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    The Noble Experiment

    4.2 (48 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Dirty martini + Up in Smoke
    Cami K.

    Arrived a bit early for our 7pm Saturday reservation, so we sat ourselves...but our bartender/server, Ryan, greeted us warmly and immediately began taking care of us. He made a few recommendations and seemed extremely knowledgeable about each drink. We ended up going with a dirty martini, perfectly made, and the Up in Smoke. Both were delicious. Bonus points for the Up in Smoke table presentation!! To start, we ordered the wagyu meatballs with spicy marinara (actually spicy) and a garden salad. We chose to split the Mike & Jen entree, best seller, but we thought it was just OK. May have been the capers, which we are not a fan of. Atmosphere and ambiance were incredible and shout out to Carter for the attentiveness to our table. Overall, we enjoyed this experience and would recommend this spot. Ryan steered us in the right direction for any beverage, and food option, we appreciated his knowledge! Thank you for taking care of us!

    Chicken Alfredo
    Indiana J.

    I loved this! It was nice and cozy. There was music playing and the decor was pretty awesome. The bartender made us a signature drink to sample, it tasted like fall and was very smooth. They have a variety of drinks to choose from or they can make anything from the bar in the room. We also ordered from the menu. The stars of the night were: 1.Spinach and artichoke dip-it was cheesy and creamy and the bread was warm and seasoned with garlic and rosemary. 2.Short ribs and risotto-the perfect combination of sweet, creamy and savory. The meat is tender and the sauce is sweet. 3.Gooey butter cake- it wasn't really gooey but it was warm and not too sweet. And the ice cream made it even better. It was the perfect end of the meal.

    Creme Brûlée
    Chad M.

    This was my HRW#3 for 2017 and it certainly did not disappoint. The owner, Adrian, is obviously passionate about the place. The decor is very cool - warm, inviting with a true 'old-school' charm. Anna - the GM -- is so sweet and remembered my name the entire night, which was pretty impressive. I started with the parm oysters - delicious. For my entree I had the pork belly, which was absolutely wonderful - perfectly cooked and portioned. Creme Brulee for dessert was wonderful. After seeing the carrot cake, I wished that I had gotten it -- it was beyond words good! Also, don't forget the craft cocktails This is a very great bet for the Pearland area and I would highly recommend it.

    Up in Smoke.  It's dark in the room, but the drink is too.  Smokey, but flavorful. An easy contender for my favorite cocktail.
    Jason D.

    I've heard the legend of the Noble Experiment for some time. I've been wanting to go for a minute, and this week was finally that time. My companion and I arrived around 7:30. Grazia was jam packed, luckily, the Experiment was not. We entered the waiting area and were escorted to our table. The atmosphere in the Experiment is completely different than that of the restaurant itself. It's cozy, with a chill ambience. A much more personal vibe. The decor was quite interesting. Robert was taking care of us for the evening. He did a fantastic job. He took time to discuss the cocktails and food with us. He didn't rush us, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. We started with cocktails. I went with the Up in Smoke. This bourbon wonder was actually created by Robert, our wait staff. So good that I started and finished with this drink. It is strong, but quite tastey. A very good sipping drink. We had jumbo scallops with risotto as an appetizer. The scallops were cooked perfectly. Slightly browned on the outside, perfectly balanced on the inside. Not too dry, not too wet. The risotto was delicious. For my second cocktail I had The Aviation. It was also good, a lot different than The Up in Smoke but still very good. I had the Chicken Limon. It came with whipped potatoes. It was quite tastey. I think I would've enjoyed it more with risotto or another kind of potato, but it was good. Neither of us ended​ up finishing our dinner as the appetizer was quite filling. Didn't do dessert, so I'll update again if I try that. It is a little pricey, but you get what you're paying for. The food is fantastic, the drinks are tastey and strong, the ambience is super chill, and many folks don't know about it. Great for date night, or just a chill spot to hang out with a small group for drinks and good company.

    Chocolate butter cake
    Catherine L.

    We had so much fun! The atmosphere is super chill, and we loved the dark walls and the lighting. There were reasonably priced bottles of wine and lots of fun cocktail options. The lasagna egg rolls were a great idea; they are meatballs and mozzarella deep fried, and that's just a genius thing. My husband got a creamy chicken soup that was incredibly rich. We could have had about 1/4 the amount and been satisfied. I ordered the scallop appetizer with risotto and a side of asparagus. It was all good, and the asparagus was screaming hot. I swirled it around in the sauce from the scallops, and they should put that on the menu. My husband got the robusto pizza. So good. We finished up with the chocolate butter cake, and even though we were already uncomfortably full, we finished that, too.

    Ivenise C.

    The place is really nice, beautifully decorated. The ambience is very intimate. The drinks are great, we had a mezcal mule and an old fashion whiskey. The waiters and bartenders are super courteous and attentive. The food is of course really good, it's the same as in Grazia. We had the chicken marsala and the seafood pasta with spicy sauce. Our fav dish was the chicken marsala. They also serve some bread with oil that is delicious. The creme brûlée is amazing! The only thing is that they never sent me the secret code and I had to ask for it at the reception, which took away the fun part a little bit. Also, I would love to see some food items different from Grazia to make the experience more exclusive. But I highly recommend the place and I will go back for sure.

    Fried Red snapper over risotto rice with crab topping. Also beef rib Mac and cheese.

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    Place was very nice. Food was also good on point and many to choose from. Price was just right considering the portions that was given.

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    Great atmosphere, great drinks and food . The bartender was wonderful and added to the whole experience. Look forward to going back !

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    Nice atmosphere, good food and amazing cocktails. Took me a while to try this place but I hope to come back soon

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    Ryan is an amazing bartender and waiter. He makes spectacular drinks and made our first time at the restaurant a memorable one.

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    Staff is awesome. Perfect spot for dinner. OMG the scallop appetizer is to die for!!! Yummy

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    Rude. Will never be back. I thought this type of attitude was reserved for Beverly Hills but apparently not.

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    Ask the Community - The Noble Experiment

    So you have to go inside of the Grazia and make a reservation for there in order to get into the speakeasie?

    You'll need the password. Check the other question posted for how to get that. Best of luck!

    Where can I find the password?

    Call the hostess ahead of time. It's always changing

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    You just go to the hostess at grazia and they will take you in (with reservations).

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    Vallarta Tex-Mex & Cantina  - Mixed fajitas

    Vallarta Tex-Mex & Cantina

    4.3(67 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This was an interesting experience. I am not sure how to best rate it, so three is a nice neutral…read more Located at the former residence of Killen's TMX, and across from Bogies, this joint sits in a decent sized parking lot that was designed by a crazy person. Bottom line, plenty of spaces. Side note, they're not all spaced the way you might expect. Walking in, the place was hopping. Much more crowded than the former business. Pretty good sized menu. They serve you the red salsa, but you can ask for the green. The kind that gives you heart burn for hours. Worth it. Both salsa were great, chips were fresh. We ordered house margaritas, and those were also very good. Pricing was average. For food we ordered the parrillada El Malecon. Mixed beef and chicken, with ribs and quail. Here's where things went a little rough. We ordered the "for two" but the entire was still in a " for one" portion. 3 pieces of steak, 3 chicken, one quail 2 rib portions. Definitely seemed off. The manager came by, and we discussed. On THEIR menu, the double portion is only 4 strips of steak, 4 of chicken, still only one quail, and two rib portions. The reasoning we were given is that people don't seem to like the quail. First, nothing about this is "for two." For 45.99 this isn't it. The chicken and beef were good, the quail was not seasoned well unfortunately, and the ribs were over sauced with a cheap syrupy sauce. Overall food was a no. But here's where I also have to give credit. They stuck with their defense, and while we discussed someone brought a plate of chicken and beef. While we weren't going to ask for anything, we do appreciate their thoughtfulness and speedy resolution. Maybe they knew it was coming , or maybe they just jumped ahead to make it work. Either way, we appreciated that effort. Overall, service was great, food was 50/50. Wouldn't do the parrilladas again, but would try other menu items.

    Not sure where 4.4 stars came from...definitely would not recommend. Food was mediocre and service…read morefor our table was horrible. 4 of us on a Friday at 1230pm - perhaps a dozen tables with customers. First our waiter tried to rush the order process - with a 7-8 page menu. When asked to give us a minute - completely disappeared. Several of us asked for to go containers - and it was piece mill process - and forget about drink refills. Definitely will not be returning for future team meetings.

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    Thaicoon Restaurant & Pub - PAD PRIK KING

    Thaicoon Restaurant & Pub

    4.0(130 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Came here for dinner with the fam on a weekend. Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines so it's a…read moreshame it took me this long to check this place out. It's far west Pearland so a little bit of a drive from where I live in Pearland. It is located in a shopping strip and parking was not an issue. I don't think reservations are required, but my brother called ahead just in case and our table was awaiting when we arrived. I had mixed feelings about the customer service. It started off strong but as time went on our waiter was less and less available. Luckily, the great food made up for mid service. This was our first time here and we weren't sure what the portion sizes were like. Their menu is like other Thai restaurants and categorized by appetizers, soups, salads, fried rice, noodles, curries and some other specials. We made sure we didn't double up on anything and got a spread that gave us a little bit of everything. When the food came out, we realized we could've maybe got a few less dishes and still been satisfied as the portions here were huge. The food did come out a little staggered, but were hot and fresh. Me personally, I went with the Pad C-Ewe. This or drunken noodles are my go to at most Thai places. They did an excellent job here. The flat flat noodles were cooked to perfection along with the Chinese broccoli. I used for a level four out of five on spice level and they delivered on that. I want to sweat when eating Thai food. I barely put a dent in my dish and this was with doing family style with all our plates. Everything I tried from fried rice to two different curries all hit the spot. I had to practice restraint and not order the mango sticky rice because I physically had no room to put it down. Overall, Thaicoon is another solid Thai restaurant in the Pearland area. I will most definitely be back.

    Have seen this place while taking my dog to Pet Supplies and decided to come back and have lunch…read more(which is Mon-Fri from 11-3). The space is not large and it's nice and clean inside. The service was stellar. I ordered a dish from the from the lunch menu and for most dishes, you get a choice of protein -- pork, chicken, tofu, veggie (all $13), filet mignon or shrimp (both $14). I got the Pad Prik King" with filet mignon - a stir fried dish with bell peppers and green beans in a chili paste. My husband ordered "Cashew" with chicken - it included cashews, carrots, bell pepper, onion and dried peppers. Both entrees came with a veggie egg roll. (pics attached). I wasn't a fan of my dish but my husband liked his. I did really like the egg roll. I think I'll give this place another chance but will get something different. Also, I'll get chicken next time. The filet lacked flavor.

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    Mongo

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    3.7(412 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Mongo What really impressed me was the service…read more Sofia was really helpful and understanding. They worked as a smooth team incase the one who was helping you was busy and you needed something sorted. I would give 10 if it was possible. Food on the other hand, for a vegetarian- only the Karma bowl for an entree. Its like you choose your grains, ur veges, and sauce and they will put it all together over heat and give you. Mine was ok and I probably could have added a lot of veges as my bowl was only 1/2 full. It is one price for one bowl, irrespective of how much of what you add. Taste wise, it was ok as I had no idea how much of sauce would go into it or the spice level. The second order was vegetable roll. We asked for a little customized version of excluding mushrooms. They brought it with 'kanpyo' instead and forgot the carrots First of all kanpyo looks like mushroom and didn't have the faintest idea that they were very different things , secondly carrots were no where to be seen. When called to enquire, they apologized and took back the order without a minute's hesitation and made a fresh batch made with no mushroom no kanpyo and carrots included. Appreciated that very much. Food wise summery, the bowl or the roll. I definitely preferred the roll and when soaked in sriracha, it exploded in my mouth with flavors. The first one just fell into sriracha by mistake and got drenched, after I tasted that I drowned the next ones in myself...... The place is maintained spotless and the bar was filled to capacity at 5 pm. They do have TV with closed captions . Very limited vegetarian options but you won't go hungry.

    The food, music and prices are consistently good here. I like the make-your-own-bowl/stir fry…read moreconcept, plus free ice cream! However, the customer service could be better (waiters are often slow + have dry energy) and sometimes, there's a bad mop smell. Mongo's isn't terrible, but also isn't great.

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    Sam's Boat - 3LB Crawfish

    Sam's Boat

    2.9(290 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    I will try to be brief, but this was a very long, disappointing experience. I will also say I have…read morebeen here several times prior and had wonderful service and an awesome meals. My sisters and I came here today to simply enjoy crawfish & each a drink. One of my sister's ordered (medium spice) and her order was almost perfect, nice large crawfish, and the season was just right (see pic). Me and my other sister ordered medium season with "extra garlic." Our crawfish was so spicy we could only eat about 3. Also over 50% of the crawfish was tiny (see pic). My sister got a headache and her stomach was upset. So she was not feeling well. We informed Abigail, our server, of the problem and learned that adding "extra garlic" actually means "more spice" -- which we didn't know, we simply wanted extra garlic. Now, the manager, Gus, was informed. He came to the table and was willing to take the crawfish back and redo our orders. (At this point, we didn't know we were getting the same crawfish back). He also mentioned of the end of the season was the reason for the tiny crawfish. Tiny crawfish that should not have been served to us or anyone (regardless if it's end of the season). It should be used for fishing bait or tossed. And besides my other sister's tray was at least 95% large crawfish. Our server came back and apologized, and another employee brought us a tray of crawfish still with over 50% tiny crawfish. This time, the taste was better. We learned that when crawfish is not satisfactory; they take it back to the kitchen, rinse the same crawfish and re-dip in sauce. The server is not the cook or the leader, they have limited authority. The manager came back over and saw the size of our crawfish. He offered additional crawfish, (which I appreciated) but it ended up being the same size mix. The last mishap of the night is that I was doubly charged. A training issue. It took at least 30 minutes to get this rectified and I am still monitoring my account. I believe there were several opportunities throughout the evening that we should've been offered "real compensation" much earlier in the evening. But the offer didn't come until the very end --when my sister emphasized how long we had been at the restaurant; and all that we had experienced and that we should "at least" been offered a dessert or drink. The manager presented discount cards to use on another visit and apologized to us. Thankful. When experiences like this happen, I always think about the top leader, like a District Manager. A DM should train the on-site manager on how to handle/ satisfy issues "at the beginning." Also to ensure that the chef does not prepare and serve disproportionate food to customers.

    To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally report an…read moreincident that occurred at your establishment on February 3, 2026, which I believe was completely unacceptable, dangerous, and traumatic. While my bartender was initially slow with service, she did attempt to improve toward the end of my visit. My tab from that evening reflects multiple charges (approximately $45.00), and notes were left reflecting my experience. My primary concern involves the manager on duty. Due to heavy rain, I politely requested to exit through the side door closest to my parked vehicle. I had already remained inside for over an hour waiting for the rain to subside and ordered an additional drink simply to wait it out. The manager informed me that if I attempted to exit through the side door, she would physically confront me. When I later attempted to leave, I first tried exiting through the front entrance but was met with severe rainfall that would have left me completely soaked. I then proceeded toward the side exit. At that point, the manager physically grabbed me and forcefully threw me to the ground while it was actively raining. There is absolutely no circumstance under which a manager should place their hands on a guest or use physical force. As a result of this incident, I am experiencing physical pain, specifically in my elbow and hip. I also felt attacked, unsafe, and humiliated. The physical and emotional impact of this incident has been significant. I have videos and photographs documenting the weather conditions and related circumstances and am requesting an immediate and thorough review of this matter, including all available surveillance footage and witness statements. I expect prompt follow-up regarding how this incident will be addressed. What occurred was not only unprofessional but poses serious concerns regarding staff conduct, guest safety, and liability. Its been weeks and my finger is still swollen. My lawyer is working . Sincerely,Lynn W.

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    Hidden Bar - More mini cranes!

    Hidden Bar

    4.6(63 reviews)
    12.0 miWest University

    Now THIS is a speakeasy. I had no idea that I was going to get this experience when coming to…read moreHouston, but I couldn't be happier. The origami ceiling, lively bar, friendly staff, unique cocktails, fun bathroom, and photo booth in the corner made for an unforgettable experience. My friend said it was the busiest he had ever seen the place, and it was loud. But we got some awesome drinks that I swore I could've taken pics of -- the lighting was a little crazy, so I think I ultimately changed my mind with that. One was the periscope which was a refreshing and summery gin drink... And I think I tried the naked and famous too because I like mezcal. I had already eaten so I skipped the restaurant the speakeasy's connected to, but I cannot wait to return to Houston outside of a Con so I can really go all out on exploring. It was an amazing way to end my first night!

    Super cute speakeasy hidden inside a sushi restaurant. We went on a weekday evening and had no…read moretrouble getting a table. I ordered the Side to the Sun Rises (gin, yuzu, mint, cucumber) which was light, refreshing, and well balanced. I would recommend it if you enjoy gin-based cocktails with a slightly fruity flavor. My friends really enjoyed their drinks as well. They have all day happy hour on Sundays/Mondays. We did not get a chance to try the food, but the menu looked great. Overall, a fun spot with great vibes and definitely worth checking out!

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