Best Casual Restaurants in Heights / Washington

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BellaireDowntownEast EndFairbanks / Northwest CrossingGalleria / UptownHeights / Washington

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

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1. Blue Sushi Sake Grill - Houston

4.9

Exceptional(309)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Heights / Washington

Booked 20 times today

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

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2. Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square

4.3

Awesome(287)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Montrose

Booked 167 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!

3. The Marigold Club

4.7

Exceptional(280)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 25 times today

Welcome to The Marigold Club, where the opulence of Mayfair London meets the vibrant energy of our beloved Houston. As the fourth jewel in the crown of Goodnight Hospitality, The Marigold Club embraces French cuisine while celebrating the global influences of London culture. Picture lavishly adorned interiors, exuding warmth and sophistication, where every detail whispers luxury.Helmed by Chef Partner Austin Waiter, our culinary journey transports you to the heart of French cuisine, reimagined through the lens of British dining clubs. From meticulously crafted dishes to impeccable service, and overflowing glasses of Champagne, every moment at The Marigold Club is a world where posh elegance meets lively Southern charm.

4. Rosie Cannonball

4.8

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Montrose

Booked 47 times today

At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill. The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire. Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers. The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food. Chef de Cuisine: Matt Hamilton Sous Chef: Karla MorenoExecutive Pastry Chef: Samantha MendozaGeneral Manager: Brandi KinneyFront of House Managers: Lauren AllenGoodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil

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5. Handies Douzo - Heights

4.9

Exceptional(91)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Heights / Washington

Booked 68 times today

Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar in the trendy Houston Heights neighborhood opened in 2019. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee present their first brick and mortar restaurant.

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6. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1133)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 43 times today

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room. Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, piadinas and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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7. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.8

Exceptional(468)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 69 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."

8. Balboa Surf Club

4.7

Exceptional(125)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 52 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.

9. Aiko

4.9

Exceptional(363)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 39 times today

Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee have over 25 years of combined experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi. They established their culinary careers in Houston where they worked together for years before creating their own restaurants.Pham and Lee teamed up to bring new curated dining concepts to Houston’s food scene and kicked off a series of omakase pop-up dinners called Secret Taste. Pham and Lee then opened Kokoro in the Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown Houston followed by Handies Douzo in the Houston Heights.Aiko is the newest concept from the team featuring a sushi bar and seated dining.

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10. Rumi's Kitchen - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(901)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Persian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 134 times today

The premier destination for Persian Cuisine in Uptown Houston.

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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Other than the screaming baby next to me it was great!
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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - HoustonPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Heights / Washington
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely loved this restaurant. Waiter was super attentive. Food was great and atmosphere was beautiful with minimal noise
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Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent SquarePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Montrose
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4.3
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AtulVIP
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food presentation and the flavor were excellent Most of the dishes are done on the wood fired grill. We were a group of four and had the focaccia, burrata and grilled octopus for appetizers and everything was excellent. They gave us the blistered bean salad on the house it is highly recommended for mains we had a pizza, pasta, red snapper and the NY Strip. The steak was amazing. The fish was a bit on the dry side.
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Rosie CannonballPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Montrose
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4.8
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Sluvly20
Houston •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
The fish is fresh. Hand rolls are flavorful. I love the saki box. Just know if you are short the barstools are high so can’t reach the foot rest so it makes it uncomfortable, but still worth a visit for the excellent food.
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Handies Douzo - HeightsPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Heights / Washington
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4.9
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DawnN
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Loved, loved, loved it. The piano was loud but all in all highly recommend!
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The Marigold ClubPrice: Very Expensive• French• Montrose
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4.7

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