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Price: Moderate
• American • Montrose
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A photo of Ouisie's Table restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4764)
Price: Moderate
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 44 times today
Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.
A photo of The Marigold Club restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(196)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Montrose
Booked 29 times today
Welcome to The Marigold Club, where the opulence of Mayfair London meets the vibrant energy of our beloved Houston. As the fourth jewel in the crown of Goodnight Hospitality, The Marigold Club embraces French cuisine while celebrating the global influences of London culture. Picture lavishly adorned interiors, exuding warmth and sophistication, where every detail whispers luxury.Helmed by Chef Partner Austin Waiter, our culinary journey transports you to the heart of French cuisine, reimagined through the lens of British dining clubs. From meticulously crafted dishes to impeccable service, and overflowing glasses of Champagne, every moment at The Marigold Club is a world where posh elegance meets lively Southern charm.
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4.7
Exceptional(2612)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 42 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
A photo of Le Jardinier - Houston restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(177)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Heights / Washington
Booked 7 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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4.8
Exceptional(53)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 45 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.
A photo of McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Uptown Park) restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3369)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 22 times today
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks brings the Pacific Northwest's favorite restaurant to Bayou City! We are conveniently located in the Uptown Park Shopping Center – off of Post Oak Boulevard and Loop 610 West. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.
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4.6
Exceptional(1553)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 29 times today
Bloom & Bee is an enchanting dining destination with a focus on fresh, locally-inspired cuisine. Reminiscent of a lush garden filled with gorgeous blooms, Bloom & Bee invites the outdoors in with extravagant floral accents, pastel colors and a wealth of natural light. Enjoy light sustainable dishes to hearty handmade pastas under an elaborate ceiling of blown glass flowers or on the elegant outdoor patio for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
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4.7
Exceptional(1451)
Price: Expensive
• Unspecified • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 36 times today
The Annie Café & Bar offers a fresh take on Texas-influenced American cuisine by award-winning Executive Chef Robert Del Grande. A concept from Houston-based Berg Hospitality Group and restaurateur Benjamin Berg, the revamped legendary restaurant provides Houstonians with a well-rounded, approachable menu in a vibrant, sophisticated atmosphere. We are open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and weekend brunch! We are also offering online ordering for curbside take-out and delivery at this link: https://www.theanniehouston.com/order-pickup#getting-started?location=houston
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4.7
Exceptional(401)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 74 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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  • donVIP
    Tampa / Central Florida West •46 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    David provided exceptional service. Each of our four meals were consumed with relish and left us pleasantly satisfied. Ouisie’s is a delightful venue for celebrating with friends. Highly recommend. Invite me to come along.
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    Ouisie's TablePrice: Moderate• American• Galleria / Uptown
    4.8
  • Susan
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We went to the Marigold club for afternoon tea and all I can say is outstanding. The first thing you see is how beautifully decorated it is and we were seated at a lovely table for two. The wait staff is very attentive. The sandwiches and scones or something I’ve never had and all were very tasty. The toffee scone is simply delicious and is followed by a dish of beautifully decorated little desserts. The tea is different from any tea I’ve ever had in Houston. We will be coming back here for other meals they do have a dinner menu, which we didn’t see but I’m sure it’s just as delicious as everything else. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.
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    The Marigold ClubPrice: Very Expensive• French• Montrose
    4.6
  • David
    New Orleans / Louisiana •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Beef is flank steak but prepared Parisian style unlike anywhere else in TX. Sole for 2 is the main of choice. Butterfly desert not to be missed, take photo of it. Order wine by the bottle, by glass is 4oz paring pour instead of typical 6. Well worth the wait for a reservation. Ignore sticker shock when the tab comes. A dining experience not to be missed. Don’t have to travel to France.
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    Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
    4.7
  • Stacy
    New Orleans / Louisiana •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Wonderful staff. Food was delicious! Great place for lunch with friends.
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    EunicePrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.7
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