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    Bayou & Bottle

    4.2 (117 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Kale Caesar
    Tiffany J.

    I've eaten at B&B numerous times over the years, but for some reason I had never sat at the bar until this year. Now that I've done bar seating a couple of times, I think it has become my preferred place to sit. I dined solo before a concert a few months ago. Justin and Laura were working the bar and they did an excellent job! I wanted to order my favorite (Kale Caesar with Salmon), but I noticed the salad was changed to a regular Caesar. I also noticed the increase in price for the salmon so I decided to try something different. I went with the Peach Burrata Salad. Justin recommended adding blackened chicken. I am not a huge fan of blackened chicken but I absolutely loved this salad! It was different from my usual, but it was so good and flavorful! The char on the chicken was perfect and the sweetness from the peach complimented it so well. For my drink, I started with the Spring Branch. It had a lovely lemon, thyme, and apple flavor that felt like autumn in a glass. It was so good and balanced! Laura created it and I made sure to give her feedback because it was really good. I also ordered the the Magnolia. It's gin based (my favorite) with a nice balance of raspberry and lemon. The leaf garnish was a nice touch! I came back with my friend for dinner before an Astros game a few months later. Laura was there and somehow remembered me! Arlette was also working the bar and she provided great service to us as well. I ordered the Vesper 2.0. It's extremely boozy (as a Vesper should be)! The cocktail came with truffle chips. The truffle oil and saltiness of the chips complimented the cocktail so well! I don't know who came up with the idea to combine the two, but bravo! For dinner I had the Birria Bao as well as Brussels Sprouts. The Birria Bao was delicious! The meat was seasoned and tender. The pickled onions and cilantro that topped it were delicious as well! The Brussels had a nice char and I enjoyed the dollops of cream. I only planned to have the Vesper, however Laura and Arlette hooked us up with some samples of their fall cocktail creations that they were working on for the next menu. Both cocktails were mezcal based and they were good! I can't wait to see the final product. I've found that the bartenders are more attentive which can be good if you're short on time. I really like how well they work together. They not only introduced themselves when I sat down (both visits), they made a point to introduce the other bartenders working along side them. B&B continues to be one of my favorite downtown spots for dinner and drinks!

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    Rachelle Rare P.

    Lovely bar to the right of the hotel when you arrive. We came here for drinks on a Sunday afternoon.Our server was very prompt. I became hungry so I started with a burger and Cosmo. My husband ordered a whiskey sour with Uncle Nearest. They have a varied assortment of whiskey. My burger was delicious. The branded bun is a nice touch. I saw a delectable looking drink stroll by and just had to ask my waiter what it was. It was their version of an espresso martini with whip cream on top. So yummy! We relaxed and watched tv for a bit. This is a nice place to unwind. Prices are a little up there.

    Judy C.

    Aybars was our server and he did wonderful! Knowledgeable about the menu and had great suggestions. We did make reservations ahead of time, but it was quite empty when we arrived and they just told us to sit anywhere. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a very chill bar/light bites restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the Lobster tacos (actually really good and each taco had good chunks of lobster in it), Sweet Potato Fries (crispy), Truffle Fries, BB bayou burger (juicy, cooked nicely) + crispy large onion rings with a excellent batter. Drinks - Margarita with tajin on the rim and reposado tequila (pretty strong) Parking - Valet $8 TIP if you have a toyota center concert, grab a bite or drink here first and then 5 min walk to the arena Afterwards, you'll come back to the four seasons and pay the cashier and they'll bring your car out to you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms - Clean, fancy napkins[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Amira J.

    I came to Bottle & Bayou ready for a good meal and birthday celebration, and I got one, but what I really got was the best service of my entire life thanks to our waiter Tawanda Let me be clear: This man deserves a raise, a promotion, and at least one vacation day... preferably paid. He was the sweetest soul ever, worked harder than any waiter I've seen, and made the whole experience feel like five-star fine dining even though I casually ordered a burger with sweet potato fries. The food was good solid, tasty, hit the spot. But the real highlight? Tawanda's service was the meal. The burger + fries combo did its job, but he was the star of the show. Attentive, kind, personable, super hardworking, and just radiating "I actually care about my tables" energy. I wish every server in the world had his work ethic and heart. Bottle & Bayou, please take care of him. He deserves the best of the best -- and honestly, so do y'all for hiring someone like him. Food = Vibes = Tawanda = (should be the restaurant logo at this point) I'll definitely be back, but only if Tawanda is still there so I can leave this review all over again.

    Pork belly

    Fantastic service and food. Came in with an admittedly late and tight timeline before a show and they were super accommodating and quick. Delicious food and drinks.

    Lobster Tacos
    Kameron E.

    Amazing food, amazing service! Kao is awesome, one of the best servers I've had. Will definitely be back

    Mezcal flight 1/2oz
    Shanel S.

    They are within the 4Seasons so you know it will be a great time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cute spot looks like a library and they have private virtual golf rooms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated quickly in a little romantic booth and you see everyone from friends to lovers in the spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The surprise was the ceviche so fresh and delicious. It was late so wifey got the chicken Cobb. Good portion and the dressing was amazing. Octopus was deeelish! I would def return and be sure to bring others. Great service great staff and cayute spot.

    Keandra P.

    The bar of the Four Seasons. Not to be confused with there Speakeasy Bandista upstairs. Located right on the first floor lobby of the hotel. Parking - is either valet at the hotel, or find street parking. I street parked a few blocks away. I came here for the first time early evening, for some pre drinks for a friend's bday dinner upstairs. My friend had a resy. But you could probably just show up and be seated, depending how crowded it is. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The crowd was steady influx. It has a cool simple decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were several people dressed up nice and fancy, for a wedding upstairs. The place has plenty of various types of seating, which is probably the best thing about the place. From high top tables, large leather couches, booths, bar stools etc. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seems like a great place to hang out with a group, to grab drinks & bite before or after a night out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Centrally located downtown. Walking distance to all kinds of entertainment. Such as the theater, ballet, baseball game, concert venues etc. Drinks - I ordered the Cruel Summer. I enjoyed it. It was pretty boozy, so I only needed one before dinner. Service was easy enough. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came back again, later on in the night. It was more crowded, but we were able to be seated again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The group ordered several items, chips/queso, burger & O-rings, fries. The bite of burger I had wasn't bad. I think everyone enjoyed there food. Overall an easy experience, which is all you can ask for.

    Dr Pepper Old Fashioned
    Lisa M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoyed a great service, a dr pepper old fashioned with really nice bar snacks and wonderful r&b music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Discovered some new tunes! [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great place to relax and enjoy great conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    The orbit
    Stacy E.

    The bartenders are so attentive, personable and friendly! The food is good and there's a nice selection of drinks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The lighting is romantic with a comfortable atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drink my son ordered was good tasting but weak since after about 8 he still had no buzz and he doesn't ever drink unless it's a special occasion! The orbit drink is strong and pretty! The apple drink is also delicious! Yes, I recommend this place!

    Chavon T.

    The service and food were great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was chill and very relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tacos were so good. We went back the next day and got some for lunch.

    Dr. Pepper old fashion
    Lupe M.

    I have never heard of this place. Tiffany J. recommend this has a pregame before the Astros game. This is one of her favorite spots and I'm so happy she shared it with me. Located on in the lobby of the four seasons hotel, you get very upscale vibes as soon as you walk in. The service was great and the drinks and food were amazing! I had their Dr. Pepper old fashion and it was one of the best I've ever had. I would rank it the best in Houston but second on my overall list. The carnitas quesadilla looked really good, I was told it was good by Tiffany but she didn't offer me a bit so I wouldn't know. I'm joking, I had my own problems with the massive Birra tacos. They really stuffed these tacos and the pickled onions and avocado on top was the perfect pairing. The flavor was next level and I would say probably the best Birra tacos I've had! I even made the joke "They have someone's Abuela back there making this food!" I will be back again and soon!

    Dr Pepper Old Fashioned
    Justin T.

    Shoutout to Tiffany J for putting me on this spot! We were attending a concert at the House of Blues across the street , so she suggested we come here to pregame. It's a short hop, skip and jump over from the venue. We made reservations, but walk ins are welcome too. Closer to the time of the concert and into the evening hours, this place did get busier. Customer service was ok. It was slow at times and a wrong drink was brought out at one point. It's located in the Four Seasons so as expected, the place was beautiful with an upscale ambience. It's not classified as a sports bar, but it really is a glorified version of one. There's plenty of large TVs around to catch a game. They also have the first ever Topgolf Swing Suite. Not only can you golf on this thing, but you can also play other games as well. There are two suites which can be combined to one for a larger party. They have an amazing whiskey and bourbon collection along with a whiskey locker if you want to store some of your prized collection here. One thing that caught my attention immediately when I stalked the menu before coming here was the Dr Pepper Old Fashioned. I've recently been on an old fashioned kick and this drink was delicious. It was masterfully made and everything I wanted it to be. The ingredients used did give off the slightest essence of a Dr Pepper which not only made it unique, but tasty as well. The only complaint I had was the waitress took off with my cherries before I could eat them. I was told the burger here was great so I went with the Bayou Burger. The burger was made with a brisket blend which gave it great flavor. It was cooked to a perfect medium as requested and was delicious. The hand cut fries was a tasty added bonus. We still had time before the show so I ordered 8th Wonder Rocket Fuel to sip on for it's coffee flavor. Overall, this was an awesome place that I will surely add to my downtown list of places to revisit. I will be back!

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    Service is slow, food is less than mediocre. Too many amazing restaurants in Houston to waste your time.

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    Ask the Community - Bayou & Bottle

    We plan to eat an early dinner here then walk to Toyota Center for a concert. Can we valet our car and pick it up after?

    Hi Alexis! Yes, you are able to valet prior to your dinner and pick it up after the concert. Enjoy!

    Is it 21+ or 18+?

    Hi Hannah, Bayou & Bottle is open to guests of all ages. We hope to see you soon!

    Where to park and is it free?

    Hello Thuy - We are thrilled to hear from you and appreciate your interest in Bayou & Bottle!… 

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