Super causal bar/night club with live music that charges $10 for admission (go through the…read morerestaurant side). We stumbled in there on a Friday night when Mars Hill was playing. Not knowing what to expect, we were pleasantly surprised. Mars Hill is a killer band who plays anything from the Temptations to Prince and Sir Mix-a-Lot to Chris Stapleton. The female lead singer was the rocker, male lead singer was the country star, and the trumpet player, saxophonist, and trombonist each rapped! What?! The guitar player killed it as well. There's a small strip of "dance floor" space where plenty of people were dancing all night. There's reentry so feel free to come and go as you please. I believe you can also bring food from next door into the bar. There are over 10 small tables you can gather around for a close up of the band. Our server was really nice and quick. The only questionable thing was that we ordered four Old-Fashioned, one Shiner, and three shots totalling $120. I think that's pretty hefty for a casual joint. I heard they play jazz only on Mondays. We'll have to check that out soon!

We didn't try any of the food, but we did try the drink, and they were strong, and the bartender…read moremade a drink based off of the type of alcohol we wanted. We went from my birthday after the first lounge we went to disappointed in the music. This place did not disappoint. The bands on Friday night was eclectic and fun playing hits from the 70s, all the way through the 2000s! The crowd was equally eclectic, but there was no judgment, lots of fun and plenty of dancing and singing along. The place is small, tiny and divey, but so much fun.

The front can be confusing to newcomers. They have two doors and everyone is always coming in and…read moreout. The bouncers are friendly and helpful. Wednesday's are EDM and the same crowds come by. They have an outside area in the back where they have a lifted stage for the dj's in the middle and a fenced front where pyrotechnics with all the equipment and props are. They can get a little out of hand sometimes with some having slips or drops but nothing major, everyone is still having a good time. Some nights they have, heating lamps, tables or just an open area.. it depends on the weather. Also some local art, fragrance and clothing vendors, pretty neat. Inside, the bar is chill. Never really crowded. They have tvs playing sports or a movie. Bartenders are quick, drinks are good and decently priced. The inside stage is a good lay out for any band. The sound guy is great and takes care of anyone who performs. However, if the band is inside on stage you can still hear the dj's outside in the back..but the back doors are open and I think have to be.

I only went here one time and it was probably my worst concert experience. The venue was way…read moreoversold and super crowded, being up at the bar was like being in the pit. Fights kept breaking out, "security" would break them up but not kick the guys out, so they kept starting more fights. It was ridiculous, I even saw one guy slam another through the bands merch table. I ended up just hanging out in front of the building for the majority of the show because it was so over packed and crazy inside.

It says a lot about how a business is ran in how they respond to a mistake. Drake's did phenomenal…read morein this regard. Went for a special night, reservations and everything, even arrived 10minutes earlier. We were not greeted by a server for 20-30 minutes PAST our reservation time, and to add on to that no water. We are typically pretty patient individuals, but eventually we flagged a waiter down, and from there the night flipped. I believe the server's name was Michael, great fellow and attentive. The FOH manager, Chris was phenomenal. Mistakes are inevitable in the restaurant industry so we understand. It is what is done after the fact that is a tell. They were great. Food was great and came out faster (On the fly). Now to the food and drink The cocktail martinis are great, cant go wrong with any. (We had the French 76 and Bleu&Gold) The Vin Scully Fries are great for the table Ribeye was great, cooked at correct temp. The Spicy Rigatoni (Zaza) was the favorite. The added sides were great complements but nothing stood out for us. Great FLUFFY cheesecake, I am not a fan of thick cheesecake, and this one was just right for the texture. We'll be back Valet parking Complimentary Limited street parking on a busy road Great interior, comfy seating

Pricey poisoning nightmare!…read more What was supposed to be a fancy celebratory night out ($725 with tip) at Drake's for my MIL's birthday ended with one of our family members in the ER and another 2 attached to the toilet (including my 72 MIL). This was roughly 6 hours after consuming seafood from this establishment. The frustrating part is we actually sent one of the 2 dishes back reporting to staff it had a strange odor/taste and was told we weren't familiar with lobster taste (being from NY this is untrue). My MIL was too embarrassed to send hers back so she ate her entire plate and my husband had about 1/4 of his before exchanging it for an alternate dish. As an emergency service provider I fully understand medical incidents like this can happen anywhere, but what prompted this review was way the situation was handled following my reporting. After reporting the incident to management we were met with what felt like an aggressive line of questioning about the members of our medical team and related details. I was told the incident would be escalated to upper management and the team would reach back out, but this never happened, even after a follow-up email. So, it's safe to say after spending a significant amount of money on what was supposed to be a special evening, the entire experience left a very bad taste in our mouths. At the very least, I would have expected some sort of gesture of goodwill or attempt to make the situation right -- even something as simple as a gift card or invitation to return for a better experience. Unfortunately, that never happened. Based on this experience, I would not choose to return and cannot recommend Drake's to others.

Drinks was hitting! Food was delicious, I had the hot baby burger, funnel cake fries & one drink…read more We sat at the bar and service was pretty decent. Huge TVs. It was a reminder that I need to start going back to D&B and not other bars for a better price and experience. Mondays Sundays and thursdays are $10 wings (10 whole wings for 10 bucks).

Saw the billboard going north on I-35 over by Dave & Busters about 40ft tv screens so we decided to…read morepull over and watch the thunder game. Well we walked in and come to find out that half of the area is booked and the other half is closed because they didn't have enough wait staff. So they preceded to sit us in the corner in the worst possible seat away from any tv. (I think the view from my couch was better). Anyway false advertisement? Yes. Would not recommend we are headed to BWW.

I have seen countless great shows at the Granada through the years. Heck I remember seeing movies…read morehere when I was a kid (saw a 3D movie with the glasses - maybe some kind of creature from the black lagoon or something - yeah I'm old!). Sound is always good. I like the staggered standing levels. If you want to get into the action up front you can do it but I prefer to be in the second level which is close but I don't have to worry about a mosh pit or anything. A few different bars - lobby or just inside the theater to keep you hydrated. Parking can be easy on Greenville in certain places if you know where to look although as new restaurants are opening nearby I'm gonna lose my go-to parking. Love that the CD World owner bought this place years ago and made it such a great venue. Also love that it's in my hood.

I'm always finding fun and free things to do in DFW, and this one is a gem. I've been twice and had…read morea blast both times. Doors open at 6 PM, so get there early unless you want to be part of the overflow squad. But honestly, even overflow isn't tragic. If you miss the rooftop, you can still watch the movie downstairs or out on the patio. Before the movie starts, they do trivia about the film, and if you get the answers right you win prizes like tickets or candy. So far they have shown Cruella and Hocus Pocus, and the energy has been great every time.

Great beers on tap, plus wine. Great flatbreads and other good bar food. They have a variety of…read morelive events too, so you can come out and meet new people. Trivia night, open mic music, etc.

My family and I decided to try Guitars and Growlers. We parked in the parking lot, walked in, and…read morechecked out the space. It's a cool restaurant that has a lot of seating, and cool decor with Guitars displayed on the wall and a small stage for performers. We walked up to where you order. It was counter service and the guy that took our order was laid back. We paid, he gave us a number and then we chose a place to sit and waited for our food. We ordered several items to share. We started off with a charcuterie board that had meats, cheeses, nuts, fruit, and toasted bread. It was really good. The bread was able to hold the ingredients and was nice and crispy but not overly crispy. The meats were good and the different cheeses were flavorful with different textures. The fruit was fresh and the nuts were a nice crunchy addition. Very yummy start. We also shared the Tejas Nachos with Brisket. The Nachos come with tortilla chips covered in cheese, queso, jalapenos, tomatoes, and crema. They were okay. The Brisket was plentiful. There was a lot of cheese and queso spread out all over the nachos. It was a little too much. The chips got soggier the closer you got to the bottom of the pile. Our last shared item was the ZZ Top BBQ Flatbread. It was okay. It came with an overabundance of cheese. It also came with jalapenos, BBQ sauce, and we ordered it with Chicken. It was okay. The cheese was gooey but overwhelming. The jalapenos added a spicy flavor and the BBQ sauce was tasty. Overall the restaurant has a cool atmosphere with good service. The counter service, ordering and paying process was quick and easy. Everytime someone brought our food to us they were friendly. The food was okay and literally very cheesy.

Shane is the world's best bartender!!!! Y'all need to come here the drinks were so potent and…read morestellar seriously would 1000% recommend

Great Bar, plenty of parking . Whiskey and Coke is $7 not bad and it's pretty good pour. Live bands…read moreplenty of elbow room. Good bar

What a fantastic find and how lucky to Lounge Here have it in Lakewood!…read moreWarm, welcoming staff and servers, accommodating and attentive. We made reservations and requested a booth and they seated us having acknowledged our request. The service ? Superb. Food? Creative, delicious and played beautifully! The space is welcoming, intimate, ideal for chill and convos. Lounge Here offers full bar, too. Live music on certain evenings, with what little bit we got to enjoy being ideal for the space and environment. If you want a varied and inspired menu, and great vegetarian offerings too) this is your place. Lounge Here is a brilliant gem among East Dallas Lakewood dining offerings! We are heading there again next week. Five stars and to ten more years! Thanks "LH!"

Omg I really enjoyed my solo date! Skylar was my waiter, he was so attentive. Although he's fairly…read morenew he navigated the menu like a long time employee. I asked for his recommendations, everything he recommended was super yummy.. I started with some deviled eggs! The splash of hot sauce complimented the eggs so well and the crunch of the bacon put a nice twist to it. I really enjoyed the filling it wasn't too sweet nor did it have a lot of extra ingredients. 10/10 for sure!! For my entree I went with the blackened snapper, I subbed mashed potatoes instead of the potato salad. I'm very particular about my potato salad I was too nervous to try it. After speaking with Paula I wish I would've tried it. No worries I'll come back just to try it. This snapper is good some of the best blackened snapper I've had. It was so moist and flaky the cream sauce made it even better. Chefs kiss for sure! 10/10 For dessert I had the flourless chocolate cake, if you're a chocolate lover this will be your go to. Although it says cake to me it had more of like a fudge texture. The raspberry sauce really helped out with cutting the sweetness of the chocolate. The restaurants fairly small, they have a huge selection of alcohol. I wasn't able to order a drink I was still sobering up from the night before. The bartender I didn't get her name she was super pleasant and helpful as well! I'll most definitely recommend lounge here

Quaint but extremely pleasant! Located in an Addison busy shopping center, this location has…read moreplenty of parking and it offers valet. The bar area and its selection is plentiful. A must try, the martinis delicious! My girlfriends and I try a little bit of everything: fresh oysters, seafood nachos, ribs, salmon, etc. Everything was on point and the servers were very knowledgable and friendly.

Made our reservations for 4 via OpenTable. Your seating choice is apparently misleading because we…read moreselected "standard" seating thinking that would be the dining area. It's definitely different than sitting in the bar section in very small tables and booths next to the bar. I would never choose to sit in the tables in the bar area. Unfortunately, as our luck would have it, whenever we select the standard seating, we tend to be sat in the small bar tables. This time I asked them to move us. They accommodated us (there were two large booths available in the main area), but the attitude was not great in doing so. The bar seating issue is enough to make me think about whether I want to go there again. Our server, Madison, was great. She was helpful, friendly, communicated well, and let us set the pace. Started with cocktails, which was an interesting experience, because the bar had some difficulties and so each of four drinks was brought out one at a time with a few minutes in between each. Not a huge deal but weird. Enjoyed a couple of wedge salads, which were nice. For entrées, one couple shared the flat iron steak, which they both enjoyed. The crabcake and fillet special was very good. The fried pork rustica was excellent. It's a lot of pork, but I would recommend it.

This is my favorite merit coffee location, they always get my latte just right. I love that their…read morecoffee isn't too bitter- it tastes smooth and sweet, yet it still has a distinct coffee taste. I also buy their bags and use it at home in my Keurig (they ground the beans for me if I ask). I also loveee their pastries. The strawberry pop tart and the kolache is great. Their merch is really cool. Just know that this location has very little seating space.

Merit Coffee is one of those places that just gets it right every single time…read more No matter what seasonal drinks they roll out -- and they always have something fun and creative -- my husband sticks with their classic black cold brew, and it never disappoints. Smooth, bold, perfectly balanced... it's become his non-negotiable order, and honestly, I get it. I don't usually grab anything from the bakery case, but everything always looks so fresh, delicious, and beautifully presented that it's tempting every visit. You can tell they take pride in what they offer. Circle is consistently friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. It's the kind of service that feels genuine and makes you look forward to coming back. Whenever I'm in the area, Merit Coffee is an automatic stop -- great drinks, great people, great vibes. Always a highlight! P.S. There's always folks working here, so it must be a popular spot to answer a few emails.