Houston Date Night: Bosscat Kitchen and Libations

Houston Date Night: Bosscat Kitchen and Libations

Here’s another great Houston spot for whiskey lovers and/or date night (not to mention fantasy football draft parties when that time rolls back around) is Bosscat Kitchen and Libations, located off Westheimer, on the cusp of River Oaks District.

I’ve been to (and loved) Bosscat many times, but this was my first time doing date night here, and I seriously lost my mind at the floral walls and decor outside (which I think is new, and pictured here). Jason always rolls his eyes when I see a floral wall, because I can’t resist a picture with it, but that’s just part of our goofy relationship and my job!

This restaurant doubles as one of Houston’s best whiskey bars and is originally from Newport Beach, CA. I seriously can’t give them enough credit – they do everything right. From their food, drink menus, the laid back yet knowledgable servers/bartenders, the decor, the way they run their social media and more, it’s just always a good time and well done. You can tell the folks who run it know business and genuinely care about the brand and product they put in front of customers.

It’s a dimly-lit restaurant, which I think helps set the mood for a date night (either that, or meeting a Tinder date for the first time you may not want to be seen with?).

Dinner here is phenomenal, but I’d also highly recommend their happy hour and weekend brunch, which is the place to be in Houston.

Try the Pork Belly Poutine for a starter (I would advise you to share this with more than one person, because it’s incredibly filling and we forced ourselves to eat it all, it was so good), and the Gulf Shrimp and Grits or 12-Hour Beef Short Rib for dinner.

A lot of their menu is heavy, so keep that in mind when ordering, especially if you want to save room for their “rather large whiskey collection,” which you totally should. I personally am not a big fan of whiskey, but Jason is and took great delight in their selection. I’ll also point out they have a great rosé selection and tons of other cocktails to choose from.

HOURS OF OPERATION

MONDAY – THURSDAY: 11AM – 11PM

FRIDAY: 11AM – 2AM

SATURDAY: 

brunch 11AM – 3PM

dinner 5PM – 11PM

SUNDAY: 11AM – 9PM

brunch 11AM – 3PM

dinner 5PM – 9PM