Chicago Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Spring

My wife's friend wanted to hangout for her husband's birthday so they chose Chicago Bar and Grill. I hadn't been there in awhile so I agreed. I was not paying a cover charge knowing I was also going to buy food so I made a point to arrive before 9:00 pm. My wife and I arrived at 8:47 pm. One of the owners/managers always remember us from numerous parties we have had there in the past and always greet us with a hug and a smile which is nice considering we are not real regulars there. We sat at a table near the back bar around 8:55pm with my wife's friend and husband arriving approximately 30 minutes later. We ordered numerous drinks and food with the waitress (more details on that later). At exactly 10:41pm some dude I guess is part of management came directly to us and told us the table we were at was reserved and we couldn't stay there. I personally had no intention on moving so I just looked at him. We arrived early to miss the cover charge and get a table and this table did not have a reserve marker on it. How could it have been possible to sit at a table for almost 2 hours with the waitress covering that particular table serving us drinks and food all of a sudden become reserved? He eventually asked the waitress if this table was reserved (which he should have did before confronting customers) and she told him no. He eventually came back and said we can stay here but never really apologized for making the mistake saying it almost like he was doing us a favor. As far as the food go, something must have changed because I have definitely had better here in the past. Also, for as long as we waited for it, the food should have been some what hotter. The drinks were also weak. I had 3 long islands myself and didn't feel anything from them. I rather buy mixed drinks when I am out because I just hate buying a beer for the same price as a six pack but I guess it...

I used to love coming here but then it changed. The positive energy isn’t there anymore. I love the line dancing and to watch the older people dance. Also, Friday the DJ is not good. Idk what kind of music he plays. Oh and the main reason I really posted this review, the bartender at the front bar with the blonde hair (the older one with her nose up) she is so freaking rude!! She threw my drink at me sooooo unprofessional and I’ve been going there faithfully for a while now spending my money. Last few times I think she watered down my drink on purpose. And they all charge different prices. They should just fire the whole staff and start over! Only gave them a 2 star rating because the chicken wings are good. Go on Saturday night when Blue the DJ is there. He at least plays a mixture of music and have the crowd up dancing.

Edited: (Todays date is 07/03/2023 )Since Ive posted this review, I’ve gone back and something else happened. Me and my friend both purchased the same thing, we got a fishplate and and a drink. It came out around $35, cool, no problem. Left the waitress a 18% tip like I always do which was like $6.30. 2 or 3 days later both our cards were double charged. Said the tip was $26.30. The waitress had to write on the ticket and change amount. Our cards were charged $66 for a fishplate, a margarita, and a tip!! DO NOT use your cards. Use cash!!! They will certainly double charge your cards. That is so crazy!! I damn near filed a police report because this has happened several times before but not this big of amount. The owners should be ashamed letting ppl like that work in their establishment stealing tips. And it be the waitresses that’s been there for years. I’m about to take a break...

When I walked into the place I was warmly greeted by what turned out to be the co-owner of the club Mrs. Smith. As this was my first time there I was given a brief tour and told about the history of the place. It is a very clean, classy establishment and all of the staff are friendly, yet professional. I had the "Chicago Cubs" burger, which was cooked to perfection, and the seasoned fries were piping hot. The bartender, a sweet young lady, kept my glass full of Coke and I wanted for nothing. Now full disclosure, Mrs. Smith is an old high school friend of mine. However, anyone who came into the club was treated as if they too had known the Smith's for many years. The atmosphere was quite nice and the entertainment that they had was great (sorry but I don't know the name of the couple that sang, but they were very good). While it was a more "seasoned" crowd there were some younger couples there as well. And, on Sunday, 09/01/19, the Bar K's will be live, in concert, there. Overall it was the kind of experience that keeps you coming back for more. And, the next time I am in Houston, as Arnold would say,...