So glad I live so close to a place that has late-night eats and entertainment. I was craving a burger and stopped in with my husband after he got off work. We both ordered the regular house Burger, mine without cheese. It came out 10 minutes after ordering and it smelled so good. I asked for a side of ranch for my fries and dug in. The burger is solid, thick patty and very well seasoned. The fries were also bomb. Very seasoned with (i think) slap yo mama seasoning and I killed the entire thing. Im excited to go back and try other things. I saw people order some spinach dip and queso and those looked so good! I want to try at some point. Next time! read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Burger and fries - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Jeremy, the Owner, came to say HI and introduce himself and check on everything personally Really trying to connect with the neighborhood and customers. They have Great food and good prices - and the cocktails were all spot on! We can't wait to come back read more

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Stopped in early evening Saturday and had a fantastic experience. Not very crowded at all but service was exceptional! Great cocktails and cold beer. Had the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and then burgers and Philly cheese. Everything was fresh and delicious! We loved Tavius! Fantastic service. read more

We stopped by here after seeing a show at the Miller Outdoor theater and I was starving of all the things to order at the bar, I ordered a salad and I gotta tell you, it was a pretty damn good salad! On the night we were there they also had karaoke and it was the fun kind of karaoke where it doesn't take over the entire bar and you can still talk with your own friends and for the singers they don't have a million eyes on them so they're more free to get up. There is also a parking lot in the back with cameras so that was pretty nice too. I enjoyed my visit there and would definitely come back. This area used to be one of our hangout spots before they demolished the old establishment and replaced them with luxury apartments but it's nice that there are still places to go out there. read more

Cocktails tasted okay but size was small-- had to close tab and leave because the bartender didn't acknowledge anyone not approaching the register to order beer. Not really meant for cocktails Vents leak condensation on to you when the AC is running-- ok at home, not ok where food and beverages are served Trivia was cool, definitely a nice vibe read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was one of the best sports bars I have ever been to. Staff was unreadable, the food is great, and the atmosphere is the best

I had been here on busy weekend nights, but this time I decided to drop in on a weekday for lunch. With items like fried green tomatoes on the menu, I asked the bartender what was homemade and not frozen. I was surprised to learn that just about everything (but the french fries) is homemeade. So, I want ahead and tried those fried green tomatoes...and they're really good! It's a big enough portion that I didn't need to order anything else. And, I've been back again for them. I added an order of fried cauliflower the second time. It's nice! The fried cauliflower isn't battered, it's simply seasoned and flash fried. And, the portion is huge! I look forward to trying out more of their menu. read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Fried green tomatoes - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really enjoy this newish casual bar. With great happy hour and daily specials, great bar food, plus a roomy outdoor patio, this place makes a great stop for the evening. I've been here a couple times now for weekday happy hour and chilling with friends. This place doesn't really get crowded then, which is fine by me. They do offer a limited menu serving up some classic bar food including burgers, wings, nachos, etc. My last visit was on a Wednesday, when they were offering a daily special of six wings for six dollars. I chose the buffalo lemon pepper flavor, and man were they tasty and good sized! I also loved that they offered guava cider on tap, which is not something you find often. The patio is my favorite feature though. There's a covered space with barstools and mostly not covered space available. At night, the glow of string lights illuminate the patio space in a nice pinkish hue. Another feature I love is the TouchTunes jukebox, which one can easily use digitally by downloading the app. Definitely will be returning! They advertise having a dj on the weekend. read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Buffalo lemon pepper wings - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

Came in on 7/10/24 for some cold AC and some cold drinks. One of the few places open with power in the area. They still kept their happy hour specials going which was greatly appreciated. Service was great and the food orders came out fast. For bar food it was surprisingly really good. The lemon pepper wings were my favorite and for $.99 cent a wing it was a steal. I also had some chicken tenders which were amazing. Large in size and had a perfect crunch while the chicken was still tender on the inside. I will be coming back very soon! read more

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This was my first time and we went for their $3 Taco Tuesday special and I am super impressed. They have a nice dog friendly patio, good beer, and all the food was really good. We tried all 3 types of tacos on the special, fish, chicken, and beef, and they were all good but we agreed the beef was the best (the chipotle sauce on the fish was sooo good tho). All the details from the tortillas to the guacamole was really fresh and thoughtfully curated. We're looking forward to coming back and trying their Philly and fried green tomatoes (they were out), they sound amazing. read more

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Great food and drinks, the atmosphere is amazing, and the staff is always friendly. This is my go to bar in the area.

Terrible place. Saturday daytime bartender can't be bothered to do much of anything. Good luck but not coming here again.

This is hands down my favorite spot in Upper Kirby--and possibly all of Houston! The bartenders, kitchen team, and owner consistently go above and beyond to make you feel welcome and valued, always making an effort to truly get to know their guests. The drinks are exceptional, and there's always a fantastic special to enjoy. The food? Elevated bar food that is on point--everything I've tried has been absolutely delicious. They offer a range of semi-private event spaces and are more than willing to collaborate with you to create a memorable event. Plus, the spacious patio out front with a cozy fireplace is an added bonus that makes this place even more special! read more

The patio was full on the Sunday we first stopped in. A large table outside and all of the inside tables were reserved. We sat outside for one Bloody Mary and then we left. Parking is in the back and they have accessible parking. read more

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Had a GREAT birthday party!! Great drinks, awesome staff and good food. Highly recommend!

Been here a couple of times. However tonight was different! Hopefully I don't misspell her name but (Miracle) was heaven sent. Sat next to an annoying customer who complained the whole night! Miracle was super dope and professional! This place has great drink specials and I lucked up on Wednesday crawfish nights! Definitely highly recommended ESPECIALLY if miracle is working!!!! 10/10! read more

The BEST Buffalo-Lemon Pepper wings I've had in Houston! Courtesy recommendation of the amazing Alberto. They were such great quality. My friend had the Philly cheesesteak and it was magnificent . Fries are amazing- super crispy and seasoned perfectly! Perfect to grab as a side and just much on! read more

If you're looking for moderately good food, to get high and ignored then velvet oak is the place to be. From my experience this place is the ambiance of "college" fun. Although the bartending skills are there Miracle has an attitude worse than a deaf cat. Letting patrons behind the bar to help serve food and drinks plus the over pours are just a start. Beer tap was lukewarm and the chips and queso I ordered was stale and stiff to eat. $1 wing night is cool but for the rest of the experience you get definitely screams out cheap. As a moderately busy bar after dark should definitely have 2 bartenders, maybe the second one won't cuss people out and ignore them. Oh and to add a little bit of customer appreciation, booty shorts is not a great sight to see when eating your meal at the bar. I paid for a meal, not a show. So as a new customer if I got asked would I comeback? That's a hard but subtle maybe. read more

The wings and drinks are great, and it has a real party atmosphere- especially on Thursdays when there's trivia night. It can be really loud though, and the service is a bit slow. read more

I've passed by this place so many times and always wanted to check it out because of the little squirrel on the sign. So, rando Thursday afternoon me and my husband stopped in. There's a gravel parking lot in the back with tons of parking and the door is on the side where you drive up. Tons of space inside and seating and tvs outside. Very much so neighborhood pub vibes when we went. But they have tons of specials on different days that I could see it catching a large crowd during the night. I wish I caught the bartenders name, he was so nice. We were the only ones there and so we chit chatted and he offered suggestions. We had the house shots $3 for happy hour, the golden nut. It was a nice blend if you're into more fruit/juice shots. I had the fizzy peach sunrise which is non-alcoholic but he spiked it with some Bacardi for me. Every drink I had was made super well, no complaints. Didn't have to ask for napkins or anything he set us up right. Honestly the star of the show, those cauliflower Buffalo bites. Bury me with those. They were sooooo goood. I would go there just for them. We plan on coming back during one of their nights and seeing how it is. If you're a small neighborhood bar type of person, this seems to be the place. read more

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This bar has a unique theme of stuffed animal squirrels in funny poses. It reminds me of that Bob's Burgers episode. Anyways... They have $1 wings on Wednesdays, and the wings are CRISPY. I was honestly a bit disappointed with the honey habanero because it was a like a trace of a trace of habanero. The buffalo lemon pepper though, omg. Amazing! The patrons are also very nice. Everybody at Velvet Oak is super chill, friendly, and it's a wonderful addition to the neighborhood! This may be my new Wednesday night hangout spot. read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Wings - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you're looking for a great vibe, fun time, and great food come to this place now!!! We wanted to beat the crowd so we came as soon as they opened. We got to pick where we wanted to sit. We decided to sit on the shaded patio. We played darts and they had beer pong. It was really cool. The waitress was the sweetest. She was helpful and explained the food items. We ordered Jell-O shots and their drinks really good. We had an awesome time. The food was large portions and so filling. It was delicious, hot and flavorful. When we were leaving we noticed they had a Dj inside and the vibes were so fun. The owner stopped by the table and he was so friendly and shared with us about why he started his restaurant. We really had a great time and the staff felt like family. I give this place a 10/10! read more

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Good food and drinks at a fair price. Good neighborhood feel. Owner is very friendly and strives to make everyone welcome. Service can be slow when things get busy, but I guess that's true everywhere. read more

The brunch burger was amazing.Their hashbrowns reminded me of McDonald's but better, they had the perfect crisp on em'! My eggs were scrambled lightly, as requested - which was very much appreciated. I subbed the ham for bacon and the mayo was a good touch of flavor, they added the perfect amount. I had a Texas Sun for a drink and man it was terrible, not even a sprinkle of alcohol. I'd come back for the burger though forsure. read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

My boyfriend and I did not have a good experience at this place at all. We came here to watch Arsenal play their last game. There were two bartenders working in the entire bar. The line was out the door. We waited half an hour and got a terrible, nasty attitude from the bartender. She proceeded to yelling at us, trying to rush us along, but instead she should've been courteous and maybe would have received a tip. I feel like this place should have been way better prepared especially knowing ahead of time it was going to be a busy morning for them. They have a nice patio with only one TV and about 5 tables. I do not recommend this place. I will not be coming back and they have lost business (Mostly because of the attitude of the large female Hispanic bartender with glasses). The customer service was one of the worst services I have experienced at bars in upper Kirby. read more

Food was satisfying! Most especially the Honey Black garlic wings, cauliflower snax, and fried green tomato. But all the food taste really good. Service was excellent very friendly and accommodating. We love the ambiance so much. Its very calm and relaxing. The outdoor patio is one of our favorite had the tree light. read more

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Im in the neighborhood and frequent this place at least once a week. It's an empty neighborhood dive bar so you'd assume the service is attentive. Wrong. Got ignored twice when I tried to close out. Finally had to shout it out just to get my check. This happens more often than I'd like here. Very frustrating read more

We really enjoyed our night at Velvet Oak tavern! The food and drinks were really good! I loved the frozen margaritas! I love that they have food theme night! The steak night was delicious! You get a huge steak, potato and a salad! Taco Tuesday is always a go to for me! They have a great $3 taco Tuesday deal! I tried the chicken, beef, and fish! The fish was really good! The fried cauliflower was light and very tasty! my favorite was the fried tomatoes! These are way better than fried pickles to me! read more

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After seeing this place on instagram, I decided to take my family there for dinner. I can truly say that I was highly disappointed in the food and the service that we received. The bartender was more attentive to the customers she knew, constantly stayed on her cellphone, and never checked back on us once we received our meals. My fish was undercooked and my son's quesadillas were overcooked. It wasn't even busy so there were no excuses for the lack of proper customer service. Please do better and make the next family experience more memorable!!! I still tipped, but I wished I spent my hard earned money in a well more deserving establishment. read more

Came her for brunch with a group of friends and had a great time. Velvet Oak Tavern has an eclectic esthetic and is covered in squirrels. All the food we ordered was pretty good, but we all agreed that their waffles while giant and fluffy lacked some flavor. I ordered the chicken and waffles, and the chicken was moist and well seasoned, but the waffle needed some extra pizzazz or hot honey instead of just regular syrup. The staff was really nice but you could tell the place had opened recently because they were not knowledgeable about the menu. We would ask about items and then be told they weren't on the menu, but we read them off the menu to our server. Food came out at a decent pace. Overall, I'd try it again for their regular menu and drinks. read more

This was a great restaurant with an awesome vibe. Service was wonderful and the food was filling!

Loved this place! Saw it on tiktok, figured it was worth a try, we were not disappointed. We both got the chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes, and fries. Everything was so good! The chicken was seasoned and so moist. The staff was super sweet and friendly, and the place had a great vibe. They even had a DJ come in around noon! read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Chicken and Waffles - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Omgoodness seriously one of the best patty melt I've had in Houston.. and upgraded to the loaded fries wow amazing. read more

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I was there last night and had the fish and chips the fish was not edible saturated in grease the fries over seasoned and i sat at the bar. There were 4 other people at the bar. I literally sat right in front of the bartender and he would rarely if ever acknowledge me. I still tipped over 25 percent. I wish they had more vegetarian or vegan options. read more

This is the ultimate brunch spot. My wife made reservations for 15+ just a few days before and they were able to accommodate and then some. Management and serve staff were phenomenal. Food was delicious and you can't forget the mimosa spread. They have NFL Sunday Ticket which was vital for us. DJ was playing all the feel good cuts as well. Birthday brunch was a success! read more

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Good people good food and good drink's definitely a fun place to hang out with some good friends

OMG!! Fried green tomatoes were amazing. Not a fried food person but they were actually lightly battered. Plus it's really hard to find places that serve them. The wings are not battered which I loved because the meat is really juicy and not greasy. My group and I shared the breakfast sandwich as well. We were able to split it up in Quarters. It's that's big. Just too sum up what my group had - fried green tomatoes - wings (12) - Breakfast Sandwich And it was plenty of food that we could even finish it all. read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

New place , I ordered Guava cider , it is delicious. cool place to hang out with friends, they have big parking lot so you can park your car in the back. Happy Hour from M-F , 4pm-9pm ! Check it out you will love it! read more

Velvet Oak Tavern - Guava cider - Pubs Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place was the most down to earth chillest bar I have ever been too. The food was amazing, had their Texas patty melt. 10/10. Bartenders were awesome ! Service was great. Along with the ambiance it was terrific. If you are new to the area and need a chill stop to hang. This is the place ! And if you're feeling up to it you can leave your tag on their brick wall inside ! "GRUNT 4EVER" read more

The ambiance here is great. We recently switched venues for the Arsenal game watch parties and so far it's been a positive one.