Overall we were disappointed in this restaurant. Service, bread, ambiance and salad were…read moreexcellent. Steak was not a standard filet cut and tough. Everything is way over priced. Had two full meals, bottle of wine, two drinks and desert. $560

The reason I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars is because the service was exceptional. Our server's…read morename was Dequan and he was excellent. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the food. This was my first experience with Credence and the atmosphere was new, modern and a little noisy. The lunch gnocchi was my first experience with gnocchi (in particular cornmeal gnocchi) so I have nothing with which to compare; I would probably not have it again but it wasn't bad. I have had plenty of beet salads and this didn't make the top ten. The grilled tuna salad my husband ordered rated a 0 on a scale of 1-5. The tuna may have been grilled as advertised, but there was no evidence of it, and there was absolutely no taste to it. I would have expected there to be some seasoning, but again, no evidence. The green beans were so crunchy they might as well have been fresh-picked and the sauce over the snow peas was so tasteless, Ranch dressing would have been a huge improvement. I could only eat one, and I really like snow peas. Until they get a better chef, I will not be returning.

We came here for steak night, from the moment my foot set on the curb, Kristi has been very…read moreaccommodating and entertaining for me and my friends. The steaks were tasty, and the salad and baked potatoes were buffet style. The place is very lovely, feels like a cozy lounge, one can dream it could have a fireplace for a cigar haha. I can't wait to come back for Cajun night and try their cheesecake.

Steak night is an excellent deal, drink prices are not crazy. Christie is a hoot…read more Nice neighborhood joint

My girlfriend and I had a lovely experience coming in for dinner on Friday around 7:30pm. The…read morewaiter informed us there will be live music in the evening and gave us the option to sit near the performance area. We ordered a few items to share and enjoyed a few glasses of wine while catching up. Our waiter recommended the Albert Bicho Pinot Noir and it was really good. We shared the signature board, crispy calamari, and crab cake. We weren't a fan of the green olives but loved everything else. The calamari was a bit over fried but we loved the remoulade sauce it was served with. I enjoyed the crab cake there was plenty of crab meat. As the night went on the place began to fill and the ladies who came in for the live performance liven up the warm space and really set the vibes as did a version of Sade. This is a cute spot for date night or just catching up in the Memorial City center area.

Don't let the name intimidate you, the Boardroom is such a gem and a great place to grab some vino…read morewith co-workers after work! The boardroom is connected to the Moran, but new owners have taken over and brought all the vibes to this intimate wine bar that opened up a little over a month ago! If John, the owner, is there be sure to say hello! Our server, Jonatan was five stars! Gave us great, friendly service! He explained to us different wines and we ordered a BYO charcuterie board! The entire experience was a delight! The bar does give intimate vibes but it's great for groups or a GNO or even a date! They also offer grab-n-go bouquets, and a mini fridge that offers other beverages and snacks to go!

Been here so many times and I don't get tired of this place. This is the spot for work lunches,…read moremeetings, happy hour, special occasions and lunch. Their happy hour has good drink specials and they offer select items not sold normally like mini Wagyu sliders. Their lump crab dip is and the chefs favorite 4 are my favorite appetizers to share. My favorite dish I almost always order is the Chicken fried Chicken!! Everything is 10/10. I also order their steak salad and their cornbread muffins are some of my favorite!!!! Always good service, always clean, and they have a nice bar and really nice upstairs area.

First time trying and we were celebrating a birthday. LOVED the restaurant decor and ambiance. It…read morewas giving classy country. We ordered Apps: Kolaches & queso, Crispy pork belly bites, and Fried green tomatoes Entrees: Chicken fried steak, Crabcake Benedict, and Steak & eggs Drinks: Espresso martini, Frozen Texas tea, and Lady bird (non alcoholic) Our favorites were the pork belly bites, bread pudding, and the crabcake benedict! I will say that the portion of steak for the steak & eggs were in the smaller side but other than that it was good. The only con was the our server took forever to visit our table / check back in with us. Other than that, it's a must visit if you are looking for a cute brunch vibe!

Bar bludorn is the last spot I chose to visit before Houston restaurant week ends. and what a great…read morechoice to say the least. Walk inside and you are greeted to an exclusive ambiance with great interior, and open kitchen and good music. The food was very delicious as you can see the options uploaded with my review, my favorite was the grilled shrimp. nothing was terrible and the service was superb. Even without Houston restaurant week I would spend my time here for a nice dinner; a very intimate experience can I add. Thank you for the professionalism and the great experience at bar bluedorn

A group of nine coworkers and I went to Bar Bludorn for happy hour on a Thursday…read more We had a reservation for eight, but they were able to quickly accommodate an additional person, which we appreciated. Since our work schedules didn't allow us to get there earlier enough to sit at the bar, we booked for 5 p.m., right as dinner service started. We were really there to enjoy happy hour: cocktails, wine and a few bar bites rather than a full dinner. That seemed to cause a little confusion. When our server asked about dinner, we explained that we were just going to hang out, drink and snack. Almost immediately, all of the menus were taken and the dessert menu appeared, which felt a little awkward considering we had barely gotten started. There were also some service quirks throughout the evening. Our server had very animated hand gestures and body language when pouring drinks and setting things down. Almost a little too theatrical for the setting. It's not a fine-dining restaurant, so some of the formal flourishes felt unnecessary. She also missed a couple of things. I ordered a sidecar alongside my first dirty gin martini, but the sidecar didn't arrive until my second martini. Not a huge deal, but noticeable. The drinks themselves were solid. I had two Condesa gin martinis, both super dirty and bruised or skating (AKA lots of little ice chips). I also appreciated that the blue cheese olives are hand-stuffed. For food, I ordered the country ham beignets, which were cute little bites, plus one fried oyster and one baked oyster. The baked oyster was very flavorful, and the presentation with the oysters nestled among the rocks was really nice. Unfortunately, the fried oyster was almost entirely batter and was so overcooked that the oyster itself was chewy enough that I couldn't finish it. Thankfully, I only ordered one. I do like that you can mix and match the oyster preparations, though, and that they're priced per oyster: $2 each regardless of the style (raw, baked, fried). There was live music, and the restaurant got surprisingly packed for a weekday, which made it pretty loud while we there. That's understandable given how busy it became, but it did make conversation a little harder with a larger group. Still, I'd consider the overall experience a good one. Bar Bludorn is already a go-to, and one slightly overcooked oyster and some over-the-top service quirks certainly aren't enough to keep me away.

beautiful !!!!! this place is amazing…read more check em out food and drinks are gr8 customer service 5 stars The Best Amazing love it Insanely beautiful thanks

This review is specifically about there happy hour*…read more I came on a Friday afternoon with a colleague. This was my second time visiting. Parking- if you have the patience or the time, feel free to try your luck at street parking. But I valet for $10. But pretty sure the price increase at nighttime. Ambience- The decor is moody chic. There is a large patio, and bar seating. If you go for HH no need for resy. But if you come after they likely want a resy, or you have to wait depenon the night. There's a hostess stand of course as you walk in those large doors. The vibe seems more like a place you take on a first or second date. They have small tables scattered around the bar. Theres a dress code in the evening. Not a place to take a large group to socialize or meet other people for the first time. I think they try and make it lounge-like/party with a DJ at night too. Drinks- there menu for HH includes food and drinks from 4p to 7p. The server did recommend there flatbread, but we didn't eat. I started with The Kiss, there gin drink for $7 on HH. Then moved to The Fruit of the Earth also $7, which is smokey sweet, but then went back The Kiss. The 2nd Kiss, I had to pay regular price of $17 since it was after 7p. My colleague had the $5 Espresso Tini a few times during HH, which she liked. I think the HH drinks are smaller versions of there after 7p drinks, at least it seemed that way. Both the woman and eventually male server we had were both great, friendly service. Would I return? Only if another person I was meeting suggested it and really wanted to come.

Go see Keith! Great bar, good people, nice atmosphere and the food was great!…read more Keith is the man!!!!!!!

Came here for a happy hour after work. I absolutely didn't know what to expect as it's in a…read moreshopping center. I appreciated that they have their own private parking lot so I didn't have to park on the streets or pay for parking. As soon as you go in, it is so dark you have to give your eyes a moment to adjust, especially if you're coming from the sunlight, but it did remind me of bars I've seen elsewhere. It's got that cool dark vibe definitely expecting some kind of rock band to play. It does seem small, but there is ample seating behind the stage on the way to the bathroom. Bartender was great super nice. She was very patient and also made recommendation for us as we didn't know what to drink. They also had a happy hour which is always a plus the restrooms as well. We're clean another plus. We didn't stay long so I know they were supposed to have somebody come play, but I highly recommend recommended. I don't know if they had food. They probably did. We didn't order any or ask.

I'm so glad I found this bar! I happen to see an IG post and was in the area so dropped by around 9…read morePM on Thursday. We were immediately greeted and presented with menus. It's intimate and cozy, nice big bar. They have a good selection of liquor and house specialty cocktails. I had the watermelon high $16 and a bourbon smash $17. Both suited me perfectly, pretty presentation and ever better going down. The prices were reasonable for fancy cocktails. The bathrooms are clean, single stalls. Plenty of parking. I recommend dropping for a chill place with great cocktails.

The place was cute, very dim and nicely decorated. The music was at a nice decibel so we could hear…read moreone another. We came right at opening so there was no DJ at the time. The drinks were made well, but the drink menu just didn't spark my fancy. We got a small charcuterie board which was pretty good and big enough for 2 if you just want a snack. I gave 3 stars because anytime I have to pay $10, in this case for valet, before I even hit the door and to just go to a bar is not my cup of tea. It's a cute spot, but nothing that I haven't seen before and not enough pizazz to justify the cost.

The food was FIRE. Seriously, everything we had was amazing! The Caesar salad, lamb pappardelle,…read moremussel toast!!!, pork chop... every single dish was sooo good. Easily some of the best bites we've had in a while. Super knowledgeable and friendly staff. The wine selection is great too, and the space is super cute, intimate, and cozy with such a nice neighborhood feel. We absolutely loved it and will definitely be back. Such a little gem!

The Library is truly a gem in my neighborhood. I'm always excited to bring friends who are visiting…read moreHouston or don't live nearby. The décor, wine list, menu, comfortable seating, and cozy atmosphere make it such a special spot. They offer wines for every taste and budget, and the staff is knowledgeable when asked for recommendations. That's why this is difficult for me to write. Despite visiting frequently, I've consistently found the customer service to be unwelcoming. The service has a strange tone, and it isn't limited to one employee they all seem to share the same indifferent, slightly annoyed demeanor. The experience feels less like genuine hospitality and more like, "You're here what can I get you?" On my most recent visit, others in my group noticed and commented on the same thing without any prompting from me. Since they had never been before, it confirmed that it wasn't just my perception. One small interaction captured the overall tone. We asked whether they happened to have a birthday candle, and an employee responded in an annoyed tone by pointing to the candle on our table which, realistically, no one would put on a birthday dessert. We completely understood that they might not have one; it wasn't an unreasonable expectation or request. A simple, friendly response like, "Unfortunately, we don't, but we do have some delicious desserts," would have been perfectly fine. It wasn't the answer that bothered us. it was the way we were made to feel for asking. It may seem like a small interaction, but great hospitality is built on small moments. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting, but unfortunately, the service doesn't reflect that same feeling. People return to places where they feel welcomed and appreciated, especially in a city like Houston with so many wonderful food and wine options. I genuinely want The Library to thrive because it has everything else it needs to remain a true neighborhood favorite.

Dropped in here at Ivy for a quick catch up lunch with a friend. The vibe of the restaurant is very…read morecutesy and quaint. The inside seating is nice and cozy with good music and the patio/rooftop is very nice. The cocktail menu has some variation for most palettes and are all reasonably priced. I ordered the Roma which was very good. The bubbles from the kombucha give it a nice subtle effervescence. The spiced rum and blood orange mesh very well together making for a great drink. My friend ordered the Lavender Cucumber Collin's. This drink didn't really put the lavender on the forefront which lead to it getting lost by the cucumber, same for the crème de violets, absent. The drink was overall refreshing and tasty to her standards. She let me know it was quite strong also, which she prefers. She also ordered the kale Caesar and really enjoyed it. It was perfectly sauced to her liking. Service was okay. Looks like there was only 2 people working for a midday shift around 2 o clock. But no complaints. Salad and drinks came out pretty quickly. The place was pretty empty, definitely looks like I could hold a nice little crowd. Overall a solid 4 stars and warrants a repeat visit so I can try out the food and appetizers.

Ivy Bar and Bistro has an attractive setting for a lounge which located upstairs. The actual bar is…read moresmall with maybe four stools and very limited seating inside. The uncovered patio has considerable more space but be prepared to stand. My visits have been early evenings and haven't witnessed what a crowd would look like. They have excellent drinks and the bartenders are very skilled. Creative cocktails are always a plus for me and you will find something tasty to enjoy.