Vibe: Grown and sexy. Heels required for the ladies. $10 valet…read more Drinks: Our bartender killed it. The cocktail "The Dream" was amazing. Highly recommend. 9/10. Fruits of the earth was huge but tasted like juice (came with a little show). A little too big to be holding.

Sante is a chic, cocktail bar/lounge located in Upper Kirby neighborhood. It's best to probably…read moreuber here or they have valet service as well. The ambiance is very lively and always a good time. I've been here a couple times for happy hour and at night as well. Service is actually really good for a bar that's always busy. The waitresses check in often and bring drinks quickly. I've tried the picante drink, fruits of earth (pineapple and pass fruit mix so it's sweet), an expresso martini here. I enjoyed it all! The happy hour specials are a great way to try out the menu $7 cocktails, $5 martinis, discounted caviar service at $47. It's a great place for happy hour with friends or a stop when out bar hopping around town.

If going twice in two nights when visiting from L.A. isn't a testament to a great bar, I don't know…read morewhat is. I ate at Norigami Tuesday night and it was great as were the cocktails served up at the nextdoor bar called Hidden Bar. On Tuesday, I tried the Thai Chili Ginger Margarita ($13) and it was great, complete with a hunk of candied ginger which I "gingerly" consumed throughout my drink experience...see what I did there? Next, I had the Three Dots and a Daiquiri ($13) with Rum, Lime, Velvet Falernum, All Spice and Pineapple and it was very similar to one of my favorite tiki drinks, the Three Dots and a Dash, complete with 3 luxardo cherries. To finish, I had the absolutely incredible Golden Laurel ($16) with Gin, Italicus Bergamot, House Greek Botanical Bitters and Sea Salt. It is equally beautiful served with a clear bay leaf and delicious. Last night, I was guided by the friendly bartender to try the Et Tu Banana" ($15) with Banana Bourbon, Spiced Pear, Creme de Banane, Campari and Citric Acid. I was a little worried about the cocktail being overly banana-y but it wasn't at all. It was a fantastic drink. For my last call, he recommended the Left Hand ($13) with Bourbon, Campari, Sweet Vermouth and Chocolate Bitters. Again, fantastic. Both nights, the bartenders and drinks were fantastic. Ambiance is nice with moody lighting. They even have a bidet toilet seat in the bathroom! Hidden Bar is a "hidden" gem, for sure. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Stopped by The Hidden Bar for drinks and let me just say... the ambiance is EVERYTHING the…read moreaesthetic is super cute, very picture-worthy, and definitely gives that "night out with the girls" vibe. They even have a selfie ring light on the wall, which is such a fun touch for pictures (because if you didn't take pics, did you even go??) Now--fair warning--we went on a Friday night and it was PACKED. We were lucky enough to find seats, but it was so crowded we could barely talk without yelling, and we were basically shoulder-to-shoulder with the people around us Other than that, it's a really nice spot to grab drinks, hang out with friends, and get some cute content. Would I go again? Yes... just maybe not on a Friday night

Our server Michael was excellent. Personable and great cocktails. Wasn't a busy night either…read moresurprised this place doesn't get more crowded with the small option of drink spots in the area. Love the bar and hotel!

Only bar open till 12 by the Rodeo! They have very affordable drinks and great service.read more

Between the vibes of the music, the friendly patrons that didn't mind striking up a conversation…read moreand the bartenders who made great recommendations and had amazing table side service I would give this place a 5/5! Probably one of the best edamames I've had in the city, amazing oysters with a pesto sauce/ side and a yummy house made pizza! If you want to come alone or bring friends this is your place. Perhaps next time I'll try their hidden speakeasy behind the bookshelf.

Walking in, the place looks very cute. There is a great bar and spacious seating. There is one…read moreother room and a speakeasy room. The seating was comfortable and the music playing created a nice vibe. We originally found this place on instagram and OpenTable and made a reservation on OpenTable. I'm not sure why the reservation is even an option because there is no hostess and it is open seating. The drinks we got were great! There were many great drink options and they did not disappoint. Unfortunately, it was difficult to get service. When we did get someone to help us, we also ordered truffle fries. The fries were fine, but there was definitely no truffle flavor to them. In general, it was fine enough. Nice atmosphere, music and drinks.

What stood out to me was the flexibility and service. I asked to swap the chicken for salmon on my…read moresalad and they didn't hesitate, they just made it happen. The salmon was cooked perfectly, which made the whole dish. It also stood out that the environment felt easy and welcoming. My son enjoyed his meal, I enjoyed mine, and it was just a smooth, no-stress dinner.

My husband and I stopped in to give this a place a try since it's close to home and folks on ND…read morerecommend it. This place is a hidden gem and was amazing! My husband is a chef and is hard to please. But he was impressed with the food. We had calamari, short rib tacos, the ceviche - which was absolutely fantastic, and a risotto seafood dish, which was top notch. The presentation of the dishes was impressive. James our server was outstanding! He made the whole dining experience so enjoyable. We'll be back!

Melrose is seriously such a vibe! Their food and drinks are very good. The only gripe I have is…read morethat the outfits the waitresses have to wear by no means fit the vibe of the place. How can you have plants/botanicals, earthy tones, and chill music while having a wait staff that is forced to dress like a Las Vegas cocktail waitress? It made me feel icky, and I felt bad for them. Let them wear flowy linen to match the vibe! They are women, not objects.

The best ambiance you could ever want from a cocktail lounge! Showed up around 8:30 pm on a Monday…read moreand it so moody and sexy and amazing. Not only do they have an indoor area with the coziest seating, they also have a rooftop and an outdoor area. I love love love this place and it was such a nice surprise when I walked in! I also was amazed by the service. Bri was absolutely amazing and so sweet and recommend the best cocktails and drinks to order. The mango margarita is a 1000000/10 and I highly recommend. It even comes with 2 mango balls and a black salt and is a lil spicy!

Mr. Nice is a great intimate cocktail bar. I love the atmosphere with the dim lighting and upscale…read morecosmopolitan vibe. Since it is a smaller space, seating can be limited, but I visited on a weeknight, and was able to get a couch right away even with it being fairly busy. The service is great. It was quick to get a drink and everyone working was friendly and attentive, checking up on us. The espresso martini was wonderful - and I'm pretty picky about those. They had a DJ that kept the energy going! They have a valet parking lot and some street parking available (though hard to find).

Lovely cocktail bar! I went here on a Friday evening for pre dinner drinks! This was the perfect…read moreplace to start the night and offered the best drinks we had that night too. I ordered the pornstar martini (also served with a side of Prosecco) and my fiancé ordered an old fashion. Both were well made drinks! The ambiance inside was quiet, nice. We got there around 8pm so I'm sure we beat the bigger crowds. This was my first time in the Harlow district area so it was definitely a vibe.

The place to relax and have a small bite or cocktail is just right Upstairs! This was one of the…read morefirst places I visited when I first relocated to Houston. It was and still is the perfect place to "WINE"-down and grab an delicious appetizer. Perfect to visit if solo, on a date, or with friends or colleagues after work. This quaint lounge setting offers bar seating, high top tables, lounge and booth seating, as well as patio seating overlooking a the beautiful tree-lined street. They also offer a separate room to host meetings or parties. Appetizers are delicious - I ordered their fried pickles and spinach dip. Just enough to hit the spot. For my cocktail, I selected the a classic apple martini (I know, "who still drinks those still?" Lol...I do...nothing wrong with a classic dahling). Great times and worth the check out. Right "upstairs" from Hungry's, this place is a great spot to chill. Self parking is limited, however they do offer valet. No street parking. Enjoy!

I stopped by for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised by how many options they had. The prices…read morewere pretty reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. The service stood out right away, very welcoming and friendly, and the food came out extremely fast, which was a plus. As for the food, it was decent overall. The wings had good flavor, but the ranch was a bit watery and could definitely use more seasoning. The onion rings were also good, just needed a little extra seasoning to really bring them up a notch. Overall, it's a solid spot for happy hour with good prices, generous portions, and great service.

Best time in a long time! My fav bartenders are B bald head and Brandon. Come through.read more

Atmosphere: Popped in for the 1st time during happy hour…read more Nice chill, dim vibe. Large booth seating, lounge seating, & bar seating. Food: The honey garlic wings were so flavorful & juicy. Get them! 6 in order or 4 in order for happy hour price. 3 fried deviled eggs were good also. Drinks: Got the happy hour Long island. They said I didn't need to ask for top shelf because they don't serve any typical lower well liquors. Great! Its a fairly small place. I imagine it can get pretty crowded during peak hours & when there is a DJ (I noticed the DJ booth). I would definitely come back again but I think I'll stick to the early happy hour timeframe with less people & "growner" folk.

Awesome mariscos soup & Mexican Vallarta Cocktail combo…read more Good service and delicious food too. Not too loud music & nice atmosphere.

Stopped by Vallarta today for an early lunch and had a pleasant visit. The service was good, with…read morean attentive server and quick attention to our needs. The festive background music added to the atmosphere and was set at a comfortable volume. We were initially served cold beans, but the issue was resolved quickly and professionally. I ordered the traditional chicken fajitas with refried beans, rice, guacamole, and pico -- the guac was especially good. This was my husband's first visit, and he enjoyed the classic chimichanga enough to say he'd order it again. The margarita was refreshing and rounded out the meal nicely.