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Piatto Ristorante (Galleria)
$$$$•Italian•5(1,114)Piatto Ristorante is owned and operated by John Marion Carrabba of the famed Carrabba family, who created the menu from recipes passed down through four generations. The home-style Italian food found at Piatto Ristorante pleases the palate, as well as touches the heart. John personally oversees all details, making sure that his guests have a fantastic culinary experience. Piatto Ristorante offers full-service catering, private banquet rooms, box lunches and delivery.Bandista
$$$$•Cocktail Bar•4.9(363)Bandista is a hidden cocktail bar within Four Seasons Hotel Houston, styled as a modern speakeasy inspired by the lounges of the 1920s. Concealed behind a bookcase, the intimate bar specializes in inventive cocktails, rare spirits, reimagined classics and original creations. The cocktail laboratory uses innovative techniques and distinctive presentations to create its drinks. With just 20 seats and no standing room, Bandista offers an intimate speakeasy experience in downtown Houston, welcoming hotel guests and non-hotel guests, with walk-ins available based on availability for an intimate night out.
Handies Douzo - Montrose
$$$$•Sushi•4.9(260)Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar. Following the popularity in the Heights, the team opened its second location in Montrose. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee are excited to join the trendy neighborhood.Handies Douzo - Spring Branch
$$$$•Sushi•4.9(117)Trendy sushi bar focusing on handrolls and serving beer, wine, sake, and sake cocktails.
Masraff's
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.9(4,065)Masraffs, long recognized as a premier restaurant in Houston, offers affordable elegance, attentive service, impeccably prepared and exquisitely fresh American cuisine created with the best ingredients from around the world.Coarse by The Smoke
$$$$•Contemporary Southern•4.9(70)Coarse, led by Chef Reginald Scott, is a modern Southern restaurant in Independent Heights, Houston, serving elevated casual Southern cuisine rooted in culture and seasonal ingredients. This chef-driven concept moves beyond traditional barbecue, offering refined comfort dishes and thoughtfully composed plates.
The signature Fried Green Tomatoes with Smoked Catfish Dip and Hot Sauce Caviar captures the spirit of the menu — Southern at heart, elevated in execution. With rotating seasonal offerings and a warm, modern atmosphere, Coarse is ideal for lunch, date nights, and group dining.
If you’re searching for Southern food in Houston or a chef-led neighborhood restaurant in Independent Heights, Coarse delivers bold flavor in an approachable setting.
BYOB with corking fee.
Bar Doko
$$$$•Japanese•4.9(62)Bar Doko is an homage to the bar and cocktail culture in the birthplace of Japanese bartending — Ginza, Tokyo. Our experience is deeply rooted in Omotenashi, a philosophy of attentive and wholehearted hospitality. We only have 16 seats so be sure to make a reservation. Business casual dress is encouraged.
Should your plans change, please call us or use the OpenTable app to cancel. A no-show fee of $25 per person may apply.Emilia's Havana
$$$$•Cuban•4.8(168)Discreetly located next to The Annie Café & Bar, Emilia's Havana is an intimate speakeasy with the golden glamour of 1950s Cuba. With moody lighting, vintage charm, and a Latin pulse, the 50-seat lounge invites you into a world of refined revelry.
Savor bold, reimagined Cuban-inspired cocktails, bottle service, and a curated wine list along with a dinner menu and Latin-inspired small plates.
Live "bossa nova style" music is performed at every seating by our house band along with late night tunes by local DJs on Friday and Saturday.
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - Tomball
$$$$•Mexican•4.9(31)Enriching lives one taco at a time by serving the highest quality Tex-Mex at the lowest price possible.Mezzanotte Ristorante
$$$$•Italian•4.9(1,896)Mezzanotte is a unique blend of fine restaurant and bar elements fused together to not only offer an unbelievable culinary experience but a place to truly relax and enjoy life.
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- NNicoleCleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThe food, atmosphere and service outstanding. The flavors in the food omg. It's an experience and the vibes are amazing! This is a must do. I got the recommendation to come here from another restaurant owner and I was not disappointed. Will make this a priority on my return to HoustonMore infoChopnBlok$$$$• African• Montrose•4.8
- LLaurieGoldNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFantastic find in Houston! Squash blossoms and short ribs ravioli a must! A lovely room with a god buzz and excellent service. Would return if I’m back in HoustonMore infoBludorn$$$$• American• Montrose•4.8
- LLaToyaHouston •7 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIt was my 50th birthday and the food, customer service, attention to detail was outstanding. I received a personalized written birthday card and a wrapped gift from the restaurant. The management checked on our table several times. I will be having my celebrations at this place every year.More infoSteak 48 - Houston$$$$• Steakhouse• River Oaks•4.9
- RrahulGoldHouston •27 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe went there for a weeknight dinner for our son's birthday - our server was great and went out of his way to make his evening special. The food was solid - from the sushi to the popcorn chicken to the burgers. We'll go back.More infoHudson House - River Oaks$$$$• American• River Oaks•4.7
- JJulietteGoldLas Vegas •1 review5.0Dined on 28 Oct 2026I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH!!!! no notes it’s fantasticMore infoRosie Cannonball$$$$• Contemporary American• Montrose•4.7
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A large city known for energy production, shipping, and technology, Houston offers many opportunities to try Texas’ best dishes. Texas is known for expansive cattle ranches raising quality beef, so it’s no surprise that it’s easy to find fine steakhouses and funky burger joints in Houston. Another specialty in the city is barbecue. In Houston, you will find pork ribs and beef brisket slow smoked over mesquite and oak. With its location on the Texas coastline, fresh-caught Gulf seafood is also a favorite. Seafood dishes boiled, baked, blackened or fried are among the most sought after in the city. Looking for something spicy? Don't miss out on the local Tex-Mex cuisine.
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