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1. Le Jardinier - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(218)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Heights / Washington
Booked 7 times today
Le Jardinier is a foodie's paradise, offering a unique French culinary experience by Michelin-starred Chef Alain Verzeroli. Reviews rave about its 'artfully crafted dishes' that are 'delicious with unique taste', complemented by an ambiance that's 'beautiful, classy, and reminiscent of some places in New York'. The 'fresh ingredients, creative menu, and sophisticated dishes' make it a 'real treat' that is 'worth the experience'.
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2. Uchi Houston
4.8
Exceptional(4517)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Montrose
Booked 92 times today
Bringing its hallmark level of quality and service to an urban location, Uchi Houston made its debut in 2012 in the former historic Felix space on Westheimer. Melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe, the menu features items culled from both Uchi and Uchiko in Austin, along with signature seasonal items created by our Chef team. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!
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3. Brasserie 19
4.8
Exceptional(2723)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • River Oaks
Booked 31 times today
Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
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4. La Griglia - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(2859)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 77 times today
La Griglia continues its tradition of a true Houston staple at our new address, 2817 W Dallas Street. La Griglia’s menu is a blend of signature dishes with new creations featuring simple, uncomplicated ingredients elegantly presented. A significant portion of our exceptional ingredients are sourced from Italy and act as inspiration for the new offerings. With a striking, modern look and feel, La Griglia features sleek finishes such as marble and brass juxtaposed by the warmth of supple leathers and crisp white tablecloths. The restaurant includes an intimate main dining room, a wine room, and an expansive courtyard and bar for dining and cocktails, allowing for guests to experience a range of environments based on the occasion.As a courtesy to all our guests, we maintain a business casual dress code. No beachwear, gym attire, hats, baseball caps, shorts, flip flops, or athletic apparel is allowed. Admittance is at the discretion of management.
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5. Mastro's Steakhouse - Houston
4.8
Exceptional(4151)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 83 times today
Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.
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6. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Heights
4.8
Exceptional(366)
Price: Expensive
• Tex-Mex • Heights / Washington
Booked 46 times today
Bienvenidos, y'all! Inspired by long days on the Gulf, late nights on the ranch and the colorful creations of our abuela, our family's Kitchen & Cantina showcases the rich foods and traditions we grew up with on both sides of the border. Nothing matches the flavor of food grilled over mesquite. Try wood-fired Texas quail swaddled in homemade tortillas, jalapeno rellanos stuffed with house-made chorizo and sizzling, family-style parrilladas - huge mixed platters of wild game and fresh vegetables, topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco - a unique spin on Houston barbeque. Our days begin roasting chilies and tomatoes, rolling fresh tortillas in our bakery and wringing every last drop of Ruby Red grapefruit for cocktails. We hand-grind our own sausage and hand-trim every ounce of meat in our butchery, then anoint it with the savory seasonings and marinades we've honed over generations. A few margaritas on our patio and you've found your new casa sweet casa.
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7. Ruggles Black -West Alabama
4.5
Awesome(798)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 26 times today
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.
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8. Eunice
4.7
Exceptional(2659)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 21 times today
Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails
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9. Willie G's
4.6
Exceptional(3858)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 54 times today
Located in the heart of Uptown Houston and next to The Post Oak Hotel, Willie G’s Seafood offers a dining experience that features innovative and fresh menu items inspired by a passion for fresh gulf coast seafood and focusing on local, seasonal offerings.
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10. Lucille's
4.5
Awesome(2420)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Museum District
Booked 39 times today
Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.
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  • SharonVIP
    Houston •42 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Service was very slow. It appeared that one waiter was covering the entire dining room. He wasn't very attentive. Cocktails were made well, and of good size. We ordered two appetizers: the Hamachi crudo and the taleggio cuscini. We didn't care for either one. My husband had the lobster bisque and said it was the best he had ever had. My daughter and I had the pasta alla ruota which is served tableside and was absolutely delicious. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday, and I told them in my reservation that I was bringing in a custom cake. They called me 2 hours prior to arrival and said they saw that we were having a birthday celebration and told us they don't allow outside cakes. Kind of irritated me that they didn't say something two weeks ago so we could have made reservations somewhere else. They did not offer a birthday dessert either. Not sure if we will go back.
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    La Griglia - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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    4.7
  • MaureenVIP
    New York City •35 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Everything was excellent, the service from the greeting at the front door all the way through to the busers and servers, food was delicious!
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    Mastro's Steakhouse - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Galleria / Uptown
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    4.8
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Mar 2025
    5 stars in all categories - by far best special occasion restaurant in Houston right now. Worth the splurge !
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    Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
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    4.7
  • Scott
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Mar 2025
    Best sushi/sashimi in Houston so far. Service was absolutely incredible. We had a table and will try the bar seating next time. Big thumbs up all round
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    Uchi HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Montrose
    •
    4.8
  • DonnaVIP
    Houston •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Mar 2025
    The staff was extremely pro and very courteous. Escargot and carpaccio are a must as well as the mussels! Great wine and cocktail selection from Campari Group. We celebrated Fat Tuesday there and they had a brass band come out. It was a treat! Bonne fete!
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    Brasserie 19Price: Very Expensive• French• River Oaks
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    4.8

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