Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Northshore

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A photo of Weights and Measures restaurant

1. Weights and Measures

4.6

Exceptional(418)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 31 times today

All of our dishes are crafted from scratch, including our handmade pastas and pizzas. We offer a selection of wood fired pizzas, including our famous Roasted Carrot Pizza (so good that it was feature in the Food Network). Our Lunch is great for Business Lunches and our Dinner is the best place to enjoy a relaxed & fair experience. Don’t miss Brunch, as some consider it the best in Houston.We have also partner up with Love Croissants, to offer the best croissants in H-Town. You can smell the baking of the croissants before opening our doors. Don't miss the almond one! They are available, starting daily at 7am, along with locally roasted coffee and fresh juices in our bake shop. Our bar stands ready to bring you the most delicious libations in the city. We offer a full array of spirits, beers and wines selected from the US and abroad.Our ultimate goal is to create a comfortable, sincere and welcoming place for everyone to dine, relax, socialize and share great experiences.

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2. Guard and Grace - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(1915)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Named after our daughter Grace, along with the idea that a steakhouse can be graceful, whimsical, and elegant without being dark and moody. What started as a vision to keep the vibe light and airy while letting the outside in, has turned into an Award-winning design of which we couldn't be prouder. This menu is truly meant to offer something for everyone, with often found steakhouse features as well as a plethora of seafood to truly highlight the best of the gulf and beyond. Prime, Dry Aged and local Wagyu cuts of beef in 4 to 40 oz. portions are available to satisfy any sized appetite. Innovative cocktails and wines from around the world top it all off -making Guard and Grace the place to be for happy hour, a couple's night out or your private event. Our family, or Ohana, is a passionate group of culinary obsessives who strive to make memories that will last a lifetime. Houston is a special city that has stolen our hearts, and from the bottom of them, we thank you for joining us.

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3. Birraporetti's - Theater District

4.4

Awesome(3361)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

One of Houston’s original restaurants, Birraporetti’s opened in 1974 with the slogan “A great Italian Restaurant…A heck of an Irish bar.” For almost 40 years, Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour or before or after the theater. We are noted for our award-winning stone oven pizzas, pastas such as lobster ravioli, & delicious main courses including hand-carved beef filet & fresh seafood. And don't leave without trying our signature Frozen Bellini’s, Irish Coffee, chocolate chip cheesecake, tiramisu, or the berries & cream.Located in the heart of the Theater District. Steps away from the Alley Theater, Jones Hall, Hobby Center, Wortham, Houston Ballet, Bayou Music Center, Sundance Cinema & a few blocks from Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park.Open late seven days a week. Join us for Sunday live Jazz Brunch Buffet, Live Music Mondays, or to enjoy our lunch menu for downtown business clients.

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4. The Federal Grill - Downtown

4.5

Awesome(168)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Where precision cooking meets quality ingredients in a tribute to classic American cuisine. Dining experiences are complemented by an exceptional whiskey and cocktail list—the essence of the Federal Experience. This location also will serve lunch, happy hour, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch – and will offer catering to our downtown neighbors. New to this location will be a grab-and-go coffee bar, which will offer pastries, sandwiches, and salads throughout the day – and a variety of locally owned 4WD Coffee drinks.

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5. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(490)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Downtown

Booked 58 times today

Taste Kitchen + Bar, located in Downtown at 420 Main Street, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment.

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6. B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Houston

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.

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7. Hearsay on the Green

4.6

Exceptional(1386)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Hearsay’s tradition continues with our On The Green location, serving distinctive American cuisine in an elegant antique setting. Located near Downtown Houston and Discovery Green Park, our venue offers a unique dining experience close to a 12-acre park, lake, and interactive fountain, with a variety of free activities for everyone.

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8. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.8

Exceptional(3285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Side

Booked 86 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.

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9. Diana American Grill

4.4

Awesome(1350)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Diana American Grill is a pre-theater dinner or lunch dining experience. We are open only on show nights and lunch for weekend matinee shows. We would love to have you join us before your show!!!Our website www.dianaamericangrill.com for update menus and specials.

10. 1600 Bar + Grille

4.7

Exceptional(209)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Fresh ingredients and culinary innovation meet at the traditional Texas table. From locally sourced, seasonal produce to inventive signature dishes, this casual and family-friendly restaurant infuses farm-to-fork freshness and just-picked flavors into every bite.

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