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Sidebar, Houston, TX

Sidebar

4.6
4.6
58 Reviews
$31 to $50
Speakeasy
9757 Katy Fwy suite 170, Houston, TX 77024-1580

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
Sidebar is a reservation-only hideaway for drinking and dining inspired by the early-1900s Texas oil boom. Our menu is a sample of what may be served as our offerings will constantly evolve.

Open Thursday-Saturday 6pm-1am with live entertainment nightly from 7-11pm. Sidebar table reservations are required for entry and separate from our sister restaurant Credence next door.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Geiskopf

Experiences

  • Live Entertainment 10pm-12am

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10pm-12am | Please note there is a $50/person minimum spend during your reservation separate from the $25 music booking fee, non-refundable. | We ask that you refrain from video and photography. Enjoy your visit!
    Live Entertainment 10pm-12am Photo
  • Live Entertainment 7pm-9:30pm

    $25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for live entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm-9:30pm | Please note there is a $50/person minimum spend during your reservation, separate from the $25 music booking fee, non-refundable. | Sidebar asks that you refrain from video and photography. Enjoy your visit! *Please note: This experience ends at 9:30pm along with a room and stage reset. If you would like to enjoy the late experience at 10pm, a separate reservation will be required.
    Live Entertainment 7pm-9:30pm Photo

What 58 people are saying

Sidebar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Romantic

  • Houston

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sidebar delivers a "fantastic experience" with "great live music" and "phenomenal vibe," perfect for a "romantic date night." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing drinks." While some note slow service and cover charges, the ambiance and "delicious food" make it a popular choice for a memorable evening.

58 Reviews
  1. katherine

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    GREAT MUSIC on the evening we came. Service was horrible. Place was not busy for 10 pm on a Saturday night. Mediocre drinks. Why can’t Speakeasy’s have better mixtures? Fever Tree would’ve been appreciated.

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  2. Patrick VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience, elegant and charming. Don’t miss this one!

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  3. Sophia VIP

    Houston105 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had a great time, the food was outstanding and service and cocktails as well. Tuna tartare was the best dish we had. Unfortunately for a Friday night it was almost empty,I hope management finds a way to promote this gem so it can stay around! The live music was outstanding as well. Will definitely come back!

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  4. Lorry

    Unspecified1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Entry floor sticky, needs a better chef, needs a mixologist not just a bartender, wrap the cost of music in to the experience-don’t charge cover charge, nice intimate tables and low lighting, consider using iPad tablets for menu as I saw phone flashlights popping on to read the menu, waitress was nice, after some prodding the bartender made an off menu drink that was good. Musicians were good.

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  5. Hunter

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved this place! High end and good vibes. Live music was great and took song requests. Food and drinks were amazing too. Will definitely be coming back!

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  6. Nyanza

    Houston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience, the live band was exceptional. We had an amazing time.

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  7. emily VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place! Excellent service and food. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Danika

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice vibe and great live music. Service was top notch.

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  9. Shell VIP

    Houston6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Not my best experience with a new place. The food is great (from Credence!). The service was great. ... but I just didn't like the overall experience. I won't be back.

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  10. Mimi

    Houston23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been waiting to get a reservation to this speakeasy since it opened and I will admit it was very worth the wait! It is beautifully decorated, very romantic, and the live music is the cap to any date night!

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FAQs

Sidebar is rated 4.6 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Houston
  4. Houston
  5. Westside

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sidebar

9757 Katy Fwy suite 170, Houston, TX 77024-1580

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Westside
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am Dinner Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Speakeasy, Cocktail Bar, Dining Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Joseph Geiskopf
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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