Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in River Oaks

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. BCN Taste & Tradition

4.8

Exceptional(1848)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Montrose

Booked 73 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.

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2. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(193)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 18 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.

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3. Capone's Oven & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(145)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Capone’s Oven & Bar is located at 2303 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 and our phone number is (832)767-1794. We are a 1920’s style bar and oven offering the finest in gourmet pizzas, salads, and appetizers all prepared right in front of your eyes and cooked to perfection in our state of the art brick oven. A few of Capone’s specialities are the Capone’s pizza made with arugula, procuitto and topped with truffle oil, or The Godfather pizza made with pepperoni, Italian sausage and jalapeños. Food is served Wednesday through Saturday until 1:45 am and Sunday through Tuesday until 11:45 for your convenience and go beautifully with Capone’s wine list or wide selection of bourbons and single-malt scotch. Also, we feature LIVE MUSIC Wednesday – Saturday evenings, cover charges do not apply. Please see our calendar of events page to get the latest information for our live music line up.

4. Brasserie 19

4.8

Exceptional(2691)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 49 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.

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5. Costa Brava Bistro

5.0

Exceptional(1911)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Bellaire

Booked 14 times today

Owners Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey have created a home where they explore the rich traditions of the food and wine from Spain and France with a modern, personal approach.Open Table's 2016 list - "100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America"

6. Cafe Rabelais

4.8

Exceptional(986)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rice Village

Booked 28 times today

Houston’s Café Rabelais serves sumptuous French cuisine in its classic, European-inspired eatery. Fantastic starter options include the mouth-watering smoked salmon plate, the white bean and vegetable soup, as well as a variety of decadent cheese plates. Café Rabelais’s specialty dinner entrées include the seared duck breast with Szechuan demi-glace, the seared snapper in rich beurre blanc, the vegetarian orzo pasta with purple cauliflower and feta cheese and the red wine marinated ribeye with eggplant. Top off your Café Rabelais French feast with an unforgettable dessert, like the mixed nut and chocolate silk pie “fondant au chocolate sur croute de noix” or the fruity “sorbet du jour” and wash it down with a fresh, hot espresso.

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7. Sol7 - Thompson Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(85)

Price: Expensive

• American • Southeast Houston

Booked 9 times today

Sol 7 is our poolside oasis featuring global flavors and contemporary cuisine, offering a light-filled, upscale environment for locals and travelers alike to gather over brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Surrounded by lush greenery, this buzzy hangout with retro vibes offers expansive views of the Houston Skyline. Chef Alexandre Viriot’s Sol 7 menu is rooted in many of the cultural and culinary influences that make Houston great. Equally matched is the dynamic beverage program showcasing bespoke cocktails with in-house-made elements, wine, and beer. We invite you to enjoy an afternoon soaking in the sunlight and an evening admiring the city lights while you enjoy Sol 7's many offerings.

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8. Eddie V's - City Centre

4.8

Exceptional(4496)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Westside

Booked 31 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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9. State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial

4.0

Excellent(2156)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Booked 21 times today

A hidden Memorial City Gem, State Fare Kitchen & Bar is an upbeat contemporary American serving a hip twist on localFavorites. Whether a quick business lunch, casual dinner, or joining one of Houston’s most popular brunches, there are options to satisfy every craving. We have semi private and fully private rooms to celebrate all occasions

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10. Maggiano's - Memorial

4.5

Awesome(919)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westside

Booked 23 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Memorial City and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Whether celebrating a special occasion or gathering the family for an informal dinner, this is the perfect place to gather. Visit us at 602 Memorial City Mall and book your reservation today!

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Aaron
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Food and service are superb! The art throughout the restaurant is also worth noting. Can’t wait to come back soon!
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BCN Taste & TraditionPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Montrose
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4.8
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KirkVIP
Houston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
From he valet, hostess, waitress and food, outstanding
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Brasserie 19Price: Very Expensive• French• River Oaks
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4.8
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Georgia
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Delicious! Great ambience! Great menu and wine list.
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Costa Brava BistroPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Bellaire
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5
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Pamela
Houston •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Le Jardinier fully deserves its new Michelin star. Our group of four had lunch after a museum visit. Everything from the ambience to the food to the service was spectacular. My squid ink shellfish ravioli was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted anywhere in the world, and our most carnivorous diner pronounced the Wagyu burger “the best piece of meat I’ve ever had.” Bravi to everyone at Le Jardinier!
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Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
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4.7
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Cathy
Indiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Nov 2024
Wow the food is simply amazing. Had the wings and mushrooms for appetizers and the mushrooms are so good. Also had a pepperoni pizza and the lobster ravioli. I can’t not say anything about anything we ordered.
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Capone's Oven & BarPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Downtown
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4.6

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. BCN Taste & Tradition

2. Le Jardinier - Houston

3. Capone's Oven & Bar

4. Brasserie 19

5. Costa Brava Bistro

6. Cafe Rabelais

7. Sol7 - Thompson Hotel

8. Eddie V's - City Centre

9. State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial

10. Maggiano's - Memorial

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