Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Bright eatery with an open kitchen producing refined New American fare in a bistro-like setting
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lucio's BYOB
905 Taft StBright eatery with an open kitchen producing refined New American fare in a bistro-like setting
Casual counter-serve outfit supplying curries, stir-fries & other familiar Thai dishes.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Khun Kay
1209 Montrose BlvdCasual counter-serve outfit supplying curries, stir-fries & other familiar Thai dishes.
Bungalow
1219 Marconi StRecommended by Anthony Bourdain, try the goat biryani and garlic naan
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Himalaya Restaurant
6652 Southwest FwyRecommended by Anthony Bourdain, try the goat biryani and garlic naan
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lankford's Grocery & Market
88 Dennis StFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen
1743 Post Oak BlvdFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
One of our favorites! Also, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdOne of our favorites! Also, featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Lion British Pub
2316 S Shepherd DrFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Original Marini's Empanada House
10001 Westheimer RdFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Irma's Original
22 N Chenevert StFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Cuchara
214 Fairview StFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Cool Runnings
8270 W Bellfort AveFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Lili Lebanese Grill
5757 Westheimer RoadFeatured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Q-Shi BBQ & Sushi
3422 Farm to Market 2920Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Frequently makes the BEST tex-Mex lists in town, try the fajitas!
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose BoulevardFrequently makes the BEST tex-Mex lists in town, try the fajitas!
Featured on Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burns Original BBQ
8307 De Priest StFeatured on Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StGreat burgers, salads and more
In the mood for a sweet treat? Grab a biscotti and try a latte made with house-made hazelnut milk. YUMMY!
Blonde Biscotti
1000 W Gray StIn the mood for a sweet treat? Grab a biscotti and try a latte made with house-made hazelnut milk. YUMMY!
Very unique Indian and Tex-Mex fusion cuisine. A must try if you like Indian food.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cowboys & Indians Tex-In Kitchen
519 Taft StVery unique Indian and Tex-Mex fusion cuisine. A must try if you like Indian food.
Walking distance from the property.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Midtown Bar and Grill
415 W Gray StWalking distance from the property.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back local hub serving classic grub & lots of beer plus open-mike & music, darts & billiards.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rudyard's British Pub and Grill
2010 Waugh DrLaid-back local hub serving classic grub & lots of beer plus open-mike & music, darts & billiards.
Neighborhood sports bar featuring lots of TVs, darts & trivia nights, plus a full menu of pub grub.
Coaches Pub Midtown
2204 Louisiana StNeighborhood sports bar featuring lots of TVs, darts & trivia nights, plus a full menu of pub grub.
A true Texas experience. An Ice House is an open air bar that serves ice cold beer. This one is a classic and worth a stop. The local beer to try is a Shiner Bock.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StA true Texas experience. An Ice House is an open air bar that serves ice cold beer. This one is a classic and worth a stop. The local beer to try is a Shiner Bock.
Great venue, great cocktails, and great food. Walking distance from the GRB convention center.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MKT Bar
1001 Austin StGreat venue, great cocktails, and great food. Walking distance from the GRB convention center.
Local hangout, walk on down and avoid drinking and driving :)
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cecil's Pub
600 W Gray StLocal hangout, walk on down and avoid drinking and driving :)
Essentials
Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (this one has a wine bar!).
450 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StEco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (this one has a wine bar!).
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose BlvdOPEN 24 HOURS!!!!
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdNOT a doctor or hospital - THIS IS A 24 HOUR PHARMACY
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdNOT a doctor or hospital - THIS IS A 24 HOUR PHARMACY
Its Walmart, they have everything you might have forgotten to bring with you.
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walmart Supercenter
111 Yale StIts Walmart, they have everything you might have forgotten to bring with you.
Parks & Nature
Park popular for its running trails, lush green hills & playing host to multiple annual festivals.
93 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Eleanor Tinsley
18-3600 Allen PkwyPark popular for its running trails, lush green hills & playing host to multiple annual festivals.
A 124-acre greenway that stretches from Downtown to the River Oaks neighborhood, Buffalo Bayou offers great views of the city skyline. Within the park, paved trails welcome runners and bikers, and a disc golf course, boat launch, and children's playground draw visitors as well.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StA 124-acre greenway that stretches from Downtown to the River Oaks neighborhood, Buffalo Bayou offers great views of the city skyline. Within the park, paved trails welcome runners and bikers, and a disc golf course, boat launch, and children's playground draw visitors as well.
Shopping
This TEXAS sized art supply store is a must see.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Art Supply
2001 Montrose BlvdThis TEXAS sized art supply store is a must see.
Arts & Culture
La Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross StIts a fabulous and FREE museum.
Part of the Menil collection, it's also a free museum.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cy Twombly Gallery
1501 Branard StPart of the Menil collection, it's also a free museum.
The late works of Mark Rothko in a non-denominational chapel setting. Prayer or meditate or just check out some great paintings in this unique setting.
164 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StThe late works of Mark Rothko in a non-denominational chapel setting. Prayer or meditate or just check out some great paintings in this unique setting.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StQuirky fun museum that features Art Cars, very unique to Houston.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Autos de Arte
140 Heights BlvdQuirky fun museum that features Art Cars, very unique to Houston.
Sightseeing
If you'd like to learn more about this neighborhood, this Library is a great place to start. Make a point to view the lower galleries, upstairs you will find the library collection.
The African American Library at the Gregory School
1300 Victor StIf you'd like to learn more about this neighborhood, this Library is a great place to start. Make a point to view the lower galleries, upstairs you will find the library collection.