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4.7
Exceptional(867)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 38 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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4.8
Exceptional(230)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
Bandista is a swanky cocktail bar that offers an intimate, modern-day speakeasy experience. It's all about unique, creative cocktails and top-notch service. Reviewers rave about the 'great ambiance', 'excellent service' and 'delicious cocktails', with one stating it's a 'fantastic place to go with someone on a date or for some special occasion'. Another said it's a 'great place for an intimate date or catch up with a friend'. The bartenders are described as 'artistic' and 'highly educated', creating a truly special experience.
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4.1
Excellent(46)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Midtown
Booked 51 times today
A Diner's Choice Award winner for the last 12 years! Legendary Medium Rare offers a unique, prix fixe dining experience of artisan bread; a mixed green salad; prime, dry-aged steak (with our secret sauce); and hand-cut fries (Vegetarian option always available) in a relaxed, fun, environment. Please allow us 15 minutes to seat you after your full party has arrived and after checkin at our host stand. As we do only one thing, we do our best to make the food and experience exceptional and also a good value. We also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday's with a great bottomless prix fixe including French Toast, Steak and Eggs, Eggs Benedict and Bloody Marys, Mimosas and Screwdrivers.
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4.6
Exceptional(210)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Northside
Booked 85 times today
Kiss Restaurant, Houston's original Vibe Dining Experience, brings an unparalleled combination of an elevated dining experience with weekly events and curated entertainment. A robust beverage program includes specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list, and champagne magnums served in sleek sexy contemporary interiors. The Cle' Group's 5th venue concept, in partnership with Prophet Hospitality Group. Available for special events and large party reservations.
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4.3
Awesome(77)
Price: Expensive
• Cocktail Bar • Heights / Washington
Booked 22 times today
Julep Bar stands as an illustrious recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, celebrated for its exquisite blend of craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated bar bites, and an enchanting ambiance. The menus, ever-evolving to mirror the changing seasons, captivate with their meticulous emphasis on fine ingredients and flavors. Located on Washington Ave between Sawyer and Silver St. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and B&B Butcher's Steak House is within walking Distance. We always take walk-ins so shoot us a texas or stop by and see us if you don't see a table available.
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4.8
Exceptional(81)
Price: Very Expensive
• Dessert • Southeast Houston
Booked 17 times today
CASE Chocolates is the world's first chocolate and cocktail speakeasy. Our tasting experiences take you through fine and unique cacaos combined with high-end spirits and cocktails. Our space is meant to spark delight and joy, and we can't wait to welcome you in soon!Our promise is a one-of-a-kind journey through chocolates in an unforgettable atmosphere.Please arrive on time for the best experience. Plan ahead as parking is limited to a small lot and street parking. You must enter through Sampson St., Suite E. No-shows and cancellations less than 24 hours in advance will be subject to a charge of $68 per person. Each tasting comes with 3 cocktail and chocolate pairings. Tastings start at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays and 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10:30 pm Fridays and Saturdays and are approximately 90 minutes per tasting.
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4.3
Awesome(31)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Southeast Houston
Booked 19 times today
Noble 33 Hospitality Group brings the fourth Toca Madera restaurant to Houston, Texas! Toca Madera is a highly acclaimed modern Mexican Steakhouse known for its menu featuring bold flavors and high quality, sustainable, and organic ingredients.
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4.8
Exceptional(1862)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 148 times today
Named after our daughter Grace, along with the idea that a steakhouse can be graceful, whimsical, and elegant without being dark and moody. What started as a vision to keep the vibe light and airy while letting the outside in, has turned into an Award-winning design of which we couldn't be prouder. This menu is truly meant to offer something for everyone, with often found steakhouse features as well as a plethora of seafood to truly highlight the best of the gulf and beyond. Prime, Dry Aged and local Wagyu cuts of beef in 4 to 40 oz. portions are available to satisfy any sized appetite. Innovative cocktails and wines from around the world top it all off -making Guard and Grace the place to be for happy hour, a couple's night out or your private event. Our family, or Ohana, is a passionate group of culinary obsessives who strive to make memories that will last a lifetime. Houston is a special city that has stolen our hearts, and from the bottom of them, we thank you for joining us.
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3.9
Excellent(95)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Midtown
Booked 40 times today
At Koya Houston, our vision is simple yet profound—to create a space where passion meets palate, where every detail, from the carefully plated dishes to the dynamic performances, contributes to an unforgettable experience. We strive to redefine the boundaries of dining, inviting you to savor not just exquisite flavors but to immerse yourself in a world of artistry and entertainmentJoin us at Koya Houston, where each night is a celebration of culinary excellence, performance, and the joy of shared moments. We look forward to making your visit an extraordinary one.
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4.7
Exceptional(3042)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 39 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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  • Leticia
    Houston •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The food is excellent. Keep in mind that Thai spice is very hot compared to what I'm used to. The mild spice is very spicy (i love spicy food). I would go for the mild so you can enjoy the food.
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
    4.7
  • Chris
    Houston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Janna was amazing! She took care of us throughout the night. She had great recommendations and made sure we had all we needed. The restaurant was a TOTAL VIBE! It was movie night, while you eat your dinner. And the food..............OMG.........so delicious! The shrimp appetizer was on point! I highly recommend this place for the ambiance and the food! We are planning our next visit on a Sunday Brunch day! And of course, we want Janna to take care of us!
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    Kiss HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Northside
    4.6
  • ShayVIP
    Houston •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Had a fantastic brunch today at Medium Rare, a new spot downtown! They offer an all-inclusive brunch deal for just $34.99, which includes bottomless mimosas, your choice of appetizer, and an entrée. For the price, it’s a great value! I went with the Steak & Eggs, cooked just how I like it (though they did mess up my first order and made it well done, but no big deal). The dish came with perfectly cooked steak, eggs, and crispy fries. Other options on the menu included French toast with sausage and a classic steak frites with fries. The menu is a bit limited, but everything I tried was absolutely delicious. And the Hot Fudge Sundae? Hands down, the best I’ve ever had! Topped with crispy little balls and the most decadent hot fudge—it was a dream. 😍 Overall, this place is a winner and a great spot for brunch in downtown Houston. I’ll definitely be back to try their dinner menu, as they’re also an all-inclusive meal place. Highly recommend you give it a try! 🥩🍳🍫
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    Medium Rare - HoustonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Midtown
    4.1
  • ElizabethVIP
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    My favorite bar in Houston! Best ambiance with high quality drinks
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    JulepPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Heights / Washington
    4.3
  • Rugirl3132
    Houston •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 22, 2024
    Absolutely love the experience here at Bautista! The service is incredible. The bartenders are knowledgeable in the drinks are delicious! We dined in other areas of the bar/hotel but Bandista does not offer food however experience was great!
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    BandistaPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Downtown
    4.8
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