Sarah's Guidebook
Rice Village - food scene
Since 1938, Rice Village has been a historic Houston icon for shopping, dining, and discovery for generations.
Everything on this cafe & bakery’s menu is delicious & aesthetically pleasing, but their pistachio croissants and lavender latte are to die for. Have vegan & gluten free options. Portions are reasonable and ingredients are always fresh.
Causal neighborhood cafe atmosphere, great for groups and family with small, young children children.
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Common Bond Cafe & Bakery
2278 W Holcombe BlvdEverything on this cafe & bakery’s menu is delicious & aesthetically pleasing, but their pistachio croissants and lavender latte are to die for. Have vegan & gluten free options. Portions are reasonable and ingredients are always fresh.
Causal neighborhood cafe atmosphere, great for groups and family with small, young children children.
Causal, mom and pop ramen place with a good selection of other items like their pork belly rice and appetizer dishes. There’s only a handful of tables, so expect a wait because it’s always crowded at nights and on the weekends, but totally worth it. They are also very quick with to go orders.
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Tamashi Ramen and Sushi
2518 W Holcombe BlvdCausal, mom and pop ramen place with a good selection of other items like their pork belly rice and appetizer dishes. There’s only a handful of tables, so expect a wait because it’s always crowded at nights and on the weekends, but totally worth it. They are also very quick with to go orders.
On the weekends, it’s not unusual to see the place packed with family and groups of teens
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Shake Shack
1002 Westheimer RdOn the weekends, it’s not unusual to see the place packed with family and groups of teens
The food is legit AMAZING. The outside seating has fans and keeps you at the perfect temperature so it’s never too hot even in the summer. Sitting outside is perfect if you have dogs, and the ingredients are always fresh. You can enjoy some quality time with your family here.
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Local Foods
2555 Kirby DrThe food is legit AMAZING. The outside seating has fans and keeps you at the perfect temperature so it’s never too hot even in the summer. Sitting outside is perfect if you have dogs, and the ingredients are always fresh. You can enjoy some quality time with your family here.
Sixty Vines serves mouthwatering amazing food from brunch to dinner. The restaurant has great ambience, is bright, roomy and open. Their staff is always attentive, wonderful and patient even with large groups.
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Sixty Vines
2540 University BlvdSixty Vines serves mouthwatering amazing food from brunch to dinner. The restaurant has great ambience, is bright, roomy and open. Their staff is always attentive, wonderful and patient even with large groups.
Istanbul Grill & Deli
5613 Morningside DrA family owned gem for over 20 years.
Their “dough room” is a little behind the scenes to watch pastas and pizzas made by hand.
Their Houston Dairymaids cheese board and the pepperoni and goat cheese pie are definitely must try’s but nothing is more divine then the lightly creamy spaghetti carbonara with salumi toscano and an egg that your serve break in front of you, right at the table.
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Coppa Osteria
5210 Morningside DrTheir “dough room” is a little behind the scenes to watch pastas and pizzas made by hand.
Their Houston Dairymaids cheese board and the pepperoni and goat cheese pie are definitely must try’s but nothing is more divine then the lightly creamy spaghetti carbonara with salumi toscano and an egg that your serve break in front of you, right at the table.
Flower and Cream
2617 W Holcombe BlvdPurple Kow
2531 University BoulevardLFM - Local Foods Market
2424 Dunstan RoadTorchy's Tacos
2400 Times Blvd
Hungry's
2356 Rice BoulevardLittle Matt's
6203 Edloe StVelvet Taco
4819 Washington AveGoode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrMuseum District - things to do
Houston Museum District is an area “inside the loop” dedicated to promoting art, science, history and culture.
The Children’s museum is a fun place where your kids can enjoy, cool scientific stations to get creative!
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I-Museum yabantwana yase-Houston
1500 Binz StThe Children’s museum is a fun place where your kids can enjoy, cool scientific stations to get creative!
This Museum has beautiful and creative art that can help you recognize historic culture.
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StThis Museum has beautiful and creative art that can help you recognize historic culture.
Underrated place with children friendly, educational interactive displays.
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IHealth Museum
1515 Hermann DrUnderrated place with children friendly, educational interactive displays.
Incredible exhibits, you cannot possibly see everything in one day.
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I-Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrIncredible exhibits, you cannot possibly see everything in one day.
Asia Society Texas Center
1370 Southmore BlvdI-Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline StContemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdHolocaust Museum Houston
5401 Caroline StHouston Center for Photography
1441 W Alabama StHouston Museum of African American Culture
4807 Caroline StThe Jung Center
5200 Montrose BlvdLawndale Art Center
4912 Main StI-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StRothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StMoody Center For The Arts
6100 Main MS-550Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main St
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrI-McGovern Centennial Gardens
1500 Hermann DriveClayton Library Center for Genealogical Research
5300 Caroline StHermann Park
6001 Fannin StHermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayAsiatown - food scene
With Houston’s diverse culture, Asiatown is a beloved area “outside the loop” in southwest Houston, dominated by delicious Asian restaurants, exotic shopping and fun cultural experiences.
One of its kind, serving authentic Cantonese dishes. Must haves include their jumbo shrimp with egg chow fun, their salt and pepper wings, which has a minimum 15 minute wait, and their Hong Kong style french toast, which is pretty much a fried peanut butter sandwich drizzled with syrup and sweetened condensed milk.
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House of Bowls 金大碗
6650 Corporate DrOne of its kind, serving authentic Cantonese dishes. Must haves include their jumbo shrimp with egg chow fun, their salt and pepper wings, which has a minimum 15 minute wait, and their Hong Kong style french toast, which is pretty much a fried peanut butter sandwich drizzled with syrup and sweetened condensed milk.
One of the first Vietnamese restaurant in Houston’s Asiatown, famous for the city’s best budget-friendly “Bo 7 Mon”, which translates to seven courses of beef.
If you’ve never had it before, it can be kinda confusing because all the dishes come out at once.
1st course - Beef salad, which consist of slices of cooked beef, carrots, daikon, celery, onions, herbs & peanuts tossed in a lemon dressing
2nd course - Beef Carpaccio, which are very thinly sliced raw beef served with a small hot pot filled with broth to dip and cook the raw beef (cooks in 5 seconds), then rolled up in rice paper with mixed veggies.
3rd course - Beef meatball, which is like a steamed meatloaf with mushrooms and vermicelli noodles, l
4th course - Grilled beef with lemongrass
5th course - Grilled beef rolled in lot leaf
6th course - Rolled beef sausage
7th course - Beef congee
Saigon Pagolac
9600 Bellaire BlvdOne of the first Vietnamese restaurant in Houston’s Asiatown, famous for the city’s best budget-friendly “Bo 7 Mon”, which translates to seven courses of beef.
If you’ve never had it before, it can be kinda confusing because all the dishes come out at once.
1st course - Beef salad, which consist of slices of cooked beef, carrots, daikon, celery, onions, herbs & peanuts tossed in a lemon dressing
2nd course - Beef Carpaccio, which are very thinly sliced raw beef served with a small hot pot filled with broth to dip and cook the raw beef (cooks in 5 seconds), then rolled up in rice paper with mixed veggies.
3rd course - Beef meatball, which is like a steamed meatloaf with mushrooms and vermicelli noodles, l
4th course - Grilled beef with lemongrass
5th course - Grilled beef rolled in lot leaf
6th course - Rolled beef sausage
7th course - Beef congee
one of the Houston’s best spots for Cantonese dishes like crispy duck leg and housemade noodles. Also allows BYOB for $10 per diner.
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Mein Restaurant
9630 Clarewood Drone of the Houston’s best spots for Cantonese dishes like crispy duck leg and housemade noodles. Also allows BYOB for $10 per diner.
Cafe 101
9889 Bellaire BlvdShabu House 呷哺小火锅
9889 Bellaire Boulevard
Shabu Zone
11201 Bellaire BlvdPopfancy Dessert Bar
9393 Bellaire BlvdArco Seafood Restaurant
9896 Bellaire BlvdHot Pot City
8300 West Sam Houston Parkway SouthJin Korean BBQ
8338 West Sam Houston Parkway SouthBing Su
9798 Bellaire BlvdCrawfish & Noodles
11360 Bellaire BlvdInner Loop - food scene
As identifier, Houston locals split the city into inside or outside the loop, with interstate 610, a ringed freeway, commonly known as “The 610 Loop”, as the divider.
The 610 loop, as it’s commonly known, makes a bullseye in the map, encircling the center of the city, referred to as “the Inner Loop”.
Inside of a disassembled then reconstructed 100-year-old barn from Texas hill country, this neighborhood institution has been serving up Italian comfort food to Houstonian for over 30 years.
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Cavatore
2120 Ella BlvdInside of a disassembled then reconstructed 100-year-old barn from Texas hill country, this neighborhood institution has been serving up Italian comfort food to Houstonian for over 30 years.
One of Houston’s most adored spots for comfort food. Whether it’s Paulie’s homemade pasta or Italian hoagies stuffed full with genoa salami, ham and provolone, you will not be disappointed.
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Paulie's
1834 Westheimer RdOne of Houston’s most adored spots for comfort food. Whether it’s Paulie’s homemade pasta or Italian hoagies stuffed full with genoa salami, ham and provolone, you will not be disappointed.
Astros owner Jim Crane’s chic space for pre-and-post-game dining right across from Minute Maid Park downtown. Crowd favorites are the lobster saffron bisque and spaghetti al tartufo nero with black truffle shaved table-side.
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Potente
1515 Texas AveAstros owner Jim Crane’s chic space for pre-and-post-game dining right across from Minute Maid Park downtown. Crowd favorites are the lobster saffron bisque and spaghetti al tartufo nero with black truffle shaved table-side.
Serving delicious traditional dim sum dishes as well as dim sum with a modern glamours twist.
Their black caviar and chanterelle mushroom dumplings, their venison puff and crispy shrimp cheung fan are without a doubt unforgettable.
One Dim Sum
510 Gray StreetServing delicious traditional dim sum dishes as well as dim sum with a modern glamours twist.
Their black caviar and chanterelle mushroom dumplings, their venison puff and crispy shrimp cheung fan are without a doubt unforgettable.
Original spot by Ninfa Laurenzo, a.k.a. “Mama” Ninfa, where she brought tacos al carbon, fajita meat in warm flour tortillas with pico de gallo, guacamole and queso, were put on Houston’s map. Pair with a plate of nachos and a Ninfarita for literal Tex-Mex gold.
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The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdOriginal spot by Ninfa Laurenzo, a.k.a. “Mama” Ninfa, where she brought tacos al carbon, fajita meat in warm flour tortillas with pico de gallo, guacamole and queso, were put on Houston’s map. Pair with a plate of nachos and a Ninfarita for literal Tex-Mex gold.
A Houston favorite for fresh sashimi, ramen and their melts in your mouth, Texas wagyu katsu sando.
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Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrA Houston favorite for fresh sashimi, ramen and their melts in your mouth, Texas wagyu katsu sando.
Houston's most authentic, family owned, Japanese restaurant since 1985. The only downside is their tiny parking lot.
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Nippon Japanese Restaurant
4464 Montrose BlvdHouston's most authentic, family owned, Japanese restaurant since 1985. The only downside is their tiny parking lot.
After a lifetime at his family’s restaurant, Nippon, Chef Naoki Yoshida began his “refreshing, modern take on Japanese cuisine” serving tasty tapas-style small plates and fresh sushi. In addition, Shun’s bar offers Houston’s largest selection of sakes, served in the drinker’s choice of more than 40 different sake cups, all “hand-selected” by Chef Naoki Yoshida himself.
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Shun
2802 S Shepherd DrAfter a lifetime at his family’s restaurant, Nippon, Chef Naoki Yoshida began his “refreshing, modern take on Japanese cuisine” serving tasty tapas-style small plates and fresh sushi. In addition, Shun’s bar offers Houston’s largest selection of sakes, served in the drinker’s choice of more than 40 different sake cups, all “hand-selected” by Chef Naoki Yoshida himself.
This laidback hand roll bar is cashless, offers only 22 counter seats and serves temaki a la carte or in flights of three, four, and five varieties.
The temaki joint also have a full bar serving up delicious cocktails like the Little Death made with Japanese gin, cognac, yuzu, and lavender.
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Hando
518 West 11th StreetThis laidback hand roll bar is cashless, offers only 22 counter seats and serves temaki a la carte or in flights of three, four, and five varieties.
The temaki joint also have a full bar serving up delicious cocktails like the Little Death made with Japanese gin, cognac, yuzu, and lavender.
This contemporary dining space is the perfect stylish backdrop for a date night or special occasion, serving the prettiest plates of food.
Kuu
947 Gessner RoadThis contemporary dining space is the perfect stylish backdrop for a date night or special occasion, serving the prettiest plates of food.
Delicious and filling brunch menus with farm-to-table and Southern-inspired items such as brisket n’ eggs, house beignets and the Houston hot chicken sandwich.
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Dish Society
1050 Yale StDelicious and filling brunch menus with farm-to-table and Southern-inspired items such as brisket n’ eggs, house beignets and the Houston hot chicken sandwich.
A tiny omakase spot, which seats just 20 diners, with a changing menu that changes every two months and focuses on seasonality.
ReikiNa
1712 West Dallas StreetA tiny omakase spot, which seats just 20 diners, with a changing menu that changes every two months and focuses on seasonality.
Entirely new plant-based restaurant, serving up meals like seitan gyros, gluten free chickpea pastas, vegan Philly cheesesteaks and fresh-pressed juices.
Heartbeet
14714 Memorial DriveEntirely new plant-based restaurant, serving up meals like seitan gyros, gluten free chickpea pastas, vegan Philly cheesesteaks and fresh-pressed juices.
Nashville-style hot chicken place, founded in Los Angeles, is widely credited with bringing the hot chicken trend to the West Coast. Often imitated, one thing that sets Dave’s apart is the restaurant’s large, sharable trays of fries and tenders drizzled with a zig zag of sauce.
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Dave's Hot Chicken
12161 Westheimer RoadNashville-style hot chicken place, founded in Los Angeles, is widely credited with bringing the hot chicken trend to the West Coast. Often imitated, one thing that sets Dave’s apart is the restaurant’s large, sharable trays of fries and tenders drizzled with a zig zag of sauce.
Family friendly barbecue spot selling expertly-smoked brisket and creative sides on evenings and weekends, in their 1,800 square ft outdoor patio with children’s playground
Feges BBQ
8217 Long Point RoadFamily friendly barbecue spot selling expertly-smoked brisket and creative sides on evenings and weekends, in their 1,800 square ft outdoor patio with children’s playground
Chef Hugo Ortega’s fast casual eatery serving his famous tlayudas and gorditas, topped with slow-braised meats like birria de res, and a large selection of pan dulce and breakfast tacos in the morning.
Urbe
1101 Uptown Park BoulevardChef Hugo Ortega’s fast casual eatery serving his famous tlayudas and gorditas, topped with slow-braised meats like birria de res, and a large selection of pan dulce and breakfast tacos in the morning.
In addition to nostalgic comfort eats like patty melts, chili cheese dog and root beer floats,
BB Lemon features a quarter-pound wagyu beef hot dog, slathered in Creole mustard, sprinkled with dill pickle and raw onions.
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B.B. Lemon
1809 Washington AveIn addition to nostalgic comfort eats like patty melts, chili cheese dog and root beer floats,
BB Lemon features a quarter-pound wagyu beef hot dog, slathered in Creole mustard, sprinkled with dill pickle and raw onions.
This food truck turned causal counter style restaurant serves craft beer, homemade fries, more than two handfuls of hot dog options, all on local artisans buns, Texas made franks with handcrafted one of a kind condiments.
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Good Dog Houston
903 Studewood StThis food truck turned causal counter style restaurant serves craft beer, homemade fries, more than two handfuls of hot dog options, all on local artisans buns, Texas made franks with handcrafted one of a kind condiments.
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdFlower Child
1101 Uptown Park BlvdB&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveSteak 48
4444 Westheimer RdLankford's Grocery & Market
88 Dennis StThe Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdState of Grace
3258 Westheimer RdTiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StCloud 10 Creamery
5216 Morningside DrHidden Omakase
5353 West Alabama StreetJINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StGeorgia James Tavern
737 Preston StreetThe Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StDiced Poke Houston
917 Winbern StSeaSide Poke
2118 Lamar StHuynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel StRodeo Goat
2105 Dallas StTruck Yard
2118 Lamar StSoma Sushi
4820 Washington AveTacos A Go Go
3704 Main StKaty - food scene
Fastest growing suburb west of Houston
Considered one of that city’s best Chinese restaurants in Chicago, Lao Sze Chuan has opened in Katy. Staples are juicy soup dumplings and perfectly lacquered Peking duck and a dim sum selection perfect for snacking.
Lao Sze Chuan
510 South Mason RoadConsidered one of that city’s best Chinese restaurants in Chicago, Lao Sze Chuan has opened in Katy. Staples are juicy soup dumplings and perfectly lacquered Peking duck and a dim sum selection perfect for snacking.
Beard Papa's
23119 Colonial PkwyWhiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
23139 Grand Cir BlvdInner Loop - things to do
Huge arcade filled with new and old arcade games and pin ball machines. Family friendly place that allows outside food, sells beer and soda.
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Cidercade Houston
2320 Canal StreetHuge arcade filled with new and old arcade games and pin ball machines. Family friendly place that allows outside food, sells beer and soda.
The Downtown Aquarium is a 500,000 gallon, part attraction, part restaurant, multi-functional complex with a few rides, a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel, a train ride through the Shark Voyage, and a white tiger exhibit.
The Aquarium Restaurant organizes their tables around a 150,000 gallon aquarium with views of groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating sea creatures giving an unbelievable underwater aesthetic.
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Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StThe Downtown Aquarium is a 500,000 gallon, part attraction, part restaurant, multi-functional complex with a few rides, a Ferris wheel, an aquatic carousel, a train ride through the Shark Voyage, and a white tiger exhibit.
The Aquarium Restaurant organizes their tables around a 150,000 gallon aquarium with views of groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating sea creatures giving an unbelievable underwater aesthetic.
Social Beer Garden HTX
3101 San Jacinto StOutside the Loop - food + to do’s
A full-service restaurant and a family family video arcade with bowling.
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Dave & Buster's
7620 Katy FwyA full-service restaurant and a family family video arcade with bowling.
TopGolf
1030 Memorial Brook BlvdiFLY
9540 Katy FwyTaste of Texas
10505 Katy FwyMemorial City Mall
Memorial City MallCityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdUrban Air Trampoline ne Adventure Park
9848 US-90 ALTUrban Air Trampoline ne Adventure Park
9848 US-90 ALTAltitude Trampoline Park - Sugar Land
4550 Highway 6Huntsville State Park
565 Park Road 40 westBrazos Bend State Park
21901 Farm to Market Rd 762Emerald Bowl
9307 Boone RoadThe Escape Game Houston
794 Sorella Ct