Absinthe Brasserie
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 528-7575
- Cross Street:
- Rosewood
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 6pm-2am
Editorial Review for Absinthe Brasserie – by Joshua Hinsdale
In Short
Absinthe is the kind of bar you can go to several nights a week and always feel at home. The crowd is a pleasant and welcoming mix of young professionals and older regulars. Expect an elegant menu that includes mini pizzas, carpaccio and warm appetizers that far surpass average neighborhood bar fare. Sit at the bar, or find a small table or cozy sofa for more intimate seating.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe brasserie is located in a strip center in a space last occupied by a laundry center. There's no sign out front, so look for the hefty wooden doors.
User Reviews for Absinthe Brasserie
05/02/2008 Posted by seanandolivia
My best friend and I went to Absinthe a couple of weeks ago. The place was pretty busy, but the bartender made us feel very welcomed. He even unreserved some space for us so we could sit down and eat some of their delicious food. Even the customers were courteous. Two gentlemen saw we had food and offered their barstools so we could eat with a bit more comfort. The Antipasto platter was huge with delicious and fresh ingredients. The Pizza was by far one of the best in the city. The crust has a slight sweetness to it that I can't place, but it is certainly original and scrumptious. For a cocktail I had a cajun martini. It was zesty for sure. Don't drink it if you plan to make out latter. It has some fantastic tasting, yet pungent ingredients. the music is great. It is very entertaining watching the bartender double as the DJ. (I love Ipod technology) Absinthe is classy, but cozy...I highly recommend it.
Pros: comfy seating, great service, great food, fun place to lounge without being to fancypants
Cons: please put a bench out on the smoking patio. I am lazy.
04/12/2008 Posted by jenabouthouston
I just cannot possibly say enough about the phenomenal menu choices. The anti-pasta plate was not only tasty, but it had such a wide selection of meats and cheeses. The melon, olives, grapes, pecans, almonds, and crostini perfectly paired with the 6 selections of cheeses and 6 varieties of meats. Simply delicious. Then came the pizza. We ordered a very simple Basil/tomato/Mozz pizza, but what we received was anything but simple. The crust was the perfect texture and thickness for the toppings. The crust had a slightly sweet flavor to it, which paired well with the pesto sauce. The drinks were well made and served by a confident and quick staff. The overall atmosphere of the bar was relaxed but not sloppy-sports-bar kind of relaxed. The place is smallish, but the seating is well thought out and makes for the best usage of space. I loved the elongated couch-type seating that was all along the wall, allowing patrons to create their own space based on how many people were in their party. The outdoor smoking section could use a few amenities - such as seating and an overhang or awning of some sort. The front doors were beautiful and sort of set the mood of the interior. We will be back....
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