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1. il Bracco - Post Oak
4.8
Exceptional(442)
$$$$
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 67 times today
il Bracco is an upscale everyday Italian restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh salads, hand-cut steaks & seafood, and an extensive yet approachable Italian & domestic wine list. Breads, pasta and dessert are made from scratch, in house daily.Fan favorite dishes include the Crispy Baby Artichokes, Meatballs with Focaccia, Italian Combo Sandwich, Spicy Gemelli Pasta, Chicken Piccata, and 16 oz NY Strip Steak.Our dining room is made of intimate booths with a full service bar and cocktail lounge, as well as a lush patio with an outdoor fire place.
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2. The Henry - Houston Town & Country
4.5
Awesome(383)
$$$$
• American • Westside
Booked 75 times today
Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant in Houston (Town & Country). You can always count on a warm welcome from our baristas, servers, and bartenders who know your order by heart. Our open dining spaces are full of charm and energy, perfect for your morning coffee, lunch, an intimate date night, or a post-work drink. For everyday occasions, craveable eats, and delicious cocktails, look no further than a place that feels like home: The Henry.
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3. Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette - Memorial
4.6
Exceptional(1100)
$$$$
• American • Westside
Booked 22 times today
Liberty Kitchen at The Treehouse located in Memorial City, joins the neighborhood as a local restaurant serving modern, American food. Diners can see our chefs as they work the open flames cooking steaks, chops, ribs and fish. The inclusion of the grill has greatly influenced the menu – dishes made in cast iron Dutch ovens and an international selection of craveable Southern Coastal cuisine. The food is bold in flavor and rich in textured layering with a twist on tradition, the flickering flames lend a pleasant invitation to settle in to the space, relax and quite simply, eat.Some of the favorite Liberty Kitchen staples are on offer such as the Creole Whole Crab, Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo, R&D Test Kitchen: Infamous Burger Bowl, Deviled Eggs and Lance’s Loaded Hushpuppies (The Real Original) served Liberty Kitchen gorilla-style. Daily Chef Special’s are not to be missed.
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4. JOEY Uptown
4.6
Exceptional(930)
$$$$
• American • Westside
Booked 158 times today
JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Uptown, boasts an open concept dining room that spans over 10,288 square feet, including a temperature controlled patio equipped with an outdoor bar. Stylized prints from Texas-based artist Jon Flaming, and animated LED portraits by Julian Opie, bring life and lightness to the entire space. This location fits Houston’s iconic food scene like a glove.
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5. Le Colonial - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(4231)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 73 times today
Le Colonial is a celebration of seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s. With locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Delray Beach, Lake Forest, and Naples, the famed Vietnamese restaurant is designed to capture a bygone era of sophistication and opulence. Celebrated restaurateurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King deliver exquisite attention to detail in the luxurious, classic, and romantic atmosphere of the River Oaks District. For special occasions, our private dining space provides a bespoke setting for unforgettable celebrations.Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer athletic line of any kind and model, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments, and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps indoors. Seasonal changes may apply.Gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We only allow a maximum of 4 for splitting checks.
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6. Balboa Surf Club
4.8
Exceptional(446)
$$$$
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 57 times today
Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.
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7. Winsome Prime - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(122)
$$$$
• American • Mid West
Booked 36 times today
Winsome Prime is a fine-dining steakhouse and cocktail lounge set within a former Houston landmark on the Westheimer corridor in the Galleria. The menu brings together prime steaks, fresh seafood, and globally influenced plates alongside a handcrafted cocktail program and a considered wine list. From the dining room to the covered patio and bar lounge, Winsome Prime is designed for occasions that deserve their own setting — executive dinners, celebrations, weekend brunch with live R&B, and weekday evenings that move seamlessly from dinner to nightlife.
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8. Musaafer - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(1682)
$$$$
• Indian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 65 times today
Musaafer, meaning traveller, is a dining experience set in opulent space showcasing the art and architecture of India. Chef was sent on an ambitious task of traveling all the states of India; gathering stories and experiences along the way and bringing home age-old regional recipes, which have been translated into our eclectic menu, making the journey an integral part of our menu and regional offerings. You’ll find Musaafer in Houston in the Galleria shopping complex, close to the city’s lively business district. The elegant two-story space with sweeping windows offers a luxurious and memorable dining experience. Guests are treated to unforgettable Indian cuisine, a world-class wine program and unparalleled hospitality.
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9. Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(1190)
$$$$
• Italian • Westside
Booked 52 times today
Lombardi Cucina Italiana brings authentic Italian dining to Uptown Park, Houston. Experience the art of "fatto a mano" handmade pastas, fresh seafood, premium meats, and seasonal Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of an open-air Italian villa. Surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble, and Venetian chandeliers, our restaurant creates an unforgettable ambiance for any occasion. Our menu celebrates traditional Italian flavors with modern touches, from our signature chef tasting experience to our weekday business lunch. The curated wine program features Italian and worldly selections, while our innovative cocktails incorporate fresh ingredients from the kitchen. Perfect for romantic date nights, business dining, celebrations, and private events, Lombardi Cucina offers lunch, dinner, weekend brunch with live patio entertainment, and happy hour specials. Experience Italy in Houston at Lombardi Cucina Italiana. Reserve your table today.
A photo of Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place restaurant
10. Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place
4.8
Exceptional(2225)
$$$$
• American • Westside
Booked 19 times today
Self-proclaimed as the oldest line cook in Houston, Jonathan opened Jonathan’s The Rub with the purpose and mission of providing guests with excellent food in an unmatched dining experience; a mission that Jonathan passionately maintains today. You’ll notice our restaurant features an open kitchen where diners can see, smell and hear the behind-the-scenes events of Jonathan and the other cooks preparing their dishes. (You'll have to experience it for yourself.) Jonathan's The Rub is a place for you to visit, feel comfortable, be yourself and, hopefully, leave with a few more friends and a satisfied appetite.

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