Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Houston

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Beatrice Wong

"Excellent hand crafted burgers without the frills of a fancy restaurant. The Greek burger was tasty however it only had a minimal amount of feta..."

D M (Bigdtravels)

"Absolutely positively the best burger I have ever had. The people are wonderful and the service was down to earth and real. Very..."

Kate Torrance

Ginger Man

"Awesome bar with a awesome selection of beer. I also got a Reuben sandwich and it was the best I’ve had in a long time. Plus an awesome view of..."

Joshua Humphrey

"The staff are really friendly and they have a great selection on draft, including Saint Arnold's root beer. The bar has good parking, games and..."

Mikaela Boyce

"I've been to the new Ginger Man Midtown location 3 times now: twice for a date-night with my girlfriend, and once for a business meeting. Katie, who..."

Jabari Holloway

"Phenomenal beer bar with appropriate glassware and attention to detail. Fantastic outdoor space, including a balcony with a tremendous skyline view...."

Suhas the goat

"Try Lunch opens 11:30 Thur-Sun, small group meeting in side room. Loved homemade oinion rings, nothing but execellent remarks from everyone who had..."

Cynthia Owens

"Overall, the bar is clean and has a vibrant atmosphere. On trivia nights, it is a good idea to reserve a table, as it gets VERY packed. The staff is..."

Stephanie Kae

"Great Beer Variety! Different beer from different places. I love that is not your usual beers. The service took a little long otherwise it was a good..."

alejandra soto

"Nice place and friendly service. Try a new cold one from the extensive tap..."

Stanley Thiemann

"First pub i went to in years. Finally decided to stop by and im glad i did. Katy(spell check) the best bartender there is recommend a cranberry..."

Regulardudex

"Thank you 4 your awesome service, Katy Cox! You were hilarious and so patient with my peeps! My buddies (novices in beer knowledge & thus, enjoyment..."

Gareth LeGrande

"This Midtown location was just perfect. Lots of seating, a great patio, awesome food and a knowledgeable staff. Renick and Hannah really made our..."

Leigh Campbell

"Professional service with a smile. Great beer selection from around the world. The annual Belgian Beer passport contest is worth checking..."

Keith Newton

"A bit remote from the teenage crowd that usually frequents midtown, which is good for adults:) top that with a cold beer, ample space, and good..."

Lidia Braboveanu

"Best garlic parmesan wings and pretzels with beer cheese. I don't even like onion rings but they have really good ones. Plus staff is..."

Esmeralda Romero

"It's okay. Not a sports bar, nothing like the village, and on the edge of midtown excitement. New still. Beers are 5 bucks and..."

Steve Prats

"Great place! Super nice waitress that was so attentive to our needs. I'll definitely be..."

A R

"Great view of downtown feom the upstairs..."

Kelli Kalinowski

Brixology

"Staff, food and (especially) cocktails are top notch. You must stop by and just try this place out. Food menu is same as Brix wine cellar..."

Jason Stafford

"Always a nice place to go to enjoy a fancy drink! The bartenders are always nice, it had been a while since I had went and they still remember me!..."

Caeser Ramirez

"We absolutely love and highly recommend this place to have fun with friends. We will continue to come and share our amazing experiences! Superb..."

Carlos Alvarez

"I love this place! The only place is houston that knows how to make a drink..."

Ryan Evenson

"Jamal is the best bartender. Very knowledgeable and friendly, for an Army guy (Go Navy!). Definitely will be back. Great cocktails, amazing food and..."

Sean Whitlatch

"Nice place, could be open later.😬 great..."

Nate Balderas

"Great Drinks !!! Especially my fav " Black Cherry Bitter Sling!" The staff are friendly and the atmosphere and music make it a perfect spot to hang..."

Pamela Ade' Cato

"I loved Brixology! It's a great place to have a quality cocktail that is close to..."

Kelly Johnson

"Jamal and Tom are excellent hosts, bantering and making you feel welcome as they craft cocktails made properly and with fresh ingredients. Expect..."

Ian Wright

"The best service, food and cocktails! Our new favorite..."

Yvonne Dickinson

"We love Brixology. Not only are the craft cocktails the best in NW Houston but the food is outstanding. The spirit list is great and continues to..."

Norm Lanier

"Loved the atmosphere - service - cleanliness, but the drinks were by far my favorite. As it should be! Tom was our server - and I have never had..."

Bonnie Avery Moneyhan

"Great drinks, great staff....a lot of fun! If you are looking for an adult atmosphere this is your place. The bartenders are knowledgeable, fun and..."

Julie Nagorski

"Great mixologists, craft cocktails! Same yummy food as Brix! Our new favorite place in..."

Lori Greiner-Satterfield

"First time here, I tend to always sit at the bar for the best service, totally loved the atmosphere, Chris the bartender was phenomenal; the drinks..."

Elizabeth Brown

"If you are looking for a relaxed comfortable atmosphere to have a great wine or cocktail this is the place. We always like to come here either before..."

Ronnie Nespeca

"We have been going to BRIX for some time and always enjoy ourselves. Kendrick, Logan and David are awesome! We decided to host our mom’s 90th..."

Suzi Alexander

"Our first visit to BRIX was earlier this year. We had narrowed down our list for rehearsal dinner locations and decided to try them all out for..."

bafowler

"We had our rehearsal dinner for our wedding here. Everything was outstanding! Our guests were very happy with the food and the venue was beautiful...."

Nick Houghton

"This is the second time my wife and I come here. The food, drinks and atmosphere have all been good. Well my dirty martini isn't dirty egnough for my..."

Captain Lee Crisler

"I can say this place never disappoints. Knowledgeable staff, amazing food, and a calm relaxed atmosphere... that trio equals perfection in my book...."

Ryan Rothlisberger

"I was going on a date with a girl I like and needed a perfect date spot. Brix was recommended and I was told we HAVE TO sit at the bar. We showed..."

Michael Charon

"We always go here for drinks after work. They give us the best treatment and make it an easy choice for any work events. The drink choice is great..."

Katie

"I cannot express enough what a fabulous place this is. We held a rehearsal dinner this weekend and everything was top notch, from Nita helping us..."

Kaye Parker

"Last weekend we held a wedding rehearsal dinner for 34 guests at Brix and we can not say enough good things about our experience working with Nita..."

Julie Wilkerson

"Great food….excellent service…upscale..."

Derik Moore

"Very nice place to eat at. Nice vibe and the fish special that day was insanely good. Pan seared halibut. Also, the truffle fries are really worth..."

Josue Marquez

"BRIX has been a long time favorite. Love the flights and wines by the glass, and not to forget the spring and fall festivals where you get to taste..."

Marjan Roos

"We had a dinner on a week night to celebrate my husband's birthday. Spinach, Artichoke dip and the special of the day was tasty. Filet mignon was..."

Nadeeka Liyanage

"I do like it here, that is for certain! Excellent drinks, fun food, friendly staff! Look forward to going any chance I get..."

Elizabeth Brown

"This is an amazing place for a business casual lunch or dinner, groups or an office party. The ambiance is relaxing. The staff have always been very..."

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"Great atmosphere, great food, great wine, and great service. We had a 60th wedding anniversary event here and it was fabulous. Everyone had a great..."

Gary Jones

"I must share that this place is absolutely AMAZING! I found this place for my parent’s anniversary party and they didn’t disappoint. We honestly..."

Kyandria Edwards

J. Henry's Draught House & Kitchen

89/100 (1110 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"1st time here. My first expectation was burgers and and typical bar food..... Boy, what a surprise!! Fantastic food, fresh, excellent quality meat. ..."

Michael Maxim

"Great place to go,I highly recommend this place for very delicious food and adult beverages. I will definitely be returning several times! Staff was..."

WolfClanN8tive

"Been coming here for years! 5 stars for the food and 5 stars for the beer! This is my favorite place to bring a group to impress! You won’t be..."

Beau Sharpe

"Five star experience. Service was amazing - the beer was great and the food was chefs kiss. Loved the vibe of the place. The music and vibe reminded..."

KC

"This is a cozy family owned small business that deserves all the praise in the world. The wall of beers is impressive and the staff is super helpful..."

Jenny

"Great gastropub! 50 beers on tap. Mostly Texas crafts, but a wide variety of styles. The food was really fresh and tasty. I had the blackened fish..."

Steve Vice

"As a local business owner I ❤️ supporting my fellow local business owners. Today’s visit I received nothing less than 5 ⭐️ service from..."

Ms G

"Amazing place. The service was great. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was amazing. Best porkchop I've ever had. Tender, juicy, and the flavor..."

Cassandra Brown

"Honestly this place is way more than a draft house. First of all, they have 50ish rotating beers on tap. I go every few weeks and they always have a..."

Matt Gallian

"Food was delicious. Service was average. Craft Beer selection was pretty good because there was lots to choose from. Dessert was very yummy. Will be..."

Nicole McBride

Paladora

Anvil Bar & Refuge

89/100 (2366 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I recently visited the perfect evening hangout spot in the heart of Houston called Anvil, close to Rice University. This charming bar has quickly..."

Bhaskar Reddy

"Finally made it to this spot and it did not disappoint!! This was the second stop of the night for my friend's 50 bday celebration and from the..."

Miggs Salazar

"Great place for cocktails & love the interior with all the booths along the wall. We were very particular (extra 🤣) about the type of ice in our..."

Emma LeMasters

"They have a huge selection of drinks and they are of great quality and everything is super delicious! The venue is well designed but it does get..."

Michael Wu PhD

"Checked out this small, cozy bar for a drink before dinner. Came in the early afternoon on a Saturday and it was absolutely packed. Kudos to the..."

Scott Sulik

"World-class cocktails! Make sure you ask for Drew, he’s an incredible mixologist. He makes the best..."

Choon Yee

"Vibe- This is THE SPOT! It’s real chill and laid back. There’s a bar and about 10 booths with comfy seating. This is a nice spot to come to for a..."

Courtney Campbell

"This place is utterly fantastic! The care which goes into each expertly crafted cocktail is remarkable. I love how everything tastes so fresh and..."

Joe P

"Came for cocktails with friends. Their charcuterie was great to snack. We tried few of their cocktails and we all loved them all! They get pretty..."

Matthew Jung

"So let me start this review off by mentioning that I'm a VERY casual drinker. But I know enough to tell if I'm getting a good drink. AND THIS PLACE..."

Andrew Johnson

Tribute At The Houstonian

Cowboys & Indians Indian-tex Fusion & Cocktails

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Private Dining

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"Cuisine that I have never seen before - loved everything we got! This was my second time. This visit got the naanachos with beef and chicken, and..."

Cristy Ecton

"Title: A Wonderful Experience at Indian Cowboy Restaurant I recently had the pleasure of dining at Indian Cowboy Restaurant, and I must say it was a..."

Nadia Bojnourdi

"I ate at this place and the food was good. The portions are huge so order accordingly. Service packed enthusiasm and the waiter was a little boring..."

Taha Raja

"Went on a late night. And will have happy hour and half off on different time. Cute place For date night. Pictures only took two and we ordered four..."

Mandy Dan Camera

"A friend of mine and I went for the first time (11-11-23). The decor is very nice and fun! The food was fantastic. Generous portions. Definitely a..."

Holly Green

"This place has an eclectic menu full of creative dishes. The decor is fun, and I really love the incense that is regularly being burned. Extra bonus..."

Tae M

"We came to try a new neighborhood restaurant during Houston Restaurant Week and found our new fave joint. The space is small but intimate. The food..."

Craig Clayton

"The ambience is good the food smashing a fusion of Indian and Tex-Mex. It’s done well. My flexitarian friend raved about the coconut shrimp with..."

Antonio Helm

"This place is adorable, I loved the decorations. It has plenty of seating inside and outside, we were seated quick and attended too fast. The server..."

Relii Cabrales

"Everything we tried was amazing. The butter chicken tika masala was tasty, they gave me a medium spice level just like i asked for. I also got some..."

thc productions

"We stopped in after seeing them featured on a local TV show, and happened to be in Houston. Every aspect of our visit was great! Seriously, if you..."

John White

"The food is delicious and the services was great. The ambiance was nice and chill. It was truly a great..."

Tania Pena

"Tasty food and cocktails. We learned that this is a family business and the craft originates from India. Vegetarian and vegan dishes were easy to..."

Marika Mohr

"UPDATE 6/28/23 We're back! It has been about 6 months and back in Houston. We stopped by Cowboys & Indians for dinner. The Naanchos are a MUST. Wife..."

Splash Branding

"I had butter chicken tikka masala with naan and rice, I feel the portion was less from what I thought, the food was good, but not what I wanted, as..."

sumita rani basak

"Ordered from this spot through Postmates late Friday night and it did not disappoint. My friend and I ordered the Naan Quesadillas and the Chicken..."

Allison Kojima

"Fantastic! Highly recommend. The food was delicious. Cocktails were great, they all have a unique spin. Even the smallest details weren’t..."

out934sw

"Thank you for making my our anniversary dinner a special one! Everything was great! It was great to meet Vinny Lantigua at our table! We will see..."

cisco roque jr

Okra

Wheelchair Accessible

"Angel Share is a really cool charity bar in downtown right off of Main St. When you buy a drink you get a ticket to vote for one of 4 charities that..."

Lee Edwards

"Angel Share is a fantastic spot that not only offers delicious drinks and food but also gives you the opportunity to make a positive impact on the..."

Tim Froling

"Loved the bartender! Just one thing, there was this really annoying dude who was drunk.. I think his name was.. Benadryl or Barbatos or something...."

Hannah Johnson

"Love the concept of donating a portion of the proceeds. Nice U shaped bar, so plenty of surface area to get service. Generally they have 2-3..."

Roger Cruz

"All-day happy hour on Monday! You'd hear anything from RnB, soul, and pop music, to name a few. Not too loud so you'd enjoy a conversation. Mixed..."

Tasia Griffin

"Support H town businesses especially one that donates directly to charity. This is such a cool, picture worthy bar! Music is on point, good for..."

T J

"The vibe and charitable drinks make this place cool and unique. There is a list of drinks under Charity where you get a ticket and can decide what..."

Katherine Kistenmacher

"Cool place to have a drink and small snack. Nice..."

Emad J

"Nice venue. I liked the "voting" options. Efficient service. Patron saint Betty White watches over you and ensures a good..."

Damian H

"Super fun bar with a great bonus: supporting charitable initiatives. The bar has everything from tasty craft beers to amazing cocktails. The Empress..."

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