The Decoy--this place is truly one of a kind!…read more Tucked away in Spring Branch, it's such a fun and unique venue with two volleyball courts, which makes it perfect for hanging out with friends or getting a little competitive. They're currently running crawfish, but definitely call ahead to confirm the days so you don't miss out. And I have to say--Morgan is amazing. So friendly, helpful, and just makes the whole experience even better. You can tell they really care about the vibe and the people who come in. If you're looking for somewhere different, laid-back, and full of good energy, The Decoy is absolutely worth checking out

Called to make a reservation the day before the Mexico-South Korea game and was put down for a…read moretable for 6 inside. I called back again to make sure there wasn't a minimum or anything, and they confirmed my reservation. When I showed up on game day, I walked into the full bar that clearly had no tables and went up to a man with a Decoy shirt on who said they don't do reservations. I told him I had just spoken to someone yesterday, and he "you have wrong information, there's no way we can do reservations with this many people - you probably called the corporate office (it's the number listed on their website so that made no sense)" and was very dismissive of me and not apologetic whatsoever. It's totally understandable that reservations wouldn't be possible on a World Cup day. Seems like the staff are not all on the same page, or I was misled to just get my group into the bar (which has happened at other bars during the tournament so it's not unheard of). Had to take my three nieces elsewhere at the last minute and don't imagine I'll be returning after that experience.

Doesn't look like much when you drive past - okay, I'm using the canned Yelp message there - and,…read moreif you arrive at night, it's likely that you'll drive right past it. The Palladium is located on a one-way freeway frontage road, so you can't make a U-turn to get there if you pass it up. But it's not one to avoid. The Palladium is not a franchise of a nationwide company named after Arthur Murray or Fred Astaire. It's a local concern, and doesn't offer as much as the other two studios I listed. I've gone to their Latin events, and here's what it looks like: They have in-house instructors, and also bring in people from outside Houston. (I wrote about California's Kathy Reyes in two prior reviews, I hope she's reading this and makes the trip to Houston some time!) They have classes, and they have dance parties. Both are run well, charging market rates. Lots of parking. One medium-sized dance floor, two smaller studios. The bar sells drinks, both alky and non-alky. Restrooms are deep in the bowels of the building, down the hall to the left. The people who come are a good company, and are fixinta learn to dance better and to have fun. The social dance community of Houston is smaller than in other cities, so there's much overlap from one instructor to another, and it's likely that you'll meet someone there who you danced with somewhere else. I haven't met any snobs yet, but you can't assume that they won't be there. I first went to the Palladium for New Years Eve. I've been several times since then. The experience was similar to others I've been to in other cities. I've had a good time, and never drove home thinking "well, that was a waste of a hundred mile drive one-way." Beaumont simply has nothing like The Palladium, likely because few people in the Coonie Triangle are interested in ballroom or Latin dancing. I encourage you to find a class or party and stop on by.

Really great dance classes - very friendly to beginners and very easy to follow. Took salsa and…read morebachata classes here and would highly recommend going here. Sign up for classes ahead of time and be sure to account for traffic so that you make it in time for class and if there is a line at the check in.

Chris was very accommodating to my needs!! The party hall was a clean and had a lot of amenities…read moreThank you for making my Fur Baby's 1st Bday truly memorable!!! Snoopy truly appreciates it.. And Mike is a truly talented artist!!! Our guests enjoyed sitting for him to get a caricature.... We will definitely use you at our next event!!! 5 all day long!!!!

A great work out! If you are trying to get fit Chris is your man he will work you out to get where…read moreyou want to be. Just a heads up be ready to sweat like never before.

We hosted my daughter's 18th birthday and high school graduation at Venue at Memorial, and it truly…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we booked, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. Sonia is an amazing event planner, organizer, and businesswoman whose passion for what she does really shows. Her attention to detail and knowledge of the party planning process is exceptional, and she offered recommendations that helped bring our vision to life. She walked us through every step from beginning to end, stayed in constant communication, and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the event. The food was not only delicious but beautifully presented, and the décor created such an elegant and welcoming atmosphere. Our guests were impressed with every aspect of the evening and are still talking about how beautiful and well-organized everything was. 10/10 Highly Recommend!!!!

Absolutely amazing experience! I cannot rave enough about Sonia and how helpful she was to make our…read morevision come to life! She made the stress that usually comes with event planning significantly less because she was so incredibly helpful. I would 100000/10 recommend for every big event. It was beautiful, well kept, and clean. We had the best time!!!

5 star for brisket egg roll. I would come back only for that because it was so good I would…read moredisregard the rest of the meal. The rest I give 3/5 stars. I love Texas BBQ so I've been to all the Austin, Dallas, and Houston spots especially on Texas Monthly. Brisket was dry, chicken was brined for a little too long and gave a tire texture. Potato salad was too wet, too fatty, and didn't provide the acidity to contrast the fat. The sausage was decent, I give 4/5 stars. It was thick, juicy, and was similar to other places such as Truth, Corkscrew, Terry Black's, etc. The elotes was also too acidic for my liking and the cheese on top didn't mix well with the dish. Finally, the brisket was just ok. I must've gotten a lean piece because it had the texture of chicken thighs. The bark wasn't flavorful or smoky. Barbecue sauce was what I expected. Worchestchire, ketchup, and brown sugar elements make up for an average BBQ spot. Overall, I would come back and order 10 of the brisket egg rolls and call it a meal.

First and last! The food is completely overpriced and…read morebland. Was a total waste of money and experience . The beef rib i spent $50 was overdone and full for fat vs actual meat. Disappointed and will not return

This is a gorgeous co-work space! It looks like industrial contemporary building. There's several…read moreoffices here already. We came for work crawfish boil at the back area of this space..

The company I work for is headquartered here and although I work remote, I love coming here because…read moreof how beautiful this coworking and office space is. I think it says a lot that I don't mind flying into Houston and working here because the spot is that cool. I have to give kudos to the janitorial staff. Every time I visit here, the entire place is spotless. I'm looking forward to getting a lot more work done in this beautiful building.

Pretty good pickleball spot with indoor and outdoor spots. Parking can get quite jammed, and the…read morelocation could be hard to navigate. Once you're on the premises, you get this nice courtyard/patio feel to it, complete with full bar (at the trailer box) and a food truck along the side. Theres even a nice open field to kick a soccer ball or relax on their patio furniture. Really good vibes Pickleball courts are relatively spacious, but low fences. (at least they got good boundaries around the courts) . However there are elevated spots on the courts. Perhaps from previous wear and tear, you can tell someone's tried to patch it up. It doesn't necessarily affect the game, but its not always flush on the ground. Overall I had a great time, at PIckleball social. I didn't pay for renting the spot, but I'd imagine its what you'd expect.

Played here many times and always appreciate how well maintained the outdoor courts are for the…read moremost part. They offer both Indoor and outdoor options, you can make reservations ahead (easy to do so online) or partake in their open play everyday. (Thursday is a popular day - Free open play with an alcoholic drink purchase). There are membership options too and plenty of events/partnerships throughout the year. I do like how the courts are well lit, the indoor option is a bit cooler but still a bit hot at times in the summer. (not great HVAC) Staff has always been friendly. There's a bar and often food trucks at the back. Parking can be challenging here during their busier times, it's a one way so it wraps around the building and often you may have to park outside. There's alot of pickleball options in Houston, this is a convenient location and has a good mix of skill levels during open play. A good place to jump in and get started with your PB journey.

Trading Spaces HTX was awesome! It is a beautiful trendy yet cozy place. I hosted my cousin's baby…read moreshower there and the owners were so accommodating and really truly went above and beyond to ensure our event was successful. Sonya even helped us set up our balloon garland as we were rushing to install and offered her own materials to help secure it. All in all, we really appreciated all her hard work.