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A photo of B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Houston restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6831)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Heights / Washington
Booked 74 times today
With locations in Houston and Fort Worth, B&B Butchers & Restaurant is a Texas-based upscale steakhouse and traditional butcher shop specializing in high-quality meats and elevated customer service.
A photo of La Griglia - Houston restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2837)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 37 times today
La Griglia continues its tradition of a true Houston staple at our new address, 2817 W Dallas Street. La Griglia’s menu is a blend of signature dishes with new creations featuring simple, uncomplicated ingredients elegantly presented. A significant portion of our exceptional ingredients are sourced from Italy and act as inspiration for the new offerings. With a striking, modern look and feel, La Griglia features sleek finishes such as marble and brass juxtaposed by the warmth of supple leathers and crisp white tablecloths. The restaurant includes an intimate main dining room, a wine room, and an expansive courtyard and bar for dining and cocktails, allowing for guests to experience a range of environments based on the occasion.As a courtesy to all our guests, we maintain a business casual dress code. No beachwear, gym attire, hats, baseball caps, shorts, flip flops, or athletic apparel is allowed. Admittance is at the discretion of management.
A photo of Flora restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(861)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Montrose
Booked 81 times today
While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.
A photo of Le Jardinier - Houston restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(210)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Heights / Washington
Booked 7 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.
A photo of Eunice restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2649)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 21 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
A photo of The Original Ninfa's on Navigation restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3285)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Side
Booked 85 times today
The Original Ninfa's on NavigationLocated on Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston, the Original Ninfa's was all started with Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's creative TexMex recipes. These led to the introduction of fajitas & Mexican cuisine to North America which gained immediate success.If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's on Navigation is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Alex Padilla uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on the outdoor deck, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy the great restaurant experience.
A photo of B.B. Lemon Washington restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1018)
Price: Moderate
• American • Heights / Washington
Booked 10 times today
Located in Houston's Washington Corridor, B.B. Lemon is an elevated eatery and bar serving classic, straightforward food and cocktails. The third culinary concept from Houston-based Berg Hospitality Group and restaurateur Benjamin Berg, B.B. Lemon provides Houstonians with a cozy, neighborhood spot featuring dishes that blend the best of Berg's favorite cities, Houston and New York.
A photo of Brasserie 19 restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2720)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • River Oaks
Booked 58 times today
Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
A photo of Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(5578)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • River Oaks
Booked 41 times today
Welcome to Brenner's on the Bayou! A Houston legend for more than seven decades from the Original Brenner's Steakhouse, Brenner's offers a fine dining experience like no other. From prime steaks, fresh seafood and decadent desserts to an eclectic wine list and stunning backdrops, Brenner's continues its tradition of generous hospitality to guests. Brenner's on the Bayou is situated on a picturesque retreat along Houston's Buffalo Bayou.
A photo of Relish Restaurant & Bar - River Oaks restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1055)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • River Oaks
Booked 30 times today
Relish Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood eatery serving up classic American food with Mediterranean influences. At Relish, we aim to create an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is our highest priority. Through a shared commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to the uncompromising quality of our food, service, and people, while taking exceptional care of our guests and staff. We simply believe food should be uncomplicated, delicious and something to be relished!

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  • Jeremy
    Houston •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    B&B never disappoints. The food, in my opinion, is the best in Houston. Chef Tommy’s Bacon is amazing and partly the reason we keep going back year after year. The service was great and attentive. Even with big parties during our dining, they keep making sure we had everything we needed. Very good place for intimate celebrations as well.
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    B&B Butchers & Restaurant - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Heights / Washington
    4.8
  • Byron
    Houston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We arrived early and sat at the bar. Once our table was ready, we were escorted to our table. Our service, food, and drinks were excellent!
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    La Griglia - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
    4.7
  • Jaime
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The roasted beet salad was exquisite, light and yummy. Pork chop was lean and delicious with a great Asian/Creole inspired sauce. Flounder was flaky and delicious. The cornbread had a delicious sweetness and it was a bit crunchy. The Louisiana crawfish etoufee was a true disappointment as it had battered shrimp and little crawfish all in a noodle sauce instead of rice! This is why the 4 stars. The bread pudding did not disappoint. The prices are higher than some of the competition. My husband (etoufee) will not return! I will give it another try for lunch because my dish was superb as was my son’s flounder.
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    EunicePrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
    4.7
  • FlaviaVIP
    Houston •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Very nice place! It was busy due to Valentine’s Day, but we had the special 3 course menu and it was good! The mushroom cream was delicious and the meat also (although I have order medium and it came well done). The dessert was good also!
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    FloraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Montrose
    4.7
  • LarissaVIP
    Houston •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 9, 2025
    We always love coming here and love to see the restaurant being celebrated. I love the changes they've done to the menu design. Beautiful ambiance, great staff and really solid food.
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    Le Jardinier - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• French• Heights / Washington
    4.7
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