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    The Riot Comedy Club

    4.2 (82 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Erika S.

    Came here while in town to see my sister Paris perform. The club itself is kind of what you would expect from a small comedy club. The food was not that great. The drinks were great and strong. The comedy show was great and the comedians were all funny. The staff was also extremely nice and helpful here.

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    Miranda G.

    Came here to kick off a bachelorette weekend. Seating was intimate and close. Menu is mainly bar food but drinks are strong and the comedians were really good. It wasn't more than an hour and a half but we really liked it and it was a nice start to the weekend! Recommend for a fun chill evening out.

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    Krystina J.

    This was THE BEST thing we did while we were in Houston!! My boyfriend stumbled upon a video on Facebook of a "You Look Like Roast Battle" a few weeks before we were supposed to be in Houston. He said going to a show was the one thing he had to do while we were in town. We reserved tickets & a table online a couple of weeks beforehand. Night of we took an Uber to Rudyards. The security guard directed us to a line inside Rudyards for the comedy show. Once the line started moving we were upstairs in no time. There is a bar in the back. You can either wait in line for drinks/food or you can order via a QR code on the table. We placed an order for drinks & within 5 minutes they were on our table. This place has such a unique vibe. Lots of funny comedians. Just an overall good time!

    Mary L.

    The Riot is a beautiful jewel for those of us that loveee comedy. The Riot Comedy Club held their 2nd annual Comedy Festival and it was nothing less than fantastic! I highly recommend you get your VIP experience tickets, enjoy every show you possibly can for the 4 days and nights and come ready for your back to hurt from all the laughter. The security was great, event was very organized and shit was just awesome. There was so much great talent from all over. Every year I'm in Houston during the festival, I'll be attending. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMICS. It's a hard as job that pays in quesadillas but someone's gotta do it. I don't drink so can't rate the drinks but the food at the local bar is disgusting. I tried the fish tacos, took one bite and through $20 in the trash. About the drink... the must've been good because some idiot female next to me in the front one had just arrived (I know because I was there open to close) and was out her damn mind hackling one of the acts. That's the only time security could've stepped up but other than that, show was awesome!

    Kerra S.

    Amazing food, service, and comedy! Saw Hans Kim and the set was INCREDIBLE. The mac and cheese pizza was killer as well. I will definitely be returning anytime I'm in Houston and looking for a fun night.

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    Liz F.

    We went there for a family birthday party. We didn't eat any food, but we did have drinks. They were ok. This place was very busy the night we went. Note: for those with mobility problems there wasn't an elevator. I will say the target audience is in their 20's, so the stairs might not be an issue for them. The waiting area before the show is downstairs, and once your show is coming up, you have to go up the stairs. I liked one of the comedians, but the other 4 or 5 were just ok. The wait for getting drinks was under 5 minutes and I did see waiters serving drinks to the some of the audience. The bathroom condition was probably ok for a 20 year old, but I like mine a bit cleaner and less graffiti.

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    Lupe M.

    My first time here and it was a good experience. I arrived early and had to sit downstairs at the bar as the previous show was still going. The music selection was good as they played late 90's early 2000's rap and hip hop. This is a very laid back causal bar with a nice mixture of people. Please be aware as the door man doesn't like people standing. He kept stating how you either had to find a seat or stand outside. He gave off little man syndrome and someone that takes their job too seriously. Once we were able to go upstairs and be seated it was a very cool vibe. You order drinks/food from your table by scanning a QR code and it's brought to your table. There's no minimum purchase required like other comedy clubs. The comedians were pretty good, some better than others. I would come back for sure.

    Ruby D.

    Writing this review after my first time here-- I loved going to comedy shows in NYC and found this is a popular spot in Houston for that. I've been following on IG for awhile just watching but long weekend is a perfect time to explore I appreciated their system a lot. You buy tickets online. It's upstairs inside Rud'z. We got there about 30 min before our scheduled show time and hung out for a bit as the previous show was still going on Once you're scanned in and upstairs, they have an attendant guiding you to tables or GA seating. I only bought the GA seats but we were able to get a table so that was nice! We did the 11pm show and I wasn't sure how the crowd would be. I love this concept for after dinner entertainment You order through their QR code at each table and put your CC info in then your drinks come to you! It's lovely. 10/10 would do again. Would love to come for dates or with friends. It's a $20 thing to do for fun and you never know what you'll get comedian wise. Oh! I feel like there's unspoken comedy show etiquette and some of the crowd here were NOT getting it. Imagine comedians having jokes ready and then not being able to do their short set cause these randos in the audience interrupting. Phewww. If you're gonna have banter with the comedian atleast be good at it ;)

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    Lanre M.

    I didn't get a chance to try the food, but it looked decent. There was nothing that particularly stood out. I mainly came here for the laughs and that's exactly what I got. I love the way the comedy club is set up, and the comedians were pretty good. I'm still biased and I do prefer The Secret Group, which is another comedy club in the area, but this place is definitely not bad. I'll give this place another try because I did enjoy myself.

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    Taylor S.

    Riot Comedy Club is awesome. This comedy club is the first one I've ever been too and it changed my life. I didn't think I liked standup until I started coming here. The other night we saw Adam Ray and he was great. The other times I've come here, all of the comedians are super good, even the openers/locals. Love that you can see some of the biggest name comedians for such a low price, and I love how intimate it is. Everyone is always so friendly too, and the drinks are super good. Love this place!

    Gaines A.

    Has a great time watching the comedians. Great date night! I recommend getting the season pass. I know I'm going to!

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    I've seen more big famous comedians before in larger venues, but I prefer the cozier setting of The Riot at Rudyards.

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    Behind Closed Doors

    4.5
    (67 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    On my recent trip to Houston!…read more When I was searching for dowtown bars and dancing, Behind Closed Doors popped up. It looked dark, clubbish, and fun (exactly what I was looking for) and I couldn't wait to come here. After a 25 minute Uber ride we were downtown and walking to our destination. At first we could not find it but thankfully a nice gentlemen showed us where it was. Upon walking in, darkness with these bright lights paved our way. We sat down at the bar, but realized dancing did not start until 10pm. The bartender came over and said to us "we have a speakasy behind door #3" we were like WHAT! Let's go. So, we walked down the dark hallway and pushed open door #3 (hence the name) to find this super cool speakeasy bar. Dim lights, really modern decor, comfy suede chairs and best of all, some really great cocktails. If you are ever in Downtown Houston, I highly recommend you coming here. I promise you will have the best time. We did not stay for dancing.

    Behind Closed Doors is a cool downtown "speakeasy" experience. Each room has its own vibe and…read moremusic, which makes it feel like you're discovering something new as you move around. The drinks were solid, and the overall atmosphere was definitely a vibe. We went on a Saturday evening, so it was pretty crowded, but once we found our spot in the Gold Room, we stayed there most of the night. Great music, great energy, and a unique concept. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for something different for a night out. Not sure how it took me this long to stumble in here. Parking is what it is downtown so, there's that.

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    Credence

    4.4
    (265 reviews)
    9.3 mi
    Family-owned & operated
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    5//5 on food. Highlight of the night was definitely the dry aged duck. They say it's for 2 but…read morehonestly I think it's more for 3! There was still a ton left over. Loved the creme brulee for dessert! Had the Dead Flower to drink and that was probably my favorite mocktail! 5/5 on service as well. Our server had great recommendations for drinks and food. He was also super attentive. 5/5 on ambiance. Was definitely giving an upscale vibe.

    If you enjoy decadent food, Credence is the spot! The interior is refined but still welcoming and…read morelively with Southern charm. Service was amazing-- we loved our waiter who was a combination of polite, funny, and knowledgeable, and everyone gave us a smile. All the dishes were beautifully presented and flavorful but definitely on the heavier side. - Beet salad (5/5)-- wow, never had a beet salad like this one before! So much flavor with a tanginess from vinegar sweetened by the blueberries and beets. The beets didn't taste very earthy (aka like dirt) compared to most beet salad. This was really well executed :) - Caesar salad (3.5/5)-- Credence's spin on Caesar, which according to my Caesar salad pro diner, didn't really taste like Caesar salad. Also very tangy and tart but the pro still enjoyed it as a salad dish. - Roasted cabbage (4/5)-- big fan of the way they roasted this, perfect tenderness without being cabbage mush! Definitely a heavy dish, especially for a vegetable option, as it was swimming in a butter cream sauce that started to congeal as it cooled off. Would choose this more as an indulgent appetizer rather than a healthy veggie option. I wonder if one could ask for the sauce on the side... - Tuna tostada (3.5/5)-- if you like strong flavors, this one packs a punch. The gochujang aioli beneath the tuna is really concentrated, making it difficult to taste the actual tuna. There's a bit of heat but thankfully I wouldn't say it was spicy. Fun to try. The tostada itself was very dense and almost a bit bread-y versus a crispy chip texture. - Crab fried rice (4/5)-- comes with lobster foam that is mixed table side and a generous amount of crabmeat lumps. The rice actually had a nice texture without being too... grainy / individualized, but it was too salty for me. - Akaushi Wagyu beef (4.5/5)-- loved the texture which was tender but with some chew (was expecting more of a melt-in-the-mouth texture though) and the veggies that it came with. It was heavily salted, too much so for me. Would've been perfect with less salt since there's already a chimichurri sauce with it. - Peanut butter tart (4.5/5)-- peanut butter lovers rejoice! The chocolate filling was rich, thick, and sweet which was complemented nicely with the whipped cream (not sweet at all). The peanut flavor really shined. The crust didn't have much of a taste by itself and was sandy in texture, not sure if on purpose or over-baked and dried out. Either way, the tart looked impressive when it arrived and was delectable-- my favorite bite of the night! Overall a nice experience! Although there was a mess up and the rest of our two salads and crab rice wasn't packed with our other food to take home; I was pretty sad about that since it was quite a bit of food (and $$). I might return for that peanut butter tart, but everything else was too heavy and too salty for me. I'm personally not a huge butter fan, but if you are, definitely make a reservation for a special occasion or date!

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    Lost & Found

    Lost & Found

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Lost & Found never disappoints, but this visit stood out because of the incredible service we…read morereceived. Khalil made us feel welcome from the moment we sat down and kept checking in to make sure everything was perfect. He had a great attitude, gave solid recommendations, and made the whole experience feel personal instead of rushed. The food was on point, the vibe was exactly what we were looking for, and the customer service was top-tier. Huge shoutout to Khalil for making our night one to remember. We'll definitely be back!

    "Not All Who Wander Are Lost"...And what I found was some great food! Atmosphere is casual, service…read moreis friendly, the vibe is definitely Viking (and from what I have heard, it's really popping during brunch!). We came on. Friday after work during happy hour and the prices could not be beat, especially with their lobster bites (was sitting at about $30, and we got them half off!) Drinks were fantastic! I selected the "Golden Cadillac" that comes with a miniature bottle of Grand Marnier inside of it. Very good. My company decided on an array of appetizers for his "main course", while I went with their Fried Salmon (served with Mac and cheese, and collard greens). Omg! So tasty! The pepper was prevalent throughout, but it did not over power the flavor! I make collard greens at home (and learned from one of the best), and even I found theirs to be pretty good! My company selected fried ribs, along with the lobster bites, and crawfish queso dip, and their wings! I tasted what he got, and we both agreed that the wings were "off the chart" delicious with a beautiful straight off the grill smoky flavor! So good that he got another order to go! Lol. What made our experience there amazing was our server Ray (Rajean = think "the 90's TV Show "Living Single"..."smooches"!)...she was the best!! From her hello, to walking us through the menu (as first-timers), her recommendations, her energy, her smile, and her being very relatable. Loved her! My only gripe was the bathrooms, the ladies room needed attention (and could use a spruce all around). It doesn't help that it is a bit small, but yeah, they need to focus some efforts on ensuring it's upkeep. As for seating and parking, there is a bar area and limited seating toward the front of the restaurant, but it does extend to back of the house with additional seating. There is also patio seating as well. Because this place seems popular, it is best to reserve ahead to ensure your seating. Parking is very limited! They do however, offer valet (but at $20+). There is off-street parking, but be careful since this is a residential area and nothing is secure. All in all, I really had a great time and left with my belly full! Definitely worth checking out! What was lost is now found! Enjoy!

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