Best Restaurants for a Quick Bite in Spring Branch

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Balboa Surf Club

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4.8

Exceptional(35)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 49 times today

Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

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2. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1464)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 25 times today

The western coast of Italy summons visions of gorgeous views, salty air, and the freshest seafood & produce imaginable. Leave your passport at the door – Executive Chef/Owner Giancarlo Ferrara invites you to experience the tastes, aromas, and passions of his homeland right here in Houston through a culinary experience years in the making. The inspired menu at Amalfi emphasizes fresh seafood, vivid citrus, and cozy olive oil in addition to fresh pastas, an assortment of meats, family-made cheeses, cleanly crafted cocktails, and an extensive, thoughtful wine list. Here at Amalfi we strive to offer a warm setting in which to celebrate and cherish both everyday moments and significant milestones. Please visit soon; we look forward to sharing our kitchen with you.

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3. NoPo Café, Market & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(375)

Price: Expensive

• American • Heights / Washington

Booked 4 times today

NoPo — an acronym for North Post Oak, which is designed to describe the emerging neighborhood that sits east of Spring Branch, north of the Galleria and west of Timbergrove — was termed by Berg Hospitality Group owner and founder, Benjamin Berg. Located at 1244 North Post Oak Rd., NoPo Café, Market & Bar is an all-day concept serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features a variety of egg dishes and pastries for breakfast along with lunch and dinner options of appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and entrées; plus wine and cocktail specials for weekday happy hour.Guests can enjoy café seating in the front and a 36-seat dining room in the back along with a 6-seat full-service bar. The rustic yet fresh, French country design includes white birch floors, high ceilings with chandeliers, vintage rodeo wall décor and a custom-made pewter bar.

4. Kamp Houston

4.6

Exceptional(51)

Price: Moderate

• American • Mid West

Booked 7 times today

A Unique New Eatery Concept in the Galleria Area that focuses on Special Seafood & BBQ Dishes Paired with Craft Drinks.

5. Stray Horse

3.6

Very Good(15)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Stray Horse is a new frontier for frontier cooking. Our on-site Tex-Mex restaurant serves a robust breakfast buffet, and features flavorful Texas cuisine for lunch and dinner. Enjoy local craft beers and creative cocktails as well. Just as in the past when travelers and workers alike sought a roof to sleep under and food for sustenance, Stray Horse continues that proud tradition by delivering a colorful, creative, and satisfying take on Tex-Mex.

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6. Bazille - Nordstrom Houston Galleria

4.6

Exceptional(227)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 3 times today

This full-service restaurant with a casually sophisticated atmosphere features bistro cuisine and a full bar. Enjoy fresh salads, specialty entrées, signature cocktails, a wine list and housemade desserts.Bazille is located on the third floor of Nordstrom in the Houston Galleria Mall. Enjoy one of many offerings prepared in our scratch kitchen, like a Cilantro Shrimp Salad, Bazille Burger, or a Halibut & Chips. We welcome you to stop in for a refreshing hand crafted cocktail or a nice glass of wine. We look forward to seeing you soon. Join us for Brunch on weekends.;July 4th hours: 11am-5pm

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7. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 28 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.

8. Bayou & Bottle

4.7

Exceptional(131)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Conceptualized by Chef Richard Sandoval, Bayou & Bottle brings a chic bourbon bar to downtown Houston, serving flavourful cuisine inspired by Houston’s melting pot of cultures. Featuring over 200 whiskies, Bayou & Bottle is a bar destination complete with vintage barware, exquisite whiskey flights, large TVs to catch the game and even personalized bourbon lockers where the most discerning bourbon connoisseurs can store their favourite bottles. Each bartender is a Certified Bourbon Steward, masterfully knowledgeable in spirit, and happy to share – be it whiskey, wine, beer or craft cocktail. In between signature dishes, guests can enjoy the Topgolf Swing Suites, the first game simulator of their kind in the world.For large groups of 10 or more, please contact Clairesse.Harmon@fourseasons.com

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9. Bungalow Downtown Dining

4.5

Awesome(1205)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Bungalow Downtown Dining is a collection of intimate spaces with multiple dining areas offering a host of options tailored to our guests' specific needs. Guests can choose from a vibrant and high energy bar that features a variety of luxurious libations, a beautiful dining room with gold accents and plush velvets booths, multiple private dining spaces as well as our state of the art roof top patio with downtown views. Bungalow's menus offers numerous options to suit almost any dining experience or preference. Our steaks are offered in small and large cuts, and side dishes are designed to please everyone at the table. The appetizer selections feature items that are a great beginning to dinner and can be enjoyed with your favorite libation from our wine or craft cocktail menu.If you are looking to enjoy a quick bite in the bar with a colleague or a great night out for dinner with family and friends, Bungalow can accommodate your needs. Please visit our website for full our dress code

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10. Handies Douzo - Montrose

4.9

Exceptional(51)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Montrose

Booked 52 times today

Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar. Following the popularity in the Heights, the team brings its second location to Montrose in 2022. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee are excited to join the trendy neighborhood.

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Shannonvip
Austin •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Family of 5 for special occasion. Every dish was delicious!
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Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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Toronto / Ontario •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent restaurant. 5/5 in all areas. Had the Miso Salmon and it was some of the best tasting Salmon I’ve had in a long time. My guest enjoyed their meal as well. Staff is very friendly and everything was served in a timely manner. Best dining experience I’ve had in Houston so far.
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Balboa Surf ClubPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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5.0
Dined on Nov 9, 2024
Great service & experience!!! Highly recommend!!!!
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Kamp HoustonPrice: Moderate• American• Mid West
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4.6
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Jasonvip
Houston •127 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
Great little local spot, quiet and good food. Always recommended
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NoPo Café, Market & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Heights / Washington
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4.7
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MMaher
Houston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 1, 2023
I went to lunch at Stray Horse because the JW Marriott was the venue I was attending a seminar. I arrived earlier then other attendees and the restaurant got full very quickly. I was able to get my order in before the restaurant filled up. There were four people total assisting the crowd. I have never seen anyone move as quickly and assisting everyone with their needs. Even though they were busy they made sure I was taken care of. The chef salad was exceptional. I went to eat there the next day for lunch...need I say more.
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Stray HorsePrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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3.6

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Balboa Surf Club

2. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

3. NoPo Café, Market & Bar

4. Kamp Houston

5. Stray Horse

6. Bazille - Nordstrom Houston Galleria

7. Le Jardinier - Houston

8. Bayou & Bottle

9. Bungalow Downtown Dining

10. Handies Douzo - Montrose

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