Fabulous Houston, TX
Food Scene
Our favorite eats around town. Nothing pretentious, just delicious!!!
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdBest pizza in this town ...hands down.
Fantastic hand made Italian. Everything is hand made: pasta, sauces, salads, desserts, drinks. Awesome.
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Paulie's
1834 Westheimer RdFantastic hand made Italian. Everything is hand made: pasta, sauces, salads, desserts, drinks. Awesome.
Voted best donuts in Houston by Houstonia Magazine (2015). Om nom! Total hole in the wall.
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Christy's Donuts Kolaches
1103 W Gray StVoted best donuts in Houston by Houstonia Magazine (2015). Om nom! Total hole in the wall.
This place is an institution. Go in and try to say no to many of the delightful baked goods in here.
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Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdThis place is an institution. Go in and try to say no to many of the delightful baked goods in here.
La Guadalupana Bakery & Cafe
2109 Dunlavy StAmazing Szechuan cuisine. Restaurant has a wait due to its popularity.
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Pepper Twins
315 Fairview StAmazing Szechuan cuisine. Restaurant has a wait due to its popularity.
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray StSolid eats. Family friendly restaurant.
James Beard award winning restaurant. Amazing food.
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Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdJames Beard award winning restaurant. Amazing food.
Bombay Pizza Co.
914 Main StIndian Pizza on Naan. Deliciousness!!!
Best Fajitas on planet earth. Period. End of Story. Stop looking. You've found Nirvana.
We are born and raised in Texas. We've traveled from El Paso to Dallas to Amarillo to Brownsville. No where serves them like El Tiempo, no where. Perfectly grilled and served on their own hibachi like grill is awesome. Piling on the meats and veggies is awesome. Adding a smokey delicious garlic butter sauce to the side to dunk said meats and veggies into is absolute bliss.
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El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveBest Fajitas on planet earth. Period. End of Story. Stop looking. You've found Nirvana.
We are born and raised in Texas. We've traveled from El Paso to Dallas to Amarillo to Brownsville. No where serves them like El Tiempo, no where. Perfectly grilled and served on their own hibachi like grill is awesome. Piling on the meats and veggies is awesome. Adding a smokey delicious garlic butter sauce to the side to dunk said meats and veggies into is absolute bliss.
Brisket, Brisket, Brisket.....get it alone, or on tacos....so absurdly good. so close. go today.
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The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueBrisket, Brisket, Brisket.....get it alone, or on tacos....so absurdly good. so close. go today.
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdQuintesential Texas BBQ. You'll love it.
It's at the tippy top of Mount Rushmore of Houston Taco Trucks.
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Tacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama StIt's at the tippy top of Mount Rushmore of Houston Taco Trucks.
Iconic creole and cajun cuisine. Turtle soup, Crab, Shrimp, etc. etc. It's AAAAALL good!
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StIconic creole and cajun cuisine. Turtle soup, Crab, Shrimp, etc. etc. It's AAAAALL good!
James beard Award Winner.....rediculous mexican cuisine .....
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Xochi
1777 Walker StJames beard Award Winner.....rediculous mexican cuisine .....
Rustic Italian deliciousness. Great pizzas and drinks. Garden sourced ingredients.
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coltivare Pizza & Garden
3320 White Oak DrRustic Italian deliciousness. Great pizzas and drinks. Garden sourced ingredients.
Irma's Southwest
1475 Texas AvenueJames beard winner. Delish TexMex!!!
El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdFantastic TexMex, beautiful restaurant, on point service!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Superica
1801 N Shepherd DrFantastic TexMex, beautiful restaurant, on point service!
Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine
1985 Welch StFantastic seafood.
Great eating. Check out:
The Pho Fix
Wokker
Love ‘em Leches
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Underground Hall
1010 Prairie StGreat eating. Check out:
The Pho Fix
Wokker
Love ‘em Leches
Food hall with some great eats. Check out
Kokoro
The Blind Goat
Margaux's Oyster Bar
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Bravery Chef Hall
409 Travis StFood hall with some great eats. Check out
Kokoro
The Blind Goat
Margaux's Oyster Bar
Food Hall with some tasty treats and shopping. Check out...
Peaky Grinders
Mykuna
Samosa Haus
Mac & Twist
Croff'd
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Railway Heights Market (Food Hall)
8200 Washington AveFood Hall with some tasty treats and shopping. Check out...
Peaky Grinders
Mykuna
Samosa Haus
Mac & Twist
Croff'd
Fantastic food hall with a continuous rotation of restaurants. Get there now!
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Finn Hall
712 Main StFantastic food hall with a continuous rotation of restaurants. Get there now!
Oui Banh Mi
1601 Richmond AveGet your Banh Mi fix inside of the loop
Rainbow Lodge has been the site of countless special events and celebrations, and for good reason. The stunning property, situated on the banks of White Oak Bayou, boasts breathtaking views from both inside the restaurant, which is housed in a more than 100-year-old cabin, and from its sprawling outdoor oasis. Explore its menu of wild game and seafood, and then explore the grounds.
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Rainbow Lodge
2011 Ella BlvdRainbow Lodge has been the site of countless special events and celebrations, and for good reason. The stunning property, situated on the banks of White Oak Bayou, boasts breathtaking views from both inside the restaurant, which is housed in a more than 100-year-old cabin, and from its sprawling outdoor oasis. Explore its menu of wild game and seafood, and then explore the grounds.
Ford Fry’s Gulf seafood and fried chicken destination boasts a large enclosed patio peppered with casual seating and picnic tables meant for lingering around for a long while. With its hanging lanterns, the large oak tree, makes for a charming backdrop as you enjoy dishes like raw or wood-roasted Gulf oysters, a fried chicken dinner, or crispy shrimp tacos.
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La Lucha
1801 N Shepherd DrFord Fry’s Gulf seafood and fried chicken destination boasts a large enclosed patio peppered with casual seating and picnic tables meant for lingering around for a long while. With its hanging lanterns, the large oak tree, makes for a charming backdrop as you enjoy dishes like raw or wood-roasted Gulf oysters, a fried chicken dinner, or crispy shrimp tacos.
Nestled up high along Buffalo Bayou, Flora feels like an urban treehouse where guests can bask in the views of their natural surroundings. The large covered patio is bedecked with string lights, and is a comfortable place to feast on sopecitos, guacamole, cricket salt-rimmed margaritas, and more, with friends.
Flora
Nestled up high along Buffalo Bayou, Flora feels like an urban treehouse where guests can bask in the views of their natural surroundings. The large covered patio is bedecked with string lights, and is a comfortable place to feast on sopecitos, guacamole, cricket salt-rimmed margaritas, and more, with friends.
There are no shortage of steakhouses in the city, but few offer views like Brenner’s on the Bayou. Quietly situated among the natural landscape of Buffalo Bayou, the restaurant’s large outdoor terrace serves as a serene backdrop in which to dine on steakhouse classics. For a more relaxed dining experience, visit the outdoor Blue Bar for happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
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Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StThere are no shortage of steakhouses in the city, but few offer views like Brenner’s on the Bayou. Quietly situated among the natural landscape of Buffalo Bayou, the restaurant’s large outdoor terrace serves as a serene backdrop in which to dine on steakhouse classics. For a more relaxed dining experience, visit the outdoor Blue Bar for happy hour on weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m.
A Houston institution both for its diverse menu by chef Hugo Ortega and its unique dining space inside a 1930s-era home, Backstreet Café offers the quintessential outdoor patio. A sunken courtyard boasts picturesque views at every turn with tables peppered across two levels. On excellent weather days, a table in the courtyard is highly sought after — luckily, the restaurant offers a number of tables on the front patio, too.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrA Houston institution both for its diverse menu by chef Hugo Ortega and its unique dining space inside a 1930s-era home, Backstreet Café offers the quintessential outdoor patio. A sunken courtyard boasts picturesque views at every turn with tables peppered across two levels. On excellent weather days, a table in the courtyard is highly sought after — luckily, the restaurant offers a number of tables on the front patio, too.
This Italian chophouse is a newbie at the Montrose Collective. Opt for a seat on the large, shaded patio, lined with planters, and take in views of the retail development’s buzzy surroundings. Visit during happy hour, which is available Sunday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and take advantage of food and drink specials like $2 East Coast oysters and $7 veal bolognese.
Marmo
This Italian chophouse is a newbie at the Montrose Collective. Opt for a seat on the large, shaded patio, lined with planters, and take in views of the retail development’s buzzy surroundings. Visit during happy hour, which is available Sunday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and take advantage of food and drink specials like $2 East Coast oysters and $7 veal bolognese.
At this EaDo joint, barbecue and brews can be enjoyed with sweeping views of the Downtown skyline, which is especially beautiful after sunset. Tuesday through Friday, catch their smokehouse reverse happy hour, hosted from 9 to 11 p.m. with specials on beer, cocktails, and wines by the glass.
J-Bar-M Barbecue
At this EaDo joint, barbecue and brews can be enjoyed with sweeping views of the Downtown skyline, which is especially beautiful after sunset. Tuesday through Friday, catch their smokehouse reverse happy hour, hosted from 9 to 11 p.m. with specials on beer, cocktails, and wines by the glass.
Ouzo Bay has striking interiors, but its narrow canopied patio, with vibrant pops of blue accents, is a welcome place to retreat to when the weather is pleasant. Explore the beverage list, which boasts many Greek wines, and enjoy dishes like spanakopita, hummus with crisp chicken, and okra king salmon with smoked tomato broth.
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Ouzo Bay
4444 Westheimer RdOuzo Bay has striking interiors, but its narrow canopied patio, with vibrant pops of blue accents, is a welcome place to retreat to when the weather is pleasant. Explore the beverage list, which boasts many Greek wines, and enjoy dishes like spanakopita, hummus with crisp chicken, and okra king salmon with smoked tomato broth.
The Annie’s dual-level patio perched high above Post Oak Boulevard is a welcoming extension of the swanky restaurant. Oversized green umbrellas offer solace from the sun, and walls of ivy surround the large space, creating a cozy atmosphere.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Annie Cafe & Bar
1800 Post Oak BlvdThe Annie’s dual-level patio perched high above Post Oak Boulevard is a welcoming extension of the swanky restaurant. Oversized green umbrellas offer solace from the sun, and walls of ivy surround the large space, creating a cozy atmosphere.
Like its various themed dining rooms, Musaafer’s large covered patio offers a unique space in which to eat, drink, and hang. Bar seats and high top tables are situated around a large outdoor bar, plus there are a few coveted tables enclosed by white linen drapes. Pair one of the famed G&Ts with tuna chaat, and allow yourself to mentally escape to the majestic palaces of India.
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Musaafer
5115 Westheimer RdLike its various themed dining rooms, Musaafer’s large covered patio offers a unique space in which to eat, drink, and hang. Bar seats and high top tables are situated around a large outdoor bar, plus there are a few coveted tables enclosed by white linen drapes. Pair one of the famed G&Ts with tuna chaat, and allow yourself to mentally escape to the majestic palaces of India.
Drinks & Nightlife
The FLAT
1701 Commonwealth StFrozen mojitos are a must during the summer.
Johnny Mcelroy's Irish Pub
1223 Waugh DrRelaxing local pub to grab a pint.. High points on frigid A/C
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach St8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StMmmmmh. beer.
Shopping
It's whole foods. It's a little pricier, but it's all VERY VERY good.
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Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StIt's whole foods. It's a little pricier, but it's all VERY VERY good.
El Tiempo Taqueria
5526 Washington AveDelicious barbacoa tacos.
Book stores, clothes, shoes, 3 starbucks locations, iconic restaurants, palm trees (dressed in beautiful lights in the winder), and much much more.
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River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StBook stores, clothes, shoes, 3 starbucks locations, iconic restaurants, palm trees (dressed in beautiful lights in the winder), and much much more.
Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rdgargantuan mall.
Spectacular Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food market. Incredibly clean, and modern with so many tastey things to eat.
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Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StSpectacular Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food market. Incredibly clean, and modern with so many tastey things to eat.
HEB's high end market offering of a wonderful array of tasty foods, drinks, and other treats.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdHEB's high end market offering of a wonderful array of tasty foods, drinks, and other treats.
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdLovely high end shopping...
Entertainment & Activities
Great driving range.
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Memorial Park Golf Course and Driving Range
1001 E Memorial Loop DrGreat driving range.
RYDE
2005 W Gray StFantastic spin studio.
Great skatepark for kids. Incredibly well designed. Fantastic to just go and watch (:
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
103 Sabine StGreat skatepark for kids. Incredibly well designed. Fantastic to just go and watch (:
Houston Tourism offices. Get a beat on all the happenings around town.
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Houston Visitor Center
1302 Dallas StHouston Tourism offices. Get a beat on all the happenings around town.
Great food hall and music hall and roof top park. Get out there now!
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POST Market (Food Hall)
401 Franklin StreetGreat food hall and music hall and roof top park. Get out there now!
Parks & Nature
Fantastic park recently finished a 65 million dollar face lift. Amazing trails to walk or bike, great wild life roaming around, and simply the best views of the city and sunsets.
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Parque Buffalo Bayou
Memorial DriveFantastic park recently finished a 65 million dollar face lift. Amazing trails to walk or bike, great wild life roaming around, and simply the best views of the city and sunsets.
Beautiful park for the little ones. If you've got a toddler up through a kid in their teens, they'll appreciate this one.
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Parque Donovan
700 Heights BlvdBeautiful park for the little ones. If you've got a toddler up through a kid in their teens, they'll appreciate this one.
Hermann Park Conservancy
1700 Hermann DrFantastic Park.
Beautiful botanical gardens on this epic estate.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrBeautiful botanical gardens on this epic estate.
Awesome park with food trucks around most days. Great to check out with friends and family.
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Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StAwesome park with food trucks around most days. Great to check out with friends and family.
Parque Sam Houston
1000 Bagby StSightseeing
Great park to take in a jog on the 3 mile loop. Gets nicely crowded on the weekends.
246 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueGreat park to take in a jog on the 3 mile loop. Gets nicely crowded on the weekends.
Arts & Culture
Pre-eminent art collection in Houston. Must visit on your next visit. Go now!
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La Colección Menil
1533 Sul Ross StPre-eminent art collection in Houston. Must visit on your next visit. Go now!
Over 20 museums in this small area. Very walkable.
549 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Museum District
Over 20 museums in this small area. Very walkable.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StCars from prior year's parades. Very funky museum. Worth a visit.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Autos de Arte
140 Heights BlvdCars from prior year's parades. Very funky museum. Worth a visit.
Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1406 Kirby DrIf you have a child over 6 months through adulthood, this is one of the nation's best kid's museums.
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Museo de los Niños de Houston
1500 Binz StIf you have a child over 6 months through adulthood, this is one of the nation's best kid's museums.
Steps from the famed Menil Collection, the minimalistic patio at Bistro Menil allows the sweeping views of the surrounding Menil Park to take center stage. Walk the grounds before settling in on the patio with a bottle of vino and a charcuterie board.
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Bistro Menil
1513 W Alabama StSteps from the famed Menil Collection, the minimalistic patio at Bistro Menil allows the sweeping views of the surrounding Menil Park to take center stage. Walk the grounds before settling in on the patio with a bottle of vino and a charcuterie board.