by Julie Z. on Red House Pizzeria is totally awesome. Not only are the pizzas super cheap during happy hour (until 7pm on weeknights), the atmosphere is funky and the people are awesome. If you decide to brave the Texas summer heat and sit on the patio, make sure to order some ice-cold mojitos to cool you down. If not, the indoor restaurant is fine option, with a very kitschy Italian vibe. My favorite area is near the bar, with hardwood floors, leather couches and animal-skinned rugs. Very cozy, just like a cabin lodge. Definitely a great atmosphere to eat some hot pizza and catch up with close friends. The pizza is the best part about Red House (as it should be) and I must say I am a huge fan of the Margherita pizza. Warm, doughy crust and a TON of white cheese and olive oil makes for a great dinner. Order a large for you and a date and you will both leave satisfied and full and probably even have leftovers. I also ordered the garlic bread for an appetizer (NOT needed since the large pizza is really filling and only $9 during happy hour) and found it a little too greasy for my taste. TOO much olive oil. However, I thought the pizza was just right and, as I said, I don't even think I'd order the bread again since it was pretty unnecessary. The mojito was crisp, clean and had just the right amount of alcohol. Also, I think it was $1 off during happy hour, but definitely not cheap. Save the cheap drinks for El Arroyo or Thursday college night on 6th. My one complaint was that the inside portion of the restaurant (not the bar, but the actual dining area) was a bit hot in the middle of the summer. It seems like they need a better A/C unit or fans, because both me and my boyfriend were pretty toasty in there. The shades over the windows help, but something else should be done, too. Overall, a great experience. I definitely recommend grabbing a buddy and hitting up Red House for some pizza after work.
by Reginald Rogish on There's something indefinably sexy about this place. Maybe it's the black and white portrait of the woman, centerpieced above the bar. With black lacquered walls, bold white trim, blood red accents, delicately wrought chandeliers, and a spattering of lush, green plant outcroppings, the decor itself is enough to instill a little intoxication. Mix in a signature Ella cocktail - made using one of the fresh watermelon halves adorning the bar top - served in a remarkable crystal-looking goblet, and you've got the perfect recipe for swank and splendor. At $12 a pop, prices were reasonable for Manhattan, and the alcohol content gave a decent punch to boot. I've heard there are several other tasty concoctions available, which I duly hope to try in the near future. Arriving on the Saturday night following New Year's, the scene may have been slightly more subdued than normal, which is why I'm maxxing out at four stars. The crowd was diverse, modest, and unpretentious; the doorman personable; the music relevant to contemporary partygoers. Although the downstairs piano bar area was roped off for a private party, I hope to have the opportunity to check it out sometime. In sum, the vibe was luscious and sumptuous, yet understated; the experience was undeniably inviting, and I think I'm a little hooked.
by Edmund Okwuona on Ok I dont know if the food here is any good, but in the back of the restaurant there is Concert room which made for a great venue to see one of my best friend's play in his first headlining act...The Ambiance was great...The sound engineer needed to adjust his levels a little more, but other than the annoying feedback I heard throughout the night it was a great lil concert...Being a bartender my first round I tipped the bartender a twenty, and for for the rest of the night of the night i paid 26 bucks for 8 drinks every round...the average drink was 5 bucks so it was well worth the 20 spot I dropped initially...All in all a cool lil jazz club!
