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Costa Brava Bistro, Bellaire, TX

Costa Brava Bistro

4.9
4.9
1947 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish
5107 Bellaire St. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
Owners Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey have created a home where they explore the rich traditions of the food and wine from Spain and France with a modern, personal approach.
Open Table's 2016 list - "100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America"

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, French, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Kitty Bailey
  • Neighbourhood
    Bellaire
  • Cross Street
    S. Rice Ave. Next to Bank of America
  • Parking details
    Plentiful Front and Back of Building
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,947 people are saying

Costa Brava Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Best Ambience

  • Houston

    Best Overall

  • Houston

    Best Food

  • Houston

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Costa Brava Bistro delights diners with "exceptional food and service." Seasonal menus offer varied, delicious dishes, while inventive cocktails like the gin and tonic with frozen tonic pearls captivate. The "romantic ambience" and attentive staff create a "wonderful dining experience." Consistently praised as "one of the best in Houston," this restaurant is a "hidden gem."
1,947 Reviews
  1. Larry

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as well. Always the best food.

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  2. paul VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was okay the wine was good but I felt they were rushing us to finish. My wife and I were only there for about an hour and half.

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  3. Mary VIP

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Houston’s best, right in Bellaire! Lucky us!

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  4. Ann VIP

    Houston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything on the menu looks delicious. We enjoyed the outstanding gazpacho, the delicious romaine salad with manchego, the wonderful red snapper served with jumbo lump crab and haricots verts, and one of the steaks, and everything was absolutely fabulous. It's quiet and dark and very European in feel. We will go back!

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  5. Andrea

    Houston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful - as always. The ambiance, food, and service was to perfection.

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  6. Amy VIP

    Houston161 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurants in Houston! The soft shells were gigantic and worthy of being designated as whales. The ambience and service are tops as well.

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  7. Rebecca

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and service spectacular!! I have been there several times and it’s never a disappointment.

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  8. sue

    Houston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably my favorite restaurant in Houston--certainly in the Top 5. The menu changes seasonally, but is always varied and delicious. The cocktails, in particular, are inventive and fantastic--this spring's gin and tonic special, for example. involves frozen tonic pearls (like boba) and a lemon ice. It's almost like a dessert in texture and presentation, but not sweet. The service is extraordinary--attentive but not cloying. The waiter we had last night was good-natured, made sensible suggestions and offered details about different dishes that were informative, and was attuned to when we needed attention and when we did not. The appetizers are always worthwhile, and I've never had a dish that wasn't well prepared, beautifully presented, and delicious here.

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  9. James

    Houston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful and we love the place. Keep doing great things

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  10. Casey VIP

    New Orleans11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite. Never a bad meal or experience.

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FAQs

Costa Brava Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 839-1005.

Costa Brava Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1947 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Costa Brava Bistro

5107 Bellaire St. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. Rice Ave. Next to Bank of America
  • Neighbourhood
    Bellaire
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, French, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plentiful Front and Back of Building
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kitty Bailey
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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