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Steak 48 - Houston
Price: Moderate•Steakhouse•4.9(10,731)River Oaks - 2
Rumi's Kitchen - Houston
Price: Expensive•Persian•4.8(1,119)Galleria / Uptown - 3
Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.3(522)Montrose - 4
JOEY Uptown
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(412)Westside - 5
Guard and Grace - Houston
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,087)Downtown
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Confessions
Price: Moderate•American•4.3(174)Greenway / Upper Kirby Area - 2
Drake's Hollywood - Houston
Price: Very Expensive•American•4.5(367)Montrose - 3
Little's Oyster Bar
Price: Very Expensive•Seafood•4.8(36)Montrose - 4
BCN Taste & Tradition
Price: Very Expensive•Spanish•4.9(2,065)Montrose - 5
Rockhouse Southern Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Creole / Cajun / Southern•4.2(416)Mid West
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MAD
Price: Expensive•Spanish•4.5(2,578)River Oaks - 2
Eunice
Price: Moderate•Creole / Cajun / Southern•4.7(2,750)Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor - 3
a'Bouzy
Price: Moderate•Contemporary French / American•4.7(2,841)River Oaks - 4
Flora
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(1,028)Montrose - 5
Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.8(5,633)River Oaks
Award winning restaurants in Houston
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Soto - Houston
Price: Very Expensive•Sushi•4.9(618)Soto offers sushi dressed to taste giving you a unique experience you won't forget. Chef Andy and team curated an award winning menu that also features two different Omakase'. Our bar carries an extensive Japanese whiskey and sake menu guaranteed to have something you will love. Stop in today for an upscale Japanese dining experience!Joyce's Seafood & Steaks
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.9(490)Joyce’s Seafood & Steaks is a neighborhood bistro experience in Houston that has become a favorite with locals ever since opening the doors in 1997. Known for the freshest Gulf seafood and mouthwatering steaks, Joyce’s Seafood & Steaks has been given kudos and awards galore, including from Houston Press, Texas Monthly, Saveur Magazine and the Houston Chronicle.
House specialties at Joyce’s Seafood & Steaks include lobster and shrimp enchiladas, seafood gumbo, fresh fish, and Texas Gulf oysters . For something other than seafood try the filet mignon. Just be sure to save some room for dessert because the white chocolate bread pudding with pecans and bourbon sauce is to die for.
Rudy & Paco Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive•Seafood•5(4,114)Paco is the definition of the "All American Dream", awarded the 2019 "Faces of Diversity Award" by the National Restaurant Association. This prestigious award honors those who have achieved success through perservance and determination embodying the American Dream.
Rudy & Paco's offer the freshest seafood and steaks with a Central American flare. Come experience fine dining at its best with Paco and his staff.
We are honored to have the opportunity and privilege to serve you and your family.
~ Paco Vargas and Family
Lunch - Street parking is available, pay at parking meter or by App
Dinner - Street parking is free after 6 pm.
Dress code is strictly enforced for Dinner.
No shorts for men, women (including rompers) and children. Men must have a collared shirt (no t-shirts) and no hats.
Dress code for Lunch is casual with shorts acceptable but no hats.Handies Douzo - Heights
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.9(124)Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar in the trendy Houston Heights neighborhood opened in 2019. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee present their first brick and mortar restaurant.
The Cafe at Brookwood
Price: Moderate•American•4.9(570)Bring the family and friends and come enjoy the spectacular garden views, complimented with exceptional cuisine created by our Chef Pablo and his team. We truly believe that our food, service, and ambiance can compete with any restaurant. Please dine with us…we think you will want to come again and bring your friends.CASE Chocolates
Price: Very Expensive•Dessert•4.9(135)CASE Chocolates is the world's first chocolate and cocktail speakeasy. Our tasting experiences take you through fine and unique cacaos combined with high-end spirits and cocktails. Our space is meant to spark delight and joy, and we can't wait to welcome you in soon!
Our promise is a one-of-a-kind journey through chocolates in an unforgettable atmosphere.
Please arrive on time for the best experience. Plan ahead as parking is limited to a small lot and street parking. You must enter through Sampson St., Suite E. No-shows and cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of $74 per person.
Each tasting comes with 3 cocktail and chocolate pairings. Tastings start at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays and are approximately 90 minutes per tasting.
Cyclone Anaya's - The Woodlands
Price: Moderate•Tex-Mex•4.8(205)
We are Houston’s Original Tex-Mex Familia since 1966! Cyclone Anaya’s has been Houston’s favorite destination for the best margaritas in town for over 50 years. With our scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, our tender and flavorful fajitas, and many more Tex-Mex delights, we've helped to define and perfect this world-famous regional cuisine. Join us today at one of six Houston-area Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen locations in the Heights, Midtown, Rice Village, CityCentre, Woodway, and the Woodlands. No matter where you’re from, we’ll treat you like family!March
Price: Very Expensive•Mediterranean•4.9(114)In the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, MARCH is an intimate Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Felipe Riccio. Serving both 6 and 9 course tasting menus, we study the gastronomy, history, and cultures of the region to answer the question:
“What is Mediterranean cuisine?”
After many years of personal and professional exploration of the Mediterranean, Felipe has brought this spirit of exploration back to his hometown.
The word ‘MARCH’ signifies an area of land on the border between two territories; a frontier between realms. The menu is the team’s love letter to the Mediterranean where we will explore the unique, layered evolution of its many connected cuisines, with beverage pairings/selections artfully curated by partner and Master Sommelier, June Rodil.
Chef de Cuisine: Chris Davies
Executive Pastry Chef: Micaela Victoria
General Manager: Gabriel Fontenier
Wine Director: Anthony Salazar
Goodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil
Bistro Le Cep
Price: Moderate•French•4.8(1,044)Opened in 2001, Bistro Le Cep features French home cooking at its finest that can be best described as deeply flavored, elegant, yet straightforward. Combining traditional fine dining with a modern perspective, Bistro Le Cep will impress you and your guests with mouth-watering specialties inspired by authentic age old country recipes. We feature a well stocked bar and our extensive wine list includes an exceptional selection of grand vintages, as well as coveted wines from small producers.COPA Sips & Latin Tapas
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(42)Discover a unique fusion of Latin American cuisine, featuring dishes inspired by Chile, Spain, and a hint of modern Mexican flavors. Perfect for date night or group gatherings, our restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere in Vintage Park Plaza, complete with large outdoor patio seating near a charming fountain. Enjoy live music Thursday through Saturday while savoring our small plates that put a modern twist on traditional favorites. Inside, our spacious booths and tables are ideal for 4 or more guests, making it the perfect spot for family and friends. Don’t forget to try our signature cocktails, crafted with unique liquors from Central and South America, and indulge in our refreshing Peruvian ceviche. Reserve your table now on OpenTable and experience an unforgettable dining experience.
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- SshayHouston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoWe had an amazing time and an amazing meal! The food was great and the service was even better. Our server, Arif, was very helpful and polite. He even got us free dessert for my birthday!More infoRumi's Kitchen - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Persian• Galleria / Uptown•4.8
- CCaitlynHouston •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoHudson House was such a wonderful experience. The food was delicious and full of flavor, and everything was beautifully presented. Our waitress Toni made the evening even more special with her friendly and knowledgeable service. She really made us feel comfortable and welcomed throughout our meal. We can’t wait to come back and enjoy it all again!More infoHudson House - River OaksPrice: Moderate• American• River Oaks•4.7
- KKailyn CheriSan Antonio •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWonderful seating options, luckily we were able to attend their tequila event and it was super exciting !More infoMexican Sugar Montrose - Regent SquarePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Montrose•4.3
- JJasonVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food, great service, fantastic wine list and our waitress Tina was awesomeMore infoMastro's Steakhouse - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Galleria / Uptown•4.9
- VValerieVIPLos Angeles •8 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoOur waitress Megan was very helpful and very pleasant. The whole experience was really nice and my husband enjoyed this meal on his 70th birthday.More infoSteak 48 - HoustonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• River Oaks•4.9
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Houston is Tins
The best vegan restaurants in Houston are Musaafer, Rumi's Kitchen - Houston and ChopnBlok
The best vegetarian restaurants in Houston are Musaafer, Rumi's Kitchen - Houston and ChopnBlok
The restaurants with the best service in Houston are COPA Sips & Latin Tapas, d'Vine Wine Bar & Bistro and Tins
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Houston are Tins, Aston Malone's Tea and Party Room and Bayou & Bottle
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