Nomad

A super cute place that we didn't know existed! The plan was to go have hookah at a spot that I loved but didn't realize had gone out of business (R.I.P The Cafe Mawal). Thanks to Google we were able to find another hookah spot nearby. Street-style graffiti, floral decor, and trendy music set an eclectic vibe. We were instantly greeted by friendly staff, and our server was super sweet and attentive. They do not serve alcohol (it's BYOB for a $10 charge per person), but as we frequent hookah spots, we were prepared. We ordered the truffle fries and the salmon sliders which were delicious, and the recommended hookah flavor was excellent! It's a fun spot for couples or groups. We will definitely be back!

Lala really took care of me today! Simply stopped by to get some quick work done on my laptop, and she was very accommodating to my needs, but allowed me the space to get what I needed done in a timely fashion. Food came out hot & ready! Hookah was top tier as well!

Great spot! Only leaving 3 stars because of a few of the policies. For starters, they don’t advertise that there’s a $5 up charge on the entry fee if you’re paying with a card. Secondly, the $50 fee for a reservation does not go towards the final bill or entry so if you have a reservation you’ve already spent $70-$95 before a hookah has touched your lips. There’s also a $200 minimum spend for tables, which my party found difficult to achieve because we came to the lounge after dinner, so we weren’t really looking to order food, only hookah. The place is BYOB, which is actually pretty cool. The music was great and the service was phenomenal. All of the staff were very friendly and inviting. The Westheimer location is a bit small, but with the right friends it’s a very enjoyable experience.

Food was delicious😋. The Vibe was awesome. Arrived around 9pm wasn't to many people. Started to get pack around 11pm. Waitress was super nice. Walk-in can hold table for 2hrs, but Waitress was kind and did not rush out at all. The hookah was sooo good. I had watermelon strawberry. Lights go out and disco lights come one later in the night to create a club video and The dj was 🔥

I recently dined at Nomad, and it was an exceptional experience. The food was nothing short of amazing. The staff was not only friendly but also highly professional, making the overall dining experience a true delight. From start to finish, Nomad delivered on taste, service, and ambiance. Highly recommended!

Do not eat here. I ordered lobster Mac and cheese and they forgot the Mac and cheese. They will give you half of your order and still charge you full price. They don’t check their orders to make sure they are correct before sending it off and they will not refund you. They will call you on your personal phone if there is an issue but they will do nothing about it.

We stopped for a quick bite and were surprised at the great setting. Some decorations look a bit old or dirty but overall the decor is nice. Food was really good. The only downside is it seemed a little bit overpriced and 18% gratuity is added automatically. Probably makes more sense to pay those prices if you’re taking advantage of BYOB.

$100 is required once seated. This includes hookah, drinks, and food. The valet is $20. They do take Cashapp. The atmosphere is nice but after a certain hour it gets packed.

I checked out this place during my visit and me & my mom really enjoyed it! This hookah bar was such a vibe, I really loved the decor of flowers and graffiti. Also, the music was 1000/10. The food was awesome. My mom had the lamb comb breakfast & I had the Cajun salmon pasta & I really liked my meal. It had the spices & flavor that I was anticipating! They had a BYOB fee of 12.50 and it started to get packed around 10-10:30 when we were prepping to head out. Overall, I'd definitely be back!

We were excited to try out this Restaurant/Hookah lounge during our stay in Houston. Nomad has multiple locations. We visited the midtown location. We had to wait in line, which was okay, as it moved quickly. There was a $20 cover to enter and the style is BYOB. The hostess asked if we had reservations as they only had a 2 top available and we were a party of 4. Since the accommodations weren't feasible, we decided to leave. There was a police officer outside who inquired on why we were leaving and obtained a manager. The manager greeted us and asked if we made reservations. We advised her that we were visiting from out of town and was unaware. She checked inventory and advised she had a 4 top she could sit us at. It took about 15min before a server greeted us. She asked if we paid for the table we were sitting at. We kindly advised her that the manager sat us there. She went to verify. After 10min, she approached us and asked if we were advised of the table's $200 minimum. We were not advised of this, nor did we care to partake in it, so we left. While the manager was kind and located a table for us, she should've advised us that there was a table minimum. We paid a total of $80 for entry to sit for 25min as they provided no refund. Unfortunately this is a review where I cannot comment on the food as we did not have a chance to try it.

When they first opened I supported the business but as they grew they started testing their customer base as disposable forgetting when no one was even in the establishment. The food is over priced and kinda boring. The waitresses are slow and lack professionalism. The ambiance is nice but it's tight and people are always bumping into your table almost knocking down hookahs at times.

Great service from Lyric! *Food is always on point when I come here. *Customer service has improved tremendously, speaking for when you come in early before the night crowd. I'll admit I've had several bad experiences when it comes to customer service here.. but this day was different just because of Lyric. *I always get the Love66 hookah flavor... bomb!! It's by a Turkish brand named Adaya that isn't always easy to find at hookah spots so they definitely get a plus for that. The standard Al Fahkar hookah flavors aren't all that great & taste cheap, so definitely try out Adaya if you're looking for a new taste in hookah.

I enjoyed my resent visit to Nomads. I would say this is definitely a place to chill but only when you go early and not when it's turned into a club. They have a really good DJ . The waitress are super nice and the food is good. I did not like that they served my salad with a plastic fork as I was unable to pick up my croutons. Also, if deciding to visit DO NOT sit on the sofa on the right hand side in the back by the flower wall. When it rains , the water will drip on you as their is a leak in the ceiling that has not been fixed. Other then that it was a great experience and plus it's BYOB

So let me be honest. I typically don't kick it during the week because I'm up so darn early for work, but BA-BAY when I say this Wednesday nite adventure to Nomad was worth it, it was ABSOLUTELY worth it! 1)BYOB. Enough said. (Yeah it's like a $12 charge per person; however, you can drink what you want. 2)The atmosphere was very nice. It's a perfect "I'm sick of my job for today" vibe. Just kidding. It's a great spot to unwind after work or chill just because. Old couches. Not the typical bar and lounge. 3) Service was pretty decent. It was definitely prompt. 4. That GOT DAWGGONE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Listen... you owe it to yourself to get those NOMAD SHRIMP. I'd eat that ish even if I had a damn seafood allergy because they were that damn good. And the Nomad pasta was pretty darn tasty and filling as well. I straight up told my foodie friends as soon as I got home. I'll be back with friends tomorrow!

This is a BYOB place and they charge $10 when you bring a bottle, you pay for the mixers and ice, which is fine and not as expensive as a regular section in a club would be. The place looks like they threw a bunch of art and decor together. The furniture is not the same in every corner of the room. The music was a vibe forsure and they start getting lit later at night like 12:45/1am. The server was very attentive and assisted us with switching sections and giving us the run down of the menu. I got the lambchops and this was my 2nd time getting them. They are 8/10 the only thing I would change is how much seasoning goes on them because while they are delicious they are a little too salty. I can't wait to come back and try the pasta because my friends raved about how good it is.

Nomad never disappoints. It is located at the corner of Westheimer and fountainview. They offer a special during the daytime during the week if you order it entree you get a free hookah. They also have BYOB and before 5:00 it is $10 per person which equals $13 per person after they add on tax and gratuity. All you get if you do BYOB is a bucket of ice and cups. It honestly makes more sense just to get a beverage that they serve on their menu. Keep in mind the reason they are BYOB is because they do not serve liquor. The hookah is strong and the food is always amazing. The service can be hit or miss depending on the time and day and whether or not they have a packed house or not. There are plenty of places to sit there are couches as well as booth-like settings that have ripped up seating that desperately needs to be replaced. All in all it's a great spot to relax and work during the week or turn up during the weekend.

Pros: Officer at the door Self seating Food was delicious Shrimp pasta Salmon pasta Ambiance is chill Good music Hookah BYOB 10$ Cons: 20$ Parking-l Service is trash, sat for ten mins before a waitress approached us Mixed sections, ( food tables w/ hookah tables DO NOT PARK ACROSS THE STREET IN FRONT (By spotlight karaoke) PARK in the BACK (of Spotlight) $ & WALK INTO THE Strip, then cross the street!

This BYOB hookah lounge on Westheimer is a staple. The eclectic decor and intimate seating make this a great spot to pregame or for a night out with friends. There is a fee to park as well as a two hour limit for each table. In addition to this, there is a cost to sit in each section after a certain time I believe 10 PM. I recommend this to anyone who is visiting the area because it's nearby other hot tourist spots like Kamp and Prospect Park. The first time I came here I ordered the lamb chops in the middle of a packed section. The music was loud and vibes were reminiscent of a 1990s hip-hop club. Presentation isn't much however, the nomad shrimp is a must order. I also enjoy the salmon sliders. The food is a 10 out of 10. I rate the hookah a 8/10. I appreciate that they refill your Kohl's without you asking.

Cool spot for a Sunday Funday. Decor is vibrant. DJ had a good mix. Hookah was good. The catfish and grits were delicious. The couches were a little low but comfortable. I didn't necessarily like that they made you sink, making it a bit of a struggle to stand. FYI it is BYOB but they do charge you $10 for bringing your bottle plus the mixers. The lemonades were good but overpriced to charge $6 for one cup.

First visited this business over a year ago. Love the ambiance and colorful decoration. The DJ was holding it down and had everyone in a hype mood. I ordered the Nomad Burger and it was delicious. Great food potions and a juicy burger. I recommend ordering the Nomad Pasta, Lemon Pepper Naked Wings or the Jerk Lamb Chops if you're ordering food. The passion lips hookah if you like fruity flavors or Love 66, Orange, Vanilla if you're in the mood for something stronger. Looking for a place to hang out Nomad is definitelythe place to go. Delicious Food, great environment and good Customer service.

Looking for a hookah spot in Houston! Nomad is the place to Visit. Good food, a cool atmosphere and Great customer service from Lala. I recommend ordering the Nomad Pasta or Jerk Lamb Chops you can't go wrong. The hookah was on point my Server Lala suggested Love 66, Vanilla and Mint! I definitely give this establishment, five stars and more:)

1.0 - Fries, Sweet Potato 1.0 - Fries, Truffle. Might have been good w/o truffle 3.5 - Potatoes, diced. perfect kind for breakfast tacos 3.0 - Waffles, chocolate syrup 3.5 - Wings, breaded, BBQ 4.0 - Wings, breaded, Cajun 4.0 - Wings, breaded, Plain 3.7 - Wings, naked, Plain

Love the Hookah. They have a hookah menu with different flavor combinations. My favorite is Amazon. Every dish I've had here tastes amazing. If you get wings, get them naked with lemon pepper. Perfectly seasoned. Perfect temperature. Very tasty. It's a cool vibe. Just be aware that if you get there early, leave before 8pm as they will require a $50 minimum of purchases per person in your party. And the purchases you made prior to 8pm do not count toward your minimum, and you have like a 2 hour limit at the table after 8pm. Not sure if this is the policy everyday after 8pm. I wish that was explained more thoroughly as I ended up spending way more than I expected for being there too late. Other than that misunderstanding/lack of expectations setting, it's a nice place to visit during the day, for me.

I read mix reviews of this place so I was skeptical to give it a try, and I'm Glad I did. I don't smoke so I careless for hookah but if you wanna try it cheap then they have it for $10 during day time. But more expensive in the evening. The place is huge and plenty of space. The ambiance is super lovely. And to my surprise food was good too. A bit pricey but not too bad. They don't serve alcohol which is weird for a place like this but you can BYOB so that's good for those who wants to bring their own wine or beer. I don't think liquors are allowed. Noticed that they will add 15% tips automatically to the bill no matter how many people. But it's visible on the menu. Service was good. Personally I really like the place and would be back

I've been here before and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It's very low key. HOWEVER, top flight security at the front with the mouth full of golds...can just chill for a bit. You ever met a person that creates problems where. there are none? Like things can be alright and chill if people choose there words correctly. That's him! It gives napoleonic vibes. People don't want to spend money and patronize places where there is aggression for no reason. It's crazy because I came in by myself and people who were in my party experienced aggression from him as well. Like chill bro! Now, once you get past Otis...it's a pretty okay experience. Good music, quick seating, good hookah.

I was invited by Lala to come to Nomad and I am so happy that I was able to make it. It was the perfect place to spend my birthday weekend. The brunch was amazing, the best hookah mix I had in the city and the overall aesthetic of the place is a total vibe. I will be back when I am in town.

Server Cru was real rude but the servers assistants were friendly, quick, and efficient.

If I could give nomad a 2 and a half I would . Understand depends on the day how your treated. Also who they think is in the building . They will penny pinch and charge makes a crazy price sometimes. Once paid to get in and wanted to make sure my friend got In the Uber and had to repay. As someone in customer service myself that's a lil bit much. But with that said on slower days it's definitely a chill time . Just understand what your getting

Awful. Burn holes on tables, couches, floor. Poor service with aggression and attitude. Then all of my food was thrown in the trash that I never even touched and they refused to refund my money. I paid $91 for 2 non alcoholic beverages, a hookah and all the food you see in the photos were put in a to go Trey as soon as it was ordered to take home and they put it in the trash can by mistake. They did nothing to rectify this. I also tipped them before this happened and they not only refused to give me money back but the tip as well. The outside looks like luxury but rest assured it is a full disaster inside. Don't wear white because it's filthy. My white jacket looks like no mam.

Every time I come here I get the Nomad Shrimp. For some reason it just hits the spot ! Tried the lamp chops and dirty rice for the first time, and I can't complain. Our server Nesha has always been a breath of fresh air and gave such great service. If you're looking for a chill time around lunch time or 5-6pm is perfect before the crowd comes and the music is not too loud. Either way this will always be my happy place.

I came here with a friend to try their food. My initial research show Nomad as a hookah bar, but the I saw the food menu they have a good food menu. So why not try something new. The decoration inside the restaurant is also unique. The reason I mention about it being a hookah bar, so that you clothes and you hair will smell like hookah tobacco. The food was delicious and I would definitely come back to try the brunch menu.

Dj was unmatched, hookuh was great, food was amazing. I didn't like being charged a little more for a small mixer. Other than that it is a must go !

staff is very unprofessional un trained to treat paying customers with respect and literally a dangerous environment with all the fights that happen inside the place and dont even mention the chance of getting shot in the parking lot. I WILL NEVER GIVE THEM MY HARD EARNED MONEY AGAIN go somewhere else this place is not worth it

Found this place on tik tok and wanted to give it a try bad idea. Everything about the place screamed ghetto. Entered the establishment and wanted to walk straight just by the decor or lack of it . Waitress came in a decent amount of time but very unprofessional. She couldn't appear to comprehend any questions concerning the menu . Had to request silverware which was plastic and drinks were in the can. Food arrived and it was subpar . My husband eggs were dry and his lamb chops were tough. My chicken was under seasoned. Bathroom was unusable needed major attention. Only good thing was the music!

There is nothing this place could do to make me more disappointed. I placed an order on Uber Eats for Cajun Mac with shrimp. The ordered was cancelled after 30+ minutes of me waiting and I was not notified by the app or in a lot cases the restaurant calls if there's an issue with an order. So that was awful. I assume it was cancelled because the restaurant ran out or something because when I tried to order it again the app showed the item unavailable. Also weird since mac and cheese remained available, as did their spicy sauce and shrimp but who knows. So, then I ordered the Shrimp and Grits. More expensive and had to wait another 40 minutes. When it arrived it was awful, the stingiest portion of grits I have ever seen - a 4x6 inch container with at most a centimeter of grits over a portion of the container. It was absolutely swimming in the spicy Cajun sauce which was great sauce but you kinda need the grits to go with it. Shrimp were fine but massive waste of money for $25

Very cool scene, in the day everyone is working and on their laptops. The hookah is $10 until 3pm and it's pretty good. The food there is great, I've had the chicken and waffles, the hot chicken sandwich and the truffle fries. All very good, and would totally recommend.

One of the coolest Hookah lounges in Houston!!! I loved the colorful decor and chill nature of this BYOB establishment. There is a small bottle fee, but who cares... you're still winning when you step into this place. Thanks LaLa for the great food recommendations and service.

I'm going to give this a 2 star because I actually like the atmosphere here. Service is good, waitresses are prompt and polite but my most recent visit we had to vomit our meals!!! Like yes it's byob by keep in mind we just got in from a beach vacation, obviously trying take it slow on the drinking simply because of Dehydration. Honey when I tell you I don't have episodes like this and at the exact time my partner nauseousness it was the same meal too!!! We vomited it all up idk what's going on in the back but it was the Cajun chicken pasta! FYI

Paid to get in no one told us it was a a $200 min bouncer with dreads super rude. The manager was cool but we didn't get our money back we will never go back. The one down town on Dennis st

Visiting Houston and decided to give this place a try! Food was amazing. We tried the Nomad pasta with chicken and shrimp as well as the Nashville chicken burger with fries. The pasta was well seasoned and absolutely delicious and the chicken sandwich was rich, tasty and crispy. The fries were crunchy and hot just the way you'd want them to be. Great vibe! We had a really sweet server Rameen and she could not have delivered better service. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because the valet situation was a little bit off-putting. They charge $20 for valet parking and $65 for VIP but then when it was time for us to pick up our vehicle we stood outside waiting for around 25 minutes. I would have preferred to just go get the car myself since it seems like they were short staffed and couldn't meet demand for the amount of cars they were parking. I was told the valet service was new so this could definitely change in the future. I would recommend this place to friends for all of the other reasons listed!

This is my second time here and I had an awful experience. It definitely wasn't like this when it first opened. It was authentic with a nice vibe but now it's pretty trashy. There are major burn holes on all the couches and tables. It's not that clean. The service wasn't the best and wasn't very well organized. And $30 hookah after 5pm?! I expect to pay $25+ for a hookah at a nice lounge but not at this kind of place. Plus they charge 15% automatically for service. Wouldn't come back here.

For this to be a hookah lounge THE FOOD IS Absolutely AMAZING food itself gets 5 stars!!!! Went on a Sunday with my friend the service was kinda slow and it wasn't crowded and the kitchen took forever (57 minutes) to bring our food so they get 3 starts. Our sever was amazing she did nothing wrong and tried to make everything as right as she could. It's byob, (they charge a $10 set up fee pp (thumbs down) and their hookah was probably the best I've had in the city! Smooth and did not burn fast! I had Cajun Salmon post and OMG!!!! Was hot, fresh and I want some more! My friend had fish and grit. I DO NOT EAT GRITS!!! I tried her with the cajun sauce and they where better than I expected! Will go back again and recommend you go to!

Service was pretty good and a nice place to chill and relax at. The entertainment was pretty good and me and my people just went and played uno, ate and had fun.

I really wanna come back just for the salmon pasta & the nomad shrimp. The food is delicious. The raspberry lemonade is yummy. The hookah is good. S/o to the servers Peaches & Kim! They know how to take good care of you!

First official night out in Houston since COVID-19. My friend and I were in the mood for hookah and something to eat; I remembered hearing about Nomad on IG awhile back and thought it would be a quiet place to try out.... it was far from quiet. It had a nice crowd (I guess everybody must be over the coronavirus). Cute hangout spot for millennials...plus it's BYOB Coronavirus Service - Not many people walked in with masks. Masks were not enforced while walking through the establishment. I did not see any hand sanitizer (luckily I brought my own). They did take the time and try and clean up periodically. Staff wasn't wearing any masks. Hookah- we tried Sicko Mode and then refilled with Enigma. Very smooth and lasted a while. Food- We ordered the loaded nachos. To me they were just an loaded version of concession stand nachos. When we did receive it, it was pretty cold but I assume to all the fresh ingredients. I've had better nachos. Staff/Customer service- they were friendly. As i mentioned before, it was busy so they tried their best to be attentive. I did feel like they were more attentive to their bigger parties thought. Overall I wish this place was more sanitary given that we're in the middle of a pandemic but I will say I enjoyed myself.

First time coming. I came with my friend for a grand opening of the opposite side. The vibe is definitely different. I do not know how exactly to describe it, but it's just... Different. Lol also I did not know it was BYOB, so that definitely is a plus. They also serve food too. I had to go on the opposite side to get food though. But I think if I stayed on the main side, I could've also ordered food. The food was pretty good... Nothing special I enjoy a cheat meal every now and then. The music was decent... I think they need a better DJ though. Maybe it was just that night that I came, but I'll keep on hearing the same exact songs in rotation. I wasn't there for that long too lol... I definitely see this as being a really good spot that either pregame, or come on one of those nights where you wanna be out have a good time bring your alcohol and chill. Or a light turn up. I'll be back... Have to bring more people with me though. And hopefully they have a better DJ DJ in as well. Oh, the waitress in the main side was phenomenal, wish I caught her name, but on the new side, she was trash....

Nomad is 1 of my all time favorite places to go for a good time. Whether I wanna just chill and vibe during the day or turn up at night it's always a vibe. I went yesterday with a girlfriend to just eat and chill. Our server was excellent, she knew the menu well and checked on us regularly. My friend got the fish and grits and it was delicious. I got the chicken and waffles and it was really good. I love their Nomad pasta so I also got some to go. Nomad is BYOB which I love. They also have hookahs for $10 during the day which is a STEAL! Try the Astro World flavor, it's amazing! The decor is so fun, if you like getting cute content this place is it!

Let me start off by saying soon as I got to the door it was a trans woman in front of me the Security gautd was really rude to her once he figured out she was trans and looked at her ID his whole demeanor changed and he went and whispered something to the door woman and told her to charge the trans woman extra to get in ‍ The atmosphere is nice it's no room to walk though the sections are small ,it's hookas everywhere so it's a possibility for you to get burned. They had like three restrooms open out of 5. They have no type of air-conditioning on or no ventilation to let the heat out from the hookas so thats a down side ! Ill never go back its $20 for women $40 for men and they tried to charge the trans woman $60 The money is not the problem it's just that you're paying to be uncomfortable

Jasmine was so kind when I came into the new nomad. Her service was top tier. my friends and I will be back!

Nomads use to be my favorite. they're under new management not. They charge $20 to park $40 to get in and $150 spending limit on a table now. when it use to be everything free . those prices are outrages to say its BYOB. tf ima spend 150 on ??? chasers & hookah?

I wasn't impressed but I'm sure it's cool for just hanging out and hookah. Food was a no for me. The decor was different and kind of cute but the furniture is old and needs updating. The server was nice

As soon as we got into the establishment. The waiters were arguing with each other, nobody greeted us....So the vibe was off right there. We had to wait 15 minutes for a table. They sat us all the way in the back at a table they just threw together right by the bathroom. The food was alright, nothing spectacular.

Nameless charged me an drinking fee of $15 even tho we paid for a table. They even charged me $7 for a redbull and never brought it to me instead gave me cranberry juice . 0/10

Soooooo much fun!!! I went here for my birthday during the day. We arrived around 1:00 for brunch. The DJ was already going and playing mixes of old and new r&b with mainstream classic hip hop here and there. The concept of BYOB is always a gold star for me! They charge a $10 cover for the BYOB service. That includes continuous cups and ice. The hookahs are also only $10 before 5, excellent deal! Now for the best part, the food!!! We ordered the lamp chops, quesadillas, truffle fries, loaded cheese fries, waffles, and salmon sliders! I loveee this place. So much fun and a very comfortable setting if you have a large group you get to sit in the sofa area. I will def return!!

Awesome food and atmosphere! DJ plays a great variety of music. The food will totally not disappoint you !

First time having brunch in the galleria area i came across nomad on instagram my waitress Kaitlyn made my experience wonderful customer service was A1 she recommended the lamb chop breakfast came hot and fast 10/10 i will come again!

Loved everything about Nomad ! Great atmosphere and it's BYOB! Tried it for the first time and Kaitlyn made it an excellent first time experience. She was very friendly and helpful with me and my friends. She recommended the pasta and it was definitely something I'd come back for ! Nomad 10/10 I will be back