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    Dirty martini + Up in Smoke
    Cami K.

    Arrived a bit early for our 7pm Saturday reservation, so we sat ourselves...but our bartender/server, Ryan, greeted us warmly and immediately began taking care of us. He made a few recommendations and seemed extremely knowledgeable about each drink. We ended up going with a dirty martini, perfectly made, and the Up in Smoke. Both were delicious. Bonus points for the Up in Smoke table presentation!! To start, we ordered the wagyu meatballs with spicy marinara (actually spicy) and a garden salad. We chose to split the Mike & Jen entree, best seller, but we thought it was just OK. May have been the capers, which we are not a fan of. Atmosphere and ambiance were incredible and shout out to Carter for the attentiveness to our table. Overall, we enjoyed this experience and would recommend this spot. Ryan steered us in the right direction for any beverage, and food option, we appreciated his knowledge! Thank you for taking care of us!

    Chicken Alfredo
    Indiana J.

    I loved this! It was nice and cozy. There was music playing and the decor was pretty awesome. The bartender made us a signature drink to sample, it tasted like fall and was very smooth. They have a variety of drinks to choose from or they can make anything from the bar in the room. We also ordered from the menu. The stars of the night were: 1.Spinach and artichoke dip-it was cheesy and creamy and the bread was warm and seasoned with garlic and rosemary. 2.Short ribs and risotto-the perfect combination of sweet, creamy and savory. The meat is tender and the sauce is sweet. 3.Gooey butter cake- it wasn't really gooey but it was warm and not too sweet. And the ice cream made it even better. It was the perfect end of the meal.

    Creme Brûlée
    Chad M.

    This was my HRW#3 for 2017 and it certainly did not disappoint. The owner, Adrian, is obviously passionate about the place. The decor is very cool - warm, inviting with a true 'old-school' charm. Anna - the GM -- is so sweet and remembered my name the entire night, which was pretty impressive. I started with the parm oysters - delicious. For my entree I had the pork belly, which was absolutely wonderful - perfectly cooked and portioned. Creme Brulee for dessert was wonderful. After seeing the carrot cake, I wished that I had gotten it -- it was beyond words good! Also, don't forget the craft cocktails This is a very great bet for the Pearland area and I would highly recommend it.

    Up in Smoke.  It's dark in the room, but the drink is too.  Smokey, but flavorful. An easy contender for my favorite cocktail.
    Jason D.

    I've heard the legend of the Noble Experiment for some time. I've been wanting to go for a minute, and this week was finally that time. My companion and I arrived around 7:30. Grazia was jam packed, luckily, the Experiment was not. We entered the waiting area and were escorted to our table. The atmosphere in the Experiment is completely different than that of the restaurant itself. It's cozy, with a chill ambience. A much more personal vibe. The decor was quite interesting. Robert was taking care of us for the evening. He did a fantastic job. He took time to discuss the cocktails and food with us. He didn't rush us, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. We started with cocktails. I went with the Up in Smoke. This bourbon wonder was actually created by Robert, our wait staff. So good that I started and finished with this drink. It is strong, but quite tastey. A very good sipping drink. We had jumbo scallops with risotto as an appetizer. The scallops were cooked perfectly. Slightly browned on the outside, perfectly balanced on the inside. Not too dry, not too wet. The risotto was delicious. For my second cocktail I had The Aviation. It was also good, a lot different than The Up in Smoke but still very good. I had the Chicken Limon. It came with whipped potatoes. It was quite tastey. I think I would've enjoyed it more with risotto or another kind of potato, but it was good. Neither of us ended​ up finishing our dinner as the appetizer was quite filling. Didn't do dessert, so I'll update again if I try that. It is a little pricey, but you get what you're paying for. The food is fantastic, the drinks are tastey and strong, the ambience is super chill, and many folks don't know about it. Great for date night, or just a chill spot to hang out with a small group for drinks and good company.

    Chocolate butter cake
    Catherine L.

    We had so much fun! The atmosphere is super chill, and we loved the dark walls and the lighting. There were reasonably priced bottles of wine and lots of fun cocktail options. The lasagna egg rolls were a great idea; they are meatballs and mozzarella deep fried, and that's just a genius thing. My husband got a creamy chicken soup that was incredibly rich. We could have had about 1/4 the amount and been satisfied. I ordered the scallop appetizer with risotto and a side of asparagus. It was all good, and the asparagus was screaming hot. I swirled it around in the sauce from the scallops, and they should put that on the menu. My husband got the robusto pizza. So good. We finished up with the chocolate butter cake, and even though we were already uncomfortably full, we finished that, too.

    Ivenise C.

    The place is really nice, beautifully decorated. The ambience is very intimate. The drinks are great, we had a mezcal mule and an old fashion whiskey. The waiters and bartenders are super courteous and attentive. The food is of course really good, it's the same as in Grazia. We had the chicken marsala and the seafood pasta with spicy sauce. Our fav dish was the chicken marsala. They also serve some bread with oil that is delicious. The creme brûlée is amazing! The only thing is that they never sent me the secret code and I had to ask for it at the reception, which took away the fun part a little bit. Also, I would love to see some food items different from Grazia to make the experience more exclusive. But I highly recommend the place and I will go back for sure.

    Fried Red snapper over risotto rice with crab topping. Also beef rib Mac and cheese.

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    Place was very nice. Food was also good on point and many to choose from. Price was just right considering the portions that was given.

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    Great atmosphere, great drinks and food . The bartender was wonderful and added to the whole experience. Look forward to going back !

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    Nice atmosphere, good food and amazing cocktails. Took me a while to try this place but I hope to come back soon

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    Ryan is an amazing bartender and waiter. He makes spectacular drinks and made our first time at the restaurant a memorable one.

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    Staff is awesome. Perfect spot for dinner. OMG the scallop appetizer is to die for!!! Yummy

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    Rude. Will never be back. I thought this type of attitude was reserved for Beverly Hills but apparently not.

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    Ask the Community - The Noble Experiment

    So you have to go inside of the Grazia and make a reservation for there in order to get into the speakeasie?

    You'll need the password. Check the other question posted for how to get that. Best of luck!

    Where can I find the password?

    Call the hostess ahead of time. It's always changing

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    You just go to the hostess at grazia and they will take you in (with reservations).

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    4.0
    (229 reviews)
    14.5 mi
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    Wow. WOW is the word to describe this place…read more Let me tell you about Bella the bartender, the BEST bartender I have ever encountered in my entire life. And listen, I'm basically a certified alcoholic (just kidding... allegedly), so trust me when I say I know a good drink when I taste one. I've sampled enough lovely liquors in my day to know what's good and what's just overpriced sadness in a glass. Bella is COMMITTED to her craft. She literally told me she studies cocktail recipes day and night. Like... how cute is that? Meanwhile I can barely commit to folding my laundry. Then she proceeds to make me the SMOOTHEST, yummiest espresso martini my tastebuds have ever had the privilege of experiencing. One sip and I was astonished, emotional, slightly turned on, all of the above. This woman has the shake hands of a goddess. I think I fell in love a little bit. Also, shoutout to the super friendly man in the Hawaiian shirt and Bob Ross-style beret. He brought immaculate vibes to the whole place and made the experience even better (for the most part). Anyways, the drinks at this place are phenomenal. 1000% give this place a try. And if you get Bella as your bartender, congratulations- you ARE one of God's favorites.

    Great service with a smile! Bella is amazing and made the experience even better. The atmosphere is…read morewelcoming, the vibe is fantastic, and I highly recommend stopping by.

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    Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

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    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    13.0 mi
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    Great, great, great experience. The bartender was super cool and knowledgeable about all of the…read morewhiskeys. As a whiskey guy, it was great to go to a place that had an extensive collection, and to have a bartender who knew his stuff. The bonus was the whiskey cake; it was the best.

    Food - 4.5/5 Service - 4/5…read moreAmbiance - 3.5/5 I had only heard mixed reviews regarding this place going in, so I figured my experience was going to be the same, but it was an overall very positive one. The ambiance was nice as we walked in, and after being quickly seated next to a window, the atmosphere was nice. They did end up covering the window before we started eating, and the little bulb way above us and candle did not really provide light enough for us to eat (I get it is mood lighting, but I like seeing what I eat). The food was really solid, though. A few times I've been in the past it was all too salty, but this time around it was much better. I got the Farm Bird, and it was very juicy and had a very nice crunch. The Fish and Chips were nice and flaky, while the Pork Chop was extremely juicy and rich. The shrimp in the rigatoni was definitely oversalted, as well as the broccolini greens in the pork chop dish. The appetizers we got (Brussels Sprouts and Spinach Artichoke Dip) were both okay, though I prefer garlic bread to the chip for the dip and the sprouts were a little one note. The whiskey cake itself was very good, though I recommend only one plate for a group of 6 or less because of how rich it is, especially if you get the ice cream addition. Overall a very surprising experience, and while it carries a heavy price tag, it is absolutely a good choice if you're looking for a nicer meal out here.

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    FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

    FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

    3.3
    (230 reviews)
    11.2 mi

    frnds! how many us of have them?! wow! i finally made it to…read moregirls night thursdays at frnds. it's advertised as $2 oysters and $2 martinis. frnds is located in west u/rice village along the strip where urban outfitter's used to reside and across from lululemon. i arrived around 5:30 for happy hour and it was maybe four other tables inside. we were greeted by the hostess and walked over to a table. i love the layout and color scheme. i sat in the chair and hated it. only because in order to be comfortable i had to position my legs to the outside of the table. nevertheless, i was comfy. the happy hour menu has a nice food and drink selection. we ordered the flight because my friend wanted tequila in her martinis and i ordered an extra dirty martini with three olives. the lychee martini was very good. the watermelon was overly sweet. i ordered an extra dirty martini with 3 olives but they were out of olives. the martini was poured nicely and tasted great even without the olives. the hookah service was exceptional as well. he was able to describe the different flavors and even advised what to do in case we didn't like what we chose. it's a separate service so he took payment directly. our server (i can't remember her name but she had curly hair, long brown tapered square nails and glasses) was very attentive and made sure to check on us as she walked by to her other tables. later in the evening it began to become a little busier. we ordered raw & chargrilled oysters, chicken tenders, french fries, african jollof rice bowl and crab fingers to share for the table. i'm moreso of an east coast oyster girl but i enjoyed the chargrilled. there were also good but my preference is east coast. the chicken tenders were well seasoned as well as the fries. although crab fingers are listed under shareables, i don't recommend sharing you receive (5) crab fingers in a bowl with a remoulade sauce at the bottom. it's definitely not papadeaux crab fingers however they were rich in flavor and the sauce was amazing. the star of happy hour was the african jollof bowl. the rice was cooked perfectly with a nice suya spice. the bowl was topped with two different proteins and sliced plantains. i could've eaten another one of those myself. our total bill came to about $55 dollars each with gratuity included. i'm glad i finally was able to try girls night out at frnds.

    I finally checked out FRNDS for their $2 martini and oyster happy hour…read more I want to start by saying the vibes are GREAT. Music was bomb and the manager was so sweet! The lychee martini was great (could've been a bit colder) but definitely nothing to cause fuss about. I loved the shrimp deviled eggs but the chargrilled oysters fell flat to me. Being a New Orleans native, I can be a bit of a snob about oysters. Overall, I'll definitely be back for the drinks and the ambiance.

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    Lee's

    Lee's

    4.4
    (102 reviews)
    11.5 mi

    Holy s***!!!!!!!!! I was completely ASTOUNDED by this…read moreestablishment. Our server was great and she gave us free birthday shots!!! Which was an added bonus. Everything we tried was AMAZINGGGGGG. I had the oysters, raviolis, duck fat fries, and pepperoni pizza and OMFFFFGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There are NO WORDS to describe this food. I was ASTOUNDED. The cocktails are spectacular too. This is a place I would come for a night out with the girls, a chill first date, a birthday, a pregame, pretty much ANY OCCASION. I absolutely love this place and cannot wait to be back again! Thank you so much for having us!

    My husband and I made a reservation here for a light dinner and to try out their cocktails. There…read moreis free parking and the door to Lee's is on the side of the side of the building with a lack of decorations, just past the Owl Bar patio. When you open the black door, the hallway is enveloped in red lights as you go up the stairs to check in. It definitely gives that hidden vibe. There were two areas and the room farthest away was more quiet and brighter. It's very intimate and comfortable. I really liked how the music wasn't too loud so you can still hear your conversation and our waiter gave great suggestions. He was very friendly and cracked some jokes with us. We had two pizzas and 4 drinks. We really prefer the corn star over the summer squash. The corn star was slightly sweet from the corn bits and has a sharp taste of the shishito bits with a mellow connection with the cheese. The summer squash was not as impressive. We still ate both pizzas without a problem. Note that these are small pizzas and we didn't have any left overs to take with us. As for drinks, we had the Mattress Actress (vodlka), Harvey's Banger (gin/orange liqueur), Franny (frangelico), and Mini Mart (non-alcoholic). All four drinks are really good so it'll depend on your preferred choice of liquor. The strongest flavor was Mattress Actress with a shot of champagne. Harvey's banger and Mini Mart has a nice balance, not too strong, not too light. Franny did leave an impression. Overall, all of these four drinks were great and would try again. This is a great place for date nights, double dates, small group of close friends. The bar's menu is more focused on cocktails and snacks / small dishes.

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