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    Little’s Oyster Bar

    4.7 (223 reviews)
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    Jason Z.

    Located near the Greenway / Kirby area near Trader Joe's. Parking is available via paid valet or free self parking in their parking lot. The interior is an fine dining upscale vibe. Service is 5/5 immaculate and as expected for a fine dining establishment. Definitely sets the bar compared to some of the more casual upscale spots around town. We came with a large group and the staff went out of their way to accommodate our party. Reviewing menu items; Clam chowder- 5/5, this is great, solid flavors, presentation, and the ingredients shine Raw oysters - 4/5, solid and well presented Lobster gnocchi- 3/5, this is okay Fried eggplant appetizer- 4/5, very flavorful and has nice texture Octopus- 3.5/5, a bit tough for some larger pieces but overall good when paired with the potatoes Grouper- 2/5, everyone that got the grouper thought it was a bit overcooked/ tough and bland as far as the sauce and seasoning goes Redfish-4.5/5, nice texture on the fried pieces, and it wasn't fishy at all when paired with the sauce Overall, this is a solid date spot and dinner experience with upscale service. Solid apps, mostly everyone enjoyed their entrees, and everyone liked their drinks and dessert.

    Char I.

    Okay Pappas! This place is cute! And they offer a great product! My friend and I stopped by after a function and were immediately seated with no reservation. I off course got my usual sparkling water! We ordered the caeser salad. It is definitely an unorthodox type of salad and taste wise great portion size, ahh quite disappointing. Its too small to be $24. We both ordered the fried snapper the Yukon mashed potatoes, broccolini by strong reccomendation from our excellent waiter Dane! And the Levain bread! The food was really really good and well made! Overall a great experience with great service also ample parking! The bathrooms are really cute and offer hand towels! Very very posh!

    Chi A.

    Took my cousin to Little Oyster Bar for his birthday on a Thursday evening, and it was such a great experience. Our reservation was at 7:30pm so more towards dinner time. He arrived a little early and they had him seated in a booth by the time we got there. There's valet available for $8, but we chose to self-park for free. From the moment we walked in, the welcome was warm and genuine. Our server, Crystal, and major shoutout to her, was friendly, attentive, and made us feel completely at ease right away. We didn't feel rushed despite getting there 30 mins post our reservation. The menu is on the smaller side, which I actually appreciated because everything felt well-executed. I ordered the salmon, with fries on the side, my friend got the jumbo crab cake with broccolini, and we shared the baked Gulf oysters for the table. Everything tasted fresh and was very flavorful. We almost ordered another round of oysters. The ambiance struck a nice balance. While it's fine dining adjacent, it was still very relaxed. While we definitely stood out from the typical crowd (think older, Southern regulars), we felt comfortable and welcomed the entire time. Great service, fresh seafood, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'm already looking forward to coming back to check out their happy hour where the oysters are $2.

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    Tom J.

    Another new, high-end concept from the Pappas family. A remodeled Pappas Seafood, turned high-end seafood dining, was a wonderful experience. The staff was great - made us feel welcomed and regularly checked on us. Service was great, food was wonderful. The dining menu was diverse and too hard to choose from as I wanted to try everything. The wine menu was fun and well priced. Highly recommend among Houston's seafood offerings.

    Birthday treats
    Javier B.

    Finally got the chance to make my way to Little's for some oysters and a good time. We tried a dozen oysters to start off with and they were phenomenal - very fresh and from the east coast (unfortunately I tend to prefer those over gulf oysters). The tuna crudo was also great, especially if you're looking for something lighter and tasty. I normally don't like sweet flavors with fish but the pomegranate worked well with the tuna. The grilled octopus was excellent, a this was a fan favorite at our table. If you're into wine, they have a somolier on deck if you have any questions. Given that we had two birthdays at the table they gave us a special sweet treat!

    Perfect texture and flavor. Tender and tasty!
    Dee M.

    Wow, Wow, WOW!!! Niko, Geo, Hailey, Joey, Crystal, and Chef Zachary were FABULOUS!!! Excellent service. Food was unbelievable!! Every bite was spectacular: oysters, octopus, grouper, all of the cocktails, 10 Star Experience. First time visitor turned long-term diner. Foodie? Refined palette? Lover of spectacular ambiance? This is your place. I will be back. P.S. I'm actually writing this review from the restaurant. Experience so good, I didn't want to forget. Ha! P.P.S. Best mashed potatoes I've ever had in my life. Period.

    Jay F.

    Boy, do I ever DESPISE mandatory valet parking. So, you pull up to the restaurant and there is a parking fee of $8, sometimes more. You don't want to park drop off your fellow guests and find a place down the street so you turn over your car. Let's say your dining bill comes to $100. You leave a $20 tip for the waitstaff. This gets divided between the waiter and busboy, sometimes also the back of the house. The waitstaff has worked hard all evening to make your meal enjoyable. Meanwhile, some 3rd party company is making $8 off of every car being parked. For taking your keys and driving your car a short distance. What a spectacular, welcoming waitstaff and management. We were greeted by several, even though the place was PACKED on the Friday we went. Looking around at the other tables, waitstaff with big smiles, making patrons comfortable. So professional. I joked that Pappas has taken the professional training of the steakhouse and applied it to a seafood restaurant. Thank you, Omar Velasquez and Josh Cerda. And to the second sommelier whose name I've forgotten. By the way guys, it isn't "so-mah-lee-er". There is no "ah" in sommelier. Lol. The video I am posting. On a busy night like tonight the noise level was brutal. Forget about conversation. Tile floors. Reflective ceilings. LOUDNESS TO 11. All one needs is a couple of parties of six loud, shrill voices. I've never understood why restaurants have this philosophy of keeping the noise level up, for the misconception that a loud and noisy place will make people think that they are having more fun. The people that I dined with enjoyed their choices of salads, oysters, cioppino, and their salmon entrees. A lot. Everyone left very happy respect to food quality and service. I did not enjoy my gumbo because I am less salt tolerant than just about everyone. And putting potato salad in the bowl before adding the gumbo broth...for me, not good. It immediately broke down, resulting in floating potato cubes. And mayonnaise dissipating into the gravy. In Louisiana it's still about 50/50 opinion whether to add or not add the potato salad directly. I'd say "skip the gumbo". Note: a few years back, I had some dental work, so, while focusing on soft foods for a month, I had fun using this time to sample the gumbos at over 30 places in the greater Houston area and writing about them. I've also done a lot of traveling in Louisiana and noted just how the style of gumbo changes as one goes from the north (Shreveport for example) down through Cajun country, and on to Houma, New Orleans and Slidell.

    Spiced-carrot blonde brownie
    Annalisa P.

    Little's has been on my radar since early last summer since I had a special connection here, and also a few friends had tried it and loved it. I finally took the opportunity to try it. If anyone knows me well, they know I don't eat a lot of seafood, so I wouldn't necessarily gravitate towards a seafood restaurant when suggesting a place to eat out. I brought my friend who I usually try new places with. Though Little's has been open for about 3 years, it's new to me. Our reservation was for 5:30 pm on a Saturday just after it opened for dinner service. We decided to valet for $8 instead of look for street parking. We checked in at the hostess stand and were seated right away in the dining area near the doors for the kitchen area where the magic happens. ;) The bar was playing black and white films on TV. I wish Little's had purse hooks or stands, but it was fine. I draped it on my chair. It probably wouldn't be conducive to have a purse stand by the table because of the impeccable service and needing access to the tables. They regularly wiped the crumbs, condensation on the table from the drinks, and gave new dinner plates and silverware after each dish. Service was top notch. It gets busy with so many servers walking around, but they are attentive and work like a well-oiled machine. My friend and I were so impressed. It's like Chick-fil-A on steroids. Like another reviewer mentioned, the hostess and a server opened the doorway to the restrooms for me. Who does that?! Little's does that! Rainey (sp?) was our server, and she was amazing. She helped us decide what might be a bigger portion to make room to try other dishes. My friend and I wanted to dine family style too, so we shared most of everything except the desserts where we each got the spiced-carrot blonde brownie. I pre-review menus everywhere I dine, so I was familiar with it. Here's what we had: Lobster gnocchi - *chef's kiss* One of my favorite dishes, though truly, I loved them all. The lobster was so buttery. The crisp potato skin was enough to add a crunch. The gnocchi was pillowy. The blistered cherry tomatoes and that sauce gave it the perfect sweetness, acidity and heat. I could've drank that sauce. Lol. I think bread or something would've been nice to dip it in with the extra sauce left over. Carbs on carbs. It's kinda like Pier 39 in SF, if you've ever been. You dip the bread in the leftover garlic butter from the crabs. So good. Crab croquettes - Perfect crunch to the breading. It was filled with large lump crab pieces which is appreciated. The green sauce (avocado, tamarind, serrano) provided nice a herb/earthy flavor with the slight spice of serrano. Probably to cut the richness. American red snapper - Served with 4 large pieces and a large bowl of sauce ravigote (classic French sauce; to me, it tasted similar to tartar and gribiche). The fish was so flaky, and the breading was light. Loved this dish as well. Crisp eggplant - I love eggplant so much. I'm glad they used the Japanese eggplant. Each piece stayed crispy with a light, thin tempura batter or something. It stayed crispy throughout despite the nuoc cham sauce. The shredded coconut was not overpowering at all. I loved this dish. *chef's kiss* Grilled broccolini - After all the richness of the other dishes, it was nice to have some greens. You could taste the "grilled" flavor. It was delicious and topped with Marcona almonds. Spiced-carrot blonde brownie - Perfect size. Love that the brownie is warm. The cream cheese gelato helps cut the sweetness. The pecan nougatine is slightly hard in some pieces and could be more crumbly like brittle. Chocolate Pot De Crème - A good-sized bowl. Like a chocolate mousse/pudding consistency. The raspberry chantilly paired nicely with the chocolate. The chocolate shortbread was delicious at the bottom giving it a crunch. I had 2 mocktails which were cocktails that could be made as spirit-free. The Cool As A Cucumber was refreshing but pretty sweet and needed more lime. I preferred the Peach Pit which was more fizzy with the peach cream soda. I could eat the same dishes repeatedly here. My friend and I left full and happy. Little's is easily a favorite of mine. The lot (most likely the valet space) says "I left my heart at Little's." I left my stomach and appetite there, too! Special thanks to Chef Zack and GMs Carlos and Kobe who I had the pleasure of meeting at the 2025 Tastemaker Awards for their hospitality. I've dined at many Pappas restaurants like Delta Blues, Pappadeaux, Pappasitos, and Pappas BBQ, but no Pappas restaurant is as great as this one when it comes to food + service.

    Lobster Gnocchi
    Linda T.

    Food is always outstanding and they have the best caviar service in the city. Service is always great and good vibes with trendy decor. Some Favs: Caviar Service Lobster Gnocchi Crab Beignets Yellowfin tuna crudo Boquerones & Burrata I would come more often if only they were open on Monday's! Can't wait to make it back!

    Steak
    Brittany W.

    Little's is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. The food, service, and overall ambiance has not disappointed. I went yesterday for dinner with my mom. Vinny was our server and he is incredible, he is one of my favorites and always on point with the recommendations. Omar was our sommelier and he did a wonderful job helping me select a bottle of wine. 5 stars!

    Grilled Filet of Beef*
    Sarah E.

    Beautifully designed interior that's luxuriously relaxing but not too romantic. Hollywood regency done right while maintaining the pappas style branding. Very clean throughout. Tables were cleared immediately. Service was great. Food came perfectly timed. Did have trouble getting a refill of soda but it was very busy. Offers an awesome selection of seafood dishes and fresh oysters but I didn't think the mains were as memorable as I was hyped up to expect. Our waitress made a big deal about the sauce on the steak so when it was normal, felt underwhelming. The crisp eggplant was delightful. The dessert was SO surprisingly delicious, not too sweet and light. nobody drank at my meal but the drinks at other tables looked enjoyably fancy. Every dish was gorgeously designed. Restroom was clean. Has valet parking.

    Seneca D.

    We went to Little's Oyster Bar for Valentine's Day. They have valet parking for $8 and self-parking. Our table was ready when we arrived and our server came to take care of us immediately. The restaurant has a small patio, a bar and the main dining area. The restaurant is rather small when compared to other restaurants in my opinion. The seating is also very close together. We opted for the Valentine's Day pre-fix menu, which included an appetizer, main entree, side and dessert. My husband had the half dozen of oysters and I had the wild gulf shrimp, both of which were good. We also ordered the baked oysters separately, and they were delicious. We both ordered the American Red Snapper, which was fried and when it arrived it reminded me of fish and chips. I would give it a 5/10. The fish was flaky but it lacked flavor/seasoning. The Collard Green Slaw and Grilled Broccolini were both good. For dessert we had the Strawberry and Cream spiced rum cake. It was delicious. Overall, it was good, but I'm not sure I would go out of my way to return again. It probably would have been better if we ordered a different entree.

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    Saba E.

    I was so impressed by our Thursday evening dinner date here earlier this week. I recognized the location, but the exterior and interior was unrecognizable, but in a wonderful way. The swift valet service, the knowledgeable waiters, Maitre'd, and Sommelier not to mention the seasonal menu. We started off with a dozen East Coast oysters 4 from Maine, 4 from PEI, and 4 from Connecticut, and we were even informed on their minerality scale. Next, our Sommelier, helped us find some interesting wines; my husband and I are fans of German and Austria wines, so we were intrigued by both an Austrian Gruner and a Sauvignon blanc, which paired well with our seafood. We also enjoyed some sourdough bread while we waited for our dry-aged salmon, not that's not a type - salmon! The experience was something else! It wasn't fishy, overcooked, or slimy. Lastly, the dessert 10/10 or 5 out of 5 stars on Yelp - we had a lovely Yuzu and Cassis dessert with some coconut cream, and I could eat this everyday if I had a high metabolism. But, I don't. If you're looking for a calm, quiet conversation focused, and delicious food type date, then this is it.

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    Ask the Community - Little’s Oyster Bar

    Does enclosed patio has AC?

    They have AC coming in from the restaurant and also on the patio, but it's definitely significantly warmer on the patio because ya know, Texas.

    Does Little's require/recommend reservations?

    Reservations are strongly recommended!

    Is Little's open yet?

    They open May 17th 2023

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    Sixty Vines

    Sixty Vines

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    1.7 miWest University
    $$

    Cannot say enough good things about this place. Have had lunch here and now dinner. We first…read morevisited in The Woodlands. Such a good experience that we went last night for date night. First, we got there pretty early for our reservation. We sat almost immediately upon check in. Our waiter was in training but did a really good job. Ordered a whiskey sour. Was seated at the bar so I got to watch it be made. The bartender- man that guy never stopped. He was organized and just did his thing. So many pretty drinks were made while I was there watching. The pink one, whatever it was, was really pretty! On to the food. We got two apps, two meals, and two desserts. Husband ordered the Brussels, Steak Frites, and the Devil's Affogato. I got the Bacon covered Dates, the Pizza, and the Sticky Toffee Cake. The Brussels were good - husband liked them more than me. They were good. Had cashews in them. Little spicy. The bacon covered dates. Think this was my favorite bite. Sweet, salty, creamy. Came we three & I had two. The pizza was sweet and salty as well. The crust was so good and fresh. The arugula set it off so well. Def a buy again! The Steak Frites was so good. The chimichurri sauce was perfect. Just the right mount of citrus. Steak was tender and the fries seasoned well. The desserts - don't skip them! The Devils Affogato we had the first time we ate at Sixty Vines. Had to have it again. If you like coffee, chocolate and vanilla ice cream just get it. Restaurant vibe is relaxed and clean. There were several large parties and what looked like a lot of date night guests. Just try it. No regrets!!

    The bottom dish was tasty. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce had good flavor. The top pasta…read morewas pretty flavorless and unsatisfying. The ambiance was nice and the service was prompt.

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    Nobie's

    4.3(717 reviews)
    0.3 miMontrose
    $$$

    One of my favorite restaurants I have taken out of town…read morefriends here as well and they love it My favorite things are appetizers and the pies And well duh the dilly bread

    Walked in around 10:30 p.m. on a Saturday. The host offered several seating options, a regular two…read moretop table, the bar or a high top. I opted for the high top right by the kitchen, and honestly, great choice -- it smelled amazing. Most people prefer not to sit by the kitchen with all the foot traffic but I didn't mind it at all. Nobie's is a house that's been transformed into a restaurant. One of the bartenders told me it's a 104-year-old house, and the whole place has very "house party" vibes in the best way. The music is LOUD. And it gets progressively louder as the night goes on, so if that's not your vibe, keep that in mind. But I was very into it. Lil Flip was playing when I walked in and it took me back to high school house parties. On shuffle were more throwbacks and classics: Ludacris and "Notorious Thugs" by Biggie. The chairs, however, were not my favorite. They're low-backed and kind of cage-like, with only a thin cushion, so they aren't exactly the most comfortable for a long meal. Started with a cocktail: the Remolacha del Corazón -- beet tequila, mezcal, watermelon (house-made syrup), lime and a tajín rim. You can hardly taste the mezcal, which I'm assuming is the point. I like mezcal so it would have been nice to taste it but the beet tequila is definitely the star, with the watermelon and lime adding a nice balance. Appetizer: Don't Worry, Brie Happy ($18). Brie, local honey, smoked grapes, toast. There was basically no local honey on my plate, but those smoked grapes?! They're topped with flaky salt while they're still hot and OMG!! The combination of warm, smoky, sweet and salty was fantastic. My only complaint was the amount of toast. There was a little too much toast for the amount of brie and grapes, so the ratios felt slightly off. Main course: Jamón With Your Bad Self ($45). Ibérico secreto pork steak, tonnato, shaved Brussels sprouts, salsa verde and almonds. I'm particular about pork, so I was taking a bit of a chance here, but this dish sounded too interesting to pass up. The pork steak was cooked perfectly and had some wonderfully crispy pieces around the edges. The tonnato underneath the pork was really good. It almost reminded me of a Caesar dressing and added this rich, savory element to the dish. The shaved Brussels sprouts were great, too, especially with the almonds and Parmesan. Everything worked really well together. Dessert: Olive Oil Cake. A house staple, and for good reason. A lovely way to end the meal. Overall, Nobie's has a really fun, unpretentious energy. Between the old-house setting, loud music and memorable dishes, it feels like somewhere you go to hang out as much as you go to eat. Just know what you're getting into with the volume and the seating -- this is not exactly a quiet, polished fine-dining experience, and that's kind of the charm.

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    Nobie's - Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

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    Robobby's back-$20. my 2 favorites! Mezcal and egg whites! Wasn't worth the price tag! Zaddy spilled the first one so had to get another!

    Milton's American Trattoria - Our beautiful wedding cake

    Milton's American Trattoria

    4.6(111 reviews)
    1.4 miWest University

    Love the ambiance of Milton's. The entrance was a little hidden, but this place felt so intimate…read moreand snazzy with an upscale diner feel. It's unique in the sense that it's connected to it's bar, Lee's. I love all of their little details and decor. They also have a little photo booth at the entrance that's quite popular and very cute. Service was great. Our server was so hospitable. We had a sampler of their appetizers and entrees and shared it among a party of 4 and it was so much food. Loved the Chitarra and parmesan chicken the most, but everything else honestly was so good as well. Definitely will be returning.

    We tried Milton's out for a somewhat spontaneous date night and it was a good choice…read more Nice atmosphere without being overly stuffy and beautiful decor. Intimate/cozy setting For our meal we had the arancini, broccoli ceaser, chicken parm, rock shrimp scampi. Every entree has an extremely generous portion of freshly grated parm on it-almost comically so. Arancini was delicious, crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Broccoli ceaser was a bit surprising. When I read charred in the description I imagined a warm salad, however this was chilled chopped broccoli. It tasted as if it was cooked in beef tallow and had a surprisingly smoked brisket like taste. I didn't love it. Hubs liked it more. The chicken parm was good. Rock shrimp scampi was delicious. To me, it tasted a bit like if sour cream and onion lays flavor were distilled into a creamy citrusy sauce. We were too full for dessert but maybe next time as I want to return! Service was excellent and prices weren't off the charts. Overall would definitely recommend!!

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    Traveler's Table

    Traveler's Table

    4.4(2.5k reviews)
    1.4 miMontrose, Fourth Ward
    $$$

    Traveler's Table makes a compelling case for exploring the world through food. The menu's…read moreinternational range is part of its appeal, and the execution makes the experience worth returning for. I visited with friends, and the evening came together effortlessly. We secured a table without difficulty, and the staff were attentive, accommodating, and welcoming throughout dinner. The portions struck an excellent balance: satisfying while leaving room to explore the menu and enjoy dessert. The drinks were equally impressive, complementing the food and contributing to a well-rounded meal. The setting brings it all together. The dining room is lively, and the décor gives it a distinct personality without sacrificing comfort. It feels like a place where you can settle in, enjoy good conversation, and make an evening of dinner. Traveler's Table gets the combination right: memorable food, excellent drinks, thoughtful service, and an inviting atmosphere. An enthusiastic five stars.

    We came here during Houston Restaurant Week, and I noticed that the website has still not been…read moreupdated to reflect what happened to the former owners. We had a 7pm reservation for two, and it was in a corner with a small table and high bar stools. It was very hot. We were sweaty, and I am normally very cold in restaurants. I think they go a little overboard with saying that having food here is like traveling the world and breaks down barriers. I like the concept though. They could do more with the decor to give it more of a world traveler vibe. They definitely tried. They were playing American hip hop music, which does not fit the international theme. We got the three course dinner, which was $60 each plus tip. The food was good but did not feel like it was worth the price. For appetizers, we got the Mochiko Chicken and Crispy Pork Belly in Pasilla Sauce. We liked the chicken a lot, and it came with a sweet mango chutney and spicy mayo sauce. The pork belly was alright. It was pretty standard. For entrees, we got the Singaporean Shrimp Laksa and Nigerian Suya Skewers. I liked the noodles and curry, but the fish cakes were not that appetizing. The skin was much bigger than the meat inside, so it would weirdly inflate or deflate. The shrimp came with their tails on, so I got my hands slimy with curry. I did not personally try the beef, but I was informed it was a 3.85/5 and 4/5 with the sauce. The laksa was a decently sized portion, but the beef was quite the small portion with a few chunks and a bit of rice and tomatoes. For dessert, we enjoyed the Orange Torta Caprese and New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding. I was kind of confused why the chocolate cake was called torta. It was very small but nice and rich. The orange flavour was strong. The bread pudding, on the other hand, was very big. Although it wasn't pudding. There was a large piece of the bread in whole form. It was delicious. I did not taste bourbon.

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    The Toasted Coconut - Pain Killer

    The Toasted Coconut

    4.3(600 reviews)
    0.7 miMuseum District, Montrose
    $$

    When you're stuck in town but want to feel like you're in a tropical destination, The Toasted…read moreCoconut is where you need to come. The team behind the popular restaurant Nobie's opened up this tiki inspired restaurant. Tiki bars happen to be one of my favorite varieties of bars so I was more than excited to finally check it off my list. I had recently seen them on the Food Network as well. They share a lot with another popular dining spot so parking can be a little difficult in their lot. You can find street parking or park across the street in an overflow lot. Customer service was great from start to finish. We had just ate next door and our intentions were to come in here just for cocktails, but I couldn't leave without trying some of the popular items. I wanted the most tropical drink I could find on the menu so I started off with the Blue Hawaiian. I saw fire on the description so my extra self needed to have it. I'm a big rum guy so this drink was right up my alley and very boozy with two types of rum. It was very coconut forward with pineapple being the secondary flavor. One was enough for me to feel just right. Since we had just ate, we decided to share the World Famous Cheeseburger. This was a great burger. I don't know if they were going for the smash effect, but it had smash burger characteristics. It had all my favorite things that are musts on a burger like American cheese and red onions. It also had a very nice chili aioli that added great flavor to the burger. I came on another stop for a drink visit shortly after and tried the pork dumplings and popcorn chicken. These were also very good. If I lived in the area, this place would easily be a place I would frequent often. I will most definitely be back!

    Passed by this place multiple times and finally decided to stop in for drinks and appetizers…read more The ambience grabs your attention just walking into the restaurant they have string lights along the walkway and low amber lights as you go inside. They have an outdoor eating area, a bar area, and seating in the very back. It's very spacious, comfortable, and intimate. The theme of the restaurant is seen all over from the moment you enter, to the music, the menu and the restroom. They paid close attention to detail with decorating. We had an amazing server, delicious drinks (a must try), and ok food. We ordered four drinks the painkilla, vamos à la playa, captains grog, and the Hemingway daiquiri. All were great drinks and we loved how they give you flavor characteristics of the drinks on the menu. The appetizers that we ordered were the sweet and sour cauliflower and the pork dumplings, which is why I gave this place four stars. The presentation of both appetizers were excellent. However, the pork dumplings were disappointing. They came with only six dumplings for $17, were served cold, and are very bland. In my opinion, they weren't worth the price. On the other hand, the sweet and sour cauliflower was our favorite and is definitely a must-try.

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    Painkillers that really do what their name implies.....

    The Toasted Coconut - Pain Killa (left) Mai Tai (right)

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    Nancy's Hustle - Shrimp cavatelli

    Nancy's Hustle

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    3.5 miEaDo
    $$

    Okay, Nancy's Hustle is officially a HIDDEN GEM!…read more I chose this place for dinner based on a recommendation, and it absolutely did not disappoint. This was the dinner portion of a first date, and the vibe was PERFECT. First things first--Nancy's Hustle is kind of tucked away, so you need to know where you're going. Map yourself there and pay attention because you could easily pass right by it. But once I opened that door... YES! It's a small, intimate restaurant with low lighting, a bar, table seating and a patio. We arrived before the patio opened at 7:00, which was perfectly fine with me because I actually prefer sitting at the bar. The whole space just had that cozy, intimate, grown-folks-date-night feel without trying too hard. We started with cocktails. My date ordered one of their summer cocktails--I cannot remember the name to save my life --but it was a beautiful yellow drink served with a pineapple slice, and it was GOOD! I stuck with my favorite, a classic Long Island, and they made it perfectly. Now let's talk about this FOOD! We tried the Parmesan and Pancetta Croquettes, and they were delicious. Crispy on the outside and incredibly soft, creamy, savory and cheesy inside, with shredded Parmesan across the top. Even the presentation was beautiful. I ordered the cheeseburger, and I almost NEVER get excited about somebody changing up a burger, but this one came on an English muffin and IT WORKED! The fresh beef smash burger was cooked perfectly. I left off the pickles, aioli and onions, but otherwise I wouldn't have changed a thing. It was honestly one of the best-prepared burgers I've had in a while. Then, halfway through my burger, I discovered they had French fries. How did I miss the fries?! So of course I ordered them late, and I'm glad I did. Fresh, hand-cut potatoes, perfectly cooked, and served with a dipping sauce that I cannot identify--but whatever was in that little cup needs to keep happening because it was AMAZING. From the cocktails to the food to the atmosphere, Nancy's Hustle was exactly what I wanted for a first-date dinner: intimate, relaxed, interesting and GOOD. Definitely one of those places that makes you say, "How have I never been here before?" Nancy's Hustle, I WILL be back.

    I have been here several times but this is my first time writing a review. We came here on a Sunday…read morenight without reservations and were able to sit at the bar. The bartender was very attentive. I'm not a huge burger person but if I'm craving a burger, Nancy's Hustle is the place I want to eat a burger. I had a burger and fries and both were delicious. I really love the garlic aioli! I love that they have seasonal items and I would like to come back when the apple crisp is back on the menu.

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    Nancy's Hustle - Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.

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    Grilled snapper-$35 and the silver lining- $15. My last meal request. The best combo I've had in 2025. Perfect portion size.

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