We went on a night that they were understaffed. The team was working very hard. Some things did fall through the cracks but overall it was a decent experience read more

Cute ambiance for a date, decent cocktails. Service was good with good timing for a date, not trying to rush us out. Food was good-- liked the steak tartar! read more

We visited Simone on Sunset for my dads birthday celebration. Nice, tucked away location in Houston. They were able to accommodate our party of eight in their main dinning area. My first impression when walking in was chill and romantic, but as the night progressed you could see more guest and noise levels rose. They didn't have much of a menu, but their chicken samosas and margherita pizza was a great starter for the table. The location is more of a low key starter location before a real night out on the town. So grab you a couple of cocktails and enjoy the vibes. The ambience is lightly dimmed and intimate. There also are private rooms that can be reserved if you have larger parties. Will be sure to give them a try another day soon. read more

A beautifully hidden gem within the West U Area, Simone's on Sunset is a stunning choice for romantic date night. With its low seated couches it is perfect for snuggling up with your boo. However, even if you are looking for a good time with friends, Simone's is wonderful as well. Their hummus and pizza was wonderful and the drinks were fantastic. I'll definitely be back. read more

Simone on Sunset - Outside - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a cute little bar my bf took me to. Not crowed, not loud. It was a nice spot. The truffle fries are really good along with their drinks. Also the service is really good. Will be returning. read more

Simone on Sunset - Cranberry - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Cute restaurant, located in a neighborhood! They have outdoor patio and indoor seating. Came by on a weekday evening, sat outside and ordered 2 drinks. 3 stars mainly because service was slow, they took a while to take our order and then forgot about our order. We went in twice to ask about our order. Our drinks came out 30 minutes later. Drinks were made well, but a little pricey. read more

Great service! It's beautiful inside and out. We found the place quite noisy. The craft cocktails were amazing! Must have. The food was also very good. We had the fried chicken and margarita pizza. Very yummy. Very picture worthy and great for parties. read more

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Hidden gem on Sunset! We had delicious cocktails, and yummy food tonight. The staff was so nice, and it has a lovely outdoor area, and a cozy indoor area. We loved it! Can't wait to go back! read more

Simone on Sunset - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great place for happy hour specials! On Thursday's, they had Happy Hour until 7: $20 house red and white bottles and $1 off some apps. For 2 people, we got a house red, the Truffle Parmesan popcorn, and the spinach and artichoke dip. The popcorn is huge and was a great thing to snack on! We sat outside, which was a very popular area. They have several patio chairs and tables out front of the restaurant. The patio has a very rustic feel, which I liked! Inside they had plenty of space and a musician playing. Definitely a fun place to chill on a weeknight. I'll have to come back to check out their Wednesday Ladies Night! read more

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Obsessed. Best romantic and intimate vibe I've seen in Houston. Got a date or need to have a heart-to-heart with someone? Come to this place!! Simone on Sunset is an amazing gem. The space is small and seems to be located in a revamped residential home. The parking situation is non-existent from what I've seen. You'll need to find street parking or Uber. Wine menu is fantastic - highly recommend the truffle popcorn and the cheese board as well. ($16 for the smallest size, pictured below). The lighting is low - there are two rooms filled with a mixture of normal tables, bar seats, couches and lounge chairs. Highly recommend the couches for intimate conversations! Overall, highly recommend. Most suited to groups of 2. If you're in search of a romantic venue THIS is the place! read more

Simone on Sunset - Cheese board, Truffle Parmesan Popcorn - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

The worst wine bar that I have ever been too! The food was mediocre and the owner was so rude. Went here to celebrate my sister landing her first corporate role after college and the ended horribly. I booked this reservation so that I could you a $100 coupon that I received from Open Table because I have so many points but was unable to use the coupon because the server did not follow instructions and tried to change the entire bill with the coupon which did not work and I ended up having to pay the full bill. So after some back and forth the owner was rude and nasty and did not try to help whatsoever so I paid out and when I was trying to get my car from valet I was rushed by the owner demanding that I resign the check which I refused because he was so rude. He then instructed the valet to not give me my car keys and proceeded to call the police on me when I did nothing wrong! The police came and basically told him I did nothing wrong and did not commit a crime and that they can't force me to resign the check. He called the police with the hopes that they would harm me on his behalf! I am a frequent fine diner and I HAVE NEVER been treated so poorly for no reason! If I were you I'd avoid this shady wine bar and go somewhere better with better service and non mediocre food! Houston is a rough town but there are much better places to wine and dine!! read more

We stopped by sometime is 2021 and we're treated to a live performance. We sat outside, enjoyed the wine recommended by our waitress, munched on a cheeseboard & a few entrees. Apparently it was steak night & the steak was delicious. The portions were generous and came with sides for a decent price. It's been a few months, and although I don't remember the food, I remember the vibe. Overall it was the atmosphere for me! Great setting for a date, or a catch up with friends. Great backdrop for good conversation & great company read more

Abysmal service. Drinks were ok. Food was overpriced with small portions. Our server did a poor job explaining happy hour deals, disappeared for 30+ minutes at a time with a nearly empty restaurant. We were left shocked with the bill when the majority of the drinks ordered on happy hour were more expensive than what was initially explained to us. When people taking our plates asked if we needed anything, they would immediately say "oh you'll need to ask your waitress for that" if we said we needed something. Ambience outside is nice. Chicken samosas were tasty but a bit dry. It is unfortunate because this could be a really cool spot if the service were better. read more

Had kept this on my radar for so long- pics on google not very accurate representation of the current state- though I guess I should take into consideration spring/summer foliage vs winter. Martinis were delicious- only reason for 3 stars. Wine is way overpriced. But- So disappointed in the food situation. Our server was very sweet, but you can come tell me once MaYBE twice that menu items we've ordered aren't available....but THREE times ?! That's a little absurd. It was soon after opening too. Don't know if I'm motivated enough to return. read more

Such a cute spot tucked away a few blocks from rice village. I went on a Wednesday for happy hour, and I had no idea it was ladies night! They had 25% off bottles of wine, $20 bottle of house wine, half off margarita pizzas and a few of their apps. I didn't get a chance to try their pizza or apps but I did try their cheeseboard, which was amazing for the price. I'd say the small is plenty for a group of 2-4. They also have a great selection of wine and cocktails. My friend tried an espresso martini and said it tasted like chocolate milk. Aside from that, everything else was great. Parking is limited. You'll most likely have to valet (free!) so bring extra cash to tip. I'm definitely coming back here soon to try more food and wine options! read more

Simone on Sunset - Cheeseboard - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oooh la la the cocktails were . I felt like my bartender ELANAE was a divine entity who was brought down to Houston to mix the poisons together. I could've never asked for a better fluid . It went down my esophagus like when bird is slowly rinsed off the sidewalk from warm summer rains. Okay lets get down to business. The ambiance was 7/9, the photos online misconstrued the visual experience and ambiance. It seemed like the owner went to a bad flea market and threw into his truck without question or thought. I was especially bothered by nude female paintings. I'd prefer Buc-ee's next time. read more

Our experience was awful. Food: The drinks were the best thing, we got Moscow mules. The shisito peppers were cold and lacked flavor; it's as if they tossed them with a bad salad dressing. The edamame was flavorless as well (very little thought was put into this dish). The hummus was extremely sour, how do you mess up hummus? The samosas were cooked well but lacked flavor. We ordered a pizza but it took so long to arrive that we just cancelled it. Service: We came on a Saturday night and the whole restaurant had a delay in food because of a party going on. No one around us had food and the staff seemed highly unorganized. Vibe: The vibe was nice with paintings and dimmed lighting. I felt bad for the table in front of the wine bookshelf because anytime they needed wine they would have to reach over the people at that table. We felt bad for them. My recommendation is to drink here but not to eat here. They do well with drinks but food quality and service is poor. It's really just bad bar food. read more

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Very cute and I'm loving the vintage velvet couches. A group of us went on a Saturday and had a few drinks. They have outdoor seating, which is a plus. We sat and within minutes had the menus. Service was good. We had samosas, Adamame and spinach dip, all tasty ( some spicy). House cabarnet was only $6. Very cool chill spot, definitely recommend. read more

Cute little neighborhood bar/restaurant that I've been wanting to try for a little while now. I live in the area and was super excited to try it out in hopes that it may be our new go-to spot. Sadly, our first experience wasn't so great. We ordered a couple cocktails once we were seated and it took about 25 minutes or so to get our drinks... for a place so small we didn't expect it to take that long. Our scallop appetizer even came out first even though we only ordered basic cocktails. Not sure what that was all about. Food was alright, but nothing left us craving for more. Maybe it was an off night for this place, but we are willing to give it another time in the near future. read more

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I went for a mentor's birthday celebration. When I arrived I asked the manager did he have a coat rack. Very dismissively, he responded "NO!" The serve was atrociously slow and the decor dismal. If it hadn't been a milestone birthday for my mentor, I would have left immediately. Save yourself a trip. There are numerous other places in Rice Village to go. read more

Im not one for reviews but I thought it was worth mentioning. I was disappointed with my experience two weeks in a row. I ordered a double Hennessey on rocks last night and the bar tender intentionally leaned over and blocked my view of her pouring it. The bartender poured significantly less than what I paid for. My friend said her blocking my view was obvious. I didn't point it out to her. I thought others could benefit from this review. A good bar should prioritize customer service and fairness, unfortunately this wasn't the case. Plenty of places serve great drinks without skimping on portions. I will be going elsewhere next time. read more

My husband and I decided to check this place out while we were doing a staycation last weekend. We showed up just after they opened and enjoyed about an hour of feeling like we're in our own private restaurant. The food was surprisingly good. We got the chicken lollipops and two different types of pizza: smoked duck & beef and jalapenos. So so good. Service was amazing. Will definitely be back. Keep in mind like most of houston there is minimal street parking but they do have valet. read more

Cute place with a patio! Great place for a date night or to get together with a small group of friends on the patio they have little seating areas for groups read more

Such cool drinks and great food! Cute ambiance too! Spinach Artichoke and Samosas were really good too read more

I always like coming here. The people are friendly. The service is good. I think HH would be good too!

Service was decent. Food was pretty good! Drinks were ok. I'd go back for the food. The interior is alright. But this is a solid place for a date. Casual environment. read more

Been here on several occasions and it's always a relaxed and nice time. They have very limited lot parking, so you'll have to find it along the street. You can sit anywhere you'd like, and there's a front patio, middle room, and a back room that is more dimly lit. There are tables and couches. They have a moderately large selection of wines, and I usually order by the glass. Their pours are quite generous (would guess closer to 7oz), and the servers are always very friendly. read more

We tried to patron them as they are a local place that seems to be struggling. Now we know why!!!!the call themselves a wine bar yet They had no Cabernet. No Malbec! So we ordered a specialty drink off the menu, for 12 a piece we bought an extra large ice cube and less than two ounces of fluid! The staff were rude and food options deplorable, popcorn for 10 dollars. read more

This locale has great ambiance with delicious cocktails and tasty appetizers. The only con was waiting on service but that was due to it being a particularly busy night. read more

Went during happy hour for discounted cocktails! The vibes were sophisticated and nice, and the Long Island iced tea + espresso martini were quite good. read more

Good wine, good people, and even better chairs. It says I need 85 characters though, so I will say that it's weird that it's in a neighborhood. But maybe that's a good thing. What do I know? read more

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Love the atmosphere here! The staff is really attentive and their wine is priced really affordable. Must try their truffle Parmesan popcorn! read more

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A gem too good to be called a hold in the wall. Staff like the ambiance are absolutely amazing top notch and edgy read more

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Waited nearly an hour for a drink to be made. Not that many people in restaurant. Got there at opening, 4pm, I had one glass of wine, friend ordered a cocktail and got her drink near 4:40pm. Unacceptable. Yes there were other people but the way the bartenders were moving so slow and looked like they did not know what they were doing. Don't waist your time coming here. read more

Had an absolutely fantastic meal with a group of 8 Saturday night. I say group of 8 to emphasize how great the service was, even with a larger group. We all ordered several different appetizers to share, and pass around. We tried several items, such as the chicken lolipops, calamari, charcuterie board, pizza, goat cheese dip, meatballs, and spinach dip. Everything was really delicious, well portioned, and priced right. The only one I would probably pass on, is the spinach dip. It was just a little bland for me, heavy spinach, and not creamy enough. We also tried several of the cocktails, such as the pepino diablo, which was perfectly spicy while also refreshing with the cucumber. The cuban majito was delicious, and pretty popular with the party. As mentioned in the beginning, the service was really a highlight as well. The server kept up, no problem and kept track of separate checks for us. The bus service was also great, keeping the tables clean, wiping them down for us before sitting, and setting up the heater outside as it was a bit cool. Without a doubt, I would hit this place again. BTW, complimentary valet was a plus. read more

It was intimate with a Great atmosphere, drinks and food. Decor was simple and well thought out. 10/10

This is not a wine bar. It's a bad restaurant with limited food offerings and a lengthy wine list. And to top it off, the service was terrible. It has a lovely patio, hence the second star, but there are lots of places in Houston with lovely patios. Visit one of those, cause this place sucks. The list of awful things... (1) My wine came out in a glass poured so full that it was spilling over the sides as it was served to me. If you're gonna call yourself a wine bar, at least get some decent wine glasses. (2) The waitress barely paid attention to us. We had to flag her down repeatedly to make our orders. (3) the food was bad. Actually, the charcuterie board was good, probably because it doesn't actually require cooking. The samosas were cold and just not good. And the meatballs were so dry we could barely eat them. (4) And the worst, well the worst is tied between the full minute she thought she'd lost my credit card, and the extra $112 she charged me that I now need to call and deal with. read more

Setting: 8 PM on a Friday, party of 2 (date), seated at the bar Vibe: cute, homey feel with a touch of cool factor. It was rainy the night we went so it was shockingly empty for a Friday evening. Also bonus was the bartender Diana is so nice and cool, she asked for my name and remembered it while I was waiting for my date. Drinks: mine was DELISH, I got the tiny bubbles. Tons of options! Bottom line: great date spot, it was mostly couples there but would also be a good place to catch up with a friend, would recommend! read more

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Despite the reviews of this place I still decided to stop by and have some drinks before my wife and I went out for dinner. I had reservations for 8 and when I entered there was no hostess to be found. After waiting a couple minutes there I went to the bar to figure out how we were going to get seated. Once we were finally seated on the patio which is nice and chill, we ordered some drink and samosas. That was our last time see the waitress. She never came back to check in us or bring us the check. We had to stop someone on staff to bring us our check. I took one bite of the samosas after signing e bill and it taste more like a chicken egg roll than a samosa. It taste good just not like a Samosa. I will not be returning for the drinks or the food. read more

Simone on Sunset - Chicken Samosas - Wine Bars Near Me - Houston, Texas

Simone is like a wine bar that is located in Rice Village. However, you don't find it on the main strip that's why I love this place. I been to this place many many times. Their happy hour is great. I always sit outside on their nice outdoor patio in the front. I usually go their to relax before going to other bars in rice village. I like the atmosphere and their Happy hours special. They have good happy hour specials. $5 glass of house wine, or $20 house bottle. They have different kind of specials so check their website. I cannot comment on their food because I usually don't eat there. I like to go there from time to time. It's a nice hidden gem in Rice village. Great for date night spot. read more

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