Best Lunch Restaurants in Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

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1. Just Lunch

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Montrose

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2. Confessions

4.2

Awesome(117)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Greenway / Upper Kirby Area

Booked 125 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."

3. Kiran's

4.8

Exceptional(2865)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Indian • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 45 times today

James Beard semi-finalist for Best Chef Texas and Top Chef Season 19 judge Kiran Verma, considered the ‘godmother of Indian fine dining,’ has created world-class north Indian cuisine at her eponymous restaurant. Come and enjoy good food and great service in a fabulous environment.Signature dishes include rack of lamb with aloo methi, Chilean sea bass with mango chutney, chicken tikka masala and a vegetarian thali. Specialty cocktails range from the Jahangir Lassi (house-infused pineapple rum, passion fruit, mango lassi, pistachio) to a Chai Old Fashioned to a Cardamom Basil Gin & Tonic.The restaurant serves Afternoon Tea every Friday, Saturday and Sunday - a four-course Indian and English tea experience. Chef Kiran has created her own chai blend.

A photo of Arnaldo Richards' Picos restaurant

4. Arnaldo Richards' Picos

4.6

Exceptional(1322)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Regional Mexican • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 33 times today

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a warm, lively atmosphere that will transport you to the finest restaurants in Mexico. Since its inception in 1984, Arnaldo Richards' Picos has been recognized as one of Houston's premier award-winning Mexican restaurants. Executive Chef/Owner Arnaldo Richards skillfully blends his contemporary culinary concepts with traditional Mexican cooking techniques, while remaining faithful to the deeply rooted and authentic flavors of the seven regions of Mexican cuisine. Picos is the perfect place for friends, family, business associates and private parties to enjoy a remarkable dining experience and extraordinary drinks. Takeout & Catering are also available.

A photo of Hearsay at Levy Park restaurant

5. Hearsay at Levy Park

4.2

Awesome(100)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 15 times today

Levy Park is a vibrant urban space in the heart of the Upper Kirby District of Houston. Hearsay at Levy Park offers more than just exquisite cuisine; it provides a unique experience. Imagine a chic antique atmosphere blending exclusive historic architectural elements with a stylish modern edge. Surrounded by the serene beauty of nature, our establishment is a haven for culinary delights and leisurely strolls. Plus, we have a pet-friendly patio, so your furry friends are welcome too.

A photo of Goode Co. Seafood - Westpark restaurant

6. Goode Co. Seafood - Westpark

4.7

Exceptional(928)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 55 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 Capone's Oven & Bar restaurant

7. Capone's Oven & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(153)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Capone’s Oven & Bar is located at 2303 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 and our phone number is (832)767-1794. We are a 1920’s style bar and oven offering the finest in gourmet pizzas, salads, and appetizers all prepared right in front of your eyes and cooked to perfection in our state of the art brick oven. A few of Capone’s specialities are the Capone’s pizza made with arugula, procuitto and topped with truffle oil, or The Godfather pizza made with pepperoni, Italian sausage and jalapeños. Food is served Wednesday through Saturday until 1:45 am and Sunday through Tuesday until 11:45 for your convenience and go beautifully with Capone’s wine list or wide selection of bourbons and single-malt scotch. Also, we feature LIVE MUSIC Wednesday – Saturday evenings, cover charges do not apply. Please see our calendar of events page to get the latest information for our live music line up.

8. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2723)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 40 times today

Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails

9. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4860)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 44 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.

A photo of The Federal Grill - Shepherd restaurant

10. The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.9

Exceptional(2525)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Heights / Washington

Booked 24 times today

Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Where precision cooking meets quality ingredients in a tribute to classic American cuisine. Dining experiences are complemented by an exceptional whiskey and cocktail list—the essence of the Federal Experience. This location also will serve lunch, happy hour, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch.

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angelina
Houston •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Ran out of lamb chops and did not have a good wine selection. Other than that the service was good. I wind up ordering salmon and brocollini which was delicious.
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ConfessionsPrice: Moderate• American• Greenway / Upper Kirby Area
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4.2
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Michael
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 5, 2025
This was a wonderful dinner to celebrate as a couple. We are vegan and yet we had many wonderful options. The food and service were exceptional. We'll definitely return next time we're in town.
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Kiran'sPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.8
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JuliaVIP
Houston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
Hi! We had a great birthday dinner and evening, as usual, at Picos!
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Arnaldo Richards' PicosPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.6
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andreveon
Alabama •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
Amazing experience. This location did not have the same Memorial Day specials the other locations offered however.
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Hearsay at Levy ParkPrice: Expensive• American• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.2

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