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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Galleria / Uptown

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1. JOEY Uptown
4.7
Exceptional(373)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westside
Booked 96 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. Brasserie 19
4.8
Exceptional(2765)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • River Oaks
Booked 23 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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3. Bari Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(635)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 39 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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4. Drake's Hollywood - Houston
4.5
Awesome(338)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 72 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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5. MAD
4.6
Exceptional(2568)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • River Oaks
Booked 22 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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6. North Italia – BLVD
4.7
Exceptional(4215)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 46 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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7. CIEL
3.7
Very Good(606)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 16 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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8. Grotto - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(2345)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 13 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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9. Flora
4.8
Exceptional(1009)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 31 times today
While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.
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10. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston
4.8
Exceptional(561)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montrose
Booked 50 times today
Located in a former auto shop in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood near The Menil Collection and Museum District, Clark’s Houston is the third and largest location of our popular neighborhood oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Opened in Fall 2023, Clark’s features freshly shucked oysters, crudo, lobster roll, daily fish specials, caviar and blini, bowls of chowder and cioppino as well as a much-loved burger and shoestring fries.The restaurant specializes in martinis and signature cocktails as well as an extensive Champagne and wine list. The design is light, bright, and airy with nautically-themed touches including a centerpiece fish tank, teak wood furniture, bright white walls, and blue and turquoise tones.In addition to a marble-topped oyster bar and dining room, there’s a large, covered patio for prime people watching and oyster slurping. Clark’s Houston also offers a semi-private dining room for special occasions and events.

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  • Tashia
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Natalia was amazing. A Must when in Houston!!!
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    Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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    4.5
  • Scott
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a wonderful dinner for our anniversary! Will return soon!1
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    Bari RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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    4.8
  • DanVIP
    Houston •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 24, 2025
    This was our second trip to MAD. The food is consistently good. The pasta/rice related entries are very tasty but huge...so for most people they are easily big enough to share. In contrast the starters are tapas size...so individual sized but very tasty. The service was attentive both times. It is quieter than many restaurants of its class, especially if you dine before 8:00 p.m. Maybe that is because the Spanish eat very late so it just doesn't get crowded until later. Either way...we had reservations for 6:30 and beat the crowd and the noise.
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    MADPrice: Expensive• Spanish• River Oaks
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    4.6
  • melvinVIP
    Houston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 23, 2025
    Had dinner with a 91 year old at her suggestion and the experience was delightful in that the sound level allowed for conversation and great stories and remembrances. Food was excellent but took a back seat to the joy of the experience!
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    Brasserie 19Price: Very Expensive• French• River Oaks
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    4.8
  • JohnVIP
    Houston •239 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 23, 2025
    The restaurant is absolutely beautiful—spacious, thoughtfully designed, and much larger than I anticipated. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between elegant and welcoming. Service was excellent; our waiter, Ben, was professional, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was also very good, with well-executed flavors and quality ingredients. Overall, a great experience and one I’d be happy to repeat.
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    JOEY UptownPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
    •
    4.7

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