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1. Confessions
4.2
Awesome(137)
Price: Moderate
• American • Greenway / Upper Kirby Area
Booked 118 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."
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2. Drake's Hollywood - Houston
4.5
Awesome(330)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 38 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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3. Milton's
4.8
Exceptional(245)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rice Village
Booked 33 times today
Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!
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4. Street To Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(964)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 25 times today
Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.When booking your reservation, all children—regardless of age—must be included in the head count. The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. Please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org to schedule.
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5. Hudson House - River Oaks
4.7
Exceptional(535)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 88 times today
With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."
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6. Coppa Osteria
4.7
Exceptional(677)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village
Booked 70 times today
Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.
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7. Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square
4.3
Awesome(488)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 120 times today
Mexican Sugar offers a transportive dining experience rooted in the richness of Latin culture and cuisine. The menu features fresh, authentically sourced ingredients, with every dish prepared from scratch to ensure it is fresher, lighter, and better. The bar offers beautifully handcrafted cocktails made with fresh juices and an extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals. Blending time-honored techniques with modern Pan-Latin inspiration, Mexican Sugar brings together bold flavors, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that feels like a modern sanctuary.
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8. Grace's
4.7
Exceptional(4463)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 116 times today
Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is primarily first come, first served. If you do not see the time you want available online, please call us directly. When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food.
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9. ChopnBlok
4.8
Exceptional(358)
Price: Moderate
• African • Montrose
Booked 80 times today
Created by 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef Nominee, Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk is a nationally acclaimed restaurant that carefully unveils the West African culinary experience, serving fresh proteins, vegetables, grains, and beverages that are prepared under a West African flavor profile, packaged in a local, contemporary fashion.Freshness and integrity are embedded in our culture. We selectively source our ingredients and work with partners to procure natural, high-quality meats and vegetables.At its core, ChòpnBlọk is the cultural crossroads where local communities and West African culinary traditions intersect, to deliver a convenient, hospitable food experience with exquisite taste.
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10. Uchi Houston
4.9
Exceptional(4560)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Montrose
Booked 59 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!

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