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Top Dining Experiences in Houston

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by OpenTable
Updated 06 December 2024

DECEMBER EDITION – Special dining experiences, brought to you by OpenTable & our restaurants.

Enjoy the best of Houston dining with OpenTable✨✨ Available through December only at participating Houston restaurants. Scroll down for a list of restaurants, menu pricing and availability.

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4.5
4.5 (77)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Montrose
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Georgia Board ⭐️ Chef curated Georgia board is big enough to feed 4-6 people. It includes -36 oz. Porterhouse from 44 Farms -20 oz. Chateaubriand -16 oz Ribeeye -2 (8oz) branzino -4 sides of chefs choice


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Anissa
Dined 3 days ago
Service was top notch! Loved the live jazz band and will go back
A photo of Cafe Rabelais restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1014)
$31 to $50
French
Rice Village
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Champagne Dinner ⭐️ Join us for our Annual Champagne Dinner on December 17th, where elegance meets exquisite taste! Indulge in a beautifully curated 5-course dinner that promises to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience.


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PamelaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
We had not been to Cafe Rabelais for years and it was lovely to see it looked almost exactly the same: walls of wine, chalk board menu, wooden tables packed closely together. It was a cold day and the draft from the front door kept us cooler than we would have preferred. The menu has changed a lot. No more croque monsieur, the trout did not have the rice and simple green beans. The bread was no longer a boule but a very tasty baguette, warm, fresh and crusty. The boeuf bourginon was excellent! Perfectly cooked, hot, with a wonderful wine infused sauce. Though they were out of the wine we wanted, the glasses we ordered were generous pours. We had a lovely time.
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4.3
4.3 (86)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
River Oaks
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Emma Jane Tea Service ⭐️ Discover the charm of Emma Jane Tea Service, where every detail is designed for a relaxed, welcoming experience. Enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches with both classic and creative flavors, warm scones and biscuits paired with seasonal jams, and a delightful array of petite sweets,


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David
Dined 2 days ago
Finding parking was pretty easy because there’s plenty of neighborhood streets to park on. And you’re greeted by the host when you walk up into the restaurant. The dining room was a small but very charming space, with the only true contract of criticism being it was kind of odd to face towards the bar and not looking out to the window. Our server was absolutely amazing, and the food was beyond spectacular. It was a really cute place to have a date.
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4.7
4.7 (1191)
$50 and over
Seafood
W. University / Med Center
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Christmas Day Feast⭐️ After all the presents have been opened at the crack of dawn and festivities have settled, join us at Davis Street at Hermann Park for our Christmas Day Feast from 1pm-8pm. Come enjoy signature favorites such as our Thai Style Snapper for Two, or our classic Turkey Dinner if you missed it on Thanksgiving.


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Doc
Dined 2 days ago
Chef Rock’s Soul Food Sunday meal took me back to my grandmother’s kitchen, it was absolutely DELICIOUS! Had to purchase her cookbook to try making the recipes myself:-)
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4.8
4.8 (60)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Montrose
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – New Year’s Eve 6 Course “Discovery” Tasting ⭐️ This season at MARCH, we’ll explore the culinary paradoxes and territories that propelled Genova to power and shaped the Mediterranean region and its food culture. We recommend approximately 2.5 hrs to enjoy the 6 course menu.


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libbyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Another wonderful and gorgeous evening at the March Lounge! I brought in my best friend from out of town and it was such a treat to be so well taken care of.
A photo of Potente restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1973)
$50 and over
Italian
Downtown
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – New Year’s Eve at Potente! ⭐️ Join us for a luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner in Downtown Houston. Choose from two exceptional menus by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Reservations required.


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ErosVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Great bar while waiting for your guests. Amazing Italian food that is consistently perfect.
A photo of The Fancy at Hotel Lucine restaurant
4.8
4.8 (126)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Galveston
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – New Year’s Eve Dinner ⭐️ Ring in the New Year with a decadent 6-course prix fixe dinner at The Fancy, complete with Gulf views and a menu crafted by Chef Matt Sweeney just for the occasion. Join us afterward for a night of live music, a champagne toast, and a speakeasy experience that keeps the party going well past midnight.


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DonnaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We live in Galveston and have had dinner at The Fancy a few times as well as visited with friends in the bar. We have always enjoyed it, but this was our first time for lunch, and it was absolutely excellent. There were four of us and we grazed through many of the items all of which were delicious. It’s a very comfortable space and the service is excellent.
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4.6
4.6 (607)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant

December Special Experience -Christmas Day at Toro Toro ⭐️ Join family and friends for a memorable Christmas dining experience crafted by Toro Toro Executive Chef Jonathan Esparza


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ScottVIP
Dined on 11 Feb 2025
 I was traveling solo on business in Houston and made a reservation for one via Open Table. When I arrived there were seats available at the bar so I took one instead of sitting at a table in the main dining room. The service was just slightly slow initially (getting my order placed), but only because there was only one bartender. After that the service was exemplary. I started with a beet hummus and burrata salad, which was was an exquisite blend of wonderful flavors. I followed with the Peruvian ceviche, which, like any ceviche I have ever had at a Richard Sandoval venue, was outstanding. Not quite as good as the ceviche at Costa Verde in Lima, but pretty close. My seat mate at the bar offered me a taste of his ribeye steak, which was a perfect medium rare and maybe the most flavorful ribeye I have ever tasted anywhere, with the possible exception of Bones in Atlanta or a restaurant called The Refinery in Andover NH. I will definitely visit Toro Toro again soon!
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4.7
4.7 (1134)
$50 and over
Indian
Galleria / Uptown
About the restaurant

December Special Experience -12-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu⭐️ Indulge in an Unforgettable Culinary Journey; Musaafers Exclusive 12-Course Tasting Menu. Embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other with our meticulously crafted Chef’s Tasting Menu.


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Jennifer
Dined 3 days ago
The ambiance was superb - the decor was festive, the live dj was amazing - she created an ambient sound scape that neither overpowered or underwhelmed the space, the din of the patrons in the space was such that we could hear each other talk and not be heard by others - the sound level was perfect and the restaurant was busy and lively. The food surpassed the superb ambience and was amazing, especially the desserts!!!! The lamb, octopus, and lentils were exquisite. The server, Sarah, was delightful, not only knowledgeable, friendly, and attuned to our interest level - she brought us the pastry chef so we could praise his creations and ask him questions - she had great timing. I would very much recommend this place and will return as the menu changes with the seasons, given it's ayurvedic cuisine.
A photo of Le Jardinier - Houston restaurant
4.7
4.7 (211)
$50 and over
French
Heights / Washington
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – NYE at Le Jardinier Houston ⭐️ Enjoy a 6-Course dinner menu with celebratory add-ons available including caviar service and rare wine pairings.


Top review
Jameriya
Dined 3 days ago
Thank you to our main server and Yendys! You helped make my birthday special
A photo of Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1114)
$50 and over
Italian
River Oaks
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Pre Theater Dinner ⭐️ Enjoy a 3 course meal before the theatre


Top review
Sara
Dined 5 days ago
One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Highly recommend!
A photo of Brasserie 19 restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2721)
$50 and over
French
River Oaks
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Tour de Alsace Menu ⭐️ Join us for our L’Alsace Menu, featured as part of our Tour De France Series! The L’Alsace Menu explores the flavors of Alsace/Lorraine/Franche-Comté through a delicious 3 course dining experience. Available only for from November 1 through December 31st. Enjoy the flavors of France without the jet lag!


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WayneVIP
Dined 2 days ago
B -19 never disappoints ! We have been goibg sincenit first opened and its remained one of our go-to spots.
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4.8
4.8 (932)
$31 to $50
Italian
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
About the restaurant

December Special Experience – NYE Second Seating ⭐️ Ring in 2025 at Tony’s with a four course prix fixe menu, a champagne toast, and party favors at midnight | Reservation is for 9:15pm-1am


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SherryVIP
Dined 6 days ago
I live six hours away, but this is my favorite restaurant in the state of Texas
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