Sambuca

Sambuca, Houston's only rockin’ restaurant, features a savory new American menu and a variety of nightly live music.

7 / 10
199
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  • Phone

    (713) 224-5299

  • Website

    houston.sambucarestaurant.com

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  • Type

    New American Restaurant

Address

909 Texas St (at Travis St.) Houston , TX 77002 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 65


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Sambuca

Enjoy our NEW SUNDAY BRUNCH with live music . Served Sundays, 11am-3pm. $3 Bloody Mary bar & mimosa specials.

Tere Perry

The perfect spot for late-night dinner and dancing ! Fine dining and live music combine for the perfect night out on the town . Try the Miso Sea Bass , or go a bit exotic with the Squid Ink Fettucine !

Bobby Witcher

The flat iron is really good and the bacon sautéed green beans that accompany it are a special treat! Great service too!

Ashley Russell

The service here was awesome Sat night and there was live music . Our server Laura was so nice & the managers were really attentive & checked in with us. The chicken and shrimp tostadas were delicious!

CultureMap Houston

Known for jazz , but if that's not your scene, scat cat, check the Sambuca calendar and come when the band on stage is playing Latin, classic rock , acoustic rock, American standards or blues .

Tere Perry

Fine dining and live music , for lunch or dinner . The perfect spot for late-night dinner and dancing .

ISC Chicago

ROASTED RED SNAPPER (with shaved zucchini , Chimichurri sauce , lemon zest & microgreens )

ISC Chicago

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE (creamy broth with shrimp & crab meat )

M B

Food is delicious but the portions leave much to be desired especially for the price. Live music , dancing area & valet. Decent staff . Fair place for a date...company event not so much

Houston Press

Sambuca, located beneath the Rice Lofts, is like a modernized version of an old-school supper club. Read more

Shannon Russell

Had a awesome Time. The band was great. Yvonne Washington has a beautiful Jazzy Voice :-). Drinks were great. #monday #greattime

Ricky A

Lobster enchiladas were quite good. Good live music , but a bit loud so it can be difficult to hold a conversation.

Sandra Vazquez

Pretty much one of the few happening spots in Downtown Houston. I was surprised being such a big city that it was pretty much dead for a Friday night.

Fady Guirguis

Try their Lemongrass or Asian Pear Martini (off menu ), both are equally refreshing and tasty.

P Myers

Fun live music . Mediterranean lasagna was good but overly cheesy. Good drinks and service was pretty good.

Nicholas Buttler

The shrimp and crab bisque is great and surprisingly filling.

Melissa Thames

Food and atmosphere are great. Also great for post theatre drinks

Sou S.

The smoked pork chop and the Sambuca 75.

Lisa Adams

This is Our Band is playing tonight - fantastic grooves. Check out the rest of Aug.

Clifton M

Mark Dini band - live music - jammin Jazz - Mark was never this good in high school .

Gulfscapes

Try the Citrus Salmon , Miso Sea Bass , or the St. Tropez Salad - greek salad topped with peppered salmon .

Gulfscapes

Try the Serrano Chicken Caeser Salad : smoked chicken , cilantro , pepper jack , tortilla chips , serrano pepper Caesar dressing .

Nicole Monachino

Shrimp and crab dip is a must have to start out with... It's Delish!

Nicole Redo

Nice vibe, but be prepared to be disappointed from a sound standpoint. Soundman can't mix a show to save his life. Been here for various gigs and the sounds is always muddied vocally and too loud bass

marvin cornejo

I love the place music is quite loud though. Hard to keep a conversation

Monica Antohi

The service was awful. The manager had to TELL the barman to take care of us when he saw that we hadn’t yet been taken care of after being there for 20 min! I asked for a food menu. Never got it.

Fez

So expensive ! A shot I had at a restaurant earlier was twice the price. Yes! Same shot (hornitos). I think 11 bucks for a tequila shot is overdoing it. I dont think my wallet can aford this place.

Nana

Serrano chicken Caesar salad , spicy but good

Sapna Patel

The lobster enchiladas and something martini (ceviche ) are amazing!

Cynthia Amador

Try the shrimp and crab bisque ! Delicious!

Kymberlie McGuire

Be sure to try the new pizzas that they have, especially the American Pie . Get there during happy hour and it's only $5.

Luis C.

The Zentenos band are really good!

David W

Um...plastic glasses? Unseasoned everything and an overlooked steak . Definitely not worth the high end prices. I wish the food was as good as the presentation

David Langley

The shrimp and crab dip is great!

Lori Vance

Ask for Jason! Great bartender !

T J

Just finished sittin in on the drums... Place is nice... Good good Good drinks...

Shara Patricia Ciravolo Fesser

Disappointing by closing at 11:00PM on the theatre district!you left the theatre and want a buzz and they are in a rush to go home...

Rob Farmer

Try the Blackened Red Snapper Etouffee

george hoyt

Ask for Christopher- the best server!

Tammie Williams

It was awesome, great food & great drinks

Paula Martinez

Lobster enchiladas are the best!

Ashlee Lydiard

So much fun! And dancing !

Hilary Bartlett

Great lunch spot and patio !

Kymberlie McGuire

Come out on Thursday nights to hear the best Latin jazz in Houston with Norma Zenteno and her band.

Patrick Heidenreich

Great Ribeye !

Debra Oliver

Surprisingly good Escargot

Debra Oliver

Delicious Escargot

Justin Kadis

Great live music . The sticky toffee bread pudding is really good

Lori Vance

Jeremy is on the ball as always!

Kimberly Randle

Great ribeyes and burgers !!

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