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    Loch Bar

    4.0 (701 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
    Open 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy Hour drinks
    Sierra J.

    Cute place with a GREAT happy hour! Visited Houston for a work trip and stumbled upon this place after looking for Happy Hour deals. Keep in mind it's only for the Patio and Bar areas, but there was plenty of seating. The venue was beautifully decorated and had an elevated vibe to it. My waiter was great as well. The only issue I had was that when I asked if it was possible to order a small side salad, he said yes, and it turned out to be the full sized salad listed on the menu as $15. I thought the size was weird when it initially came out, but didn't think anything of it... & didn't realize it was the full salad until the bill came. I felt like a bit of transparency would've been great. Other than that, the Oysters on the Half Shell and the Moules Frites were delicious. As well as the complimentary bread. All in all I had a pretty good experience here. I would probably come back and make sure to ask clarifying questions.

    Jordan Z.

    We picked Loch Bar for a Friday date night, in part because of an offer they had in the InKind App. The restaurant is located in the same complex at Equinox and many high end shops. You can valet at the front for 10 dollars or parking in the parking garage for free. We made our reservation for 6:30 because they do happy hour from 3-7 every day. However, I was disappointed to hear that they only offer happy hour at the bar, not in the main dining area. The menus were way too big for our small table, so we quickly chose what food we wanted so we could get rid of them. We ordered 3 raw oysters (best bite- great quality and set up), the cream of crab soup (tasty but also so rich), the chicken and shrimp gumbo (decent) to start. We also ordered the tuna poke (wouldn't recommend and needed a cracker/ vessel), the mussels (large portion but lacked flavor), the fried lobster tail (honey butter flavor was unique but was way too rich) and the crab cake sandwich (fine and great crab chunks, but nothing special). Our server was very nice and attentive, even when her coworkers dropped the ball. She went and found us bread when it didn't arrive. Our waters were always filled. We sat by the front door and the waitress computer station. During this time, a man was very frustrated with a service charge on his bill and was fussing at the manager right next to our table. The manager was sweet and took a moment to apologize to us for the commotion and sent us a complimentary passion fruit creme brûlée. It was really tasty (another best bite) and we appreciated the gesture. I would come back for oysters and a drink, but I can't say I'll be craving another full dinner in the future.

    Flight of drinks
    Jordan S.

    I love the atmosphere of loch bar! The live music is always a nice cherry on top. The food is mediocre along with the service. Great bar area and lobster roll.

    Justin T.

    We decided to check out Loch Bar on Valentine's Day. Reservations were made weeks in advance for a table of four. Valet is available for a fee, otherwise you can do garage parking within a short walk. It was pouring rain and though the valet had umbrellas, they had me standing in the pouring rain while they got my phone number so they could send me a link to pay for my parking. They have a really nice patio out front facing Westheimer. The check in area was a little crowded especially since it was Valentine's and the weather outside, so getting through to our table was a little rough. Customer service was great. Dee was our server and he did an amazing job from start to finish. He was friendly and gave great suggestions. Our drinks, apps and entrees came out with a quickness as well. I also like that on certain days, they have live music. Even when the live music wasn't happening, they play some good jams and the place stays lively. They had it nicely decorated for the holiday as well. I started off with one of their Valentine's drink specials called You, Me, and whiskey. It was their take on an old fashioned complete with flowers inside. It was good and a generous pour. As far as the menu goes, seafood is their thing, but they have non seafood options as well. For an appetizer, we shared the Crispy Calamari. Portion was kind of small for the price but it tasted really good. For my entree, I went with one of the popular items, the Blackened Redfish. The dish was kind of sloppily plated for a fine dining establishment. To me, the dish had good flavor, but I felt the temps were off. It was just warm and I felt the fish was slightly overcooked. Maybe they premade things to get the crowds in and out on a busy night. When the check came, there was a little sticker shock. The prices online and the ones posted on their actual menus are way off. Now I don't mind paying for a good meal, but they should really be consistent with what they put online and what they actually charge. They also auto gratuity even for a table of four. Just a few things that made my visit here less than stellar. I don't see myself coming back anytime soon.

    Bread
    Cayli P.

    Loch Bar's Happy Hour menu is great with a large variety and definitely shareable. The host greeted and gave us a warm welcome. Our favorite dishes were the calamari and the beef tenderloin chops. While the moules/mussel frites didn't quite hit the spot for me, the overall dining experience was great. Perfect for date night or girls night out. It is also very dark inside.

    LOCH BURGER
    Jenny L.

    Loch Bar Happy Hour is a hit!!! On a random Wednesday, my boyfriend and I decided to go to this happy hour (that I've seen good things about on social media). It's always 50-50 seeing viral spots online, but I decided to give it a try since the menus I saw online seemed promising. Loch Bar is located in River Oaks - when you first pull in, you'll have to look for the parking garage behind the restaurant for free parking. The front lot is just for valet ($10 valet). The garage is not a far walk from the restaurant, you'll just need to drive up 3 floors to get to free parking/non-reserved parking. It was not busy on a Wednesday at 5pm. It's open bar seating, and thankfully there were spots at the bar. There were two menus - a special oyster menu (discounted $1 oysters, originally $1.50 on regular HH days, other specialty oysters + grilled oysters for $2.50 which is a steal) and the normal HH menu. I was SO excited to see $1 oysters! I haven't found a place in Houston that generously serves dollar oysters. They were sweet, briny, and came with toppings like vinegar, lemon, tabasco, cocktail sauce, and horse radish. I order a second round after I finished the mere 4 I initially ordered. They varied in sizes, some smaller, some big. Other items I ordered: - Brussel Sprouts 4.5/5 -- these were delish! For me, a little heavy on the honey. They were pretty sweet, but my boyfriend loved them because they were that way. The red peppers they garnish on top are spicy, as a warning lol. - Loch Burger (split between 2 people) 4/5 -- double patty burger. This burger was standard. It wasn't bad. Good for the price and juicy as well. - Cheesy Tater Tots 5/5 -- Not your typical tots, they were layered and deep fried and slightly cheesy. You only get 5 pieces, but they complemented the burger nicely. They even put caviar to top! Granted, it didn't have much texture aside from being salty, but still, very fancy. The service was great. Our waters were filled at all times, and the bartenders were attentive. Only downside was, I think they gave pull apart bread with butter to some people, but we didn't get any when we sat down. I didn't see it on the menu, so not sure if they just missed us. Highly recommend this spot for a happy hour spot to chit chat and have a change of pace to your weeknight, all without breaking the bank and having good food!

    Stuffed tator tots
    Michael K.

    The food , the cocktails, the service were 5 star 4 me. Oysters were amazing, Wednesday's are $1 local and $2.50 east coast oysters. The gumbo was so tasty, the stuffed tator tots were the bomb. Hand cut fries, old fashioned and martini.

    crushed
    Chloe L.

    $5-$10 bites for happy hour and pretty generous portions. We came towards the end of happy hour and were seated outside on the patio. Heaters were very warm! Service outside was a little on the slower side but our food and drinks came out relatively quickly. Great ambiance for a date or happy hour! - Crushed drinks: tastes like a highball, not too strong. - Moules frites: big fan of the white wine sauce, perfect for dipping bread in. Mussels were on the smaller side and fries were a little disappointing. - Brussels sprouts: so heavenly! Loved the sweetness. - Calamari: not bad but I wouldn't order it again, was on the saltier side. - Oyster shooters: would recommend the vodka over Houston style (beer) but that is personal preference! Overall great vibes will definitely be back for happy hour.

    CHICKEN & SAUSAGE GUMBO - CUP, MOULES FRITES, LOCH BURGER
    Gina C.

    Yum, had a great experience at Loch Bar! We stumbled in after some shopping and were pleasantly surprised to find it was happy hour on a Saturday (3-7 daily!). We were greeted by kind servers and started with complimentary pull-apart bread and butter (amazing). Our table shared the chicken and sausage gumbo (slightly too peppery for our taste, but still so good and I'd absolutely order it again), moules frites, and the Loch Bar burger. The burger was the clear standout. Piled high yet somehow light with every bite rather than overly dense. Paired with a $6 draft beer, it made for a fantastic lunch. The daytime vibe was lovely with the windows open, but I feel like this spot would shine in the evening with the lights low. Can't wait to go back!

    Challa bread
    Marq C.

    Literally the happiest hour on earth! Move over, Disney, there's a new happy place in town! Located in the beautiful Galleria row of high end and luxurious shops and restaurants, the Loch Bar is just another place to be and be seen. Every thing we ordered was absolutely delicious! The raw oysters for $1 each was the major win here. I posted the pic of the HH menu and literally ordered everything on there with no regerts. The drinks were also delicious, however, I would skip the oyster shooter with vodka. Yuck! Otherwise, the HH value, service, great tasting food and beautiful ambiance are the total package. Now, Loch it in and get your Happy!

    Wine
    Adannaya I.

    I've come here twice now for happy hour and I love! I've actually had the same server (Dwayne) both times and he is incredible! Super knowledgeable about the menu and very attentive. The vibe is definitely upscale. Perfect for a girls night or a date night. They even have live music on Saturday nights. And the happy hour?!? Every single day from 4-7 plus reverse happy hour from 10-1 on Sundays and Monday's I believe? So I've tried the oysters (which was my first time trying raw oysters and I think I prefer them chargrilled), the beef tenderloin (perfect), and the calamari (on the saltier side but also delicious). For drinks I've tried the sparkling house wine which I enjoyed, the lemon drops, and a French 75 which all were tasty, and more importantly, STRONG. Plus it comes with free bread which has this delicious compound butter on top - so good. Definitely need to come back to try more things on their menu :)

    Eric T.

    Loch Bar's happy hour is one of my favorites in the city. The drink deals are very good and the food is delicious. I wouldn't recommend this place for anyone who dislikes seafood and raw shellfish, however, since they really pride themselves on their fresh oysters. We arrived at an odd hour around 4pm on a Sunday afternoon and the bar area was very busy and already almost full. I'm not sure the best time to arrive since the bar remained pretty full the entire time we were there, but I would say it is worth the wait. My favorite items were the raw oysters, the mussels and fries, and the complimentary bread. The oysters were a little inconsistent in size and we had a few with shell fragments in them, but overall the oysters were very fresh and sweet. The bread comes out soon after you place your order and the garlic herb butter paired with the slightly crispy crust is an elite combination. The star of the show for me was definitely the mussels and fries. The broth that the mussels come in is perfect for dipping the fries in (and bread if you have any left over at that point). The server that we had was very kind and made us feel comfortable. I would recommend going with a small group and ordering a lot of food and drinks. This place is a great time!

    Mac & Cheese
    Kehmia T.

    Came here for a quick girls night out ! It's been a minute since the last time I came so I was excited to be back. Service was amazing- thanks Kyanna for the recommendation on my dinner ! Drinks - my friend had the frose and I had the flight "three crush and a slush" which is all their crush cocktails and the frose (pretty good deal if i say so myself) Food - first time I came i had the lobster roll & wasn't impressed but this time around I tried the blackened redfish and it was the best decision i made that night ! Overall - i heard loch bar has a good HH so I'll be back!

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    Good food, good vibes, amazing music, and BEST service! Get the tuna poke and get a strawberry lemon drop from Dawn!

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    Ask the Community - Loch Bar

    What type of music is played?

    Depends on the evening but they have the bands posted on the website.

    What are the gluten free options?

    Are the seats at the bar first come first serve, or can you actually reserve them?

    You can only reserve the outdoor or indoor main seating. The bar is first come first served

    What time does the kitchen close?

    kitchen hours Lunch 11:30am-3pm, monday-friday Dinner 3pm-1am, sunday-thursday… Read more

    Are you able to accommodate a well-behaved and really cute toddler?

    Absolutely. We have high chairs and booster seats available. We always recommend making a reservation, feel free to call us at 832.430.6601.… Read more

    If I come in by myself, do you serve lunch at the bar? I hate taking up a whole table just for myself.

    Absolutely! Look forward to having you. Loch Bar

    Can you order oysters without doing the whole tower?

    Yes absolutely. There is a daily printed menu with the a la carte options for that day. East coast and Gulf coast options range from 4 to 10 types daily, depending on what is flown in.… Read more

    Do we need a reservation? I've always done walk in but just got turned away because you were full :(

    Joshua, Thank you for your continued patronage and thank you for posting your question. Loch Bar continues to have strive for a blend of reservations and walk in business.… Read more

    What times does the live music start on the weekends?

    Around 9 pm

    Can we extend our party to size of 8 tonight? Already have a reservation at 630. We were told max 6!

    Hi Nancy! Let me take a look at the reservations for tonight. We don’t have a table that actually fits 8 people. Depending on the reservation level we are at, we might be… Read more

    Can you get the lunch items during the brumch hours on Saturday?

    Absolutely. We will be bringing some new brunch items to the menu on Saturday and Sunday soon as well. There will still be the majority of lunch options available for you to enjoy.

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    Marc's Corpse Reviver and White Tea Shot

    Loch Bar - seafood - Updated July 2026

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