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1. Chama Gaucha - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(3476)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 120 times today

Welcome to Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse – where the ultimate dining experience awaits! Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other, as we offer an authentic taste of Brazil with our prime cut meats and unwavering commitment to superior service. Our expert gauchos skillfully carve an array of succulent, mouthwatering cuts right at your table, allowing you to savor the flavors and tenderness with every bite.But it's not just the extraordinary dishes that set us apart; it's the service that elevates your visit to unforgettable heights. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring that every moment of your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Chama Gaucha promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

2. Bari Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(488)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 44 times today

BARI THE SIMPLE JOY OF ITALIANThere is a casual, effortless style found in Italy that has us falling in love over and over. It’s an elegant simplicity that is found in legendary food, cities, art, fashion, and everyday life. A spirit the world is instinctively attracted to. A nuanced approach that crosses generations and always in style. When it comes to Italian food…a balance between classic and modernity. Along comes Bari where diners experience respect for Italian food in a setting that evokes the stylish glamour of Milan and Rome. Serving classic dishes found from the mountains to the sea.

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3. Le Colonial - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(3727)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 50 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s, located in the heart of one of America’s largest and most diverse cities. A lavish downstairs dining room is adorned with period photography, overhead fans and leather banquettes, and flanked by a Parisian-Style sidewalk café. A dramatic staircase leads to a second level lounge, where a large bar, mahogany millwork and plush seating create the perfect atmosphere for cocktails and light fare. Dress Code: Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer athletic line of any kind and model, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments, and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps indoors. Seasonal changes may apply.Seasonal changes may apply.Gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We only allow a maximum of 4 for splitting checks.

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4. North Italia – BLVD

4.7

Exceptional(4126)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 53 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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5. Fogo de Chao - Houston

4.1

Excellent(2907)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 206 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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6. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(323)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • River Oaks

Booked 23 times today

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC NOVEMBER 17During the day TEN is ideal for business lunches, both formal and casual; and at night transitions to a sexy, chic dining experience with unique sushi creations and takes on traditional Asian dishes. The decor features large, indoor cherry blossom images, high ceilings, recessed pink lighting and street art throughout. Thoughtful, delicate details are strewn about the gorgeous space. Grab a seat in the dining room, sushi bar or full service bar.

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7. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1026)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 45 times today

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room. Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, piadinas and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

8. Balboa Surf Club

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4.8

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 25 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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9. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(387)

Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 52 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."

10. State of Grace

4.8

Exceptional(3347)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • River Oaks

Booked 33 times today

State of Grace is a coastal, South Texas neighborhood restaurant in the refurbished Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center. Elegant but casual, its elevated comfort food by executive chef Bobby Matos is executed at the highest level in a welcoming, beautiful space. The jubilant medley of old favorites played with new spice, accent, and freshness lends itself to southern, American, Latin, Gulf Coast, German and Asian influences. Chef-owner Ford Fry’s first venture outside of Atlanta, State of Grace is located in the neighborhood where Ford grew up and nods to his childhood memories fused with Houston’s evolution into a melting pot of cultures and cuisines.

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John
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We were seated immediately. It was very busy. Saturday night and a full house! The staff is just outstanding and running 100 miles per hour in all directions….very courteous and helpful. THE BEST SALAD BAR IN TEXAS…all the shrimp and salmon you can eat and then you can go back for more as much as you’d like and then the endless meat starts coming. Our favorite eating place. You will want to come back again and again.
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Chama Gaucha - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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Candi
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and service! Wonderful experience overall.
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Fogo de Chao - HoustonPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.1
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Khushboo
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We went for my husbands birthday and it was a great time! The food was delicious. We had the pumpkin gnocchi and tartufata pizza. Our waiter, Oliver was a gem. He always made sure we were doing well and very attentive!! Thanks Oliver! Will definitely be back!
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Bari RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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4.7
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Emily
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was our first time trying North Italia and we absolutely will be returning. The waiter did a great job with recommendations and was extremely kind. We had the calamari and shrimp scampi as appetizers and they were both amazing! Then of course we had to try the vodka pasta and squid ink SOOOO good! We will definitely be returned very soon!
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North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.7
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Robin
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall we enjoyed our evening! Service was excellent as was the ambiance
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Le Colonial - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Galleria / Uptown
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4.7

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125 restaurants available nearby

1. Chama Gaucha - Houston

2. Bari Ristorante

3. Le Colonial - Houston

4. North Italia – BLVD

5. Fogo de Chao - Houston

6. TEN Sushi + Cocktail Bar - Houston

7. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

8. Balboa Surf Club

9. Hudson House - River Oaks

10. State of Grace

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