My family loves Lees Den! The staff are all so friendly and the food is unique and always delicious. One of my favorite restaurants in Houston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding, Shrimp Egg Rolls, Bread and Caviar
babynae00
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 take pics! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sophia L.
I love this place! It's great for girls' night out or a romantic date. Super cute design! Service is very good.It's hard to find the entrance, though, so I attached what the door looks like. Once you enter, head upstairs on your right and follow the hallway. Their menu changes occasionally. We had lions mane karaage, smoked brisket katsu sando, fries, bread with tomato butter. YUM. I highly recommend the katsu sando and the bread with tomato butter. The food was very good and this was enough to make the two of us very full. Had negroni sbagliato (nice complex flavor, sweeter side) and zero proof (refreshing and nicely complemented salt and grease of the food well)- both very good. The only complaint I have is that it's pricey. That being said, it still made it my favorite list and will be coming back.
Maximilian Komyshan
Great place for a drink and chit chat. Food would be a bit overpriced for the portion
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
M D
Great atmosphere! Perfect for 2-6 people max. Good variety food to complement your drinks. The entrance is kinda hidden on the side of the building.
Alexandra K.
The only redeeming qualities about this place were the cute decor and the staff. The food was atrocious. Crudo was insanely salty. Fried mushrooms weren't salty enough and really lacked flavor. But the STEAK was just literally the worst steak I've ever had and that includes the steaks I tried to make myself in college. It was $41 for super low quality meat. It was tough and chewy lol just bad bad bad. The passion fruit sprit was fine but also tasted like it was super watered down? Just not good. I was overall shocked cause the place has good reviews but this experience was just bad. Disappointing because it's def on the pricier side so kinda feels like i wasted my money.
Andrea Z.
Lovely, intimate atmosphere. It was pretty crowded and we didn't have a reservation for a Friday evening but they were able to seat a table for 2 right away.Expansive wine list from around the world. Prices aren't extremely marked up from retail price. Staff are very knowledgeable about the wines. Very attentive service. We ordered fries and the Vietnamese style tartare. Both were wonderful. Unfortunately both my partner and I had pretty loose stools after.. possibly from the beef tartare. Other than that, great experience.
Anna K.
Love Lee's! Service is always attentive and on point. I adore the champagne cocktails with the ginger and the cute cozy environment. A great spot for GNO or a date. Fun environment that's a little loud but not so much that you can't hear.I think their fries are some of the best and enjoy the tofu dish a lot. The big veggie garden is impressive looking but wouldn't order it again. Not enough flavor or sauce. I need to try the happy hour since it looks like a great value.
vinh phan
What an amazing hidden gem. The food comes in small plates like tapas style. Very creative, very delicious. Service was exceptional. They also have happy hour with dollar oysters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Whipped Goat Cheese
Beth W.
Super cute spot to grab a nice cocktail or glass of wine with light bites or a full dinner. We explored the happy hour menu and was not disappointed. Cocktails were nicely made, food was good and all for a reasonable price. Look forward to exploring more of the regular menu in the future.Parking is not bad at all. They have their own parking lot. Also street parking and paid garages in the area. Can also walk to other shops and restaurants in rice village. Should make a reservation. Not a huge space but definitely cute. Patio 100%. It's covered with fans so as long as it's decent outside you should be good.
Came here on a Friday night for a pre dinner drink with my SO. The interior is hip and cozy and has a small patio option. We did not have a reservation but the hostess kindly seated us letting us know that the next party would be arriving at 6:45. We each got a glass of wine which we enjoyed but did not try any of the food. The menu seems like heavy appetizers so this probably isn’t a place that I would come back to for dinner. Downsides were that there is no liquor and the parking is kind of a nightmare. There are so many concepts sharing that parking lot now that it was difficult to get a spot even at 5:45.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Maggie J.
Came here on a Friday night for a pre dinner drink with my SO. The interior is hip and cozy and has a small patio option. We did not have a reservation but the hostess kindly seated us letting us know that the next party would be arriving at 6:45. We each got a glass of wine which we enjoyed but did not try any of the food. The menu seems like heavy appetizers so this probably isn't a place that I would come back to for dinner. Downsides were that there is no liquor and the parking is kind of a nightmare. There are so many concepts sharing that parking lot now that it was difficult to get a spot even at 5:45.
Melissa C.
June 28, 2023Came for HH and had to walk into local foods (which was the old bank draft bar) and go upstairs to get to Lee's Den. Lee's is the old Benjy's without the inside bar it used to have. So this entire bldg is connected to all 3 restaurants by a door We had the shrimp lettuce wrap and inhouse Japanese butter bread with smoked trout roe (caviar)---both deliciousWe both tried 2 different spritz's, mine was the caparletti and my friend had the champagne spritz--neither of us would order them againLots of wonderful wine selection from all over there USA
Arko Barman
Like so many other recently-opened restaurants, this is another prime example of all style and no substance. The restaurant had an excellent ambiance and decent service. But that was all. The cocktails were mediocre at best. The food was disastrous. We had two very unappetizing appetizers before we decided to leave. The baked brie was postitively the worst baked brie on the planet - overly salty and a weirdly generous amount of black pepper completely massacred what could have been a simple and elegant dish. The shrimp egg rolls were the blandest possible food that I ever tasted - zero flavors. Two appetizers, one cocktail, and a zero-proof cocktail took our check to $65 with tax and tip. We ended up finishing our delicious dinner down the street at half the price. Not worth the calories, and definitely not worth the price.
Matthew Jung
It’s probably the most beautiful, cozy wine bar in town. Interior design is very interesting and cute! I must say all food and drinks are at really reasonable price! Please go during happy hour and order Caymus! My favorite all time! If you are looking for instagram vibe, this is the place.
My family loves Lees Den! The staff are all so friendly and the food is unique and always delicious. One of my favorite restaurants in Houston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Banana Pudding, Shrimp Egg Rolls, Bread and Caviar
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 take pics! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! It's great for girls' night out or a romantic date. Super cute design! Service is very good.It's hard to find the entrance, though, so I attached what the door looks like. Once you enter, head upstairs on your right and follow the hallway. Their menu changes occasionally. We had lions mane karaage, smoked brisket katsu sando, fries, bread with tomato butter. YUM. I highly recommend the katsu sando and the bread with tomato butter. The food was very good and this was enough to make the two of us very full. Had negroni sbagliato (nice complex flavor, sweeter side) and zero proof (refreshing and nicely complemented salt and grease of the food well)- both very good. The only complaint I have is that it's pricey. That being said, it still made it my favorite list and will be coming back.
Great place for a drink and chit chat. Food would be a bit overpriced for the portion
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Great atmosphere! Perfect for 2-6 people max. Good variety food to complement your drinks. The entrance is kinda hidden on the side of the building.
The only redeeming qualities about this place were the cute decor and the staff. The food was atrocious. Crudo was insanely salty. Fried mushrooms weren't salty enough and really lacked flavor. But the STEAK was just literally the worst steak I've ever had and that includes the steaks I tried to make myself in college. It was $41 for super low quality meat. It was tough and chewy lol just bad bad bad. The passion fruit sprit was fine but also tasted like it was super watered down? Just not good. I was overall shocked cause the place has good reviews but this experience was just bad. Disappointing because it's def on the pricier side so kinda feels like i wasted my money.
Lovely, intimate atmosphere. It was pretty crowded and we didn't have a reservation for a Friday evening but they were able to seat a table for 2 right away.Expansive wine list from around the world. Prices aren't extremely marked up from retail price. Staff are very knowledgeable about the wines. Very attentive service. We ordered fries and the Vietnamese style tartare. Both were wonderful. Unfortunately both my partner and I had pretty loose stools after.. possibly from the beef tartare. Other than that, great experience.
Love Lee's! Service is always attentive and on point. I adore the champagne cocktails with the ginger and the cute cozy environment. A great spot for GNO or a date. Fun environment that's a little loud but not so much that you can't hear.I think their fries are some of the best and enjoy the tofu dish a lot. The big veggie garden is impressive looking but wouldn't order it again. Not enough flavor or sauce. I need to try the happy hour since it looks like a great value.
What an amazing hidden gem. The food comes in small plates like tapas style. Very creative, very delicious. Service was exceptional. They also have happy hour with dollar oysters.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pistachio Whipped Goat Cheese
Super cute spot to grab a nice cocktail or glass of wine with light bites or a full dinner. We explored the happy hour menu and was not disappointed. Cocktails were nicely made, food was good and all for a reasonable price. Look forward to exploring more of the regular menu in the future.Parking is not bad at all. They have their own parking lot. Also street parking and paid garages in the area. Can also walk to other shops and restaurants in rice village. Should make a reservation. Not a huge space but definitely cute. Patio 100%. It's covered with fans so as long as it's decent outside you should be good.
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Came here on a Friday night for a pre dinner drink with my SO. The interior is hip and cozy and has a small patio option. We did not have a reservation but the hostess kindly seated us letting us know that the next party would be arriving at 6:45. We each got a glass of wine which we enjoyed but did not try any of the food. The menu seems like heavy appetizers so this probably isn’t a place that I would come back to for dinner. Downsides were that there is no liquor and the parking is kind of a nightmare. There are so many concepts sharing that parking lot now that it was difficult to get a spot even at 5:45.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came here on a Friday night for a pre dinner drink with my SO. The interior is hip and cozy and has a small patio option. We did not have a reservation but the hostess kindly seated us letting us know that the next party would be arriving at 6:45. We each got a glass of wine which we enjoyed but did not try any of the food. The menu seems like heavy appetizers so this probably isn't a place that I would come back to for dinner. Downsides were that there is no liquor and the parking is kind of a nightmare. There are so many concepts sharing that parking lot now that it was difficult to get a spot even at 5:45.
June 28, 2023Came for HH and had to walk into local foods (which was the old bank draft bar) and go upstairs to get to Lee's Den. Lee's is the old Benjy's without the inside bar it used to have. So this entire bldg is connected to all 3 restaurants by a door We had the shrimp lettuce wrap and inhouse Japanese butter bread with smoked trout roe (caviar)---both deliciousWe both tried 2 different spritz's, mine was the caparletti and my friend had the champagne spritz--neither of us would order them againLots of wonderful wine selection from all over there USA
Like so many other recently-opened restaurants, this is another prime example of all style and no substance. The restaurant had an excellent ambiance and decent service. But that was all. The cocktails were mediocre at best. The food was disastrous. We had two very unappetizing appetizers before we decided to leave. The baked brie was postitively the worst baked brie on the planet - overly salty and a weirdly generous amount of black pepper completely massacred what could have been a simple and elegant dish. The shrimp egg rolls were the blandest possible food that I ever tasted - zero flavors. Two appetizers, one cocktail, and a zero-proof cocktail took our check to $65 with tax and tip. We ended up finishing our delicious dinner down the street at half the price. Not worth the calories, and definitely not worth the price.
It’s probably the most beautiful, cozy wine bar in town. Interior design is very interesting and cute! I must say all food and drinks are at really reasonable price! Please go during happy hour and order Caymus! My favorite all time! If you are looking for instagram vibe, this is the place.