Lee's — Restaurant in Houston

I was so looking forward to this experience celebrating another birthday with my good girlfriends over cocktails and bites, however that was shortly disrupted by a hostess/manager (Ashlyn) who first hesitated to continue serving my table our cocktails (my guest had 2-3 each) and ultimately denied us service due to what she assumed was “not safe” for us to do. Oddly, she insisted that if we “ordered more food” then she would be “comfortable” in serving us the cocktail my friend was so graciously trying to surprise me with. Not only did this young lady question our alcohol consumption as if our conduct was disorderly in the restaurant, but spoke to us as if we were young children being disciplined at the adult dinner table… no carrots no dessert. This was honestly the first time myself or my party has ever been approached like this by any eating establishment including those servicing alcohol, and I’ve dined at some of the most prestigious eateries around the world. If we were utilizing the table for too long… say that, if you have 2 or 3 drink max… say that, but what is not acceptable is portraying as if you’re worried about a guests safety thus deny them a beverage unless they spend more money on food, if I may add over $150.00 was spent on FOOD and beverages at our table. This was by far embarrassing as the host of my birthday happy hour, and inappropriate of the wait staff/manager I engaged with. I want to reiterate that there was no misappropriate conduct demonstrated by any of my guests, no one was drunk, slurring, stumbling, or gave any impression that alcohol should no longer be served to us. We were simply a group of well put together, beautiful, intelligent, and professional Black Women celebrating another gift of birth my Lord has allowed me to experience. And knowing that what was meant to be such a beautiful occasion ended abruptly as so, is extremely disappointing. I can honestly say that I’m uncertain on what the underlying issue was given we her explanation of why we were denied additional beverages. What I can say is I won’t think twice about visiting this establishment again, nor will I recommend it. Simply a birthday ruined! And my feedback will not stop here, I will be contacting the...

This place is such a vibe! Tucked away upstairs in the local food mart it’s a quaint, cozy wine bar with great food and a lot of stellar wines! I reserved the semi-private area which is encased in their wine cellar. The sommelier recommended some of the tastiest wines I had the pleasure to taste in a while. We pretty much ordered everything off the menu. The king ora salmon and yellow tail sashimi were delicious. We also ordered the chicken yakitori and snapper collar which were tasty. The kimchi pancakes had good flavor but were a bit greasy and too soft, instead of having those great crispy edges! The Lamb chops were the star here they had so much flavor and were perfectly cooked and tender. The mac and cheese was interesting as rice cakes were used in place of noodles. I loved the chewiness contrasted with the crispness of the cheese. The Garden party was also beautifully presented with really nice and tasty offerings. My only regret is not taking pics as we were all so excited about the food and hungry we literally dove right in. The desserts were a must as well. The sorbet was refreshing, tangy and delicious and the butter cake topped with matcha ice cream was a winner. I am not a fan of matcha as for me it can be a bit strong and bitter. But this was delicate and the flavor well balanced and not overpowering. They even let us try a new brownie dessert that I’m sure will be a hit! The service was top notch and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. I can’t wait to bring more friends here to try it out and next time I’ll...

This review is long overdue but after recently experiencing horrible service at a restaurant, it inspired me to finally write the 5 star review that Lees Den deserves.

The service here is EXCEPTIONAL. The first time I ever visited let's just say Murphy's law was in full effect. I was a little peeved but to make up for it they brought us a charcuterie board on the house, completely comped our bill, AND gave us a gift card to come back and have a better experience. I have never had any restaurant or establishment handle a situation like this before. When we came back weeks later, they immediately recognized us and gave us 5 star treatment. I was so blown away by how they handled this situation that I often think back to it when other places mess up and don't give so much as an "I'm sorry". Some restaurants out there definitely could learn a thing or two from them. Talk about going above and beyond the call of duty.

I love the speakeasy concept and the restaurant itself is such a quaint little date night spot. Bonus points for the cute outdoor balcony seating. The food is delicious and...