Soft life, sweet treats, and a little mystery is exactly how a girls' night should feel. The…read moreultimate girls night out in Houston is a Case Chocolates. Every Wednesday, they host a midweek indulgence for the ladies: complimentary champagne, signature chocolate, and curated sounds inside this one-of-a-kind chocolate speakeasy. Come for the immersive chocolate experience. Stay for the seductive, late-night vibes. If you're in Houston and looking for a cute girls night out, unique date night, or a speakeasy experience, add this to your bucket list immediately. It's intimate, indulgent, and just different enough to make your night feel special. Now there are levels to this elevated experience. Here's the simplest breakdown according to their mixologist Tim: 1. Opening Hour: 2 infused chocolates, 1 chocolate medallion, a mixed drink, and a welcome spritz 2. Guided Tasting: 3 courses of drinks and chocolates 3. The Journey: 5 courses of drinks, chocolates, and other bites. Come hungry! You're encouraged to book a reservation through their website. But since we went on Wednesday for the ladies night, we were able to just go right in. I'm doing chemo so I can't drink or have the alcohol infused chocolate but I still had a great time. Sober folks can also enjoy this place. I got a cherry mocktail and it was the best mocktail I ever drank. They had two chocolate bon bons that weren't infused with alcohol and then all of the flat medallions are also not infused. They were sweet enough to send me home with some alcohol infused chocolates to have once I finish my chemo. We got there around 7 and didn't leave until the place was closing down. The DJ was amazing and she made the atmosphere feel more like a Saturday night.

Came to this hidden speakeasy for an intimate birthday celebration and this is the PERFECT date…read morenight or girls night spot. It's a speakeasy located behind a chocolate shop that serves drinks and chocolates! It's a very intimate room, dimly lit, with r&b playing all night long. We went on a Friday night (around 11PM) and there was about 10 people there (including our party of 4). All the servers are extremely knowledgable and super kind. You can even see the owner there working and contributing to the vibes. Their cocktails are about $16 so very standard pricing and the chocolates come with a drink. The drinks were tasty, even the Old Fashioned (probably the best one I've ever had). Plus they close even later than described with "no official close time". As our server described, "they close when the vibes die off ... typically around 1AM". So I'll definitely be back and you should definitely check them out. It's also close by to Houston high society, neighbors, and eighth row flint which are all amazing bars with perks of their own so it would be great for even a bar hopping date night.

I made reservations for this place for nothing--it's really more of a beautiful bar that happens to…read moreserve food. That said, the space is clean, stylish, and has a very casual, laid-back vibe. The music was great and added to the overall atmosphere, and it wasn't crowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The food was decent--good enough to satisfy, but nothing particularly memorable. They didn't have what I originally wanted, but it worked out in the end. Just a heads-up: it's a self-seating setup, and you order food directly from the bar. My drink, however, was exactly what I was hoping for--well-made and tasty. Overall, I'd definitely come back, but more for an informal night out rather than a full dining experience.

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.

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.

Had not been to this new location yet we stopped by after going to an event nearby just to have…read moresome appetizers. We had the garlic knots the meatballs and a pizza and it hit it out of the park. They were still serving brunch when we got here which was interesting. I would highly recommend good people good staff nice building

Fourth of July holiday shenanigans!! we arrived as a party of four during the holiday. The area…read morewasn't crowded. I like how they stop selling tickets after a certain number of people that way it's comfortable for everyone.. several drink options are aThe venue featured various drink options and food trucks. Although I had a few drinks, my partner and I chose to eat beforehand because we were unsure if food trucks would be available due to the holiday. The team at the bar was very friendly, providing great drink recommendations, and other staff members consistently came around to collect empty glasses, keeping the area tidy. We reserved a cabana, which was a great decision, especially when the rain came later in the day, as it kept us covered. There was plenty of seating available around the pool and in grassy shaded areas away from the pool. Bathrooms and showers were also accessible if you wanted to change clothes. One suggestion I would make is to have a more diverse music playlist. While the venue advertised that pop music would be played, it didn't always match the preferences of everyone there, especially given the diverse group of guests in attendance. Also, make sure to bring your ID; otherwise, you won't be allowed in. I had to make a trip back home to retrieve mine, even with a valid photo ID. If anyone managed to get in without an ID, please comment below and let me know! Overall, I would recommend this club.

The prices were really good and drinks were great! This was a cool adult swim club with different…read moreprices depending on the day that you go. Everybody seemed to have good energy and there was music playing as well. The servers were nice when we went to order our drinks. I will definitely come back again if I were visiting Houston. If you are looking to swim, this would probably not be the best place. This is more so a hang out swim club. They also have cabanas to rent, but the chairs and hammocks are free of charge and first come first serve.

We had a nice time at Aperitivo…read more One of the best looking restaurants in Houston. From the decor, the bar, views...everything is a vibe. Came in for my birthday after dinner. Service was great and the manager helped us get a better table even though they were completely booked. We had a random assortment of food. Oysters 4/5 Shrimp cocktail 3/5 Charcuterie board 5/5 I had really solid old fashioned and my wife had mezcal margarita which was also great. We then switched to wine for the rest of the night. It was raining when we first got there so the patio was closed. However, when we were almost done one of the waiters told us which door was unlocked and said make sure to go get some picture and enjoy the view. The view is one of the best around and we had it all to ourselves. Overall, a really nice way to end my Birthday and I would definitely recommend checking them out.

Aperitivo has been on my last for awhile now with the gorgeous interior and downtown skyline views…read more A group of my friends and I finally got the chance to visit, unplanned, on a Sunday evening while celebrating a birthday. The restaurant and bar is located on the top floor of the new East River complex. They have valet parking as well as free lot parking a couple of blocks away. Since the visit was a last minute decision, we did not have a reservation. The hostess informed us that they would be able to seat us but that drinks may be up to a 30 minute wait since they only had one bartender. We agreed and were seated at a large table inside. While skyline views always make a place special, Aperitivo raises the bar even further with lux design and interior accents that make it feel super elevated. In terms of drinks, they have a number of original cocktails that you won't be able to find anywhere else. My friend got the "caprese" which is prepared with tomato water and a mozzarella brine, which was translucent and had a hearty but balanced finish. An interesting drink for sure. I got the "Aperitivo spritz" which was very light and refreshing. Cocktails are all $18 and there is also an automatic 20% gratuity added to all checks. The drinks and ambience were great but unfortunately the service did not impress us. After being seated, we had some time to review the menu before our waitress approached the table. When she arrived, we did ask whether there would be a 30 minute wait for drinks after the host provided this warning due to the single bartender. She took the question defensively saying that she had a bunch of tables and got to our table when she could. I realize that the question could have been interpreted in the wrong way but will say that her response was not very customer service oriented. This was a little bit of a let down given that you are locked into a 20% gratuity.

I saw on the menu that they have margaritas. I went over to the bartender and asked if he could…read moremake one spicy and delicious. He told me he'd do his best and if I didn't like it, he'd make me something else. Welp..just so you know, he didn't have to make me a new drink. It was perfectly to my liking! I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was a chill vibe. Not very many people were there, so there was plenty of space to sit and the service was quick. If you need a lowkey bar to have a drink and just relax, I highly recommend this place.

At first I just I want to use the restroom that is next time here but the restroom is a public one…read moreyou do not need to be a customer to use it. I was thirsty any how and they have great selection of non-alcohol drinks here. The person that was working at the time, Carlos was very knowledgeable about the drinks they have on the menu and explain to me able to the non-alcohol beverages they have so I ended up trying the Nostra Paloma. It was a tasty drinking with no weird taste in my mouth. It was very chill on a Saturday afternoon here. Carlos is the man here.

We love it here!!! Food is amazing I especially love the Krinkle cut fries and wings!!!!!read more

My beloved Nickel City. If you know me you know the Austin location is my local and to me the…read moregreatest place on earth. Coming to the Houston location for the first time was no different. Only bigger. The food, the drinks, the decor, the vibe, spot on. The people, pure perfection. I don't know what it is about NC and the other spots with same ownership, but they manage to have the raddest employees. People that even if you're meeting them for the first time somehow become part of your world. It's hard to describe, you just have to know it, dig it, and understand it. Thanks to the HTX crew for a great time. Cannot wait to return!

The food delicious these burgers on a Tuesday forget about it. You get your bang for your buck. The…read morestaff hilarious and very welcoming. The atmosphere and vibe of the place will keep you coming back. 10 out of 10 highly recommend

the food and drinks are decent. they definitely give you enough chips with your queso!…read more and the tacos are great!! i just have an issue with amount of fish on the tacos.. there were 3 little strips pf fish.. for $5... in this economy, that's a little steep. the brussel sprout tacos were the star of the show! the service was a lil topsy-turvy. the bartender started of as an asshole. now, she may have been having a rough day.. idk, i always show up with a warm hello and a dash of optimism when i'm checking out a new spot. i am willing to give it another shot because people rave about it, so naturally i would like to see what they see. the place has a clean-divey vibe that i can get into. a chill ambiance that feels like a bar in austin. if you visit, i hope that you have a great experience! bonné santé

Stopped in for casual cocktails, I had the Mad Robot and my friend had the Espresso Rapido. The…read morecocktails were amazing! Reviewing their cocktails they seem to have a very complex and diverse selection and the descriptors of the flavour profiles was very helpful. The ambiance at around 8:30 in the evening on a Friday was very relaxed and allowed for easy conversation. 10/10 experience and would definitely come back.

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.

Tipsy Sloth definitely feels more like a neighborhood bar. We dropped in today and went straight to…read morethe be to order their version of an old fashioned (made with peppercorn simple syrup)... And another drink, which I can't remember. They had about four food stands, a DJ (female DJ, woot) playing some great club hits... Also, this bar is woman-owned. Yessss!

Kept seeing this place, so decided to finally visit. There is ample parking in the back and dogs…read moreare allowed inside and outside. The sloth artwork is fitting! They have some food options too.