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A photo of Drake's Hollywood - Houston restaurant
4.5
Awesome(184)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 41 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
A photo of il Bracco - Post Oak restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(89)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 79 times today
il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh salads, hand-cut steaks & seafood, and an extensive yet approachable wine list. Breads, pasta and dessert are made from scratch, in house daily.Our dining room is made of intimate booths with a full service bar and cocktail lounge, as well as a quiet patio with an outdoor fire place.
A photo of Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square restaurant
4.3
Awesome(93)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 202 times today
Mexican Sugar is NOW OPEN at Regent Square in the heart of Montrose! We offer an elevated dining experience that celebrates the vibrancy and richness of Mexico. We take the traditional flavors of Mexican cuisine and elevate them to new heights with our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients and preparing everything from scratch. Our warm and inviting atmosphere inspired by the beauty of Mexican design and architecture provides an ambiance ideal for any dining occasion. From Happy Hour to Lunch, Brunch to Dinner and Late Night, we are so excited to serve you in Montrose!
A photo of Hudson House - River Oaks restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(423)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 67 times today
With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."
A photo of Milton's restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(84)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rice Village
Booked 44 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!
A photo of Azumi - Houston restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(103)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 24 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.
A photo of North Italia – BLVD restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4143)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 79 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.
A photo of Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(85)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Montrose
Booked 32 times today
Making a major comeback this fall, and we’re thrilled to be a part of it! Spanish tapas, live music, happy hour, gorgeous design… clearly we’re obsessed.
A photo of Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(768)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • West Side
Booked 92 times today
*Please note- reservations are only accepted via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant directly*Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. The menu features a large selection "fatto a Mano" pastas as well as an extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula, Lombardi Cucina Italiana's atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy, surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Their luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.
A photo of Balboa Surf Club restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(63)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 61 times today
Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

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  • Leticia
    Houston •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food is excellent. Keep in mind that Thai spice is very hot compared to what I'm used to. The mild spice is very spicy (i love spicy food). I would go for the mild so you can enjoy the food.
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
    4.7
  • DonnaVIP
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time visit for our son's birthday, we knew music was starting at 7pm which we were looking forward to but didn't start until closer to 7:30pm. The menu is ok, dessert was a bit limited - no icecream - you guys must miss big time when families bring their kids. Rustic burger no lettuce or tomato, I thought it was a bit odd but my son thought it was perfect 😂
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    The Rustic Houston Uptown ParkPrice: Moderate• American• West Side
    4.4
  • Gabriel
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    First time there, I love the food, great service and very clean and very peaceful other than that everything was excellent
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    North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
    4.7
  • TramVIP
    Houston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had dinner at Makiin with a couple of friends and had a fantastic experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. There was a live band playing in the adjacent room behind the bar, so it was a bit loud. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. The waiter was attentive & service was good. Since our reservation was at 6 PM (Happy hour ends at 7 PM, I think?), we were able to order some cocktail drinks from the Happy hour menu at 1/2 price (average price was $9 per drink as opposed to $18). We ordered Hua Hin Mango (highly recommended), Mystiny, Pu Lae pineapple drinks & all were quite good. We also had double-order dishes to share — lemongrass chicken skewers, shrimp crispy cakes which was “so so”, hot basil mussel, ocean salad, papaya salad, drunken noodle, and Thai Street noodle magic. My 2 favorite dishes were the ocean salad & hot basil mussels. We were too stuffed by the end of our dinner and did not order dessert. Though, I have had their mango sticky rice dessert previously & it’s quite good.
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    MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.6
  • Muhammad
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    Food was delicious. Portions were good and service was top notch!! Will definitely return.
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    Mahesh's KitchenPrice: Expensive• Indian• Sugar Land / Missouri City
    4.8
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