We came to The General Public on a Wednesday to celebrate my bonus son's 21st birthday and had a…read moregreat experience. Kaila took care of us and her service was excellent, she was attentive, friendly, and offered some great recommendations. While the menu is somewhat limited, everything we ordered came out hot, fast, and really tasty. Everyone in our group enjoyed their burgers, and I especially loved the Brussels sprouts, shrimp salad, and the crab puffs. Parking can be a bit of a hassle in the area, but there is a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant which makes it manageable. Overall, it was a great birthday dinner and I'll definitely be returning.

Cool, casual lunch a General Public. Food & Drinks were good but not superb. I would definitely go…read moreback for a solid meal and happy hour. I like the large bar at the center of the restaurant. We were basically the only people in the restaurant and saw a bunch of staff just hanging around so I would have expected the service to be excellent, but it was just standard and nothing above and beyond. The food and service sort of matched....standard but not exceptional.

Wanting to give an honest review, this bar has so much potential! It is located in city center…read morememorial city which I love. The aesthetic or gorgeous. That is about it. The menu is short and the happy hour deals aren't great by any means. This place is expensive! For quite literally no reason. Our bartender was lovely. Enjoyed her a lot! The drinks were really the star of our visit. But even those were just crazy expensive! We had sliders and spinach artichoke dip. Both were subpar. No flavor, cold (I actually think the kitchen here is on a whole different floor so it takes a long time) all around not a good impression. I don't want to beat a dead horse, but to say again, this place has potential; would I go back anytime soon, no. Could you enjoy a great evening and date night here, sure. Will you spend over $150 on two apps and 3 drinks, most definitely. You could get so much for that much at a fancier place and with a full meal. Hope to see you guys get it right! Good luck

Service was on point. Jonathan made sure to take care of me every chance he had! Absolutely amazing…read moreplace!

Amazing time at Yard House! Our server Brannan was the absolute best! 10/10 recommendread more

Food: Burger was decent. But loved their sesame bun. Don't see many places still use it. Fries were…read moredecent too but on the salty side. 4 Stars Service: Bartender was friendly and fast. The food server, however, looked like she was having a bad day. 4 Stars Ambiance: packed and live music. 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars

Good sports bar with sand volleyball courts and an open air feel…read more Bartenders are friendly and quick. Food option was a pop up crawfish boil that was the best we've had this year. Young after work crowd on our Friday visit with large groups watching the World Cup and Astros. Overall, a good spot for drinks with friends.

Called to make a reservation the day before the Mexico-South Korea game and was put down for a…read moretable for 6 inside. I called back again to make sure there wasn't a minimum or anything, and they confirmed my reservation. When I showed up on game day, I walked into the full bar that clearly had no tables and went up to a man with a Decoy shirt on who said they don't do reservations. I told him I had just spoken to someone yesterday, and he "you have wrong information, there's no way we can do reservations with this many people - you probably called the corporate office (it's the number listed on their website so that made no sense)" and was very dismissive of me and not apologetic whatsoever. It's totally understandable that reservations wouldn't be possible on a World Cup day. Seems like the staff are not all on the same page, or I was misled to just get my group into the bar (which has happened at other bars during the tournament so it's not unheard of). Had to take my three nieces elsewhere at the last minute and don't imagine I'll be returning after that experience.

This is one of those spots that just makes a great low key neighborhood bar. The parking out front…read moreis small, but you can usually find a spot around if it's full. They have plenty of tables inside and seating at the bar. The patio area has a nice covered area with some TVs, typically with a local sports game on. Typically at least a couple of families are around, either playing a game or just enjoying the patio with a cold pint. Food & Drink - 4.75* Great local craft beer selection! Definitely give the wall a close look as there's probably something you haven't tried unless you frequent the place already. For food, they have plenty to choose from. Starter and shareables such as chips & queso, pretzels, flautas, or spinach & artichoke dip. For mains you can grab a salad or a guilty pleasure like burgers, wings, and chicken sandwiches. I've had plenty of the items and have never been disappointed. I definitely recommend the onion rings if you go with a sandwich meal. That's not to say the tots or fries are bad, it's just their onion rings are really on point. On Thursday they do ribeye night, so give it a go if you're looking for something a bit more substantial. Service - 4* I've found generally speaking the service is pretty good when ordering at the bar. They can get a little busy at times and slow, but never egregious. Everyone is quite friendly when you ask questions and looking for some recommendations. Cost - 4.25* Always subjective, for me, I find their pricing pretty good for an above average pint and burger. If I were to knock it a little, I think some of the larger brewers "easy drinking" lighter beers could carry a slightly less cost, or maybe run more "specials" to sell at volume with thinner margin. Just a suggestion. Overall, I've never been turned off by any of the pricing. It's definitely refreshing to support local brewers and a local bar more than going to some of the more corporate establishments that sit nearby. Overall - 4.5* Whether you live nearby or need a good meetup location for family and friends around the city, this is a spot I'd recommend to anyone seeking a laid back family atmosphere.

Lazy Oaks is a solid beer garden in the Spring Branch neighborhood that has a little bit of…read moresomething for everyone. They have plenty of indoor seating between booths, bar stools, and high tables. If the weather isn't too oppressively hot, they have a great outdoor area as well with covered picnic tables, and even a play space for kids. There's beer on tap ranging from the standard to the craft, and they offer a full bar if you're looking for something stronger. I haven't ordered food yet but everyone I know who's eaten here has said that it's above and beyond their expectations. If you're looking for a place in Spring Branch to enjoy a beer and have a casual chat with friends, Lazy Oaks will be right on target.

This was by far my favorite place to watch the World Cup games while in town! Flew in for 3 days…read morefor the Portugal vs Uzbekistan game. The day before the game we hit up twin peaks after we arrived and checked into our hotel. Although it was cool there, we were looking for more football fans with vibes so we decided to check out Kirby Ice House and was so happy we did! The following day after we left our World Cup game, we went back to twin peaks to grab wings to go and headed back to Kirby's for the next 5 hours for the remaining games! It's a HUGE sports bar with LOTS of TVs and seating areas/options. If you don't mind the heat, they have a huge outdoor patio with plenty of TVs. Me?? We avoided that until the sun went down lol. Inside they still have a lot of tables and TVs or you can opt for the bar and there's plenty of TVs there as well. I love that the vibe in here is super chill! Everyone was very nice. Kim the bartender was the best! They don't serve food but they have different food trucks each day (they have a schedule on their website) and they also allow you to bring outside food just not alcohol. Their cocktails are pretty good and they have a big variety of beers and specials.

Came to Kirby Ice House on Gessner for a work event to host a few managers and catch an Astros…read moregame, and overall it was a solid spot. First off--this place is HUGE. The indoor bar area is massive, and the patio is just as big, making it great for large groups or events. It definitely has that laid-back, social vibe, and it's also dog-friendly, which is a nice touch. Customer service was good, and the drink prices were reasonable, especially for a place of this size and popularity. It did get pretty crowded, which adds to the energy if you're going for that kind of atmosphere. There isn't a full kitchen, but there was a food truck on-site (I believe it was Hearsay). It was okay--not bad, but nothing standout. You can also bring in outside food or order from nearby spots, which is convenient. Nothing super fancy or over-the-top, but if you're looking for a casual place to hang out, watch a game, and enjoy drinks with a group, this gets the job done.

Texas T tavern turned into the "Holland Heineken House" during the world cup and I'm glad to have…read morevisited here the day before the Dutch/Sweden game. I've been an avid Netherlands' futbol supporter over the last 30+ years and never knew a place existed in Houston.. but was pleasantly surprised to have seen this packed house with a very lively atmosphere inside.. They got a DJ, people were singing and dancing along to Dutch songs, definitely felt like a proper watch party. Most of the crowd there tho, like myself, weren't actually Dutch, but everyone was just there for the vibes. That said, we ended up standing outside because it was probably over capacity. Took me a good 30 minutes just to order a bucket of Heinekens. From what I can tell, this place's giving more of a neighborhood dive bar. It was hot and crowded as one can get (probably over capacity if you ask me.. the parking was hard to find in the neighborhoods nearby and we had to walk a good 5-10min), and $35 for a bucket of 6 small Heinekens isn't really the best deal.. but can't blame them. I did enjoy seeing the Dutch orange bus as it was out on display right outside the bar. Great photo op Overall I'm glad to have come and experienced it, would like to check this place out again under normal circumstances to get a better feel for it.

Definitely a no-frills dive bar in a spot of Houston that is off the beaten path. I came here for a…read moregroup happy hour - had to drive through a few neighborhoods to get here and was surprised to find this place randomly situated on an industrial-like road. When I said no-frills, I meant it. The drink selection is quite slim and for someone who go out of their way for beer, there weren't really many other options. Our large party had a buffet of food - all of it was basic but tasty - panko-breaded chicken tenders, chips and queso, and quesadillas. Service was actually stellar throughout our time here. Bartenders and servers came around to our group frequently to ask if they could get us anything. I did not expect that from a divey bar like this. While I wasn't blown away by this place and probably don't have much reason to come back, I can see why folks would come out here for a drink or to watch a game, especially if living in the Spring Branch area.

Val Scott Thomas…read more Y'all were a great team! I was invited out for the battle of the bruschettas and I was treated sublimely. It was wonderful. The food is always great so no complaints there but my brave review is definitely the service. There were laughs, and background information on the restaurant, some of the chefs, and servers and it was also very interesting. We tried so many menu items. We had like three or four boards and several brunch items. Of course, I got the cucumber honey lemonade and I made my friend try it too. Lol. Delicious as always. 10 out of 10. However, I will say that the new battle of the board is not Great like I remember. They had super basic flavors and the ones they did experiment with different combinations were actually pretty disgusting. So, after two boards of those, we got our true blue staple favorites on the original menu. That did the trick! I think I've been to this location once or twice but I absolutely will be coming again!

Super service waiter and hostess Excellent management Scott…read morepersonable caring and professional checks insurers and truly appreciated them as witnessed several tables Enjoyed tuna sandwhich wow great The salmon and small bytes flat breads beyond Wine club well with it as suggested by Scott I agree and wines super try the rise blue and cabs and Chardonnay all great and we all prices and half priced for club member's Highly recommended by Bryon and HIS Angel

Absolutely love this place ! Came across it on yelp…read more.. didn't realize it required an RSVP make sure you get that from Instagram - no charge! Chris served us - an absolute dream! Totally attentive and a total sweetheart! Josh was our bartender :) drinks were superb! I don't even drink gin! Loved all three of my craft cocktails! Jeremy Joseph! A vocal beast! And a multi talented mutant! The perfect entertainer for a wonderful date night out! I can't rave enough! I will be back!!

What a great place to stop in for a drink. Love the cocktail selection - and if there are too many…read morechoices, just choose something tried and true. Tonight I ordered a French 75. The service was prompt. Live music is always lovely. The decor is great and a bit moody. There was no cover charge are minimum spend (as there has been in the past). I really enjoyed it. This was my third time here. Tonight there was a man on the piano singing.

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Drew and the whole staff are amazing here!! A secret little gem that we love visiting!! Always…read moresuper cheerful, helpful, and such a positive vibe. Such a great nightcap or pregame spot! I love it here!!