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    Henke & Pillot

    3.2 (131 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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    Poetry Sundays
    Shatoni B.

    I went here for poetry Night on a sunday and had a good time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The drinks are really reasonable and the crowd was nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . My only complaint would be the hookah. I was there for about 4 hours and I never got a refill on my coals. I advise the guy doing the hookah multiple times but I can tell he was overwhelmed as he was the only person doing hookah. Other than that I had a really good time and the drinks were really good

    Mural in the back of the building
    Sharonda D.

    BIRTHDAY SHENANIGANS AND POETIC JUSTICE!!! Wow! I had an amazingly wonderful and poetic time at the poetry lounge, hosted by well-known poet Se7en, as I recently celebrated my 48th birthday with my husband and our four adult children! First, the ambiance and atmosphere is a very chill and relaxing environment. Upon arrival, each guest was issued a card for one complimentary drink to redeem at the bar. The staff members were well organized, fast, and friendly while directing and welcoming the guests. The doors opened an hour before the show started, and all guests were allowed to hangout on the first floor at the bar or either in the lounging area. There's plenty of space for everyone to move around freely without bumping into one another, and there's also plenty of available sofas, and high-top tables sporadically furnished in various areas of the room. Secondly, as for the drinks, my daughter and I, traded in our complimentary drink cards for a Lemon Drop Martini with olives. My husband and our sons traded theirs for a Kentucky Mule. We all equally enjoyed our drinks very much and ended up ordering and paying for a second round. The bartender was nice and friendly but a bit on the quiet side. There was a tip jar sitting on the bar and we tipped her for her services. By the way, guests were encouraged to order food on the first floor while waiting for the show to start. Furthermore, when it was time for the poetry show to begin, everyone was directed to start moving upstairs to enjoy the show. My family and I quickly found seats near the stage so that we could have a great view of the host and the poets. There's a bar on the second floor as well, where guests can continue ordering drinks and food while enjoying the show. However, the service was extremely slow when ordering food, which made us regret not putting our order in while we were downstairs waiting for the show to start. My husband ordered an 18 piece of fried wings and a side of French fries. The food was served piping hot and was absolutely delicious and flavorful which compensated for the long wait. It was well-worth the wait. My family and I enjoyed the food immensely! Moreover, the show was very entertaining and exciting as each poet and performer showcased their writing skills by sharing their self-written poems or songs with the audience. Not only were they awesomely skilled in writing, but also funny, which kept the audience entertained and engaged. It was almost like being at a comedy show, lol. Some poets were more seasoned than others which was evident in each one of their pieces that were performed. Nevertheless, they were all great, and not to mention, very brave. It's a scary thing to get up and perform in front of a room full of strangers, so kudos to all of the poets and singers that took to the stage. They are truly a team of skilled writers. I cannot recall the stage name of my fav artist of the early show, but I posted videos of him of him performing two of his pieces, entitled, "Sovereign" and "God Body." Overall, I enjoyed the show and the entire set-up of this establishment! I will be returning in the near future. Hats off to the host/poet, Se7en who was also very entertaining and hilarious. I highly recommend this establishment for anyone who is a writer or for anyone who just enjoys great poetry! All shows are hosted on Sundays only. There's an early show from 2pm to 4pm, and a late show from 7pm to 10pm. Early Bird tickets can be pre-purchased on their website, poetryloungelive.com for $10, or at the door for $20. However, if you wait too long to purchase the early bird tickets online for $10, the price will then bump up to $13. Tax and fees are included which can quickly add up, so I encourage anyone that's interested in giving them a try, to purchase your tickets online as early as possible. We purchased our tickets online a week in advance and were charged the Early Bird special of $10 which is not bad at all. Because of great service, friendly staff, a relaxing environment, great entertainment, and delicious food, I gave this establishment five stars.

    Gear
    Ardara H.

    The food is hot and pretty good, had the fried shrimp with French fries, the service started off friendly and great but as they got busy the attention lessened. The Ambiance is a smooth, fun vibe. Super enjoyed the poetry night featured by Se7en.

    Still waiting on a waitress over 30 mins for service not greeted.
    Carla H.

    Never ever will I spend my money in the establishment. We arrived with a reservation for a 40th birthday for a friend d from out of town. Once I heard she wanted it here I was Leary because I had a horrible experience here prior to Covid. We were seated and there was a couple kissing all over one another in/on our reserved section. Wow!!! They made them over to the next section were continued the to kids and touch ALL over one another in a "reserved section". I then never received service for now over 40 mins. All I can say is as a Yelp Elite member this is my second time having bad service here so I yelped this time. I'm more disappointed that my friend had a birthday so we are planning to leave. Cons: poor management and customer service with staff smoking hookahs with no service and not busy. One hour and a half later still no bottle service.

    Corrupt Mr. Bouncer, probably made at least $200 dollars while we waited.  I hope you reported this cash monies to the IRS!
    Tiffany L.

    Wow, I don't normally give places 1 star, but honestly Henke & Pillot deserve negative stars. I have been here on two separate occasions and have come to the conclusion that I will never come back and neither should you. The first occasion was for a friend's birthday party, trying to get in we waited over 20 minutes as we wanted to celebrate with our friend who was already inside but sadly we couldn't get in. Instead, we had to watch other people skip the line as we patiently waited...but during this time, we learned how corrupt and disgusting and racist Henke & Pillot was and left. Tonight, birthday girl wanted to celebrate at Henke & Pillot and you do what bday girl wants, so our party of 10 (6 girls and 4 guys) headed on over. The lounge didn't look overly busy so I thought our chance of getting in was pretty high however it was deja vu! Waiting patiently at the velvet rope we saw many people skip ahead of us/the whole line. What was even more frustrating was Mr. Bouncer said there wasn't enough space for our party but we literally saw a group of at least 10 people leave...After about 20 minutes of waiting, birthday girl decided to have a few words with Mr. Bouncer who finally said if we purchased a table he would let our party in. At this time we decided Henke & Pillot didn't deserve our money and left. Oh but for those still trying to enter, here is a tip...you LITERALLY have to give the bouncer a $20 TIP and he will let you in. Mr. Bouncer you are so corrupt, not only will he let you in, but he doesn't even check your ID! For those who want a tutorial on how to get in, please check out a video I uploaded, but honestly this place doesn't deserve ANY business!

    Floor space upstairs
    Michelle Y.

    Nice bar and friendly bartender. Good size floor space for dancing upstairs, but some of the wooden planks could be replaced or fixed. There's some holes and ridges on the floor that makes it a bit hard to salsa on.

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    On my recent trip to Houston!…read more When I was searching for dowtown bars and dancing, Behind Closed Doors popped up. It looked dark, clubbish, and fun (exactly what I was looking for) and I couldn't wait to come here. After a 25 minute Uber ride we were downtown and walking to our destination. At first we could not find it but thankfully a nice gentlemen showed us where it was. Upon walking in, darkness with these bright lights paved our way. We sat down at the bar, but realized dancing did not start until 10pm. The bartender came over and said to us "we have a speakasy behind door #3" we were like WHAT! Let's go. So, we walked down the dark hallway and pushed open door #3 (hence the name) to find this super cool speakeasy bar. Dim lights, really modern decor, comfy suede chairs and best of all, some really great cocktails. If you are ever in Downtown Houston, I highly recommend you coming here. I promise you will have the best time. We did not stay for dancing.

    Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

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    10.3 miMemorial
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    If you enjoy decadent food, Credence is the spot! The interior is refined but still welcoming and…read morelively with Southern charm. Service was amazing-- we loved our waiter who was a combination of polite, funny, and knowledgeable, and everyone gave us a smile. All the dishes were beautifully presented and flavorful but definitely on the heavier side. - Beet salad (5/5)-- wow, never had a beet salad like this one before! So much flavor with a tanginess from vinegar sweetened by the blueberries and beets. The beets didn't taste very earthy (aka like dirt) compared to most beet salad. This was really well executed :) - Caesar salad (3.5/5)-- Credence's spin on Caesar, which according to my Caesar salad pro diner, didn't really taste like Caesar salad. Also very tangy and tart but the pro still enjoyed it as a salad dish. - Roasted cabbage (4/5)-- big fan of the way they roasted this, perfect tenderness without being cabbage mush! Definitely a heavy dish, especially for a vegetable option, as it was swimming in a butter cream sauce that started to congeal as it cooled off. Would choose this more as an indulgent appetizer rather than a healthy veggie option. I wonder if one could ask for the sauce on the side... - Tuna tostada (3.5/5)-- if you like strong flavors, this one packs a punch. The gochujang aioli beneath the tuna is really concentrated, making it difficult to taste the actual tuna. There's a bit of heat but thankfully I wouldn't say it was spicy. Fun to try. The tostada itself was very dense and almost a bit bread-y versus a crispy chip texture. - Crab fried rice (4/5)-- comes with lobster foam that is mixed table side and a generous amount of crabmeat lumps. The rice actually had a nice texture without being too... grainy / individualized, but it was too salty for me. - Akaushi Wagyu beef (4.5/5)-- loved the texture which was tender but with some chew (was expecting more of a melt-in-the-mouth texture though) and the veggies that it came with. It was heavily salted, too much so for me. Would've been perfect with less salt since there's already a chimichurri sauce with it. - Peanut butter tart (4.5/5)-- peanut butter lovers rejoice! The chocolate filling was rich, thick, and sweet which was complemented nicely with the whipped cream (not sweet at all). The peanut flavor really shined. The crust didn't have much of a taste by itself and was sandy in texture, not sure if on purpose or over-baked and dried out. Either way, the tart looked impressive when it arrived and was delectable-- my favorite bite of the night! Overall a nice experience! Although there was a mess up and the rest of our two salads and crab rice wasn't packed with our other food to take home; I was pretty sad about that since it was quite a bit of food (and $$). I might return for that peanut butter tart, but everything else was too heavy and too salty for me. I'm personally not a huge butter fan, but if you are, definitely make a reservation for a special occasion or date!

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    3.8(1.1k reviews)
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    Lost & Found never disappoints, but this visit stood out because of the incredible service we…read morereceived. Khalil made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect. He had a great attitude, gave solid recommendations, and made the whole experience feel personal instead of rushed. The food was on point, the vibe was exactly what we were looking for, and the customer service was top-tier. Huge shoutout to Khalil for making our night one to remember. We'll definitely be back!

    "Not All Who Wander Are Lost"...And what I found was some great food! Atmosphere is casual, service…read moreis friendly, the vibe is definitely Viking (and from what I have heard, it's really popping during brunch!). We came on. Friday after work during happy hour and the prices could not be beat, especially with their lobster bites (was sitting at about $30, and we got them half off!) Drinks were fantastic! I selected the "Golden Cadillac" that comes with a miniature bottle of Grand Marnier inside of it. Very good. My company decided on an array of appetizers for his "main course", while I went with their Fried Salmon (served with Mac and cheese, and collard greens). Omg! So tasty! The pepper was prevalent throughout, but it did not over power the flavor! I make collard greens at home (and learned from one of the best), and even I found theirs to be pretty good! My company selected fried ribs, along with the lobster bites, and crawfish queso dip, and their wings! I tasted what he got, and we both agreed that the wings were "off the chart" delicious with a beautiful straight off the grill smoky flavor! So good that he got another order to go! Lol. What made our experience there amazing was our server Ray (Rajean = think "the 90's TV Show "Living Single"..."smooches"!)...she was the best!! From her hello, to walking us through the menu (as first-timers), her recommendations, her energy, her smile, and her being very relatable. Loved her! My only gripe was the bathrooms, the ladies room needed attention (and could use a spruce all around). It doesn't help that it is a bit small, but yeah, they need to focus some efforts on ensuring it's upkeep. As for seating and parking, there is a bar area and limited seating toward the front of the restaurant, but it does extend to back of the house with additional seating. There is also patio seating as well. Because this place seems popular, it is best to reserve ahead to ensure your seating. Parking is very limited! They do however, offer valet (but at $20+). There is off-street parking, but be careful since this is a residential area and nothing is secure. All in all, I really had a great time and left with my belly full! Definitely worth checking out! What was lost is now found! Enjoy!

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