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4.6
Exceptional(143)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 88 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
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4.7
Exceptional(62)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rice Village
Booked 37 times today
Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!
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4.7
Exceptional(837)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 40 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.
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4.8
Exceptional(98)
Price: Expensive
• Middle Eastern • Rice Village
Booked 33 times today
Crafted by the visionary minds who brought you Doris Metropolitan and Badolina Bakery & Café, Hamsa emerges as a radiant gem in the culinary landscape, celebrating the vibrant flavors of Israel. Revel in the artistry of our hummus creations, succulent grilled skewers, and perfectly charred pitas. Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our salatim, a delightful array of vegetable-based delights that promise to tantalize your taste buds.
A photo of Hudson House - River Oaks restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(394)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 82 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
4.8
Exceptional(297)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Booked 28 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 Lucille's restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2368)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Museum District
Booked 34 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.
A photo of MF Sushi restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1667)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Museum District
Booked 27 times today
We are now offering Omakase reservations Tuesday-Wednesday at 7:00 pm, Friday at 7:30 pm. Please contact us directly at (713) 637-4587 for Omakase reservations and large party reservations.
A photo of Grace's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4289)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 47 times today
Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is primarily first come, first served. If you do not see the time you want available online, please call us directly. When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food.
A photo of Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(721)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Westside
Booked 119 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.

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  • Lilyan
    Houston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Russell gave absolutely phenomenal service. Having a brief history lesson of out food really elevated the experience and made it so much fun! I loved every moment of our experience. There was not an unfriendly person here. We will be back and hopefully soon :)
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    MusaaferPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Galleria / Uptown
    4.8
  • Leighvip
    Houston •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service is spectacular! Food is quite possibly some of the best Mexican food in the city. Margaritas are made fresh and not from some mix. They are on point!
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    Arnaldo Richards' PicosPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.8
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    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 3, 2024
    Very nice server. No wait times at all. Place was super clean and cozy. I loved my experience. They really made my birthday special and the drinks and food were amazing. It was my first time there and I would 100% go again. 10/10 experience.
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    MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.5
  • Rich
    Houston •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 3, 2024
    We are so glad to have returned to STK. It is always an adventure and this time was no exception! The service and attention was great from the moment we walked in the door, including a visit to our table from co- owner Graham who shared interesting insight into our wine selection. The food was amazing, our only regret that as a party of two we could not explore the menu more broadly. Highly recommend, make reservations, bring friend!
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
    4.7
  • Christianvip
    Houston •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Nov 29, 2024
    Fantastic ding experience. We were celebrating family time around Thanksgiving and had a great time here. Our servers were great and knowledgable, food was excellent as was the ambiance. We will be coming back!
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    North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
    4.7
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