Katy Vibes co-owner Adam Syed is a songwriter with marketing experience, which complements the entertainment side of Katy Vibes.
Katy Vibes co-owner Adam Syed didn’t initially think he’d be in the restaurant business.
After he earned a degree in music composition from Trinity University, he was asked by his uncle and co-owner Sam Syed if he would collaborate on the restaurant.
“I have a background in music and marketing; I’ll soon have to learn all the hats to keep this place going,” says Adam.
Adam’s was originally called Vortex when it opened in January 2019, but Adam said they had to change the name after a branded restaurant in Atlanta had a similar name. They conducted an online poll to determine a new name, and Katy Vibes ended up being the winning choice.
“It’s hard to fit Katy Vibes into one box; we do a lot of different things,” says Adam. “We’re a restaurant, we’re a nightclub, we’re a live music venue. We’re a comedy club — we have a comedy show tonight.”
Adam says he finds Katy Vibes’ wide range of events, which also includes karaoke nights, attributable to the diversity of the Katy community, not only in terms of demographics but also in terms of interests.
“We’ve successfully developed many attractions for various parts of the Katy community, and we’re always willing to do more if the need arises,” Adam said.
The restaurant serves a variety of entrees including wings, burgers, pasta and seafood. Adam said he’s proud of how Katy Vibes’ menu has evolved over the years, adding more fresh seafood and grilled items.
“Our team in the kitchen is very imaginative and creative and cares about the quality of the products they put out,” he said.
What makes Adam passionate about Katy Vibes is seeing all of their customers happy and having a good time, he said.
“When you have a room full of people and you try to keep them happy, that’s the really great moment,” Adam said.
When it came to Katy Vibes’ future, Adam said he wanted bigger and better events.
“The future of Katy Vibes is to continue our never-ending process of improvement,” he said.
Katie Vibes
24757 Katy Highway, Katy
832-437-2807
Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday. 4pm to midnight, Friday to Saturday. Noon to 2am, Sun. 11am to 11pm, closed on Mondays.