Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Central Southwest

36 restaurants available nearby

1. March

4.9

Exceptional(41)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Montrose

Booked 4 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.

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2. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Galleria

4.8

Exceptional(8839)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 44 times today

Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.

3. Grace's

4.8

Exceptional(4301)

Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 16 times today

Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is primarily first come, first served. If you do not see the time you want available online, please call us directly. When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food.

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4. Sophie Cocktail and Terrace Bar

3.7

Very Good(141)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 13 times today

Art meets fashion in a deliciously romantic South of France setting. Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar will debut in the Montrose neighborhood, July 2024. The next see-and-be-seen nightlife destination will feature two distinct concepts, including Downstairs, Sophie's living room, an intimate cocktail bar, and an expansive second-floor open-air terrace bar. The menu will boast both signature and presentation-based cocktails, extensive selections of domestic and French wines, plus a delightful selection of Mediterranean tapas-style bites. Poised to be a neighborhood staple, Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar will be open seven days a week, offering guests a variety of programming from happy hour, DJ nights, live music, weekend brunch, and more!

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5. Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou

4.8

Exceptional(5542)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • River Oaks

Booked 48 times today

Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou is a prime spot for celebrating birthdays. As per the reviews, the restaurant's excellent service and top-notch food make every birthday dinner a memorable event. With its beautiful setting and personalized attention, it's a favorite for birthday celebrations, as noted in the reviews such as 'We celebrated a birthday and it was fabulous!', 'We celebrated a friend’s 60th birthday and it was fabulous!' and 'We spent my birthday here and the food, service and ambience were all perfect.'

6. MAD

4.6

Exceptional(2459)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • River Oaks

Booked 8 times today

No passport required to take a trip to MAD. Here, Madrid’s famous nightlife meets the finest in Spanish gastronomy. Immerse yourself in inventive tapas, an avant-garde ambiance, and exceptional wood-fired rice, fish, and asador-inspired selection of premium meats. Savor exquisite gin & tonics, craft cocktails, and selections from our world-class wine cellar.Michelin-starred Chef Luis Roger leads the talented culinary teams at both sister restaurant BCN (✽) and MAD. At MAD, guests enjoy an immersive atmosphere featuring shareable tapas - like our Jamon Iberico or Bravas Tomas - alongside Josper-cooked seafood, meats and our signature Spanish rices.At MAD, utilizing the highest-quality ingredients, boundless creativity, and a spirit of delightful surprise guide everything we do. The moon is our only limit.

7. Loch Bar-Houston

4.8

Exceptional(1177)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • River Oaks

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Loch Bar - Houston! Located River Oaks District, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern featuring one of the area’s largest raw bar and seafood menus. The food menu is complemented by a wide selection of local craft beer, handcrafted cocktails and one of Texas’ most substantial whiskey lists. Loch Bar also features live music 7 days a week! Loch Bar’s menu incorporates some of the East Coast’s most popular seafood dishes while utilizing local and Gulf seafood. The Loch Bar beverage program centers around one of the region’s largest whiskey lists, in addition to dozens of local craft beers and expertly crafted cocktails.

8. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4771)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 7 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.

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9. Chama Gaucha - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(3515)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 74 times today

Chama Gaucha in Houston is a perfect choice for birthday celebrations. Many reviewers have praised it for offering an amazing dining experience, with the expert gauchos serving succulent, mouthwatering cuts of meat right at your table. The attentive and knowledgeable staff make the dining experience even more memorable. It's no surprise that many customers choose it for special occasions like birthdays.

10. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2613)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 7 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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Kristy
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely amazing dinner and service. Thank you for another wonderful Christmas Eve dinner tradition!
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Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - GalleriaPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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Alex
Houston •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful as always. Food was delicious and we had a great Christmas Eve meal. Service was a bit choppy at points (for example it took us almost 30 minutes to get salt and pepper, and a split salad only half came out) but we chalk that up to the Christmas crowd and tight staffing. Other than that, a wonderful experience. The second floor porch alcove is potentially the most pretty table in Houston and the noise level is far better than the ground floor
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Brenner's Steakhouse on the BayouPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• River Oaks
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4.8
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Evelyn
Central Texas •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Absolutely loved our experience! Incredible food and service. Worth every penny.
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MarchPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Montrose
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4.9
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ColinVIP
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Ton and Trey were excellent servers and were very warm and welcoming. They took excellent care of us and even had their manager, Todd, help us with an extra question we had. We really appreciated Todd taking the time to talk to us! Probably one of the best times we have been to Graces!
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Grace'sPrice: Expensive• American• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
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4.8
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Landon
Houston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 2, 2024
Beautiful bar with wonderful staff. They were lovely and very attentive to our needs. Drinks were a bit pricey but delicious so I couldn’t complain.
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Sophie Cocktail and Terrace BarPrice: Expensive• French• Montrose
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3.7

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. March

2. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Galleria

3. Grace's

4. Sophie Cocktail and Terrace Bar

5. Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou

6. MAD

7. Loch Bar-Houston

8. Ouisie's Table

9. Chama Gaucha - Houston

10. Eunice

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