Best Lunch Restaurants in Museum District

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1. Just Lunch

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Price: Moderate

• American • Montrose

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2. Lucille's

4.4

Awesome(2355)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Museum District

Booked 50 times today

Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

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3. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 32 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.

4. Ouisie's Table

4.7

Exceptional(4735)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 30 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

5. The Marigold Club

4.6

Exceptional(162)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 40 times today

Welcome to The Marigold Club, where the opulence of Mayfair London meets the vibrant energy of our beloved Houston. As the fourth jewel in the crown of Goodnight Hospitality, The Marigold Club embraces French cuisine while celebrating the global influences of London culture. Picture lavishly adorned interiors, exuding warmth and sophistication, where every detail whispers luxury.Helmed by Chef Partner Austin Waiter, our culinary journey transports you to the heart of French cuisine, reimagined through the lens of British dining clubs. From meticulously crafted dishes to impeccable service, and overflowing glasses of Champagne, every moment at The Marigold Club is a world where posh elegance meets lively Southern charm.

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6. Annabelle Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(795)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 113 times today

Situated as the anchor restaurant of Autry Park, a 14-acre mixed-use Hanover development on Buffalo Bayou Park, Annabelle Brasserie will serve French cuisine lunch, dinner seven and weekend brunch in a lively atmosphere with picturesque views. *** Open for Grab & Go Coffee & Pastries Monday - Friday at 8:00am

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7. Sophie Cocktail and Terrace Bar

3.7

Very Good(131)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 65 times today

Art meets fashion in a deliciously romantic South of France setting. Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar will debut in the Montrose neighborhood, July 2024. The next see-and-be-seen nightlife destination will feature two distinct concepts, including Downstairs, Sophie's living room, an intimate cocktail bar, and an expansive second-floor open-air terrace bar. The menu will boast both signature and presentation-based cocktails, extensive selections of domestic and French wines, plus a delightful selection of Mediterranean tapas-style bites. Poised to be a neighborhood staple, Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar will be open seven days a week, offering guests a variety of programming from happy hour, DJ nights, live music, weekend brunch, and more!

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8. BCN Taste & Tradition

4.9

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Southeast Houston

Booked 54 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.

9. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2592)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 28 times today

Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails

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10. The Federal Grill - Shepherd

4.7

Exceptional(2465)

Price: Moderate

• American • Heights / Washington

Booked 15 times today

Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Throw in a little Sinatra, and you will begin to have a taste of the FEDERAL Experience.

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nicole
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service were perfection. Beautiful interior. Every detail was immaculate.
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The Marigold ClubPrice: Very Expensive• French• Montrose
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4.6
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donvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service and delicious salads. Wish there were more establishments like Ouisie’s
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Ouisie's TablePrice: Moderate• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.7
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Michaelvip
Houston •37 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Three of us met for lunch there today and had a perfect experience. I got the Yardbird, 1/4 fried chicken (I chose white meat) and it was some of the best fried chicken I have had in recent memory. It came with collard greens and mashed potatoes, both of which were great, although the potatoes were a bit dry. A friend got chicken and waffle with same fried chicken on a good looking waffle. The other got the bacon-cheeseburger with ground and braised beef. It looked totally awesome with hand cut fries. All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Our server was attentive and checked on us a couple of times without being intrusive. I would strongly recommend this restauarant!
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Lucille'sPrice: Expensive• Southern• Museum District
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4.4
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DebraL
Austin •17 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
I love that the menu is seasonal. I had an appetizer (garden salad with caramelized anchovy dressing, pickled cauliflower and wafer-thin croutons) and the parisian gnocchi lardons with squash veloute with a lovely sparkling wine. The service was impeccable, and it was surprisingly quiet, given that the restaurant was mostly full for lunch. Beautiful decor and ambiance, would be perfect for entertaining out of town guests or for a special occasion. I hope to go back to enjoy other seasonal menu creations.
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Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
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4.8

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213 restaurants available nearby

1. Just Lunch

2. Lucille's

3. Le Jardinier - Houston

4. Ouisie's Table

5. The Marigold Club

6. Annabelle Brasserie

7. Sophie Cocktail and Terrace Bar

8. BCN Taste & Tradition

9. Eunice

10. The Federal Grill - Shepherd

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