Cottonwood
Bar · Independence Heights
3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
Highlights
Upscale pub fare, dog-friendly patio, and extensive beer list
Upscale pub fare, dog-friendly patio, and extensive beer list
"Home to one of the coziest patios in the city, Cottonwood offers a Thursday night steak special, where diners can choose between an 8-ounce filet, a 12-ounce rib-eye, or a New York strip with mashed potatoes and green beans for between $15 and $27. Diners can also steer from the traditional steak night itinerary by ordering pork chops ($15) or a rack of lamb ($25), and enjoy half-priced bottles of wine. Prefer your steak fried? Visit on Whiskey Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. to score $15 chicken-fried steak, chicken-fried chicken, or pork chops with sides, plus $3 domestic beers and $2 of whiskey cocktails." - Brittany Britto Garley
"This longtime, dog-friendly Garden Oaks hangout is a classic for any sporting match thanks to its spacious indoor and covered outdoor seating areas with plenty of TVs and a menu that goes far beyond beer buckets and burgers. Start with oysters, then spring for tacos or a steak. And be sure to heed its specials, including half-off wings and pitchers on Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesdays, steak night on Thursdays, $5 drafts and wells on Fridays, and prime drink specials every weekend afternoon. College football on Saturdays is marked by its smoked wings, which are $30 for an order of 20 all day." - Brittany Britto Garley
"With deck games, more than 30 taps, an outdoor bar, and 55-inch LCD screens, Cottonwood remains a popular spot in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest for groups. The food is also understated, with burgers, like the crawfish fondue burger, bursting with unique toppings, and appetizers like truffle pretzels that make for great conversation starters. Seating is typically first-come, first-serve, so get there early or send a trusted scout to scope out the spot on busy weekends and game days. Check Cottonwood’s Facebook page for updates on special events like crawfish boils, game tournaments, and live music, which will require more planning for snagging a space for the crew." - Marcy de Luna
"With deck games, more than 30 taps, an outdoor bar, and 55-inch LCD screens, Cottonwood remains a popular spot in Garden Oaks/Oak Forest for groups. The food is also understated, with burgers, like the crawfish fondue burger, bursting with unique toppings, and appetizers like truffle pretzels that make for great conversation starters. Seating is typically first-come, first-serve, so get there early or send a trusted scout to scope out the spot on busy weekends and game days. Check Cottonwood’s Facebook page for updates on special events like crawfish boils, game tournaments, and live music, which will require more planning for snagging a space for the crew." - Katie Holtman, Brittany Britto Garley
"Cottonwood offers a massive open-air space with both shaded and full-sun seating, regular movie nights, and live music that make it a good choice for a leisurely time out. After ordering at the counter, dig into local eats, like crawdads, or down a local beer on tap as you find refuge at the heavy picnic tables — the best seats to tie off the pooch. Bonus feature: if your best bud gets fidgety, head through the nearby gate that leads to a local park." - Brian Gaither
