"The Deal: $6 draft beers, $7 well drinks, $8 house wines and moscow mules, $6-8 dollar appetizers At Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, a River Oaks spot serving Southern comfort food, the Monday through Friday happy hour is best spent with a $9 old fashioned and any of their $6-8 appetizers like short rib grilled cheese, spicy Korean fried chicken sliders, or one of their glistening butter burgers." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"What originated as a whiskey-fueled restaurant in Newport Beach, California now offers its lively atmosphere in the Woodlands with plenty of opportunities to eat and drink boozily. Its diverse brunch runs the gamut of savory and sweet, with Fruity Pebbles French Toast, loaded nacho fries, and loco moco, while dinner promises sumptuous dinners like 12-hour-braised beef short rib served with a black pepper sauce, mashed potatoes, and seasonal greens. Seats on the 800-square-foot patio overlooking Market Street are coveted, but inside is just as picturesque. The restaurant’s whiskey library and champagne wall serve as attractive backdrops for your next Instagram grid photo." - Laura L. Green, Brittany Britto Garley
"At Bosscat Kitchen and Libations Woodlands and River Oaks locations, you don’t have to wait for the weekend for brunch. Offered daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., diners can enjoy short rib chilaquiles, peach cobbler waffles, and exciting concoctions like the Fruity Pebbles French toast made with bacon, a condensed milk glaze, and fresh berries. Mimosas, available by the glass or carafe, are a classic choice, but the “breakfast in bed” shot is a surefire way to get your weekend off to an interesting start." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Bosscat Kitchen & Libations serves Southern comfort food in a dining room that feels like the inside of a whiskey barrel. Bottles line the walls, and if folks aren’t having a rye-based drink, they’re probably wiping their fingers after a bite of the butter burger. On the weekends, Bosscat fills with people eating bowls of buttery shrimp and grits. And while Fruity Pebbles french toast might sound like the brainchild of an overzealous eight-year-old, the fruit helps balance the dish and makes for a fun breakfast on a sunny weekend morning—try them on Bosscat’s intimate patio. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas
"If you’re into the family-style meal feeling of Thanksgiving, head to Bosscat Kitchen & Libations in River Oaks. You can get maple-bourbon turkey, brown sugar baked ham, and prime rib roast (for an extra $10), alongside a slew of traditional sides. Have your fill of cornbread stuffing, mac & cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, and more. Plus, either an apple or pumpkin pie. Price: $60 per person" - gianni greene, julie takahashi