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    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
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    Gary P.

    Parking garbage, but charged 5$ per hour. That is sad. Maybe good for a date night. Will come back and try the food another time. Tuesdays are 2 fer. Bowling 15$ per person. Ouch. Parking, bowling, bocce, food and Drinks. Add up to an expensive date.

    Bowling prices
    Mahwish S.

    Came in Sunday afternoon after church for brunch and bowling. The parking is located in the garage connected to the building and it is priced by how long you stay. Pinstripe is on the first floor facing Kirby and we took the elevators down. They have a brunch buffet on Saturdays and Sundays for $30/person and the bowling was $20/per person/ hr. You do not have to pay extra to rent the shoes and they also give you socks! When we called to reserve the lane, we inquired about the brunch as well. The girl said that we could eat brunch while we bowl, we just had to get the food and bring it upstairs. We arrived around 12:40 and they escorted us to our lane and helped us get our shoes. The ladies were very nice at the check-in desk. The bowling area is upstairs and is actually kind of small, but luckily it wasn't busy when we arrived. They only have about 15 lanes and every two lanes share a table in between. It makes your bowling area very small to sit only 3-4 people on your side of the lane. I'm also not too crazy about sharing a table with other strangers. Keep in mind that your time starts as soon as you check-in. I noticed that because by the time we went upstairs, got our shoes on and set up our station, 10 minutes was already deducted from our time. I feel that is a little unfair to not let people get settled first and start the timer when you start your first game. Also for that same reason, Bowling first was actually a mistake. You loose your bowling time by going downstairs to get your plate and it was a hassle trying to bowl between every bite of food. We already wasted time going to get the food, so we couldn't eat in peace. We couldn't even finish our second game. If you want to take advantage of brunch and bowl, I recommend you eat first and then go upstairs. We would have waited until we finished bowling to eat, but the brunch is over early at 2pm and they clean up quick. Which is too early in my opinion when most brunches end around 3:00pm. Brunch would have been over by the time our hour was done, so we had no choice. Plus, the menu upstairs during brunch is very limited. Ultimately I wasn't happy that the staff gave that recommendation to eat while we bowled. The brunch food was actually delicious and I loved the wide selection of foods. They had a waffle station, omelet station, ham/prime rib carving station and a variety on the buffet line. I would have definitely had a better experience and enjoyed the food more if we sat to eat first. I didn't get to try everything at the buffet because of rushing to get back upstairs, and there were a few stations unattended. I couldn't wait for them to get back. I would want to come back to try the brunch again, but I know better for next time. Also Next time I'll have more time to take more videos and pics. I barely had time to do that so I didn't waste more of our bowl time.

    Christina M.

    Pinstripes is a more upscale bowling alley in the Houston area. It gets pretty popular on weekends and I was lucky to call and get a reservation as it wasn't showing on the website as available. (Pro tip) The biggest complaint I have is the disorganization/slow speed of the staff. The staff member who helped me didn't know how to process the gift cards as they had shown in the promotion and the other staff members looked to be overwhelmed with the guests coming in. I could tell that other guests were inpatient from waiting too. I got there within their grace period time but had to wait for them for an additional 7-8 minutes, taking away from my bowling time. Then we had to wait for that same person to escort us upstairs and choose the shoes. I think they could greatly benefit from better workflows and better trained staff. Once we got to the bowling area and started we didn't have any issues. Our waiter checked on us often but was super busy so we had to wait at times. The food we got was a mix- Their wings were delicious. We got 2 orders of sweet chili. 8/10 Their truffle fries were ok. 6/10 And their pizza was fresh but not that great. 4/10 From bowling for 2 hours for 4 people our total came to about 130$. And then the food (all I listed plus a Pepsi) was about $66.

    Waffle bar & dessert  items
    Valencia H.

    Not big on bowling cuz i suck but this is the biggest and best alley. My job likes to come here and do happy hour and order party catering packages. All the food is good but I just experienced their brunch. Blew me away with the amount of options. So worth it! Definitely come hungry because the waffle bar, pastas , and more shall not be missed

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    Fox E.

    I've earned my stripes, and I can pin that experience on Barbi and her friends dragging me here. Summary? If you want to go to a fancy place with multiple levels of stuff and play some pretty cool games for a pretty high price in a very trendy neighborhood, this is your place. We don't have the money for stuff like this, even though we just live down the road, but it's still really cool and a very innovative concept.

    Waffle w/ whipped cream chocolate syrup and sprinkles
    Tamieka B.

    Okay, so we finally stopped by to check this place out. I'm giving them a 3 from my POV, but they are a solid 5 if you have kids. You can park in the attached garage and they will validate your ticket. There is also valet for $10. We walked around to the entrance and were quickly seated. The place is spacious, but tables are really close to one another inside. If you like your space you can sit in the patio. The Brunch buffet is served on the first floor and regular dinning and bowling is upstairs. The brunch buffet has an assortment of, just to name a few; salads, fruit cups, parfaits, pastas pizza, chicken tenders, baked chicken, bacon, sausage, biscuits, eggs, skillet potatoes, smoked salmon, croissants/bagels, omelette/waffle station and dessert table w/ chocolate fountain. Kids under 12 eat for $16, so again I say, a great option for kids. Lucky for us, we had my two little cousins. So it worked out. Enter freely they've been approved:)

    Bowling
    Rishi P.

    Fun spot to bowl but you have to reserve as it gets busy. It looked like it had great food but we ate before. It had a nice outdoor patio for food and dining even if you go for just that and can wait for bowling. They also have bocce ball if that's your thing. I saw multiple private rooms as it looks like parties can be held so it's large for such events

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    Stella F.

    I came on a Friday evening. Finding the place from the parking deck proved very difficult. Parking in the deck is validated by giving your phone number to the hostess. I believe it was $54 for two of us to bowl for an hour. I made a reservation for 9:15 and we were taken upstairs around that time. They were very limited in their sizes of bowling shoes. I'm a 7.5 and my closest options were a 9 (way too big) or a 6 (tight but I made it work). Some people were bowling in their own personal shoes due to this. Our waitress came after about 5 minutes and said there was a happy hour menu until 10 so she'd grab the menu. She came back 15 minutes later and said happy hour ended at 8 . We ordered and started playing. The balls are themed after pool table balls to indicate the weight which was a cute touch. About 20-30 minutes after ordering, or food came. I ordered the signature Chop salad with balsamic vinegar on the side and no wonton strips. I got the salad doused in dressing (unclear if balsamic vinegar as it was quite sweet) and there were strips. My friend got a pepperoni pizza which was pretty good. They turn on the lights right at 10 despite the fact that many people still had time left on their hour long play time (including us). Overall it was a bit of a disappointment between the shoes and service but it is nice to have a bowling alley right in the city

    Plan your holiday celebration
    Helene S.

    Went for a meeting. The room was definitely large enough to accommodate the few extra people who showed up (maybe 33 instead of 30), however they were not really able to accommodate those few extra guests. Seating. We had to go to the main dining area to get chairs to add to to our table set for 5 people. Silverware and plates. Our table was set with a dinner plate and a small salad plate and two forks, a knife and a spoon. Both myself and another guest at my table gave a plate and a fork to accommodate the two extra guests that we added to our table, because it took multiple times asking for plates and silverware to be brought. When extra silverware was finally brought, it was one fork, then two spoons, then a knife. Surprisingly, very piecemeal. They did bring extra plates and silverware when they brought out dessert. The food. Each table of five, or in our case seven, was brought three appetizers, a main entree of ten pieces of dark meat chicken, a huge serving of spiral mac and cheese, asparagus and a shared cheesecake dessert. Everything was served family style. So for our table of 7, we still spilt what was meant for 5. Since they did not make extra food, they were not able to bring out more to accommodate the additional people at our table which was surprising as I assume they have a kitchen at Pinstripes. No vegetarian entree was offered either. As far as the food, the salad was the best part of the dinner. The rest of the food was a bit underwhelming. Although, I did not leave hungry, I was not impressed with the food or service. The meeting room is next to the bocce courts which looked nice. The room was quiet and the A/V was good. The bowling lanes are down the hall. Neither were included in our experience, but both looked clean and like a nice activity. Parking is $10, but was validated for our meeting. The signage from the parking garage to get into Pinstripes is a bit confusing. There was a piece of white paper that said "enter Pinstripes here" taped onto the door to the stairs. There should have been another sign taped onto the next door, but there was no sign. So most of our party, walked down the stairs, went around the building, entered and then walked up another flight of stairs to get to the meeting room. I did ask and on the way out, the meeting room was literally on the same level as the parking garage through two sets of doors (one that was unmarked). For a meeting where an activity like bowling or bocce is part of team building, this might be a good place to go. For a dinner meeting only, I would look somewhere else.

    Broken glass and empty plates that sat on our bowling table for the duration of our game
    Tiffinie A.

    I'm leaving 2 stars, because the food and drinks were great! Now onto the service... for my reserved birthday!! I paid $280+ ahead for my group's bowling experience and made reservations for both the bistro and bowling. Now I will admit, I was 30 min late to my bistro reservation. When i arrived, more than half my party was there waiting for their food and drinks. The server(s) never introduced themselves to me and we ended up placing our food order and having it brought to our lanes. The service was beyond slow, our tables were not pre-bussed, we had to flag down waitstaff to place orders and the icing on the cake (literally because it was my birthday) was I had to request plates, silverware and a knife to cut the cake (which the knife was dirty and we had to again, flag down waitstaff for a new one. On to the checks!! Obviously we were a bigger party (12 guests) and we moved from the bistro to the lanes. Instead of it being a smooth transition, we waited 30 minutes after our bowling experience to get all the checks together. There were double orders of drinks and food on tickets, and multiple tickets given to everyone instead of consolidating them onto one so everyone could have a total. On top of it all a 20% gratuity included. Please PLEASE P L E A S E!!! Train your staff, give groups and parties ONE server, and if possible have a manager greet larger groups. I would not recommend Pinstripes to anyone, but with the holidays coming up, I hope you all can get it together! (Photos for reference )

    Goldie O.

    Came here on a Sunday afternoon for a friends birthday brunch. When you arrive you can either valet park for $10 or you can pay to park in the garage in which the price depends on how long you stay here (I believe 24 hours is approximately $10). We were able to get our parking validated at the host stand when we left. The restaurant is located on the bottom floor so you'll need to take the elevator elevator from the garage to the bottom level. On Sundays, they have a brunch buffet so it was an all you can eat situation. They had a variety of meals from pizza, pasta, bacon, eggs, veggies, salad fruit, waffles, omelette station, prime rib/ ham station and dessert station. Literally everything was good. The food was hot and fresh and they made sure to keep replenishing it throughout the afternoon. I was also very pleased with the customer service of everyone that I encountered. The servers, the chefs, the management team walking around, everyone was so pleasant! The price of the buffet is $30 per person but if you want to do the bottomless mimosas that's an extra $22/person so just an fyi. Afterwards we went bowling which was on the second level of the establishment. I'm the bowling ally is a little smaller compared to other bowling allys I've been too. Maybe about 16 lanes-ish (I could be wrong). It was cool, they played some music in the background and we had a server (Francesca who was super dope) in the event that you wanted to order food/drinks. All in all, this was a great restaurant to attend.

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    Maria C.

    I don't know where to start. Eating at this restaurant was a complete disaster. The restaurant was almost full, and it took more than 30 minutes to take our order. Then the food arrived relatively quickly, but the waiter left us without cutlery for about 10 minutes. The food was already cold when I could start eating. The drinks arrived at the end of the meal, and I even had to ask for water. The pasta tasted like it came from a pot. I will definitely not return or recommend this place.

    Meatballs & Polenta
    Destinee R.

    Coming towards the end of the brunch time, I will lead with saying I don't feel like I maximized on a chance to give an in depth review or receive peak service. I arrived for a 12:45 reservation on the patio. It did take about 15 minutes for a server to greet me, which was frustrating as I was staring at two who were staring at me from inside. When someone did greet us, it took about 10 minutes to make our sangrio Caraf. Upon attempting to order the second one, our server informed us they were out of a few ingredients, prompting us to order a different caraf. Our server was generous enough to bring us samples of the aperol spritz to try before in case we did not like it (it was good). For my entree, initially I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese, but upon taste it was super cheesy with no seasoning. Was not a fan. I opted for the meatballs and polenta as an alternative and was throughly satisfied by the flavor profile. Due to issues with drink availability, our server was able to discount some items to offset the inconvenience. I would like to visit again to try the buffet when it is fresher. The restaurant was packed upon arrival. We rotated between mimosa and the aperol spritz carafes.

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    Ask the Community - Pinstripes

    Is it $25 a person for an hour?

    $27pp/hour when we went on a weekend night

    Is there a rental fee for reserving a lane for bowling?

    No, pay walking in, perperson

    Is there a dress code?

    No, I've visited with casual clothing and another time with gym attire but consider what's on your feet because bowling shoes are required to bowl.

    Can you eat and bowl at the same time?

    Yes, you can. If you have a lane and order food, they bring the food out to your lane.

    Is bowling reservation only?

    It's best to make a reservation; I have never had any luck walking in to bowl.

    What is price for parking?

    No fee if you bring in your parking validation ticket for the hostess to validate it by the end of your time at pinstripes

    Is parking validated?

    Yes it is !

    Is this restaurant okay for children?

    Well apparently the consensus is "YES." Children are allowed. I however find it more suitable as an adult venue. It's very posh and upscale. I must say that I was annoyed with people at the grand opening not watching their little darlings as… Read more

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    $$$

    I might have just found one of my new favorite restaurants in Houston. What a great experience!…read more Recently, a good friend dined here and immediately called me to tell me how great it was. She then text our friends group and said we all had to come together and we did just that. She made reservations in advance as this place is popular thanks to recent Michelin Bib Gourmand awards as well as many other accolades. Walk ins are welcome as well. Our reservation was later in the evening so after a night of bar hopping, we ride shared in which I think is one of the best options as parking is limited here or you have to find street parking in the neighborhood. This place is literally a house turned into a restaurant. Inside is just multiple rooms with a couple of tables. It makes for a unique, intimate dining experience, perfect for a date night. In our case, we were a group of nine so we got patio seating. The patio is spacious and well kept, and if the weather cooperates, a great place to hang. One thing that really stood out to me is the amazing ambience of this place. I was told that the bartenders pick the music for the night from the owners extensive vinyl collection. Once the album is in, they play it in it's entirety. The sound system was systeming and on top of the great company and food, we were totally vibing with the music. Customer service was amazing. Every staff member we came across was so friendly, especially our server. The menu here changes. There are some mainstays, but they like to change things up. Their website shows current menus daily. We were told that family style is the best way to experience this restaurant. I am one of those people that will always listen to the staff and go with their suggestions. Our group went through quite a bit of their menu from apps, entrees and desserts. I loved that our server and staff brought our food out one by one in what they thought was the best progression so we could take a culinary journey. We started off light with their popular Dilly Bread. Best bread I've had in awhile. Next was the Texas Tartare. It was my first ever tartare and it was delicious. We then moved on to Fingerlingin Good which was a crispy potato dish with chili crisp and mascarpone. It was potatoes elevated to the highest level and so so good. Next up was Beer Battered Sweet Tots. I didn't think sweet potatoes could be that good. Our first entree was a vegan dish called the Carroty Kid. I could seriously become a vegan if all dishes tasted like this. It was curried. A bowl of jasmine rice would've made it a complete meal. Next we tried another famous Nobie's dish called Nonno's Pasta. Handmade, perfectly cooked tagliatelle with a delicious bolognese. I wouldn't share this next time. Ok, I will, but it was that good. On to the heavier dishes. First up was the Jamon With Your Bad Self. This came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. It was favorite heavy entree. It was high quality, iberico pork steak with shaved brussels and all kinds of other tasty ingredients that when combined made such a tasty bite. We then went to the sea with the Drops of Grouperter. It was good, but not something I would order again. It was a little too smoky for my liking. Our biggest dish that came market priced was the Kick His Ass Seabass. This was a whole fish that was presented beautifully on a platter with all the accouterments to make your own elevated fish tacos. We left no morsel of fish behind. It was absolutely delicious. One of the things this place is really known for is their pies. This was the part I was most excited about. Just like their menu, their pies change up. We got all their offerings that night which they presented on one big platter of goodness. Their main stay and I believe always on the menu is the famous Olive Oil Cake. It's not a pie, but I can see why this is such a popular dessert. I can't even describe it, you just have to try it to understand. The pies we had were the Black Bottom Strawberry Pie, Banana Rum, and the Peanut Butter Pie. I would order all of them again. We all had a difference of opinion on which was the best, but my fave was the Banana Rum. Overall, I was highly impressed with this place and kind of mad at myself for waiting so long to make it here. It had made it's way to the top of my list of favorite restaurants in Houston. I will be back.

    Flavors, flavors, flavors! This was another on our list of Michelin Bibendum spots to try, and we…read morethoroughly enjoyed the meal. We started with a dozen oysters 2 ways. The first were "natural" and nicely briny. The 2nd was pure genius: they said it would taste like a Big Mac, and they were spot on. Amazing! Steak Tartare - the steak and deviled egg mixture were satisfyingly velvety and the accompanying bread was buttery, chewy, and addictive; Puff Puff Pass - unique textures: crispy, chewy, smooth elements are married beautifully. Nonno's Pasta - this dish was my least favorite. I found the flavors to be too cheese forward with not enough acid; Jamon With Your Bad Self - while not much to look at, this dish was outstanding. The pork's texture was simply magical, and the flavors well-balanced. On the side, we had the Fingerlingin Good potatoes, and they lived up to their name: pleasantly crispy and bursting with savory goodness. Desserts: the Olive Oil Cake was a dream: incredibly moist and tender with vanilla richness and a kiss of lemon. The Black Bottom Pie was not my favorite. I would the salt to be too much and couldn't eat more than 2 bites because of it. Service: warm, gracious, attentive, and efficient. As for ambiance, this is where the restaurant misses the mark for me. It's in an old house, and when we walked in, that's exactly what I smelled: old house. Still, if you're looking for a unique, creative menu that delivers on flavors, add nobie's to your bingo card.

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    Bar interior
    Bar interior
    Dilly bread - every bit as amazing as it looks
    Dilly bread - every bit as amazing as it looks
    Clam chowder croquettes

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    Clam chowder croquettes
    Milton's American Trattoria

    Milton's American Trattoria

    4.6
    (93 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I started my evening at Milton's ascending a small yet imposing staircase to reach the dining area…read more I will say that the anticipation paid off. The place is impressive and elegant. The staff were also pleasant and attentive, checking in on us and making sure we knew what dishes were new and popular. Based on recommendations, I got the lasagna, which was designed based on the Italian flag and was stunning-both in appearance and taste. Each bite was balanced and flavorful, going well with both of the sauces. The chicken parm was also elevated in flavor, giving a home-like and rich feeling to each bite. For dessert I got the chocolate mousse and it was rich heavenly bliss. The meringue and mousse went perfectly together in both flavors and textures. A wonderful experience!

    This is a combination review for a dinner at Milton's that I purchased at a charity auction and a…read moresubsequent meal where we brough our son and daughter in law to Milton's to celebrate their 4th wedding anniversary. Bottom line is that Milton's should be your go to place for just good old Italian fare but in an upscale but not stuffy atmosphere. Mark Sayre - the restaurant groups beverage director hosted the charity dinner for my wife and I and 4 other guests. We were served 9 courses family style including a couple of cold plates, a couple of salads, a couple of pastas and a couple of entrees along with a dessert. Everything was fantastic and Mark did a great job of hosting and explaining the wine pairings. The best of the apps was the Sicilian Tar tar. Tuna, scallop and salmon perfectly marinated on crostinis. The Hearts of Palm Salad was excellent, and they are definitely sharable, probably made for 3 - 4 guests to share. Of the two pastas the Cresta De Gallo stood out the most, but the Bolognese was also virtually perfect. Of the two entrees we enjoyed the Chicken Piccata slightly more than the Hanger Steak. On our second visit, Ryan was our server. He had been our server at Underbelly, One Fifth and Georgia James in the past and remembered us immediately and was a wonderful host for the meal. This time the table enjoyed the Chargrilled Oysters and the Parsley Salad to start. We also sampled 4 pastas - The Cresta De Gallo again, the Chitarra with Scallops and Uni, the Lumache with Vodka Sauce and the Sourdough Tagliatelle. All were fantastic. My personal favorite was the Chitarra. In the end we finished off all 4 so no leftovers. We then shared the Chicken Piccata as our only entree. This dish is so good. Juicy Chicken, flavorful sauce, and the Sourdough Tagliatelle was the perfect accompaniment. We also enjoyed two desserts - The Budino (which is more like a chocolate tort than a pudding) and the Tiramisu. Both wonderful. If Milton's wasn't over an hour from our house, it would become a regular on the rotation. But it is definitely good enough to warrant many return visits.

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    Dining room
    Dining room
    Pina colada sorbet and chocolate gelato (which has olive oil and salt)
    Pina colada sorbet and chocolate gelato (which has olive oil and salt)
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    Traveler's Table

    Traveler's Table

    4.4
    (2.4k reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    I've been here countless times for brunch and always have amazing food and service. I enjoy sitting…read moreboth inside and outside. Inside has a small bar area, some booths, and tables. Outside has fans and is covered. They can get pretty full so it's best to have a reservation through open table. I've tried and enjoyed both the bubbly and margarita flights. Each time I go for brunch I either get the Huevas à la Mexicana or the French toast which could have different toppings with the season. The beans are also super flavorful and the French toast always done well and never soggy. I still haven't gone for dinner yet, but will try one day soon. Just a warning if you ever visit: please utilize valet! There are signs to remind you and some people still ignore it and end up getting towed from parking across the street.

    Everything was absolutely AMAZING. Complimentary valet, we had no reservation but walked in for…read moresunday brunch and were seated immediately, superb staff/service and delicious food!! Hugeee portions for the price too Our favorite was definitely the korean fried rice though. It was so, so flavorful and the meat was so tender 10/10 Huevos a la mexicana was solid but a little simple 7/10 We also got the japanese mushroom toast but i didnt get a pic. It was hugee and pretty good but again kinda simple 7/10 And the ube pancakes were sooooo good and fluffy but crispy on the bottom. Not too much ube flavor but it comes with a nice coconut cream sauce! Would get again 8.5/10 Overall ambiance was amazing too. Nice outdoor seating and good vibes all around. Loved it all, would come back!

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    Traveler's Table
    Traveler's Table
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    The Toasted Coconut

    The Toasted Coconut

    4.3
    (592 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted…read moreCoconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back!

    Absolutely AMAZING. No notes…read more The food was delicious and was prepared perfectly. The Bro Saam was perfection

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    Painkiller
    Painkillers that really do what their name implies.....
    Painkillers that really do what their name implies.....
    Pain Killa (left) Mai Tai (right)

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    Pain Killa (left) Mai Tai (right)
    Nancy's Hustle

    Nancy's Hustle

    4.4
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Is this the most overrated restaurant in Houston?…read more After being on my "To Try" list for an unacceptable amount of time, I finally made my way over to Nancy's Hustle. I was lucky enough to snag a seat at the bar with no reservation. I arrived about 30 minutes into open and there was already a wait list. I suggest getting there early or making a reservation if you're not a solo diner. The interior is nice and intimate, with low lighting that doesn't work well for photos but definitely for a cozy dinner. The set up and music reminded me a little bit of 93 Til due to the decor. I started with the duck dumplings and the Nancy cakes. I wasn't expecting it but they offer half orders which is great for a solo diner who wants to try multiple things. Both items were delicious. The dumplings had a nice savory sauce with some texture from the peanuts. These were great but probably my bottom of the list which is saying something. I would only say this because they reminded me a lot of the hot oil wontons from duck and bao so at that price point, you might as well get more. The Nancy cakes were pillowy and savory and made a great vessel for honey butter and roe. I even used a bit to dunk into the leftover dumpling sauce. I suggest eating these as soon as they hit your table. I was trying to savor my bites but the cakes benefit a lot from being nice and hot. It's not the most ground breaking dish in the world but it's done well and I would definitely call it a must order. I could have eating a full order of it alone. My main dishes is where my mind was blown. I went with the roast chicken and half order of the gem lettuce salad and fries. This might be the best roast chicken I've ever had in Houston. Chicken can be a hit or a miss because sometimes, there just isn't much flavor. This was absolutely not the case here. The chicken was juicy and seasoned to the core. It even heated up well as left overs without being dry. The chili sauce on the bottom was flavor intensified and as I swiped my chicken through the pools of sauce, I thought to myself "overrated where?!". The gem salad caught me by surprise. I'm not one to stay away from a salad at a restaurant because they typically do them better than you can make at home . Nancy's Hustle solidified this opinion. The salad was wonderfully briney and savory. The lettuce was crisp and covered in the herby shallot dressing that grabbed my taste buds. Topped with anchovies and pancetta for a nice salty touch. So so good. The fries were the perfect side, crisp and not too potatoey (yes this is a thing). I traded in the aoli for some ketchup because that's just my thing. I concluded this wonderful dining experience with a dessert. Buttermilk ice cream with cornflakes, black berries and honey butter cookie. This dessert was a lesson in balance. Every component was present , sweet, salty, crunchy, cool. Each bite had something new to offer and combined into a perfectly executed dessert. As a cocktail, I tried their tropical drink. I don't remember what it was called but I know I could have drank about 7 of those. This was a great dining experience. I think when things get popular, sometimes we feel the need to be contrarians with our experiences. That wasn't the case for me. Nancy's Hustle has earned its popularity and I'll definitely be back

    I apologize for the low quality pictures but, everything was so good I couldn't wait to eat…read more Nancy cakes are a MUST TRY! The ricotta cavatelli was light and zesty and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. A phenomenal spring/ summer pasta parmesan & pancetta croquettes were crisp to perfection and are a must try if you're a cheese lover like me. Not pictured was their cocktail the green flag which was a 10/10! Service was out of this world. Our waitress was so kind and gave great recommendations! We got seated out in the patio and they have fans they can bring to the table if it gets too hot in this Houston heat but, the vibes were perfect for date night once the sun went down and the small table lamp turned on.

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    View of the rear dining room
    View of the rear dining room
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    Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.

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    Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.
    State of Grace

    State of Grace

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$$

    We recently celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday at State of Grace, and it was truly an…read moreexceptional dining experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was out of this world. The front hostess, Annabella, was incredibly welcoming and helpful, making us feel valued from the start. Our waiter was equally amazing and attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring we had a wonderful evening. We started with the deviled eggs and crab beignets, both of which were absolutely delicious. Their French onion soup was hearty. Drinks were fabulous too. For our meal, we ordered the mashed potatoes, cacio e pepe, pork schnitzel, blackened fish, miso fish, and burger, and every dish was perfectly prepared and packed with flavor. The restaurant went above and beyond by surprising my mother-in-law with a birthday dessert (upon my request when I had originally booked it), which was such a thoughtful touch and made the celebration even more memorable. We also enjoyed the pecan ball and chocolate soufflé, and both were outstanding. Between the incredible food, impeccable service, and special attention to our celebration, State of Grace exceeded all expectations. Annabella, our waiter, and the entire staff made the evening feel truly special. Easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in Houston, and we can't wait to return! I will be planning a girls night there soon!

    Sigh. Let me start by saying, I fell for the social media hype. I came here to try "the best…read morepancakes in Houston" and I didn't leave here feeling like I got that. Maybe my expectations were too high, but one of my pancakes was under cooked. The others were still just average to me in terms of flavor AND texture. But, I'm a "crispy edges" pancake kinda of person, and these definitely don't hit that mark. Now my eggs and bacon were fantastic, but those are two breakfast staples that are kind of hard to mess up. Now the service?! Oh my, the service was amazinggggggg. I sat at the bar and I felt like I had the entire bar staff catering to me. They definitely excel in that regard!!! Constantly checking in, glass always stayed full, and anything I requested came with a quickness. My griddle cakes, bacon, eggs, and a glass of bubbles came to $47, which is super expensive for breakfast. The price tag just isn't worth it for me to try again, honestly. But I'm glad I came! Their menu is very, VERY limited, so if you're a picky eater you may want to check their offerings first before venturing here.

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    Beautiful bar area with great lighting for selfies
    Beautiful bar area with great lighting for selfies
    State of Grace
    Interior of restaurant

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    Pinstripes - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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