Walking in, the place looks very cute. There is a great bar and spacious seating. There is one other room and a speakeasy room. The seating was comfortable and the music playing created a nice vibe. We originally found this place on instagram and OpenTable and made a reservation on OpenTable. I'm not sure why the reservation is even an option because there is no hostess and it is open seating. The drinks we got were great! There were many great drink options and they did not disappoint. Unfortunately, it was difficult to get service. When we did get someone to help us, we also ordered truffle fries. The fries were fine, but there was definitely no truffle flavor to them. In general, it was fine enough. Nice atmosphere, music and drinks. read more

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Between the vibes of the music, the friendly patrons that didn't mind striking up a conversation and the bartenders who made great recommendations and had amazing table side service I would give this place a 5/5! Probably one of the best edamames I've had in the city, amazing oysters with a pesto sauce/ side and a yummy house made pizza! If you want to come alone or bring friends this is your place. Perhaps next time I'll try their hidden speakeasy behind the bookshelf. read more

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It's been many years since my last visit here, it's even cuter than I remembered. They also have a cozy seating area in the back that I didn't remember. It's such a cute place, definitely recommend going here :-) you can reserve the back area for a private party. read more

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Simone is such a cute and intimate space for date night. Came with one of my girlfriends to catch up and we had a good time. I had the Simone burger and she had the margherita pizza. Both were delicious! We shared the truffle fries and those were good as well. For cocktails we had Simone's Sangria! Definitely worth trying! I want to come back and check out their speakeasy. At the time, bachata classes were being offered and we definitely were not prepared for that! read more

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This was a decent dinner experience. J. and I stopped by on a Friday evening in time for their happy hour. On arrival we were invited to sit wherever we liked. They have a bar setup with a few tables and chairs (plenty of people were working on their computers, coffee shop style). There's also a back room with couches. Our server soon greeted us and took our order. We decided on two of the red wines - J had a cab and I had a Chianti. We had a few bites beforehand, so we opted for one Man Pizza to share. All of our orders were good - we enjoyed the wines and the pizza was delicious! The main issue was just the timing - it took a long time for our pizza to come and I think our server may have initially forgotten the order. All's well that ends well, though, so it was a nice dining experience. I would consider coming back, but keeping in mind that they are on the pricier side of other similar restaurants in the area. read more

Simone on Sunset - MAN pizza - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Not this place being here over a decade. Why I thought it was new? Any way I came through here work a bday celebration. Um there's like no parking but they have complimentary valet and there is some street parking further down sunset. The venue is small but there are little intimate spaces all through. There's a small wine tasting room to the immediate left. Then a larger apparently new space that appeared unfinished with seats. They offer food and beverages and some cutesy drinks. They have mood lightening aka its kind of dark inside. Server was pretty attentive there weren't many people in there though. You also have to goto the bar to closeout despite them taking your order at the table. The outdoor seating in the front of the restaurant is cute and I like the lightening. This is an interesting bar in the rice village area to check out. read more

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I thought i reviewed about a decade ago, but i guess not. This spot has been around a very long time. I know it's changed owners a time or two, but the vibe has always stayed solid. Located just right outside of Rice Village, it's a great spot for friends, dates and they now even have a large party room. Indoor and outdoor seating. Fire pits when it's cold. At the time of this review, they have a happy hour just about every day, so check their website for specials. They also have signature drinks. There's a kitchen with several bites to choose from. Limited parking on the street, however, they have a valet, which is only tips All round, great neighborhood spot or...you don't have to be from the neighborhood. read more

Chic little boutique style wine bar. Wide selection of wines and interesting cocktails. Food is limited to pizza and small bites but as long as you're not going there for a "nice" meal you're good. They do have specials like steak night. Best of all is the cool ambience. read more

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Service was abysmal. Prior reviews warned us, but we were intrigued by the "speak easy" (don't bother). Decent cocktail. Spoiled by no service. read more

10/11/2025 ​I've been here to eat, and it's a solid spot. The place has lots of comfy seating and a nice-sized bar with tasty food. The service is friendly, and the ambiance has low light, which is great. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. Valet is available, though street parking isn't difficult if you prefer that. It's a genuinely good location for a date if you want to chat without a lot of noise. ​Recently, they started having salsa dancing on Sunday afternoons, which I think runs from 6 to 11. It's held in a room separate from the main dining areas. The dancing crowd is varied and friendly, making it a welcoming scene. read more

PLEASE READ B4 PAYING YOUR TAB!! When visiting this establishment, it is advisable to pay with cash and avoid providing your credit card to prevent potential discrepancies. The bar staff may allegedly inflate your bill, attribute another patron's tab to your account, and claim that you did not settle your bill. Furthermore, there have been reports of unauthorized credit card transactions, with one individual claiming a $400 charge the day after their visit. A group of friends visited Simone's for happy hour, arriving separately and opening individual tabs. They settled their respective bills, but one patron never received their credit card back after providing it to open a tab. Despite having a receipt for their order, the credit card was not returned. The following morning, the patron discovered a $400 charge on their account. They immediately recalled that the staff at Simone's had not returned their credit card. Moreover, the staff allegedly claimed that the group had walked out without paying for their meals, despite charging everything to another patron's credit card. The group possesses bank statements showing that Simone's deducted money from all our accounts By authorization, a payment was made to Simone's on Sunset from sll of our bank accounts. YOU WILL find the paid statements below. Upon calling Simone's, they declined to discuss the matter, stating that our party had left without paying our tab. We would like clarification as we sat at the bar, and it is unclear how six African-American females could have exited without paying. Could you please provide a clear explanation? AND MAKE IT PLAIN!!??? read more

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Nice cozy bar/restaurant with an intimate atmosphere. Think sofas and coffee tables. So it's a great place to have a cocktail and read a book, or to come with some friends and have an intimate conversation. I got the Elena's Gin and Tonic, which I sadly had to send back. The Rosemary smoke that they add completely overpowers the drink. Not only does the smell linger, but the whole drink just tasted like smoke. The cocktail tasted much better after it was remade without the smoke element. I also got a mango mojito. The mojito was solid, would definitely suggest that one! For food, we got quite an assortment of food to share amongst the group. The standout items were the pizzas and the truffle fries. read more

This is a great low key spot to grab a drink. They have daily specials on drinks and stay open late on weeknights. The seating arrangement allows for a more cozy feel. There are chairs in the front and a patio area, but they also have another seating area with coaches. The staff always pretty friendly which also makes this a great place for a solo snack/drink, just sit at the bar. read more

I've actually enjoyed my simple and quick time at Simone. The parking was a headache and left a lot of uncertainty, I just ended up parking on the driveway of the property which the bartender allowed. But beware, of parking around here. Its an issue that needs to be dealt with first before stepping in. The lounge/bar itself is towards the back of the building and NOT the welcoming front entrance where the door is locked. How akward. Once inside, you'll it'll feel right. Since I landed during Happy Hour, I elected to get the house red and white with their truffle parmesan popcorn. I thought the popcorn was going to be a smaller serving, but it came out in a big bowl reminiscent of a bucket! Love it. I'll have to bring the wife here one day. Great place for wine, lounging and some snacking. read more

Nice little spot. Latin dancing and music was going on in the next room, which provided an interesting accompaniment to the cozy bar area. No dancing for us. Just two excellent cocktails and good chat with the bartender. read more

Receipts are verifiable proof; we suggest reviewing our receipt and bank statements, which unequivocally demonstrate that we have settled our tab. We request that you provide evidence to support the claim that we did not pay. Furthermore, we have submitted our bank statements and credit card records, which confirm payment. We are also requesting surveillance footage. Notably, we had to wait for the valet to bring our car, and we paid him via Zelle. It is unclear why the wait staff did not notify us that payment was due while we waited. As we sat at the bar, it would have been reasonable to expect a reminder about payment before we departed. We all are respectable responsible African-American females that come from all walks of life that do not have to run out on a bill as cheap Simone's so you better bring it because we will submit everything we have to prove our innocence!! read more

This is a great place with great bites and drinks. HOWEVER, they allow smoking on the patio which is a violation of the city ordinance. The bartenders didn't seem to care though and said they were not aware of this. They also said the owner doesn't care since he is having a private party tonight and his friends smoke. If they had asked the man in the patio to smoke elsewhere then I would have given them 5 stars. read more

I celebrated my friend's 21st here, and it was a great experience! The drinks were delicious (a bit pricey), and the Rockefeller oysters with pesto sauce were amazing--highly recommend them. The service was excellent--they even brought us desserts to try, including lemon, chocolate cake, and pistachio cake, which were all fantastic. The karaoke room made it even more fun. Great spot! read more

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Although the servers were kind, the wait to get a drink was incredibly long. I mean, 20 minutes standing at the bar long, then another 5-10 for it to be brought to our table. It's a beautiful place but they should maybe consider hiring additional help or a different method of ordering drinks/food instead of a long line of people consistently skipping one another at the bar. You can park on the street, heard rumors of a valet service as well. We ordered a burger because the menu is quite small, overpriced and nothing looked particularly enticing. The burger was great! We were pleasantly surprised. The fries were fine. I might give this place another try but turn around if I see a long line at the bar. read more

Dreary. Don't bother. It could be so much better. In closing out, the little device suggested a 35% tip. What a turnoff.

I was so excited to finally try this place, but boy, it was a huge let down. Giving this place 2 stars just for the ambience. The food was not great at all. The pizza which was about $16 tasted like the frozen pizza you get from the grocery store. You are better off going to Pizza Hut than getting pizza from here. The "truffle" fries tasted very basic. It was regular fries with very little cheese sprinkled on top. If you want real truffle fries, I'd suggest heading to hoppdoddy, where the taste and quality of the fries are WAYYY better than these. They only had ketchup and chutney that goes with the samosas. They did not have any other sauces. Also, the drink I ordered looked beautiful, however, they burned something in it to make it smoke, which left particles of ash and dust inside the drink. It also tasted burnt and ashy which kind of ruined the drink. I've had many flaming and smoked drinks, but this was just HORRIBLE. My friends tried it as well and none of us could finish it because of how excessively smoky it was. I came his for a birthday happy hour and they didn't even do anything special for the birthday girl, when we asked. Overall, it was a bit pricey for the quality of food you are getting. I'm always willing to pay for good food, but this just wasn't it. We will not be coming back, especially when there are so many better options at rice village nearby. The parking situation is also a bit of a hassle because there is only valet or else you have to park way down the street and walk. They have about 4 spots in the front the restaurant, which they also make you valet for. Not everyone wants to valet, so it would be nice to have an option to park somewhere nearby. read more

Simone on Sunset - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came with some friends on a weekend evening. Service was just ok. I had a reservation but we were stuck with a very tiny table for 4 people (it was that or sitting outside in the cold). My cocktail was fun, the tonic water made the drink change colors slightly and it tasted nice. Food also just ok. Samosas were tiny. Pizza was average, nothing to really dislike but also nothing to rave about. We had to flag down the waiters to order things and bring us the check, etc. They have valet parking, based on tips. Otherwise you could try to park in the surrounding neighborhood. No available lot. read more

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Cute little wine bar that we almost missed it blends right in. I enjoyed the food and the bartenders were very helpful and welcoming. I will say their parking isn't very good unless you want to valet, we went on a non-busy Sunday and could hardly find anything so I can't image a busy day. The shrimps and grits were my favorite, the sauce was so flavorful and a pretty decent serving size for one person. If you're looking for a nice local spot to have a couple drinks and some pretty good food definitely give it a try. read more

Simone on Sunset - Breakfast pizza and shrimp and grits brunch menu - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wonderful visit to Simone on Sunset! Went for a birthday dinner, so we were a group of about 10. There is street parking available or complimentary valet (they accept paypal or cash tips). Enjoyed the happy hour $20 house bottles of wine, spinach artichoke dip, margarita pizza, truffle fries, truffle popcorn, and calamari. Food was good, excellent service from Alicia, and great for our large group. Great place for date night or girls night! I loved the music playlist too. read more

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Probably more like a 3.5. This place is super cute inside, and I love the vibe. The food is a little overpriced and the portions are pretty small. We got the vegetarian pizza and the Italian meatballs, and they were good. The wine selection is great as well! We got Sauvignon blanc. It was great! I'm terms of the service, last time I came it was great, but it was lacking this time. They may have been a bit understaffed. We had to ask a few times for plates for our food. Overall, I would recommend this place for a girls night or date night for drinks. read more

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Would NOT recommend!!! Went with some girlfriends (5 of us) last Thursday and we sat at the bar. We each opened our own tabs. When it was only 2 of us left, we were told 2 others didn't pay. I called the friend who said she did pay but would come back to settle. I waited, but ended up leaving and left my friends number. Next day the friend who 'didn't pay' had her charge show up on her bank statement. THEN, I saw I was charged not only for my steak and two wines but $120 in additional food (that was the friends charge that actually had paid) PLUS a large party fee of $34. Called the owner/manager and my bank....in the end the owner/manager was very rude to me and all my friends who called to state we all paid and showed the receipts and told me I had agreed to pay for those who didn't pay (which i didn't)....but we all paid our own tabs. So for a steak and two wines I paid $225 and although there was my signature (as i asked for a copy of the receipt) I know I would have questioned such a large bill for $60 worth of food. If you go take cash!!!! read more

Went to Simone on Sunset on a Wednesday night and had an amazing time! The drinks were delicious, our bartender answered all our questions and even asked what type of alcohol we liked and went on to make us some of his specialties! Will definitely be back! read more

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This used to be such a quaint wine bar. What a shame, but thankfully Houston is full of wine bars. I noticed the vibe had changed, the servers are not particularly friendly nor knowledgeable about wine. Quite counterintuitive for a wine bar. Fast forward to a recent experience while attending a hosted bday party at Simone's. . One, our overwhelmed server didn't know anything about the wine on the menu. She kept asking another very unfriendly server who swore to me that none of their wines are sweet - told me the Prosecco was not, although Prosecco is traditionally sweet. Then, seemed annoyed that I confirmed it was sweet. Whatever. Opted for cocktails, which were actually quite good. The overwhelmed waitress took our order, took our card and said she'd be right back with our card. An hour later, our drinks arrived, but no card. We didn't think anything of it, but when we went to close out, we asked for our card back. She didn't have it, she swore she gave it to my wife, but she didn't. The other waiter swore he gave our card to the party host - why would he do that in the first place? But, the party host didn't have it either. Then, asking for our card back really seemed to irk the staff, which is an interesting way to treat patrons. We even asked people at the party to make sure they had the right cards. On our way home, we cancelled the card, confirmed our last purchase at Simone's and moved on with our lives. I decided to check my account a few days later, to find that another charge went through after we left. Meaning, someone in the bar had the card but probably didnt even realize they had the wrong one. My issue here is how the incident was handled. First, gaslighting us and the party host into thinking the card was returned. The not-bothered, but also don't-bother-us attitude we got from your staff. AND, the fact that the card was still in circulation after they knew a card was missing! Lastly, I emailed the bar manager, Eddie, over 2 weeks ago, who has yet to acknowledge that the incident was not handled correctly, even if that means protocol for checking cards when they are handed back to the customers. Save yourself. 13 Celsius is amazing. read more

Overall I enjoyed my cocktail and my friend and I both agreed the drinks are strong. I would come back for drinks but not food. I think the food is way overpriced. J only tried the basil martini but it was delicious!! It was not too sweet and very strong, just how I like it :) my friend said the splish splash was very sweet and strong, just how she likes it! As for the food... We only got the spinach artichoke dip and margherita pizza. Not to be that person but the margherita was really more like a cheese pizza, but it was served hot and fresh and delicious nonetheless. Granted, I was also starving. The spinach artichoke dip was ok... I just don't think the food was worth the price, even if we got some discount for happy hour. read more

Simone on Sunset - Basil gin martini, splish splash (seasonal drink) in the back - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I had a great time at Simone's. Perfect spot for brunch with friends. I ordered the breakfast pizza and mimosa flight. They let us use the wine room for my party of 6. Great service and great ambience. Perfect spot for a date or girlfriend meet up. They have lounge rooms at the back and a patio out front. I loved it! The only thing I didn't like was the parking which I had to valet and they only have about four spaces out front but it's no charge you just tip. read more

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Where to begin....This was the hands down the single worst dining experience I've had in my life. It started a week before the actual reservation. This establishment made it almost impossible to "confirm" my reservation with several phone calls and open table messages demanding a credit card number. I would call to give my card and no one would be available to write it down... Anyways, the real tragedy was the valentines dinner. We walked in with no one to greet us and after walking around aimlessly for 10 minutes looking for restaurant staff we finally were seated. After being seated, the waitress was unaware if they had a wine list.... the hostess walked away from us mid conversation because she was so flustered and not a table in sight had been helped. We waited 52 minutes without even a water brought to our table so we had to leave and try to salvage our date night elsewhere. We tipped our waitress as we knew she was overwhelmed but I cannot speak more poorly about the management of this establishment. I've never witnessed worse management in my life. I'm truly shocked this place remains open. The staff is poorly trained and this establishment should not last in such a prime real estate location. read more

We went on a night that they were understaffed. The team was working very hard. Some things did fall through the cracks but overall it was a decent experience read more

The Simone on Sunset is a hidden gem (at least to us)! It has a beautiful patio, fantastic drinks, and awesome bartenders. The place is spacious and was very lowkey for a Sunday evening. Happy hour is every day except Monday and Tuesday. There's even a baby possum that wanders around that is surprisingly cute and adds to the charm. The bartender mentioned it's a friendly regular! read more

Simone on Sunset - Old Fashioned - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Moody and romantic vibes. We just went for drinks and apps. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful over the menu. read more

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I came in as part of a meet up group. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere for the place. The outside area is really cute and intimate, and you can also reserve the back room for larger groups. I enjoyed their specialty drinks as well as their margaritas. I didn't order any food but I definitely will when I return. Our party was particularly large but our server was really sweet and extremely attentive. Overall, great experience! read more

Firstly, parking was a bit confusing. I guess I got there before the valet attendant was there, even though the sign was out. When I called, they said just leave my car in the front and someone would come and get it. I didn't feel comfortable with that so I waited. The good thing is I only had to wait maybe 4 to 5 more minutes before he arrived however, while waiting, I saw a few people drive around and then park in the parking lot down the street and walk up the bad part was this was all happening during the rain. Pretty cute and quaint on the inside. We got there close to happy hour time so we definitely indulged in the $20 bottles of wine. Our server was pretty nice. It's a really good spot to have some drinks eat some light bites and have a good conversation. read more

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The location for me is subpar, it received the hype last fall via social media but this restaurant has been in the Houston food scene for some time. As for location, I think that is how it has stayed afloat for years. I would not say it is the best wine bar I have been to, it's alright. I would not indulge in the food too much, they could barely make a passable coffee drink. The location and atmosphere is fabulous, but that cannot be justified when the wait staff and bartenders on duty can barely make an edible plate of food or coffee that is drinkable. I had to send my coffee back since they could not ask me if I wanted it hot or iced, and I prefer hot. As for the "wings", I took a bite and that was that. I will say their cheesy appetizers merit it enough justice to return but I would be wayward of making it a regular appearance due to the nature of the food and service. Parking is also TERRIBLE and I dined in on a night when it was quite slow. I would think twice and look for another spot before making reservations here, you can find better. read more

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Got why are u here vibes from all the staff. Ordered a dirty martini and espresso martini... the classics. Worst dirty martini I have ever had. Would have preferred a cup of vodka warmed up in a microwave. The espresso or coffee used in the other martini was watered down and bitter. Took way too long to get a waiter to come around. Will not be returning. Sad! read more

Great pizzas!!! And bottomless mimosas!! Wonderful service !! Beautiful atmosphere with a great outdoor patio! Really enjoyed the day w my friends yesterday! It was all just perfect!! read more

Simone on Sunset - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Cute restaurant, located in a neighborhood! They have outdoor patio and indoor seating. Came by on a weekday evening, sat outside and ordered 2 drinks. 3 stars mainly because service was slow, they took a while to take our order and then forgot about our order. We went in twice to ask about our order. Our drinks came out 30 minutes later. Drinks were made well, but a little pricey. read more