Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in W. University / Med Center

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(160)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 10 times today

Michelin-starred Le Jardinier is a unique and refined restaurant from Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli located in The Museum of Fine Arts Houston.Rooted in timeless French approach, Chef Verzeroli has created a menu where plants play a prominent role: seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh herbs, and greens are complemented by wild and sustainable fish with local Texas meats. All our breads are gluten-free and baked in house.Le Jardinier's light-filled space will evoke a feeling of relaxed-luxury and incorporate custom art pieces with outdoor dining set within an Isamu Noguchi-designed sculpture garden. In 2024, Le Jardinier was awarded one Michelin Star at Texas' Inaugural Michelin Guide.

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2. Handies Douzo - Montrose

4.9

Exceptional(52)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Montrose

Booked 32 times today

Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar. Following the popularity in the Heights, the team brings its second location to Montrose in 2022. 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.

3. Bayou & Bottle

4.7

Exceptional(131)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Conceptualized by Chef Richard Sandoval, Bayou & Bottle brings a chic bourbon bar to downtown Houston, serving flavourful cuisine inspired by Houston’s melting pot of cultures. Featuring over 200 whiskies, Bayou & Bottle is a bar destination complete with vintage barware, exquisite whiskey flights, large TVs to catch the game and even personalized bourbon lockers where the most discerning bourbon connoisseurs can store their favourite bottles. Each bartender is a Certified Bourbon Steward, masterfully knowledgeable in spirit, and happy to share – be it whiskey, wine, beer or craft cocktail. In between signature dishes, guests can enjoy the Topgolf Swing Suites, the first game simulator of their kind in the world.For large groups of 10 or more, please contact Clairesse.Harmon@fourseasons.com

4. Balboa Surf Club

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4.8

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 34 times today

Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

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5. Bungalow Downtown Dining

4.5

Awesome(1207)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 29 times today

Bungalow Downtown Dining is a collection of intimate spaces with multiple dining areas offering a host of options tailored to our guests' specific needs. Guests can choose from a vibrant and high energy bar that features a variety of luxurious libations, a beautiful dining room with gold accents and plush velvets booths, multiple private dining spaces as well as our state of the art roof top patio with downtown views. Bungalow's menus offers numerous options to suit almost any dining experience or preference. Our steaks are offered in small and large cuts, and side dishes are designed to please everyone at the table. The appetizer selections feature items that are a great beginning to dinner and can be enjoyed with your favorite libation from our wine or craft cocktail menu.If you are looking to enjoy a quick bite in the bar with a colleague or a great night out for dinner with family and friends, Bungalow can accommodate your needs. Please visit our website for full our dress code

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6. Terrace 54 Bar + Table

4.3

Awesome(92)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • W. University / Med Center

Booked 4 times today

Experience our seasonal menu focused on the joy of nourishing food with a contemporary take on New American cuisine. Terrace 54 Bar + Table combines flavors influenced by culinary traditions found throughout the region. The seasonal menu showcases the freshest locally sourced produce from the area’s sustainable farmers. Signature items include crispy fried cauliflower, creamy cacio e pepe, and mouth-watering lamb meatballs accompanied by roasted garlic tzatziki sauce, feta, and grilled naan.Led by our Executive Chef, the restaurant offers traditional breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, and is poised to be a dining and socializing destination with daily social hours offering food and beverage specials both inside and on the terrace. Pair the menu’s culinary delights with crafted cocktails courtesy of the expert mixologists at Terrace 54 Bar + Table.

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7. Walker Street Kitchen-Houston Marriott Marquis

4.4

Awesome(73)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

At our restaurant we celebrate the deep connection between Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our chefs are inspired by all that the Gulf Coast and the adjacent lands have to offer; fusing a multitude of cultural and geographical influences in to a culinary feast. By applying contemporary yet time-honored techniques, we ensure the food is always on trend. The menu is understated in its simplicity and provides even the most discerning diner with a plethora of choices. The restaurant is ideal for a light and vigorous business breakfast with colleagues or for a more unhurried affair with family and friends. Our breakfast buffet offers unique options for a healthy start to your day. We want you to experience exploding flavors combined with amazing service.Every Saturday and Sunday indulge in our famous weekend Brunch from 11:00am till 2:00pm. Reservations highly recommended.

8. Irma's Southwest

4.6

Exceptional(703)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican / Southwestern • Downtown

Irma’s Southwest along with Irma’s Original have been household names in downtown food scene for over 17 years. Headed by the leadership of Louis Galvan and Irma Galvan, recipient of the 2008 James Beard Award. Irma’s Southwest Grill is a casual elegant restaurant where you will enjoy some of the best Mexican food you will ever have north of the Mexican border. Our menu showcases some of the classic Mexican dishes including Carne Guisada, Pork Carnitas and Chile Relleno but it also incorporates Texas Wild Game in the form of Axis Barbacoa and Nilgai Tamales. Come to Irma’s and let yourself be completely mesmerized by our amazing food. Whether you are looking for a hearty lunch, a quick bite before a baseball game or a full dinner Irma’s Southwest is your destination in downtown.

9. Ginger & Fork

4.9

Exceptional(939)

Price: Moderate

• Cantonese • Heights / Washington

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Ginger & Fork! We are limited in our reservation capacity, and reservations of over 4 guests must be made by calling only. If you are unable to make a reservation online, please call the restaurant directly at 713-861-8883. Reservations are required for guaranteed seating.Ginger & Fork will offer gracious hospitality and service, high quality food, and exotic drinks in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Mary’s vision for Ginger & Fork is to create a place where she and all of her customers can reconnect with old friends, as well as form new friendships.

10. 1600 Bar + Grille

4.1

Excellent(200)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Fresh ingredients and culinary innovation meet at the traditional Texas table. From locally sourced, seasonal produce to inventive signature dishes, this casual and family-friendly restaurant infuses farm-to-fork freshness and just-picked flavors into every bite.

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Kedrick
Houston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was 1st class from the hosts to servers to the food. Excellent dining experience.
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Bungalow Downtown DiningPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown
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4.5
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Lori
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent service from the moment we walked in. Hand rolls are top notch along with the staff. Make reservations...this place was hoppin' by 7:00, and it's all bar-seating. We will definitely be back!
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Handies Douzo - MontrosePrice: Moderate• Sushi• Montrose
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4.9
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Denver / Colorado •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Took our friends to dinner to celebrate their recent wedding and our wedding anniversary. Had the chef’s tasting with wine pairings. Everything was exceptional. The food was excellent and the wine pairings were perfect. The service was fantastic as well. Overall, a wonderful experience. We will definitely return. Unlike some of the Michelin starred restaurants we have visited in Europe, this is a more relaxed experience which we appreciated.
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Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
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4.7
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Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Nov 2024
Excellent restaurant. 5/5 in all areas. Had the Miso Salmon and it was some of the best tasting Salmon I’ve had in a long time. My guest enjoyed their meal as well. Staff is very friendly and everything was served in a timely manner. Best dining experience I’ve had in Houston so far.
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Balboa Surf ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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heather
Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Great service and even better craft cocktails. I will be back!
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Bayou & BottlePrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Downtown
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4.7

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Le Jardinier - Houston

2. Handies Douzo - Montrose

3. Bayou & Bottle

4. Balboa Surf Club

5. Bungalow Downtown Dining

6. Terrace 54 Bar + Table

7. Walker Street Kitchen-Houston Marriott Marquis

8. Irma's Southwest

9. Ginger & Fork

10. 1600 Bar + Grille

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