when we walked over to look at the wine selection, a wine connoisseur came over and helped us figure out which one fit our palate. read more

Great ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious food. Also, they have a dog friendly patio that is absolutely adorable. read more

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Awesome spot, great owner, perfect date spot on its own or as a precursor to Coltivare or Handies. Amazing patio read more

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Such a cute wine shop! Perfect for a girls night out. Loved the bread board, it had jalapeño and regular breads. We got a bottle of one of the orange wines. It was plenty for 4 of us to have about 2 glasses! There's a parking lot in the back too. read more

Intimate, low-key, and elevated! This was a great wine spot for Happy Hour and meeting up with friends. Highly recommend and will be back.

Wine and food were great Service was okay but some of the folks who were serving were a bit pretentious. This made me uncomfortable. But what really got me was the fact they charged our party of 3 a 20% gratuity without telling us. There was no verbal cue nor was there a line item on the receipt that showed the included gratuity. I had to do the math myself to figure out why the bill looked odd. That rubbed me the wrong way and gave me a bad feeling about this "establishment". read more

This is the best wine bar in town. The space is stunning and the wine selection is the best. They're really into small production, biodynamic style wines that taste vibrant and natural. read more

Food, drinks, ambiance, location with free parking were absolutely wonderful! I left off one star because I was with a group and the owner stated he had to swipe our individual cards to split the bill even though he had the same machine most individually owned restaurants in Houston use so people can swipe or use Apple Pay. He pre charged my 3 friends between $30 to $50 and one of them hadn't even ordered yet. I keep my card locked for obvious reasons and I'm thankful I do that because he tried to charge me $1 and I know this because I received text alerts from my bank showing the amount as he was standing in front of me continuously swiping it. Eventually he said "well it's not working but I guess we will wait until the end." Postino's in CityCentre uses the exact same machine and I've been there numerous times and no waiter has ever done that! At some point it became very busy and he actually continued to stand in the area where people can purchase wine and watch our table like hawks while his daughter then waited on us while we continued. We even questioned his daughter about the pre charge and although she was very sweet and polite and she even demonstrated how the machine works. But again I've been to way too many places that use the exact same machine and have never been pre charged and there just is no excuse for that before our individual bills were finalized. I'm sorry if the business has had people who look like us walk out without paying but it's unfair to assume we are all like that and treat us like we're trespassing. This was classic profiling. read more

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Wine selections is decent. Food menu is good. However, make sure you come early before 10pm. Kitchen closes when you are just warming up. Fail. This is not the after party place. read more

such a cute modern place, on the inside and the outside. staff is so kind and love the unique wine choices that they have. they also have a store that sells wine that i need to checkout next time! read more

Houston still needs to up its wine bar game. I was excited to find somewhere closer to me, this was a classic "I'm in the heights bar, so we don't have to try to be cute, it already is bar" fail. Wine is yummy, but a wine bar should have a HUGE menu and also a wait staff?? The place was nice and chic inside, but it felt cold and almost like you were hanging out in a living room? Not sure this place will last unless they take the feedback from folks! Get a wait staff. read more

I want to love this, but have been 4x and really only delivers on being mediocre, at best. There are some tasty wines, sure. But the service absolutely sucks. If you sit outside they don't serve you-- you still have to go to the bar yourself... while their staff are shooting the breeze and literally doing nothing. Why tip? We tried outside but were getting eaten by mosquitos (hint: manage that, y'all), and sat at bar for another 30 min. Not ONCE did someone check on us, ask if we wanted another drink, or otherwise indicate they considered us in any way. Again, there were 4 staff behind bar talking and... no working. Will try Mutiny for wine or any of the impressive cocktail bars in lieu of coming here again. Highly recommend The Heights Grocer for great & quirky wines as an alternative to grab a bottle! read more

Walking in the ambiance is top tier. The bar is dressed in a bright, clean look that is palatable to the eye. Seating is comfy and varied between couches to tables to bar. The wine is excellent with orange wine section that neither me nor my partner have tried. Food was excellent w high quality olive oil and cheeses. Service was excellent and hlthe servers recommendations based off our preferences was one point. Really good for casual hang out or a date read more

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This place is a great addition to the already expanding white oak district. Reminds me of a Sonoma county wine shop/bar. read more

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Thank you Jesus!!! Been Jones'ing for a new wine bar in the Heights since Sonoma closed. It's in the old theater space at White Oak and Harvard. Large patio area that is pet friendly and a bar as well as tables inside. By the bottle retail shop up front that you can drink on site for $15 per bottle and a limited snacks menu. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Just had an amazing time at Patre's, the new wine shop and bar! Located at 3522 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 This place is all about discovering hidden gems! They've got bottles from smaller production wineries in South America, France, Italy, and the States, plus some lesser-known regions from around the globe What's even better? Patre's supports sustainable operations and introduces you to family-owned wineries. Their Corkage fee is totally reasonable, so you can save some while enjoying their stunning indoor and outdoor spaces Don't forget to grab some lite appetizers to complement your wine! read more

Had a very strange experience here with staff. Bartender asked to ID my friends and I multiple times before allowing me to order and then was very accusatory and implied that my ID was fake. My friends and I are all in our mid 20s and I have never had issues with bartenders questioning our age. When she finally allowed me to pay for my drink she said "this is a big deal I could lose my license and go to jail", implying that she still believed I was underage. My friends and I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome after that which was disappointing because we were excited to try this place. I don't think the under 21 crowd is frequenting wine bars so I'm not sure why this was such a big ordeal. The wine we had was okay, but on the bright side the food we ordered was pretty good! Sadly we will not be returning after this experience. read more

After paying for a grilled cheese sandwich, I left. Got home and had a 50.00 charge. Paying for the grilled cheese at the bar with my credit card didn't close the bill out so they charged me. Do not go here read more

Stunning, light filled space with inviting outdoor patio too. Paella so delicious with giant lump crabmeat! Extraordinary selection of wines. Great service, attentive and knowledgeable. Looking forward to next visit! read more

Ambiance is cool and the sparkling was delicious. Decor is amazing the Patio inviting

Courteous staff and great design, wine selection that's unavailable elsewhere. A great addition to White Oak. Quiet and comfortable atmosphere read more