Padre's is my wine bar away from home. I manage a wine shop in South Carolina, so I definitely can be choosy when it comes to wine spots. The service is incredible - Mauricio especially! Immaculate vibes, really strong BTG selections, and sneaky good bites. Seriously, the grilled cheese is the best I've ever had - you must try. I always leave with a few interesting retail bottles with the help of the knowledgeable staff. Great classic selections (think JL Chave) and some really compelling off-the-beaten-path gems (think Syrah from Mexico.) William and his team obviously know what they are doing, and I look forward to my visit every time I come to Houston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Markeisha Brooks (Keisha)
Cutest date or girl night vibes. Ambience is perfectly set. Definitely worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Oysters
Mackenzie Barr
This place is so wonderful, I love the outside area and how spacious it is. It’s very laid back, relaxing, and service is great. They told me about different tastes/let me try a few wines to find what I liked which I really appreciated. Nothing worse than getting a glass of wine you don’t love. We got the tomato soup/grilled cheese and the pasta salad, both were stars! Will definitely be back to try the charcuterie, bread service and get some bottles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Salah
Stopped by on a Sunday morning stroll when it was pretty empty and decided to grab a quick lunch. The food was amazing (can’t say much about the wine because I am pregnant but I definitely will be back for that later). The staff was amazing. They accommodated some cheese selections for my toddler and the entire atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. The patio gave me Marbella, Spain vibes. My husband and I will most definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Morgan
Bummer birthday situation. Padre’s “upper management” needs to get their scheduling sorted. I booked the patio for 15-20 people well in advance of a birthday. I went in person and picked out food and drinks. I sent out the invitations. I then get an email, not a phone call saying actually there was a scheduling conflict and the patio is completely booked out on the day of my party. I then had to ask if it was a possibility to move it inside, which I am not. Just a heads up if you are planning anything at Padre’s!
Beth W.
Definitely a fan of this spot. Plenty of seating options to meet up with friends, date night or maybe do a little work (with a glass of wine of course). Wine list was just enough to give you some choices but not be overwhelming. We also had some snacks that were nice. Hoping to see some more food options, especially desserts! Parking is limited so plan for street parking or ride share.
Sara H.
Had a very strange experience here with staff. Bartender asked to ID my friends and I multiple times before allowing me to order and then was very accusatory and implied that my ID was fake. My friends and I are all in our mid 20s and I have never had issues with bartenders questioning our age. When she finally allowed me to pay for my drink she said "this is a big deal I could lose my license and go to jail", implying that she still believed I was underage. My friends and I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome after that which was disappointing because we were excited to try this place. I don't think the under 21 crowd is frequenting wine bars so I'm not sure why this was such a big ordeal. The wine we had was okay, but on the bright side the food we ordered was pretty good! Sadly we will not be returning after this experience.
Kristin J.
This is such a neat, cute new wine bar! It has outdoor and indoor seating. The wine is phenomenal and the food is excellent as well. I had the grilled cheese and shared a charcuterie board with friends. Both choices were excellent! I highly recommend this place. The only other thing I would say is, I wish there were a bit more food options.
Christina A.
Ambiance was nice but not the people. First off it's a seat yourself place but when we tried asking staff about a certain seating spot that just opened up, the lady ignored us and started moving a table and chairs for other people. Then we finally sat down and ordered a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board. They told us the board would 30 MINUTES because they needed to cut cheese. The wine was good but when we finally got the board, it was pitiful. I make a better one at home.. Then I look at what they charged and it was $87.27, after a $5 tip I should NOT have given. The wine was for sure only $44. This is not ok. Definitely won't go here again to be overcharged and discriminated..
EMILIA ALDAPE
The coziest and perfect wine bar! Ideal for after work meet ups, girls night, date night, or a chill hang out.The ambience is romantic, you can sit anywhere to have a conversation without having to yell over music or too many people. Plenty of wine options, the bread basket is perfect to snack on. There is a parking lot to the side and they have a nice gravel patio for cool nights.Over 10/10. Loved it!
After paying for a grilled cheese sandwich, I left. Got home and had a 50.00 charge. Paying for the grilled cheese at the bar with my credit card didn't close the bill out so they charged me. Do not go here
Roma B.
Such a cute wine shop! Perfect for a girls night out. Loved the bread board, it had jalapeño and regular breads. We got a bottle of one of the orange wines. It was plenty for 4 of us to have about 2 glasses! There's a parking lot in the back too.
Drew Dockery
Great patio, very laid back. Staff are very knowledgeable about wine varieties. Don’t sleep on the hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese & Charcuterie Board, Hot Dog
Daniel O.
This place is a wine shop & wine bar...but DO NOT sleep on the food here. Plenty of wine options to quench your thirst but give the food a chance. I had the chicken soup yesterday for a late lunch, and this is hands down the best chicken soup I have ever had. The sandwiches are always on point too. The staff is very chill and helpful. The space is clean, crisp and bright during the day. One of the better looking patios can be found here as well.
Matouš P.
Overall it's okay. The wine menu is nice. The food menu is pretty small as are the portions. The staff is friendly but there are limited bar seats where you can interact. Were glad we came in but also would not be in a hurry to come back since we don't live in walking distance. We would he more prone to come back if they had better food options. The bar staff was the highlight of the visit.
Padre's is my wine bar away from home. I manage a wine shop in South Carolina, so I definitely can be choosy when it comes to wine spots. The service is incredible - Mauricio especially! Immaculate vibes, really strong BTG selections, and sneaky good bites. Seriously, the grilled cheese is the best I've ever had - you must try. I always leave with a few interesting retail bottles with the help of the knowledgeable staff. Great classic selections (think JL Chave) and some really compelling off-the-beaten-path gems (think Syrah from Mexico.) William and his team obviously know what they are doing, and I look forward to my visit every time I come to Houston.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cutest date or girl night vibes. Ambience is perfectly set. Definitely worth the trip.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Oysters
This place is so wonderful, I love the outside area and how spacious it is. It’s very laid back, relaxing, and service is great. They told me about different tastes/let me try a few wines to find what I liked which I really appreciated. Nothing worse than getting a glass of wine you don’t love. We got the tomato soup/grilled cheese and the pasta salad, both were stars! Will definitely be back to try the charcuterie, bread service and get some bottles.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped by on a Sunday morning stroll when it was pretty empty and decided to grab a quick lunch. The food was amazing (can’t say much about the wine because I am pregnant but I definitely will be back for that later). The staff was amazing. They accommodated some cheese selections for my toddler and the entire atmosphere was cozy and relaxing. The patio gave me Marbella, Spain vibes. My husband and I will most definitely be back. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bummer birthday situation. Padre’s “upper management” needs to get their scheduling sorted. I booked the patio for 15-20 people well in advance of a birthday. I went in person and picked out food and drinks. I sent out the invitations. I then get an email, not a phone call saying actually there was a scheduling conflict and the patio is completely booked out on the day of my party. I then had to ask if it was a possibility to move it inside, which I am not. Just a heads up if you are planning anything at Padre’s!
Definitely a fan of this spot. Plenty of seating options to meet up with friends, date night or maybe do a little work (with a glass of wine of course). Wine list was just enough to give you some choices but not be overwhelming. We also had some snacks that were nice. Hoping to see some more food options, especially desserts! Parking is limited so plan for street parking or ride share.
Had a very strange experience here with staff. Bartender asked to ID my friends and I multiple times before allowing me to order and then was very accusatory and implied that my ID was fake. My friends and I are all in our mid 20s and I have never had issues with bartenders questioning our age. When she finally allowed me to pay for my drink she said "this is a big deal I could lose my license and go to jail", implying that she still believed I was underage. My friends and I felt very uncomfortable and unwelcome after that which was disappointing because we were excited to try this place. I don't think the under 21 crowd is frequenting wine bars so I'm not sure why this was such a big ordeal. The wine we had was okay, but on the bright side the food we ordered was pretty good! Sadly we will not be returning after this experience.
This is such a neat, cute new wine bar! It has outdoor and indoor seating. The wine is phenomenal and the food is excellent as well. I had the grilled cheese and shared a charcuterie board with friends. Both choices were excellent! I highly recommend this place. The only other thing I would say is, I wish there were a bit more food options.
Ambiance was nice but not the people. First off it's a seat yourself place but when we tried asking staff about a certain seating spot that just opened up, the lady ignored us and started moving a table and chairs for other people. Then we finally sat down and ordered a bottle of wine and a charcuterie board. They told us the board would 30 MINUTES because they needed to cut cheese. The wine was good but when we finally got the board, it was pitiful. I make a better one at home.. Then I look at what they charged and it was $87.27, after a $5 tip I should NOT have given. The wine was for sure only $44. This is not ok. Definitely won't go here again to be overcharged and discriminated..
The coziest and perfect wine bar! Ideal for after work meet ups, girls night, date night, or a chill hang out.The ambience is romantic, you can sit anywhere to have a conversation without having to yell over music or too many people. Plenty of wine options, the bread basket is perfect to snack on. There is a parking lot to the side and they have a nice gravel patio for cool nights.Over 10/10. Loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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After paying for a grilled cheese sandwich, I left. Got home and had a 50.00 charge. Paying for the grilled cheese at the bar with my credit card didn't close the bill out so they charged me. Do not go here
Such a cute wine shop! Perfect for a girls night out. Loved the bread board, it had jalapeño and regular breads. We got a bottle of one of the orange wines. It was plenty for 4 of us to have about 2 glasses! There's a parking lot in the back too.
Great patio, very laid back. Staff are very knowledgeable about wine varieties. Don’t sleep on the hot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Cheese & Charcuterie Board, Hot Dog
This place is a wine shop & wine bar...but DO NOT sleep on the food here. Plenty of wine options to quench your thirst but give the food a chance. I had the chicken soup yesterday for a late lunch, and this is hands down the best chicken soup I have ever had. The sandwiches are always on point too. The staff is very chill and helpful. The space is clean, crisp and bright during the day. One of the better looking patios can be found here as well.
Overall it's okay. The wine menu is nice. The food menu is pretty small as are the portions. The staff is friendly but there are limited bar seats where you can interact. Were glad we came in but also would not be in a hurry to come back since we don't live in walking distance. We would he more prone to come back if they had better food options. The bar staff was the highlight of the visit.