Best Restaurants for Foodies in Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Houston

Neighborhoods

BellaireDowntownGalleria / UptownHeights / WashingtonMontroseMuseum District

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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Wheelchair access

23 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Le Jardinier - Houston restaurant

1. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.9

Exceptional(242)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 13 times today

Le Jardinier is a foodie's paradise, offering a unique French culinary experience by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Reviews rave about its 'artfully crafted dishes' that are 'delicious with unique taste', complemented by an ambiance that's 'beautiful, classy, and reminiscent of some places in New York'. The 'fresh ingredients, creative menu, and sophisticated dishes' make it a 'real treat' that is 'worth the experience'.

2. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2726)

$$$$Price: Moderate

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

Booked 34 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

3. Doko

4.8

Exceptional(65)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Montrose

Booked 37 times today

A Japanese-centric approach to food: blending the core flavors and ingredients of various cuisines with Japanese culinary techniques, presentation, and sensibilities. This fusion could manifest in several ways, including ingredient selection, preparation methods, and aesthetic considerations.

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4. Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.7

Exceptional(834)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 24 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.

5. Turner's Cut

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montrose

Booked 13 times today

Turner’s Cut is Houston’s newest playground for the elite, mixing the sophistication and luxury of the Gilded Age, the indulgence and free-flowing excess of the Golden Era, spiced with the risqué, exclusive, and clandestine aura of prohibition. Featuring the most exquisite and rare cuts of meat from America and Japan, white-glove service, daily live bandstand music, and antique design elements, Turner’s Cut is the most opulent dining experience in the city of Houston.

6. Uchi Houston

4.9

Exceptional(4557)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Montrose

Booked 62 times today

Bringing its hallmark level of quality and service to an urban location, Uchi Houston made its debut in 2012 in the former historic Felix space on Westheimer. Melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe, the menu features items culled from both Uchi and Uchiko in Austin, along with signature seasonal items created by our Chef team. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

7. Lucille's

4.4

Awesome(2491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Museum District

Booked 76 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.

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8. Mia Bella Trattoria - Greenway Plaza

4.9

Exceptional(1083)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 16 times today

Mia Bella Trattoria – which translates as “My Beautiful” Trattoria, is a delightful combination of Italian tradition and regional American twists. With multiple locations, the dining destinations are fun, intimate and moderately priced just like the traditional Trattorias where Italian families gathered for wine and delicious food. In a tradition of his own making, Owner/Chef Youssef Nafaa has created an exciting menu of familiar foods pushed to a new level with daring preparations and imaginative ingredients. Wine lovers will find a pleasingly extensive list of evenly priced wines while those seeking cocktails will find the same combination of classic recipes and creative mixings which set the menus apart.

9. Willie G's

4.6

Exceptional(3910)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 62 times today

Located in the heart of Uptown Houston and next to The Post Oak Hotel, Willie G’s Seafood offers a dining experience that features innovative and fresh menu items inspired by a passion for fresh gulf coast seafood and focusing on local, seasonal offerings.

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10. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Heights

4.8

Exceptional(390)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tex-Mex • Heights / Washington

Booked 60 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.

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Trang
Orlando / Central Florida East •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a very good time here for celebrate birthday. The service was outstanding,food delicious and ambiance was fantastic. It was best time ever for us
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Turner's CutPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Montrose
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4.8
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HienVIP
Houston •95 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Doko was absolutely lovely! We love the decor, the location, the staff and of course the food! Alyssa, our server was super friendly and sweet! We had such an amazing time there! Will definitely be back.
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DokoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Montrose
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4.8
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MarvaVIP
Houston •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a great experience celebrating a friends birthday. Our server, Michael, was the best. He was very attentive, and he made perfect recommendations. We will definitely be back to try some of the other menu items.
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Ruggles Black -West AlabamaPrice: Expensive• American• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.7
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Ray DVIP
San Antonio •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Across the board, this restaurant shines. Would love to see more restaurants like this, however I doubt this is possible.
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Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
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4.9
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JenniferVIP
Houston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Always a gem. Went for lunch this time, and it was the perfect central location to meet. Delicious food (check out the lunch special), impeccable service and quiet enough that we could actually chat over a business lunch!
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EunicePrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.7

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