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1. State of Grace
4.8
Exceptional(3347)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks
Booked 32 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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2. MaKiin
4.5
Awesome(270)
Price: Very Expensive
• Thai • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 32 times today
The ultimate culinary journey at our award-winning Thai fine dining restaurant, where our masterful chef's innovative and unparalleled creations are sure to impress. With numerous accolades and awards, our chef uses only the finest and freshest ingredients to create culinary experiences like no other.
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3. Upper Kirby Bistro
4.3
Awesome(676)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 2 times today
Remember the good ole days of Corner Table, 1919 Wine & Mixology, and The Brownstone? This Houston historical landmark venue is now open Tuesday – Sunday for corporate events, private and holiday parties! We are the perfect location with five unique venues for your special event or a weekly night out dining!Five Central is an Events, Dining, and Entertainment Center located in the heart of River Oaks. Here we feature five unique concepts under one roof offering full-catering, food, and beverage service for events as well as a full dining experience in our restaurant Upper Kirby Bistro.! Your one-stop-shop for Events, Dining, and Entertainment! • 15,000 total sq ft.• 600 standing capacity• Custom Theme Food and Drink Menus• Full-Service Catering & Events Staff• Meeting Facilities• $10 Valet, arrangements can be made for private service• Private breakout rooms• River Oaks District• Located Near I610 & I59• Turn-Key Venue Experience!
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4. Drake's Hollywood - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(129)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 78 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
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5. Hudson House - River Oaks
4.7
Exceptional(387)
Price: Moderate
• American • River Oaks
Booked 50 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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6. Grace's
4.8
Exceptional(4281)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 32 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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7. Street To Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(824)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 30 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.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 Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.
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8. Milton's
new
4.7
Exceptional(52)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Rice Village
Booked 14 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!
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9. Lombardi Cucina Italiana - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(707)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Westside
Booked 59 times today
*Please note- reservations are only accepted via OpenTable or by calling the restaurant directly*Lombardi Cucina Italiana is a celebration of authentic Italian cuisine with a modern touch. The menu features a large selection "fatto a Mano" pastas as well as an extensive array of fresh fish, meats and produce. The curated beverage program has a vast selection of worldly wines and handcrafted signature cocktails. Our forward thinking cocktail menu uses innovative ingredients from the kitchen, such as prosciutto, rosemary and amarene. The wine list will represent all main wine regions of the world, with a primary focus on the Italian Peninsula, Lombardi Cucina Italiana's atmosphere will remind you of an open air villa in Italy, surrounded by olive trees, Italian marble and Venetian Chandeliers. Their luxurious bar and cocktail lounge is the perfect setting for an evening of relaxation, while listening to live entertainment.
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10. Graffiti
4.7
Exceptional(300)
Price: Moderate
• American • Montrose
Booked 9 times today
An intimate all-day kitchen and bar inspired by the diverse Californian food scene and the “less is more” beachside lifestyle, Graffiti offers the rich coastal flavors of Mexico, the Big Sur region, the Mediterranean, and more. With only a handful of raw dishes, Graffiti's name comes from the creativity, originality, and inclusivity of street art – reflected in the approachability of its menu – presenting high quality ingredients in a relaxed package. Whether you stay for 30 minutes or for 3 hours, our selection of salads, pastas, proteins, crudos, caviar, frozen + craft cocktails, natural wines, sake, ice cold beer, and cold-pressed juices will transport you to a getaway state of mind – and keep you coming back for more. Join us for Happy Hour & Weekend Brunch, visit www.graffitiraw.com for details.Complimentary valet parking available, ask your server for validation when you dine. For parties of 8+ looking to dine with us, please email info@graffitiraw.com

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  • Emily
    Greater Boston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 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
  • larry
    Houston •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had a great birthday lunch with a friend. The lunch tasting menu was a fantastic way to sample a few courses, each of which was really tasty. Will definitely be back.
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
    •
    4.7
  • Tram
    Houston •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My 2 girlfriends & I had an amazing dinner experience. It was our first time dining at Makiin. The minute we walked in the door, the atmosphere felt warm & inviting— beautifully decorated. To start, we all ordered some mango cocktails, as recommended by our friendly & courteous waitress (Nan), which was very delicious. We then ordered 3 appetizers (papaya salad, fried dumplings & some other fried flat bread (?), 3 main dishes (shrimp drunken noodles, pumpkin & chicken curry, and mussels) to share, along with a sweet rice & mango dessert. The pumpkin & chicken curry and shrimp drunken noodles were the 2 star dishes for us. We plan to return.
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    MaKiinPrice: Very Expensive• Thai• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    •
    4.5
  • OpenTable Diner
    Houston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Musaafer is a unique experience...exquisite food; beautiful furnishings; attentive service. sections of the restaurant convey an old-school men's club vibe. other sections offer dining within curtained privacy. one doesn't dine at Musaafer if cost is a consideration. this restaurant is a cut way above any Indian food venue in Houston and is well worth the price. I appreciated being told that an automatic 20% gratuity is added to every bill. Staff is quite pleased with the newly awarded Michelin Star. well deserved!
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    MusaaferPrice: Very Expensive• Indian• Galleria / Uptown
    •
    4.8
  • Keithvip
    Houston •39 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 17, 2024
    Great food, drinks and service. Always enjoy eating at Pico's.
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    Arnaldo Richards' PicosPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    •
    4.8

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