It's like going to Chapman, but without the Sundays...iykyk…read more We had a great time here for HH here. The mood is super intimate and quiet, but they play good music. Great for like a first date for cocktails and light bites! The bartender was super cool and spunky too. He even made us our own signature cocktails.

Restaurant Weeks is one of my favorite times of the year. It's the perfect opportunity to try…read morerestaurants you've always wanted to visit or ones you may have never considered at an affordable set menu price. It also helps support local restaurants during slower seasons while raising money for local charities, which is something I always enjoy supporting. Unfortunately, our first Restaurant Weeks experience at Private Client was underwhelming. We ordered from both the Restaurant Weeks menu and the happy hour menu. For our first course appetizers we had the Bang Bang Shrimp and the Ceviche Acapulco. The Bang Bang Shrimp were very hot, fresh, crispy and delicious. It wasn't mayonnaise forward like I would've liked but the portion size was more generous than expected. The Ceviche Acapulco missed the mark. The bowl was filled with juice, which took away from the dish. For our main course, we ordered the 14 oz ribeye with mashed potatoes and broccolini that we asked to be cooked medium well. Unfortunately, it came out fully cooked, hard to cut, and under seasoned. We also ordered the lamb chops with couscous and broccolini, also cooked medium well. Those were the best out of the main courses we ordered. They were tender, flavorful, perfectly cooked, and well seasoned. The sides were just average. For dessert we tried the molten chocolate lava cake that was heavily drowned in raspberry sauce. And a scope of vanilla bean ice cream both were decent, but nothing to rave about. From the happy hour menu we ordered the Golden Hour and As You Wish cocktails, along with a Brut and a Rosé. We really enjoyed the As You Wish cocktail and the Rosé. We also ordered the sliders, which were easily one of the BEST things we ate, second to the lamb chops. The restaurant itself is beautiful. The interior is warm, modern chic with rustic touches, and the space feels open and inviting. The service was good, but not good enough to justify what happened at the end of the meal. Every menu clearly states that a 20% gratuity is automatically added only for parties of six or more. Our party consisted of just two people, yet a 20% gratuity was still added to our bill without being mentioned. We NEVER mind tipping for good service, and we had already left a generous tip more than what was promoted as a suggestion before realizing the gratuity had already been included. Being charged an automatic gratuity that contradicts the restaurant's own stated policy on every menu and without informing guests is unacceptable. If you decide to dine here, be sure to carefully review your bill before paying, no matter how quickly the card reader is handed to you.

I made a reservation for 4 at noon. Ample parking. We were seated within a minute of checking in…read more We received water without ice immediately after we received our menus. There were 2 servers that were assisting with the table. Both very nice and got our orders correct. I had to split the bill in a weird way and they followed instructions well. The restaurant is always nice and clean including the restroom. The restaurant has a lunch option for 2 items for $25. What a steal! I got the wedge salad because I love the smothered blue cheese dressing. I got the mahi mahi tacos. Tacos were a good lighter choice. I didn't realize that it came with fries. All delicious options and so many options for even the pickiest eaters. Always a good choice for a nicer lunch.

Food: all the food had great flavor except the jalapeño redfish and there was a foreign object in…read moremy food... -caesar salad: very nice, not too much dressing, fresh lettuce -parmesan pork tenderloin: great flavor and portion, crust was nice, sauce on it was good as well -watermelon salad: nice as well, was not expecting the bed of lettuce underneath but it wasn't bad, good basil flavor to compliment the salad -jalapeño redfish: cooked slightly hard (it's already a meaty fish, so this made some bites on the chewy/tough side); same sauce as the tenderloin -smoke bacon mac and cheese: delish! no notes lol -garlic knots: the chimichurri was spicy, but tasty, did not need the marinara at all (the two flavors don't go together well for me) -snickers pie: tasted like a snickers bar and a reese's cup mixed together; I didn't love it, but my friend did. Service: not great, we had a manager start off as our server but she was awkward in a "not socially aware" way (ex. she kept saying our server had to use the bathroom, even when our server came to the the table and looked so embarrassed; she also told me my non-alcoholic drink order would not taste good without knowing it's what I drink at home), rushed us (every time she said she would give us a moment she'd come RIGHT back to the table within seconds) Our actual server started off rocky as well, perhaps wasn't having a good day and she was visibly annoyed with the manager. She was short and blank with us until she realized we're very nice lol and by the end, her tone and energy had completely shifted for the better. The foreign object: about 2/3 of the way through the meal, I bit into a small piece of blue plastic. Did not know if it was in the fish or the mac and cheese, but I was devastated because I was almost finished eating but couldn't due to paranoia. Our server handled it swiftly and the manager came and let us know it was take off the bill and offered free dessert. Overall, not bad and the food was good enough to where I would go back and give them another try in the future.

Visited for a book club event and loved the venue. They have drinks available, plenty of chairs to…read morelounge on and plenty of parking.

They had a DJ who only played the same type of music all day. It was some type of tech music with…read moreno words. The music needs to be reviewed and consider the audience. Other than that it was a good experience.

It was my first time at Aperitivo and I must say I'm still impressed. I've had some time to sit…read morewith my thoughts/experience so here's the review you've all been waiting for. We arrived on a Friday evening during Happy Hour (HH) around 5:30pm. Maurizio stopped by to introduce himself and let us know that he would ensure we were taken care of. As stated above, it was happy hour during our time there but we ordered from allllll the menus haha! Check out the eats below: -Fried Shrimp -Chicken Parm Sliders -Tuna Tartare -Brussels Sprouts -Aperitivo Sliders -Bottle of Wine + Pizza (x2) ~Pepperoni Pizza ~Chicken Alfredo Pizza Bottles of the Sparkling and Rose - these are the bottles we selected based on their Social Hour menu bottle of wine & pizza deal for 35 dollars! Great deal! The experience was great, there were many waiters and waitresses stopping by the table to check in on us. The food was fresh, flavorful, and piping hot! The views are lovely and the ambiance is a combination of chill, chic, and relaxing. Very vibey and spacious place. The restrooms are really nice as well and they were clean and stocked. Aperitivo is definitely on my list of places to return to, especially for happy hour. It's worth it to check this place out!

Aperitivo is very cute and chic inside and out! The outdoor patio overlooking the Houston skyline…read morewas a huge bonus. My friends and I went during their brunch hour on the weekend. We booked the outdoor seating and boy was it hot that day. Nonetheless, the restaurant did provide large umbrellas to shade our table, so that was nice. Main Dish: Creste De Gallo pasta, was good. My dish needed a bit more salt. Drinks: Special Sangria. This wasn't on their menu, but I asked the waitress if they served sangrias. Sure enough, they did! Although our waitress was extremely nice, the service could've been a bit better. It took about 25-30 minutes for my water. I had to remind the waitress again that I didn't receive a water. Overall, I enjoyed my time at Aperitivo. A few people at our table were not thrilled with their meal. However, I would give this place another shot and try something different on the menu..

This place is a VIBE. Tucked away next to Iron Works, this bar has a chill atmosphere with drinks…read moreinfused with THC, mushrooms (the upper kind), or standard liquors. It's got a grown and sexy feel to it. The night we went they had a live DJ playing hip hop and everyone was having a laid back time. My friend partook of the THC drinks, the Capri Sun and the Strawberry Smash, while I stuck with classic cocktails. All of them were delicious and we had a great time singing along to the music. Would definitely love to come back!

Love this spot! Mood room offers mood mocktails that enhance and match your mood. Enhancers like…read morelions mane mushroom or THC. I like their take on having a social drink without alcohol. Although they do offer alcoholic drinks as well with regular alcohol or THC infused vodka. Cute funky interior design spacious inside and outdoor seating available. Friendly service * This spot is located inside Iron Works all the way to the end/back where the restrooms are* What I ordered : Moody Mojito Bloody Mary Jane

a good time. yes, i…read moream a bougie girl and love bougie girl activities, but there is just a different vibe about dive bars that i appreciate. in my opinion, nickel city is dive bar inspired, but not a classic dive bar. and i would measure an authentic dive bar based on two criteria: having menus and the overall cleanliness of the establishment. nickel city is clean and has menus, lol. there drinks are great, but i would be remised if i didn't encourage you to get the tater tots.. because when is the last time you ordered tots?!? and remember... get your own tots!!!! gosh. service is straightforward, no problems. no complaints. the layout is spacious and there is a lot of seating. this place also has high editorial value, and be an excellent place to snap pics. enjoy yourself and drink responsibly c.

My experiences at nickel city have always been around the time they have the Christmas bar (which…read moreis great!!!!) but I finally made it over to enjoy their regular bar vibes. We came a couple weeks ago during the World Cup and it was the perfect reprieve from all the fan fest craziness. They had a projector on so you could still watch the game but it was much calmer and quieter here. The drinks are super reasonable and the food is typical bar food but honestly really good! The loaded fries are my go to. Overall I really enjoy this bar and will be keeping it in mind for future times when maybe other bars in EADO are a little too crazy.

The burger is FANTASTIC and really reasonably priced! The fries literally taste like McDonalds!read more

my husband and I were out and he wanted to go somewhere with a rooftop bar. I found this one on our…read moreway home and we made the stop. The bar was fun and the drinks were tasty. The bartender however was rude. There were maybe 3 people at the bar and they all had drinks. She had gotten done with the last person and was finishing up the transaction on the palm reader. She then proceeded to walk past us twice, look at us looking at her, then walk by again. When she noticed we weren't going away she asked what we needed and took our order very annoyed. We ordered two shots a beer and a tequila tonic. They were meh and her attitude made it not worth it. The rooftop bar was self service so every time we wanted to get a drink we would have had to go downstairs to get it from the bar so we opted to just leave after our one shot and one drink each. We both liked the decor and the music though. There was plenty of backing around the back. The bathrooms were coed and clean.

On my recent trip to Houston!…read more When I was searching for dowtown bars and dancing, Behind Closed Doors popped up. It looked dark, clubbish, and fun (exactly what I was looking for) and I couldn't wait to come here. After a 25 minute Uber ride we were downtown and walking to our destination. At first we could not find it but thankfully a nice gentlemen showed us where it was. Upon walking in, darkness with these bright lights paved our way. We sat down at the bar, but realized dancing did not start until 10pm. The bartender came over and said to us "we have a speakasy behind door #3" we were like WHAT! Let's go. So, we walked down the dark hallway and pushed open door #3 (hence the name) to find this super cool speakeasy bar. Dim lights, really modern decor, comfy suede chairs and best of all, some really great cocktails. If you are ever in Downtown Houston, I highly recommend you coming here. I promise you will have the best time. We did not stay for dancing.

Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.