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Five Central

Restaurant Bar Meal takeaway American restaurant Catering service Chicken restaurant Brunch restaurant Wine bar Fine dining restaurant

Comprehensive dining & drinking destination with a casual bistro, live music lounge & cozy bars. People often mention good, time, room, music, service, phone, drinks, great, work, lesson,


Address

2736 Virginia St, Houston, TX 77098

Website

www.fivecentralhouston.com

Contact

(832) 353-2336

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.2K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (12) time (10) room (8) music (7) service (7) phone (7) drinks (6) great (6) work (6) lesson (6)
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  • 5/5 Kali B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, drinks, and music... all I need for a grown and sexy night out. One spot with 4 rooms, each with it's own vibe and bar. There's also a cigar room and an adjoining Bistro for a bite to eat. I had a fabulous time 🍸🎶
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daphanie B. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit here and loved the food! Only downside of this place is the location, there was only street parking and garage parking available but they did however offer Valet service for $20. This place is very upscale, pricy, but definitely worth the trip, and it’s Black-Owned!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nancy U. 1 year ago on Google
    My friend told me about this place so we decided to go over together and I must say I was blown away by the concept of this place. It’s like a restaurant with different rooms that play different types of music. The decor is nice. I definitely pay attention to detail. We had a great time. We will back in a couple of weeks with our other friend lol
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Clemore H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a really good spot with myltie sections for the vibe you may be feeling. The food was on point and drinks were good too. The ambiance and concept with multiple rooms live music hookah is creative.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penny J. 2 years ago on Google
    The staff was so personal and welcoming from the entrance to being served at the table. It seemed like a real good case of team work making the dream work. My glass was never empty, and the calmness of the staff while serving us made their work look effortless. Their clean routines made the dining area look spotless after the room had been filled an hour before with brunch goers. I was shocked that they had a vegan option and that it was so delicious and plated well too. Definitely a must try spot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S H. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice venue, with different areas for variety of entertainment. Live Band, Cigar Bar with Jazz, another area with R&B DJ, etc. The food was very good as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ramona C. 10 months ago on Google
    This was my first time having brunch here. My food was good, just not as hot as I would like it. It was a large party so I will give them a pass. However, the food did come pretty quickly, and the atmosphere was inviting. Servers should bring water carafes when there is a large party.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel D. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed it. Not a lot of vegan options but I made it work. Will definitely go back for the vegan fried rice. Good music by the DJ and good atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Delores 6 months ago on Google
    Thanks to Jada, the bartender, I literally had the best time I’ve ever had here! She took care of me and my girls and her service was immaculate!!! I will continue to come just because of this young lady! She was working so hard and still managed to give us attention and every we needed in a timely manner! Thank you soooo much Jada for the wonderful experience! 👏🏾🙌🏾👏🏾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sydney S. 7 months ago on Google
    Did not enjoy this at all. No need in making reservations. They seated us 30 mins after. Food came out lukewarm. Server keep disappearing was hardly checked on. Will not return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmin J. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed the food and our waiter, Wes. He is so knowledgeable and helpful. He was very professional and appeared to love his job. The food was fresh, delicious, and pleasing to the eye. I put this restaurant on my favorites list.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Desz B. 2 years ago on Google
    The evening started ok. I spoke with the event coordinator behind the bar about reserving an empty table with no RSVP sign and it was dirty. She stated it's not RESERVED we can sit there. An hour passed and our food never arrived and we began to question the staff. Eventually the waitress returned and stated someone bought this table. My husband and I were shocked. We demanded to speak with the manager. The same lady that stated we could sit there sold it why we were there. She said she didn't know we wanted to buy it. We were in disbelief. We asked about our food and stated yes we want to buy. She wanted to put us in the back of the room. Our food was cold and our evening was ruined. Omar if that's his name sent a fake cop to us while we waited on our refund for the food. The fake cop then when and ask another man to come and sit near us. Trying to make us stand up and wait for our refund. The worse experience. NEVER GO TO THIS PLACE. I wish a new a lawyer. I have a complete video of this incident.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike R. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this place! Our first time visiting from out of town, as appetizers we had the gumbo and bistro fries. Entrees was shrimp creole pasta and Fannie Mae’s fried chicken. Dessert was donut bread pudding and the banana pudding. The venue, service and food was amazing

  • 3/5 Jasmine W. 2 years ago on Google
    Sexy ambience with a variety of settings in one place. The food is decent, my salmon was delicately flavored, over cooked & the sides were cold. The curry chicken is a nice option, but again the sides were cold. Efficient & friendly service from hostess to servers. Will come again but not sure I’ll dine. Get there early for valet, parking is not the best situation.

  • 5/5 Tricia H. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the entire experience from the food to the entertainment and the service.. we celebrated one of my best friends 50th birthday and it was totally awesome also the saxophonist was phenominal

  • 5/5 Edward c. 1 year ago on Google
    For a business lunch with coworkers the food was great our server was top-notch the atmosphere is common the only thing I can say about this place is one of my co-workers left her phone there after the lunch and one day return to retrieve the phone it was not easily found. So when the gentleman that served us, who went out of his way to help ,called the phone, the phone was in the pockets of one of the employees that work there, so why wasn't the phone turned into management immediately when it was discovered? Or why wasn't it surrendered when you see that the people that just left less than an hour ago came back to retrieve the phone? So we got the phone back with an apology but that part was very unpleasant but other than that food service and atmosphere is quality.

  • 5/5 T. D. 1 year ago on Google
    This was my first visit here, and I loved my experience! The truffle fries were amazing, the coconut curry wings were delicious, and Risi made me the Purple Rain *chef’s kiss* I’ll definitely be back

  • 5/5 Maxine 2 years ago on Google
    Went for a libation with friends, nice ambience, and the art on the wall is fire. Parking is a nightmare, some dude with a beard and a jacket tried to hustle me for a parking spot FYI

  • 3/5 Nyla D. 8 months ago on Google
    When I go to have a drink and a good time, I always enjoy myself. The drinks could be a little stronger but it's a good time. Any time I order food, it's just okay. The greens are really good though. If you order fries it may be best to say crispy so they actually cook all the way.

  • 5/5 Mikaela D. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing - the mac&chz and jerk chicken with plantains was my favorite dish! And to top it off they gave my line sister a free dessert for her birthday ☺️. The manager was very proactive in asking everyone including my table how we were enjoying our dinner - we are definitely going back!

  • 5/5 Braulio M. 2 years ago on Google
    We came for a friends birthday brunch on a Sunday and were greeted with great hospitality from Jada and the staff. The drinks and food are phenomenal! I really enjoyed the patio outside and the great music.

  • 5/5 Tanisah K. 10 months ago on Google
    This place will always be our go to place to have delicious food, good drinks, and great music. The red room is my favorite it's always a full vibe. Brunch is always a vibe when we go love it!! Keep up the good work.

  • 5/5 Jason J. 7 months ago on Google
    This was an incredible experience, Justin suggested the best cigars. He curates all of his cigars with his own personal relationships. Amazing selection and he knows his stuff. Ask for Dee at the restaurant, she will take care of you. Customer service is amazing here. Highly recommend this place.

  • 4/5 Ann S. 8 months ago on Google
    Note: This review is solely about their free Bachata lessons every Tuesday. Parking nearby is difficult unless you come early enough. There's a small parking lot but it was full at 8 pm. I didn't order any drinks or food except for bottled water, which was $3. On eventbrite, it says they do salsa and bachata but the lesson was only bachata. The lesson started like 15 minutes after 8 pm. I lost track of time so I'm not sure how long the lesson actually lasted. The lesson started off with a quick warm up then straight to bachata. The instructor was good. Due to the amount of people in attendance (at least 30) and the space size, there wasn't enough room to see the instructor. Also, the AC wasn't running effectively in the corner or no vents in that area. There are no ceiling fans either. As time went on, they did put 1 electric fan by the door, but it was still very hot. You can only feel the AC in one spot. In spite of the AC issue, it was fun. The instructor asks every few minutes, a female to rotate to the next male, which was great. Good way to meet new people and make sure people get a fair share of practicing the moves. Some have been there multiple times and some were new. After the lesson, a live band came on stage and most of the folks there for the lesson remained and danced to the music. If you're ok with heat and crowdiness, go for it! After all, it's free.

  • 3/5 Guillermo A. 7 months ago on Google
    Staff here was very polite; but, white wine was initially served at room temperature after about 5 minutes of unsuccessfully trying to chill it, one diner's food was served 8 minutes before the rest of the table (and before the wine was done chilling), a chicken skewer was served without a knife, and the forks are ridiculously dainty in relation to the spoons and steak knives they use. Dining room was neat and clean--men's room not so much...


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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