Everything about this place works for me. I loved the high energy and atmosphere filled with music…read moreand loud table conversations of people trying to be heard. The restaurant is modest in size so reservations and patience are needed. They offer sizable sidewalk seating for outside dining in nice weather. The staff and overall service is a 5! The DJ is spinning vinyl and the volume of the music can be very high. Their wine list is very impressive and has something for every budget. They have a full bar if wines aren't your thing. The bartenders are skilled and do an amazing job with craft cocktails. Vino & Vinyl has an excellent menu for those looking for light bites at happy hour to moderate priced entrees. The grilled octopus was a 5/5. It was nice and tender and perfectly seasoned.

We tried to stop by Vino & Vinyl earlier in the day, but they didn't open until 3 p.m. So, before…read moreheading to the Jill Scott concert, we walked over from the Marriott across the street. We popped in and immediately noticed the DJ booth instead of a traditional host stand. We were seated and requested some Jill Scott songs, but they didn't have any. So they played the next best thing... Bob Marley! The music was perfect for the spot and exactly the start to a chill weekend we needed. We split the Lavender Royal City Orchard Cider and ordered a bottle of Crazy Creatures Grüner Veltliner 2023. I'd never had Grüner Veltliner before, and it was lovely. We also ordered the charcuterie board and watermelon salad to nibble on while we drank our wine and just enjoyed ourselves. We stayed for about two hours, and by the time we left, the place was starting to fill up with reservations and walkon patrons. The space is modern, clean and intimate, with a small bar and limited bar seating. It's perfect for date night, birthdays, drinks with the girls, or just a relaxing afternoon with good wine and music. They have a large wine selection, with options by the glass or bottle. And the bathroom is super cute! The walls are lined with old albums, or LPs. I loved that because I have Prince records mounted on the walls of my home gym! Our server was very knowledgeable about the wine list and gave us great food recommendations. He was super attentive without being overbearing. This is such a cute trendy spot. I can only imagine how much it's hopping after dark. If you're ever in the area, I'd definitely stop by. They even have a selection of records for sale.

They recently restocked and organized, it looks great! The service is great no matter the time of…read moreday.

Stopped in to check out the bourbon selection. They have a decent selection at reasonable prices…read more The manager, Elsie, was very super friendly and very helpful. The store was neat, orderly and well organized. Unlike some liquor stores where everything packed into tightly spaced shelves, there was plenty of space making it easy to browse. I will definitely stop in the next time we are in the area!!!

Must try brewery. My go to is the Knuckle Bock. The space does not have AC but they do have large…read morefans that help some. They operate on a token system and you have the option of buying a glass or using a plastic cup. The service is fairly simple but still pleasant. You can also find Texas Leaguer on draft at other local businesses!

Stop 8/10 for TX, Stop 33 for our Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour Amazing…read moreBrewery Race coming in with a big, fat 5. We came in as a party of 3, used the Passport for half off & ended up grabbing take home brews to boot. I had the sour stout, which was fantastic, 4.75. The hubs did a double dry hopped IPA, which he said was "pretty good" - he rated it as 4 & the 3rd beer, Belgium quad came in at 4.5 The staff may even outshine the beer here. We were their first clients from the 25 Passport & a great start to the area.

Great place for a Happy Hour. I was impressed with their happy hour menu and how great the food…read morewas. The fried pickles were probably my favorite. They have wine, margaritas and beer + queso, wings and other bar food. Our waiter was a nice young man that was running the bar and our table. He was very friendly and kept us entertained. There is a music box with all the latest hits that kept the party going and I love all the sports phots along the walls. Even had Serena Williams at Wimbledon! Love her! Right!!!

We went on a Wednesday for their steak special and weren't disappointed! We got a loaded baked…read morepotato and steak for a decent price. My favorite was the potato surprisingly. It was baked just right and loaded with bacon and the fixings. The steak could've been seasoned more but overall decent for the price. The staff are attentive and kind. Bar is huge and is right next to the lake so the views are great with all the windows. Lots of parking before the bar.

Sorry- I did a prior review that got erased. But basically saying the same thing. Food was…read moredelicious! Went back and brought family and a friend! Same experience - delicious wings and waffles. Side note is that you can customize your waffles on your wings and waffles dish and I ended up getting the Nutella while my sister got the s'mores and I got to try some. Excellent!

I came here on a weekend for brunch with a group of friends, and it was packed! There were large…read moreparties waiting both inside the entrance and outside for tables. Since it was cold that day, we waited near the outdoor heaters, which made the wait a bit more comfortable. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, along with a private indoor dining room for larger groups. I'm not sure whether there's an additional fee to reserve the private room. There is plenty of seating overall, but this place is consistently busy, especially during weekend brunch. Given Houston's often extreme weather, I definitely prefer sitting indoors when possible. I almost always order the sausage and eggs over a bed of sweet potato tater tots. They are absolutely delicious! Not many restaurants serve sweet potato tater tots, so whenever I'm craving them, this is one of my go-to spots. Because of my food allergies, I asked for a side of maple syrup instead of their house sauces, and it paired surprisingly well with the tots. While their gluten free and dairy free options are somewhat limited, I was able to modify my meal by omitting the cheese. The hostess was friendly and welcoming, but the waitstaff seemed overwhelmed by how busy the restaurant was. As a result, service wasn't particularly attentive. If you visit during peak brunch hours, I would recommend coming with the expectation that the food is the highlight, while the service may be a bit slower due to the crowds.

Haven't been there yet but looks amazing! I'll post a better review after we try it out!!read more

Don't buy cigars at this location. I go to this particular Specs because it is close and…read moreconvenient. My issue is with their cigar humidor selections and inventory maintenance. I buy cigars about every other week. I began noticing at check out that the register price and the box price were sometimes different. Sometime as much as $5-$8 difference per cigar. Normally would just ignore it and go about my day. But I started noticing it every time I purchased cigars. I started spot checking and found that on average 6-8 out of 10 sku numbers on the cigar did not match the sku number on the price label on the box. And it is always higher. I figure I have overpaid hundreds of dollars for my cigar purchases at this location. I brought this to the attention of the person that manages the humidor and to the manager. But nothing seems to improve. Its always the same person managing and marking the cigar humidor. They should find someone else to take care of this. I want to get in and out and not have to check every sku to make sure it is priced correctly. Its hard enough reading those small numbers. I have warned my cigar smoking friends and they confirmed my findings. Now we will drive the extra distance to a competitor to make sure we are not getting cheated and overpaying. Buyer beware at this location.

What a disappointment! Needed a chilled wine. We thought Spec's, right? NO! They have a huge…read morewall of chilled beer. Around the corner is a teeny tiny cooler w/a few chilled wines. So, of course, knowing Spec's I asked about a chiller. No! Seems it broke & the powers that he deemed it unnecessary! Really?! We'll go to H. E. B. Next time!!

Went to Spec's Wines, Spirits on a Saturday looking for my favorite Zinfandel that only Spec's…read morecarries. The location in Sugar Land Texas is a bit darker then a few of the other locations but there is still light enough to find what I was looking for. A bit disappointed that Spec's does NOT price match as I also bought some bourbon which was a but more expensive here then at the other liquor store as I was paying with CC Not cash. This place had several employees willing to help me and advice me on different wines, etc so I found that helpful. Overall I felt this was an okay visit but this place really needs more lighting and should consider matching prices.

I feel they are good, but when I ordered $60 in whiskey, I had to pay over $35 in shipping for…read moreunder 2 miles. They are tied in to UBER at outlandish prices. I can't drive so I used Total Wine at $10 shipping for a similar order. I did use other Specs locations for 18 years but could pick up my orders.

Don't expect discounts at Avalon Discount Liquor. But they got lots of liquor varieties from floor…read moreto ceiling. They even carry Asian wines, like sake. I was referred by the clerk at Shell gas station on feeder road. I thought to swing by since I was looking for The Rancho supermarket anyway. This strip mall also has I Heart Boba restaurant and a bank. Honestly, I didn't get what I was looking for. But the store employee, could be the owner, who looked it up on the computer to let me know they don't carry that particular brand. I'm thankful for what he did.

Great small business. Local Favs on beer…read more All the usual on the alcohol. Lo key but high value.

Good wine, quiet ambience. Healthy organic wine store. Friendly staff. You can sit in the back-…read morekind of empty but this was during Christmas week

Good people. Very relaxed environment. Great place to get a glass of wine after work . They have…read moreOpen Mic Night on Tuesdays which is fun.