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Cottonwood

Bar Event venue

Hearty plates of upscale pub fare are served in easygoing, industrial-chic digs with a jumbo patio. People often mention crawfish, great, Great, order, fries, good, music, drinks, selection, time,


Address

3422 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018, United States

Website

cottonwoodhouston.com

Contact

+1 713-802-0410

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 4 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 4 to 11 pm
  • Friday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: crawfish (13) great (13) Great (11) order (9) fries (9) good (9) music (8) drinks (8) selection (7) time (6)
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  • 1/5 Steve 6 months ago on Google
    Update: I wanted to give this place another chance. We came for crawfish on Sunday. After trying to order and dealing with their glitches for 20 minutes, we were finally able to order! After an hour ....still no crawfish. I inquired where my order was and they told me it takes time. Ok...and hour and half later..still no crawfish. I again asked and was told with an attitude that they were out of crawfish. No one even bothered to tell us After waiting for an hour and half for food. When I told them that this entire experience was unnecessary they told me it wasn't their fault. Six of us came here for brunch and every single one of our orders were messed up or never made. Then the manager had the nerve to come to my table and tell me that they were busy and it wasn't their fault. They didnt even make an attempt to resolve their mess up. Absolutely do not come here! They apparently can't get their act together! Original post: We came here for steak night. I ordered my steak medium rare and it came out well done. It was grey in the middle and like shoe leather. I took it home and gave it to my dog. At least he was happy. The green beans were not seasoned at all and the mashed potatoes were runny. It was more like potato soup puddled on the bottom of the plate. I would not return based on the lousy food, nor would I recommend anyone waste their time here.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Quentin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Well how’s this place measure up? +1 Friendly, helpful staff with attention to their job. +1 Really solid food served quickly. +1 Fantastic COLD beer selection +1 Live music! +1 Awesome space on a sunny afternoon! Well that’s 5! Great job folks!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Heather D. 2 years ago on Google
    The bartenders were nice. They have a small selection of beer... however the food was phenomenal. The truffle pretzel bites were one of the most delicious appetizers I've ever had! Definitely would come back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kendrick S. 9 months ago on Google
    Not going to lie, we gave this place low expectations just over the menu before making it there....boy were we wrong! If you don't do anything in life, please try Cottonwood out! We had a group of 20+ for a birthday party and even though our area was reserved they had plenty of seating inside and out. The staff is very attentive! The chef Zack was really nice and the food was so fresh and hot. Being the big party we had the food did not take long at all, he even joked about all the potatoes he had to cook for our table lol. We really went through a lot of the menu and I didn't get pictures of everything. If there would be one thing bad I'd say is that you have to walk to the bar to order but that's not a bad draw at all. There was a band setting up before we left so I can imagine the atmosphere being even better during the night. I would definitely come back here when in Houston again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue/restaurant/bar…. Yes, you read that correctly. A great place to see live music, a full-on bar, and whoever is slinging food in the back is amazing. The hamburger was terrific and the fries were perfect.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff. Great food. Drinks are top notch. Music is a vibe. Family friendly. Short wait times. I absolutely love Cottonwood. You guys are the best.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monica A. 2 years ago on Google
    If you want to hangout to something pretty chill this is your place to come! Came for the astros game and it wasn’t crazy packed. Their food was pretty good. The price for the chicken sandwich and the burger wasn’t bad all for the price. Lots of beer to choose from if you a fan of beer.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nate C. 2 years ago on Google
    I loved everything about my experience here. Great ambience, great menu, delicious soda, fun place to watch the game, and plenty of seating outside and inside. I definitely hope to come here again and enjoy many more nights with friends at Cottonwood.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chelsea M. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar has great food and good drinks! A hidden gem as you could easily pass it up but it is great for large groups, has a park next to it for kids and lots of indoor and outdoor space. Dogs welcome inside and outside. Some of the bartenders were in training when I went with my group of friends but they did a decent job and were happy to fix drinks. Food was good. Highly recommend their fries and burgers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Philip H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar food! Decent beer selection however many of the taps were changed and did not match the menu. It took five attempts to order one beer...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhett J. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of enjoying the best burger and fries of my life at a this pretty chill place. Cottonwood featured excellent live music that was on when we arrived around 630. The food was freaking amazing, and it would probably be dangerous for my health if I lived any closer to this place. The burger was cooked to perfection, with a juicy patty that was bursting with flavor. It was topped with melted cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh spinach, all of which added to the overall deliciousness of the dish. The bun was soft and toasted, providing the perfect texture for each bite. The fries were equally impressive, perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They were seasoned just right, with a perfect balance of salt and herbs, and were the perfect accompaniment to the burger. We had to ask how it was possible the fries tasted this good. Something about wagyu oil or something? Whatever, they are the reigning champ of the fry world. The atmosphere of the bar and grill was relaxed and welcoming, with friendly staff and great live music. The musicians were talented and created the perfect ambiance for enjoying a meal and drinks with friends. Overall, I would highly recommend this bar and grill for anyone in search of a delicious meal and a great time. From the outstanding food to the excellent music, it's the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the best burger and fries you've ever had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise Mila S. 11 months ago on Google
    Drinks were bussin! Great service! She did a great job 👏 we had already ate but the food smelled and looked amazing! Attentive service . Great parking in the back! Highly recommend outdoor and indoor seating! Full disclosure; I never upload any photos of myself but my bf kept complaining how fast I drank my Cosmo, … it was bussin! Of course I did lol 😆 and it’s weird looking back-looking road to the place . Keep going google and Apple Maps takes u to it. good music, too. Great vibes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sapphire C. 1 year ago on Google
    Cottonwood has decent parking, the location is by a small unused road beside the main road. There's ample seating and they have indoor and outdoor seating. You order food at the bar, unless you want crawfish then you order it at a different area. My friend got the chicken sandwich which he loved. I got the cheese sandwich and subbed the fries for crawfish fries. It was too much food for me. The grilled sandwich was decent but dry, I'm guessing they didn't use salted butter on the bread. The crawfish fries were mixed. Some parts had plenty of seasoning and tasted phenomenal. Other parts were unseasoned and tasted bland. Every bite was a surprise, I had no idea what I was getting. My friend wanted to go there since they had a good deal on the crawfish. I only like the Asian crawfish so I didn't eat any. The crawfish looked dry and unseasoned. I didn't even smell any seasoning, which is common in well seasoned crawfish. I'm guessing the crawfish varies there depending on who is working that section. There's no way that crawfish could've been good.

  • 5/5 Ash H. 4 months ago on Google
    They've got a great tap list. Wednesday they've got a really yummy Chicken Fried Chicken special. For apps, try the Truffe Pretzel bites, they're soo yummy.

  • 5/5 James D. 4 months ago on Google
    Mancuso Central Bike Night was Thursday November 9th We had a great time Steaks were outstanding Company was good. It was good seeing all the riders that braved the weather to support Bike Night. I look forward to seeing all of you again.

  • 5/5 mojovoyager 4 months ago on Google
    This a great spot for satisfying most of your normal inclinations to get out for a few hours and enjoy some drinks, food, sports, and/or music by yourself or with friends and family. For seating, you have several options to choose from. 1) At the bar in front of several large television screens and an impressive assortment of tap beers and liquor. 2) Inside the bar at tables more conducive for eating and a conversation with your company. 3) Inside a large music hall, sports viewing area which can be opened to the outside in nice weather. And 4) outside on picnic benches which are warmed by fire pits during cooler weather. There is a wonderful selection of pub grub at reasonable prices. It is prepared promptly and prepared perfectly for your order. The proportions are large and yummy. Throughout the week there are several happy hour discounts on drinks on offer. On Wednesday nights they have a very reasonably priced steak dinner which I am going to have to come back and try. I have lived in the Heights for over three years but this was my first time coming across the facility. I have easy driven by this place over a hundred times and never noticed it. It is located on the east side of Shepherd just north of 34th Street (A little north of 610). However, it is situated just beyond the Garden Oaks Shopping Center and is somewhat obscured from view until you get directly beside it. Also you have to access the place from an unnamed road that parallels Shepherd and runs northward from 34 th St. directly in front of the Shopping Center.

  • 5/5 Tu P. 5 months ago on Google
    YOU gotta have the pork chopps 🐖 they BOMB 💣 The bartender Blake is awesome. Great atmosphere amazing drinks . A must on anyone's gotta go list!

  • 5/5 Paul H. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice local watering hole and restaurant. Good service and selection of drinks. Everyone was friendly. There is no table service but once you place your food order it is run out pretty quick. Try the tacos. Yummy!

  • 5/5 Tristan T. 7 months ago on Google
    Cottonwood has slowly shifted as the years have gone on and I think overall it's for the better/fits the neighborhood bar needs. I actually come here more often for the food than the drinks, but the drink selection is solid. It feels wrong to steer anyone in a particular direction on food because an overwhelming majority of it is great, but the steak meal is a personal go-to. If you're not feeling steak, see about getting the sides - the mashed potatoes and green beans warm the soul.

  • 5/5 Marisol R. 6 months ago on Google
    My bf enjoyed his burger and I enjoyed the chicken tenders. My favorite are the smoked wings! I could have them every day for a week!

  • 5/5 M R. 9 months ago on Google
    My favorite spot in Houston so far! I just wish I lived a little closer so I could come more often. They've got a great patio that is dog friendly (my pup loved it!), an excellent selection of beers on tap, and all the food has been amazing so far (Caesar salad with fried chicken, boudin balls, Mac & cheese, green beans). Large parking lot, too. Looking forward to spending more time here.

  • 5/5 Mark O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place, great atmosphere. Indoor/outdoor. Live band when I was there. Didn't go into the RR. Food was delicious. I got the Bourbon Bacon Burger. The little lady got the Willie Billy Burger. Both were delicious. Staff seemed very friendly.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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