A nice neighborhood spot for drinks and bites - I have been here for their brunch and keep meaning to go back for dinner. They have a limited menu of food, but lots of good options beyond your typical bar food. Full bar that can make whatever you want on top of house margaritas and cocktail concoctions. They have a small interior and 2 covered patios, so definitely a nice spot to come when the weather cooperates. Parking: small private lot or street. read more

This is my first time ever leaving a review on any restaurant/bar and unfortunately it happens to be one of my favorite cocktail bars in the city. This past Friday night, my sister, friend and I came into BLT for a few drinks and bites. We sat at a table inside, had a round of martinis, made by bartender Jeremy (bald white guy) upon yelling that our martinis were ready, he also made a snide comment about us not getting up in time, though maybe 10 seconds had passed since he called for our drink order. Once we finished our first round my friend and I split one more martini and my sister got a beer, we also ordered 4 dishes, which we ate. After eating we wanted a nightcap at the bar. Three barstools finally became available as the place was beginning to clear out some, so we got up from our table and sat at the bar, I informed Jeremy of this and the fact that we wanted a nightcap. We ordered a round of carajillos, they were delicious and I let Jeremy know that, to which he did not respond. My sister wanted to try one of their specialty shots, so the other bartender made us his favorite one, it was delicious and we closed out. Upon closing our tab my sister mentioned wanting another drink, to which Jeremy very rudely told her, " you have had enough for the night, I think it's time you wrap it up, we need to make sure you get home safe". We were all flabbergasted, as we were not exhibiting any behavior that was anywhere close to being drunk. We were having a great night out, we had just spent nearly 150 on food, and we were very polite to everyone around us. We couldn't believe he was literally kicking us out. I have never in my life been asked to leave a place I have paid to be at while exhibiting nothing but appropriate behavior. I have personally also been served many more drinks at BLT, compared to what I consumed that evening and was never asked to leave. It just didn't make sense. You could tell he was annoyed by something and quite honestly his behavior the entire night seemed very manic. I did not observe him have a positive interaction with anyone while we were sitting at the bar. BLT is easily one of the best spots in town and I will be back as I have had nothing but good experiences with everyone else that works there. I just hope their management team sees this and speaks with him on his behavior. I would hate to see BLT lose any customers based on his horrible bedside manner. read more

I like this place for the cheap happy hour , but the drinks aren't amazing the martinis are watered down and the flies are horrible along with how hot and muggy it is along with the parking being horrible! I do like the meatballs and the burger is pretty good just a lot of things going on for it to not be amazing . read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - spritz - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great place to relax and have a drink. Really good hurricanes and salty cat. Delicious fried pickles too

The ambiance is fine, the service was just okay, but the food was really disappointing. I got a cheeseburger. I wanted to try the patty melt that's here on the page, but that's not on the menu. So I got the cheeseburger and it was super-dry and way over-salted. My wife got a chicken paillard. It was super salty and way over-lemony. She couldn't eat the couscous and barely ate the meat. I hate giving bad reviews - restaurants are hard and I'm rooting for them - but this just wasn't great. It wasn't even good. A Whopper Junior with cheese was about the same size, although a third the price, and would've been significantly tastier. I doubt I'll be trying my luck again tomorrow or any other day. read more

Brunch goes until 3:30 on the weekends! Woohoo! Such a vibrant ambience & deliciously, homemade food. Definitely will visit again for the Heights Farmers Market post-eats COCKTAILS: "Wake Me Up Like This" 10/10 - brought us back to Brazil & their caiprininhas:) The green juices with no alcohol were very delicious! They make it with fresh apples. Up next to try: their cafe cocktail made with macadamia & bourbon PLATES: Melon & prosciutto 9.5/10 Pancakes 12/10 - I make pancakes so it's hard to go out expecting better but I'm not going to lie, they were amazing. Not too sweet and perfectly crispy and fluffy all-at-once. I definitely enjoyed their caramelized banana sauce and lemon ricotta! And don't get me started on the cookie crumblies Avocado toast 10/10 - I know, I know. How very basic of me to order an avocado toast lol. But I am thoroughly-impressed with how much avocado they actually serve with the eggs, tomatoes, etc. Most restaurants put 1/2 a slice on a toast and call it theirs haha. I also appreciated that they put all the toppings on the side so the bread doesn't get soggy from the tomatoes! Breakfast sandwich 10/10 - we actually brought the SAME buns at the Farmers Market and it was SCRUMPTIOUS. My dad really enjoyed this plate with the sausage! read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The cocktails and food are always amazing at BLT! One night, they had Monday night fried chicken as a special, and it was one of my favorite meals! Their party melt is to die for - even if you aren't really hungry, you should try it! read more

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This one one of my favorite bars. Their cocktails are so good. My favorite is the salty cat. I tried the steak and eggs, and oh my god... it was so delicious with a lot of flavor! The eggs were cooked perfectly but they were a bit over salted. The bartender was very nice and attentive. read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Steak and eggs, and salty cat cocktail - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The drinks here AND the food felt so specialized in the best way! I had the Bourbon Berry Smash and it was perfect and cooling for this Houston heat. The server was knowledgeable and personable, too! They had these Salmon Steak Frites that tasted like two of my favorite foods had a baby. One of the things I loved about Better Luck Tomorrow is the balance of salt and spices. Too many places over or under salt the food, then I am imagining how I would make the same dish at home way better, seasoning-wise. The ambience has a getaway-from-your-work-day vibe, which is why I am coming back soon! read more

Food was really good Service even better Ambience nice if you like something small and quant read more

Food: - cheeseburger: plain and overpriced - sweet potato fries: way overspiced - French fries: average - oysters: no complaints! - fried chicken sandwich: very crispy and delicious however don't let it sit long because it created a plate of oil and the bun became soaked Ambience: we sat outdoors which is nice but it's right at the corner of Yale and 6th and the sound of cars passing was constant but the outdoor area is nice Overall: food was overpriced but ok. Probably wouldn't come back read more

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Overall, a solid place for brunch/lunch. The service I felt was a bit slow but the ambiance was chill/casual and a nice outdoor area to catch up with friends. We started off with the parmesean fondue fries with egg on top. The fondue was tasty! I got the fried chicken sandwich. It was quite messy but pretty delicious! The honey sauce is good and the chicken is crispy! I just wasn't absolutely wowed and also the service was a bit slow which is why I'm giving 4 ! read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Fries with parmesean fondue and egg - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Slow service, bad food, but cute patio and mid drinks. Sat near the front of the patio by the entrance and still was hardly tended to. We would've ordered multiple rounds of drinks but our waitress literally didn't come over. When I went to the restroom I saw her literally just mingling at the bar and was a bit bothered since we were just not helped much at all. I got the roasted cauliflower small plate and the chicken liver mousse. Both bad. The cauliflower flavor was flat and mostly just dill. The chicken liver mouse was way too vinegar-y - maybe from the little pickles on top - and the sourdough it was served on was dry. Would not recommend this bar lol there's plenty better options. read more

Went here for their happy hour yesterday and I loved it!! The vibes were cute and laid back, I loved the patio seating as well. The happy hour specials were awesome as well, I will be back here again. read more

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Super relaxed environment with amazingy creative menu items and really good service. We will continue to return, I advise you try it too. Since I can walk here on Sunday mornings I have only tried the brunch, but every time I go I love everything. Last one I had roasted chickpeas with a Recovery Green (drink) it was incredibly savory. This time I tried the Hot Chicken and Eggs and was completely blown away. Along with another Recovery Green that I now call my Sunday salad. The service here is always top notch. Friendly and knowledgeable as I'd expect from a Justin Yu eatery. I appreciate the greatbrecommendationS read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Outdoor patio during brunch - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food: Food was really good! Drinks were as well! We got an egg and cheese sandwich. I wish they had bacon :-( The hot chicken was good as well. Only complaint was that the collard greens were cold :-/ Service: Weirdish is the best way to describe it lol. It's self seating and you kinda don't know how to order. Eventually I figured out we had to order at the bar. The bartender was super nice, he was attentive and made the drinks in a timely manner. The other staff members were not as friendly. Idk if there was tension between them or what but something was definitely off. Ambiance: LOVE IT! I love quirky, trendy, antique dive bars so this was right up my ally. I could see myself returning! read more

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I met my friends here on Saturday around 6, the parking lot was almost completely full but we were able to be seated immediately. The patio seating was really nice and relaxing. It was full but we were able to carry a great conversation. We ordered the meatballs for the table and it came with some FANTASTIC garlic bread. It was delicious. I ordered the salmon steak and frites, the salmon was well seasoned and cooked and the fries were actually delicious, very crunchy and yummy. My friends also enjoyed their plates, the fried chicken sandwich and the hangar steak (I think I'll try the steak next time.) The cocktail menu looked super fun, and I'd love to be able to come back and try during their happy hour, when I remember my ID read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Salmon steak and frites - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Better luck tomorrow is a great neighborhood bar. The food selection is a bit more elevated than what you would exact - Mussels, Shrimp, etc but they also serve fries and fried onions (which were fantastic).the drinks themselves were ok, nothing that is going to win an award but didn't feel like they served me koolaid. I felt comfortable bringing my daughter with me but I would not say they are kid friendly. Definitely kid neutral which is what one should anticipate when going to a bar. One of the better bars to go to for a full meal. The 4 stars is due to the fact that service can be a bit slow. read more

I love Better Luck Tomorrow in general from previous experiences but tonight I had to order to go due to a recent covid diagnosis. They were kind enough to bring out the food for a no contact delivery. The quail was delicious and the Bibb salad filling and well dressed. I like my egg not a little thicker than this one but still 10/10 would recommend. I know my photos are from home but make sure you visit the bar. Relaxed on the inside a little more intimate inside. Great place for happy hour or after dinner cocktails. read more

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Would not eat here. Been here a couple times and liked the vibe. However, ordered the fried chicken sandwich and it was raw. Told the waitress and she took it off of the tab. You'd think they'd be a little more generous considering they served us raw chicken. Won't be returning read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Raw chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great food and drinks. The cacio e pepe on Tuesdays is amazing. The pickled veggie plate is a must.

I love craft cocktails, but the food is just killer. You can tell the menu is crafted with love and creativity. I'm going to start with the highlight of our meal: Brussel Sprouts. No, seriously. The brussels are absolutely massive and have this crispy but tender texture, and it's served with this tangy smoked black garlic sauce topped with macadamia nuts. The textures and umami, tangy flavors are just perfect combos. The steak sammie was really good but a little salty and difficult to eat. The steak was tender and absolutely bomb, though, and the other ingredients really fresh tasty. I'd definitely order it again. The Quail was little to split between two people but I'd like to Scrooge McDuck some veggies in that seasoning and chili oil. They have weekday specials like Tuesday pasta night and Wednesday steak/Fajita night (I think these may rotate) and have a great weekday 12-5 happy hour HH of 1/2 off drinks. Their kitchen is open later than a lot of places (until 11). Last but not least, they are not merely dog tolerant but truly dog friendly. Everyone was super sweet to my pup and they brought him not just water but a PUPSICLE (they asked first, which I appreciated). read more

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Honestly, I did not care for the vibe of this place. I did not feel welcome. I was not impressed by the food. The drinks have great presentation but that's it. I will not return. read more

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I've been hearing great things about this place and decided to stop by for lunch with my dog. It was a gorgeous day outside and the sign out front states to sit yourself. There's sections of the patio that are covered and have heaters, we sat in the uncovered area. We were greeted by a friendly waitress and were soon served with glasses of water. Happy hour here starts at 12 to 5. 1/2 off cocktails, beer and glasses of wine, a great deal. I got the Louder than Words, great starter. It's with apple brandy, bitters, tamarind, and rye. I also ordered the Party Melt. It came out hot and crisp. The bread was expertly toasted and was topped with crispy parmesan crust. The onions were sweet and accompanied the well seasoned patty. The bibb salad was dressed well with a tangy vinaigrette. The service was friendly and was attentive, the parking had space but it can get tight when it's busy. I will return to try more tasty cocktails and food, especially during their HH. read more

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THE DRINKS ARE SOOOO GOOD!!! Also tried some small plates like the Brussels sprouts and fries and they were delicious. They have such good specials too. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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This is a great spot. I got the steak sandwich, I thought it was going to be hot since it is steak but it was cold BUT it was delicious. I'm not sure what sauce is on it but it mixed well and taste so good. The chips comes on the sandwich, but I asked them to put them on the side. They did it exactly as I wanted. The fries are so good. They are well fried and the toppings are well balanced. The drinks are real drinks they don't taste like water they taste like a real cocktail. This is now on my list as a lunch spot. read more

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This is place is always buzzing, and it took me waayy too long to finally try it. I'm still wanting to return for BRUNCH. And need to follow for other weekday specials. Love the casual feel here and they do have 2 sections of covered patio seating. Drinks seem fun, and the limited menu has some good looking options. There is a lot for parking but on a busy night you're likely to end up on the street. read more

JINKIES! (Scooby doo watchers get it!) lol BLT was a food recommendation from a kind bartender at Johnny's Gold Brick. And man, he nailed it! Hubs and I were starving in the middle of a bar crawl and decided to give it a whirl. The "party melt" with fries at BLT was our absolute favorite and the perfect meal for our crawl. Oh, so good! Don't miss it! The charred chicken sandwich wasn't bad either. The kitchen staff knows what they're doing here for sure. The bar gives a cool, hipster hangout ambiance and a 70's aesthetic that I like! We didn't try the cocktails on this trip, but we'll definitely be back. Trust me, get yourself some BLT! read more

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Food and drinks were good buy came out to a busted rear window in my SUV. Look out for this place and thieves!

This is a quaint house converted into a bar. Lovely patios where dogs are welcomed. They have a variety of custom cocktails and not the typical wine list. Happy hour is 2 to 5. The food was delicious. They also run daily specials along side of the menu. I will be coming back again. read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Roasted Cauliflower - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was my first time eating here since their recent remodel/rebrand and I am sad to say that I was disappointed. :-( I ordered the mussels & fries and it was very well cooked, but the broth it came with was just wayyy too salty. The first few bites were great but towards the end the roof of my mouth felt so scratchy from the salt. The broth is very rich and flavorful, and would have been perfect with less salt. We also ordered the buttermilk battered onions which were also great the first few bites but became intolerable towards the end because of the amount of salt. Service was good as usual! read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Mussels and Fries - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came here for brunch with another on a Sunday. It's a cute lil spot that embodies that casual Austinesque Heights feel. The majority of the space is patio, and about half that space is covered patio. There's often a short wait, given the small space I decided on ordering the much talked about fried chicken. The server gave me a little warning that the chicken is pasture raised and the meat possesses some pinkness to the color. I'm cool with that. This chicken is double fried to ensure crispiness, and when it arrived, it was pretty darn crispy! Unfortunately it wasn't in a good way. The batter tasted a bit burned, and it's texture wasn't pleasant. Instead it was overly crunchy and more like a thick shell over the meat. The actual meat inside the fried chicken was delicious though. It definitely had a pronounced chickeny taste to it. I wasn't a fan of the honey butter mashed potatoes. The consistency was very runny, with the consistency of grits. The cocktail was nice though. Overall an interesting place. Just wouldn't come back for the food. read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Fried chicken - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Met a group of friends here on a Saturday night and sat outside. I recommend getting here around 6 or earlier-- both the parking lot and the tables filled up fast! There's limited indoor seating and lots of outdoor seating. It was a very trendy atmosphere! The servers were nice and seemed to know the menu well. Ours was able to make recommendations. I got the hanger steak. It was a little bit undercooked for my taste, but it was still delicious. Served on a bed of white beans with a side of mustard. I ordered the Banner Year cocktail. My friends got the fried chicken sandwich and the salmon steak frites with sweet potato fries-- they both enjoyed their dishes. We ordered meatballs to split and they were great!! This place is a little bit pricier than what we were expecting, but it was a fun place to try! We plan to revisit during happy hour. read more

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This is my go to place for avocado margaritas and cheeseburgers (make it a Texan)! Texan adds jalapeños and mustard. read more

Better Luck Tomorrow - Texan style - Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I think I heard too much hype prior to our first, long overdue visit so while we enjoyed it, we didn't love it. Food, drinks, and service are all solid but nothing particularly incredible or memorable. We liked the menu, just didn't feel the food lived up to what we expected. The space is configured weirdly but given the space itself, they did the best they could and the patio areas are really nice. We appreciated the adjacent parking lot as we came with someone recovering from foot surgery. We will be back as we love this restaurant group overall, and I'm thinking we went on an off day. read more

My new favorite place for great drinks and shrimp cocktail! I have a suggestion for the owner: the $20 shrimp cocktail with 5 sauces should feature a "bump it up to a double" with twice the shrimp and same amount of sauces for a discount - - - say $35? You guys do a terrific job! read more

We always stop here for happy hour and the patio. Date nights are fun here too! But really the hh is where it's at, I can't normally afford to get Jim Lahey lot here, but during hh, it's game time! Not sure if a cocktail is too adult tasting? Looking at you Negroni... hh is the time to find out. Sandwiches and food in general are light, which is nice with the summer heat. The menu changes from time to time, but whatever riff they have on the beet salad at the time, has always been a highlight for me! read more

Great cocktails for a great price. For ambiance, it is a little divey, so dress casually and the service is attentive. I have been here multiple times and have always had a pleasant experience. read more

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Food is wonderful, it took a little bit but worth it! Fyi.. the pickle snacks aren't fried pickles i had the burger and fried onions and everything was great. read more

Tonight was hands down the worst experience iv had as a customer at an establishment. These people will discriminate and single you out. I came in repping a sports team and wanted to spend the evening there with my wife watching the game. I was told that we couldn't watch the game and I'd have to go somewhere else because "This was Houston" and they didn't watch anything other that Houston.... Will definitely lose money that way, don't go for any games or sporting events. They could care less about your experience. They are too busy trying to hurry up and get their individual jobs done regardless of who it affects. Don't ever go here. Period. read more