Best Casual Restaurants in W. University / Med Center

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(161)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 83 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

2. Coppa Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(531)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village

Booked 78 times today

Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.

3. Milton's

4.7

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 32 times today

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

4. March

4.9

Exceptional(42)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Montrose

Booked 10 times today

In the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, MARCH Restaurant is an intimate Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Felipe Riccio. Serving both 6 and 9 course tasting menus, we study the gastronomy, history, and cultures of the region to answer the question:“What is Mediterranean cuisine?”After many years of personal and professional exploration of the Mediterranean – including extended stints at three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana and Azurmendi –Felipe has brought this spirit of exploration back to his home in Houston.The word ‘MARCH’ signifies an area of land on the border between two territories; a frontier between realms. The menu is the team’s love letter to the Mediterranean where we will explore the unique, layered evolution of its many connected cuisines, with beverage pairings/selections artfully curated by partner and Master Sommelier, June Rodil, and the acclaimed beverage team.

5. Tourão - Montrose

4.9

Exceptional(636)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Montrose

Booked 15 times today

We bring Churrasco-Rotisserie and cook all of the meat on Rodizio skewers right in front of you. The aromatic flavors are so intense, they might steal the show. We prepare different cuts of Certified Angus Beef, pork, lamb, shrimp, poultry, and beef and pork sausages, roasted slowly to maintain their natural flavors. Next, you’ll watch our Gauchos slice the meat off the cooking skewers as the juices flow onto your plate.

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6. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1050)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 51 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.

7. Bari Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(510)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 52 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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8. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(407)

Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 89 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."

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9. Annabelle Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(887)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 178 times today

Situated as the anchor restaurant of Autry Park, a 14-acre mixed-use Hanover development on Buffalo Bayou Park, Annabelle Brasserie will serve French cuisine lunch, dinner seven and weekend brunch in a lively atmosphere with picturesque views. *** Open for Grab & Go Coffee & Pastries Monday - Friday at 8:00am

10. State of Grace

4.7

Exceptional(3376)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks

Booked 49 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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LouizaVIP
Houston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Delicious dinner! Great ambience! Wonderful service!
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Coppa OsteriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Rice Village
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4.8
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pamVIP
Houston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Very retro Hollywood vibe, we loved it. Food was excellent, we shared a roll, the lobster pasta, and a steak.
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6
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Christina
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Celeste was absolutely amazing. We had a show to get to and she timed our courses very well. Inside is beautiful. The wine list is extensive and they have a great selection of Super Tuscans. We will be back!
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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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4.7
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CindyVIP
Houston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This is my second time at Milton’s. I love the vibe. The waitstaff is extremely seasoned. I know a few from other restaurants that I visited a lot, but are now closed. Milton’s was lucky to get them. The food is wonderful. The misto is my favorite, also the iceberg salad. The arancini is as good as I had in Sicily. The whole fish, Branzino, is stellar. It’s a very intimate and casual space.
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Private
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
The place has a nice setting and food I give it an 8 out of 10, you can never go wrong with Halal products but I do like the joint for the price it was my first time there.
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Tourão - MontrosePrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Montrose
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4.9

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

2. Coppa Osteria

3. Milton's

4. March

5. Tourão - Montrose

6. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

7. Bari Ristorante

8. Hudson House - River Oaks

9. Annabelle Brasserie

10. State of Grace

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