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Loch Bar in the River Oaks District - Loch Bar-Houston, Houston, TX

Loch Bar-Houston

4.7
4.7
920 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Welcome to Loch Bar - Houston!

Located River Oaks District, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern featuring one of the area’s largest raw bar and seafood menus. The food menu is complemented by a wide selection of local craft beer, handcrafted cocktails and one of Texas’ most substantial whiskey lists. Loch Bar also features live music 7 days a week!

Loch Bar’s menu incorporates some of the East Coast’s most popular seafood dishes while utilizing local and Gulf seafood. The Loch Bar beverage program centers around one of the region’s largest whiskey lists, in addition to dozens of local craft beers and expertly crafted cocktails.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 34 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (832) 430-6601

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Aaron Taylor

  • Neighbourhood

    River Oaks

  • Cross Street

    Directly of Westheimer at the Entrance to River Oaks Shopping District

  • Parking Details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 920 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go with your dollars lined up! But this place has a great ambiance, some of the foods could be better. But overall with the ambiance, the service, and the music I would totally come again.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here for brunch and my children loved it. I am a Brussels sprout fan and they have some very tasty ones.
  3. JCGV

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our Server, Tabatha, made our dinner experience outstanding! She was knowledgeable, and very caring. The Loch Bar has a great asset with Tabatha! Thank you.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fried chicken is delicious and the Brussel sprouts were amazing! I’ve never had an oyster shot but it is worth the experience for oyster lovers.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place always has good food, service and a pleasant atmosphere.
  6. NurseNess

    Houston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Didn’t appreciate the original seating arrangement. The first seating arrangement I felt very cramped and asked for a different table. Was told they didn’t have anything else even though I was looking at empty tables and no line at the door. Then I went to them again about the table because we were sat right under the A/C and it’s blowing directly on us and we are both are freezing. I asked again for another table possibility on the outside because it was very cold where they sat us and was told they wouldn’t have anything open until 9pm (our reservation was at 730pm). Finally my guest went up to ask for another table and then request for a bigger table that was not under the a/c was granted for us. It shouldn’t have took all of that to get a different table when there were three empty tables across from us from the beginning. I almost left just because of this issue, I didn’t want to sit there and be uncomfortable freezing trying to eat. Just by this situation alone I don’t think I will be coming back here.
  7. JenniferT

    Austin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    My wife and I were celebrating good news and wanted to go out for a special occasion. We did not feel like Loch Bar was the place after eating there. Our waitress while sweet was not very informative on any of the dishes or wine we ordered. Literally describe the Grand Charcuterie board as “like the petite just more.” With no description of what it came with. The cheddar were hard old corners, and we don’t like blue cheese so would have liked to have know that it came on there as the menu also didn’t describe it. When I asked about the Caviar our description was “Well I don’t like it but most people go with the top one.” The menu also leaves little description. We had to google what would pair best with it. When you have to rely on google in a restaurant for Rex’s, something is wrong. Ultimately the Chowdhury and caviar or subpar. Quality has seemed to go down since Loch Bar first opened. Probably won’t be going back.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a lovely experience
  9. Looking4agudmeal

    Houston

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Well….not sure we are going to return here. We have been here a half dozen times and usually we have good service and food. At this point, I think they are relying on their proximity to the Galleria to supply them with new unsuspecting customers. We ordered the shrimp cocktail..I thought it was $7 but it was really $7 each! Just out of curiosity we ordered a half dozen. What arrived was the most mediocre $42 plate I’ve eaten. The shrimp were average and the sauces were poor. I asked for some lemon slices that our server never did bring. I mean never. The rest of the meal was average too. Our server never came by and a second drink order took over 15 minutes so we were done with our meal by the time it arrived. The restaurant had a decent run but unless management gets this place solved, soon it will be out of business.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hands down the best crab cake I’ve had.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, service was great. Would definitely come back again.
  12. Dedrick

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress Zoe was great! She had a great attitude and personality!
  13. DOUG

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    On vacation. I believe Rashaad was our waiter. He was great, food was top notch.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Where can I start with this place…Loch bar was hands down amazing…..from the food to service!!!! We loved everything! Everything was top notch from the valet, hostess and the AWESOME service by ALISSA our waitress. Our food was fantastic and cooked to perfection and came out fresh! Blackened red fish / Maine Lobster roll I would HIGHLY recommend Loch Bar to others and I would HIGHLY Highly recommend asking for Alissa.
  15. AlexandraR

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing place with amazing staff and amazing food! Can’t wait to go back! A must do!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We started with the fried and grilled oysters . Both were delicious. I half the Spicy Nashville chicken (half portion=huge ) with mashed potatoes. Great flavor and fried perfectly. My wife had the fried lobster . Dish was good but the lobster was very small. Probably about a $6 lobster in H‑E‑B. The Brussel sprouts were Cooked perfectly and tasted great. Drinks were strong and did the trick. Would definitely return .
  17. JohnnyG

    Oklahoma City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Birthday for friend!
  18. Eddie

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent. Food and service is amazing.
  19. CynthiaC

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love Loch Bar! You will find the best crab cake EVER; among other delights. The wait staff is always friendly and attentive. Scott and the managers make you feel welcome and want to deliver top notch everything to each guest.
  20. MargaretC

    Houston

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will have to return to enjoy the whole dining experience - unfortunately, the heat outside and being under the sun interfered.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    I don't like the fact happy hour is only served at the bar when space there is limited. Seems very deceiving.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Truly exceptional service and food!
  23. Eddie

    Houston

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Loch Bar for lunch with a colleague and everything was great per usual. I am biased, but there’s not much of anything Loch Bar can’t do right.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Crab cakes are a MUST…. And our waitress Zoey was awesome!
  25. AvisS

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Food was excellent, although super expensive. Friday night crowd was very loud and the service kind of slow. I would come back for the food though. Everything was fresh and good.
  26. FranklinC

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service!
  27. AnitaO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was good. The ambience not so great for taking pictures. The service was quick.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    We had reservations for our birthday. We were seated immediately. We waited 15 mins watching the server come to tables near us but never acknowledge us to even say be with you soon or anything. I went to the host and inquired. The manager came over and got our drink order. A short time later the server came by and introduced herself. We ordered oysters and she asked if we wanted crackers with them which she never brought. We ordered a salad and then ordered main entrees. The salad never came. My fish was very good. My husbands scallops appeared undercooked to me but he enjoyed it. Until an hour later when he became violently ill. The service was horrible overall.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food just pricey
  30. TCA5

    Houston

    89 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A good, but not great experience. They offer a number of options we haven't seen elsewhere in the area and what we ate was quite good —e.g., the shrimp cocktail, lobster cocktail, and lobster sandwich. Unfortunately, they were out of a couple of things we tried to order. The cream of crab soup was tasty, but a bit over-peppered for our taste, as were the hushpuppies. Zoe provided particularly pleasant and enthusiastic service — thank you! — though service was slow, presumably reflecting a restaurant surprisingly full and active late on a Sunday night. The restaurant is noisy, reflecting its "bar" designation, but still manageable. The live music was enjoyable. The bill was significant — even avoiding several very expensive items on the menu, this is not a "cheap thrills" experience. We enjoyed our visit and will likely return from time to time, appreciating the availability of late-night quality food and good service, but it's not a place we expect to go regularly.
  31. Bridgette

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manager was awesome when my husband dropped his lobster on the floor. The manager gave us more lobster. Definitely will be back.
  32. RoyceB

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Top notch seafood. Spectacular crab cake dish. Everything was amazing.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been before, but the experience gets better every time.
  34. PerlaK

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We’ve been here many times and it seems to start losing some of the consistency that they had. The fish and chips are not crispy, the red fish 🐟 is adorned with little bait shrimp ( ridiculous for a $45 dish)! Like, dang put some real shrimp to accompany this dish. The bar made a French 75 ($21) and it had so much lemon and no balance! Horrible. The Brussels sprouts and oysters were the best thing I ate. Subpar food experience
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was absolutely amazing. the oysters were so fresh! we went for brunch and the lobster benedict was mouth watering. the cocktails also exceeded my expectations.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing like always
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was awesome
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was really the best I ever had there. Everything tasted better that expected considering it was New Years Eve. Our server, Gabriel was very attentive and knowledgeable about both drinks and dishes. Actually, I think his suggestions were what made it outstanding for all of us. The band wasn’t my favorite but appreciated that they had live music. It’s a great date place or perfect with friends as well. Cheers and Happy New Year!
  40. KingsleyD

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Without a doubt the best seafood I’ve ever eaten in Houston! Crab cakes, oysters and mussels are the go to.

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Loch Bar-Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 920 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Loch Bar-Houston

4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Directly of Westheimer at the Entrance to River Oaks Shopping District

  • Neighbourhood

    River Oaks

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 11:00 am–1:00 am Bar Daily 11:00 am–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Valet

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Aaron Taylor

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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