Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Houston

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Potente

4.9

4.9 (2023)

$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 4 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

Experience

High Heels & Happy Hour - Ladie's Night

Ume Sushi Heights

4.9

4.9 (391)

$50 and over

Sushi

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

Join us every day from 4:30 - 6:00 for an elevated Happy Hour experience. Indulge in our carefully curated selection of appetizer, sushi, signature rolls, and robata specialties.
Pair them with our handcrafted cocktails, premium sake, fine wine, and refreshing beers. The perfect way to unwind daily!

** For any large parties of 5 or more, please contact us directly at (832) 767-5872 for availability**

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Dick

Dined on May 31, 2025

First visit and was very pleased - food was great and staff very friendly.

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Experience

20% OFF Sake & Wine Bottles

CASE Chocolates

4.9

4.9 (129)

$50 and over

Dessert

Southeast Houston

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

CourtneyVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

This was my third time experiencing CASE. It is amazing every time. Love, love, love this place!

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Experience

Chocolate & Cocktails Tasting Experience

Sorrento Ristorante Italiano

4.8

4.8 (3420)

$31 to $50

Italian

Montrose

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the Montrose area, this quaint, award-winning restaurant serves up modern, creative, and classic Italian cuisine. As you enter the front door, you are warmly greeted by a rounded bar with a beautiful piano. The dark, romantic ambiance continues into a spacious main dining area where you are seated at a candlelit table in view of an exquisite Sorrento mural as well as Picasso and Chagall paintings. Sorrento Ristorante has become a favorite Houston Italian restaurant of locals and out-of-towners looking for the perfect Italian dining experience in Houston. Additionally, our private dining options are outstanding both for dinner parties and luncheons. Sorrento is here to provide you with the finest cuisine with the best service in Houston. Sorrento has been voted as one of Houston’s finest Italian Restaurants and also Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America.

Top review

JackVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding as usual but we do prefer Mark at the piano.

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.

Top review

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

Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina

4.7

4.7 (141)

$30 and under

Contemporary Mexican

Midtown

About the restaurant

Authentic Modern Mexican Restaurant & Craft Cocktails.

Top review

DaleVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Enjoyed craft cocktails, flautas, pozole. Food is fresh and delicious! Struggled with our inattentive waiter….

51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktails

4.6

4.6 (1324)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

51fifteen Cuisine and Cocktails, located in Houston's Galleria area is a top-notch dining destination with an upscale atmosphere. The menu features a diverse range of global cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including seafood, steaks, salads, and vegetarian options. The bar offers an impressive selection of classic and modern cocktails, wines, and beers. With its prime location, 51fifteen is an ideal place to take a break from shopping or enjoy a night out with friends. Overall, it's the perfect spot for a special occasion or a romantic dinner.

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lauren

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Loved the food, and service. The music was a little too loud to hear each other talk at the table, but overall a decent experience.

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Experience

EXPERIENCE MICHAELANGELO

4.6

4.6 (38)

$50 and over

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Immerse yourself in the captivating ambiance at Segreto. Surrender to the enchantment as the space unveils itself with mesmerizing live entertainment, complemented by a culinary adventure. Delight in a diverse selection of exquisite sashimi and indulgent caviar, perfectly paired with meticulously crafted cocktails. Allow yourself to indulge in the unforgettable experience that awaits you here, at Segreto.

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ErdemVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Band playing tonight was on point. Guy on sax and drums were both killing it. Would recommend if you love live music and want a vibe of a night

MF Lobster & Ceviche

4.5

4.5 (205)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Montrose

About the restaurant

In Autry Park, MF Lobster & Ceviche is Houston's only completely round restaurant. The menu features fresh lobster, delivered daily from Maine, and a variety of seasonal ceviches. Menu options include lobster ravioli with handmade pasta, lobster tacos with mango salsa and avocado aioli, and lobster bao with brown butter and chive, just to name a few. Ceviche dishes will vary from season to season and feature lobster, halibut, scallop, shrimp and swordfish.

MF Lobster & Ceviche has 2 dog-friendly patios overlooking Autry Park green spaces. We welcome walk-ins and do accept reservations. We do have an online waitlist available.

Top review

HeatherVIP

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Everything we had was amazing and the customer service first rate! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

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Lost & Found- Midtown

3.9

3.9 (89)