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1. The Melting Pot - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(2321)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 23 times today
The Melting Pot Restaurant is where fun is cooked up fondue style. Our locally owned and operated restaurant is located 1.5 miles West of the Galleria on Westheimer. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, long overdue date night or celebrating with a group, Melting Pot is always a hit.We are the premier fondue restaurant, providing a casually elegant dining experience and an intimate atmosphere. The relaxing four-course experience begins with a cheese fondue prepared table side and fresh salads while your entrée pot heats up. You’ll simmer a variety of meats, seafood and vegetables in the cooking style of your choice. Each bite is hot, fresh and delicious and all entrées are accompanied by an array of dipping sauces. Chocolate fondue a curated wine selection, crafty cocktails, local and popular beers. Reservations are recommended but not required. Special events will sell out well in advance. Join Club Fondue for advanced notice and restaurant features and offers.
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2. CIEL
4.0
Excellent(587)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 22 times today
CIEL is a vibrant spot where food, drinks, and entertainment come together for an unforgettable experience. Reviews rave about the exciting atmosphere and live performances, calling it a unique concept in Houston. The French and Japanese cuisines get high praise as well, with many reviewers saying the food is delicious and unique.
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3. Emilia's Havana
4.6
Exceptional(75)
Price: Very Expensive
• Cuban • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 7 times today
Discreetly located next to The Annie Café & Bar, Emilia’s Havana is an intimate, 50-seat lounge reminiscent of a vibrant 1950s Cuban club with a luxe Latin vibe. The latest from Berg Hospitality Group, guests will enjoy inventive interpretations of classic and contemporary Cuban-inspired cocktails by the James Beard award winning mixologist, Alba Huerta, along with an elevated wine list and bottle service. Perfect for a post-dinner snack, the light, Latin-inspired small plates by Executive Chef Brian Sutton are not to be missed.* The highlight of the evening? The live “bossa nova style” music performed at every seating by our house band along with tunes by local DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. *PLEASE NOTE: Emilia’s Havana has lounge-style seating with Cuban-inspired small plates but does not have a full dinner menu.
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4. La Lucha
4.8
Exceptional(1435)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Heights / Washington
Booked 53 times today
An homage to the San Jacinto Inn, La Lucha offers a unique and indulgent menu complete with the freshest Gulf Coast-only oysters, shrimp, crab, warm biscuits and satisfying fried chicken dinners. Meaning “the Fight,” in reference to the Battle of San Jacinto, La Lucha embraces it’s rebellious side with its beverage selections, surprising guests with a variety of bubbly wines, outstanding craft beers and the essential stellar tequila and mezcal offerings. La Lucha’s comfortable atmosphere pays tribute to chef-owner Ford Fry’s childhood memories, meshes timeless and industrial with a few nods to the 70s.
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5. Downtown Aquarium
4.7
Exceptional(3065)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 94 times today
The Aquarium Restaurant offers guests an exciting and unique dining experience in an extraordinary setting. Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around the 150,000 gallon aquarium with excellent views of giant groupers, reticulated rays, majestic sawfish, and other fascinating creatures as they swim right by your table. The Aquarium is not only a feast for the eyes, but also for the palate. Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting.
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6. Valencia’s Tex-Mex Garage - Oak Forest
4.6
Exceptional(167)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • Northwest
Booked 4 times today
A bright modern Tex-Mex spot serving made from scratch recipes, Penny Mimosas & giant margaritas
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  • Rick
    Houston •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our overall experience was amazing as usual. Food was excellent, and Johnson proved excellent service. The bartender was very nice and helpful as we had some drinks at the bar while waiting for our guests. We always go there for New Years Eve.
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    The Melting Pot - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Galleria / Uptown
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    4.6
  • Susanne
    Orlando / Central Florida East •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Loved the restaurant and the atmosphere. We are easy customers and this was a lovely lunch watching the fish. I highly recommend it!
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    Downtown AquariumPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.7
  • Michael
    Baton Rouge / Lafayette •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Chris was a great waiter! Food wonderful- oysters, the collar fish and fried chicken!
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    La LuchaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Heights / Washington
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    4.8
  • PaneshaEGVIP
    Houston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Celebrated my birthday Saturday night with 14 of my amazing friends. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, the staff is friendly and the ambiance was beautiful. Tiffany who’s in charge of group reservations was amazing to work with, she was very detailed and communicated well in helping set up my party of 15. We had a variety of the appetizers, sushi rolls and the entrees were a great portion. I will definitely be back.
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    CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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    4
  • OpenTable Diner
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 2, 2025
    For date night this was an amazing experience. Live music Cuban style. The menu was great. The drinks were very tasty but very pricey minimum of $30 per drink no matter what you ordered. The cloak and dagger speakeasy feel was amazing.  it reminded me of the continental hotel from the movie John Wick highly recommend recommended.
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    Emilia's HavanaPrice: Very Expensive• Cuban• Galleria / Uptown
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    4.6

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