Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown

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1. B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(6725)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Heights / Washington

Booked 93 times today

With locations in Houston and Fort Worth, B&B Butchers & Restaurant is a Texas-based upscale steakhouse and traditional butcher shop specializing in high-quality meats and elevated customer service.

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2. BCN Taste & Tradition

4.9

Exceptional(1805)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Southeast Houston

Booked 35 times today

BCN Taste & Tradition, the name gives a nod to Barcelona and the meld of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. Chef Luis Roger relocated from Girona, Spain - trained under Michelin Chef Ferran Adria at elBulli- and taught at the renowned culinary school Aula Gastronomica de l’Emporada. Located on a 1920’s era Victorian home in the trendy Montrose/Museum District (4210 Roseland St.). BCN Taste & Tradition will recreate an authentic Spanish style dining experience with unparalleled service. The menu will showcase all the fantastic, cutting-edge haute cuisine that put Spain on the world stage. Credit card info required for reservations larger than 5 guests. A $50/person fee will be charged if you are unable to cancel within 48 of your scheduled time or if your party decreases in size within 24 of your reservation. No fee will be assessed for transferring the reservation to a different name.

3. Flora

4.8

Exceptional(743)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Montrose

Booked 39 times today

While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.

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4. La Griglia - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 39 times today

La Griglia continues its tradition of a true Houston staple at our new address, 2817 W Dallas Street. La Griglia’s menu is a blend of signature dishes with new creations featuring simple, uncomplicated ingredients elegantly presented. A significant portion of our exceptional ingredients are sourced from Italy and act as inspiration for the new offerings. With a striking, modern look and feel, La Griglia features sleek finishes such as marble and brass juxtaposed by the warmth of supple leathers and crisp white tablecloths. The restaurant includes an intimate main dining room, a wine room, and an expansive courtyard and bar for dining and cocktails, allowing for guests to experience a range of environments based on the occasion.As a courtesy to all our guests, we maintain a business casual dress code. No beachwear, gym attire, hats, baseball caps, shorts, flip flops, or athletic apparel is allowed. Admittance is at the discretion of management.

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5. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(160)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 13 times today

Michelin-starred Le Jardinier is a unique and refined restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli located in The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.Rooted in timeless French approach, Chef Verzeroli has created a menu where plants play a prominent role: seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by wild and sustainable fish with local Texas meats. All our breads are gluten-free and baked in house.Le Jardinier's light-filled space will evoke a feeling of relaxed-luxury and incorporate custom art pieces with outdoor dining set within an Isamu Noguchi-designed sculpture garden. In 2024, Le Jardinier was awarded one Michelin Star at Texas' Inaugural Michelin Guide.

6. Lucille's

4.4

Awesome(2359)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Museum District

Booked 26 times today

Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

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7. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.7

Exceptional(3236)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Side

Booked 56 times today

The Original Ninfa's on NavigationLocated on Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston, the Original Ninfa's was all started with Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's creative TexMex recipes. These led to the introduction of fajitas & Mexican cuisine to North America which gained immediate success.If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's on Navigation is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on the outdoor deck, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy the great restaurant experience.

8. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2593)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 37 times today

Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails

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9. B.B. Lemon Washington

4.7

Exceptional(1004)

Price: Moderate

• American • Heights / Washington

Booked 9 times today

Located in Houston's Washington Corridor, B.B. Lemon is an elevated eatery and bar serving classic, straightforward food and cocktails. The third culinary concept from Houston-based Berg Hospitality Group and restaurateur Benjamin Berg, B.B. Lemon provides Houstonians with a cozy, neighborhood spot featuring dishes that blend the best of Berg's favorite cities, Houston and New York.

10. Rosalie

4.5

Awesome(747)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Rosalie delivers old-school Italian soul with a playful, intentional edge. Old-world Italian traditions meet bold, chef-driven interpretations and local influences to deliver a fresh, upscale take on the beloved "immigrant cuisine" that put Italian-American food on the map.

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Tyler
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always an amazing time at B&B Butchers. Perfect spot for a date night or a bday celebration.
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B&B Butchers & Restaurant - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Heights / Washington
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4.8
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Kathyvip
Houston •69 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service were excellent. I still miss the more casual neighborhood feel of the old LaGriglia on West Grey where you always saw friends when you walked in the door and the servers and even the valets treated you like family.
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La Griglia - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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4.6
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Michellevip
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We loved everything we ordered. The drinks were amazing, the food was delicious and flavorful. Everything served was impeccable. The service was excellent and was made even more special by Edgar. We’re happy we chose to celebrate our 7th anniversary here. The establishment is truly deserving of its michelin star.
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BCN Taste & TraditionPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Southeast Houston
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Took our friends to dinner to celebrate their recent wedding and our wedding anniversary. Had the chef’s tasting with wine pairings. Everything was exceptional. The food was excellent and the wine pairings were perfect. The service was fantastic as well. Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely return. Unlike some of the Michelin starred restaurants we have visited in Europe, this is a more relaxed experience which we appreciated.
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Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
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4.8
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Marisol
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing like always , the food is so good, the staff are great . I love quiet restaurants like Flora because I like to enjoy my food and talk with my family. I really recommend this restaurant. I would like to thanks to Enrique the manager that made my daughter have a wonderful birthday today.
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FloraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Montrose
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4.8

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44 restaurants available nearby

1. B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Houston

2. BCN Taste & Tradition

3. Flora

4. La Griglia - Houston

5. Le Jardinier - Houston

6. Lucille's

7. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

8. Eunice

9. B.B. Lemon Washington

10. Rosalie

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