Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Downtown

36 restaurants available nearby

1. Auden

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Montrose

Booked 12 times today

Auden is a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Autry Park in River Oaks. We feature a simple, seasonal menu and serve dinner six days a week and brunch on Sundays! We also have our Happy Hour Daily (from 5:00-6:30 p.m.). Auden delivers an approachable bistro experience with influences of Texas flavors, Gulf Coast Ingredients and a nod to our Indian upbringing.Located in between Montrose and River Oaks, we look forward to dinner with you.

2. Uchi Houston

4.9

Exceptional(4439)

Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Montrose

Booked 84 times today

Bringing its hallmark level of quality and service to an urban location, Uchi Houston made its debut in 2012 in the former historic Felix space on Westheimer. Melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe, the menu features items culled from both Uchi and Uchiko in Austin, along with signature seasonal items created by our Chef team. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

3. Street To Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(824)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • East End

Booked 33 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. BCN Taste & Tradition

4.9

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Southeast Houston

Booked 56 times today

BCN Taste & Tradition, the name gives a nod to Barcelona and the meld of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. Chef Luis Roger relocated from Girona, Spain - trained under Michelin Chef Ferran Adria at elBulli- and taught at the renowned culinary school Aula Gastronomica de l’Emporada. Located on a 1920’s era Victorian home in the trendy Montrose/Museum District (4210 Roseland St.). BCN Taste & Tradition will recreate an authentic Spanish style dining experience with unparalleled service. The menu will showcase all the fantastic, cutting-edge haute cuisine that put Spain on the world stage. Credit card info required for reservations larger than 5 guests. A $50/person fee will be charged if you are unable to cancel within 48 of your scheduled time or if your party decreases in size within 24 of your reservation. No fee will be assessed for transferring the reservation to a different name.

5. Potente

4.9

Exceptional(1926)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 22 times today

Potente is a sophisticated and upscale Italian restaurant located in downtown Houston led by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Every dish is locally sourced and uses only the highest quality ingredients. Try our chef favorite homemade pasta with black truffles shaved table side, petite filet with pistachio gremolata and homemade desserts sure to delight!Our attire is relaxed formal. Shorts, hats, sneakers, torn clothing and sweat pants not permitted.

6. Late August

4.3

Awesome(75)

Price: Expensive

• American • Midtown

Booked 17 times today

The Late August name derives from the joyful time of year when the Sears catalog would arrive at your doorstep, bringing a deep desire and wonderment to all who would receive it and begin feverishly circling the items that would hopefully arrive for Christmas.Our restaurant, set in the previous Historic Downtown Sears building, seeks to bring that same wonder to guests through its atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Echoing the mission of Lucille's Hospitality, which is committed to “Serving the Past, Feeding the Future,” Late August’s menu explores the culinary heritages of Chef Chris Williams and Chef Sergio Hidalgo by bringing the dishes and flavors from both their youths and the experiences to date creating a culturally culinary celebration.

7. Aiko

4.9

Exceptional(287)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 35 times today

Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee have over 25 years of combined experience in Japanese cuisine and sushi. They established their culinary careers in Houston where they worked together for years before creating their own restaurants.Pham and Lee teamed up to bring new curated dining concepts to Houston’s food scene and kicked off a series of omakase pop-up dinners called Secret Taste. Pham and Lee then opened Kokoro in the Bravery Chef Hall in Downtown Houston followed by Handies Douzo in the Houston Heights.Aiko is the newest concept from the team featuring a sushi bar and seated dining.

8. Turner's Cut

4.7

Exceptional(100)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montrose

Booked 28 times today

Turner’s Cut is Houston’s newest playground for the elite, mixing the sophistication and luxury of the Gilded Age, the indulgence and free-flowing excess of the Golden Era, spiced with the risqué, exclusive, and clandestine aura of prohibition. Featuring the most exquisite and rare cuts of meat from America and Japan, white-glove service, daily live bandstand music, and antique design elements, Turner’s Cut is the most opulent dining experience in the city of Houston.

9. CASE Chocolates

4.9

Exceptional(57)

Price: Very Expensive

• Dessert • Southeast Houston

Booked 18 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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10. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 26 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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Soniavip
San Francisco Bay Area •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had apps, salads and pastas and shared them all. Everything we had was excellent. The crab agnolotti is not typical but it’s delicious. Wonderful service and awesome wine list with very fancy decanters. Made for a memorable evening.
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PotentePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Downtown
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4.9
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larry
Houston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 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
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4.7
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Jessica
Austin •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The best sushi in town.
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Uchi HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Montrose
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4.9
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Mauricio
Calgary / Southern Alberta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A trip to Barcelona. Fantastic experience. Original works from Picasso, Dalí and Miró are there to be enjoyed. The food makes you remember the streets of Barcelona and all Catalan cuisine!! Service was 10/10!!!! Kudos to everyone!!!
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BCN Taste & TraditionPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Southeast Houston
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4.9
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Sheilavip
Houston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
We have been a few times to Auden and have loved it every time. The service is warm and attentive, the food is consistently delicious and the ambiance is classy and cozy. I also love that the chef changes up the menu with the seasons (while keeping the fan favorites on) and the way he is able to meld tastes and flavors together is perfection. The dessert menu is always on point and their wine selection is quite expansive. This truly is a great place for either a casual get together or an intimate evening. It is no wonder this place is rated as one of the top restaurants to visit in Houston.
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AudenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Montrose
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4.4

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Auden

2. Uchi Houston

3. Street To Kitchen

4. BCN Taste & Tradition

5. Potente

6. Late August

7. Aiko

8. Turner's Cut

9. CASE Chocolates

10. Le Jardinier - Houston

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