Visiting from California, my friend and I came here after landing late in Dallas. We arrived around…read more2 a.m., and that's when the place really started to get lively. This spot is BYOB, which would have been great had we known in advance, but it's a nice perk for an after-hours spot. We paid $20 to get in, which didn't seem too bad. However, if you plan to fully enjoy the experience, you need to get a section. Here's where things went south with ABI. A young man invited us to join his section that he had already paid for, which was cool. But then, the waitress told him he couldn't have any more guests, right in front of us, and said, "If you want to sit here, you have to pay me $20 each." Wait, what? The guy asked why we were being charged when he had already paid for the section. It was literally him and his homeboy. She repeated it, and security came over to back her up. It felt like we were being hustled. To make matters worse, this was after I had already ordered hookah. If we didn't pay, we wouldn't have had a place to smoke it. So, we ended up paying an extra $40 on top of the $50 for the hookah, which just didn't sit right with me. They also had people walking around taking pictures, then harassing you to buy them. Honestly, the whole night felt like the staff was just trying to hustle us. Since we were out of town, we paid the price, but be cautious about the workers trying to make extra money through some questionable tactics. DJ was good. A mix between Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and afro beats. Would I recommend this place? Not because of the experience we had. It just felt unnecessary and shady to me.

Primarily an after hours venue but they provide regular hours festivities as well. Regular hours is…read morenot packed at all but after hours 2-5 is a more enjoyable experience . Security is strongly enforced here so please don't play around. There is a $20 cover fee just to get in the door. Hookah for two will be $20 minimum. There a dozen of flavors to choose from but there is multiple other fees so please be mindful. This is a BYOB venue so bring Ming your own bottle is highly encouraged . There has been plenty of renovations to the inside and there is many colorful lights. Atmosphere is mainly hip hop, R&b, and afrobeats. There is food available which is below decent bar food. Spacious venue and they also have a pool table and dance floor. Is nice vibe in Richardson .

Certainly a classic dive bar, tailored more for the older crowd. If you're a newcomer, like my…read morefriend and me, who came for happy hour, make sure not to park on the west side of the bar. Initially, we thought the place was closed until we observed all the cool patrons parked on the other side and entered through the back. The mentions from other reviewers about the heavy smoke smell are indeed accurate. If you find it intolerable or would rather avoid it, this might not be the ideal spot for you. On the positive side, the bartender was incredibly friendly and sweet--a true grandmotherly figure who takes care of her patrons.

This place kind of reminds of Quinlan's. I stopped by on a Saturday while I waited for my hair…read moreappointment at Bomb Hair, next door. Good pours, friendly patrons and I have the feeling that the 8 patrons at the bar were all regulars. I'd stop by again when waiting for my hair appointment.

Selected this spot for birthday weekend. Sunday brunch and music. I was not disappointed with the…read moreatmosphere. The music was spot on and the MC was interactive and entertaining as well. The vibe was nice. You must make a reservation! This is what I enjoyed: Side of Lamb chops: 10/10 tender, meaty, nice smoky and sweet flavor, well seasoned. Side of Mac and cheese: 6/10 a bit dry, needs a bit more seasoning, if both of these things were not an issue it would be perfect. Oxtails and jollof rice: 10/10 oxtails were full of flavor and enjoyable. They could have been a bit more tender. Overall the flavor carried it to a perfect 10. The rice is seasoned and a bit smokey and cooked to the perfect doneness. Table bread: 9/10 puff puff style bread. They were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Brought out first and provided with every meal. It had a sweet seasoning mix on it. The mix to me was more for after dinner instead of right before the meal. Dusse mimosa: 10/10 nice and stout. I prefer Dusse over Hennessy which is what was on the menu. Jerk chicken: 10/10 flavorful wings. Jerk seasoning was there and not too spicy. Cooked just right and not dry. Collard greens: 6/10 savory flavor. I am a collard greens specialist and I prefer a sweet and hot profile. Although these are just savory they were cooked to the correct tenderness. Candied yams: 10/10 get blend of cinnamon and sweet flavor. Cooked perfectly.

Tried out this restaurant while visiting Dallas!…read more THE BAND! THE BAND! I'd come back just to hear the band the DJ! The entertainment was on point! Our server was great but she was handling many tables! Drinks: Sidecar (5/5) got two of them!! Food: They start you with complimentary beignet style puffs..eh these are alright...very greasy. We split the Oxtail spring rolls (3.5/5), collard green egg rolls (4/5), Catfish & Grits (just a tad salty but good... 4.5/5), Oxtail & Grits (no real Jamaican flavor 2.5/5), Mac & Cheese (literally taste like noodles and cardboard box 0/5), Collard Greens (very salty and interesting flavor (3/5), Yams (4/5) Hostess: Seemed like she had an attitude and not personable AT ALL. I also watched her rub her bare feet at the host stand. Plenty of parking!

I am committed to supporting Black-owned restaurants and acknowledge the value they bring to…read morevarious communities. Ambiance: Parking may pose some difficulty due to the presence of multiple businesses nearby. Upon entering, I was welcomed by the hostess; however, the loud music from the DJ made it challenging to communicate effectively. The entry doors remained open, which raised concerns about potential insects affecting the dining experience. Service: The staff provided a warm welcome, and our server, China, demonstrated excellent hospitality and attentiveness, readily answering all questions. Communication was somewhat impeded by the volume of the music. Additionally, I noticed that silverware and napkins were not offered prior to the meal being served. Food: I ordered wings as an appetizer and needed to request additional napkins, as well as plates suitable for sharing for which I thought this would be a standard process without asking. The margarita was served in a plastic cup rather than glassware, which was unexpected. My pasta entrée was flavorful, and the salmon shrimp Oscar was equally enjoyable. It was concerning that, although my reservation was at 8 p.m., the restaurant had already run out of sautéed cabbage, an item on the menu. I would appreciate advance notification from staff regarding unavailable dishes. Overall, the quality of food and beverages was commendable. Overall: While the restaurant offers excellent cuisine, the loud music significantly limits opportunities for conversation during dinner. I recommend this establishment to those seeking good food, but not to those looking for a quiet dining environment. There are both advantages and challenges associated with this venue, and I hope the team continued success in the future.

Second time at this place and the wait's are always OUTRAGEOUS …read more Overpriced, can see why it was a lot emptier this time around. The food is pretty good which is disappointing considering the service was so bad that we don't want to come back. Drinks are good! DJ's are great as well when they're on time.

Love this place! Will for sure be back! Very nice and amazing people and plenty of loveread more

Amazing service Mo and Tarek are great! Spacious and great ambiance for a hot date or just a fun…read morenight out on the town!

Ekko lounge is located in a perfect area. It has a large parking lot and there are about three…read moredifferent areas with three different vibes. If you are looking for a grown and sexy vibe, you can get that and if you want a club vibe, you can go to the other side and get that. My friend had the salmon nuggets with fries. She said she was pleasantly surprised and enjoyed them. I had a mocktail. It was basically a Hennessy cocktail without the liquor.

Me and my friend went there yesterday to watch a the boxing match, Boots vs Zayas. And the fight…read morewas advertised as you will see in the picture below and no fight was showed. I feel that this is false advertisement and they should do better.

This is inside the Renaissance hotel on the first floor on the left, right next to a DART station…read more The vibes are what you expect from a very nice hotel that hosts events and conventions. Service is great too, and the food is pricy but pretty solid. I got a simple marg and crab cake and the crab cake slaps hard. Corn aioli was a great touch. I was pretty hungry so I forgot to take a pic before I ate

Located just off the massive lobby atrium of The Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel, Take Five…read moreLounge is my oasis whenever I'm traveling through Richardson! (Actually, this bar is called "After 5" on the hotel's main website.) I always look forward to a seat at the bar right when they open, and enjoying a Whiskey Sour or two. :-) Sometimes I'll partake in the local Texas beers which are seriously good. The staff here is always jovial and professional, and they always make sure everyone's taken care of. I also like that I can head outside to the patio and fire up a cigar while I contemplate the sunset. Look forward to visiting here again!

Such a cool vibe and wonderful staff a great owner. Music is varied and fits the vibe.read more

Went for a belly dancing contest. It was fun. The service is a little slow but it was a busy event…read morefor a sunday late afternoon. All tables had a reserved sign but they still sit you at the tables. No alcohol as it is byob for 7 per person. We did not order food but we did get a hookah. Hookah on Sunday are starting at 39.99. If you look for a good Hookah spot, come to Cairo but beside Hookah not much else to do.

Always a good time here! The food, service and drinks will never disappoint. This where all the…read moreBlack people in North Dallas hang out! Lol.

I made my own shrimp and grits the second time around as most of the things here are fried sadly…read morelike all the "hype spots". The drinks are SUPER strong which is amazing just make sure to drive accordingly. The only good service I've gotten is from 2 specific servers ( one being the bartender ) . The hostesses are EXTREMELY rude and always ask about a reservation even though the place is never fully packed. They didn't have hookah available this time around which was kind of annoying and the scheduled dj was late/had their own so that was confusing.

Today we celebrated my niece's birthday at Miami Vibes Restaurant in Plano, and let me tell you, we…read morehad an exceptional time! Our waiter, CeeCee, was absolutely amazing! She definitely knew what she was talking about when it came to recommending the food. I took her suggestions, and I'm so glad I did! I started the evening with cranberry mimosas and oxtail empanadas, and WOW! The flavor was on point. Hands down, I was not disappointed. Next, I had the crab fried rice, and it was delicious! I also got to sample my sister's oxtails and my niece's catfish and oxtail Rasta pasta. Everything was flavorful, well-seasoned, and the portions were generous. There was definitely no shortage of good food at our table! If you're in the Plano area, I highly recommend stopping by Miami Vibes Restaurant. Come hungry, grab a drink, enjoy some good food, and if you're into hookah, indulge! You definitely won't regret it! Thank you, CeeCee, for helping make our birthday celebration such a great experience. And most importantly, Happy Birthday to my beautiful niece! PS: sorry I forgot to take pictures of my food!

My family went here after an event but I opted to stay home and just get my meal to go. I was told…read morethe service was good. They prepared the meal very well as a to go and it was still warm when they got home. My catfish was big and good but a bit salty. The cream sauce was ok I think a little drizzle is all you need but they give you a lot to go. Grits were cooked well. My Dad got the catfish poboy and said it was good also that they gave the perfect amount of fries.