I had a wonderful experience at Sante! Kevin, the General Manager, was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive from the moment we arrived. He went above and beyond to make sure we were well taken care of and that everything was perfect throughout our visit. Exceptional customer service like his truly makes a difference and is one of the reasons I'll be coming back. Thank you, Kevin, for making our experience so enjoyable! We will be back! Xx, Melissa (same name as your grandmother) read more

I actually loved this place when I first visited. The oud aroma was amazing, the atmosphere felt sophisticated, and the crowd had great energy. Unfortunately, that seems to have changed over time. Lately, the vibe feels completely different. The environment has become uncomfortable, with some guests appearing more focused on attracting attention ( I guess they're trying to find a client) than simply enjoying the venue. There have also been incidents of intoxicated patrons being rude, pushing through people at the bar, and creating unnecessary tension with other women who were simply there to enjoy their evening. It's disappointing because this place used to feel elegant and welcoming. I genuinely hope management takes notice and works to restore the classy atmosphere that made it special in the first place. read more

Vibe: Grown and sexy. Heels required for the ladies. $10 valet Drinks: Our bartender killed it. The cocktail "The Dream" was amazing. Highly recommend. 9/10. Fruits of the earth was huge but tasted like juice (came with a little show). A little too big to be holding. read more

Sante - Vibe - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sante is a chic, cocktail bar/lounge located in Upper Kirby neighborhood. It's best to probably uber here or they have valet service as well. The ambiance is very lively and always a good time. I've been here a couple times for happy hour and at night as well. Service is actually really good for a bar that's always busy. The waitresses check in often and bring drinks quickly. I've tried the picante drink, fruits of earth (pineapple and pass fruit mix so it's sweet), an expresso martini here. I enjoyed it all! The happy hour specials are a great way to try out the menu $7 cocktails, $5 martinis, discounted caviar service at $47. It's a great place for happy hour with friends or a stop when out bar hopping around town. read more

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As soon as you walk in, the place is absolutely amazing- so beautiful! We went around 7:30 PM, and it was just getting started, with great music, a lively crowd, and awesome energy at the bar. The service from the moment you walk in is superb. Sophia (front person staff) helped us out and was very knowledgeable, showing us all the seating options indoors and even walking us outside. Lauren was also fantastic, introducing us to both the drinks and the food and making you have a very unique experience! And Alex, our bartender, was absolutely great. The music was a total vibe, loud enough to enjoy, but not so loud that you can't have a conversation (live Dj). I highly recommend sitting at the bar; the service feels more personal, and it's a great way to meet people. Parking was a little confusing at first, but we figured it out. Valet is only $10, which is super convenient, but you can also find street parking around the restaurant if you prefer. Overall, the place is amazing, the food is great, the drinks were amazing and the staff made the experience even better. Houston, you've got a real gem in your city. read more

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Santé on a Friday night is a vibe! It's sophisticated and lively. Our bartender was absolutely phenomenal. She is truly exceptional at her craft. Our cocktails were amazing. Make sure you come dressed appropriately. The dress code is strictly enforced. read more

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Sante!!! Wow, I had such an incredible experience here for a Friday HH. I did not make a reservation, but it was a chilly afternoon around 5:00pm and decided to take my chances. We were directed to a high top, and the vibe was exactly what I was hoping for. It was lively without feeling chaotic. Think large bar, beautiful chandeliers, great energy but not clubby. It felt like the perfect spot for a little date or an early evening with the girls where you actually want to get dressed up and have a real conversation. The HH is a win. Five dollar mini martinis and ten dollar flatbreads felt more than fair and fun to explore the menu. The lychee martini and the espresso martini were both standouts. The staff was fun, conversational, and elevated the experience by bringing over a few complimentary drinks for us to try, which made it feel extra special. I chose to valet for ten dollars just to keep things easy, and for the location and overall experience it felt fair. If I had one small note, it would be that the cocktails lean more flavor forward than alcohol strong. After a few, I did not necessarily feel like I had been drinking much, which wasn't a bad thing (they are just that smooth and easy to sip!). I cannot wait to come back and experience it again, but highly recommend as an early happy hour stop to kick off your evening! read more

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CUTEST AMBIENCE EVER My absolute favorite thing about this place is how they put the flowers in their cocktails to dress it up ... the cutest thing ever! And then they LIGHT IT UP. For food, the flatbreads were so dayum DELICIOUS. We got the Frida - chorizo hit the spot omg! The guacamole was spectacular as always - the pomegranate seeds made it especially sPeCiAl. I definitely am looking forward in returning - to try their hazelnut brown butter bourbon. It's forever on my mind hahaha. read more

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Terrible place. We arrived on Saturday night as a party of four, and they denied us entry at the door because I was wearing sneakers. Who do they think they are? Is my money not worth the same as everyone else's? That's ridiculous. What a classist place! To make matters worse, the first thing they said was, "Do you have a table?" No welcome, no courtesy, no basic manners. Hopefully they learn some basic communication skills and how to greet people at the door with respect. Customer service clearly isn't their strong suit. read more

Great cocktails, definitely a good spot to stop by before dinner for a drink or two. The vibe itself is nice, and I loved walking into the scent of incense. That said, the place did come off a bit pretentious, and the service really didn't match the atmosphere. I came here with a group after celebrating a birthday dinner across the street, and we were all dressed up and excited to keep the night going. From the start, the staff seemed a bit dismissive and hesitant to help us. When we finally ordered, our drinks took a long time to come out, while other groups who arrived after us were served much quicker. We ended up ordering over $200 worth of cocktails and still felt like we were being treated as an afterthought. After about 30-40 minutes, it became pretty clear we weren't really being welcomed, so we decided to leave. Overall, the space and drinks are great, and I could see it being a good spot for a date night or bringing clients. I just wish the service matched the vibe. read more

First off....learn about tequilas & whiskeys/bourbons! Because for the price of a drink the words 'Jim Beam' should never be uttered! Let's start with - recommended by our dinner waitress.... NO parking so $10 to valet required.... It was about $25 a drink and my margarita was served the old fashioned champagne stems (yesterday the ones that hold 4 oz of liquid).....for $25? And it wasn't even that great and their tequila selection was sub par for a typical bar. Then my husband orders an old fashioned and had 3 whiskeys/bourbons to chose from (JB, Woodford, or Bullet) that's it????? The ambience could have been cool, the decor and design inside and on the patio was awesome. But we had one drink and said let's leave! Neither was worth $50 and at that price & size you would have to spend $300 each to even get a buzz. read more

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Hopefully not too soon to speak, but this is probably one of the top bars in Houston right now. Women get in, but men usually need to pay to get in. Reserving a table costs an arm and a leg, but that's the price of being Houston bougie. Atmosphere is beautiful. The bar is beautiful, the DJ area is beautiful, the people are beautiful, and it feels like a tropical escape in the patio area. The food is meh, but not bad. Tends to be very busy on weekends. Valet parking is a lot, but there are a lot of side streets as well to attempt parking. Always an enjoyable experience here. House music overall with an occasional violinist! read more

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In my opinion, Sante is the most beautiful bar in Houston. The space is dreamy & chic, the ambiance is grown & sexy. It was my first time here. Upon walking in we noticed the bar seats were all taken, not surprising ofcourse for a Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation but the hosts were very kind and accomodating and were able to offer us a table for two. The presentation of their cocktails is impressive but they are also strong (no skimping on alcohol here) and the food was delicious! We ordered a flat bread and it was bigger than I expected but fresh & so glad we ordered it. I believe there may be time limits on tables, not sure if that's everyday or just weekends but we were asked to close out our tab for the next party maybe after an hour & a half. I didn't mind as we were lucky to even get a table without a reservation but a heads up would've been nice so we could've ordered quicker & had more time to enjoy our food and drinks. The DJ was great, we thouroghly enjoyed the music and mixes, they even have a violinist, Jacob, and he is amazing!! He serenaded me and although I am probably old enough to be his mom he sure made me feel special. This was by far the highlight of my night. Jacob is very talented and certainly adds to the charm at Sante. The valet was busy when we arrived but especially when we left, we must've waited 15 minutes on our car. Nonetheless, our experience was great and I will certainly be back! read more

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Super vibey, upscale spot to grab top notch, IG worthy drinks. Vibe is more bougie/loungey/sophisticated so get your cute clothes on. We visited on saturday night post dinner. I snagged reservations in advanced which require a deposit. (The deposit can be refunded or applied towards the bill). The biggest question for me was where to reserve -- so your options -- Overall the space is not giant so you won't be missing out on anything at any of the spots -- first choice is in or out (in my mom's mom voice)!! --- Inside - - loungey/moody vibes with a dj type music. --- Outside -- super cute but more like rooftop bar vibes (minus the rooftop) you can't really here what's going on inside but they have music of course. Lots more causal sitting and ability to move around -- Verde Room tables - these are kinda out of the main room vibes. Good if you want to just be with your crew or maybe entertaining a group so you can focus -- Fire place - cozy spots for more of a date night vibe. Near the entrance so could feel a little in the way -- Olive tree table - i really liked this spot. cozy but more space for a crew and still in the mix. Super cute. High tops -- these area is at the furthest end of the indoor space closest to the patio. Nice for like friend group vibes and would give you bit of a vantage point. DJ - kinda a long couch so cool but not if you are trying to chat with the crew. more like observe in a line Patio -- see above. worth checking out. we actually ended up out here because we were cold inside. A must see - - get the crew, snag the resys and get your fancy drinks on! read more

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Terrible place to visit. Staff were disrespectful, bouncers were assholes, service was mediocre, and drinks were nothing special. Women treated as objects here. Pretentious atmosphere of people who think they have money. Not worth going. read more

The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. I ordered the pepperoni cauliflower flatbread and a lychee martini during happy hour The ambiance & decor of Santé was also nice. I would recommend dressing up. A few friends says it's a nice vibe in the evening so I plan to go back. read more

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Santé Houston is hands down one of the best nightlife spots in the city. The atmosphere is upscale, the music is always on point, and the whole place just has a vibe you don't find everywhere. Big shoutout to Crystal behind the bar--she was incredible all night. Super attentive, friendly, and her drinks were perfect every time. You can tell she really knows what she's doing and makes sure everyone is taken care of. If you're looking for a classy night out with great drinks and top-tier service, Santé is the spot. Highly recommend. read more

Wow! Amazing venue with gorgeous spaces, creative drinks, delicious food, and overall coolness. We stopped by for brunch which ended up three hours long because we kept trying everything. Day drinking at it's finest. I can only comment on half of what we had or this review will be 8 pages long. This is the secret brunch place you've been waiting to spring on your someone special. Opens at noon. Start out with one of the fabulous brunch-only libations (alcoholic or not). The sunflower was my favorite but the two kinds of sangria are both outstanding. Then think over the Michelin worthy menu while munching on the deviled egg trio and the avocado mousse. That mousse will wake you up tonight craving more. Think creamy avocado, garlicy herby soft cheese, topped with the tart crunch of pomegranate seeds and accompanied by crispy lavash crackers. It's 13/10. Now have another cocktail. Try the cucumber kiwi thing in a Tajin crusted glass. The burger is not to be missed. It's so good it's almost insulting to call it a burger. Talk about elevated. It's more like hand minced tartar lightly cooked to your preferred doneness (medium is best) and served on a toasted brioche bun. If you ask they'll cut it into quarters to share. The lobster roll on brioche bun topped with caviar is decadent, but somehow simultaneously comfort food and elegant. A must order dish. The lobster is so obviously freshly cooked and good quality. Last, I'm going to gush over the mandatory desserts: creamy gelato topped with fruity olive oil and caviar. This is a flavor combination I never would have dreamed of previously but I'll be dreaming about it now. The other delish bite is the Dubai chocolate croissant. Pistachio. chocolate. croissant! Enough said. We tried lots of drinks and food and enjoyed everything. The fancy little shots are so fun and creative. Hats off to Chef Kevin and his team, and the awesome bar staff, and all the servers. The owners, managers, and cocktail and food consultants/wizards have outdone themselves. Highly recommended. read more

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Coming here was a surreal experience - in a bad way. I felt like I was in a knock off version of Vanderpump Rules or the Real Housewives. Although the decor is beautiful, the service was laudable. Our bartender literally said "please wait one moment" and didn't even come back to take our order - ever. Eventually we caught the attention of someone else who made our drinks. Of course this took twice as long as it should as they would stop to gossip. And there was a lot of gossip and not a lot of mixing. The drinks though were good but it almost seemed as if the people were hired based more on looks than on skills. It took 30 minutes for my husband and I to get our drinks which is crazy considering there were so many bartenders just standing around. read more

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Chic moody decor. Gives an upscale vibe. Has 2 large trees located in the bar. When making reservations you are asked which seating area you want to book but if you've never been there how do you know?! Here's a quick guide & pics. High top table: 3 high tables close to bar DJ area - long L-shaped couch/bench area. Maybe can seat around 12. Verde room- couch seating with low tables. Typical bottle service looking area. The area is closed off behind a curtain when they are not crowded. Patio - nice size covered area. Bar - circular bar seating with good amount of seating (about 20 seats) Garden tables - don't see it listed on the reservation site but there are 3 low couch & chair tables which is a seating area by the front window looking out into the street. Drinks were good. Tasty & well balanced. Mone were not very alcohol forward but a good tasting drink. I went on a Tuesday night which is an "off" night. I can only imagine how busy it gets on the weekend but I prefer the intimate atmosphere of the "off" night. The staff was quite friendly. It's a great place to take pics, enjoy the decor & have a drink before or after dinner. read more

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I came for happy hour and sat at the bar. They ask if you want full size or happy hour size and we opted for the HH size which are TINY. The bartender seemed as if he couldn't care less about me until my friend came. Once she arrived and ordered he explained everything though I'd been there for 20 minutes and barely been acknowledged. The drinks were ok. Caviar was mid. Oysters were good. Pizza was ok. It started to fill up around 8. The valet is free until 8 and we handed over our tickets right at 8 and they tried to charge us. I pointed out that the sign said free until 8 not 7:59 and they let us get our cars. This place has a lot of hype but just a place to be seen, not really enjoy yourself. read more

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This place is such a vibe! The ambience, drinks and flatbread pizza were a hit. The service was excellent! The music kept us grooving all night. It's valet parking only unless you find street parking. Definitely will be back! read more

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My company went to Sante for an after party after our annual company event on a Thursday. I had never heard of Sante but everyone I talked to about it only had good things to say. Upon walking in, I immediately felt like I got transported to a chic club in Morocco or coastal Spain (it reminded me of a lot of clubs I've been to in those 2 places). It was a cool experience even though I'm not really a club person. Everyone was dressed nicely there. I would recommend all visitors to dress up at least business casual. Something I wasn't too fond of was that they seemed ok with individuals that were clearly too intoxicated to be there (one guy fell asleep in the bathroom and was falling all over the place in the bar and nobody did anything at least for the duration that I watched everything happen). Also, I requested water for our group along with champagne bottle service. They brought over a ton of expensive water bottles and charged us for them. It would have been nice to just get tap with cups or at least been asked what we wanted. read more

Ambiance was everything here. It's very classy and upscale. Went here with a group of 12 and it was pretty packed but we enjoyed the ambiance. We didn't get food nor did we really get serviced. When you're going here, you're thinking "what's the parking situation?" Well, there is NO parking situation. It's valet or nothing. Valet was only $10 so it's not bad. No entry charge at the door for us. Can't speak for others. All the tables or seating is reserved so we stood up the whole time while holding our drinks and mingling. The bar inside was pretty busy so went to the bar outside. Paid $30 per drink here. Pretty pricey! My drink was not anything to talk about. It tasted like a ranch water but it was pretty to take a picture of. We only stayed here for a good hour maybe. We were over it after pictures. read more

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Am I really rating a new upscale lounge in Houston a 5/5? I sure am! Run, don't walk to Sante and enjoy an amazing evening out on the town. I went with a few friends on a Thursday evening and was hesitant because I thought it would give me Melrose/Clarkwood vibes but it did not. Valet was $10 but we parked next door and went right in. The cops and the bouncers at the door were very polite and didn't even bat an eye at the fact that I had on tennis shoes. They were so welcoming and opened the door for us. When we walked in, I was taken aback by the design and layout of the lounge. The bar is situated right in the center, with a few connecting sofas on the wall. The space is so airy and opens up to an amazing outdoor area. They had a DJ who actually knew how to read the room and played a variety of diverse music selections. Our waitress was also pleasant and attentive. I didn't sit at the bar so I can't speak to what that service is like but the service in the "sections" was great. I'm eager to go back and enjoy a few mocktails on the outdoor patio this spring. Cheers Sante, for living up to the hype and welcome to the neighborhood! read more

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One of the most beautiful places I have partied at. The food was phenomenal, the drinks were unique, but a little pricey. But the vibe was on point. read more

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Originally I had a reservation for the last Saturday in March however mid-week I had to change it. I will say that they are quite accommodating if you call in advance. The hostess was able to move our reservation up and out to the patio which we ended up enjoying because it was less crowded than inside. We Ubered there, so besides valet I'm not sure where you would park. You pay a $30 deposit fee when you're making a reservation and it does get taken off your tab at the end. The music is pretty decent, we really did enjoy being outside because it felt more open and less cramped. Our drinks were good, they were definitely strong. We didn't try any food because we'd just had dinner. However, the flatbreads did look delicious. Overall, we enjoyed our time. read more

Sante - Entrance - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

I made the reservation several days prior and though we did show up a bit late, we were still able to be seated. Our waitress was very attentive and the bartender made some helpful drink recommendations and brought us out some free shots which were really cool. We were seated outside but there were heaters available, so it was a nice experience and the decor was really cute throughout. We also ordered the Frida flatbread, which was really delicious. That being said, the bartender was super flirtatious with my friend and the waitress continuously came to ask if he was bothering us throughout our time there, wether he was around or not, which just felt rather odd. Not sure if they have something going on but it just gave a weird vibe. Additionally, no one really communicated the time limit on the table so after we asked for the check, the host came to let us know that we needed to leave. We asked to split the check, and even though it seemed like it should be a pretty easy split which they said they could do (it was 2 drinks, 1 flatbread and 1 gelato), my bill was ended up being way less than my friends. Overall, it ended up being a really strange experience and I can't say I'd recommend people to go. read more

Sante - Le Grand Canal - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

When I asked a question about the deposit, it was reported. Lol so now that I've been I wonder if my review is taken down as well? Okay, so you do pay a deposit online and it does come out of your bill. For those wondering -- it's a very reasonable question. I'm not sure where you would park if you don't valet. We arrived 14 minutes late for our reservation. We called earlier during the day and Melissa told us that she would mark that we would be a late arrival but we had a 15 minute grace period. Well, when we got there apparently our table was gone anyway. So yeah--I would just not buy into whatever they say on the phone. Luckily, we found a spot at the bar. It took a while for anyone to get to us--however, after that it was smooth sailing. Harlem -- the bartender gave us top notch service. Our drinks were tasty and so were our oysters. He's probably the only reason I'll give Santé a second chance. The place is beautiful, but you already knew that. read more

Sante - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Very cute place for Happy Hour! The Frida and Da Vinci flatbreads are my favorite on the happy hour menu, although I do wish they had a bit more options to choose from and it wasn't so flatbread heavy. I love mezcal, so the fruits of the earth was really good and balanced. They do smaller pours at Happy Hour, so you'll likely have/want to order more than 1 cocktail. read more

Great aesthetic cocktail bar with small bites! Came here for a date night and had a fireside reservation where the chairs were across from each other. we ended up moving the chairs and small cocktail tables around to be more intimate which was not an issue. We had a few drinks and shots along with a shared hummus and veggie platter. Definitely recommend one of the drinks with the small fire entertainment. I believe our server was Danielle. She was very attentive and quick with bringing out drinks. The bar area gets pretty packed and the music gets pretty loud later at night. There's many cute spots for videos and photos. If you're looking for a lively upscale place for drinks, definitely recommend! read more

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This place is such a vibe. Really enjoyed myself. Great drinks and Crystal was top notch in taking care of us.

Eh. We were visiting from NYC, where places are much more casual (you can get into almost any nice cocktail bar without being super dressed up, dress shoes/heels/dresses, etc.), and did not realize this place was so serious about the dress code. A little weird given that it felt like any other nice neighborhood cocktail bar back home. The location did not match the vibe they were looking for. read more

The drinks were horrible. My wife and I asked for 2 different types of drinks each, and I have never had such horrible cocktails in my life. Never had an old fashioned taste like who knows what. The waitress had no idea about wines when asked. The food we had were simple olives, nuts and chips. They couldn't even get that right! The olives were not fresh and they were smashed into a stewed of something. My first time and would Never ever come back. read more

Service was sooo goood . , the ambiance is the best to be honest. It's beautiful inside and outside . I didn't see a food menu so I don't think they had anyway. Great birthday choice ! The drinks were a 10/10 ! read more

Sante - Outside - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Way too expensive. The fake tree /decorations is quite gaudy. I might go again to try the outdoor space only during happy hour but that too only if my friends really wanted to try it - not hiting the top of my list given how big my tap was last time for just a mediocre small drink. read more

I visited this place the very same day of discovering their existence. Santé is a swanky lounge displaying really cool framed art throughout and a huge oval bar center room. They seem to have a quiet romantic vibe early evening that could give way to full on fun spot when crowded. The patio is absolutely beautiful, a must see. The drinks are very good with reasonable prices. Our server was very helpful and informative with his descriptions of their specialty cocktails. Of course, I couldn't sample them all but selected one that was very tasty but a light pour of alcohol. My future visit will checkout more boozy cocktails to see how the pours measure up. read more

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This is not a average bougie looking bar if you like bougie than come here . Prices on drinks $19 + with tip about $25 . Great vibes house music and a violinist as well the vibes are great . If you don't want to spend much on one drink than don't stop here but if you don't mind it and what a great vibe than visit this place it's worth it . Service is ok. read more

Food and drinks were good; we got the trio which were chile flavored chips, almonds, and olives in spiced oil and vinegar; for drinks they were able to accommodate a diabetic in our party with a sugar free mocktail. Service was OK- there were several times were we wished our server checked on us more; ambiance is amazing! Great outdoor space and the huge tree in the middle is a definite showstopper read more

Sante - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Most popular , chick and high end cocktail bar in Houston. We had an amazing time every time here. Yes I have been here more than 5 times and would love to go again. Really nice decoration with European ambiance, beautiful chandeliers and 2 huge old olive trees. Just see the pictures. They have DJ every night and on weekends they have violinist (cute guy) , saxophone player and dancers. The cocktails are unique and delicious, you can also get the best bottles from around the world here. I also went for Sunday brunch to Santè and that was an amazing food experience, the caviar service , devil eggs and avocado deep are amazing. They also have a totally different brunch cocktail menu and sangria for brunch. There patio is really nice for brunch and it feels like your in a totally different place than Houston. read more

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