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1. il Bracco - Post Oak
4.8
Exceptional(418)
$$$$
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 80 times today
il Bracco is an upscale everyday Italian restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh salads, hand-cut steaks & seafood, and an extensive yet approachable Italian & domestic wine list. Breads, pasta and dessert are made from scratch, in house daily.Fan favorite dishes include the Crispy Baby Artichokes, Meatballs with Focaccia, Italian Combo Sandwich, Spicy Gemelli Pasta, Chicken Piccata, and 16 oz NY Strip Steak.Our dining room is made of intimate booths with a full service bar and cocktail lounge, as well as a lush patio with an outdoor fire place.
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2. ChopnBlok
4.8
Exceptional(991)
$$$$
• African • Montrose
Booked 94 times today
Created by 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef Nominee, Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk is a nationally acclaimed restaurant that carefully unveils the West African culinary experience, serving fresh proteins, vegetables, grains, and beverages that are prepared under a West African flavor profile, packaged in a local, contemporary fashion.Freshness and integrity are embedded in our culture. We selectively source our ingredients and work with partners to procure natural, high-quality meats and vegetables.At its core, ChòpnBlọk is the cultural crossroads where local communities and West African culinary traditions intersect, to deliver a convenient, hospitable food experience with exquisite taste.
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3. Musaafer - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(1640)
$$$$
• Indian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 72 times today
Musaafer, meaning traveller, is a dining experience set in opulent space showcasing the art and architecture of India. Chef was sent on an ambitious task of traveling all the states of India; gathering stories and experiences along the way and bringing home age-old regional recipes, which have been translated into our eclectic menu, making the journey an integral part of our menu and regional offerings. You’ll find Musaafer in Houston in the Galleria shopping complex, close to the city’s lively business district. The elegant two-story space with sweeping windows offers a luxurious and memorable dining experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable Indian cuisine, a world-class wine program and unparalleled hospitality.
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4. Le Colonial - Houston
4.8
Exceptional(4189)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 83 times today
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Lake Forest, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of the River Oaks District. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer athletic line of any kind and model, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments, and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps indoors. Seasonal changes may apply.Gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We only allow a maximum of 4 for splitting checks.
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5. JOEY Uptown
4.7
Exceptional(864)
$$$$
• American • Westside
Booked 175 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Uptown, boasts an open concept dining room that spans over 10,288 square feet, including a temperature controlled patio equipped with an outdoor bar. Stylized prints from Texas-based artist Jon Flaming, and animated LED portraits by Julian Opie, bring life and lightness to the entire space. This location fits Houston’s iconic food scene like a glove.
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6. Haii Keii
4.6
Exceptional(195)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • River Oaks
Booked 31 times today
Step into a space unlike anything you’ve seen before—an architectural marvel that challenges reality. Every curve, every shadow, every impossible angle exists for one reason: to elevate the act of dining into something transcendent.And the food- Sushi, Nigiri, Wagyu, Steaks, Duck, Maki, Prepare yourself. Flavors collide, textures shift, and every plate is a masterpiece, designed not just to be tasted but to be felt, seen, and experienced. This is not a meal. This is a moment—one that will never be repeated, never replicated, and never forgotten.
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7. Coppa Osteria
4.7
Exceptional(931)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village
Booked 75 times today
Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.
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8. Balboa Surf Club
4.8
Exceptional(411)
$$$$
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 95 times today
Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.
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9. Mexican Sugar Montrose - Regent Square
4.5
Awesome(814)
$$$$
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 108 times today
Mexican Sugar offers a transportive dining experience rooted in the richness of Latin culture and cuisine. The menu features fresh, authentically sourced ingredients, with every dish prepared from scratch to ensure it is fresher, lighter, and better. The bar offers beautifully handcrafted cocktails made with fresh juices and an extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals. Blending time-honored techniques with modern Pan-Latin inspiration, Mexican Sugar brings together bold flavors, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that feels like a modern sanctuary.
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10. Mayahuel
4.6
Exceptional(164)
$$$$
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 27 times today
Mayahuel is a modern Mexican restaurant and agave bar inspired by the energy and elegance of Mexico City. Led by Culinary Khancepts and acclaimed chef Luis Robledo Richards, our menu blends bold regional flavors with refined culinary technique — celebrating the heritage of Mexican cuisine through seasonal ingredients, inventive small plates, and elevated agave-forward cocktails.Set in the heart of Autry Park, Mayahuel offers a design-rich, transportive dining experience where every detail — from hand-cut ceviches to house-infused mezcals — is crafted with intention. Whether you're joining us for a lunch, brunch, dinner or late-night cocktails, we invite you to indulge, unwind, and discover the spirit of Mayahuel.Complimentary valet parking is available at Autry Park, located in front of the Hanover office next to Mayahuel.

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