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1. CASE Chocolates
4.9
Exceptional(59)
Price: Very Expensive
• Dessert • Southeast Houston
Booked 9 times today
CASE Chocolates is the world's first chocolate and cocktail speakeasy. Our tasting experiences take you through fine and unique cacaos combined with high-end spirits and cocktails. Our space is meant to spark delight and joy, and we can't wait to welcome you in soon!Our promise is a one-of-a-kind journey through chocolates in an unforgettable atmosphere.Please arrive on time for the best experience. Plan ahead as parking is limited to a small lot and street parking. You must enter through Sampson St., Suite E. No-shows and cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of $68 per person. Each tasting comes with 3 cocktail and chocolate pairings. Tastings start at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays and are approximately 90 minutes per tasting.
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2. Street To Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(826)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 43 times today
Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.
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3. Aiko
4.9
Exceptional(288)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Booked 23 times today
Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee have over 25 years of combined experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi. They established their culinary careers in Houston where they worked together for years before creating their own restaurants.Pham and Lee teamed up to bring new curated dining concepts to Houston’s food scene and kicked off a series of omakase pop-up dinners called Secret Taste. Pham and Lee then opened Kokoro in the Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown Houston followed by Handies Douzo in the Houston Heights.Aiko is the newest concept from the team featuring a sushi bar and seated dining.
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4. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(436)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
Taste Kitchen + Bar, located in Downtown at 420 Main Street, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment.
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5. Koya - Houston
3.7
Very Good(68)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Midtown
Booked 11 times today
At Koya Houston, our vision is simple yet profound—to create a space where passion meets palate, where every detail, from the carefully plated dishes to the dynamic performances, contributes to an unforgettable experience. We strive to redefine the boundaries of dining, inviting you to savor not just exquisite flavors but to immerse yourself in a world of artistry and entertainmentJoin us at Koya Houston, where each night is a celebration of culinary excellence, performance, and the joy of shared moments. We look forward to making your visit an extraordinary one.
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6. Kulture Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(328)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Downtown
We are on the strip of Avenida de las Americas with access from George R. Brown Convention Center. Kulture is an innovative dining concept providing a national platform where Chefs share & create their take on the diaspora of Southern/African cultures allowing the food to tell the story. Food influence span the Caribbean, Spain, Asia, Mexico, & European delicacies. Sharing this experience with the Houston Community and visitors alike. WE ARE CASHLESS. Reservations require a CC hold, NO EXCEPTIONS. No shows are automatically charged after 15 min. grace period. Large party reservations of 6+ must have full party present to be sat (Fri-Sun). If full party isn't present within 15 min. grace period, your table will be released.We offer complimentary 2hr. parking located at 701 Avenida N. Parking Garage behind the restaurant. Live Music offered every Friday & Saturday night from 9pm-11pm. After Hour bar bites available 9pm - 10pm. Brunch served every Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am-3pm.
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7. Diana American Grill
4.5
Awesome(1303)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
Diana American Grill is a pre-theater dinner or lunch dining experience. We are open only on show nights and lunch for weekend matinee shows. We would love to have you join us before your show!!!Our website www.dianaamericangrill.com for update menus and specials.
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8. Rosalie
4.5
Awesome(747)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
Rosalie delivers old-school Italian soul with a playful, intentional edge. Old-world Italian traditions meet bold, chef-driven interpretations and local influences to deliver a fresh, upscale take on the beloved "immigrant cuisine" that put Italian-American food on the map.
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9. The Rustic Houston Downtown
4.4
Awesome(47)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
At The Rustic, we proudly serve American food with a culinary flair. Every dish is crafted from fresh ingredients right in the heart of Houston. Enjoy a diverse selection of authentic Texas beers, wines, and spirits, or handcrafted mocktails. Come by for great food and live music, and soak in the vibrant ambiance from our award-winning patio. For larger group dining of more than ten, just give our team a call—we're here to help make your gathering a memorable one!
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10. Brasserie du Parc
4.5
Awesome(1328)
Price: Expensive
• French • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
We are an authentic French brasserie located on the ground floor of the landmark residential high-rise One Park Place overlooking Discovery Green. Come and join us for lunch or dinner to experience the French Culinary Cuisine that Chef Jose has to offer. For those of you looking where to go for after work drinks and bar bites, our Happy Hour menu is available daily at our bar area from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

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