I was visiting from Houston, which...

I was visiting from Houston, which is known for its strip clubs. After visiting 3 clubs in the Detroit area, I have to admit that Detroit clubs have Houston clubs beat. The 3 clubs I visited were all owned by Alan Markovitz of the reality series "Topless Prophet" recently shown on Cinemax. They are all very similar, but the Penthouse club is the best of the 3. I provide more detail in reviews of the Coliseum and the Flight Club.

The Penthouse club is perhaps slightly smaller than the other 2, but it is a little classier also. The club is medium size by Houston standards. There is one large bar near the entrance, and a kind of runway that goes around the center of the room. There were 5 dancers positioned around different spots on the stage and they would dance at each position for one song. There were a bunch of small tables around the stages, and some seating period for people who wanted to sit right next to the stage. The decor is very upscale.

I got in around 10 pm on a Thursday night, which I was told was the busiest night. There was mandatory valet parking for $7, the entry fee was $10, and there was also a mandatory coat check. Upon entering, one is greeted by a bunch of managers/bouncers who direct you to your seat. If you want a booth, you have to tip one of them $20. This night all the boots (about 15 in all) were occupied, so I just sat at one of small tables. I was ignored by the wait staff, until I made an effort to flag one down. I got pretty rude ineffective service most of the night. I tried a steak and it was excellent.