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Costa Brava Bistro, Bellaire, TX

Costa Brava Bistro

4.9
4.9
1936 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Owners Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey have created a home where they explore the rich traditions of the food and wine from Spain and France with a modern, personal approach.
Open Table's 2016 list - "100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America"

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, French, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plentiful Front and Back of Building
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kitty Bailey

What 1,936 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Best Overall

  • Houston

    Best Ambiance

  • Houston

    Best Overall

  • Houston

    Best Food

  • Houston

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Costa Brava Bistro offers a "delightful dining experience" with "excellent food and service" and "authentic European flavors." The menu creatively balances Spanish and French Mediterranean influences, while the "ambience invites warm conversation." Regulars praise its "cozy atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a "hidden gem" and a top choice in Houston.

1,936 Reviews
  1. Richard

    VIP

    Houston

    155 reviews

    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner with 3 friends. At the table was duck, paella and trout. Everyone was very pleased. Special appetizer was pancake with shrimp. Sounds weird but was delicious, I had to share with everyone. Soooo good. This is a great neighborhood restaurant, recommended if you are anywhere nearby.

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  2. Patricia

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the 3rd or 4th visit for us. We both enjoyed the wonderful duck confit and our chef's special appetizers were tasty starters. Especially enjoyed it with the pinot noir suggested by our server. Desserts were heaven. I recommend for those seeking fine food, good service, & atmosphere for conversation. Looking forward to my next visit.

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  3. Nik

    VIP

    Houston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening of delicious food with perfect and interesting wine pairings. A truly memorable night.

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  4. sue

    VIP

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food! The shrimp and octopus was flavorful, the octopus was tender, loved the addition of the olives. The scallop was great, the veal with the espresso rub was great as well. Also loved the beignets! And the Portuguese wine pairings were delicious as well. Loved pairing of two wines with shrimp starter, red and white! Eric did a great job with wine parings. Kitty is a great chef. So fun to eat her food for the wine dinners, we look forward to our next wine dinner.

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  5. Stephen

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first 'wine dinner' at Costa Brava Bistro and we loved it! A four course meal paired with five Portuguese wines. Chef Bailey served a shrimp and octopus appetizer, a scallop and greens salad, a tasty veal dish as our main and for dessert, beignets! The first three courses were paired with a combination of whites and reds and the beignets came with an excellent Madeira. Great food, wine and the full house added to the upbeat atmosphere! Fun time.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is amazing!! I will definitely be back.

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  7. Karen

    VIP

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food flavors here are always good and the ambience is very nice and romantic. My only complaint this time was the food was served lukewarm. I like my food served hot. there is always a bit of a wait for the waiter to serve you once you arrive as well. Even sometimes to bring the menu to your table can take 10 minutes. 

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  8. Mike

    Houston

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely delightful dining experience. The food was excellent, wine was very good and the service was perfect. We will return.

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  9. Chris

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Gazpacho, we have it as an appetizer and sometimes even for dessert! Love the Scallops, Beef and Trout, especially. The Manchego Cheesecake is a fabulous ending as well!!

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  10. Yasmin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply amazing. A great environment, great service and delicious food.

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FAQs

Costa Brava Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 839-1005.

Costa Brava Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1936 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Costa Brava Bistro

5107 Bellaire St. 100, Bellaire, TX 77401

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, French, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plentiful Front and Back of Building
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kitty Bailey
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