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    Sante

    3.9 (149 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Anika A.

    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.

    Yunior R.

    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.

    Dania J.

    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.

    Gina C.

    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!

    Isabella M.

    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.

    Sydney J.

    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.

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    Tiffany J.

    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!

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    Jessica B.

    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!

    Beth W.

    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!

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    Rhea T.

    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.

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    Jordana G.

    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.

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    Brittany M.

    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.

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    Carmen S.

    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.

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