Nico&#x27;s Bar and Grill

Fun place in an old jail building. Cheap prices and quick service. Wish we had more time to hang…read moreout.

The music is awesome, staff is friendly even when they are swamped…read more Thursday nights are a vibe. Reservations are a must! Love this place!

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Outside across the street

Dukes

Went back again a year later, and it's still just as good!!! Nice servers, good prices, great food…read more Love it here always.

The service is really friendly. The crawfish were excellent, the onion rings not so much. We ate…read moreinside because it was HOT. It definitely had bar vibes, people being way too loud. Eat outside.

Shot Specials

Parmesan cheese Buffalo wings

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Shamrocks Pub & Grill

3.2(44 reviews)

2.7 mi

First time in TX staying at a nearby hotel from this place. Came here twice…read more First night - food took 45+ minutes to come out. Bomb ass wings! I was also STARVING so who knows. Second night - bartender in picture stopped serving me at 1am for "last call" but was still serving other people???? In addition, they add an automatic 20% gratuity if your tab is over $80. Which is fine bc I would have tipped 25% lol. Luckily - all the people we met there were awesome. Good vibes from TX people! Would definitely go again lol.

We had a canceled flight and were staying at a nearby hotel. About 15 of us wandered into…read moreShamrocks. Oddly, there are not a ton of more nationally known options nearby. It was a Thursday night and as our line of Ubers arrived the exterior lights were not illuminated and concern it was closed! Alas it was open but empty save for a card game going on in the giant unused bar. In the dining area we sat in separate booths. Most of the menu is out of stock. The fried chicken sandwich is 2 Sysco chicken fingers on a strohman roll. The server busted her a$$ to handle a crowd that the restaurant/bar was ill suited to do.

January 2025 Menu

Lights on!

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Cheese sticks

The Veranda Steak and Seafood

4.1(53 reviews)

1.2 mi

•$$$

I want to start out by saying that the staff was great and had impeccable service. We showed up and…read moredidn't know we needed a reservation yet they were able to seat us with no issue. Sadly, that was where the good times ended. The decor is an eclectic mix of studio pictures from the attached photography studio. Random yet quaint. The hilarity of brown paper bags stuffed with white claws at the other tables lent a certain added character to the eatery. Certainly interesting. It is a BYOB establishment so you will be left drinking canned sodas or tea. Not a huge issue, but certainly sad. We ordered the lobster bisque as an appetizer. Fishy. I'm not afraid of fishy but I fully expect lobster to be sweet and the bisque to add a burst of creaminess. It was very obviously not fresh lobster. For entrees we ordered the lobster Mac and Cheese and the Blackened Stuffed Flounder. First, the lobster was no less fishy in the Mac and Cheese which was bland and not very flavorful. Secondly, the flounder was a huge disappointment. It wasn't blackened so didn't have that familiar character flavor profile. It was soft throughout. Like a pile of bland mush with zero flavor or texture. I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't previously frozen and possible microwaved. To fail on all levels beyond the service is inexplicable. Sadly, this will not be on the rotation of wonderful restaurants to visit in the Kingwood area.

We ate there tonight. Party of 4. Our orders: Appetizers:Fire and Ice shrimp, crab cakes,…read morearancini. Entrees: 2 people got Filets, 1 pecan crusted Chicken, Lamb Chops. Desert- Bourbon Pecan Pie, chocolate cake with cherries. , chese. 0-10 review = 3. Nothing we ate was bad. The filets were tough and. Chewy, sauces were very off and not enjoyable. The pecan crusted chicken was dry and the sauce on top of it was too sweet The lamb chops were thoroughly enjoyed by the guest, who ate them All of the desserts could've been sent back because they just weren't any good. The ambience and atmosphere was great because you could hear each other. Talk and enjoy conversation. However, my all in all score of this restaurant is unfavorable. I won't be going back. The reviews that I have seen in the past are nowhere close to what was reality. The best thing that I ate tonight in the restaurant was the warm rolls with the butter.

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Dinner explained in review.

School of Rock

4.6(5 reviews)

1.3 mi•Kingwood

•$$$

NOT JUST FOR KIDS! Kingwood School of Rock is a great place for learning how to play popular music…read moreand rocking out with a band. I am an adult learner and have been with SoR for about a year. I'm having tons of fun playing great music with other like-minded adults. They have also been fantastic during covid with remote and/or in-person lessons and rehearsals. A great place to start living your best rock 'n roll life. Shout outs to Nathan and Garrett for being such fun instructors, and thanks to Sarah for running such a great school.

Our 10-year-old was enrolled in School of Rock from August 2015 through May 2016. In our case, for…read more$300 per month (a contracted automatic charge to our credit card), the following was offered: -1 45-minute individual lesson per week -1 90-minute group lesson per week -1 weekend performance, approximately every 3 months, off-site (in our case, 2 songs were performed, but it involved a half- to full-day commitment by the time we drove, watched, and drove home) Our son enjoyed it, and his time there was beneficial for us in that he developed an appreciation for classic rock. We did experience what seemed to be some growing pains, and it was difficult for us to maintain the schedule due to other obligations that inevitably popped up, not to mention holiday closures. In the end, we got behind in classes and ultimately withdrew in the hole, no fault of School of Rock who tried to accommodate, but because of our busy lives. (Notably, there is a requisite 30-day notice to cancel. Be aware of this should you decide to enroll or withdraw.) Would we do it again? Maybe... if life were a bit less chaotic!

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Zz Gator Cove

3.8(28 reviews)

0.8 mi•Kingwood

How in the world did anyone give this place five stars? i am…read moreguessing the owners or staff are writing reviews. Feel free to fact check me, The lights are low and curtains drawn. There is a reason, the place has not been vacuumed or cleaned in ever. Bartender was very nice and greeted me when I walked up. Beer was cold and life was good. Couple of regular types at the bar and Sinatra on the Juke box, unusual but cool. Talking to bartender then she rolls her eyes and lets out a deep sigh. I ask what's up as a man who has had a few enters the room from a glass door. She says 'Jim" and scampers somewhere in a rush. long story short, the music quickly becomes crazy loud and the regulars that were chatting are now silent and the man is attempting to tell a story but is lets just say he is not really able. I motioned for the bartender who reluctantly entered the room paid and left. BTW there was no food because the kitchen was closed at 4;30????

This place is spectacular! This is a bar that deserves to be in a Movie... A Real Dive bar, Low…read moreceiling, dark lighting, no frills... Had a great meal of Guinness and Jack. Service was great! A future tourist spot...

Bring your cigar, there's a smoking section

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How U Doin

5.0(3 reviews)

2.4 mi

This is the best kept secret in the area. (Pssst: I'm blowing it.)…read moreIf you're riff raff, don't bother. The owner doesn't want that kind of place. This is a gorgeous secret of a bar - a real gem. The inside is nothing less like you would expect. It's beautiful ad warm with dark wood, mood lighting, and vintage European posters. Fairly nice wine selection surprisingly. Beer and wine bar, but bring your own liquor and they charge corkage and set-ups (or be a bro and just I shots - corkage fee only). The bartenders are awesome. Sometimes they have excellent bands. An older (30+) crowd. Low key vibe. So easy and awesome.

This place is like sitting in someone's living room and having a drink with a friend. Really love…read morethe atmosphere and the service and pricing are good. Great bunch of people too.

Halloween parties here in late October

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Trust me it looks better than this photo shows

Nowhere Lounge

4.1(8 reviews)

1.9 mi

I'm giving this place 4 stars because it's the perfect explanation of a hole in the wall bar…read more That's not an insult I promise, I love a good ole hole in the wall bar that is comfortable and laid back. The bartender was very attentive to us even while she was busy running the bar alone, she even brought us some drinks while we were playing a game of pool(I won). The dj Charlie I believe is his name, was extra friendly as he asked us for a song request...I told him to play something by randy Travis and to my amazement he didn't gawk at me, he did however play Digging up bones which apparently everyone in the bar was also a fan of. The music wasn't too loud this time but I know when they have live performances it's way louder than I can handle. Mostly everyone was playing darts inside and nothing else was going on outside probably because it's just too damn hot for that. The biggest complaint is the parking lot, it's got some big craters or pot holes, call it what you want but just drive really slow. I don't think they have a kitchen serving food but I could be wrong. I will be back in the fall

Asked to leave because of service dogs not allowed (Marine Corps Veteran). For a place that has…read moremilitary flags hanging through out it was shocking. Didn't ask for documentation, tags or identification (all docs available upon request). The service dog was wearing his vest, tags and leash. When we told them it's illegal to deny a person with a service dog, they did not care. We asked if the owner knew we were being denied entry and we were told that the owner was the one denying the entry. We were told he could see us on the cameras and wanted us to leave. Texas law are clear on this and this establishment is breaking the law. Picture of the service dog has been added to this review. Not aggressive and over 10k in training.

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Hanging out with my daughter

Sharky's Waterfront Grill

3.6(462 reviews)

4.7 mi•Lake Houston

I've gone to Sharky's a few times over the 12 years I've lived in the area. Each time, the…read moreexperience gets better and better. On my last visit, I explained I had a gluten allergy. The waitress (whose name has left me) was extremely accommodating. I ordered the redfish and subbed the rice (which has gluten) for mashed potatoes. It was divine, and I'm ready for our next visit. The drinks are also really good. The bartender was excellent. We will definitely be back!

This place is not that impressive at all, and the drinks weren't that great either. But it has a…read morenice deck by the lake, so that's nice!

Cool looking inside and the food is good. Basketball games are all over the tvs if you're into that. Overall 8/10

Fried Shrimp platter

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Skinny margarita

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Maryalice C.

29

5

3

8 years ago

This place is great. The wait staff is wonderful and so is the food. Never got a bad meal here and the drinks are reasonably price as is the food. The nachos are the best I've eaten anywhere. We hang out here with our girlfriends once a week and I've never been disappointed. And just like Cheers everyone knows your name. Great neighborhood hangout. read more

Me C.

0

7

1

8 years ago

Good food and happy hour. Order your food early as the kitchen can be slow. The burgers and sweet potato fries are very good.

Greg L.

60

1

19

10 years ago

Great food, cheep strong drinks, friendly bartenders and regulars. Best bar in Kingwood

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