Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Bakery and Brunch spot, excellent coffee/tea, can’t miss pastries
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdBakery and Brunch spot, excellent coffee/tea, can’t miss pastries
See and be seen steak house. Classic, great service.
153 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Steak 48
4444 Westheimer RdSee and be seen steak house. Classic, great service.
One of nine certified Kobe beef purveyors in the US, they also have an aged Wagyu.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveOne of nine certified Kobe beef purveyors in the US, they also have an aged Wagyu.
Multiple locations around Houston, our favorite is Taft and Westheimer. Fajitas are the best in town. Platinum Margaritas will make you feel warm inside.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdMultiple locations around Houston, our favorite is Taft and Westheimer. Fajitas are the best in town. Platinum Margaritas will make you feel warm inside.
Hugo Ortega won a James Beard Award this year, a bit more upscale and great flavors.
160 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdHugo Ortega won a James Beard Award this year, a bit more upscale and great flavors.
Hugo Ortega’s other restaurant, even more upscale and very authentic Mexico City flavors.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caracol Restaurant
2200 Post Oak BlvdHugo Ortega’s other restaurant, even more upscale and very authentic Mexico City flavors.
Upscale retro diner with great mimosas
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdUpscale retro diner with great mimosas
Hungry's
2356 Rice BoulevardAwesome redesigned location, great patio
Best hangover brunch in Houston, best chicken and waffles bar none but you will probably wait 30 minutes to 1 hr
494 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StBest hangover brunch in Houston, best chicken and waffles bar none but you will probably wait 30 minutes to 1 hr
Unlimited mimosas at brunch for around $10, great American brunch food
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Federal American Grill
510 Shepherd DrUnlimited mimosas at brunch for around $10, great American brunch food
A Houston staple, cannot go wrong with anything you order
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kiran's
2925 Richmond AveA Houston staple, cannot go wrong with anything you order
Lamb cut table side is a solid choice. Some weekends offer the best brunch in Houston. Call ahead as it is not every weekend.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Table Houston
1800 Post Oak BlvdLamb cut table side is a solid choice. Some weekends offer the best brunch in Houston. Call ahead as it is not every weekend.
Great for dinner, great for brunch, I’ve never had anything here I didn’t like. Don't skip dessert!
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
1101-11 Uptown Park BlvdGreat for dinner, great for brunch, I’ve never had anything here I didn’t like. Don't skip dessert!
Brisket is Texas legit.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brookstreet BBQ The Montrose House
1009 Missouri StreetBrisket is Texas legit.
Casual BBQ joint with an epic stuffed baked potato
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StCasual BBQ joint with an epic stuffed baked potato
Texas famous for a reason, extremely fresh, always good. Reservations are always recommended if not required.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdTexas famous for a reason, extremely fresh, always good. Reservations are always recommended if not required.
Usually has a great omakase, chef is not in on Sunday’s and Monday’s.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrUsually has a great omakase, chef is not in on Sunday’s and Monday’s.
Very close to the house, solid sushi spot.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MF Sushi Houston Museum District
1401 Binz StreetVery close to the house, solid sushi spot.
Zydeco Louisiana Diner
1119 Pease StFantastic gumbo and boudin.
Closest to authentic Italian pizza in Houston.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdClosest to authentic Italian pizza in Houston.
Rotating seasonal menu, cocktail program is stellar.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nobie's Restaurant
2048 Colquitt StRotating seasonal menu, cocktail program is stellar.
Provisions is consistently good and much more affordable than Pass, Pass is one of the few remaining prefix menus in Houston
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pass & Provisions
807 Taft StProvisions is consistently good and much more affordable than Pass, Pass is one of the few remaining prefix menus in Houston
We love going here when the half boar head is on the menu.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pax Americana Restaurant
4319 Montrose BlvdWe love going here when the half boar head is on the menu.
James Beard award winner owner/chef Chris Shepperd, the Korean dumplings are enough for the stop
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadJames Beard award winner owner/chef Chris Shepperd, the Korean dumplings are enough for the stop
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdAustin transplant Taco stop.
An OG of the see and be seen restaurants. They still make a great steak frites and their Veuve prices can't be beat.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brasserie 19
1962 W Gray StAn OG of the see and be seen restaurants. They still make a great steak frites and their Veuve prices can't be beat.
Great restaurant with great drinks, food and a fantastic view.
327 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Spot
3204 Seawall BlvdGreat restaurant with great drinks, food and a fantastic view.
Close to the house and a fantastic cupcake. Forget Sprinkles, Crave is a local gem who's flavors are far superior.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious Kitchen - Supplier
9514 Westpark DrClose to the house and a fantastic cupcake. Forget Sprinkles, Crave is a local gem who's flavors are far superior.
Some of the best ice cream in the state. Amy's is an Austin transplant and never disappoints. Try the Mexican Vanilla with strawberries mixed in!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amy's Ice Creams
3816 Farnham StSome of the best ice cream in the state. Amy's is an Austin transplant and never disappoints. Try the Mexican Vanilla with strawberries mixed in!
Budget friendly choice and is as good as its NYC counterpart.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Halal Guys
10111 Louetta RdBudget friendly choice and is as good as its NYC counterpart.
Great Italian food. Gnocci is pillow-like and stellar. Pizza is Napoli style.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piola
3201 Louisiana StGreat Italian food. Gnocci is pillow-like and stellar. Pizza is Napoli style.
A solid choice for Italian. Has a stellar Sunday brunch.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sorrento Ristorante
415 Westheimer RdA solid choice for Italian. Has a stellar Sunday brunch.
Cheap eats Mediterranean. Served cafeteria style. Always a solid choice. Hummus is fantastic.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdCheap eats Mediterranean. Served cafeteria style. Always a solid choice. Hummus is fantastic.
Bistecca Ristorante
224 Westheimer RdUpscale Italian. Great service.
When you're craving a really good bowl of Pho.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel StWhen you're craving a really good bowl of Pho.
LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose BlvdSolid Bahn Mi and pho choice.
Iconic Houston breakfast joint. Only open till 3pm, only takes cash. Worth any wait. Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives for a reason.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lankford's Grocery & Market
88 Dennis StIconic Houston breakfast joint. Only open till 3pm, only takes cash. Worth any wait. Featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives for a reason.
Drinks & Nightlife
These guys were making craft beverages before it was cool
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdThese guys were making craft beverages before it was cool
Next door to Underbelly, insane amount of obscure and local beers, pig ears are great
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdNext door to Underbelly, insane amount of obscure and local beers, pig ears are great
Julep
1919 Washington AveThe actually make a great namesake- the Julep!
Chill bar to grab a drink. Great outdoor patio that is dog friendly.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StChill bar to grab a drink. Great outdoor patio that is dog friendly.
One of the originals in craft beer around Houston. Hosts a great tour and some fantastic beer.
291 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveOne of the originals in craft beer around Houston. Hosts a great tour and some fantastic beer.
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StHouston craft beer. Great tour.
See and be seen crowd. Very close to the house.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hotel ZaZa Museum District
5701 Main StSee and be seen crowd. Very close to the house.
Arts & Culture
Can't miss museum for the scientist at heart. The butterfly exhibit is worth the stop alone.
863 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Houston
5555 Hermann Park DrCan't miss museum for the scientist at heart. The butterfly exhibit is worth the stop alone.
Large art museum with great seasonal exhibits.
979 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StLarge art museum with great seasonal exhibits.
Not to be missed, very diverse private collection.
491 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross StNot to be missed, very diverse private collection.
Fantastic museum to visit with kids or anyone interested in the space program.
429 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyFantastic museum to visit with kids or anyone interested in the space program.
Fantastic zoo that is a very short drive from the house.
1102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrFantastic zoo that is a very short drive from the house.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping complex with some of the most legendary stores.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdOutdoor shopping complex with some of the most legendary stores.
Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdIf you cannot find it here, it doesn't exist.
Outdoor shopping mall with more budget friendly choices.
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardOutdoor shopping mall with more budget friendly choices.
Within a couple of minutes driving or walking to the house.
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens
950 Studemont StWithin a couple of minutes driving or walking to the house.
H-E-B
6055 South FwyFind everything supermarket.
Our favorite grocery store in Houston. From the obscure to the ethnic. Come here to find it. Great produce section.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdOur favorite grocery store in Houston. From the obscure to the ethnic. Come here to find it. Great produce section.
Parks & Nature
Walking distance from the house. Makes for a great stroll around the park or a nice run.
586 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Hermann
6001 Fannin StWalking distance from the house. Makes for a great stroll around the park or a nice run.
Public golf course walking distance from the house.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayPublic golf course walking distance from the house.
Great park for an early evening stroll or run.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Eleanor Tinsley
18-3600 Allen PkwyGreat park for an early evening stroll or run.
Park in downtown Houston that is very close to restaurants and the GRB convention center as well as Minute Maid Park. In the winter an ice rink is available. Check their website to see when movies are playing, local music is scheduled or yoga in the park.
933 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StPark in downtown Houston that is very close to restaurants and the GRB convention center as well as Minute Maid Park. In the winter an ice rink is available. Check their website to see when movies are playing, local music is scheduled or yoga in the park.
Entertainment & Activities
After coming here I will never go to another movie theatre again. Absolutely epic for lounging and grabbing a cocktail during your show.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdAfter coming here I will never go to another movie theatre again. Absolutely epic for lounging and grabbing a cocktail during your show.
Walking distance
Fadi's Eatery
1801 Binz StBarnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StDavis Street at Hermann Park
5925 Almeda RdHouston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrLuby's
1743 Post Oak BlvdFuddruckers
2400b S MacGregor WayM&M Grill
6921 Almeda RdMF Sushi Houston Museum District
1401 Binz Street
Lucille's
5512 La Branch St