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A photo of Drake's Hollywood - Houston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(160)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 50 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 Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square restaurant
4.3
Awesome(38)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 110 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(406)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 76 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 Aiko restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(308)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Booked 16 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.
A photo of Street To Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(854)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 45 times today
Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.
A photo of La Griglia - Houston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2780)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 50 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.
A photo of MF Lobster & Ceviche restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(163)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Montrose
Booked 3 times today
In Autry Park, MF Lobster & Ceviche is Houston's only completely round restaurant. The menu features fresh lobster, delivered daily from Maine, and a variety of seasonal ceviches. Menu options include lobster ravioli with handmade pasta, lobster tacos with mango salsa and avocado aioli, and lobster bao with brown butter and chive, just to name a few. Ceviche dishes will vary from season to season and feature lobster, halibut, scallop, shrimp and swordfish.MF Lobster & Ceviche has 2 dog-friendly patios overlooking Autry Park green spaces. We welcome walk-ins and do accept reservations. We do have an online waitlist available.
A photo of Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(747)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Westside
Booked 73 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 Handies Douzo - Heights restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(67)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Heights / Washington
Booked 47 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.
A photo of Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(73)
Price: Very Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Montrose
Booked 13 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.

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  • BarbaraVIP
    Las Vegas •25 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We went here for Christmas dinner and this place did not disappoint!! Beautiful restaurant w special details everywhere down to the cutlery, glasses and beautiful cocktails along w food presentation. Our server was very professional, efficient and friendly, especially being it was a holiday. I cannot remember her name but she made our experience that much better! Only complaint was we arrived at 5pm and were told cocktails and wine was half off, which we found generous. However when our check arrived, my dirty martini was not half off and quite pricey, nor was my red wine. When my husband mentioned the fact, server said ordered after HH ended, but not the case! We got our check at 7:11 and I ordered my martini upon arrival and my wine around 6:20. So something went wrong w the drink prices but my husband’s both drinks were HH prices. We will definitely return!
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    MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.6
  • EllenVIP
    Houston •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our waitress was amazing on a very busy Christmas Eve. We all enjoyed our dinner and the dessert for our dad’s birthday was a delicious treat.
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    North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
    4.7
  • Teresa
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We arrived a little early for our reservation. We got a very friendly and informative greeting, and then we sat at the bar to have some drinks and look at the menu while we waited. Everyone was helpful and informative, including our main server. Here's what we got: Bangkok 75 My favorite of the drinks we had. Very dry but tasty and a great accompaniment to some of the richer food we had. STK Old Fashioned I was intrigued by the tobacco, but now I know that is not something I need to seek out. However, it was a good drink and was as described. The Sukhumvit A nice tasty cocktail. I might enjoy this one if I were not eating food alongside it, but as a pairing for a meal, it was more competitive than complimentary. Not a dig on the cocktail, just saying I think it is better on its own. Lamb Shank Massaman This was super tasty and rich without being heavy or overwhelming. Such a balanced dish with so many good flavors. I would love to have this again. It was not served with a knife, and in retrospect, I don't know why we didn't ask for one since we did get one with the Khao Soi. Khao soi Sounded great and I'm glad we tried it, but it was maybe my least favorite dish that we tried. It was good, it just wasn't up to how excellent the other dishes were. The beef was in large pieces in the bowl and was a little difficult to wrangle. They did bring one knife for the table, but maybe each person could use a knife. Pad See Ew Another amazing dish. I especially loved the texture of the noodles. I would get this again for sure. Garlic Green Beans Very good! Good combination of textures and flavors. Curry corn cake I did not try these, but the people who did thought they were ok. They said they would not get them again. Like with other things, they weren't bad, there were just better things. Mango Sticky Rice I really enjoyed this. The rice was perfect, and I appreciated that it was not super sweet. The savory notes along with the perfect mango were great.
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
    4.7
  • FlaviaVIP
    Houston •11 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    I have been here before and I like the casual environment to hand with family and friends. The food is always good but this time it looked quite expensive. Mainly the steaks that comes with no side.
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    The Rustic Houston Uptown ParkPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
    4.4
  • NANCY DVIP
    Houston •53 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    One of our favorites. Guacamole is the best in town & the margaritas are fabulous. Over the years, we’ve sampled just about everything on the menu & it’s all delicious. Be sure to save room for dessert—we recommend the flan.
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    Arnaldo Richards' PicosPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.8
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