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Sambuca Jazz Cafe is a three star restaurant in Houston. Check out this affordable place in the Neartown area. It's known for its contemporary offerings. Know before you go: this place features dancing. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, catering, and lunch. This place is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups. Diners found the food subpar for what you paid for it.
The music isn't always jazz, and the upscale menu isn't really cafe fare, but there's no quibbling about Sambuca's success. Outfitted in faux leopard-skin prints and black decor, tables and booths are at...
citysearch.com - expert review - 04/10/2006
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5 of 5 stars.
Apparently this is the epitome of 'Date night' which, of course, I have to crash with my friends. If I had a dance partner, I'd be up there cuttin' a rug with the others but I don't so .... I sit…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I would love to come here again next time with a signifcant other! The ambiance is very romantic..music is beyond words..fantastic. The food is okay though. I didn't like where I was seated since I…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Me and a friend went here for a few martinis after work one Friday and were pleasently surprised. I love a good martini, vodka and extra dirty! We are two peas in a pod when it comes to our enjoyment…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I havent been here in a while, but it ranks among my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is great and varies with Jazz or Salsa bands. My husband loves the macaroni and cheese here and we've always…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
A room with a view. Had a fun time here at a company dinner in the upstairs dining area with 60 or so others. A couple of the tables were along a balcony so you had a great view of the jazz combo…
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my time here. Not necessarily because of the food or speed of service, but more likely it was because of the great company I was with. Had a group event here on the same night as…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
Sadly, it is one of a few places to stay open and be lively on week nights in downtown Houston. I attribute that on live music and the bar area perfect for interaction, and right below residential…
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I'm going to admit right away that I'm biased. I've been coming to this bar very regularly for probably two years. This place is my "Cheers" - as soon as I walk in the door, my drink (an apple…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Overall, I thought the food was WAY overpriced for what you got. My dish was a fancy potroast, and at $25 it should've tasted like more than just potroast - but it didn't. My wife's seafood dish was bland at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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This year I went with my boyfriend and two other couples to the Sambuca-hosted New Year's Eve party in the Crystal Ballroom. Within the first five minutes I noticed the following: 1.) the place was packed like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5 of 5 stars.
I've eaten @ this place a couple times & went for the trendy happy hour...it was always fun...good live jazz some nites...Right in the heart of the downtown.
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Another first date spot with fond memories! Ah, the funky-shaped tables with the leopard-print booths. We were poor college kids, but this was a great splurge. Prices have risen in the past few…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5 of 5 stars.
Had a wonderful time here!!! This is where I went for my Going away party-----memories!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
Live Music. Good food. Downtown location. Sambuca Jazz Cafe is another ideal spot for dining out when you're planning an evening at the theatre or before you hit some of the bars in the downtown…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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3 of 5 stars.
This is not the place to go for get food. Or really great service. But if you want some great dancing, make this your top spot. And by dancing, I don't mean having sex on the dance floor. I mean,…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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Worst dining experience in an "upscale" restaurant ever. In defense of the restaurant we arrived in off hours between lunch and dinner. Served wilted lettuce salad and mushy pasta. I was mysteriously ill for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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I recently went on a blind-date to Sambuca. Where should I start? Great music, food, wine list, and service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and personable. My date and I had a fantastic time and I was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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I had reasonable expectations about going to Sambuca for dinner. I'd previously been during happy hour and was pleased with the service, drinks, and food. We were promptly seated - we made reservations earlier...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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I've been there several times and enjoy their happy hour. The bartenders are courteous and knowledgable about the wine. While the wait for a table can take time on the weekends, the bar is lively and bustling...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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2 of 5 stars.
Food is uninspired: spinach salad with strawberries was tasty; lobster and shrimp enchiladas with cheese were bland; ny strip was good quality meat but sides were bland; scallops were an enormous…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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The waitstaff here is knowledgable and attentive, the best thing this venue has going for it. The Seafood Integration is a well presented entree whose flavors are pretty pathetic. The mahi mahi was dry and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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The food is excellent, the music is awesome, the service is friendly, and the ambience tops off the experience! I always recommend this place to all my friends!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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4 of 5 stars.
This seems to be your best bet for live music every night of the week in downtown Houston. They have half-off happy hour appetizer specials weekdays before seven and their drinks are reasonably…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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this is quite an old venue, but a tried-and-true spot. i find myself going here from time to time. i would come more often if it weren't inconveniently located in downtown. great place to listen to some live...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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IF YOU ARE A ROMANTIC...THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO AND ENJOY LIVE MUSIC AND DINING........THE FOOD WAS EXELLENT AND SO IS THE SERVICE..........MY TABLE WAS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE STAGE AND THE WAIT STAFF IS VERY...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/11/2006
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I tried this place with a group of girlfriends for the mother's day brunch. Yes brunch is $20 but well worth it. You have so many choices you will find something for everyone. Don't forget to get the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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My bill for dinner for two was $112 with just 2 glasses of wine, no dessert and this is even after a $29 credit for a bad entree. I ordered the lamb with squash bake - the lamb was so tough I could hardly cut...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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My husband and I went to Sambuca on Sunday night to celebrate our anniversary. We had a wonderful time! The food was delicious, our waitress was excellent, and the live music completed the mood. It is a little...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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I've heard really good things about Sambuca's and we went there prior to a concert. My 2 sisters and my father and I went. First of all, the lighting is horrible. I am all for ambiance and setting a mood but...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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My wife and I ate at Sambuca's last night, and it was truly spectacular! Our reservations were for 6:15, and we were taken immediately with no wait. We first tried and outside table, but then decided we wanted...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2006
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Where should I begin....first of all I had to wait about 45 minutes for a table that I made a reservation for. We were rudely directed to the bar while I waited for my table to become vacant. My girlfriend and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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Beautiful restaurant, nice live music, great patio. Very impressed with half of the dishes (salads, Beef Carpaccio), though disappointed with Seafood Ravioli. My first time there and I will definetely be back.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2006
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I took my boyfriend a few years ago here for his birthday and he loved it. He got the steak and he actually liked it. We are not much meat eaters but we know what is good when we eat it. So many places that we...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2006
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I went to Sambuca last Sunday night. The ambience is wonderful. The food is very delicious. My bf ordered lamb and it was nice and tender and I ordered chicken and that was nice and juicy. Our waiter Eric was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/28/2005
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I have been a longtime Sambuca patron, but I was prompted to write a new review for Sambuca after visiting on Saturday. My husband and I went in for a nice dinner and to enjoy the music of the Tommy Dardar...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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I went to Sambuca on 8/29/05 and was pleasantly surprised to find Yvonne Washington there on the Sambuca Stage. What a treat!!!! The food & service were as wonderful as always and Ms. Washington was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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I always have a great time in Sambuca's. It is fun, lively, and a great date place. The ambiance i...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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Sambuca is a cool place where it is the norm to just chill and be seen. You've got to love a place ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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My wife and I have been to a lot of top notch restuarants in houston over the years but few are as memorable as Sambuca Cafe. Food, service, atmosphere, band, all incredible. The stuffed chicken was done to...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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This place is so awasome that it can be first date of dinner with friends or family. The service, food, drinks, everything is great. You can seat outside or inside. If you would like good seats come early. :)
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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Popped in one quiet Sunday night in swealtering Houston.Listened to nice Jazz music while eating great tasting food.Had the Osso Bucco which was tasty and quite filling.Huge portion.The lamb entree was also...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2005
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Sunday brunch is amazing and the service excellent. Good happy hour too.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2005
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They spent so much money on the place but the food is not good. Music is good, but not great food. Then just turn it into a bar and do not call it a restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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Went here for jazz after eating and wished we had just been there the whole time.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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There are many things that keep me coming back to Sambuca Jazz Cafe but the two main ones are the brunch and the happy hour. This is the best and strongest martini in Houston with $3 apps you can't beat it!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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My husband & I went to Sambuca for our anniversary and I must say that I was impressed. Our server, Paco was about the best ever. He was attentive, without being too pushy & he made our evening extra special....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2005
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I've been to Sambuca's on several occasions, and have always, always had a memorable and super experience here. I have to totally disagree with the prior review; I found the food to be excellent, the live jazz...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2004
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My girlfriends & I went to Sambuca for a "girls-night-out" & had the best time. We did not want to eat dinner so we got there at about 7:00 PM on Saturday and grabbed some seats at the bar, near the stage to...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2004
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Interior is very cute and intricate. Lots of good-looking people with an awesome band playing today to yesterday's music. Food was not too bad, not warm and different! Very intimate and the lighting was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2004
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I took my husband to Sambuca for his birthday this year and we had the best time. Sambuca really helped to make it a special evening for us. Yvonne Washington, who was the performer that evening, did an...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2004
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We stopped in to have a different meal not knowing the environment. My girlfriend and I walked in after being outside all day in shorts and T-shirts. We were treated like we were the most important people in...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2004
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I had a date that I really wanted to impress, so I decided to give Sambuca a try. It was perfect!! The decor was exotic and the ambience was very romantic! We sat in an intimate booth and had the best time....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2004
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I had my Birthday Party at Sambuca on Friday, 6/25/04. WE HAD A BLAST! The performers that night were the Shape Shifters and they were amazing. They played a great blend of classic rock & jazz favorites. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2004
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We've really enjoyed taking the train downtown and stopping at Sambuca for Sunday brunch. Sometimes the lines for food are a little too long, but the food is usually very tasty. And, if you've taken the train...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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If you have never been to Sambuca, you have got to check it out. Sambuca is kind of like a secret that you don't want to many people to know about, but I can keep silent no longer! My husband and I went to...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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I am a local musician and I am always on the look out for venues that provide high quality entertainment. My first visit to Sambuca was for my Birthday on April 10th and I have been back 5 times since then!...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2004
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I went to Sambuca Jazz Cafe for the first time on Wednesday, March 24th to see El Orbits perform. We had the best time and I recommend that anyone who loves music, great service and wonderful food check out...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2004
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My husband and I went to Sambuca Jazz Cafe for our 5th Anniversary and I was so impressed. What a BEAUTIFUL restaurant! Cozy booths, candlelight and the perfect service is what you will see and experience when...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2004
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My husband and I decided to try Sambuca Jazz Cafe after a friend told us about Ezra Charles, a local Houston musician, who performs at Sambuca about once a month. Being the Jazz Fans that we are, my friend...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/09/2004
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All I have to say is two words: LIVE MUSIC!!!!!! I am new to Houston and really enjoy the local music scene. A coworker of mine suggested that I check out Sambuca Jazz Cafe and I have to say, I was IMPRESSED!!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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My wife and I went to Sambuca for Valentine's Dinner and it was exceptional!! It has always been one of our favorites, but this night was outstanding! Wonderful Food, Perfect Service and a Rockin' Band, who...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2004
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Sambuca is a great place to meet people for downtown events. But... Even though they have great bands playing most nights, don't go to dance. The food is inconsistent at best. On 3 occasions we received cold...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2004
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We were one of the lucky ones on Friday (1/30), who got in to Sambuca Jazz Cafe before it got too crowded! All of downtown was crazy and fun, but I do have to say that we had the best time ever at Sambuca! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2004
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I went to Sambuca with a group of ladies for a Bachelorette Party last weekend and we had the best time! My good friend is getting married and as one of her bridemaids, I had to find a place to take our group....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/26/2004
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I went to Sambuca Jazz Cafe with my then boyfriend on Tuesday, January 20th and my life changed forever! AS we walked in with our party of 4, the hostess was most pleasant and seated us immediately. I had no...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2004
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The service was the worst I have ever had. 30 minutes just to take our appetizer order, another 45 or more to get our check, all together just over 3 hours. We had planned to go somewhere afterwards but the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2004
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My wife set up a surprise for my 48th Birthday this year and she selected Sambuca Jazz Cafe for my party! She told me we would go there for a quiet Sunday Dinner and then to the theater. However, we arrived at...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2004
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I have been going to Sambuca for about 3 years now and I have never taken the time to write a review. However, after last night I must speak up! I find it amazing that a restaurant like Sambuca has anything to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2004
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My wife and I had the opportunity to visit Sambuca Jazz Cafe on Friday, January 9th and we had the best time. A friend recommended that I take my wife there after the romatic evening that he had, so I did and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2004
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I had never heard of Sambuca Jazz Cafe, until a friend told me about Yvvone Washington (a repeater performer at Sambuca). Loving Areatha Franklin the way I do, I made sure to see Ms. Washington. She was...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2003
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On November 18, my husband and I went to Sambuca to celebrate his birthday. We had never been before and were stunned by the beautiful decor and romantic tables. For an appetizer, we order the Tiger Shrimp and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2003
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My friend and I went there prior to a theater show. We each ordered the soup of the day and decided to split an entree. The soup of the day was lobster bisque. All I could taste was the bitterness of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2003
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My experience at the Sambuca Cafe was less than stellar. The wait staff was terrible. My wife and I ordered appetizers prior to our main course. We were enjoying them when the waitress brought out the main...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2003
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Food great, waiter superb, atmosphere OK (we were there early so the music hadn't started - when it did it was good). Hostess - well, there was one who was obviously new and left on her own - very poor - we...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2003
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This was the most incredible experience I have ever had in a restaurant. I had never been there before. I am a huge Alchemy fan and followed them to Austin, Dallas and then at Sambuca in Houston where I live....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2003
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Took a date on a Saturday night. Great music but dinner was a disaster. Wrong salad delivered to my date, her salmon tasted liker it was from last week and the fat on my steak could choke a horse. For music,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2003
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Once again, Friday Night Downtown, no-one has any business except Sambuca. Killer Band and a foxy bartender always make for a good time. Keep it up guys- ya'll rule loving-it
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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I was there Monday night, it was the performer yvone washington's birthday. Everything was perfect, the service was outstanding. The food is fantastic- hearts of palm salad, macadamia nut tuna---awesome. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2003
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This place is just cool. The food is good, not great, but good and a good value. The music is awesome, Acoustic Alchemy coming in July. Great spot for a date or business dinner. Steaks are awesome.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2003
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This place was so much fun. I went on a Thursday night for a first date. We sat in one of the couples booths, and had cheesecake. The cheesecake wasn't anything exceptional, but the atmosphere was so fun. If...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2003
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Any other restaurant would have simply corrected the order error and probably grudgingly (I requested the salad dressing on the side). Before I could blink, they were offering a meal discount AND dessert comp....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2003
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Yesterday was mine, my boyfriend's, and grandfather's birthday. We decided that we would try something new with our party of 15. Big mistake! The food is way overpriced, they were very slow to refill drinks,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2003
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I used to live in the Rice Lofts and went there when it first opened - I couldn't say more about how good it was until recently. I took a friend who was visiting for an evening there. The waiter was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2003
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I will agree with the comment of the Sambuca not being a place for kids. However it depends upon what you definition of a kid is. I have been going to the Sambuca since I was 16, to see one of Houstons...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2003
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I had a great time in Sambuca last night! I've been there a couple of times before, and basically last night was the most pleasant one! I found my favorite dish - Peppercorn Melange Yellowfin Tuna, although it...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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I am a big booster of downtown... and have always thought it was great that Sambuca choose to locate in the heart of the city rather than in the suburbs. However, after two consecutive disappointing...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2002
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This place is great to hang out at night. The drinks are awesome with the wine so smooth and the long islands so strong.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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This place is awesome..I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and we had a great time...the food was good..the atmosphere was even better. If you want to have a good time, eat a nice dinner and listen to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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I love this place. The atmosphere is so cool. I keep coming back here for the music, that atmosphere, the food, the bar and the smoking bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2002
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If you're downtown and don't go to Sambuca (at least for the drinks, music, and great people!) then stay out of Downtown! This place is still rockin'!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2002
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This place is immaculately decorated. Plush stylish contemporary with an eclectic feel. I was overwhelmed by the incredible service and wine list. The band was superb, doing covers from Mendez to Jobim. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/27/2002
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My husband and I went to Sambuca to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We have been there before, and really enjoy the atmosphere. However, the quality of the food for the price is a constant...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2002
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Extraordinarilily unique and awesome place. After having dinner there three times in three weeks with the entire experience just being perfect all three times, I have already booked my holiday party there!...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/05/2002
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Cool atmoshpere, good food with a nice selection, the best wine selection in town! and live jazz entertainment to add ambiance. Free parking is a bonus downtown. Nice place to go for supper club environment,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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I loved the music and the food was great, a good price for your money.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2002
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What an excellent restaurant! Great food, great atmosphere, amazing service...you can't beat it! Thank you Sambuca for a great anniversary celebration!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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Where else can you receive excellent dining,music entertainment and professional servers to make you feel special.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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anchored in the historic rice lofts, this ultra-cool spot swings with animal print upholstery, funky sculpture suspending from the ceiling and curvy banquets reminiscent of the supper clubs of the i30s and...
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live jazz entertainment plays nightly. bands are mostly local, but management books at least one national act a month. a cover charge only applies for national acts, and the amount varies...
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we had a wonderful time...
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