i am so surprised that i have not heard about winnie's…read more lately, i've been spending some of my spare happy hour time, looking for ones that feel right. winnie's is definitely one of the places that feels right. it's in a central location, there is paid parking nearby or the train. the drinks are decent. the bites are great, and the atmosphere is chill. there is also seating on their patio. i would summarize the vibe as "rockabilly" and as a millennial, i like it. the staff are welcoming, and on wednesdays they have trivia! bonné santé c.

They had 2 servers for a pretty busy house :/ so service was inevitably slow. Like it took 15-20…read moremins to PLACE an order. Vibes were great but we went during trivia night and I guess the trivia MCs were in charge of music because it was PAINFULLY loud. My ears still hurt. The food was fine. Would not recommend the oysters. Not very well shucked :( the crunch wrap was OK. It's like a fancier Taco Bell menu item...with lots of pickled vegetables. Would try different things next time! The drinks were good. :)

i said it once, i'm going to say it again;…read more i love high quality simple food! district 7 grill is that! as a california native, diner culture is in my blood!! (and tacos, avocados, strawberries, and wine- lol) i never pass up an opportunity to visit a diner. district 7's inside is very "dreamy" and i can see a lot of editorial potential. (if you're into that) but very casual. the food was excellent!! crab cake benedict (8/10) american breakfast (8/10) strawberry milkshake (9/10) red sangria (9/10) great portions + great service = left happy district 7 grill has been added to my permanent brunch list! bonné appétit c.

ABSOLUTELY ATROCIOUS!! Let this place die like it's trying to. Unfortunately we were in a pinch…read moreand staying in a hotel nearby so we had limited options. 1) Nobody in the place at 7:00 on a Friday should have been a sign. 2) Waiter never took our drink order. He asked our food order first. We had to ask him if we could get drinks first. 3) When we did order we watched our drinks sit at the end of the bar for 10 min until I had to go retrieve them myself. 4) The food was INCREDIBLY mid for it being that expensive. Undercooked potatoes, overcooked chicken, not a single person at the table of 4 adults had a good thing to say about their meal 5) It took 2 FREAKING HOURS with no one there. When I say no one I mean completely empty 6) Trying to check out and leave. Our server who was looking for an upsell told us he saw a cookie in the back that was ready to go. Thanks for telling our 3 small children that at 9:30. Reluctantly after telling him no several times it was awkward enough to cave. Cookie took about 20 minutes to come out. We had been there for over 2 hours at that point and we had to just get up and leave. If you go to this restaurant after reading this, you deserve the horrible experience you will certainly have.

I really enjoyed my visit to Travelers table! It was easy to make a reservation online in advance…read more They have only valet parking. The restaurant has a nice open vibe to it plenty of indoor seating in a smaller patio outside as well. I liked the different options on the menu, many different flavor profiles, and combinations coming together so that you experience cuisine and spices from around the world from your dining experience. Our server did a good job of providing recommendations and telling us a little bit of background on the restaurant, which was very nice. They have a great cocktail menu as well as some options to get some flights for margaritas and other drinks. I tried the our little Havana, which was very tasty and refreshing. I also had the travelers's table board, which was good. The appetizers were really delicious! We tried the crab samosas, which were very tasty and also the guava empanadas were a must try! Definitely a good place to go for brunch or during your trip in Houston.

10/10 experience. From the complimentary valet parking, to the nice waiter , and the food was…read moreamazing! Now, it was pretty busy in there so make sure to have a reservation. Started off with the crab Samosas that paired really well with the mango sauce. Can't remember the name of the mocktail I ordered, but it has passion fruit in it. It was pretty good but honestly the price for a mocktail vs a cocktail was a 4 dollar difference. Better off with just getting their lemonade which was also good . The watermelon lemonade to be exact . For my entree, I had the Caribbean oxtails. Now, the flavor wasn't Jamaican style oxtails , but it was still pretty good. This dish was savory and sweet. I truly liked how the oxtails fell straight off the bone , so no need to use your hands (IYKYK). Ended the night with their vanilla , cinnamon and ube ice cream. The ube was by far my favorite but all were delightful.

What an excellent find. This place may have some of the best pizza I've ever tasted in America…read more The crust was perfection. The pepperoni with the hot honey was perfection. We also had the Dream Catcher, and, boy oh boy, was it delicious. The cheese was incredible. The pizza flavors just seem to live in harmony. The restaurant was so clean and neat. It had a fun vibe that made me want to return. The service and staff were wonderful. The bathrooms were clean and neat.

Stopped by the Midtown location on yesterday (Sunday) around 5:30 ish in the evening. And it was…read morepretty full with a steady stream of people coming and going. The person taking my order was very helpful making recommendations for me , as I had mentioned it was my first time in. And after a few minutes of indecision , I finally made my mind up and went with the pepperoni madness and a Capresse salad to go. Well despite looking very appealing outwardly, after arriving home, I realized that my pepperoni madness pizza turned out to be not so "mad" afterall because it was lacking...Lacking in overall taste, cheesiness, pepperoni, and personality ! And the salad was fresh , but overpriced for the size and toppings.. So overall I gave 3 stars for service and freshness, but I would opt for better pizza options around town..

Was in Houston for Hyrox weekend! This location was close to downtown! It's located in office…read morebuilding. Typical breakfast spot- almost like a diner but no counter Our server was good. She answered our questions about the menu. The food was good. I enjoyed my crepe burrito. The waffle was soft and with just enough sweetness for me.

I had a very disappointing experience at Good Times. I made a reservation for six people at 1:45…read morep.m., and when we arrived, I let the staff know we had a reservation. We were told it would take a while for the food to come out, which was fine because we were prepared to sit down and eat. However, another staff member then told us they would not be able to serve us because most of the workers were leaving at 2:00 p.m., leaving only one person in the kitchen. When I asked what time the restaurant closed, I was told 4:00 p.m. If the restaurant closes at 4:00 p.m. and reservations are being accepted, customers should still be served, especially when the reservation was already on the schedule. We ended up leaving without being seated or served. This was a very poor experience and extremely unprofessional. I would not recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.

Flood was flavorful with the perfect spice. Our waitress Sabrina was very attentive and helpful. I…read morewould definitely return! We ordered the below dish. All are excellent. Ranked: 1. Buka 2. Black star 3. Golden Veggie pie minies - appetizer Plantains - dessert Coconut chicken bites - appetizer Very busy restaurant so recommend a reservation during popular dinner time.

10/10 experience at ChopnBlok. The ambiance inside is super cute and elegant. I love the wallpaper…read moreand Black artwork. We sat at the communal table because reservations on a Friday at 3:30 were completely full. Our waitress was very friendly and made great recommendations. The chef even came by to check on us and see if things were good. We started with the suya skewers which were well seasoned and delicious. I went with the Golden which came with chicken but I added shrimp as well. It was one of the most flavorful dishes that I've had. The curry was yummy and the jollof was spicy. My friend had the buka and really liked it. Everything was so well flavored and portions were huge. They also have a really great happy hour where you can get smaller versions of the entrees for an amazing price. I'll recommend this to anyone in Houston. And I hope they decide to open a spot in NY soon so I can become a regular.

I love this restaurant! And it's favorite spot to visit when I'm in Houston…read more The food is always fabulous, and I enjoy the libation. My last dish was étouffée with gold tile filet - delicious! TV screens in the background don't interfere with the table conversations. There's street parking.

Josephine's is listed as a Michelin recommended restaurant, and so we visited with some friends -…read moreit was a party of four on a Tuesday evening. I had pretty high expectations. We started by sharing a couple of appetizers - the smoked redfish dip and the biscuits. I'm weird about smells and aftertastes - and was hesitant to try the smoked redfish dip. The dip was flavorful and very smoky - the crackers it is served with were amazing. The aftertaste was tolerable, but a little fishy for me. The biscuits - I could write poems about them. I'd go back to eat baskets of just those biscuits. Highly recommend. My husband ordered the fried catfish platter - it was amazing. The catfish nuggets were crunchy and HOT (temperature), the fries were perfectly seasoned and the hush puppy was a crunch heard around the globe. Sadly, the shrimp and grits arrived to the table at room temp. The flavor was really good, but I was worried to mention the temp issue and have the kitchen nuke them in the microwave. The red beans and rice were similarly room temp and congealed. The restaurant atmosphere was lovely, the service was solid, and on a Tuesday evening we could have walked in and been seated quickly. Overall, it was a nice evening with our friends. Sometimes the company makes up for small disappointments.

Lovveeee anything Bludorn…read more Chose to revisit Bludorn for the start of my bday weekend and it did not disappoint. Service - top notch. Best service in Houston hands down. Food - you really can't go wrong with anything you order here. This time the highlights were definitely the duck and the rice. I could have eaten the rice as a meal and been very happy. Drinks - wine and cocktails 10/10 Parking - you might get lucky w self parking in the back of the restaurant otherwise it's valet for $8 right now. Make a reservation and wear something nice. Definitely a must try in Houston for an upscale experience.

Came here for my wife's birthday. Made the reservation using Resy/Opentable indicating occasion,…read moreand when we arrived, there was no indication from staff that they were aware. We weren't drinking so we did mocktails. Their selection is solid. I recommend the Million Dollar Baby and the New Madness. For the oysters, we did 2 of each: fried, smoked and roasted. I would low key just come back for oysters next time. They were that damn good. I was let down by the dry-aged burger. Even though I ordered the burger as medium, it was pretty dry. I've had better burgers from joints around town. Not worth $24. The Chicken entree was an absolute let down. I won't even elaborate. Some of our favorite entrees were the carrot soup and crab rice. Both were out of this world. For me the food was 3/5, service (aside from staff forgetting occasion of visit) 5/5, value 3/5. Also valet parking is $8. I'm still undecided if I'll be back. Need to recover from spending $275 on a single dinner. Ouch.