510 Shepherd : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-863-7777
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 This upscale tavern is a great example of a uniquely American
restaurant style that features a well-stocked bar and simple meat and
seafood dishes that don't have French names. In many ways, the new
American tavern is a throwback to early American eateries. The menu
includes oysters on... More >> |
| Heights |
Modern American |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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1801 Ella Blvd. : Houston, TX 77008 : 713-863-1222
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 As close to the City of Brotherly Love as you're going to get in the Bayou City, Pappa Geno's offers Philly cheesesteaks that both Philadelphia expats and beef-loving Texans can get behind. In a nod to its Lone Star State location, Pappa Geno's even offers its signature steak and cheese on... More >> |
| Heights |
Sandwiches |
Takeout |
$ |
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1703 Shepherd : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-227-2283
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 The comfortable dining room of faux-wood paneling, vinyl chairs and Formica tabletops is plastered with gimme caps and fishing trophies. Interspersed throughout are photos of loyal customers. But the distinct smell of smoke gives away its true calling: slow-cooked barbecue, which is still... More >> |
| Heights |
Barbecue |
Catering, Delivery, Private Party, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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1503 Shepherd : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-880-2470
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 A converted old house is the new home of Segari's, the restaurant that Sam Segari started in the '90s on Durham. The quirky little place has nine tables that fill up quickly, and a third of the place is taken up by a well-stocked bar. Everyone seems to be a regular here. The menu has many... More >> |
| Heights |
Seafood, Steakhouse |
Takeout |
$$$ |
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250 W. 19th St. : Houston, TX 77008 : 713-863-7500
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 Claire Smith's flagship Heights restaurant keeps it light and casual, but its occasionally Asian-inflected dishes don't skimp on flavor, like grilled quail stuffed with venison sausage and cabbage or a sautéed red snapper with Napa slaw and a red curry-coconut broth. The bar hosts a great happy h... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Asian, Fusion, New American |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$$ |
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1420 Edwards : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-227-4893
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 This convenience store serves some of the most impressive cheeseburgers in town. The patties are half-pound and hand-formed, and the sesame-seed buns are well toasted. Variations include the Rio jalapeño burger, the BBQ blues burger and the Tex-Mex burger with salsa. More >> |
| Heights |
American |
Takeout |
$ |
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4601 Washington Ave. : Houston, TX 77007 : 281-501-3237
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 The 170 different tequilas, plus eight varieties on tap chilled to five degrees and an owner who is a tequilier (yes, you heard right), might make you think this is only a bar. But it is also a place to get some great Southwestern cuisine. The decor is chic and ultramodern, as are the patrons.... More >> |
| Heights |
Mexican, Southwestern |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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705 E. 11th St. : Houston, TX 77008 : 713-880-8691
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 The Houston Press gave Zelko Bistro the Best Comfort Food award in
2010 for good reason: This cozy converted house in the Heights offers
everything comfort food should be. It's inexpensive, well-made,
thoughtfully presented, delicious food from childhood served with a
warm smile. Zelko... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Southern |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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920 Studemont : Houston, TX 77007 : 281-501-1788
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 The relaxing lounge atmosphere here is complemented by tables with comfortable chairs as well as sofas. The decor leans to bohemian-parlor, and that's a major part of its charm. While food takes second place to the wines, the kitchen staff is preparing some interesting cheese plates and snack... More >> |
| Heights |
Wine Bar |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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1115 E. 11th St. : Houston, TX 77009 : 713-861-9423
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 This place has what one would call "character." Don't mind the drab decor, which dates to 1977, when the place opened for business, serving up simple, fast and cheap Tex-Mex-American diner fare to Heights locals. The food is hot and fresh, the service fast and friendly. Andy's is BYOB, not to... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Mexican, Tex-Mex |
Business Dining, Kid Friendly, Order Online, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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1017 Houston Ave. : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-228-5138
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 Cops, reporters, lawyers and other folks who frequent the police station and the municipal courthouse have made this steam-table diner a lunchtime institution. The people-watching is great: Downtown business types rubbing shoulders with folks in African-inspired tribal garb. Try one of the best... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Breakfast, Soul Food, Southern |
Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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2701 White Oak : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-868-8000
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 This third location of BB's Café is our favorite, with an enormous patio that's a natural for hosting crawfish boils and hoisting Abita beers. The full bar - and we do mean full - makes a mean Hurricane that's the house specialty for a good reason. Grillades and grits are ideal post-hangover b... More >> |
| Heights |
Cajun, Creole |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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2310 Decatur St. : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-864-2328
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 Billing itself as a ?gastropub meets Texas icehouse,? Beaver?s is really neither of those things and something greater than the sum of those descriptions. It?s still one of the most reliably creative restaurants in town, taking risks with Korean-Mexican-Gulf Coast-inspired dishes like jasmine... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Barbecue |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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5922 Washington : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-868-1131
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 The second location of benjy's is quieter than you'd expect for its Washington Avenue location, without any of the hassle of forced valet or clubby music throbbing in the dining room. Its chic, elegant look is mimicked in the menu, which is full of locally sourced food in Asian-influenced... More >> |
| Heights |
American |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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720 Shepherd : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-572-2565
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 Block 7 is a retail wine warehouse and restaurant with "wine-
inspired" cuisine. The wines are sold at retail prices, and they're
from all over the world. Most are sold by the glass, and you can try
any of them at the tasting bar. The menu features fresh, local
ingredients. Try... More >> |
| Heights |
Wine Bar |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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2518 Yale : Houston, TX 77008 : 713-868-3740
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 This wine bar has a funky, bold, colorful '60s decor, and serves some of the best bar food around, with live music to boot. The place has an extensive international wine list, offering many by the glass, along with some wonderful beers. At lunch, it's easy to fill up on their panini - there's... More >> |
| Heights |
Cafe, Dessert, Sandwiches, Wine Bar |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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519 Shepherd : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-861-2233
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 BRC Gastropub is cheeky in more ways than one: Yes, the "BRC" stands
for "Big Red Cock" and the menu follows a similar adult playfulness.
Don't expect to escape without dropping some bills on the food, but do
expect a phenomenal beer selection and some truly inspired dishes. The
Dr... More >> |
| Heights |
Gastro Pub |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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1 Birdsall Street : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-868-4444
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 The steaks at Brenner's location on Buffalo Bayou are wet-aged, USDA Prime and they're served in a puddle of au jus. It's a smart idea. The meat juice soaks in as you cut each bite, so there's never a chance for dry-tasting meat. More >> |
| Heights |
Steakhouse |
Business Dining, Fireplace, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Water View |
$$$$ |
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1809 Washington : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-863-7029
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 This Belgian cafe known for great moules frites (mussels steamed in white wine and butter with fries) serves classic Belgium dishes like the croque monsieur (grilled ham and cheese sandwich), salade Niçoise (tuna with green beans and boiled eggs) and entrées like filet mignon. You can have the Bro... More >> |
| Heights |
Belgian, Burgers |
Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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6002 Washington Ave. : Houston, TX 77007 : 832-200-1474
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 The crusts are crisp and the red sauce is outstanding, but at Candelari's it's the sausage that really rocks. If you order the create-your-own pizza with Candelari's Italian sausage, green peppers and half the usual amount of mozzarella, you will sink your teeth into the best sausage pizza in... More >> |
| Heights |
Italian, Pizza |
Delivery, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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6603 Westcott St. : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-864-5885
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 This latest addition to Gary Mosley's Creek restaurants features a lot
of Hill Country funky decor, with limestone all around. As with all
his places, the bar is the center of attention. Breakfasts include
lighter fare than at Mosely's other restaurants, such as bagels,
pastries and... More >> |
| Heights |
Bar Food, Sandwiches, Southwestern |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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4721 N. Main : Houston, TX 77009 : 713-869-3233
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 Two brothers, Ignacio and Rodrigo Soriano, serve outstanding Italian food at this restaurant with a large outdoor patio. Fabulous calamari and a great artichoke dip make the perfect starters. The sausage-stuffed chicken breast and a traditional chicken marsala are everyday mainstays, and a... More >> |
| Heights |
Italian |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining |
$$ |
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375 W. 19th St. : Houston, TX 77008 : 713-864-3354
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 This place is housed in an old Simon Lewis building once occupied by Ward's Drugs. Ironically, considering that C&C once aspired to be a Jewish deli, the best sandwich here is the BLT, with the requisite white toast, leaf lettuce, ripe tomatoes, mayo and eight (yes, eight!) slices of perfectly... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Cajun, Creole, Deli |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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3401 N. Main St. : Houston, TX 77009 : 713-227-8801
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 Casa Grande's very popular nightclub is open on Friday and Saturday
nights. There's also free live music in the bar on Thursdays. The
thing to order is nachos supreme, an enormous pile of chips covered
with beans, fajita meat, and melted cheese, and garnished with
guacamole, slices of... More >> |
| Heights |
Mexican, Tex-Mex |
Takeout |
$ |
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1034 W. 20th : Houston, TX 77008 : 713-808-9623
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 Cedar Creek Cafe is a beer-and-burger joint that calls itself a Hill
Country Cafe. There's a fireplace near the front door and several
sofas where you can hang out and take advantage of the free wi-fi.
The excellent house java is supplied by Katz Coffee Company. And the
breakfasts are... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Bar Food, Breakfast, Burgers |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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