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A photo of Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen restaurant
3.6
Very Good(96)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Southern • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Hull & Oak, where you’ll find modern, Southern-inspired cuisine that encompasses all the warmth and style of the Lone Star State. Located inside The Laura Hotel in the heart of downtown Houston. Sunday brings downtown's best Brunch delicious mimosas, housemade Bloody Mary menu and more. Midweek, Hull & Oak is the perfect place for a breakfast meetings and power lunches with healthy and quick options. Come here to meet new people or spend time with your closest friends and family as you enjoy flavors as big and bold as Texas itself. We can’t wait to greet you.Private Dining Room available for 10-15, Bar and Lounge, and The Deck available.
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4.7
Exceptional(56)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Heights / Washington
Booked 33 times today
Agnes and Sherman is a diner experience all about Asian American comfort food. Co-Owners Lisa Lee and Nick Wong are excited to bring a modern yet cozy new restaurant to the vibrant Houston Heights dining scene, honoring their unique third-culture Asian American roots, and everything that’s special about Houston. Inventive versions of familiar flavors are nestled alongside the golden rules of inclusion and belonging, as it’s now more important than ever to convey the values that have always been true: taking care of others is an act of love, and everyone is welcome here.Named after Chef Nick’s parents, Agnes and Sherman is a spot for people who love food as much as they love Houston. The dishes are meant to be shared family-style, but can be easily enjoyed by small parties or solo diners. Menu highlights include savory scallion waffles with sambal honey butter, Taiwanese disco fries, and crawfish egg foo young.
A photo of Downtown Aquarium restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3107)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 41 times today
The Aquarium Restaurant offers guests an exciting and unique dining experience in an extraordinary setting. Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of giant groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting.
A photo of Lucille's restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2490)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Museum District
Booked 29 times today
Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.
A photo of Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Heights restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(389)
Price: Expensive
• Tex-Mex • Heights / Washington
Booked 24 times today
Bienvenidos, y'all! Inspired by long days on the Gulf, late nights on the ranch and the colorful creations of our abuela, our family's Kitchen & Cantina showcases the rich foods and traditions we grew up with on both sides of the border. Nothing matches the flavor of food grilled over mesquite. Try wood-fired Texas quail swaddled in homemade tortillas, jalapeno rellanos stuffed with house-made chorizo and sizzling, family-style parrilladas - huge mixed platters of wild game and fresh vegetables, topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco - a unique spin on Houston barbeque. Our days begin roasting chilies and tomatoes, rolling fresh tortillas in our bakery and wringing every last drop of Ruby Red grapefruit for cocktails. We hand-grind our own sausage and hand-trim every ounce of meat in our butchery, then anoint it with the savory seasonings and marinades we've honed over generations. A few margaritas on our patio and you've found your new casa sweet casa.
A photo of 1600 Bar + Grille restaurant
4.3
Awesome(209)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Downtown
Fresh ingredients and culinary innovation meet at the traditional Texas table. From locally sourced, seasonal produce to inventive signature dishes, this casual and family-friendly restaurant infuses farm-to-fork freshness and just-picked flavors into every bite.
A photo of Lulu's -River Oaks restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 7 times today
Note for booking reservations: If you do not see available online for the time you are searching, please contact us directly as we may have additional availability.Under the leadership of Executive Chef, Jose Monterrosa, Lulu's serves simple, refined Italian fare. Rich rustic flavor, uncomplicated dishes and classic cocktails served in an intimate space drenched in natural light by day and candle light by night. Brought to you by Palacios Murphy--the owners of Houston's legendary eatery and nightlife icon, ARMANDOS.
A photo of Goode Co. Seafood - Westpark restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(933)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 15 times today
Jim Goode's love of seafood was born from a childhood spent along the sun-soaked Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast. It was this love for coastal dishes, Cajun flavors and time spent together that Jim passed down to his own kids - and to the plates still on our menu today.Fresh food speaks for itself - so we don't send ours swimming in heavy sauces. Instead, our daily Gulf catch is grilled over mesquite or lightly battered and fried golden. It's this tasteful preparation that leads to mouthwatering plates worth diving into.Piled high with shrimp and crab meat, our famous Campechana gets its kick from a special blend of pico de gallo, fire-roasted Anaheim peppers and diced avocadoes. Pair it with tortilla chips or saltines and wash it all down with a cold one. Specialty cocktails, beer and wine served daily. Times and offerings vary by location.
A photo of Monarch @ Hotel Zaza restaurant
4.5
Awesome(908)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • W. University / Med Center
Booked 10 times today
Like everything at Hotel ZaZa, the dining room and nightlife space are designed to entice your every sense. Hotel Zaza dares you to lose yourself in the intoxicating aromas, layered flavors and unexpected touches of the “see and be scene” Monarch Restaurant & Lounge. So come, play, revel, and experience dining and entertainment in the Houston area that’s a world apart.
A photo of Goode Co. Armadillo Palace restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(235)
Price: Moderate
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 7 times today
Our Armadillo Palace brings the best of Texas together with one dance hall, two bars, three stages and a state-of-the-art kitchen serving indoors and out. It's our tribute to the city that's been so good to us for generations - and a celebration of all that makes our buttons-pop-proud to be Texan.Since crossing the big pond too long ago to count, the Goode family has dedicated itself to sharing the culinary convergence of our flavorful past: the salt of the Gulf, the soul of the South, the spice of the border and that sweet smoke of Texas. From spit-roasted chicken to grilled redfish on the half shell, our dishes are steeped in tradition - and just as much flavor. Whiskey-forward and born from lore, our Orange Blossom Bar takes its cue from our longtime friend and local music legend, Leon "Pappy" Selph. Pappy was known for his love of smooth whiskey and the stories that flow when a few drinks and good company come together.

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  • Maria
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The atmosphere is great and the food was fantastic. We made a reservation and were seated ASAP.
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    Downtown AquariumPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
    4.6
  • Angelica
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Lucille’s is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. We got to treat my uncle to a Father’s Day dinner yesterday and it was amazing. The service was wonderful and the atmosphere was a vibe. Will be back!
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    Lucille'sPrice: Expensive• Southern• Museum District
    4.4
  • JessicaVIP
    Houston •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    This is a fun new addition to 19th St. Great flavors and cool cocktails. Very lively and exceptionally noisy. Fantastic service from Peaches!
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    Agnes and ShermanPrice: Expensive• Asian• Heights / Washington
    4.7
  • LeeVIP
    Greater Boston •100 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 6, 2025
    Delicious from start to finish. Our server was excellent.
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    Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - HeightsPrice: Expensive• Tex-Mex• Heights / Washington
    4.8
  • Tiffney
    Houston •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 20, 2025
    I wish I remembered the waitress name but she was great! It was a good ambiance and we were able to carry a conversation around lunch time on a weekday. It is inside the Laura Hotel. We had the lunch special which was an appetizer, main and a dessert. The Brussels sprouts > wings > mac and cheese, but all were solid. The main course we both got the braised rib over collard and sweet potato mash. My sister thought the mash too closely resembled baby food in appearance and texture. However she enjoyed the collards and rib. I thought the collards were undercooked but the mash was ok to me and the rib was good. The dessert was very small, which I didn’t mind too much because I’m always looking for just the taste of dessert and not necessarily the calories that go along with it. Overall, it was a solid experience.
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    Hull & Oak Southern KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Downtown
    3.6
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