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1. Succulent Fine Dining
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4.2
Awesome(60)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Montrose
Booked 48 times today
Succulent Fine Dining brings Napa Valley’s warm elegance to the River Oaks/Montrose area, blending seasonal West Coast flavors with Texas roots. Restaurateur Shawn Virene (a’Bouzy) and Executive Chef David Buckley present bold, ingredient-driven dishes like XO Deviled Eggs with caviar, Carrot Gnocchi, and Seared Scallops. The spacious main dining room offers a refined yet approachable atmosphere, while the immersive Chef’s Table overlooks the open kitchen. Guests can also enjoy a lush herb garden patio, a bar & lounge, a rooftop with outdoor seating, and vintage greenhouses for private dining. Located at 1180 Dunlavy with valet and garage parking. Offering brunch, lunch, dinner, and social hour. Reservations recommended.
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2. City Cellars
3.7
Very Good(128)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • East End
Booked 47 times today
Welcome to City Cellars HTX, Houston’s premier adults-only (21+) dining destination, where bold flavors meet elevated hospitality. Led by Executive Chef Antonette Williams-Wright, our chef-driven menu showcases globally inspired bistro fare, craft cocktails, and a thoughtfully curated wine selection. Located in the East River Development, our stylish space offers stunning views of Buffalo Bayou and the Houston skyline, making it perfect for date nights, weekend brunch, and unforgettable happy hours. Whether you're here for our inventive brunch classics, expertly crafted cocktails, or to discover your new favorite wine, City Cellars HTX delivers a one-of-a-kind experience. Book your table today and see why we’re a must-visit spot for Houston food lovers! Please note we are a 21+ establishment.
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3. Downtown Aquarium
4.6
Exceptional(3112)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
The Aquarium Restaurant offers guests an exciting and unique dining experience in an extraordinary setting. Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of giant groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting.
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4. Trattoria Sofia
4.7
Exceptional(1723)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Heights / Washington
Booked 48 times today
Located at 911 West 11th St. in Houston, Trattoria Sofia is a Berg Hospitality Group concept that serves authentic, rustic Italian food in an intimate, romantic setting. With a focus on seasonal items, fresh ingredients and market availability, the menu features classic dishes served with a new twist. The Heights hotspot features a charming dining room and covered & climate controlled terrace reminiscent of a secret garden, where guests feel as if they've been transported to Italy.
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5. Barbacana Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(43)
Price: Very Expensive
• Bistro • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
An upscale casual restaurant serving "Houston-Inspired" tasting menu. Located in Downtown Houston and helmed by Chef Christian Hernandez, whose career has taken him through some of the best restaurants from Houston, New York, and Mexico City. The gorgeous historic building boasts huge fifteen-foot ceilings with custom artwork from Austin-based artist Xander Rudd and local graffiti legend Daniel Anguilu.
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6. Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
4.8
Exceptional(5620)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River Oaks
Booked 57 times today
Welcome to Brenner's on the Bayou! A Houston legend for more than seven decades from the Original Brenner's Steakhouse, Brenner's offers a fine dining experience like no other. From prime steaks, fresh seafood and decadent desserts to an eclectic wine list and stunning backdrops, Brenner's continues its tradition of generous hospitality to guests. Brenner's on the Bayou is situated on a picturesque retreat along Houston's Buffalo Bayou.
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7. Sol7 - Thompson Hotel
4.2
Awesome(100)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southeast Houston
Booked 14 times today
Sol 7 offers a vibrant poolside retreat where global flavors meet contemporary dining in an upscale yet relaxed setting. Whether you're looking to enjoy a leisurely brunch, a refreshing lunch, or a chic dinner, this airy spot is perfect for both locals and visitors alike. With stunning views of the Houston skyline and surrounded by lush greenery, Sol 7 provides a lively atmosphere with a retro touch. The menu celebrates the rich cultural and culinary diversity of Houston, complemented by an impressive beverage selection, including creative cocktails, wines, and craft beers. Come for the sunshine, stay for the city lights, and indulge in the array of dishes and drinks that Sol 7 has to offer.
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8. Strato 550
4.6
Exceptional(89)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Welcome to Strato 550, Houston's most elevated lunch experience!Set 43 stories above the downtown skyline, Strato 550 is your new power lunch destination, serving Mediterranean-inspired food, superb wines, classic cocktails and stellar views. Strato 550’s lounge is also open in the evenings as a comfortable place to unwind and avoid the traffic rush while enjoying an after-work drink and appetizers.
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9. Turner's
4.9
Exceptional(766)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 7 times today
Turner’s is an exclusive dining & social establishment with old-world charm & first-class service offering a blend of timeless American and continental dishes by award-winning Chef Robert Del Grande. A concept from Berg Hospitality Group and restaurateur Benjamin Berg, the handsome, refined space includes a baby grand piano where artists give an intimate nightly performance. For reservations and cancellations, please note: Reservations are exclusively for full dining service. We offer a 15-minute grace period for late arrivals. There is a cancellation fee of $75 per person if canceled in less than 48 hours of your reservation.For dress code, please note: Our dining room dress code for gentlemen is a long-sleeved button-up with jackets, slacks and dress shoes. The dining room dress code for ladies is dress to impress – business dressy to cocktail attire. For both men and women, jeans, shorts, tennis shoes and flip flops are not permitted in the dining room.
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10. Ivy Bar & Bistro
4.5
Awesome(5)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
IVY is a hidden gem in the heart of Houston. An Intimate rooftop experience with dining and craft cocktails.

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  • Rocio
    Houston •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Very nice. The food was excellent and the wait staff was attentive.
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    Downtown AquariumPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Monica
    Corpus Christi / McAllen •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    From the minute we walked in the hostess treated us with such kindness. The establishment is beautiful and we sat outside in the patio. There are misters and fans and the music selection was fire!! Bottomless mimosa with all the different flavors was amazing!! Our waiter( Steven) was such a gem & ohhhh my goodness the food!!! The food was so yummy! We tried the fried mac & cheese balls (10/10) we had the short rib omelette (10/10) and a slice of French toast (10/10) If you haven’t been to this place, it’s a definite must try !!!
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    City CellarsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• East End
    •
    3.7
  • KurtVIP
    Houston •53 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Amazing dinner experience! We chose the Chef's Table set menu with paired wines and everything was fabulous! The food is beautifully presented and the flavors were sometimes surprising and original, but really delicious. We loved everything. The wines that were served with the meals were also well chosen and totally to our taste (the Portuguese espumante was phenomenal, we loved the nice Spanish Txakolina, dry Riesling, Barolo etc.). Not your classic big wines, but young natural wine producers' wine. We would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be back! Better prize/quality than some other restaurants in Houston that offer Chef's Table or set menu with wine pairings and they don't mind refilling your glass either! ;-)
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    Barbacana RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Bistro• Downtown
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    4.7
  • EricaVIP
    Houston •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    A serene experience with delicious food. Enjoyed brunch very much!
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    Succulent Fine DiningPrice: Expensive• Californian• Montrose
    •
    4.2
  • Ernest
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 19, 2025
    Great service. Great happy drinks and bites. HH only in bar and patio area.
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    Trattoria SofiaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Heights / Washington
    •
    4.7

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