Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Houston

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Potente

4.9

4.9 (2024)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

Potente is where elegance meets energy in the heart of downtown Houston. Whether you're here for a celebratory dinner or cocktails at the lounge, we combine luxury with a lively atmosphere. Expect rich flavors, beautifully plated dishes, and a vibe that feels indulgent.

Led by Chef Danny Trace, every dish uses the highest quality ingredients and when possible, we source locally. Our truffle pasta was featured as “One of the Best Pastas in the Country” by the Food Network.

We have also been listed as “One of the Most Romantic Restaurants in Houston” by Eater Houston, the Houstonia and Thrillist, as well as one of the “Best Date Night Spots” by the Houston Chronicle and "One of the Most Romantic Bars to Impress Your Date in Houston.”

Join us before or after an Astros game at our bar and lounge. We are just steps away from Daikin Park. Astros gear is permitted on game days only.

Our attire is business casual. Shorts, hats, sneakers, torn clothing and sweat pants not permitted.

Top review

KatyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great experience at Potente! Food and service were outstanding. Best Italian Fine Dining in the area.

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Experience

Secret Summer Menu

Experience

Whiskey Burn Wednesdays

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High Heels & Happy Hour - Ladie's Night

Porta'Vino

4.9

4.9 (1627)

$30 and under

Italian

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

Houstons newest BYOB Restaurant.
Casual Atmosphere, Incredible wine prices, Amazing Food

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

We had the Chef's Selection. They pick the food and wine pairings. Wonderful!

The Capital Grille - Houston

4.8

4.8 (2411)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Malcolm

Dined 2 days ago

A ‘go-to’ restaurant in Houston for special dinners. 15+ years a repeater. Great steak and seafood.

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Experience

The Generous Pour Summer Wine-Tasting Event

Arturo Boada Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (841)

$31 to $50

Italian

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

This neighborhood eatery serves up an eclectic blend of Italian, Spanish and Latin cuisine not to be missed. Try unique tapas like the camarones henesy en hamaca, mussels tomatillo, ceviche and many more. The wood burning-oven puts out authentic thin crust pizzas, with favorites such as the carnitas pizza. We offer a flavorful selection of fresh seafood and steaks. Our home made desserts are a must, from wood oven baked apple pastry to Arturo’s famous crème brulee. The hand picked wine list offers a variety of boutique and exclusive wineries. We are very happy to accommodate any of your special requests.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 3 days ago

One of the best chefs in Houston with a very good menu

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Popular dish

Snapper Al Fresco

Gauchos Do Sul - Highland Village

4.8

4.8 (458)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

The plains of Southern Brazil are filled with grazing cattle enjoying the vast pastures. These cattle are the source for the famous and centuries old Brazilian “Churrasco” barbecues. It was at these gatherings where Brazilian cowboys or “gauchos” would prepare large pieces of meat and slowly cook them over open flame pits. Our traditional gaucho chefs still follow these traditions to preserve the flavors of each cut of meat.

We feature unlimited tableside service of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. We also feature a gourmet salad bar, and various traditional side dishes to complement the meats.
You can control your service with a small green and red-sided card. The green side tells the gaucho chefs to bring out skewers of sizzling meats to the table while the red signals a stopping point. To re-start service, simply display the green side again.

Top review

Khory

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

The best Brazilian Steak house in Houston hands down

Stella's Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (119)

$31 to $50

American

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the southeast corner of the hotel, Stella’s Wine Bar is Houston’s newest and most alluring wine destination for both casual wine enthusiasts and serious oenophiles. Offering over 30 wine-producing regions through a variety of flights and close to 60 wines by the glass, Stella’s Wine Bar provides a unique journey of tastes from around the world. Guided by our unrivaled team of highly skilled yet incredibly approachable sommeliers, guests can learn and explore both the new and the familiar wines in a social convivial atmosphere with world-class wine resources to share as little or as much as you want to know. The full Cellar wine program can also be accessed within Stella’s Wine Bar, so options are near limitless.

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Leah

Dined on May 6, 2025

This place is such a hidden gem in the hotel. Half priced bottles on Monday, we had the place to ourselves it was lovely!

Turner's Cut

4.8

4.8 (240)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Montrose

About the restaurant

Turner’s Cut is Houston’s newest playground for the elite, mixing the sophistication and luxury of the Gilded Age, the indulgence and free-flowing excess of the Golden Era, spiced with the risqué, exclusive, and clandestine aura of prohibition. Featuring the most exquisite and rare cuts of meat from America and Japan, white-glove service, daily live bandstand music, and antique design elements, Turner’s Cut is the most opulent dining experience in the city of Houston.

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NatalieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Once again Turner’s Cut outdid themselves. The food is of course phenomenal but honestly for us the best part is the staff and the relationships we have built. In this day and age it is so nice to be recognized, remembered and seen by the service industry. We cannot recommend this restaurant and its staff highly enough. Betsy, Richard, Cecil, Brittany and Royston you guys are the absolute best! We will see you in about 4 weeks for the oldest boy’s 23rd bday and the youngest boy’s college send off! I might need some extra martinis! Thank you for your intentionality and service! Still our favorite steak in Houston! GO SEE THEM!

Artisans Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (2904)

$50 and over

French

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Artisans Restaurant, under the visionary leadership of owner Jacques Fox and the culinary expertise of Executive Chef Eric Cruz, delivers a unique dining experience that melds French eclectic cuisine with fine steaks and fresh seafood. The expansive menu includes French favorites such as Le Tartare de Bœuf, Les Escargots Bourguignon à la Crème d’Ail, La Poêlée de Foie Gras, Le Loup de Mer du Chili, La Longe d’Agneau Poêlée, Le Canard Confit with Sauce à l’Orange Pimentée, and La Côte de Veau. Each dish showcases artistic flair and is served in a setting of breathtaking décor. Guests at the Chef’s Table can watch as the culinary team expertly crafts these creations, making every visit a memorable event. Recognized as one of the "Best of the Best" by the Houston Chronicle, Artisans sets the standard for exquisite dining. For connoisseurs of the finer things in life, Artisans is the quintessential culinary destination.

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PhillipVIP

Dined on May 23, 2025

Classic French cuisine? This is the place. Well prepared and exquisitely presented dishes. The wines are of course mostly French and there are many higher end ones available by the glass with a Coravin. The sommelier is excellent and very personable. I highly recommend this restaurant. Bon appetit!

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Une Poêlée de Foie Gras

Bacaro Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.7

4.7 (762)

$30 and under

Italian

Westside

About the restaurant

Bacaro Kitchen Wine Bar, often referred to as a hidden gem, is a casual fine dining restaurant and wine bar with a neighborhood feel in the Memorial/Energy Corridor of Houston. We offer Classic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh Gulf Seafood along with daily specials.

We are open for dinner service from Tuesday-Thursday from 4pm to 8pm, and Friday-Saturday from 4:00-9:00pm. Lunch service on Thursday & Friday from 11am to 4pm. Reservations are required. Call 281-759-6300 to reserve a table, we look forward to serving you again very soon!

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RicardoVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service and even better meal Experience. The friendly neighborhood ambiance makes you feel welcomed and variety of appetizers and entree options are a big plus.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese

Popular dish

Italian

Popular dish

Pappardelle al Fresco

Passerella - Cypress

4.4

4.4 (358)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cypress

About the restaurant

We are an Italian restaurant in Cypress, Texas on The Boardwalk at Towne Lake. We specialize in seafood dishes, pizza, pasta, and more.

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ravin

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Food was great. Service on the slow side considering the restaurant was far from full. They seem to have changed their background music from a soft relaxing music to louder classic rock. I like classic rock but probably not the best choice for this restaurant

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