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1. CIEL
4.0
Excellent(552)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 20 times today
CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians. Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation. NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!
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2. Toulouse - Houston
4.8
Exceptional(2518)
Price: Expensive
• French • River Oaks
Booked 92 times today
Toulouse Café and Bar recalls a Fin de Siecle Parisian Café where you are likely to bump into friends and find yourself in conversations with neighboring tables. At first glance you will notice the bustling activity that characterizes Toulouse: wait staff with wine openers and hot plates of food, people chatting and laughing, the clink of wine glasses… the atmosphere is sophisticated and good moods are contagious.In the tradition of all fine bistros, Toulouse has imaginative and seasonal menus that provide exactly what its patrons long for: cozy tables open to the street, mouth-watering specialties a la Française, delicious desserts made from scratch and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the tastes of France with our exciting yet comforting dishes such as our famous quiches, an expertly cooked trout almondine or the best mussels in the city.Dine with us and be transported to Paris, if only for a moment.
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3. North Italia – BLVD
4.7
Exceptional(4135)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 63 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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4. Azumi - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(94)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 15 times today
Azumi brings an uncompromising commitment to Japanese cuisine, with a diverse menu focusing on upscale dishes and high-end ingredients. Highlighted by an impressive sushi program, Azumi’s menu is perfectly complemented by a hot kitchen menu featuring authentic Japanese entrees.
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5. Stella's Wine Bar
4.9
Exceptional(110)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 5 times today
Tucked away in the southeast corner of the hotel, Stella’s Wine Bar is Houston’s newest and most alluring wine destination for both casual wine enthusiasts and serious oenophiles. Offering over 30 wine-producing regions through a variety of flights and close to 60 wines by the glass, Stella’s Wine Bar provides a unique journey of tastes from around the world. Guided by our unrivaled team of highly skilled yet incredibly approachable sommeliers, guests can learn and explore both the new and the familiar wines in a social convivial atmosphere with world-class wine resources to share as little or as much as you want to know. The full Cellar wine program can also be accessed within Stella’s Wine Bar, so options are near limitless.
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6. Fuad's Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(80)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Fuad's Restaurant offers guests a fine dining experience. Its inviting setting is wonderful for date night with that special someone or catching up with an old friend over lunch. Fuad's Restaurant operates without a menu, allowing guests to tell the chef exactly what they want, which is then cooked to their specifications. This establishment does offer specials, such as veal chops with Italian style potatoes, Key Lime shrimp with lobster and crayfish bisque. It also has desserts like the popular flaming bananas foster. Fuad's Restaurant features a wine cellar with an extensive selection for guests to choose from and it serves classic cocktails, as well as other beverages. This establishment also hosts events throughout the year.
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7. Craft F&B
4.5
Awesome(170)
Price: Moderate
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 2 times today
Rich woods, exposed brick and stained concrete floors create an industrial ambiance to enjoy wood-fired pizzas, elevated comfort food and pub-style fare, alongside a vast selection of craft brews and a dose of Southern Hospitality. Catch the latest game with friends, or make new ones with high-table communal-style seating.
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8. Drake's Hollywood - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(154)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 53 times today
An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted
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9. Milton's
4.7
Exceptional(72)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rice Village
Booked 11 times today
Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!
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10. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston
4.8
Exceptional(395)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montrose
Booked 57 times today
Located in a former auto shop in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood near The Menil Collection and Museum District, Clark’s Houston is the third and largest location of our popular neighborhood oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Opened in Fall 2023, Clark’s features freshly shucked oysters, crudo, lobster roll, daily fish specials, caviar and blini, bowls of chowder and cioppino as well as a much-loved burger and shoestring fries.The restaurant specializes in martinis and signature cocktails as well as an extensive Champagne and wine list. The design is light, bright, and airy with nautically-themed touches including a centerpiece fish tank, teak wood furniture, bright white walls, and blue and turquoise tones.In addition to a marble-topped oyster bar and dining room, there’s a large, covered patio for prime people watching and oyster slurping. Clark’s Houston also offers a semi-private dining room for special occasions and events.

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  • LarryVIP
    Hawaii •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Fantastic place after the program begins around 11pm. Bottle service however is outrageous. 175.00 of Tequila is a whopping 1900.00.
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    CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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    4
  • AlexVIP
    Houston •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A solid choice. Great food, service and location. Also great for people watching. Trendy.
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    North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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    4.7
  • EdwardVIP
    Houston •55 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My table had a wonderful time at Toulouse tonight, and I feel I should review some of the many positive things we experienced. The biggest win of the night was our waiter, Bryan. The guy was perfection as a waiter. My date and I are both OpenTable VIPs who know excellent service, and we agreed that the service experience was perhaps the best of the year. Bryan answered our detailed food questions, adapted to our crazy idiosyncratic requests, kept the drinks going on a busy Saturday night, and coordinated the valet at the end of our meal so the car was ready when we headed out. Flawless! The food here is excellent. The bread service features some of the best butter in town, so I recommend you start there. After the bread service, we continued with an order of lobster mini-tacos and the fromage cheese plate. We both got seafood specials for entree (scallops for me; sea bass for her). The $75 asking price for each entree special includes top ingredients like truffles, truffle oil, etc. I loved it and trust that you will, too.
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    Toulouse - HoustonPrice: Expensive• French• River Oaks
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    4.8
  • ShaeKVIP
    Houston •53 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The ambiance and music at Azumi are a lot of fun for a date night, girls’ night out, or a group of friends. We started with the Hanayome and Two Moons cocktails. Their espresso martinis are also top notch. For appetizers we stuck with the classics; crispy rice with spicy tuna and yellowtail & Serrano. We tried the Spicy Yellowtail, Tuna Tataki and San Rolls - the Spicy Yellowtail was our favorite! I believe the onion Serrano salsa is what made it pop. We also tried the tuna tasting (nigiri) and the Miso Cod. Everything was spaced out which gave us time to enjoy and catch up. They treated us to delicious peanut butter brownies with Vietnamese coffee gelato for dessert since we were celebrating three birthdays! Very sweet and a nice touch to end the meal.
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    Azumi - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Japanese• River Oaks
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    4.6
  • mikeVIP
    Houston •24 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 29, 2024
    Fantastic selection of wine and tasty snacks. Very helpful and knowledgeable sommelier. A lovely evening.
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    Stella's Wine BarPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
    •
    4.9

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