Frnds

First time back since the closure for remodel. Love the structural changes and decor enhancements. Beautiful windows provided great lighting. We decided to have our book club meeting here because of the reputation of a vibrant space and delicious food options. FRNDS did not disappoint! The brunch menu is perfect. There were light choices as well as larger entre options. Today's service was grand! Awesome place for small group gatherings! The manager, Lexi was extremely professional, friendly, and knowledgeable! Thank you all for everything! We shall return! Can't wait to join in on a weekday happy hour.

I visited this restaurant for Valentine’s Day and unfortunately the experience was a bit disappointing overall. When we arrived, I found out that my reservation had been canceled. Thankfully, they were still able to seat us, which I appreciated. However, several items on both the drink menu and the Valentine’s Day menu were unavailable, which was frustrating—especially for a special occasion. When I used the restroom, there was a strong unpleasant odor, which didn’t add to the experience. On a positive note, our waitress Nikki was very pleasant, attentive, and kind. She provided great service despite the circumstances. That said, I was surprised to see a $42 tip charge added to the bill, which increased the total from $213 to $273. That felt excessive, especially given the overall experience. As for the food, it was okay but not exceptional for the price. The macaroni was plain, and the portion of mashed potatoes was smaller than expected. Overall, while I appreciate the effort of the staff, this isn’t a business I would personally return to.

FRNDS is a MUST! Run dont Walk for your next night on the town. This was my first time here and I was celebrating my Birthday! Atmosphere is elevated, moody and such a vibe! Grown and Sexy! Shout out to Bri, Gabbi and Adrian because some times my food allergies won't let me be great and I can't indulge in all the yum yum food but this Trio was so accommodating! Y'all are the MVPs and thank y'all so much for your amazing customer service and patience with me. For cocktails we had the FRNDS with benefits and The Rich Auntie, both are soooooo good! I like my drinks fruity and they both were top tier. For my entree, I ordered the caesar salad, chicken tenders and mac and cheese. My friend had the salmon bowl with brussell sprouts. Everything was delish! It was a great night and a good time to bring in another chapter. Owwwww!

The food , drinks and service is great. The only thing I recommend is that if you sell oysters you should have crackers to eat with them. I have never been to an establishment that does not provide crackers with oysters.

Dave was our Waiter Tonight and he did an amazing Job ! Treated us very well customer service was On point , However we were surprised with the limited Menu got a pic of an appetizer those Were Amazing !!!! Will get them again and Drinks are on point mixed well

Frnds is the place to go when you went the perfect ambience to catch up and reconnect with friends! Rai was an excellent server ask for her any time you visit! She definitely made our night great with her recommendations and attention to details. Can’t wait to visit again soon!

My waitress was Delia L. As soon as I arrived she was prompt, present, nice, beautiful and accommodating. In a time where service seems to be an after thought, she made me and my partner feel comfortable in our brunch experience for Valentines Day. The manager was really nice from beginning to end as well. DEF WILL BE RETURNING!!!

Very good food! 🍽️ Dee was a great waitress! Clean bathrooms. 🚽 Parking is a hassle. 🅿️ You’ll most likely have to use a nearby parking garage as there are only 3 spaces right in front of the restaurant. Visited right upon opening.

Came here for a happy hour on a Monday afternoon. It was relatively busy with a few scattered groups of two or three and at least two large parties of five or more during the three hours we were there. We sat at one of their table seatings in the middle of the restaurant, which was easy to chat even though the spacing is a bit more than I expected, so I found myself having to sit on the edge of the tufted seat to eat or hear my companion really well. The music was relaxing and at a comfortable volume that we were able to sit for hours and talk and still have our voices after. The happy hour menu is reasonably priced, although I think the pot stickers could come down slightly given that you only get three. We tried the beef and chicken potstickers - I preferred the beef because I also liked the accompanying sauce. The shrimp deviled eggs were a nice surprise-so good in fact, we ordered a second batch. The brussel sprouts were crispy and not too salty or soggy. I appreciate that despite it being a known happy hour spot, they had spirit-free drink options, and I enjoyed the "Thicker Than Water" strawberry mojito. This is a great spot and welcome happy hour space in Rice Village. I wish it had been here when I used to frequent the area more.

Stopped by this place after work to check out their happy hour. The place is dark and poorly lit. The restaurant was not full maybe 4 to 5 people in there but service was slow. We ordered a few items off the happy hour menu anddd they were disappointing. The espresso martini was uninspiring and too bitter. The biscuits and jam gave nothing additionally the deviled eggs weren't great and my friend reported the tenders were dry also the fries were just okay. Our waitress/ bartender was friendly but this place left a lot to be desired and it doesn't exactly give the vibe or provide the quality of food that would make me want to return.

Pretty restaurant but sucky service. Took an hour for our drinks to come to the table. We were missing an appetizer and 2 of the 2 people in my party never received their entree. They gave us plastic utensils. Just a mess. I love supporting my people but would never come back here for dinner. Maybe a drink by the bar and that's a strong maybe. I ordered the brussel sprouts- crispy and tasty. Definitely recommend. The lamb chops were nothing special. If you like bland fatty chops then these are for you.

Love love this concept. Cute restaurant to vibe out. The parking was super easy as I found street parking right across from the restaurant. They have a huge bar and lots of seating inside. Happy hour is from 4-7p and they have a pretty decent selection of items to choose from. The brussel sprouts had a good char and honey to them. The sauce isnt needed, thats how good they were. Okay, and since Im trying to revert back to pescatarian, I tried the lobster risotto. It did not disappoint! Huge chunks of lobster, they didnt skimp on it at all. Our waitress came around and asked if we wanted anything else before happy hour ended. It was very mindful of her. Immaculate vibes, nice music and it wasnt very loud. I would definitely revisit.

I came here with a friend right after a Solidcore class (lol, don't judge us). On a Monday evening, it wasn't busy, so we were seated without reservations. We were honestly there for the hookah (which didn't disappoint), so I only ordered a lemon drop martini with some deviled eggs which were actually both delicious, so I will be coming back to try some more food from their menu. The service was great as we had a lot of banter with our server. And the entire restaurant was such a vibe with great music playing! Definitely a great spot for a girls night or a date night :)

When your friend tells you to meet up for drinks you meet up for drinks. I've never heard of FRNDS restaurant and lounge but met up with some work friends for happy hour. They had been there for a little bit so I had to catch up. I started off with a margarita off the happy hour menu. Very very disappointing it was extremely watered down and tasted like I was drinking water. I ordered the corn ribs and fried chicken dumplings. I love corn and don't know what I expected the corn ribs to taste like but I didn't care for it. I wish the corn was actually sweet and it would've been much better. As for the fried chicken dumplings. I was confused on what I was eating. I love dumplings and thought this would be the perfect fusion but it wasn't it. After having not the best drinks or food. Billy the manager came over and comped some drinks for our group. Traz one of the servers bartends at times and even though he was serving on this particular day decided to go to the bar and make us a round of drinks. Those were the best drinks we had that night. There needs to be maybe some additional training for the previous bartenders because there's no reason that every drink should taste terrible. Despite the experience with food. Customer service was great and our server Trey was very helpful and tried his best to make an unfortunate situation better. I would only come back when Traz is the bartender and definitely no food.

Came for food and drinks with some friends late Friday. We all ordered a variety of shareable! I really liked the brussel sprouts, and the green beans. Service and food was good and the ambiance is always cool. DJ played a good variety would definitely be back

Came by for happy hour and ordered most things of the menu. They have HH all day on Mondays. The place was pretty empty on a Thursday, loved the R&B music. Our favorites were the Brussels sprouts, fried chicken, and croquettes. The devil eggs weren't the best, didn't taste very fresh. Loved the lemon drop martini too.

I came for happy hour in a group. We sat in of the booths, and it was pretty comfy and spacious for 6'7 people. The small bites were very good, and the potatoe croquets were my favorite. Very well seasoned and the perfect texture. Service was okay, but a little slow. I ordered an old fashioned outside of happy hour and it was $26. Not sure I would come back outside of happy hour.

Check in was smooth as we came on a Friday around 9 with reservation. I've been in the market for nice locations with music. Glad to have located this place and had a good experience as I know others whose experience wasn't healthy. Glad to see the rebound. I do feel there is room for menu and drink expansion however for what's provided I enjoyed my time and selections. The service fee was the highest I've seen compared to other venues however servers deserve their cut especially support this when service is top tier. Josiah was top tier with recommendations and they pretty much align with every recommendation I read. All in all, I definitely return for the vibe. Food wise their wins available. Wagyu sliders. Other than that. 3 drinks and 3 apps ran me $200.

My friend & I arrived during the later half of happy hour. Seated quickly since it was just us 2 & we rsvp'd prior. Booth was roomy & comfy. The hostess took some time to come take out order but when she arrived, she stayed on top of it after that, which was appreciated because happy hour was ending soon. All the food/appetizers we tried were really good. Will most likely be back when are in town again & try more.

The food was mediocre, ambiance was great and the service started off rocky but improved once we got a server. The prices were too high for the food we got

Vibe- This is a very cute spot and I can tell people come here to enjoy their social hour (4-7pm). The only thing I wish I saw more of was vegetarian/vegan options. Customer service- Good! Food/drinks- I came specifically for the social hour and enjoyed a lemon drop and the Parmesan potato croquettes. Parking- There are a few spots near the restaurant but depending on when you go it might be easier to park in one of the garages and walk over.

My friend and I checked out happy hour at FRNDS 4-7p. The happy hour menu has plenty food/drink options at an affordable price point. When we arrived, we were 2 of 6 total people in the entire restaurant, so we took a couple of seats at the bar. There were several wait staff walking around but no one greeted us when we walked in and it took several minutes before our drink order was taken. Not the best first impression, but the service definitely improved. Also worth mentioning, it's a club/restaurant combo with hookah. The music/vibe was enjoyable for happy hour but likely gets louder as the night progresses. My friend had the espresso martini and I got the lemon drop. Both were good, classic cocktails. We ordered the buttermilk drop biscuits, french fries, buttermilk chicken tenders, and shrimp deviled eggs. Buttermilk drop biscuits: good, slightly dry. But the homemade strawberry preserve makes them delicious! French fries: average fries with seasoned salt. Served with spicy ketchup. Buttermilk chicken tenders: crispy and delicious with good flavor. Served with honey mustard, ranch, and spicy ketchup. Shrimp deviled eggs: have a lil kick, but nice flavor. Shrimp is fried on top. Overall, this was not a bad experience. Definitely worth the happy hour prices. 20% gratuity added to the ticket and our bill was only $64! One of the cheaper happy hours I've experienced in Houston. Outside of the happy hour, I likely wouldn't return as the food items are overpriced for the quality of food.

Went here for Happy Hour to celebrate a new friend moving into town. I loved the appetizers the salmon was just ok the curry seasoning wasn't for me. The service was great the manager even gave us a free dessert! This place is great for a date or a group of friends celebrating. A definite must try!

Cute for happy hour drinks only. Their prices are great, but the drinks are just ok. Not very strong, but I guess that's a part of the ploy. For food, we had the shrimp deviled eggs and they were very basic, not too exciting and the wagyu dumplings that were almost repulsive. I believe they would be better if it wasn't fried. The accompanying sauce on the dumplings was very spicy as well which took away from them. I didn't get any pictures of my food because the presentation was just not very impressive. Overall, this is not somewhere I'd have to return to, honestly.

We are in rice village here yall. So parking: u can park in the garage and walk over for free, you can park in the front for free if there are spots, you can street parallel park for free if spots are available or you can park at the shopping center across the street for a few dollars. So we arrive on time and the restaurant is very empty. There were 2 other tables. One was finishing up and another just got there right before us. After we have looked at the food and drink menu, we place our order. The food took forever to come out. I would say about 45 minutes. The food that we order here was pretty good. The grilled lamb was very tender and flavorful. Snapper bites very crispy and crunchy with delish aioli. The corn was pretty good too. But not for the price, service or the ambiance. Everything was just too slow. The fries we ordered with the sliders never even made it out until we finished our food. The problem here is in the kitchen. They need more people back there. Bc it shouldn't have taken that long to bring out food for 5 people. Seems toe like the kitchen staff was short. I love supporting new businesses but they did not make the cut in my eyes. Service was too slow. Food took forever to come out. The price was def higher but I do understand it bc of the location. The food wasn't bad but I can get better food cheaper and faster elsewhere.

Finally got to try FRNDS and I was pleased. The appetizer was good (just wish it was hotter temperature wise)- fried chicken dumplings. The lobster pasta - i got the lobster fried was flavorful and delicious ( also just wish it was hotter temperature wise ) . The beef sliders and fries were also good. The drinks were so cute and definitely strong ! They also have hookah which is always a plus lol. The music was good and it was definitely a nice vibe and a cute place to take pictures. Our server was very attentive and welcoming since it was our first time there. I would definitely recommend trying them out they now serve brunch 11a-4p.

They have a pretty good happy hour. Drinks are around $8 and lite bites are around $6-10. After about 3 sidecars I was good and relaxed. They had a good music selection. The DJ came later on and played some pretty good music. Staff was pretty nice and attentive. The bar was a bit slow getting drinks out. I would suggest not waiting until til you finish your drink before you order a next one. It was a chill vibe before.

My friend and I tried this restaurant out as this was on our list of places to try. We had reservations for two and I arrived five minutes before our scheduled time. Upon checking in for our reservation, the hostess told me there was no available seating, only bar seating as there was a party later on that night (three hours later) and they were going to clear tables from one side of the restaurant (the other side still had open booths). However, two ladies arrived after us and were seated in a booth. That alone had me set on rating this place one star; however, the male bartender and the food redeemed them. The food was delicious.my friend and I opted for shareables, raw oysters, green beans tempura, calamari and salmon bites. Everything was really good but the highlight of the meal was the salmon and pina colada. The salmon was so tender and flavorful and the pina colada was amazing. Parking can be hectic during busy hours in the area as I did not see any valet options (we came Saturday around 5) and the restaurant is in a shopping strip. Overall, I would return. Even if I have to sit at the bar again because the food and drinks were that good!

Came with some friends on a Tuesday. It's beautiful on the inside and they have a (secret) speakeasy. I did make a reservation, we were notified and seated promptly. It was also rather empty as well. The music was at a good level and it was a vibe of your latest R&B. The menu is short and sweet. Only four entrees. Our service was great, she stopped by quite a bit and answered all questions we had. I ordered the wagyu sliders. They were kind of bland and a little dry. They come only with a chefs sauce and cheese on them on a bed of arugula and spinach. Could be different if there were other toppings on the sliders. The best thing I had were the biscuits with the honey butter. I also a french 75 that was on the menu that was rather tasty. I could figure out why the truffle fries were $30 tho.

The absolute worst dining experience that I've endured in quite some time. It took 30 minutes to get drinks and they came out like they traveled to us via Noah's Ark... two by two... 30 minutes apart. So, I shouldn't have been surprised that this was the same case for the appetizers. And, when we flagged the waitress down to order entrees after being seated for an hour, we were informed that one of their popular dishes was not only the menu when we asked for it. And, since this was supposed to be my Mother's Day meal, not only am I disappointed, I am kinda angry. DO NOT COME HERE. Save your time and energy.

DJ and dining vibe, went in early afternoon the music was good and not super loud so you could have a decent conversation while eating. Ordered the lamb chops from the brunch menu, those were very good. Also tried the lobster chili pasta, with fried lobster. It was spicy, the lobster was hard fried and crunchy I would probably try it grilled next time. The biscuits are a strong yes. Drinks: the Frnds with benefits I didn't care for, the Rich Auntie was good and I would recommend. I've been twice and both times parked right up front but when crowded parking can be found across the street. Tried the greens would skip and do the potatoes instead. The lobster sliders were a yes for an appetizer. During the day when the crowd is light service was good, at night when it picks up it's a challenge. Would recommend reservations to be safe but there is a nice size bar in case it's crowded.

Vibes on vibes! As soon as I walked in, I knew it was gonna be a good time. The onnnnlllly thing that killed the experience was as soon as we sat down, our waiter read the menu and listed everything they DIDNT have. That's a bummer especially when you already reviewed the menu & pics beforehand.....they didn't even have their pink signature drink that's in everyone's pic on social media. Outside of that, they had hookah & the music selection was good.

Went to check this place out in Rice Village for a friends birthday on a Saturday which is a busy dinner night. I tried to reserve a table but nothing was available so we decided to go anyways and take our chances. When we arrived it was busy but there were tables available and we were able to get seated within 10 minutes for a party of 6. The service was slow at first but then the waiter came around and took our drink order. I ordered a Gin and Tonic with the Botanist gin ($16), a bit overpriced for me and a friend had the Lucid dreams which comes with cotton candy on top and the Frnds with benefits and well as a non alcoholic thicker than water drink which is a strawberry mojito. I ordered off of the HRW menu and chose the buttermilk drop biscuits, the shrimp skewers, and the brick lemon chicken which was all really great but damn those biscuits were amazing!! they were warm and had honey and butter on them and came with a side of strawberry jam, the shrimp was really good and the chicken was very tasty and moist. We also tried some wagyu meatballs with bbq sauce which were good and some wagyu beef dumplings that were just alright not my favorite. the parking situation is scattered, its in rice village so there is no dedicated parking spot for this restaurant. It was very dark inside, the walls and ceiling are painted black and they have little lamps and lights everywhere. I was really digging the booths that were a purple suede. This place is very loud, there is a DJ playing all the jams which was cool. I never thought I would sit down to a nice meal and be hearing Cardi B at the club noise level at the same time. It was cool though. they also have bottle service and Hookah as well. why I gave this 5 starts, the awesome service. The food gave it a 4 but the waiter made it a 5. First we walked in with no reservation and we were accommodated for a party of 6 and then two more people joined our party so we needed another table and he went above and beyond to get us situated and it all worked out. I could tell he was very busy but had a smile on his face the whole time. I don't remember his name but shout out to him! its the customer service that makes a business great. HRW is all of August so make sure you check this place out!

My girls and I went to FRNDS for a girls night and had a great time. The music was extremely loud to the point where you couldn't hear someone in front of you which is something that I love. The food and drinks were great. It was well seasoned with great flavor. Not salty at all. That's a huge plus for me. My reason for the 3 stars would be price. It particularly the deviled eggs. They were tiny and I do mean tiny. I had to question our waitress and ask if the eggs were quail eggs. That's how small they were (she stated no). So not only were the eggs tiny so were the shrimp. For 3 half sliced deviled eggs priced at $15.00, it wasn't worth it. Another issue that truly bothered me is the 20% gratuity for a party of 4. One thing about the group of women that surround myself with is we're great tippers especially when the service is top notch. Your tip automatically starts at $20.00. It's on you to grow your tip at its base. For our server Yona B. She was amazing. She constantly checked on us and was a great vibe from beginning to end. She could have made at minimum of $100.00 in tips from us because gave great service but instead it was only $67.20. I understand service fees with parties of 5 and more, but 4, come on now. That's ridiculous. I more than likely will be back, it really depends on how I feel.

I had dinner at FRNDS recently to celebrate my friend's birthday. I didn't realize it was more of a lounge than a restaurant so the menu is a little limited but the food options that are available were SO GOOD! My friend ordered the buttermilk biscuits and I opted for the truffle fries. Low and behold, it's plenty of food so we ended up doing family style because there is no way I could've finished all those fries. The biscuits were perfectly flakey and melt in your mouth. The truffle fries were amazing and I couldn't stop eating them when the server came to grab the plate, I grabbed the last 3 fries. That's how good they were! For diner I had the brick lemon chicken that's topped with butter, and comes with broccolini and fingerling potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly and I couldn't have asked for a better entree. My friend had the Salmon skewers and Brussels a la Carte. The drinks were also good! I had the "rich Auntie" and my friend ordered the famous "frnds with benefits" which I believe is their signature cocktail. It's deliciously tropical with a stencil of the longed logo floating. It's such a pretty drink! The service was amazing and we stayed two hours after our dinner catching up and enjoying hookah. Yes they offer hookah! And it's strong with multiple flavors to choose from. The lounge is located in rice village and there is plenty of parking nearby if you can't get a spot right out front. The ambiance was dim with small lights at each table making it the perfect scene for a date night or a girls night! The music was great and on this particular night there was a live DJ. We found ourselves singing to the songs and enjoying our night. I will definitely be back because the location is convenient and the food and service were top notch!

Our server did his best, Nasir was great! Unfortunately 2 stars for this restaurant. You can always tell when businesses start up just to get money. No intention behind anything. My table ordered lobster omelette - tasteless and lobster was overcooked and rubbery, lambchop brunch plate -overcooked and not seasoned well, tempura french toast - too greasy and nauseating. Only good thing we got were the shrimp deviled eggs. I'm sure there would have been more good things but about 3 other attempts to order, the server would come back and say they didn't have it today. Food is not good and overpriced. Bad restaurant overall.

My friend was in town for the weekend and I wanted to show her all the new spots in town. We were promptly seated as soon as we arrived. There restaurant isn't very big inside as all the tables are close to each other and there was a DJ playing music. There is not a huge array of menu items and that may be because they are still fairly new. Tempura green beans 10/10 you will love them. The sliders were so salty I couldn't even eat them. If you want to have a drink or a nice vibe I'd recommend stopping by. I took away a start due to the small space the hookah smoke getting blown in your face gets annoying

I had a reservation for 6:15 PM... it's currently 8:39 PM and all we've had are drinks. Incredibly disappointing experience at FRNDS. The ambience of the restaurant is gorgeous. This place has so much potential but the customer service issues are abysmal. Sadly, we ended up walking out. By 9pm no food had arrived to our table. We ordered at 7:00 PM an hour into dinner service and they had already ran out of the brick chicken, they also didn't have one of their most popular cocktails. I'm not sure how you don't prepare enough entrees to serve knowing you have a dinner rush coming in. We rolled with it and just ordered appetizers. By 9pm the dumplings arrived to our table. I was appalled that only 4 tiny friend dumplings took almost three hours to deliver. We went to the host to try and pay for our drinks and leave. We had another event to attend and there's no reason a dinner service should take almost 3 hours. I am giving this place two stars because the drinks we did have were delicious and the manager did personally apologize and try to make it right with us which we appreciated. My advice is to come for the drinks but go somewhere else to eat.

We came in on a Sunday night, for a birthday dinner. The ambiance was really nice service was great. Overall I must say the food was way overpriced and the food was way too salty especially the lobster chile pasta ,we were so disappointed. The manager greeted us but when i mentioned how salty the food was he really didn't any con sessions in making sure we were satisfied after spending over $250.00 . Sad to say we will definitely no be returning in the future. Way too pricey and food was ok.

Been here twice and have absolutely loved the food , drinks and service !! I also like that it's a little bit of a "hidden" gem. Can't wait to come back !

Dined in on their happy hour at 5:35 pm on a Thursday for a party of 4 and was seated immediately. Friendly staff, great cocktails, and happy hour food is good. Our waitress informed us that the singers and entertainment acts come once in a while and there's not a set date when they perform. We ordered: Tempura green beans: crispy lightly fried green beans with tasty dipping sauce Buttermilk drop biscuits: melt in your mouth buttery goodness! Raw Oysters: I didn't care for the Bloody Mary sauce on top Chicken meatballs: good flavors Beef skewers: a little dry Wagyu beef sliders: juicy and good flavors, but did not taste like wagyu Lucid dreams: not too sweet, comes with purple cotton candy on top Frozen: refreshing Side car: strong but good Old fashioned: perfectly made

My friends wanted to try Frnds after seeing it in Tiktok. We arrived around 8:45pm with no reservation and was told it would be an hour wait for a table. After waiting an hour we asked the hostesses how much longer and was told there was / people ahead of us. We then waited another 30-40 before finally being seated. Although the salmon was delicious, I personally was not impressed with the menu and did not car for the passion fruit lemon drop. Although I've never been to an "upscale" restaurant that had loud music and hookah, I enjoyed the female dj (girl power) who was playing some great jams. Before visiting be sure to make a reservation on Open table and be sure to read the Dress Code. The door man was stopping girls for wearing sandals.

Something new! I miss my tapas from its previous inhabitants, but you live and you try new things. A colleague and I needed a dinner venue for post work planning. We ended up here. Our first thought is that this is where vampires hang out. We're pretty sure that's accurate. The vibe is dark and sultry. It does look like later at night it may open up into something different. I'm not sure if it turns into the club on Blade, or something out of Interview with a vampire. It's definitely not Underworld. So off the bat, the prices. Yeesh. Food-wise we did the Wagyu sliders. If there were 4 at $22 would've been fair price. Alas, only three presented themselves on my plate. They were good, but not amazing. The Tempura Green Beans were by FAR the best thing we had! At $12, they were well worth it. So good! The crunch, the seasoning and the SIZE. Must get. The last of our eaten items, the Buttermilk Drop Biscuits $14. We chose this because we were so curious what kind of biscuits were worth $14. The trap got us. They were normal biscuits and jam. I would never knowingly pay for avocado and toast, but the breakfast demons pulled a fast one on me this time with bougie biscuits. Definitely more of a $5 item. Good, but not $14 good. The drinks were fantastic. Also severly very overpriced, but good. We had three different and they were All good. My colleague has some allergies and I was educated in what items were a no no for different things. So I also ended up with a side of cotton candy as they couldn't have it in their drink. Yay dessert :) Our wait staff was Cassidy (apologize if the spelling is off) she was great on our menu questions, and also double checking our allergy items with the kitchen folks. She made sure we were tended to regularly. Great service! We also had a chance to chat with one of the chefs as they were doing a walkthrough of the dining room. Definitely above touch for the guests to get a chance to meet and mingle with the culinary wizards. Overall an okay experience. The service was great, the quality was good, but the price was cloud level. We're not in Vegas, or river oaks. For the price, you could do damage at an Omakase or Brazilian steakhouse with a date, and come out cheaper.

Went yesterday to get drinks and food. We waited 40 minutes for a drink I'm guessing the waiter forgot to put our drink order in. It wasn't busy at all and it seemed like the waiters were overwhelmed because he never came back to check on us. The food came out before our drinks which is crazy. Then he put the wrong food order in so we had to wait an extra 20 minutes for the right order. Overall it was terrible which sucks because I've been here before and the food is good and the service was good.

The aesthetics were extremely nice. I enjoyed the artwork, the rnb music that was playing, and decor. The staff was extremely sweet and ambiance was nice. Food items ranged from small bites to high end meal dishes like a porterhouse. I would come here again for the delicious drinks during happy hour or maybe a particularly plate item but not for dinner as a whole. There was a small hick up with the Labor Day Happy hour once we received the wrong bill, I would suggest when ordering clarify you are under the happy hour prior just to avoid any confusion as they do offer a daily offer! Mr. Jean, manager, was kind and assisted with the issue. We appreciated our time, will be back!

Honestly, lol where do I begin. We had a reservation for 10 at 4pm for a friends birthday. We get here and they tell us they have a limited menu. Turns out they were out of: Calamari Lobster sliders Broccolini Brussels sprouts Brick chicken Dumplings Fries Friends with benefits Snatched Pina Colada Jaelyn our waitress honestly needs to work on customer service. It's not for everyone. She checked on us about 3 times in the 3 hours we were there. She also gave my debit card to a different table in a different section. I had to go find her to let her know she never gave me my card back and that's when she realized she had given an entirely different table my card. But I will say Devon and the chef were amazing. They saw we were not satisfied and pretty upset and tried to do everything to make sure we enjoyed our night. Chef even made something that wasn't on the menu to make sure we enjoyed our meal. While I probably won't be back, Devon did apologize and asked us to return to change our mind about the establishment. If I do go back it will be bc of him and the chef. The drink I had was pretty and it was good. The vibe was ok. It's wasn't dimly lit like other reviews mentioned. It might have been bc of the time of the reservation. We ordered hookah also. It was $40. So really make the choice on your own if you want to visit or not. I would say call ahead and ask about what food and drinks they have available. It could've been that experience but first impression are everything.

IG brought me. Met up with my homegirls for a bday dinner on a Sunday evening. I see the vision: upscale, lounge type deal. It could be just that...curious to see the crowd after the hype dies down. Service was great, we had Angel and he was just that ;) Food was ok: tempura green beans were great at first, then quickly got cold, then soggy. I had the Thai salmon which had good flavor. I tried the frnds with benefits and their take on the margarita- happy with both drink selections. Two word review: happy hour

I had a fantastic first visit at Frndz! The espresso martini and Smoke Show cocktails were amazing! Trez is the truth, ok? Polite, courteous, knowledgeable and handsome! Get there, see Trez, have fun!

Parking in the area is very tight. There are a few small lots nearby where you can pay for parking in the lot across the street from the restaurant.The service was very slow. We had a reservation for a party of 3 and came around 6:30p and happy hour was done by 7. We were seated fairly quickly since we had reservations however we weren't waited on until close to 7. We initially ordered a couple drinks before happy hour ended and it took about 25 mins for us to get our drinks. The old fashion was the best drink on the happy hour menu. The lemon drop taste like juice and wasn't good and the margarita was okay.There wasn't really any vegan/vegetarian options so if you are vegan/vegetarian I wouldn't suggest this place. The food that we ordered was the curry salmon. Now THAT was AMAZING. The salmon was cooked soooo well and the curry sauce was very tasty. I would DEFINITELY order that again. The atmosphere was dark but it was nice ambiance.

Located in Rice Village, FRNDS adds a welcoming atmosphere to everyone. The food, staff, and the DJ make this place fun. The restaurant decor is perfect. I'll be back.

This restaurant is a VIBE as soon as you walk through the doors! Came here for Friday night dinner during Happy Hour and we ordered drinks and appetizers to start. We got the biscuits (so buttery & so soft, it was perfect ), the tempura green beans (lightly fried with great dipping sauce), and the chicken skewers (meh) off the HH menu. The chicken skewers came with nuts & peanut sauce that was underwhelming & just OK - nothing to rave about. Calamari was standard. I highly recommend the grilled lobster sliders (my favorite on the menu) - will be coming back for that and the vibes! The DJ was on point!

Arrived. Please remember if the majority of your party isn't there they won't seat you. The bar area was busy but drinks were coming out slowly. We waited about 20 minutes for a table to become available and once one was it did not accommodate our party of 6.... So we had to move another table and wait for another table to become available. FOOD My wife had the risotto and I had the lobster pasta. Both were OVER salted. Now in there defense, I let two others taste it and they said it was good. But it was over salted. The culture needs to do better when cooking with salt. The establishment looked to be adequately staffed but service was VERY slow. Management needs to get their staff better organized to serve efficiently. The manager James was great and was helping out the entire time 7pm -11:30pm. I want them to succeed but they are gonna have to make some changes to their employee roles and get the service issues fixed. The layout of the resturaunt could use an expert to come ina fix the little things that make the BOG differences in customer service.

Buffalo shrimp deviled eggs. So let's get into the presentation! I believe it speaks for itself. A chef/cook should never send their product out like this and if it happens then the frontline staff should catch it. I believe in a good review when deserved and when not then here you go. Culturally it's a primarily black establishment in a very high end area that feels the need to have pricing reflect that however quality must as well! James the GM was a pleasure to meet and talk with. He definitely cares. Good luck to them! Bartender Mona is AMAZING!! So attentive and great customer service!

Such a fun place for happy hour! They had so many food options and we had to try them all. Our favorites were the chicken tenders and the the Brussels sprouts. The shrimp deviled eggs were so so. But overall a great experience!

Soooooo we came here for these 2 dollar oysters. Waited 52 min for a dozen oysters and they came out cold. When the server informed the manager he brushed him off like they will be aight lol. So my wife told the server tell him get his super cool ass over here. We didn't want a refund we just ain't wanna wait 50 min for some new oysters. Oysters was trash corn was trash drinks was good. Dam man im disappointed because I really like this place. We will try again and let yall know. Music was also loud as hell. Couldn't hear the waiter at all. Do better my frnds

The ambiance was super nice ! From the moment you walk in the staff was very friendly, welcoming, smiling faces ! The decor is a vibe and also the live DJ was lit . The menu was great I ordered the curry salmon it was super moist, flaky and flavorful! Oh and by the way they had a nice birthday surprise and my waiter was super sweet!

I would not recommend this place. Service was great- staff was very attentive. Food was very mediocre for upscale pricing- portions are also small. This establishment is FILLED with gnats. I hope they can get rid of this problem ASAP. I ordered the Lucid Dream cocktail- they place a piece of cotton candy on top but since it too sweet for me, I placed the cotton candy on a plate. Immediately, there were about 2-3 gnats that flew into the cotton candy. Halfway into drinking my cocktail, a HUGE gnat flew INTO my drink!! I am cringing just thinking about this experience. I am so very disappointed in this "upscale" establishment - especially since it is highly advertised all over social media.