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    Patterson Park

    4.0 (103 reviews)
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    Closed • 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Annalisa P.

    I've been to Patterson about 3-4 times now. The first was with my best friend when it first opened about 4-5 years ago. It was busy then and can still get busy on trivia/steak nights. It makes for a full parking lot. There's gravel lots added in the grassy area next to the concrete lot. You can get towed with the street parking. If you live nearby, you can also walk the trail along the bayou to get here the back way. I've done that trail from near Taylor and I-10 to here. The place itself is a cool treehouse concept. The stairs can be a little steep. The hazard tape is peeling, and the painted stairs can be slippery when raining. Be careful going down to the food truck or walking up/down to the top level. The top level has great views of the city/downtown. There's indoor seating with A/C and patio seating on all levels. When it rains though, inside is best. I've tried a variety of their cocktails and mocktails, and they're all pretty good. Bartenders are always friendly. Easy to place an order at the bar. I wish they had NA options from Ritual and Seedlip or something other than juices for their mocktails. Trivia nights are fun and busy. All size groups participate. Steak night is pricey compared to other Heights locations who offer it. It's about $10 more because the steak and side are separate, whereas other places give you the steak and 2 sides in the $20-25 range. Steak night here offers more variety though. You can either get ribeye, filet, salmon or shrimp brochette ranging from $17-28. Sides are $4. It's served by Culinary Creations by MER food truck. The steak and potatoes are flavored so well. I had the 14 oz ribeye because they ran out of 12 oz. It was a little hard to cut with plasticware. My friends' filets were easier to cut. For some reason, every time I try to upload the steak photo, it doesn't stay posted here. I get that it's from a food truck, but other food truck photos are posted on the Patterson page. You should see how great the steak looks. Patterson is a cool, chill place that everyone young and old can enjoy. The clientele was varied as all enjoy a good drink, food and trivia/board games.

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    Phil J.

    The service was great, the place seems really lively very cool hang out spot i just wish they had late night food available. Overall I had a great time, pet friendly as well.

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    Liz C.

    Not a bad bar or lounge area. Parking is good. They have food truck outside that's different every time so check their schedule. They have a lot of interesting areas decorated, to chill. Bartenders and the servers do a good job at getting your drinks to you quickly. We went during a slow time and there was barely anyone there. Hoping it was going to be a lot more lit.

    Victor H.

    You've been warned that this is a Philadelphia Eagles bar with the Eagles flag and swag displayed outside and inside. So if you root for any other NFC east teams, you may be met with some friendly hostility (depending how the birds are performing). With that said, the set up of the place has indoor high tops, lounging tables and couches, and outdoor seating with soft chairs/couches and tvs playing. There's also an upstairs area that gives an overview of the surroundings. As with most Houston bars in the Heights area, the focus is seasonal crafted cocktails. For the winter, there's a couple of good ones such as the grinch (cucumber, lime, mint, tequila) which is refreshing. The pumpkin ol fashion is also a popular one; sadly they're always sold out of it whenever I try to order it. Bartenders are attentive and do a solid job getting your drinks to you. As for food, there is a food truck outside with a rotation schedule on their website. Reminds me a lot of other bars in the Heights area with the set up, parking situation, and location. Not a bad bar.

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    Keandra P.

    Came here back in December 2023, just before Christmas. The place was all decked out in Christmas cheer. Including Christmas trees, drinks, staff, and lights. Located on the white oak bayou trail. It was a pretty large group of Yelpers + other folks that came here for some fun casual day drinking and celebrate the holidays. Sort of an informal UYE. We started out by the bar on the first floor, but eventually, our group went up to the tree house to perch out. It wasn't a super clear day, so views of skyline were just ok. Parking - I easily found parking, but I was there very early, way before the crowd. I like that they have a designated lot. If i return, it would be during daylight hours again, so I don't have to fight to figure out parking outside of the lot. Drinks - I like that they had a festive drink menu. My first drink was "Mrs. Clause", probably my favorite of the 3. My second drink, French 76B, is not on the seasonal menu, but on there regular menu. I know this is a little nitpicky, but all the pics from the reviews it seemed like a darker shade of purple than mine. Almost like I had too much champagne and not enough gin/lemon, so it wasn't as well balanced. My third drink was back to the seasonal menu, "It's Giving", it was fine, not as good as the first. I think all the drinks would be worth it for happy hour. Service - was fine. Different bartenders each time I ordered downstairs on the first level. No one stood out, but no one ruined the vibe either. My first bartender did offer suggestions, which I appreciated. The crowd picked up the longer we stayed. I like that they had a water cooler upstairs in the tree house, so we didn't need to ask for it, self-serve. Tons of in and outdoor seating all over the establishment. I would say great for groups. Overall, I think our group had a good time. Would I come back? Sure, if friends suggested it again. But with the caveat of during the day for ease of parking, to enjoy the patio and its outdoor activities.

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    Sophia L.

    Atmosphere is cool and perfect place to watch a game. We enjoyed our visit with a nice cool weather today. It's mostly outside but half of it has roof over. Also, dog friendly. Food seems to be only by a food truck. Has full bar. A little loud with the game and being outside, but wasn't bad for a game day.

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    Kayla N.

    A friend and I were looking for a casual patio bar to go to and decided we'd check out Patterson Park. Both the inside and the patio were already pretty busy when we arrived at about 6:30PM on a Friday evening but we were able to find two seats at the bar. It was still happy hour at 6:30 so we ordered two Deep Eddy's drinks with the bartender. The bartender working was quick to get us our drinks and was also very friendly! Overall, this was a fun place to start the evening! We'd definitely visit again!

    Steph D.

    This is one of the dog friendly places I researched. One of my favorite places. We always go early to mid-afternoon so we've never encountered the parking or crowding problems others have mentioned. The employees have always been cordial. Not overly friendly but not standoffish either. They let you have your space but don't pester you. We take a dog or two. Sit up on the second floor where there's usually a breeze. We get the vegetation from the bayou behind and the spectacular view of downtown to the fore. Bartender lady makes a perfect Campari spritz. BF is not as picky as I am about what to drink but again is also harder to please, does this make sense? So I'll usually grab him a Crawford bock. Food trucks almost always have something I can eat (I'm celiac) and are almost always presenting tasty fare. If not, I can have french fries. If they have tacos, I've hit the jackpot. Sometimes there are other doggos to say hello to as well as their owners. Love this place. I think I'll go there tomorrow afternoon. Here's hoping there's a breeze.

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    Mariah M.

    We didn't spend much time inside since there was a football game on and it was packed. When we first came in we saw the food trucks out front and were carded to get in, which made me happy to know there wouldn't be kids (sorry! Lol). We kinda stood at the bar until someone gave us a drink menu vs being greeted but that's ok. The drinks were good. Once we got our drinks we went straight outside to the patio. There were tons of seating, large tvs, and heaters (cold day). A few little pups out there so dog friendly but no smoking which was another plus. I believe there was a downstairs area but we didn't go. We did go upstairs and it was a nice view of the city, a small bar and tables with seating, heaters and tvs. It was overall a positive experience and not a club bar vibe which was what we wanted, just a chill night.

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    REALLY COOL BAR FOR WORLD CUP. Friendly staff. Spacious. Lots of tvs. Good deals. The outside deck has a lot of room

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    walked in and it looked dirty off top. no food in house rude & unprofessional service and security

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    Great Ambiance, lots of space and multiple seating areas! Space heaters outside to sit comfortably with a great view.

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    Scarlet was awesome! She recommended beers based on what I like back home in Arizona. Made our out of town trip very memorable

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    Ask the Community - Patterson Park

    Can I bring in outside food?

    Yes

    Are babies in strollers allowed?

    Yes. Children are welcome with their parents before 9 PM.

    Are there TVs?

    Yes

    Is there a dog play area without leash?

    No. At least not now. But there were a number of dog buds.

    Is it kid friendly?

    No, it's 21 and up only. They ID at the entrance

    Is it dog friendly?

    Yes!

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    Bar Buena - Ardilla

    Bar Buena

    4.6(17 reviews)
    1.8 mi•River Oaks, Montrose

    Great drinks, great customer service , great lite bites. 10/10 recommend. Perfect for pre game…read morebefore a concert or debrief after a long work day!

    Bar Buena was a surprise find after we participated in a cooking class at Sur La Table across the…read morestreet. After the byob cooking experience, we figured "why not!?" So we walked on over to this little speakeasy and were immediately greeted by the bouncer. On a Thursday night, it was quite crowded, but were able to find the last remaining seats at the bar. We were seated at the left end of the bar, which was nice because we had our own little "nook" away from the rest of the bar. Adjacent to us was the server station - the one server tending to the tables, Marilyn, frequently came by and we immediately befriended her. She gave us excellent recommendations and provided her opinion on several drinks. Robin was the bartender who took care of us throughout the night. She was super friendly from the moment we sat down and gave us stellar recommendations on food and drinks. She was happy to tweak a couple of their seasonal drinks to our liking, and even offered to mix other drinks that weren't on the menu. Fantastic service from Robin throughout the night. I started out with Tommy's Margarita - this was just their take on a classic margarita, nothing super special. I then ordered the Oaxacan Old Fashioned - think of an old fashioned made with tequila and mezcal in lieu of bourbon. I was a bit cautious about this one since I am not a fan of mezcal, however the smoky flavor was not very apparent in this one, which was a huge plus! I also got the Ardilla - very unique drink made with mexican corn whiskey, cocoa nibs, sherry, and a milk punch. I award this drink for most unique I've had in a while, definitely give it a try if you're up for something new. To finish, I had the Cariña - their take on an espresso martini made with reposado tequila. I really liked this espresso martini - it was a great way to finish out the night and I left feeling inspired to make my espresso martinis at home using tequila now! With the little room we had left in our stomachs, we tried the Pato Tinga Memela, which was duck leg (no bone) with beans and onions and cilantro atop a memela. I haven't had memela specifically per se, but consider me a fan. It is basically a mini "cake" of masa that is pan fried to a slight crispiness. An Oaxacan speciality, where else can I find these in Houston!? We also tried the Guacamole y Tostadas. The guacamole was unique in the sense that it was Oaxacan style, so contains pepitas, pickled onions, and queso fresco. The tostadas were super crispy and reminded me of how they serve guacamole in Mexico (rather than with chips/totopos). Fun fact is that this bar is owned by Goode Company. Next door to this is Goode Co. Cantina, so it's nice that they created an adjoining restaurant + speakeasy concept within the same strip. At one point in our visit, Levi Goode was standing next to us. We didn't know until after he left and Marilyn informed us, that that was THE man. Just doing a casual check-in of his bar. We really had a good experience at Bar Buena and look forward to returning. The food menu has quite a few offerings I wanted to try had I not come from a cooking class. We were also told that the seasonal drink menu was set to change shortly after our visit, so I look forward to trying these drinks!

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    De Fortune

    4.1(40 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Montrose, River Oaks

    went back again and absolutely loved it! Recommendation:…read moreReserve a table online Try the English rose if you like it sweet!

    If you want overpriced cute drinks and a vibe, this is the place to go…read more I came to De Fortune with my cousins for a little girls' night, and the aesthetic and ambiance are definitely the highlight. It's cute, moody, and has that feeling like you're not even in Houston anymore. It's not a big space, so it does get pretty loud between the music and everyone talking. The music was just okay. If you like house music, you'll probably enjoy it here. The DJ did mix in some popular hip-hop, R&B, and reggaeton songs throughout the night, which I appreciated. We started with shots that were really good. They tasted almost like a shot of honey, but unfortunately I can't remember the name. We all ordered the Dolce Limone next, which was sweet and refreshing. For the next round, my cousin got the Mango something, and I ordered the French Connection. The French Connection was awful. It tasted like straight-up cough syrup, and I couldn't even pretend to finish it. Our last round was Palomas, and those were good. In between drinks, we ordered the meat and cheese board. It was cute and made for a nice little snack, but there was nothing particularly special about the selection. The waitresses were nice, and overall we had a good time. I genuinely don't have much bad to say about the place other than the drinks. They're not bad across the board, but they're also nothing particularly special, especially for the price. There are definitely better cocktail lounges in Houston if you're looking for actual mixology and cocktails that justify the price.

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    Hudson House

    4.0(300 reviews)
    1.8 mi•River Oaks, Montrose
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    I'm newer to Hudson house but have been four times now over the last couple of months and it is…read morepretty consistent. I've been to both locations so I will leave this review on both... Although I like the Gray St. location a little better taste wise for my dynamite shrimp, I think that the University Blvd location is easier to get a reservation. This is a really good choice for date night, a family event or a girl's night. Always nice, clean and bright. Surprisingly, the chicken Parm is one of my favorite dishes here. It's probably top two for me and I've had a lot of chicken Parm. The burger is my second choice; it is so good! One of my favorite appetizers is the Dynamite Shrimp and the salad that's under has a fire dressing that they should bottle. But overall, I've tried several things with the people I've gone with, and there's nothing bad on the menu. Definitely get a reservation in advance... This isn't really a place you can just walk in unless you're sitting at the bar and you've gotten there at a good time. Parking is valet at the gray street location. It's very hard to find regular parking there. You can find parking pretty easily at the University Blvd location. My only real complaint is the service is slow... And I've had different servers at different locations and they all don't really move with a sense of urgency. It takes them a while to get back to you so you can place an order... It takes a while for them to bring out your drinks. Overall, just slow service and that's why I deducted a star.

    To start, we had a reservation for 7 people, we arrived early, we very courteous and ordered…read morecocktails. The cocktails were O.K, one margarita came out as tequila on the rocks, which was just ridiculous, and the staff have a basic idea of what goes into a mojito, but no real skill at making one. We were five appetizers into the experience when one of the hostesses sauntered over and loudly proclaimed, " Due to very busy, you dining experience is limited to 90 minutes" Yes, she spoke that way. She them proceeded to mean mug us for the next 45 minutes as we pushed past 90 minutes as a form of protest. We quit purchasing food, and drink and just sat there looking at her, daring her to come over and enforce her little power trip time limit. Never happened. The food was amazing, very well done. Thee waiter was amazing, he understood the mission and was tipped very well. But the bartenders, and the hostesses brough the experience down to a lowly one star.

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    Sante - Covered Patio seating

    Sante

    3.9(162 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Upper Kirby
    •$$$

    Love the vibes here! House music & good drinks! They have…read morefire drinks which are so cool. Valet parking or uber def Quick and easy to get a drink! Lychee and pineapple shots were amazing!!

    The ambiance at Santé was beautiful, and the food was good, but unfortunately, the service was…read morequite possibly one of the worst experiences we've had at a restaurant. Our server, Camille, took our order and then would disappear for 30+ minutes at a time. At one point, when we asked where she had been, she simply said she was "walking around." Her overall approach to serving us felt extremely nonchalant and inattentive. The atmosphere also made us feel as though the level of attention you receive depends on how much you're spending--particularly whether you're purchasing bottles. The servers seemed more focused on creating a bottle-service experience than providing attentive restaurant service. It gave the evening a very transactional, "pay for attention" feeling rather than genuine hospitality. What really sealed the experience for us happened after we had already paid our bill. A host approached our table and essentially said, "Can you leave now? We need to seat someone right now." There was no gracious transition, no "thank you for dining with us," and no polite explanation--just an abrupt request to leave. For a restaurant with such a beautiful ambiance and good food, the service and hospitality were incredibly disappointing. Guests should feel welcomed and valued from the moment they sit down until the moment they leave, regardless of whether they're ordering bottles.

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    Eberhard Social House

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    3.3(15 reviews)
    1.8 mi•Montrose

    So... I went to the clurb. Haven't done that in a minute, but let me say that we had a blast at…read moreEberhard. We (five of us) dropped in on a Saturday night after Clarkwood's cocktails got us into a vibe. No line, no cover... we headed straight to the dance floor. We didn't try any of their craft cocktails by this late in the night--it was straight tequila and soda. The two-story/balcony overlooking the dance floor was perfect for people watching. And there was plenty of open lounge seating for my tired 40-something legs. The DJ--a female, yussss baby!--was amazing. So many old skool tunes and the dance floor was packed the entire time we were there. And yes, I danced. The crowd ranged mostly 20-30-somethings... but we weren't the oldest in the room. Loved seeing a group of ~50-something ladies celebrating something special with bottles popping. Get it, honey!

    We went this past Friday because their website and other listings showed happy hour from 4:00-7:00…read morePM. We arrived around 5:00 PM, but an employee told us we were too early and to come back in about two hours. As they said it, they made a dismissive hand gesture for us to move along, which came across as rude and unwelcoming. No explanation was given for why they weren't open despite the posted hours. Unfortunately, the interaction left a bad first impression, so we decided to go elsewhere and ended up enjoying happy hour at another spot. We'd still be willing to give this place another try, but I hope they either update their posted hours if they've changed or open at the advertised time to avoid confusing future customers.

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