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1. JOEY Uptown
4.7
Exceptional(355)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westside
Booked 187 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.
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2. Bari Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(622)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 41 times today
BARI THE SIMPLE JOY OF ITALIANThere is a casual, effortless style found in Italy that has us falling in love over and over. It’s an elegant simplicity that is found in legendary food, cities, art, fashion, and everyday life. A spirit the world is instinctively attracted to. A nuanced approach that crosses generations and always in style. When it comes to Italian food…a balance between classic and modernity. Along comes Bari where diners experience respect for Italian food in a setting that evokes the stylish glamour of Milan and Rome. Serving classic dishes found from the mountains to the sea.
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3. North Italia – BLVD
4.7
Exceptional(4209)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 94 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.
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4. MAD
4.6
Exceptional(2561)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • River Oaks
Booked 44 times today
No passport required for a journey to MAD. An innovative experience that blends Madrid's famous nightlife and the very best of Spanish gastronomy. Creative tapas and small bites, wood fire cooked rice, fish and meats, terrific gin & tonic, craft cocktails and a wine cellar with a selection of the best the world has to offer. Using the highest quality ingredients, creativity in every corner, and a passion for surprises, are the cornerstones of MAD's philosophy....the moon is the limit.
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5. CIEL
3.7
Very Good(603)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 34 times today
CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians. Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation. NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!
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6. Azumi - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(160)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 21 times today
Azumi brings an uncompromising commitment to Japanese cuisine, with a diverse menu focusing on upscale dishes and high-end ingredients. Highlighted by an impressive sushi program, Azumi’s menu is perfectly complemented by a hot kitchen menu featuring authentic Japanese entrees.
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7. Grotto - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(2336)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 25 times today
Located in the upscale Galleria area on Westheimer, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes! Inspired by a Old Country trattoria ambiance & classic Italian cooking, enjoy signature dishes such as Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, Veal Kickerillo, Pollo Francese, housemade pastas & fish selections.
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8. Fuad's Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(83)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Fuad's Restaurant offers guests a fine dining experience. Its inviting setting is wonderful for date night with that special someone or catching up with an old friend over lunch. Fuad's Restaurant operates without a menu, allowing guests to tell the chef exactly what they want, which is then cooked to their specifications. This establishment does offer specials, such as veal chops with Italian style potatoes, Key Lime shrimp with lobster and crayfish bisque. It also has desserts like the popular flaming bananas foster. Fuad's Restaurant features a wine cellar with an extensive selection for guests to choose from and it serves classic cocktails, as well as other beverages. This establishment also hosts events throughout the year.
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9. Brasserie 19
4.9
Exceptional(2753)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • River Oaks
Booked 79 times today
Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
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10. Drake's Hollywood - Houston
4.5
Awesome(316)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 33 times today
An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

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  • GabrielaVIP
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Second time going to this restaurant. Some of our favorite items are the crab cake, truffle pizza, truffle pasta, oysters and escargot. Yumm!!!!!
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    Bari RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
    •
    4.8
  • Tanisha
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    AMAZINGGGGGG SERVICE!! Tasha was amazing and very knowledgeable and the manager Remington was very accommodating ! 10/10 would recommend !
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    JOEY UptownPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
    •
    4.7
  • Mal
    Perth •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food was excellent as usual - had the chicken/ham croquettes, the eye filet and then the award winning huevos for dessert. Ambience has changed with the new owners - live music is removed, a television is now in the bar which really spoils a beautiful bar. Used to have a great Spanish bar feel, quite dark and cosy. Now it seems to be struggling to know what it wants to be. Shame as the food is amazing, just vibe not what it used to be
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    MADPrice: Expensive• Spanish• River Oaks
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    4.6
  • Wialillian
    Virginia •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 31, 2025
    North Italia is always a great dining experience. Consistency is their middle name. Until the next time.
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    North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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    4.7
  • corey
    Houston •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on May 30, 2025
    Ordered the filet medium, could have been cooked maybe 2 minutes longer to my liking but still very good. Mashed potatoes were good. Didn’t care for the broccolini. Drinks taste like every where else but get the jobs done. I would definitely come back not a bad experience for a Thursday night.
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    CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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    3.7

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