Stopped by the Moonshiners while exploring downtown Houston and really enjoyed it. The whole place has a cool Southern rustic atmosphere with lots of wood, TVs, and that laid back Texas feel I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with fries, and it was delicious. The burger was juicy and the bacon was nice and crispy! I eat everything off that plate. And that bacon. Omg! Fresh and perfectly cooked. I sat at the bar and the atmosphere was relaxed and the service was welcoming. Definitely a nice casual spot downtown. It's on Main St where all the bars are at so you can walk around after to enjoy the city read more

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We drove here from Magnolia to meet my son halfway for his birthday. I wish I could say it was worth it, but it just wasn't. Drinks were great. Food was...meh. I ordered the country fried steak and my potatoes were cold and dry. The steak was pre breaded and had to be frozen. The country gravy was thick and well, there just wasn't enough. My other half ordered the shrimp tacos and he said they were good. I tasted my son's Texas redfish and the flavor was good. The rice pilaf was "ok". Our waiter was great. Very attentive and we appreciated his service! We did make a reservation, but it wasn't necessary because it is a seat yourself establishment. Between the soccer game and the Rastros vs Rangers game, it was hard to hear the person next to you. If you're looking for a quiet place, this isn't it. Overall, this place is great for drinks, hence "Moonshiners" and in my experience isn't great for dining with family. read more

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It has been probably about three years or so since we have been to this restaurant. I started coming here. I think my first time was in 2016. Got turned onto it, by a friend. And after my first time, it was kind of hooked.. I used to manage an apartment complex in Midtown that was New and this rental on the railway and so did the property that I was managing was also on the red line. But even after I moved to the Woodlands, we continued to still come down there like they show the Astros games and football and it's also not so far from the juice box. Meaning Astro Stadium and they changed it for Minute Maid to some of their company. But there were a few things missing from the menu that I highly enjoyed. But that didn't take away from still having really good food and good portions. I wish I would've caught the name of gentleman that waited on us because he has worked there since it started going there and seems like he is the manageable trades cause he Bartens weight tables bus tables saw back in the kitchen and he might've been cooking. I don't even know. I just know that we had a great experience as we always have every time we go there. The food is on point. The drinks are on point and just really good. So if you're down that way. Sitting right on the corner of Prairie and where the train is I think it might be Main. It's caddy cornered with Taste!! the brisket grilled cheese is I can't even talk about how good it is - they don't have deviled eggs anymore, which sucks cause they were delicious. Still won't keep me from driving to the Woodlands though. read more

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Amazing food, chill vibes and friendly waitress. Our first time here and it was so good I didn't even take a pic of my husband's food or the appetizer! We just inhaled it. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Nashville hot chicken quesadillas! Off the chain delicious. - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Luckily the first place I went had over a hour wait for bar seating. Walked right in and was seated right off. Ordered the Redfish. Restaurant was full. Wait was a touch long due to volume. Food was well prepared and seasoned. Portion was good. Enjoyed the food enough to come back the next night late for wings. Also great. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Redfish, rice pilaf asparagus,grilled tomatoes with lemon cream sauce. - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came here by accident tbh. While on the way to Taste we saw they were closed for the day due to hosting an event. My niece and I were starving and this was directly across the street. We sat ourselves down & our waitress greeted us quickly. I ordered a cosmopolitan which was perfectly made. My niece had ice tea which she liked. For appetizers we ordered wings. They were good but not as crispy as I like. I decided to try the Tuscan chicken with no tomato's and it was delicious! So good. I paired it with a salad instead of the vegetables it came with and it was so satisfying. I was surprised at how much I liked it. My niece liked her burger as well. I will definitely be back to order this again. I'm happy to have another spot in the neighborhood with good food besides Taste. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Tuscan chicken - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the chicken and waffles, spicy Nashville chicken and southern table brisket nachos are to die for! I tried the Peach moonshiner specialty drink, and it was really tasty on a hot day! Service was outstanding, especially for a busy lunch crowd. The pricing was fair for the area. The views were great and it's easy to get to parking. May be a problem in downtown Houston. The nachos will haunt my dreams for life 2 different kind of cheese on homemade potato chips. Omg yum!! read more

Stopped in on a Sunday after check out. It's within walking distance to the Hyatt Downtown Houston. I could hear the music from the outside but when I walked in I couldn't smell a thing cooking. It's prime brunch time, noonish. There were a few people already eating. I ordered a Cranberry Rose Mimosa while I glanced the menu, nothing caught my eye. I kindly paid and left. read more

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Great little place in downtown Houston, nicely decorated with moonshine theme, the moonshine apple pie was really good, and strong! The filet was delicious, staff was friendly and attentive, would definitely go back again. read more

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Highly recommend the signature moon shiner burger, which comes with generous portion of french fries. The selection of beers and signature drinks is decent. There is a secluded outdoor patio surrounding the restaurant. Service was good and happy hour runs Monday through Friday 3 PM to 6 PM read more

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Went to Moonshiners for brunch for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! The place has a fun, Southern vibe with great energy, perfect for a weekend brunch. I got the chicken and waffles which was crispy, flavorful chicken with fluffy waffles that hit the spot. The portions were generous too. Service was friendly and quick, even though it was pretty busy. Definitely impressed for a first visit during the day! I'd come back to try more of their brunch dishes (and maybe a cocktail next time!). read more

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I'm still here but wow this place slaps. Didn't have a fun travel day, missed the event I flew here for. Looked up "chill bar with food" because that's exactly what I wanted while I kill time until I can see my boys Chachi, his cousin Jeff, and our (their) sons. Paul was my bartender and I yielded most of my food/bev decisions to him. He did not lead me astray. Shrimp tacos were fire. The apple moonshine mule thing was also sick. There was also a cider that ruled. I thought I'd be here for an hour but because of logistics it turned into like 3. Met super cool members of the staff here like Devin. The music they play here rips. I'm about to get picked up by Chachi so have to wrap this up. I'll leave it by saying they have a neon sign that says southern hospitality on the wall, this evening certainly demonstrated/over-performed in this regard. Thanks Moonshiners & crew P.S. Moonshine is not as strong as Malört. Was very easy for me to shoot read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Football game - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great and affordable happy hour! Several options for cocktails and food. Also got brisket sliders, but ate them too fast to take a photo. Staff was great, checking in frequently. Wasn't too crowded and able to get seated right away. Rustic decor and great music! read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Apple Pie Moonshine - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by for brunch visiting Houston Decided to try the " BLACKBERRY CHUTNEY HOT NASHVILLE CHICKEN & WAFFLES " The chicken was cooked to perfection had really good taste it was spicy if ur into that Waffles was fine .. had better 7.5/10 Staff was really friendly and kept up with water refills read more

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Came here after taste across the street had a 2hr wait so decided to go here since they had tables open and I'm glad we did. Food was amazing, the staff were lovely. If in ever back to Houston again, I'll come back here read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Met my uncle for dinner and he suggested we go try this place out and I'm happy we tried it out. Food: this has to be one of the best chicken fried steaks I've had. Fried to perfection and full of flavor. They definitely know how to season a great piece of chicken fried steak here. Every single bite was amazing. The mashed potatoes were good as well. Also the white gravy was amazing. I enjoyed my meal. My uncle seemed to really enjoy his fettuccine pasta as well. I'll definitely come back and try more dishes off their menu. The customer service was excellent. Cameron did a great job. He has a good attitude and checked on us the entire night. He made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our meal. I was thoroughly impressed with his customer service. We will definitely come back here and try more food. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends were taking me to brunch for my birthday. We decided on Moonshiners. The place was cute and we got jn with zero wait. I was surprised because every other restaurant was full at 11am on Saturday. The best thing was the mimosas. We ordered a carafe of them. I had the salad, they had no shrimp so I had to get chicken. The chicken was super dry. Luckily they had strawberries and grapes which made up for the chicken. I should have chosen another entree. My friend wanted black bean soup. When she asked what kind of sausage, they went back to check to make sure it was not beef sausage. The waitress came back and said they no longer put sausage. The menu should be updated because if she didn't ask, she might not have noticed it changed. I probably won't go back, was just ok for me. read more

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Came for a Saturday brunch while visiting Houston. The brunch was very delicious. Brunch sliders, so good. The gravy well made, bun soft, and the chicken fried steak tips amazing. The service is good. The waiter was polite and very friendly. He provided excellent service. The restaurant is clean and has a nice bar. Plenty of TVs to watch sports and a couple cocktails. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Peachy Keen Cocktail - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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this place fucks hard 10/10 wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww 10/10 (i need 85 words to post -.-) read more

The food had potential, but not everything hit the mark. The burger looked great on the plate, but the bacon was disappointingly soggy, and the onions and tomatoes didn't have that crisp, fresh bite I expected. On the bright side, the burger patty and fries were flavorful and well-seasoned, and the chicken and waffles were definitely the standout dish--crispy, sweet, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was lovely, and the drinks were solid, especially the mimosa. But the service? It started off rough. I almost walked out because of the energy. It's hard for me to enjoy a meal when... ummmm.. To their credit, things got better toward the end, but that first impression lingered. read more

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Went on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Place was empty. We'd been before on a Saturday night and it was packed. Portions are large. Food came out piping hot. Hubby and I shared and still had food left. read more

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Love that this restaurant is a "seat yourself" experience, allowing us to sit right under their neon "Southern Hospitality" sign, great for photos. Their blonde ale was very light abd came at a fantastic price, $6.50 for a 12 oz. I ordered the smoked brisket sandwich, with their sweet bbq sauce and slaw, and was able to appreciate the slow cooked brisket, but the sandwich overall was a bit underwhelming, and over loaded with far too much mediocre slaw. If you are looking for a quick bbq experience in Houston, I'd say it was worth it, but nothing beyond that. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Smoked Brisket Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We stopped in midweek. The place was not crowded and the service was great. We thought they had brunch but apparently it is only on the weekends (sat&sun) Since we were in the mood for breakfast food we went with the only breakfast option , the Chicken and waffles The chicken was crispy and tasted more like regular hot sauce but was good. The waffles were already sweet and did not need the syrup once I used just butter they were great. The mimosa carafe was a great option for the price read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Mimosas - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Me and my fiancée went here as a first date five years ago, so we decided to come back to celebrate that anniversary! It's located in the heart of downtown Houston and has a beautiful modern-style wooden interior. Our server, Julia, was extremely attentive and fast with our order. I got the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and my lady got the Fried Catfish. I wanna start by saying this chicken sandwich is a top 3 chicken sandwich in Houston, and it ain't #3. It's not a traditional Nashville hot sauce, it's sweet and spicy and tastes amazing. For those sensitive to spice, I'm positive this won't deter or burn your tastebuds!!! The chicken is crunchy and well seasoned and the fries were solid! My fiancée said the catfish was crunchy, flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also got their Mac and cheese which blew our freaking socks off. Cheesy, flavorful....they did a common side dish justice. When we came here five years ago, we got their brisket grilled cheese and yeah....it's as good as it sounds (must be if I remembered it from five years ago!!) If you're a tourist or even a commoner in town and want an affordable bite that's sure to deliver your taste buds satisfaction, come on down to the Moonshiners!! These guys'll take good care of you. read more

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In a rough area. Food is OK. Drinks are OK. 3 out of 5 stars. But the area is not worthy of a special trip.

Went there for brunch and got the Blackberry Chutney Hot Nashville Chicken & Waffles. I'd give it a 8/10 - enjoyed the "remix" of the blackberry chutney and the spicy Nashville chicken because it gave a good balance of sweet and spicy! Waffles were soft & easy to eat. We also got the Redfish with pilaf and asparagus which was also very good! read more

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We were staying at the Hyatt place downtown and were looking for a place a quick drink and a bite a little late. Of all the joints around, this place was the busiest so took a shot. I am glad for oncewe did not look at the reviews or we might have avoided this place. The service is fast and its noticable immediately. We got the peach shine cocktail and it was greeeeat, along with an IPA that was good too. At the end we got the ghost in theachine IPA and that was amazing In between the drinks we got the chicken fettuccine and that was decent too. The ambience is nice, the seating is comfy, the only thing I can't figure out is why are they rated low. We loved it. read more

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We make sure our trips into Houston are based around when they have their brunch! Food is amazing and staff is great! Looking forward to going again this weekend. read more

Mom and I weren't looking for a giant meal when we dined, but finding out they had happy hour, wet our palette a bit more. Had a refreshing draft, followed by the pulled pork sliders, mom with a fried green tomatoes topped with crab. It was a nice touch, and both dishes were rather tasty. The vibe of this place has that southern feel combined with a downtown bar. We had plans to see an Astros game right afterwards, so it was refreshing to visit a bar with southern duds and what you would expect at a southern bar. Service was fairly quick and we had a nice young lady serve us. It's not really in the best part of town (transients are just down the street) but other than that, it didn't disrupt our dining experience. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - Pulled Pork Sliders for happy hour - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I loved it here! Great atmosphere and the Brisket Nachos are excellent. They have nice "full bodied" Mimosa's also.

We visited this place on the advice from our hotel staff. They weren't wrong. I tried the chicken and waffles. It was a solid portion and the flavor was great! The only way this could have been better is to make the waffles in house but you do what you have to. Great little pub feeling place with just enough seating to make the place feel small. I would have given this 5 stars but the staff seemed a little like they were over it. I don't think I ever saw the same person twice. They were definitely not busy so I couldn't understand why my server really never came back. read more

Nice location close to the hotel. The strawberry drinks are good. Ordered the fried mushrooms and country fried steak.

The husband and I decided to come here last night and we are so glad we did! When you walk you, there's a sign telling you to seat yourself, so we did. I do not recall our server's name, but we had a couple of different people stop by while we were there and they were all so helpful! For starters, I ordered the Southern Old Fashioned, it was really good and just what I needed to warm my innards on a chilly night. Husband got the Midnight Mule, and he commented how good it was and it really gave him a buzz (maybe because it was strong, maybe because he hadn't eaten since breakfast, or maybe both?). We were going to get appy's, but our server did state they are all large portions, so we skipped it sine it was just the two of us. For my entree, I ordered the Tuscan Chicken. It was so tasty with fresh veggies, goat cheese and a terrific lemon butter sauce. Husband ordered the chicken blackened fettuccine and he really enjoyed it, although he felt it needed 4 pieces of garlic bread, not 2. He did request more and our server gladly obliged. Our entrees came out super fast, which was awesome! We did also get the banana pudding for dessert, which was really tasty but a bit difficult to get out of the big mason jar. Overall, this was a great meal and we are looking forward to coming back. read more

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Food was awesome and happy hour was great! Staff was very attentive, friendly and helpful. Highly recommend the happy hour menu for chicken wings and mushrooms read more

Restaurant & bar at downtown Houston Went out with coworkers after the training. The brisket nachos were a big portion and tasty. My crab and crawfish cake had too much of mayo and breadcrumbs, could not enjoy the taste of a crab meat. The shiner bock beer was very refreshing. The fried green tomatoes with crabmeat was good but fried chicken and waffle were not crispy. read more

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Hadn't been to Moonshiners in a few years, but I was excited to try their happy hour menu. Happy Hour is 4-7, which just makes so much more sense because who can catch happy hour ending at 6 in this Houston traffic? I'll wait. Drinks are a few dollars off and they have some great bites! We tried the wings and sliders and both were really good. Personally, I only had the wings but they were the perfect combination of crisp and flavor! The happy hour menu comes with a smaller portion than what is on the appetizer menu, but the flavor is the same! I would seriously come back for the wings alone! My friend had the sliders and also said they were pretty good. They must've been packed with meat because she couldn't finish all of them. The brisket grilled cheese is a must try -- the brisket is also full of flavor and they definitely aren't skimpy on the portions. The fries are simple, yet really good especially when they're hot and fresh! Drinks are good too! I tried both the Strawbery Breeze and the Peach Shine Tea, but the strawberry is better! Only $7 during happy hour which caught me by surprise when the bill came. Service is meh, nothing special. Even when they aren't super busy, we found ourselves looking for and needing to flag down our waitress, but still a great place to eat. Street parking can be a bit of a hassle depending on the time and day you visit, but the food and prices are worth it! read more

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Great location in the middle of downtown and walkable from several nearby hotels. The inside was seat yourself, so we did. We were greeted within a minute of sitting down our server, made some recommendations which we did try the fried green tomatoes with crab salad on top, which were fabulous!!!! I also got the shrimp tacos, which were very good as well. The inside looked a little old and worn however, the food was good and Service was even better. read more

Music was great!! They had a 80-90's R&B mix that was not too loud. Family environment with kids there, but spaced and ambiance perfectly for adult networking time. The food was hot and good. The possibly need to rethink the kettle chip nachos. The flavor was good but the chips got stiff and soggy. Maybe consider a dipping sauce to preserve the chips better so that is texture-sensitive folks can really enjoy it. The drinks were poured to perfection!! read more

The wings.. The wings... The wings... That's all I want, remember and will have again when I return. The drinks weren't too bad. The wings.... read more

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Not to be confused with Moonwhiners (people who give 1 star on Yelp), Moondiners (people who foolishly come here for the food), or Moonhineys (people who have bottoms shaped like moons, which they probably spent a lot of money on). Definitely not my scene and definitely not my kind of place. It's mainly all about the craft beer here. Of course high on the list of most yelpers that come here are the extremely hipster fancy Fusion type foods, which borrow from all kinds of cuisines but honestly don't hit any nails on any heads. I'm not saying that the chefs are bad, because it's not for me to say, and you'll probably love this place, and some of my friends do. I'm just saying that this style of cooking is not only very hard to do well, but also virtually impossible to get right (in my experience), because since hipsters require some sort of strange focus on very sweet stuff and dessert stuff mixed with your actual food (such as blueberry chutney and sugary waffles with chicken and what not) it just makes things very difficult. And for this reason I find it hard to take it too seriously and properly enjoy it, especially at these prices. But like I said, my friends (some of them) would give it five stars, yet they're still my friends. And I certainly like some of the people that I go there with or that I have met here or seen here. And lots of pretty people go here too, so if that's what you're into, this might be a good destination. It seems a bit of a mecca for the craft beer crowd though, and that's not my crowd. Not to be confused with the Sunshiners Northern Chair Bar, which is for optimists from the cold regions. read more

The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar - The nights are stronger than moonshiners - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas