Lyric Bar

arrived bar side before the end of happy hour at 6pm.. ordered a happy hour Old Fashioned for 5$. when i was finally served at 6:10 they charged me 16$ for my drink. no receipt. but the drink was good.

There are many cool places in downtown Houston, but the Rhapsody Bar really stands out among our busy bar scene. Great location, exceptional service and they totally have an ace up their sleeves with their great mixologist Andy who also manages the bar. Great wine and beer list, and really delicious craft cocktails, and very delicious food available in the immediate food court. I happened to be there during the World Cup and they had crafted amazing cocktails to celebrate the occasion. Really love this bar! 🤘

The bar was a good vibe and experience. Picture an after-work decompression spot with music and lots of people unwinding after a long day's work. They had a live jazz artist. My husband loved the Mission Burger drink which is their rendition of a Moscow Mule.

I love to study here. The sushi is always awesome and the bar is always inviting. More often than not I am also here for happy hour and wine with the Spanish guitar guy.

Came here after a comedy show on a Friday night but it was pretty empty when I arrived. there were 3 couples at the bar all with drinks. I sat waiting for about 15 min before I was approached by one of the bartenders. I ordered 2 drinks and a large party came in with about 8 people, they received their drinks before me. At this point I was there for 30 min before I received my first drink. My friend paid for this round and I wanted to order more drinks. I kept looking at the bartender to try to get either one of their attention and had no luck. in the 25 minutes we sat there with empty drinks neither bartender approached us at any point in time.

Inventive cocktails in a bright, open space in the heart of Houston’s Theatre District. Very well designed cocktail menu. The Baja Sazerac and Nitro Boulevardier have been favorites, and I’m looking forward to trying more. Perfect spot to enjoy drinks before or after a show. Bonus for being able to order from any of Lyric Market’s wonderful food vendors without ever leaving your seat at the bar!

Amy... wonderful bartender. Love her! Andy... this man knows details. Love him! Had a blast - highly recommend this hidden little gem!

The customer service was absolutely horrible. The bartenders did not greet themselves & ignored us & we even put or card on file. In the picture above is the manager who needs a class on customer service & team management because he did nothing after us complaining about the service of the bartenders. We had to send a drink back because it was absolutely disgusting & that alone took 15 minutes for them to do. The place barely had anyone inside there’s no excuse for the service to be as poor as it was. However, Mama’s BQQ was absolutely incredible!

My friends and I went during the Christmas pop up. We went on a Friday night and surprisingly, it was not crowded at all. We loved the cute decorations and went specifically to try the Christmas themed drinks. We had a great time and everyone enjoyed their drink. I ordered the Santa's hat.

We were in town for a last minute weekend getaway from Austin. We came to lyric because we wanted to try a few different places and this looked like a good option that enabled us to do just that! We enjoyed delicious (and spirit forward) cocktails from the Rhapsody Bar and food from a few different vendors. Everything was delicious and the service was phenomenal.

I love the idea of Food Markets. I love how this Downtown Gem is open on the weekends. It's cozy and will be the best go to spot for residents and visitors of the Theatre District. I tried the 1929 establishment. I can't imagine paying $30 for YakkaMein anywhere else let alone the work week. I was pleasantly surprised to find Fried Avacado slices in my Oyster Po'boy. Water and cups are provided to you.

Lyric Market is a nice food hall centrally located in Downtown Houston. It was my first time visiting. On a Saturday afternoon it was not very busy, and the ambiance was a bit dull. I imagine it gets really packed at certain times. They have a variety of dining options. They provide complimentary 2-hour parking available with a Lyric Market purchase. Great perk. Check them out. I'd visit again. ~This review is for La Cocina by Mexican Mom.~ MEXICAN MOM!!!! Do yall remember the community event in North Houston at Mexican Mom? Well, ten days ago they opened right here in Lyric Market. Stopped by to check out the market and ran right into Mexican Mama herself! We introduced ourselves and mentioned the community event and she came from around the counter to greet us with big hugs!! She also gave us some sweet treats. Mexican Mama is genuine, caring, and so kind. She values her customers and the community that she serves. First, we ordered two empanadas - chicken and cheese & creamy poblano. Tore 'em up! Went back and ordered two more creamy poblano empanadas...clearly, these are my favorite! While eating, she brought over sides of refried beans + spicy avocado sauce w/cojita cheese. A pleasant and delicious surprise! She offered us delicious drinks as well. 10/10 experience and I plan on returning as often as I can! Great customer service! See you soon, Mexican Mama!

My husband and I happily stumbled upon this place by accident! Spotted it on the way to the post (which was super crowded) so we segued here. Dim lighting, our fav! And more on the lowkey side which we really enjoyed. He loved the beef rib yakamein!! My spicy miso was pretty good too. The waffle could have been softer but overall yummy- we were honestly so full at that point. Nice lil date night

What a cute decorated place!! And I had such good service. The drinks came out fast and the staff was friendly.

It seriously is "Just F'n Burgers,", which would be cool if they under-sold themselves and then wowed you with an amazing burger, but noooooo...they have to underwhelm you, too. The lady who took my order was very nice and helpful, she even came out to the sitting area to ask me if I wanted it for here or to go. She even told me that she would smash it so that it's well-done. Turns out I had to eat around the center, because it was pinkish. But that's only half the story. The burger had no redeeming quality. I remember burgers from my elementary school cafeteria having better taste AND they were cooked all the way through. It was the least expensive option in Lyruc Market, but you get what you pat for!

Super cool food court hardly visible from outside. They have Mexology, sea food, green straw, kati roll wala etc among others. The place is maintained spotless to the extent that while I was tryin to take pics I kept my purse on a table and had to keep moving it from one table to another as the lady was targeting exactly my table to clean, she probably thought I was going to sit there... The lighting, seating, cleanliness and options explored I settled for Indian as I was craving for rice having just returned from India. Service was fast and the staff very friendly. Located in the heart of downtown, right next to the Worthom theater, am sure this place is swarming with blazers and tie clad professionals during the weekdays. Even today- a Sunday- there was a pretty decent crowd especially at a particular bar, which, I am yet to try. There is a board outside which states that parking is free if you purchase at the Market, but am not sure if that is the same rule applies to the food court. Can't wait for another great show at the Worthom performance theater to have a valid excuse to visit this place again. :)

If I could give 0 star I would. 4 of us came for a pre-show drink/bite at 6pm, thinking there should be plenty of time since the 7:30pm show was at Wortham Theater across the street. Wrong! The Lyric Bar had 1 bartender when there should have been at least 5 and he clearly couldn't pay attention to the order of the arrival of the customers (and I couldn't entirely fault him because it was chaotic and so many customers who wanted a beverage). On each table there's a QR code and table number, although that didn't work for the bar, for whatever reason. So for 4 very easy drinks (we all had wine instead of mixed drinks) it took nearly an hour! I was able to place a food order at Mexology using the QR code, menu & table number and even got a confirmation of the order saying our order was being worked on. Wrong again! 45 minutes later was told at the Mexology counter that all the online orders were not made at all. Had to find someone who led me all the way to a terminal on the other end of the building for a refund! Absolutely insane!!

Upscale food hall with a nice bar and several dining options to choose from. Some that I can remember are a bbq place, sushi, waffles and hot chicken. There is ample seating either at the bar or in various sections throughout the hall. You have the ability to order from your seat via QR code and a server will deliver to your table. The vibe is nice, very chill & laid back. Music is great, but not too loud or disturbing. I think this place works for small to medium groups, dates or for solos. The price point is not bad. The decor is very nice. Restrooms are bright & clean. There is 2 hours free garage parking in a very nice lot. No complaints here.

We came here for dinner on a Sunday evening, and found a number of pretty good options for food. My friend opted for the vegan quesadilla from Mexology, and after how good she said it was, I regretted not getting something to eat at that restaurant. Instead, I got the classy chicken sandwich from Bad Chx, and even though I asked for not spicy, it was spicy... but very tasty especially with the ranch it came with on the side to cool it off a bit. We wanted to order from Press Waffle Co., but the employee there said it would be a 20-minute wait before we could order because another staff member had left him there on his own. He didn't really look busy, so we found that a bit awkward that he couldn't help us. And we opted not to wait, because we didn't have a lot of time as we had to be somewhere afterward. They have plenty of seating throughout the food hall, and a large bar on one side. The place looks modern and inviting too, so it seems to be a decent food hall, providing various meal options all in one place, with barely any lines anywhere on a Sunday evening. And its location in downtown Houston makes it ideal for grabbing lunch or dinner before heading out to other events/venues in the area.

I've enjoyed this new addition to downtown. There's a huge garage and the market is modern with a classy feel. I love the big bar in the larger room where you can get beer, wine and craft cocktails. Service is super friendly too. Food variety is plentiful and diverse. The sushi spot is really wonderful and great for a healthier meal. I do love Bad Chix where they have the most delicious fried cheese sticks ever. I saw a street-style Mexican spot, sandwiches and burgers, sweets spots and a slough of other places to try. If you work downtown, this is a fun place to go for lunch and happy hour. Or even before going to the theater or performing arts venue. Keep bringing these great options!

We were taking a leisurely stroll through down and needed a place to eat. Different cravings came up so we decided a food hall was what needed to happen. We decided to try Lyric Market, one of Houston's newest food halls. Located in the theater district, this place definitely stands out visually. Thanks to the Astros' recent success, the building was lit up in blue and orange, which definitely pulled at my super fan heart strings. Inside, I really liked the modern look of the place. It wasn't a huge open space like some of it's neighboring halls, but more of a literal hall with different shops spread out throughout. Even the tables and chairs were stylish. This place has nice food options as well as a very large bar. They have something to satisfy most cravings. One neat thing I found was that you can find a seat, scan a QR code and order from the restaurant of your choice, and they will bring the food to you. There were staff members making sure tables were turned over quickly. I did notice the pricing at every place was high compared to other places in town. Yes it's nice in here, but so are the other places. Overall concept is cool, but I hope they don't price themselves out in this already saturated food hall market in downtown.

A beautiful new food hall in Downtown Houston! My brother and I were in the area and we decided to visit the new Lyric Market. Parking can be validated for 2 hours with a purchase from one of the vendors. This visit we got sushi from Horu and a poboy from Poboy Kitchen. We got the spicy tuna roll from Horu which was pretty good, came in 10 pieces, and surprisingly tasted fresh. The fried shrimp poboy came out piping hot, had decent-sized shrimp, and came with a side of tasty spicy mayo. There's a bar and several other vendors, as well as water stations located throughout the hall. This new food hall has a lot of potential, and I'd check it out again especially if they hosted themed events.

I've been here a few times now. It has a variety of food options to choose from: sushi, bbq, American, Cajun, Mexican, Belgian waffles, vegan! You can't go wrong here. Although when you attempt to order from your table through the website, there are restaurant options that are no longer functional and when I ordered my waffle and my payment went through, the order was never sent to the restaurant. I had waited for my order 20+ before inquiring about my waffle. The employees stated that they had not received any online orders all day. So there are a few technical issues to work through. Also, they charge a little more than advertised for the parking garage. It was supposed to be $12 for 2 hours or less of parking we got charged for 3. I have enjoyed my time here. They also have music bingo nights and live music. I wish they would work through their technical issues.

I love the ambience of the lyric market. It's so cozy. You can go there for a dinner lunch our meeting. The food is great. Have different options. The service at each restaurant is magnificent.

We tried 3 different places, and each of the items were bland and overpriced. Not worth it.

I really didn't want to write a review under each Restaurant but I will name them here. Lyric Market is awesome. So many good food spots. I literally wanted to eat at every spot. I couldn't so I shall return. We went to Kati Roll Wrap and had the Chicken Tikka wrap, Masala fries, and Samosa bites. We got the hookup on the bites so don't be surprised when you only get 4, that's the serving size. The chicken was dry but the ingredients I the wrap helped it out. The Samosa bites were perfect in size and flavor Next we had sushi from Horu Sushi. I will say I was expecting a larger size roll with the seafood volcano roll for the price. The Truffle Salamon was unique to me and very tasty. The Truffkd Fries were cold. It should have been the ladt thing prepared but seemed like the first. Lastly, we had to get dessert at Press Waffle. We had the House special and it was heaven in my mouth. I just don't think you can go wrong with cookie butter and chocolate on dessert. A must have and a must have again for me!

I was excited to try out this place since I'm a huge foodie and I love trying new food halls. However I was super impressed with the options. It's a lot smaller than what I expected. We tried mexology which was pretty good. I got the vegan quesadilla and my partner got some tacos. Overall the flavors were amazing but kinda pricy for 3 small tacos. There was only one place that you could order something sweet which was "press waffles". The thought of waffles doesn't really excite me however I gave it a chance and ordered the cinnamon roll waffle. Let's just say, it wasn't worth the price!!! Hopefully one day they can add more places that sell better desserts. Also, parking is $10. You can try and find street parking but it was impossible on a Saturday.

This place is new and was a little slow but food was really good. We found parking on the street that was really cheap. We ordered poke bowls, BBQ and from the Mexican restaurant and they were all delicious.

All the food going by looked very good. We did not eat, but instead had pre theater drinks at the rhapsody bar. Drinks were imaginative and delicious. They do have happy hour specials. There is quite a variety to choose from as well no matter what your favorite sprit is.

Now this would s another awesome spot located in the downtown area that offers all you would be looking for..food, drinks, views of our beautiful city and the service on the rooftop is phenomenal. I stumbled upon the opening via ABC13 and it read: Join us Saturday, April 22nd at Lyric Market as we host the Grand Opening. We will be unveiling the new terrace with a crawfish boil, beats from DJ Sun, face painting, kids' crafts, and much more. Don't forget we have free two-hour parking with your purchase. When I read crawfish boil and I knew I was going to go check it out! The terrace is beautiful with fire pits, beautiful views and DJ Sun kept the vibes smooth and relaxing. Now the real treasures in this place lie downstairs in the market place. There are so many good options to choose from you won't be sorry. I tried to capture as many photos of all the restaurants! There are quite a few Black Owned Businesses located here as well. All owners were hospitable and gave plenty of samples of some of their favorite dishes. The crawfish came from Po-boy Kitchen and they were boiled to perfection. They were also $8/lb, but if you haven't had a good fix lately; this will definitely satisfy your craving. This was the owners first time hosting a boil on the terrace and they may do it again. It was definitely a vibe and they sold out around 2! So what does that tell you...yep you should give them a try. There's also a bar located inside with plenty of seating and a place to watch sports! I think I've found my spot for the NBA Finals! There's American, Southern, Cajun, Asian, Vegan and various other cuisines sold here. Don't miss out on one of Houston's newest premiere food halls! See you soon because I know I'm going back!

The bar needs more staff and/or less complicated cocktails. Been here before a few shows at Bayou Music Center since it's walking distance and the food is decent to good and the cocktail are better than expected for a food hall, but the wait at the bar is crazy - we had to wait over 30min for drinks. Last night they had a private part of what looked like 50-75 people on one side of the bar and normal Saturday scene on the other side and only two bartenders covering the whole bar. These bartenders need more support or just do simpler drinks so they take less time.

I went to sushi dorado inside the market. Overall was good. Prices are too high for not being a restaurant. Market environment was nice but it was very loud during to a party going on in the next bar. Salmon sashimi was good and Dorado tempura roll was delicious. Miso soup and seaweed salad were average.

Another pretentious, grey, liminal-spacey dining hall, where the only thing higher than the ceiling are the prices at the bar. The individual restaurants deserve their own individual ratings, and if you're looking for food, Lyric has a fun selection (I've seen both a Cajun place and a Japanese place, and several other assorted restaurants. The ramen place, Samurai Noodle, is excellent. The prices at Samurai also appear to be the same as the Heights location, so yay for that!) The ambiance of the dining hall makes me want to gag. Thank god the food is so good. There's only one bar in the whole establishment, and none of the individual restaurants are allowed to sell alcohol due to some BS technicalities from TABC. The unfortunate result is everyone has to go to the same pretentious, generic, overpriced bar for drinks no matter which restaurant you're eating at. This REALLY sucks if you're someone who likes to alternate ordering alcohol between your appetizers or meal as you eat and relax. Overall takeaway: Eat here. Don't drink here. And don't look around too much unless you want to feel like you sideclipped through the wall in a really bizarre video game.

Spacious food court around the theater district of downtown Houston. Nice mixture of food stalls with plentiful tables and chairs. A huge bar anchors one end of the court. Bright and clean with attendants constantly cleaning tables. The attached parking garage provides paid parking. However, the first two hours are free with purchase. I'm not sure about the security of the food court and garage, I did not see any uniformed personnel.

Very fun . Was there for opening party 4/22. LOTS of samples of food and drinks. Our favorites were the crawfish boil and southern jerks fried chicken. Meet me at the bar was my favorite with knowledgeable bartenders for beer and what nots. Mexology would be the next place I try - great guacamole and chips. Friendly folks and lots of seating.

We REALLY want to like the food at these food halls since we love the concept and other major cities around the world do such a phenomenal job with them showcasing local vendors and flavors. Lyric Market just misses the follow through in our opinion. The burgers were dry, the Indian concept lacked spice and separate entrees looked the EXACT same like you were going to chipotle, dessert waffles although eye grabbing lacked freshness/crisp you'd expect for $15 waffles. Hopefully the quality improves as these concepts are modern, sleek, and convenient. We just need the quality of the actual FOOD in the Food Hall to live up to the hype.

Brand new food hall in Downtown Houston with a variety of different foods and a bar. I tried BAD CHX and while it was good, its not something i'd drive to downtown for. A lot of these places are very overpriced and don't look like anything special. I cant wait to for place to be at its full potential so I could maybe give it a second chance.

Thanks Ryan for inviting us back for another try at Lyric. This time we tried some other options such as bad chx, horu, and Lottie's. Food were definitely better than the last time we tried. Ryan gave out a very warm hospitality that it made us change our minds about Lyric market.

New food hall in Houston, was smaller and more casual than I was expecting. Post Houston is far more complex and a better concept. However if working in the area is a good place to grab a quick lunch. There's an attached parking garage and they validate parking for up to 2 hours. Had a good mix of cuisines, food was tasty but nothing spectacular. Got the egg kati roll and lemon blueberry waffles, both were well made, but a bit overpriced.

Nice food court style place! Lots of options including sushi, Indian food, barbecue, po boys, waffles, a bar, and more. Nice and plentiful seating. Clean environment.

Very nice food hall with an array of options... So far, my daughter and I enjoyed 1929 Po Boy Kitchen and Press waffle... Today, my daughter explored Mama's Barbecue... She had the smoked chicken bake potatoe... The meat was dry, and no smoke taste what so ever...

This place is soooo cute! I enjoyed my delicious chicken and waffles and the service were kind.

We had a great takeout dinner from Lyric Market food hall. Its website is great--you can order from the different food stalls at the same time, and your order is waiting for you all together when you arrive, so no waiting in line to order at the different food stalls. We tried one dish from each of Alenbi Falafel & Hummus, MEXology, and Horu Sushi & Kitchen and thought all of them were great--Alenbi may have been my favorite, but I liked them all! At Alenbi, you must order the hummus and falafel dish--SO good! And make sure to order some extra pita bread so that you have enough to enjoy all of the hummus. At MEXology, we enjoyed the al pastor pork taco--it comes with three tacos on corn tortillas with generous servings of pork. And we had to sneak in the churros for dessert--they were cream-filled and served with a chocolate dip, so good! At Horu, we ordered the Horu sushi roll because we figured that, if they named the roll after the restaurant, it must be good--we weren't disappointed. I particularly liked what I think was some kind of candied citrus on top of the roll.

What an excellent find for after an event in the theatre district. After not being able to get a reservation at a regular restaurant downtown after a show we decided to give Lyric Market a try and were not disappointed. A great upscale food court with an incredible bar set in the middle. We first got a table and round of drinks at Rapsody Bar. A great menu of drinks to try and the bartender was friendly and very attentive. We first tried Mexology for food and ordered the Supermega Seafood cocktail. This was amazing, fresh and flavorful. Next we tried the Boudin Eggrolls from 1929 Po-Boy Kitchen. These were excellent. Overall a great night with options galore.

This spot is a vibe!!! Please check it out. There are diverse food options + a daily happy hour! I enjoyed hanging out here and will be back again. The parking situation is a plus! Free 2 hour parking with a purchase at Lyric Market.

Mexology- listen I paid nearly 30 dollars for a box water and a steak bowl. I am from NY, so I am used to food being a little pricey. I wanted to love this place, I had passed by so many times while I toured downtown Houston. As others have said, this just misses the mark. Several of the other places had no workers working, so Mexology was my go to. I ordered the Natural Steak Bowl, which lacked flavor and the steak was dryyyyy. The lettuce was a spring mix with a vinaigrette on it, which overpowered the little flavor the steak had. The person at the counter was very friendly and did his best as he was the showman, cook, cashier, bus boy, everything all by himself. I may return but it won't be to Mexology, sorry. Maybe it was an off day, but for this place to be talked so highly of, there really are better places to eat right down the street--a short walk.

Came here with some coworkers. They have 9 different restaurants and a bar. Lots of seating and easily accessible restrooms. They also have water available for everyone at stations around the seating areas.

I planned to eat at the sushi restaurant before the opera tonight but area was blocked off for a private event. 3 "guard" people told me "No restaurants in the blocked off section." I asked if restaurants were closed or not available tonight. No answer. Very crowded because 60% of the Lyric was blocked off. I was disappointed and got a salty po boy sandwich instead. Not a good dining experience. I had another place in mind for tonight and will not be returning to the Lyric.

I really enjoyed the vibe here! I went on a Saturday night and there was a live dj, we sat at the bar and ordered cocktails and from the sushi bar. You can sit anywhere, order via your phone from any of the restaurants at the market and they bring it to your table! Definitely a great pre game or date night spot. Our cocktails were delicious and so was the sushi, I'll definitely be back to try the other restaurants inside.

Cool concept, execution lacking. Went here before a show and arrived with about an hour and a half and it felt like we were rushing to get in because of how slow the service was. Ordered via the table QR codes. After waiting 30 min a friend walked over to check on his order and was told that food stall doesn't participate in the QR ordering despite being listed on there. They told him sorry pay me directly or I won't cook for you and offered no help getting his money back. Chips and guacamole/salsa from the Mexican restaurant were solid but the steak tacos were bland. The food from the Cajun place was too salty. Overall an expense food court that I'd avoid before a show. Downtown has much better options

Super fun venue AND you do not need a reservation- which is getting to be difficult downtown on but concert/ show nights. Had a very nice expresso martini at the bar. Sat in super comfy seats!! Had sushi and edamame which was delicious!! My husband had a wonderful brisket sandwich, and we shared chicken and waffles. My niece and her husband had Mediterranean which they also enjoyed!! I'd go back in a heartbeat

I went here about two hours ago when I was in town looking for food. It was the only place around I saw with food to go. I tried the vegan tacos I recommend. I wasn't sure if I would like it but it was great. I tried the shrimp quesadilla as well and it was great. I would recommend it. The lady at the register was very nice and helpful. The places looked great. I wanted to try the place that had ice cream but it was freezing. This place was recommended to me and I am glad it was great. I thought it was a bit expensive but it tastes good. The sides are small so I give it a 4 instead of a 5.

I went to the bar at the Lyric. The service is awful, and surly when it exists. I've tried a couple of times and I'm done.

Our group stopped here on Saturday for a late lunch (230pm). Several options to choose from, but I finally decided on Mama's BBQ (the free sample didn't hurt). I ordered the sausage and brisket sandwich with a side of cole slaw. It came with the onions, pickles, jalapenos, and bbq on the side. Wow! That sandwich did not disappoint! Toasted bun and meat piled high -- the fallout was probably enough for another sandwich. Cole slaw was slightly sweet without a lot of sauce - the way I like it. Service was super friendly, and the price was not bad considering the downtown location. As much as I would like to try the other options at Lyric, I would find it difficult not to come back to Mama's BBQ.

A unique and cool place to get food. Many different options and all of them looked amazing! Opted for Mexology and Kati Roll Wala. Also had a drink at the bar. Food from both places was delicious! Really wanted to try the Po'Boys place but they weren't taking orders for a bit because it was so crowded. Cool vibe throughout with a variety of seating options. There was a DJ so it was loud but could've sat further away for a quieter meal.

Delicious meal at Lyric. I had an Indian bowl with potatoes, curry sauce, cucumber, cumin rice, yogurt. My friend had tofu tacos. Very reasonable prices. Would definitely go back!

My favorite place to go here is JuJu Cafe. They have delicious vegan food & I instantly fell in love with their juices.