Alif Social — Restaurant in Houston

Living in a large metropolitan area like Houston means there are lots of options for most things, and drinks is certainly one of them. I love a good sports bar, but sometimes, I prefer something a little quieter and more conducing to conversation than cheering for my favorite team. When a more mellow mood strikes, a place that suits my mood is Bacco on the Bayou.

Bacco on the Bayou features a smaller interior with lots of wood and intimate lighting. There are a couple of televisions, but if they are turned on at all, the sound is usually set low or off. There is a front, outdoor section for additional seating and a back section with picnic style seating, right next to Brays Bayou. These latter two options are perfect when you want to bring your dog along and want some fresh air. The inside is best when you want something quieter and tailor- made for small group or one- on- one conversation.

With drinks, Bacco on the Bayou is first and foremost a wine bar, but they serve other drinks, too. I was happy to discover that there is a respectable selection of craft beer since this is my beverage of choice. The beer selection isn’t vast, but it is good and I was satisfied with the options available. They serve cocktails, too. So, whatever beverage you like, you should be able to find something to match your preference.

If you find yourself getting hungry, Bacco on the Bayou also serves food. They offer several tasty pizzas plus grilled cheese, meat and cheese trays, and even steaks if you feel a little hungrier than usual. The food is quite good and matches well with the drinks. The prices are a little higher than expected, but they do offer a happy hour and it’s a good option if you are dining and drinking on a budget.

I like visiting a cool sports bar when I’m in the mood for a livelier atmosphere. But there are those times when a quiet place is preferable and Bacco on the Bayou is a fine choice for this purpose. The more intimate setting, comfortable seating, and general quiet makes Bacco on the Bayou a nice place for drinks and meaningful...

Thank you for developing a nice wine bar within walking distance of our residential neighborhoods!! (Linkwood, Woodside, etc.) We stopped in for a glass of wine on our way home from dinner. I have been to the Bacco on Westpark and really liked it, so I have been waiting (and waiting and waiting) for this Bacco to open. It is so nice to have something like this open up over here instead of the Heights. (Every new place is in the Heights! Stop it. Come to our part of the bayou!) Very nice ambiance inside (too hot to sit outside yet). Well done. We sat at the bar and had some wine and talked to the folks sitting next to us, so a nice, "get to know other folks and have some laughs kind of a place". Scot, the owner, came and welcomed us and introduced himself. Nice! We will definitely be back and tell our neighbors...

Don't go to this establishment. The waiter/bartender advised us it was happy hour when we came in. He also asked for a credit card from each of us for a tab. When he cleared the table and we stated that we were leaving and to bring us our check he said no worries you are good. The next day he charged each of us full price for the drinks and neither one of us received our bill or receipt. He also added a 25% gratuity to each of our checks. When I went back the next day the Owner Scott advised the bartender to correct my bill and refund the 25% and they would send me an email (which I had given them) with the correction. NO EMAIL showed up. I am now disputing the charge with my credit card company. They stated that this is their policy......I say this should be illegal and will be filing a complaint with the BBB and...