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1. Street To Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(889)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 13 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.When booking your reservation, all children—regardless of age—must be included in the head count. 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.
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2. Aiko
4.9
Exceptional(348)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
Booked 33 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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3. Bungalow Downtown Dining
4.5
Awesome(1259)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown
Booked 52 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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4. Kiss Houston
4.6
Exceptional(271)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Northside
Booked 75 times today
Kiss Restaurant, Houston's original Vibe Dining Experience, brings an unparalleled combination of an elevated dining experience with weekly events and curated entertainment. A robust beverage program includes specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list, and champagne magnums served in sleek sexy contemporary interiors. The Cle' Group's 5th venue concept, in partnership with Prophet Hospitality Group. Available for special events and large party reservations.
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5. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown
4.7
Exceptional(490)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Downtown
Booked 58 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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6. The Nash
4.4
Awesome(113)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
The Nash, a Modern American restaurant and bar, offers diners a dynamic yet laid-back style, serving lunch, happy hour and dinner in the heart of downtown. Led by General Manager Timothy Contreras & James Beard Awarded Chef Tom Cunanan, the handsome space is located in the historic Star formerly known as the Texaco Building, that features an impressive floor to ceiling bar and open kitchen. This inviting ambience makes for the ideal spot for happy hour, late afternoon cocktails or dinner.
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7. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
4.8
Exceptional(3285)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Side
Booked 86 times today
The Original Ninfa's on NavigationLocated on Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston, the Original Ninfa's was all started with Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's creative TexMex recipes. These led to the introduction of fajitas & Mexican cuisine to North America which gained immediate success.If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's on Navigation is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on the outdoor deck, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy the great restaurant experience.
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8. Toro Toro
4.6
Exceptional(607)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 12 times today
An exciting new destination for elevated dining has arrived. Chef Richard Sandoval brings his award-winning global Pan Latin Steakhouse concept to Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Rooted in the celebration of the vibrant flavors and convivial dining culture of Central and South America, Toro Toro will offer guests a twist on the contemporary steakhouse experience with Pan-Latin flavors from Rodizio-style Churrasco and creative shareable small plates.Exceptional beverage options will complement the bold flavors of each dish with an expansive wine list highlighting Latin wines and unique Latin cocktails, all hand-muddled with the freshest ingredients and artful garnishes.Toro Toro is located on the third floor of Four Seasons Hotel Houston. $6 Valet Parking for restaurant guests.
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9. Koya - Houston
3.6
Very Good(119)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Midtown
Booked 20 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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10. The Federal Grill - Downtown
4.5
Awesome(168)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 6 times today
Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Where precision cooking meets quality ingredients in a tribute to classic American cuisine. Dining experiences are complemented by an exceptional whiskey and cocktail list—the essence of the Federal Experience. This location also will serve lunch, happy hour, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch – and will offer catering to our downtown neighbors. New to this location will be a grab-and-go coffee bar, which will offer pastries, sandwiches, and salads throughout the day – and a variety of locally owned 4WD Coffee drinks.

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  • Dreana
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My first experience was overall AMAZING! Can’t remember our servers name, but she was outstanding as well! We came for valentines & had the best night ever. Will be back! 10/10!!!
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    MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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    4.5
  • Elijah
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The wait was a tad long even with a reservation (but they can’t really be blamed that Valentine’s Day happened to fall on a Friday anyhow) Once we were seated we had waters brought out and our very friendly server took incredible care of my partner and I. The food was delicious and everything I hoped it would be, there were two live music groups walking around and playing great music as well which added great atmosphere. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough to anyone, I’m sure you’ll be seated much faster on a better night as well so I wouldn’t bet on knocking this place because of it.
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    Arnaldo Richards' PicosPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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    4.8
  • Geetu
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our dinner was amazing on Valentines Day! It was my husband’s first time there and he couldn’t stop bragging. The service, the food, the ambience was excellent!
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    North Italia – BLVDPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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    4.7
  • MelissaVIP
    New York City •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This restaurant is on Houston Chronicles top 20 for a reason, best Thai food in town! Be warned, the mild is hot!
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
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    4.7
  • VictoriaSVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was an excellent experience on our first time here. My girlfriends and I meet weekly at different restaurants throughout Houston and we decided to give The Rustic a try. The host, James, that greeted us as we each arrived was very friendly and welcoming; telling us a bit about the restaurant and the live performances on weekends. The food was exceptional and well priced. The noise level was very good despite the size of the dining room. Parking was what we expect at the Uptown Park location but none of us had any issues as we all arrived at different times. Overall a great experience. We plan to return and bring our guys next time
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    The Rustic Houston Uptown ParkPrice: Moderate• American• West Side
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    4.3

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