Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Bakery and Brunch spot, excellent coffee/tea, can’t miss pastries
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdBakery and Brunch spot, excellent coffee/tea, can’t miss pastries
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Caracol Restaurant
2200 Post Oak BlvdHugo Ortega’s other restaurant, even more upscale and very authentic Mexico City flavors.
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
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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
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Federal American Grill
510 Shepherd DrUnlimited mimosas at brunch for around $10, great American brunch food
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.
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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!
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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!
Brookstreet BBQ The Montrose House
1009 Missouri StreetBrisket is Texas legit.
Casual BBQ joint with an epic stuffed baked potato
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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.
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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.
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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.
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MF Sushi Houston Museum District
1401 Binz StreetVery close to the house, solid sushi spot.
Zydeco Louisiana Diner
1119 Pease StFantastic gumbo and boudin.
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdClosest to authentic Italian pizza in Houston.
Rotating seasonal menu, cocktail program is stellar.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aladdin
912 Westheimer RdCheap eats Mediterranean. Served cafeteria style. Always a solid choice. Hummus is fantastic.
Bistecca Ristorante
224 Westheimer RdUpscale Italian. Great service.
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I-Houston Museum of Natural Science
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.
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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.
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I-Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StNot to be missed, very diverse private collection.
Fantastic museum to visit with kids or anyone interested in the space program.
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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.
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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.
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River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdOutdoor shopping complex with some of the most legendary stores.
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdIf you cannot find it here, it doesn't exist.
Outdoor shopping mall with more budget friendly choices.
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Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardOutdoor shopping mall with more budget friendly choices.
Within a couple of minutes driving or walking to the house.
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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.
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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.
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Hermann Park
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.
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Hermann Park Golf Course
2155 S MacGregor WayPublic golf course walking distance from the house.
Great park for an early evening stroll or run.
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Eleanor Tinsley Park
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.
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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.
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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