Stopped by The Hidden Bar for drinks and let me just say... the ambiance is EVERYTHING the…read moreaesthetic is super cute, very picture-worthy, and definitely gives that "night out with the girls" vibe. They even have a selfie ring light on the wall, which is such a fun touch for pictures (because if you didn't take pics, did you even go??) Now--fair warning--we went on a Friday night and it was PACKED. We were lucky enough to find seats, but it was so crowded we could barely talk without yelling, and we were basically shoulder-to-shoulder with the people around us Other than that, it's a really nice spot to grab drinks, hang out with friends, and get some cute content. Would I go again? Yes... just maybe not on a Friday night

Hello, Fellow Seekers of flavorful delights!…read more I gotta say - not only is Norigami the freshiest fish in town BUUUUT they have the coolest speakeasy. I would not DARE spoil where the entrance is from the sushi bar (SHHH!). The origami hanging from the walls is SO COOL. Makes me want to relearn that art... I would say their most exquisite drink yet is the Tiramisu martini. That just SOUNDS amazing - just you WAIT for your tastebuds to interact with it. Wow. Just wow. Kindred spirits, Bella

Have not been in a while and Enoteca Rossa still delivers. This is not Olive Garden. Not knocking…read moreOlive Garden but that is a different experience and style of Italian food. Enoteca is scratch made food and drinks. They have added a patio and there is a speakeasy for after dinner drinks or just drinks ;). Don't have time to write up dishes but will quickly add pizzas are still on point with amazing crusts and Short Rib raviloi:) YUM.

I have been here twice, both times i had an amazing time. The service is great every-time, the…read moreatmosphere reminds me of if NYC and Italy had a baby. Lots of food varieties. I got the chicken marsala and lasagna. Both amazing. Parking is valet. And right next door there is a gelato place and a hidden speakeasy. U can make a night of it here.

Great place! Cool vibe. Great food! Whiskey bar! What's…read morenot to love? After falling in love with it, we found out it is closing. Bummer.

I'm going to give this place five stars which I rarely do but let me tell you why. The service was…read moregood. It wasn't amazing but it was good. The food came in a very timely matter the waitress and anyone working there seem to be very nice and respectable. The ambience is giving very sexy mode, not rowdy, but you can tell this is definitely a hang out spot for adults. It is dark in there they do have table lamps, but I love it. My child did come with so this kid friendly. The food was definitely a nine out of 10 And not so much of just the taste I'm factoring in the presentation as well. The sticky rice was amazing. I mean the shrimp had the perfect type of heat mind you I did Houston restaurant week. So I got three course meal for $39. My first course was the sticky rice 9.5 out of 10 My second course was the fried chicken smothered with gravy and mushroom mashed potatoes and kale greens .. I'm gonna give it a eight out of 10 because I did not like the mushrooms. This gravy wasn't seasoned very well, but it was still very good. My last course was the brownie and oh my God it was absolutely delicious I think that was like my favorite part. I really wanted to order another brownie because it was really good. Overall, I have to get this place at nine out of 10. I'm definitely coming back to try some other meals.

Franco was top tier, very attentive & charismatic! Drinks…read morewas in point, me & my best really enjoyed ourselves. overall experience 10/10.

Juliet came highly recommended -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The cinema-themed…read moreatmosphere is aesthetically beautiful, featuring a cozy main dining room, private seating options, and outdoor seating for those wanting to enjoy the Houston vibe. The drinks were perfectly crafted with just the right amount of kick, and the food was delicious from start to finish. The gourmet popcorn starter was such a fun and unexpected touch. I ordered the lobster pasta, while my husband enjoyed the steak -- both were excellent. The experience itself felt thoughtfully curated, from the free photo booth near the foyer to the selfie mirrors and Instagram-worthy rose wall. To top it all off, the owner surprised us with complimentary shots while we waited for our table, which made the hospitality feel even more special. Excellent service, beautiful ambiance, and great food. We'll definitely be back.

Our group had a very fun time at Emilia's Havana. It's an adventurous experience--they take you…read morethrough the kitchen, kind of like a maze, and through a "secret" door into the speakeasy. Once you arrive, it's a fairly intimate setting, with about maybe 10 tables, and then a live band playing music. Note that when you book the table, you have to pay what's essentially a cover fee of $25/person. Food-wise, it was pretty good--I had a nice steak, and I really liked the brussel sprouts that our table shared. The drinks were good too--I liked the wine and mojitos. Generally, food was very well done but perhaps not show-stopper. Service was also nice. Overall, I would say that, if you go to Emilia's, go for the experience more than anything really. Even though I enjoyed Emilia's, I probably won't be back super soon--it was VERY expensive. On top of the cover charge, the food is pretty pricy.

I've been a few times and enjoyed it. It's very upscale and beautifully done and truly feels like…read morewalking into a little bar in Havana. The rum fountain is my favorite and the music is fun and upbeat so you will feel like dancing. It's very cozy, intimate and just small in terms of space. It's not a big place like Segretto. Service is attentive but note that everything is quite expensive. It's definitely worth checking out, even if you just go once. It's a unique experience in Houston.

Spanish Wood Grilled Octopus: 4.5/5 - saffron tomato emulsion, pearl onions, charred leaks…read more8oz American Wagyu Filet Mignon: 5/5 - perfect medium rare temp & great flavor Dover Sole Meuniere w/ lump crab topping: 4.5/5 - very nice meuniere sauce Crispy Potato "Mochi": 4.5/5 New York Cheesecake: 5/5 Spirits: 5/5 - great collection of allocated whiskeys including a couple that I haven't had & got to try Service: 5/5 - From the hostess to the server to the person helping w/ the whiskey list, service was excellent, very friendly & on point! Ambiance: 5/5 - The dark intimate setting w/ piano makes for a great special occasion restaurant.

this is so far my no.1 on htx fancy date night restaurant list…read morewe were immediately greeted by seatings with a balcony view featuring live singer (super romantic vibes) we started with bluefin akami served with soy sauce and golden spoon on the side. 10/10 must-order because of generous portion and pretty presentation! we also had: wagyu slider (8/10) served with foie gras, demi-glace, small portion but suprisingly very filling crispy potato 'mochi' (8/10) was another dish we had, served with cream cheese sauce on the side for main course, we picked steaks from the grill: usda prime wet aged 12oz Bone-In Filet. Again, very very generous portion served with mashed potato on the side. There was very a nice smoke flavor to the steaks, but the restaurant could have minimized their burnt parts (my personal preference) their complimentary dessert was this peanut shaped pastry that tasted very much like a kitkat! restroom was 10/10, they even had mints and bobby pins in the ladies for your emergency :)) overall, perfect pick for date nights and fancy business dinner meetings. Staff were very attentive, customers dressed to nines, so come in your best outfits :))

Visiting from Florida, we had the best experience with Hannah.The food was delicious! We definitely…read morewill be making our way back.

Loch Bar's Happy Hour menu is great with a large variety and definitely shareable. The host greeted…read moreand gave us a warm welcome. Our favorite dishes were the calamari and the beef tenderloin chops. While the moules/mussel frites didn't quite hit the spot for me, the overall dining experience was great. Perfect for date night or girls night out. It is also very dark inside.

What a gem of a food hall!! With lots of food options to pick from, there's bound to be something…read morefor everyone! I love that they have all day happy hour on Tuesdays at the bar also! You can see their happy hour menu on their website. Greg (the bartender) is the absolute best! It was like he read my mind and brought me a drink right when I was going to ask for one on multiple occasions. This place is so spacious with plenty of seating! There's even the "Roxy Room" upstairs which you can rent out for any private events. For the food, you order at one of the food stands that you like and receive a text when it's ready to get picked up. I was so torn inbetween all the options that were presented to me, but decided to go with Blk Mkt Birria. Their birria tacos were great! There was something slightly spicy about them (maybe the tortilla since it was a literal red color?) so if you are SUPER sensitive to spice I wouldnt order these. They did have limited edition Birria Tamales which I just HAD to try. Honestly they were just a tad bit dry on their own but drenching it in the Birria consommé (which is what the consommé was meant for) it was great! I need to come back here to try all the other food vendors! I already know the bar is a vibe so I gotta see if each genre of food will have my mind blown :) Next time I come, I do wanna try Mad Dogs, the Pita-Ria, Seoulside, Bird Haus, or Cvche. But I only have one stomach so I think it'll take multiple times coming here to try all the food I want, but it's ok it's totally worth!

Conservatory consists of a number of restaurants that you can order from. Food varies from fried…read morechicken, birrias, bubble tea to sushi. There is a full bar in the middle. After ordering, you can seat at any of the open table. They will send a text when you order is ready for pickup. I tried the Birria Tacos with the dip. It was very tasty. It comes in 3s so plenty of food. Also ordered a side of guacamole. I was stuffed by the end. Did not have room of dessert. Would go back to try the other food stalls. Nice ambiance with music playing in the background.

After having dinner and drinks at Milton's, zaddy and i decided at that moment, we were ready for…read morea Gen X/millenial style turn up, so we headed to Milton's little brother, Lee. Or is it the big brother? Anywho, this review is for a cocktail only experience. Didn't have to scan the menu long, I saw the Negroni and went for it. Very small, I struggled getting to my seat--not big back approved but it's a cozy spot--intimate enough for a date night. Bartender was friendly, super cool looking fella! No complaints. Not blown away by anything but I'd most certainly go back! Turn up ACTIVATED!

Lee's is a speakeasy inside Milton's restaurant. I decided to try Lee's first and you can enter…read morethrough the back side door of building near 'The Owl' bar. It is an all black door with a small sign 'Lee's'. Lee's was a classy intimate bar very modern elegant decor, very good customer service. The bartender had been in the game for a while and knew exactly what he was doing and was happy being of service. Went for happy hour on a Saturday Happy hour is Wed- Sat from 4-6pm What I ordered : Duck fat fries (must try!) Garibaldi drink (refreshing and not too sweet) This was a solid choice, definitely recommend! They also have a photobooth you can take cute pics while you wait for your drink!

frnds! how many us of have them?! wow! i finally made it to…read moregirls night thursdays at frnds. it's advertised as $2 oysters and $2 martinis. frnds is located in west u/rice village along the strip where urban outfitter's used to reside and across from lululemon. i arrived around 5:30 for happy hour and it was maybe four other tables inside. we were greeted by the hostess and walked over to a table. i love the layout and color scheme. i sat in the chair and hated it. only because in order to be comfortable i had to position my legs to the outside of the table. nevertheless, i was comfy. the happy hour menu has a nice food and drink selection. we ordered the flight because my friend wanted tequila in her martinis and i ordered an extra dirty martini with three olives. the lychee martini was very good. the watermelon was overly sweet. i ordered an extra dirty martini with 3 olives but they were out of olives. the martini was poured nicely and tasted great even without the olives. the hookah service was exceptional as well. he was able to describe the different flavors and even advised what to do in case we didn't like what we chose. it's a separate service so he took payment directly. our server (i can't remember her name but she had curly hair, long brown tapered square nails and glasses) was very attentive and made sure to check on us as she walked by to her other tables. later in the evening it began to become a little busier. we ordered raw & chargrilled oysters, chicken tenders, french fries, african jollof rice bowl and crab fingers to share for the table. i'm moreso of an east coast oyster girl but i enjoyed the chargrilled. there were also good but my preference is east coast. the chicken tenders were well seasoned as well as the fries. although crab fingers are listed under shareables, i don't recommend sharing you receive (5) crab fingers in a bowl with a remoulade sauce at the bottom. it's definitely not papadeaux crab fingers however they were rich in flavor and the sauce was amazing. the star of happy hour was the african jollof bowl. the rice was cooked perfectly with a nice suya spice. the bowl was topped with two different proteins and sliced plantains. i could've eaten another one of those myself. our total bill came to about $55 dollars each with gratuity included. i'm glad i finally was able to try girls night out at frnds.

I finally checked out FRNDS for their $2 martini and oyster happy hour…read more I want to start by saying the vibes are GREAT. Music was bomb and the manager was so sweet! The lychee martini was great (could've been a bit colder) but definitely nothing to cause fuss about. I loved the shrimp deviled eggs but the chargrilled oysters fell flat to me. Being a New Orleans native, I can be a bit of a snob about oysters. Overall, I'll definitely be back for the drinks and the ambiance.