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

1635 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

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(713) 839-1005

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Spanish, French, European
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:15 pm 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 1,635 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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SKRed
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience was superb. Quite place. Food was presented well and the taste was even better. Service was first class. Wine list was good. Will definitely come back again.
NK
NathanK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Fantastic food and atmosphere, expensive but worth it imo.
MM
MelanieM
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful atmosphere and delicious fresh fish!
CW
ChuckW
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent restaurant
RH
RogerH
Houston
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Costa Brava is a gem among Houston restaurants. The food is beautifully prepared and presented by a knowledgeable staff. Wine list of Spanish & French wines is spectacular.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alejandra was amazing. The owners are awesome.
DM
DaveM
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were fantastic
DB
DB111
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We had 2 of 4 dishes that were good others not very good.
WC
WilliamC
New York Area
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place. Great food. Great service.
ML
MatthewL
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, thoughtfully prepared and served
J
Jeanie
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Costa Brava is always wonderful— we love the food— the service is gracious and helpful- and every person who keeps Costa Brava wonderful is friendly, professional and excellent at whatever they do. We love everything about Costa Brava— and the food is delicious.
VJ
VJK1360
Los Angeles
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A neighborhood gem always great food and service
L
Leotang
Houston
8 reviews
vip
1.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience4
Paella has no mussels!!! The waiter knew they ran out of mussels, but didn't tell us when we ordered Paelle. The dish is large but the food is very little. Very over priced.
CB
CBellaire
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for one of their monthly wine dinners. The dishes were creative and delicious. The pairings were perfect! Everyone was so friendly. The representatives from the distributor were knowledgeable and educational.
TN
TiaNia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants, food is always excellent, service is friendly.
W
Wandon
Jackson Hole
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent as usual. One of our most favorite place for a dinner.
A
Anonymous
Houston
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Excellent restaurant, we were very happy in general. Unfortunately, I was expecting tapas to be included in their menu. Also, they do not offer pitchers of sangria. Again, overall, we enjoyed the experience.
DE
DougE
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Flavors are always fantastic. The food is so good here.
E
Eyrigo
Houston
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Probably the best meal in a year. I appreciate the quality of the ingredients, the sauces with subtle taste to compliment the ingredients, knowledge about fine European cuisine specially from Spain. Very good wine selection and very appropriate for pairing with the food. We had and share two appetizers the octopus and the jamon Serrano both exquisite and very much to the standard in my opinion of a Michelin award restaurant the main dish was a scallop risotto which was delicious. In my opinion this is a hidden gem of a restaurant becoming my favorite.
SB
SuzannaB
Houston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service for a birthday celebration!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
125 reviews
vip
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was EXCELLENT. Ambiance was very good. Service was EXCELLENT. We will be back!
JG
JorgeG
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner was exquisite! The Octopus appetizer was perfectly cooked and spiced, the paella was exceptional even for my husband from Sevilla Spain (and he is a critic of restaurants claiming to have “authentic paella”). The salmon was cooked perfectly with crispy skin, the wine selection was great. Perfect 60 birthday celebration
SG
StefanoG
Houston
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a pleasant experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my wife here for our 2nd wedding anniversary dinner and couldn't have been more happy. We were greeted with a glass of champagne. Our waiter was super friendly and explained to us the dishes we were interested in and even gave us his recommendations. It all worked out nicely. We enjoyed every dish we had and left with big smiles on our faces. :)
BB
BigB
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my sweetheart for a break from her home remodel. Next door neighbor recommended the best restaurant in Bellaire, Texas. (quite few have opened up). We met Angeles and Kitty (chef) both extremely cordial and inviting.
R
Ricardo55
Houston
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Houston. Always excellent quality, service and friendly attention.
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abar
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated our anniversary over dinner. Everything was fantastic from the food to the service and ambience. Highest recommendation.
GC
GCHouston
Houston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First visit after hearing so many good things about the place. We were not disappointed. Decided to go all out and have the Chef's Tasting Menu, it was delicious and well presented. Others at the table had nothing but good things to say about their meals. Can't believe we waited so long to try, will have to return soon.
RM
RachelM
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hidden gem indeed in Bellaire! Everything was delicious from start to finish. We will definitely return.
AB
AdamB
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Costa Brava never disappoints. Last minute decision to dine here and we made the right call. Drinks and food were on point. Octopus appetizer was excellent, followed by white bean and chorizo soup for me and my wife had the Romaine salad. Both great. My wife had the paella and I had the duck. Both cooked perfectly and the flavor was out of this world. For dessert we split the manchego cheesecake, we both think the is one of our favorite desserts. Will be back for sure.
BB
BobB
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We attended their November wine dinner. The pairings were outstanding. Lobster risotto, rabbit crepe, beef tenderloin and a delicious dessert. The food was outstanding, the wines delicious and the service impeccable. Highly recommend attending one of the wine dinners. A great value.
BS
BarbaraS
New Orleans
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wine dinners are extremely good. Highly recommend!
a
afoodie
Houston
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious as always
PM
PatM
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Costa Brava is one of our favorite Houston restaurants. The atmosphere is simply unmatched with attentive, yet unobtrusive service. The kitchen's creativity and seasonal focus is remarkable, with perfect execution and presentation. The wine list has great depth and good value.
LE
Luv2Eat
London
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Harold the bartender always fun to engage with. Wes, our outstanding waiter, made the birthday dinner all the better. Food, as always, delicious.
B
Bethy
San Antonio
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great time as always. . Wes was an outstanding waiter. Flounder was spectacular. We had a great time.
L
Lynn
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We really enjoy Costa Bravo Bistro! What a nice restaurant right here in Bellaire. The food is wonderful, the wine selection is excellent and the ambiance tops off the whole evening! It competes with any top Houston restaurant.
J
Jd77006
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a disappointment. This restaurant is a true gem!
BS
BarbaraS
New Orleans
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific food and service as always! Wine dinners are always tremendous!

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 1635 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

Feb 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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
Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:15 pm 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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