Costa Brava Bistro

Name: Costa Brava Bistro
Address: 5107 Bellaire St. 100, Bellaire, TX, United States, 77401
Telephone: (713) 839-1005
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1555 Reviews

$50 and over

Spanish

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Owners Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey have created a home where they explore the rich traditions of the food and wine from Spain and France with a modern, personal approach.
Open Table's 2016 list - "100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America"

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(713) 839-1005

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Spanish, French, European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(713) 839-1005
Website
http://www.costabravabistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Kitty Bailey

Location
5107 Bellaire St. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401
Neighborhood
Bellaire
Cross street
S. Rice Ave. Next to Bank of America
Parking details
Plentiful Front and Back of Building
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

Jumbo Shrimp sautéed with Roasted & Fresh Garlic in Olive Oil$20.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus, Galician-Style with Fingerlings & Pimentón$19.00
Seared Foie Gras with Pain Perdu$26.00
Duck Confit with Poached Egg over Smoked Bacon & Onions$20.00
Escargots sautéed in Basil-Garlic Butter on Toasted Baguette$16.00
Piquillo Peppers filled with Suckling Pig, Jamón Serrano & Manchego Cheese on Saffron & Piquillo Cream Sauces$19.00
La Tabla: Chorizo de Soria & Salchichon de Vic, Pâté de Campagne with Pickled Shallots & Cornichons, 6-month Manchego served with Warm Baguette & Croutons$24.00
Jamón Iberico de Bellota, 1.5ounces, with Pan con Tomate$35.00

Entrée

Angeles' Paella with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Chicken, Pork & Beef$35.00
Seared Sea Scallops & Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Caviar Beurre Blanc & Saffron Cream over Lemon-Leek Risotto$46.00
Seafood Black Rice: Spanish Octopus, Baby Squid & Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Aioli & Piquillo Peppers$39.00
Gulf Red Snapper with Lemon Beurre Blanc & Colossal Lump Crab Meat on Haricots Verts sautéed with Grape Tomatoes & Shallots$40.00
Crispy Scottish Salmon with Tarragon Beurre Blanc, Cauliflower Purée, Cauliflower Florets & Charred Tomatoes$30.00
Grilled Rainbow Trout Fillet with Jumbo Shrimp & Creamy Anchovy Sauce over Pearl CousCous with Spinach, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic & Kalamata Olives$34.00
Two Semi-boneless Jumbo Texas Quail filled with Wild Mushrooms & Jamón Serrano with Smoked Idiazabal Sauce on Lyonnaise Potatoes$33.00
Roasted Pekin Duck Breast 'Latin Quarter' with Fingerling Potatoes, Quartered Romas & Spanish Onions in Demiglaze$37.00
Braised Rabbit Leg with Creamy Mustard Sauce over Buttered Linguine$33.00
Cochinillo: Confit Suckling Pig with White Bean Stew & Granny Smith Apple Purée$48.00
Beef Filet over Manchego Mashed Potatoes with Roquefort Cream & Crispy Onions$48.00
Roasted Open-Range Australian Lamb Chops with Rich Lamb Jus, Sautéed Spinach & Goat Cheese Potato Cake$54.00

What 1,555 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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FranciscoA
Houston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Food is amazing and the Octopus is the best!
LY
Looking4Yum
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful food Angeles and the crew as charming and attentive as ever.
RA
RobinA
New Mexico
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated our 42nd anniversary and this was the right place. Everything was very relaxing and the food was tasty. We had the chefs tasting menu with wine pairing. That is a bit pricey but no regrets. I’ll be back but probably order off the menu next time. Tasting menu is an experience.
ER
ElbaR
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Will be a returning customer! Excellent quality food
JO
JOHNG
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
GREAT SERVICE, G00D FOOD, EXCELLENT WINE, LOW NOISE AND A GOOD FRIEND.
CJ
CarynJ
New Orleans
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this little Bellaire gem! I have never had a bad meal or evening here. Great wine selection & mixed drinks. Highly recommend. EAT HERE!
LB
LynnB
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Costa Brava is always top notch, the wine selections are excellent and the service is always good. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and, best of all, quiet! Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
r
rondl
Houston
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s hard to believe it is been almost 10 years since the first time we have visited Costa Brava. The food was absolutely wonderful and the service was not rushed. Two people in the party got the shrimp appetizer that was so garlicky and delicious. And three of us had the incredibly wonderful lamb chops. These are the best lamb chops in the city. The fourth in our party Kathy snapper with crab meat and she loved every bite of it.
C
Cafegourmet
New York Area
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! And the service is great! A neighborhood gem, but we don't really live in the neighborhood. It is a very cozy comfortable restaurant. Highly recommend it!
VH
ValerieH
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food is excellent. A bit pricey, but great menu, good service, and a nice ambiance. Perfect for date night. Note: after two visits here we noticed the crowd they attract seems to be much older.
CB
CBellaire
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious as always. I enjoy how they create dishes that pair so well with the featured wines. One in our party chose not to reserve the wine dinner in advance, electing to order off the regular menu. The staff didn't make that guest feel awkward and timed their appetizer, entree, and dessert to the wine dinner courses. Lovely evening!
LY
LisaY
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can’t wait to go back! The food was delicious and the service was excellent.
t
texanchef
Houston
84 reviews
vip
5.0
84 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Spanish restaurant in Houston! The food was superb and the wine pairings were excellent!
IM
ImpressMe
Houston
103 reviews
vip
5.0
103 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We went to Costa Brava to celebrate our 27th anniversary. This is a lovely restaurant but a little crowded in COVID times. Tables seem a little close together. We were not sure why every other table had amuse-bouches and we were not offered any. We also waited a while for water or menus after arriving. My salad with anchovies was excellent but strongly garlicky. My husband's duck confit appetizer was a bit fatty. Our seafood entrees (snapper with green beans and scallops with risotto) were delicious. Chocolate croissant bread pudding was excellent. A nice anniversary, but at these prices, we expect 100% exceptional service and food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food, great service.
K
Kathy
Houston
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Lamb chops, quail and duck confit were all delicious and the apple tart for dessert was the perfect way to finish it off.
FD
FernandezDiaz
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food...awesome... The service...Excellent The best Spanish restaurant in Houston...highly recommended.
g
godzilla
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unique European bistro food, not available anywhere else in Houston.
m
mafore
Nashville
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem
k
krisinparis
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing dinner at Costa Brava. The octopus appetizer was outstanding. The Cochinita has a delicious crispy skin. The snapper was also very good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Overall very enjoyable!
B
donB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience5
This is a place that has been high level of quality since day 1 The menu has always been diverse on a Mediterranean theme Some times portions have been on meager size but no reason to avoid If you want perfect ambience high quality food preparation and usually impeccable service make a reservation ASAP
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you like traditional Spanish and French with a high end fine dining experience… you can not best this place! I highly recommend.
DC
DebbieC
Tallahassee
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always!
BS
BarbaraS
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful food and service. The wine dinners are superb!
G
Greg
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Entrees are pricey and maybe an off-night but just lacked the flavor I expected.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
A farewell dinner for friends leaving the country.
DC
DeniseC
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
All around amazing...as always!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
New Chet’s tasting menu - absolutely terrific! Creative and perfect execution
BM
BarryM
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best meals in town!! We love the people and the food!!!
RJ
RJRDIVED
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
4 of us were there for anniversary celebrations. Food, service, wine recommendations were excellent. We will return soon.
BS
BarbaraS
New Orleans
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing meals at Costa Brava! The wine dinners are spectacular!
S
Sandee
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Attended a 5 course wine dinner with Spanish wines for each course. Delicious food. Wine pairings were great. We were seated promptly and were not rushed through dinner. The restaurant was full but we could still have a pleasant conversation without raising our voices. Impeccable service and we had a nice visit with Kitty the chef.
DC
DeniseC
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Oustanding in every way!
a
anon
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We participated in the Chef's Tasting menu. True, the price will raise an eyebrow, but the offerings are worth every bit of it. We were able to experience a generous selection of foods and tastes, delightful surprises and unique presentations, and we left well satisfied. The chef, Kitty, is warm and welcoming, and she and her staff are truly talented and gracious. We are definitely returning!
RO
RODC
Houston
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as usual
KB
dinerKB
Houston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best food in Houston!
G
Grin
Houston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Wonderful Bellaire gem. Always good food and service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
The food was awesome and the choices were numerous. The only negative was our server. He continually rushed us and pushed various dishes on the menu. When he spoke of the special, one could not understand his mumbling.

FAQs

Costa Brava Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 839-1005.

Costa Brava Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 1555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 14, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(713) 839-1005

5107 Bellaire St. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401

Additional information

Cross street
S. Rice Ave. Next to Bank of America
Neighborhood
Bellaire
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Spanish, French, European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Plentiful Front and Back of Building
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Kitty Bailey
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.costabravabistro.com/
Phone number
(713) 839-1005

Costa Brava Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

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Soup

Gazpacho Andaluz with Cucumber Relish$10.00

Iberico Bone Broth with White Beans & Chorizo$11.00

Salad

House with Baby Arugula & Belgian Endive with Monte Enebro Goat Cheese, Piquillo Peppers & an Almond-Garlic Vinaigrette$14.00

Romaine Salad with 6-month Manchego & Spanish Anchovies$14.00

Appetizer

Jumbo Shrimp sautéed with Roasted & Fresh Garlic in Olive Oil$20.00

Grilled Spanish Octopus, Galician-Style with Fingerlings & Pimentón$19.00

Seared Foie Gras with Pain Perdu$26.00

Duck Confit with Poached Egg over Smoked Bacon & Onions$20.00

Escargots sautéed in Basil-Garlic Butter on Toasted Baguette$16.00

Piquillo Peppers filled with Suckling Pig, Jamón Serrano & Manchego Cheese on Saffron & Piquillo Cream Sauces$19.00

La Tabla: Chorizo de Soria & Salchichon de Vic, Pâté de Campagne with Pickled Shallots & Cornichons, 6-month Manchego served with Warm Baguette & Croutons$24.00

Jamón Iberico de Bellota, 1.5ounces, with Pan con Tomate$35.00

Entrée

Angeles' Paella with Shrimp, Calamari, Mussels, Chicken, Pork & Beef$35.00

Seared Sea Scallops & Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with Caviar Beurre Blanc & Saffron Cream over Lemon-Leek Risotto$46.00

Seafood Black Rice: Spanish Octopus, Baby Squid & Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Aioli & Piquillo Peppers$39.00

Gulf Red Snapper with Lemon Beurre Blanc & Colossal Lump Crab Meat on Haricots Verts sautéed with Grape Tomatoes & Shallots$40.00

Crispy Scottish Salmon with Tarragon Beurre Blanc, Cauliflower Purée, Cauliflower Florets & Charred Tomatoes$30.00

Grilled Rainbow Trout Fillet with Jumbo Shrimp & Creamy Anchovy Sauce over Pearl CousCous with Spinach, Red Bell Peppers, Garlic & Kalamata Olives$34.00

Two Semi-boneless Jumbo Texas Quail filled with Wild Mushrooms & Jamón Serrano with Smoked Idiazabal Sauce on Lyonnaise Potatoes$33.00

Roasted Pekin Duck Breast 'Latin Quarter' with Fingerling Potatoes, Quartered Romas & Spanish Onions in Demiglaze$37.00

Braised Rabbit Leg with Creamy Mustard Sauce over Buttered Linguine$33.00

Cochinillo: Confit Suckling Pig with White Bean Stew & Granny Smith Apple Purée$48.00

Beef Filet over Manchego Mashed Potatoes with Roquefort Cream & Crispy Onions$48.00

Roasted Open-Range Australian Lamb Chops with Rich Lamb Jus, Sautéed Spinach & Goat Cheese Potato Cake$54.00

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