Best Lunch Restaurants in Rice Village

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1. Just Lunch

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Montrose

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2. Hudson House - Rice Village

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4.6

Exceptional(28)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Southeast Houston

Booked 67 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.

3. Coppa Osteria

4.7

Exceptional(670)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village

Booked 64 times today

Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.

4. Cafe Rabelais

4.8

Exceptional(1055)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Rice Village

Booked 17 times today

Houston’s Café Rabelais serves sumptuous French cuisine in its classic, European-inspired eatery. Fantastic starter options include the mouth-watering smoked salmon plate, the white bean and vegetable soup, as well as a variety of decadent cheese plates. Café Rabelais’s specialty dinner entrées include the seared duck breast with Szechuan demi-glace, the seared snapper in rich beurre blanc, the vegetarian orzo pasta with purple cauliflower and feta cheese and the red wine marinated ribeye with eggplant. Top off your Café Rabelais French feast with an unforgettable dessert, like the mixed nut and chocolate silk pie “fondant au chocolate sur croute de noix” or the fruity “sorbet du jour” and wash it down with a fresh, hot espresso.

5. Hamsa

4.7

Exceptional(213)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Rice Village

Booked 42 times today

Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.

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6. Helen Greek Food and Wine

4.6

Exceptional(635)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Greek • Rice Village

Located in the heart of Rice Village, Helen is a revolutionary new Greek restaurant in Houston. Regional and modern Greek cuisine while featuring an entirely Greek wine list, Texas/Greek craft beers

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7. FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

4.1

Excellent(263)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• International • Rice Village

Located in Rice Village, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge skillfully blends a restaurant and modern lounge into one elevated dining experience. Suitable for business professionals and dining connoisseurs, the space features a low-lit ambiance, a perfect mood-setter for date night.An ode to Houston’s diverse population, FRNDS (pronounced friends), serves as an opulent and ultra-chic setting, perfect for private events or social gatherings. With tantalizing sharable plates crafted by Houston’s very own, Chef Suave Johnson, FRNDS offers a phenomenal menu, certain to wow our guests.Cocktail aficionados can expect a crafted cocktail menu, that features classic cocktails with an amorous and unique spin.Ultimately, FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge aims to redefine the modern dining experience complete with remarkable food, world-class service, and the perfect ambiance. We look forward to providing a space where you can make long-lasting memories with FRNDS!We are 21+ establishment at all times

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8. Cyclone Anaya's - Rice Village

4.6

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Rice Village

Booked 8 times today

We are Houston’s Original Tex-Mex Familia since 1966! Cyclone Anaya’s has been Houston’s favorite destination for the best margaritas in town for over 50 years. With our scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, our tender and flavorful fajitas, and many more Tex-Mex delights, we've helped to define and perfect this world-famous regional cuisine. Join us today at one of six Houston-area Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen locations in the Heights, Midtown, Rice Village, CityCentre, Woodway, and the Woodlands. No matter where you’re from, we’ll treat you like family!

9. Salento Bistrot

4.5

Awesome(26)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Rice Village

Booked 3 times today

Salento Bistrot, a unique fusion of European elegance and Latin vibrancy. Located in the heart of Rice Village, surrounded by prosperous neighborhoods like Southampton, Southgate, West University and Braeswood as well as Rice University and The Medical Center, our restaurant brings together the best of both worlds, offering a delightful culinary journey through diverse flavors and traditions. Our menu features crafted dishes that blend the rich, timeless tastes of Southern Europe with the bold, vibrant spices of Latin America. Whether you're indulging in a leisurely lunch, a romantic dinner, or a festive gathering with friends, Salento Bistrot promises an unforgettable dining experience. Join us and savor the harmonious blend of cultures, where every bite tells a story.

10. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4864)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 30 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

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Gail
Houston •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had the Yalla Yalla Experience. Wow! Everything was sensational. Service was superb. The wine, Red Blend, Bekka Valley, was smooth and delicious. All 4 of us had an exceptional experience!
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HamsaPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Rice Village
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4.7
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PeterVIP
Houston •55 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Authentic French bistro with good food, nice wine selection and excellent service. Highly recommended
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Cafe RabelaisPrice: Expensive• French• Rice Village
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4.8
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MiHyunVIP
Houston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My friends and I enjoyed wonderful time with great food. I have good experiences every time I visit.
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Coppa OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Jennifer
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I never write reviews, but this visit deserves one! Everyone in our party agreed that the food was delicious, the ambiance was lovely, and our waiter, Michael, was the best we’ve ever had! He was very knowledgeable and helped us order the perfect meal without being pushy. He was quick to anticipate our needs, and very friendly. We just loved him. He is really great at his job! The owner came by to check on us and the hostesses also provided great service and were quick to accommodate our needs. Really one of the best experiences we’ve had and we eat out a lot! All of us can’t wait to go back next weekend!
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Hudson House - Rice VillagePrice: Moderate• American• Southeast Houston
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4.6

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