800 Bagby : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-278-4782
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 This has to be one of the most beautiful restaurants in Houston, with
one of the best views of downtown. And the food is spectacular. Since
it is on the second floor of the Hobby Center for the Performing
Arts, the menu has a performance art theme, divided into ?acts.?
Standout dishes... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
South American |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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3711 Travis : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-528-8561
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 There?s a reason why there is a constant line outside the door here ?
the food. The hustle and bustle of this place is all part of the
show, from hungry onlookers on the outside eagerly watching the food
being delivered to tables, to the expression of satisfaction on the
faces of... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
American, Breakfast, Soul Food |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$ |
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2108 Pease : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-225-4766
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 The old Thiem Hung Bakery has been reimagined and reinvented by former patron Minh Nguyen, who bought the place ? recipes and all ? from its former owners and then proceeded to update the menu as well as the interior. The result is a vibrant, cozy neighborhood cafe that harkens back to the good... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Vietnamese |
Takeout |
$ |
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22 N. Chenevert : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-222-0767
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 This Mexican plate-lunch spot keeps accreting like some whimsical coral reef. Savor the irrepressible Irma Galvan's burgeoning decor, politically wired clientele and enormously comforting mom-food: landmark cheese enchiladas, real mole, chiles rellenos, pork ribs in home-style tomatillo sauce.... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Mexican |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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1200 McKinney : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-659-6000
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 The Strip House has some of the best steaks in the city. And the sides are nothing short of spectacular. Don’t miss the truffled creamed spinach or the potatoes cooked in goose fat. Sure, there are risqué pictures of naked women all over the walls, but it’s tongue-in-cheek, so... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Steakhouse |
Business Dining, Catering, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$$ |
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3701 Travis : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-524-6922
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 Here's a foodie paradise where every dish on the menu has an exotic name. Don't miss the outrageous cocktails like the namesake "ratafias," which are cordials made with white wine, vodka and fresh seasonal fruits. The food isn't cheap, but Monica Pope isn't in it for the money. She's a... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
New American |
Business Dining, Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$$ |
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3704 Main : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-807-8226
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 The shrine to Our Lady surrounded by bright jalapeño lights should give you
an idea about this place. It’s a funky cantina with a colorful decor serving
cheap and tasty breakfast tacos all day long, Frito pies, burritos, tortas and taco salads. Don’t miss the fish tacos or the... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Mexican, Tex-Mex |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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1510 Texas : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-228-1111
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 Although owned by corporate giant Landry's, you'd be hard-pressed to tell inside this popular downtown steakhouse, where the ever-changing menu is headed up by Chef Carlos Rodriguez and his talented kitchen team. Vic & Anthony's is sumptuous and refined while still offering some surprises on its... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Steakhouse |
Business Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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1117 Prairie : Houston, TX 77002 : 832-200-8800
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 Chef Jeff Armstrong is an expert at mixing and matching cultural influences and flavor. On the menu, shrimp curry with basmati rice shares space with king salmon roasted with Moroccan spices and mac 'n' cheese. More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
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Banquet Facilities, Business Dining, Catering, Order Online, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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1415 Louisiana : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-739-6550
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 Appropriately named for its location on the 43rd floor of the Wedge International Tower, The 43rd Restaurant and Lounge caters to downtown employees seeking lunch or afternoon drinks while enjoying a sweeping view of the city. The lunch menu changes monthly, and focuses on traditional fare such... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
American, Gourmet |
Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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1111 Louisiana St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-752-0999
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| Downtown/ Midtown |
Breakfast, Deli |
Catering, Delivery, Takeout |
$ |
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909 Texas St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-223-0909
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 The wild sushi rolls and tasty robata-grilled fish are standouts at this Midtown location. And don't miss the cook-it-yourself Kobe beef. More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Japanese, Sushi |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$$ |
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1001 Fannin : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-659-3288
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 Located in the Lamar Tunnel in the First City Tower Retail Center, Baoz caters to hungry downtown employees looking for a convenient lunch spot. Though they offer delivery service, most of their business is from customers stopping by in search of hot, fresh dumplings filled with pork, chicken,... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Chinese |
Delivery, Takeout |
$ |
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509 Louisiana : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-236-8269
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BB's Cajun Café is a tiny diner-like eatery that specializes in
overstuffed poor boys and such Louisiana specialties as gumbo,
etouffee and grillades and grits with dark gravy. The restaurant is
open until three in the morning during the weekend and serves
breakfast and beignets all day. More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Cajun, Creole |
Takeout |
$, $$ |
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914 Main St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-659-4000
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 Be-Witched Bistro recently moved to the downtown tunnels from its shop in a small strip center on Westheimer. The folks at Be-Wiched still take the notion of a quick serve lunch and pair it with artisan cheeses, fresh greens and unusual (for a business lunch place, at least) ethnic fare. ... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Dessert, European, Fusion, Sandwiches |
Catering, Delivery, Takeout |
$ |
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910 Travis St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-659-6122
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 Developer man, spare that tree! For shading their commodious deck with a great-granddaddy live oak, the Becks boys deserve our thanks. And for their unprefabricated yuppie fast food -- real fries, fine mesquite-smoky burgers on eggy sesame buns that others would do well to emulate -- they... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
American |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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1302 Dallas : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-654-8856
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| Downtown/ Midtown |
Coffeehouse |
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$, $$ |
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1318 Louisiana : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-659-8231
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| Downtown/ Midtown |
Asian, Japanese |
Business Dining, Family Style, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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500 Louisiana : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-224-5870
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 The downtown location really packs ’em in, with tables so close together you can reach out and touch someone. The service is at its most erratic before the theater. At other times, you may enjoy decent if overpriced Italian food and a remarkably fine thin-crust pizza. It's nice that you can... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Italian, Pizza |
Catering, Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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701 Texas Avenue : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-228-9500
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 With her ever-changing seasonal menus and inspired take on traditional fare, Bistro Lancaster is the best spot to grab a bite before a show or a drink right after. Located inside The Lancaster Hotel in the Theater District, the bistro is the perfect spot to dine and then make it to the show on... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
New American |
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$$$ |
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311 Travis : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-224-6133
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 Located in north downtown, Bitterman?s Market Square Bar & Grill is a relaxed restaurant featuring burgers, salads and beer. The restaurant claims to have captured the ambiance of a Chicago or Philadelphia-style neighborhood bar, then given it a Texas twist with menu items like quesadillas and... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
American, Bar Food |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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1910 Bagby St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-651-9550
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This North Carolina-based chain boasts 10,000 square feet of American dining at its Midtown location, which even includes one of the rare dog-friendly patios in Houston. Four areas offer different dining experiences: the Grille Room for a more casual atmosphere, the quieter Dining Room, the... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
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550 Texas St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-225-3474
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 A Houston outpost of the Dallas-based sushi chain, Blue Fish features sweeping views of downtown from its corner space at Bayou Place to match its large, sweeping seascape murals inside. The sushi bar is long, as is the menu. Best bets are whichever fish is the freshest ? snapper one day, tuna... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Japanese, Sushi |
Takeout |
$$ |
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914 Main : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-654-4444
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 In a melting pot like Houston, a place like Bombay Pizza Co. ? a pizzeria that specializes in Indian toppings like saag paneer and chicken tikka masala ? is almost a given. What isn't a given is that it would be good. But it is. The thin-crust pizzas resemble giant rounds of naan topped with... More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Eclectic, Indian, Italian, Pizza |
Takeout |
$ |
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3701 Travis St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-524-6922
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| Downtown/ Midtown |
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