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Best Casual Restaurants in Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

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A photo of Confessions restaurant
4.2
Awesome(145)
Price: Moderate
• American • Greenway / Upper Kirby Area
Booked 72 times today
"Experience the essence of Southern American cuisine with bold flavors, elevated classics, and handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy a refined dining atmosphere where tradition meets modern indulgence. Enhance your visit with premium shisha for the perfect blend of flavor and relaxation."
A photo of Hudson House - River Oaks restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(535)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 69 times today
With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."
A photo of JOEY Uptown restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(372)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westside
Booked 94 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Uptown, boasts an open concept dining room that spans over 10,288 square feet, including a temperature controlled patio equipped with an outdoor bar. Stylized prints from Texas-based artist Jon Flaming, and animated LED portraits by Julian Opie, bring life and lightness to the entire space. This location fits Houston’s iconic food scene like a glove.
A photo of Ruggles Black -West Alabama restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(837)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 12 times today
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.
A photo of Kiss Houston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(393)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Northside
Booked 21 times today
Kiss Restaurant, Houston's original Vibe Dining Experience, brings an unparalleled combination of an elevated dining experience with weekly events and curated entertainment. A robust beverage program includes specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list, and champagne magnums served in sleek sexy contemporary interiors. The Cle' Group's 5th venue concept, in partnership with Prophet Hospitality Group. Available for special events and large party reservations.
A photo of Hudson House - Rice Village restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(36)
Price: Moderate
• American • Southeast Houston
Booked 48 times today
With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis.
A photo of Handies Douzo - Montrose restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(122)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Montrose
Booked 37 times today
Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar. Following the popularity in the Heights, the team brings its second location to Montrose in 2022. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee are excited to join the trendy neighborhood.
A photo of North Italia – BLVD restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4215)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 38 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
A photo of Bistro Menil restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1866)
Price: Moderate
• French • Montrose
Bistro Menil offers European-inspired, American fare paired with craft beer, cask wine and thoughtfully selected wines by the glass or bottle.
A photo of George's Bistro & Bar restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(344)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • W. University / Med Center
Booked 4 times today
George's Bistro and Bar, located in the heart of West University in Houston, TX, pushes the envelope of elevated continental cuisine. Taking its influences from our team members’ culinary roots, George's Bistro and Bar blends traditional and innovative techniques to create unique offerings using local ingredients in all of its dishes. We are grounded in hospitality with our staff’s commitment to providing you with a memorable experience each time you walk through our door.We’re excited to bring something new to our community and can’t wait to share our unique recipes. We can't wait to serve you!

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