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A photo of Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Downtown restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2882)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 54 times today
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
A photo of House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Houston restaurant
4.1
Excellent(1426)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Discover authentic Southern dining at House of Blues Restaurant and Bar located on the 1st floor of 1204 Caroline St. From our family-style dishes and craft cocktails to the best in live music and folk art, our restaurants deliver an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out on live performances in our restaurant from 6PM to 9PM Wed-Sat!
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4.7
Exceptional(857)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 26 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.
A photo of Potente restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1942)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 17 times today
Potente is a sophisticated and upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston led by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Every dish is locally sourced and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Try our chef favorite homemade pasta with black truffles shaved table side, petite filet with pistachio gremolata and homemade desserts sure to delight!Our attire is relaxed formal. Shorts, hats, sneakers, torn clothing and sweat pants not permitted.
A photo of The Rustic Houston Downtown restaurant
4.3
Awesome(63)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 100 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!
A photo of Hudson House - River Oaks restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(407)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 65 times today
With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."
A photo of MaKiin restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(294)
Price: Very Expensive
• Thai • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 39 times today
The ultimate culinary journey at our award-winning Thai fine dining restaurant, where our masterful chef's innovative and unparalleled creations are sure to impress. With numerous accolades and awards, our chef uses only the finest and freshest ingredients to create culinary experiences like no other.
A photo of JŪN restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(643)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Heights / Washington
Booked 43 times today
Restaurant by Top Chef Alum, Chef Evelyn Garcia and Chef/Partner Henry Lu. New Asian American restaurant in the Heights serving chef inspired small to large dishes all meant to be shared. JŪN also has a full selection of craft beer from local brewers as well as an exciting wine list. If you are interested in booking party size 6 and more please email: booking@junbykin.com with your inquires.
A photo of Late August restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(88)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown
Booked 19 times today
The Late August name derives from the joyful time of year when the Sears catalog would arrive at your doorstep, bringing a deep desire and wonderment to all who would receive it and begin feverishly circling the items that would hopefully arrive for Christmas.Our restaurant, set in the previous Historic Downtown Sears building, seeks to bring that same wonder to guests through its atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Echoing the mission of Lucille's Hospitality, which is committed to “Serving the Past, Feeding the Future,” Late August’s menu explores the culinary heritages of Chef Chris Williams and Chef Sergio Hidalgo by bringing the dishes and flavors from both their youths and the experiences to date creating a culturally culinary celebration.
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4.4
Awesome(609)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown
Booked 16 times today
La Fisheria is known for fresh seafood and Mexican soul cuisine with fresh and traditional Mexican flavors. At our bar you will find a variety of exceptional signature cocktails. We also offer a spacious private dining room where we can host events up to 60 people.

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  • PatrickVIP
    Houston •33 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great food. Top service. Amazing Christmas Eve Dinner
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    PotentePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
    4.7
  • LeVIP
    Houston •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Sommelier was fantastic. Loved the wine and desert wine. Best Christmas dinner ever. Can’t wait for next year.
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    Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
    4.8
  • MaharaniVIP
    Greater Boston •17 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I guess timing is everything. We went around 2:30 and our orders got messed up - the appetizers, the entree. The only thing that they got correct was the drinks. The first time we visited was with our daughter and it was a better experience.
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    The Rustic Houston DowntownPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    4.3
  • Teresa
    Austin •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We arrived a little early for our reservation. We got a very friendly and informative greeting, and then we sat at the bar to have some drinks and look at the menu while we waited. Everyone was helpful and informative, including our main server. Here's what we got: Bangkok 75 My favorite of the drinks we had. Very dry but tasty and a great accompaniment to some of the richer food we had. STK Old Fashioned I was intrigued by the tobacco, but now I know that is not something I need to seek out. However, it was a good drink and was as described. The Sukhumvit A nice tasty cocktail. I might enjoy this one if I were not eating food alongside it, but as a pairing for a meal, it was more competitive than complimentary. Not a dig on the cocktail, just saying I think it is better on its own. Lamb Shank Massaman This was super tasty and rich without being heavy or overwhelming. Such a balanced dish with so many good flavors. I would love to have this again. It was not served with a knife, and in retrospect, I don't know why we didn't ask for one since we did get one with the Khao Soi. Khao soi Sounded great and I'm glad we tried it, but it was maybe my least favorite dish that we tried. It was good, it just wasn't up to how excellent the other dishes were. The beef was in large pieces in the bowl and was a little difficult to wrangle. They did bring one knife for the table, but maybe each person could use a knife. Pad See Ew Another amazing dish. I especially loved the texture of the noodles. I would get this again for sure. Garlic Green Beans Very good! Good combination of textures and flavors. Curry corn cake I did not try these, but the people who did thought they were ok. They said they would not get them again. Like with other things, they weren't bad, there were just better things. Mango Sticky Rice I really enjoyed this. The rice was perfect, and I appreciated that it was not super sweet. The savory notes along with the perfect mango were great.
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
    4.7
  • great2dine
    Houston •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 30 Sept 2023
    Restraurant perfect to grab a quick bite before concert. Wish menu offered a wider selection.
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    House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - HoustonPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
    4.1
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