Restaurants in Houston
Houston has numerous restaurants in chic Uptown and fashionable Midtown. For a special meal, try fresh oysters at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. There is a sales tax of 8.25% added to bills and tipping of around 15% is expected. Check before leaving a tip as this may have already been included as a service charge.
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1. Sambuca - Top-end: (More than US$55-US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Located in the historic Rice Hotel in Downtown Houston, Sambuca serves hearty American food with a Mediterranean twist. Dishes include blackened ribeye and three-course specials available from Sunday to Wednesday. The nightly entertainment of foot-tapping jazz and the intimate dining areas make this more reminiscent of a supper club.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 11am-4pm & 5pm-10pm (until 11pm Thu); Fri 11am-4pm & 5pm-12am; Sat 5pm-12am; Sun 5pm-11pm
Address
909, Texas Avenue, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 224 5299
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2. La Colombe d'Or - Top-end: (More than US$55-US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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The sophisticated make their way to the award-winning La Colombe d'Or in Central Houston. The intimate low lighting, wood panelling, original art and antiques add to a very special meal. The French gourmet food comes in surprisingly generous portions, some dishes with a Texan twist. The service is discreet and excellent.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm & daily 6pm-9pm (until 10pm Fri & Sat)
Address
3410, Montrose Boulevard, Houston 77006
Telephone
+1 713 469 4750
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3. RDG Grill Room - Top-end: (More than US$55-US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThe star of the Uptown dining scene, RDG Grill Room is where the beautiful and powerful dine on seasonal specialities, prepared by an award-winning chef. Dishes include smoked salmon tartare with Serrano chillies and duck breast with grilled summer fruits. The cuisine and the impeccable service make a trip to this multi-levelled restaurant a worthwhile treat.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11.30am-2pm & 6pm-10pm; Sat 6pm-10pm; Sun 5pm-9pm
Address
1800, Post Oak Blvd, Houston 77056
Telephone
+1 713 840 1111
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4. Hugo's - Top-end
Show moreChef Hugo Ortega serves up excellent food from the Mexican interior, often with a wonderful contemporary twist. He has local sources for hard-to-get fresh ingredients, which, when available, become part of the offerings. The churros Spanish-style doughnuts are delicious, as are the margaritas, and both are a good alternative to dessert. The dining room is large and airy with comfortable furniture.
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Main courses $15-$25
Opening hours
Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 10am-9pm
Address
1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, USA
Telephone
713/524-7744
Website
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5. *17 - Top-end: (More than US$55-US$65 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreJust off Main Street in Downtown Houston, *17's smart scarlet and chocolate-brown interior complements the carefully prepared seasonal food. Chef Samuel Beier's menu includes modern American dishes with a European twist, alongside Texan favourites like rib-eye steak with Sam Houston Bourbon sauce. Service is attentive and there's an enticing domestic and international wine list.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Sat 6.30am-10.30am & 5.30pm-10.30pm; Sun 7am-11am; Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
Address
1117, Prairie Street, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 832 200 8888
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6. Baba Yega - Mid-range: (US$30-US$55 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Baba Yega in Central Houston is an old local favourite, serving burgers, sandwiches, pasta and vegetarian food. Located in a converted bungalow, it has small dining areas throughout as well as a patio (ideal for people watching) and veranda for outdoor dining overlooking a pretty garden. Mondays are steak nights and Tuesdays are pasta nights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 11am-9.30pm; Fri & Sat 11am-10.30pm; Sun 10am-9pm
Address
2607, Grant Street, Houston 77006
Telephone
+1 713 522 0042
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7. Shade - Mid-range: (US$30-US$55 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreClaire Smith's inventive cooking at Shade combines a number of styles, but with a distinctly American sensibility. Close to Memorial Park in Houston's Historic Heights, the restaurant's decor is modern and simple, with a couple of playful references to 1960s Dada. A shaded outdoor patio allows alfresco dining in summer.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Lunch/brunch Mon-Fri 11am-2.30pm, Sat & Sun 10am-3pm; Dinner Tue-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri & Sat 5pm-10.30pm; Sun & Mon 5pm-9pm
Address
250, West 19th Street, Houston 77008
Telephone
+1 713 863 7500
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8. Cyclone Anaya - Mid-range: (US$30-US$55 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Particularly popular at the weekends, Cyclone Anaya is a tasteful Tex-Mex restaurant in Midtown with a patio area. The menu is standard Tex-Mex but the portions are large and the margarita cocktails excellent. There are Happy Hour discounts on weekdays. Reservations are not accepted so be prepared for a long wait at busy times.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu & Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 9am-9pm
Address
309, Gray Street, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 520 6969
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9. Churrascos - Mid-range: (US$30-US$55 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Churrascos in Central Houston is a smart but relaxed restaurant, decorated in warm earthy tones and South American-style textiles. The extensive menu includes dishes from countries such as Argentina, Cuba and Peru. Every table is served the restaurant's signature plantain chips and chimichurri (spicy sauce). Eat indoors or on the pleasant garden patio.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri 11am-10.30pm; Sat 5pm-10.30pm; Sun 11am-9pm
Address
2055, Westheimer Road at Shepherd, Houston 77098
Telephone
+1 713 527 8300
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10. Strip House - Mid-range: (US$30-US$55 for a three-course meal without drinks)
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Steak lovers savour the exquisite cuts of meat served at Strip House in Downtown Houston. The all-red interior is dressed with lush silk, velvet and leather fabrics and seductively low lighting, and vintage photos of burlesque stars line the walls. This is a restaurant where well-dressed diners can enjoy the attentive and understated service.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri & Sat 5pm-12am; Sun 5pm-10pm
Address
1200, McKinney Street, Houston 77010
Telephone
+1 713 659 6000
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11. Mi Luna - Budget: (Less that US$30 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreMi Luna in Central Houston is a loud, busy restaurant where diners can enjoy a good-value meal and share several plates of Spanish tapas. There are several themed, fun nights including live flamenco on Wednesdays that'll get the feet tapping and on Sundays there's a sumptuous buffet brunch.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Sun-Wed 11am-10pm; Thu 11am-12am; Fri & Sat 11am-1am
Address
2441, University Boulevard, Houston 77005
Telephone
+1 713 520 5025
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12. Backstreet Café - Budget
Show moreWonderful cooking, a good selection of wines, and excellent service make this place perennially popular, especially in good weather when diners flock to the tree-shaded patio. The starters are delicious creations, especially the lobster potpie and the smoked corn crab cakes. Dining areas include two upstairs rooms, one downstairs, and the patio. Don't even try to park your car; let the valet do it.
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Main courses $15-$28
Opening hours
Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 10am-9pm
Address
1103 S. Shepherd, Houston, USA
Telephone
713/521-2239
Website
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13. The Breakfast Klub - Budget: (Less that US$30 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreThe Breakfast Klub in Midtown Houston offers breakfast until the early afternoon. There's often a queue but the wait is made worthwhile by the fast turnaround and the satisfied faces of the diners as they leave. There are daily specials or try the unlikely signature dish - waffles served with crispy chicken wings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 7am-2pm; Sat 8am-2pm
Address
3711, Travis & Alabama, Houston 77002
Telephone
+1 713 528 8561
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14. Barry's Pizza and Italian Diner - Budget: (Less that US$30 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show moreDiners don't go home hungry after a delicious deep-pan pizza piled high with pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and green peppers. Barry's Pizza and Italian Diner in the busy Uptown area is located in a log cabin, just minutes from the Galleria shopping mall, with a covered deck for outdoor dining.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri & Sat 11am-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm
Address
6003, Richmond Avenue at Fountainview, Houston 77057
Telephone
+1 713 266 8692
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15. Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen - Budget: (Less that US$30 for a three-course meal without drinks)
Show morePappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Central Houston is part of a small chain of seafood restaurants across Houston that always gives a warm welcome to diners. It serves fresh seafood and Louisiana-style favourites such as seafood gumbo. Take a hearty appetite as the portions are huge or share with a friend for a good-value meal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening hours
Daily 11am-10pm (until 11pm Fri & Sat)
Address
6015, Westheimer Road at Greenridge, Houston 77057
Telephone
+1 713 782 6310
