Best Restaurants for People Watching in Westside

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Daily Gather

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • West Side

Booked 44 times today

Inspired by the cherished moments shared daily around the dining table, this every day eatery located in CityCentre Houston is the backdrop for traditional American cuisine paired with Houston hospitality. Chef Brandi Key's scratch kitchen focuses on the all-important relationships with our farmers, ranchers, and fishermen, to bring you the freshest seasonal dining experience. At our table, we pay respect to the classics while leaving room for interpretation and most importantly, nostalgic fun. So pull up a chair, gather around, and stay a while.

2. Fuad's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(80)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 1 time today

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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3. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(163)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 89 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

4. CIEL

4.0

Excellent(552)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 50 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!

5. Milton's

4.8

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 37 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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6. Toulouse - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(2529)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 86 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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7. North Italia – BLVD

4.7

Exceptional(4138)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 83 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.

8. Azumi - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 31 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.

9. Brasserie 19

4.8

Exceptional(2686)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 54 times today

Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

10. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4771)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 28 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

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Raul
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Food and service were all phenomenal. Every dish continued to impress
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.8
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pamVIP
Houston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very retro Hollywood vibe, we loved it. Food was excellent, we shared a roll, the lobster pasta, and a steak.
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6
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Cindy
Houston •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Food was very good. Loved the Garden sandwich! The service was exceptional.
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Daily GatherPrice: Moderate• American• West Side
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4.5
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LarryVIP
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days 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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Julie
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 30, 2024
We went to Fuad's Restaurant the last day of HRW, just to try it out. They had a large selection to choose from and the food was very good. The staff was very attentive and the live music was not so loud we couldn't hear ourselves talking (big plus!). We felt like this was a neighborhood bar/restaurant. Very cozy and welcoming. We do have plans on going again.
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Fuad's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.4

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Daily Gather

2. Fuad's Restaurant

3. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4. CIEL

5. Milton's

6. Toulouse - Houston

7. North Italia – BLVD

8. Azumi - Houston

9. Brasserie 19

10. Ouisie's Table

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