Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
There are actually TWO Starbucks, one is across the street w.a drive through.
199 locals recommend
Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdThere are actually TWO Starbucks, one is across the street w.a drive through.
Tony Mandolas is a five minute walk, fantastic bar and patio, beautiful food and atmosphere for an upscale evening.
7 locals recommend
Tony Mandola's Gulf Coast Kitchen
1212 Waugh DrTony Mandolas is a five minute walk, fantastic bar and patio, beautiful food and atmosphere for an upscale evening.
A three minute drive to some of the very best gourmet Tex-Mex and a really beautiful brunch.
160 locals recommend
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdA three minute drive to some of the very best gourmet Tex-Mex and a really beautiful brunch.
Bamboo House Restaurant
540 Waugh Dr A two minute drive, the best chef prepared gourmet Asian-fusion.
Around the corner for quick and easy Chinese. A new place called "Growlers" next door has high-end craft tap beers and wine to go.
Pei Wei Asian Diner
1005 Waugh DrAround the corner for quick and easy Chinese. A new place called "Growlers" next door has high-end craft tap beers and wine to go.
Jimmy John's
1270 Fry RdTuck into a master sammich shop. A five minute hop...
Hands down, the very best Tex-Mex fajitas in the city.
123 locals recommend
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveHands down, the very best Tex-Mex fajitas in the city.
Reef
2600 Travis StOutstanding seafood rated number one by Gourmet Mag. 2 years ago.
La Griglia
2817 W Gray StBeautiful food and beautiful people.
Up Restaurant
3995 Westheimer RdVery beautiful and very tasty.
Outstanding brunch and beautiful wine list, ALWAYS get bananas foster after dinner ;-)
71 locals recommend
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StOutstanding brunch and beautiful wine list, ALWAYS get bananas foster after dinner ;-)
J. BLACK'S Feel Good Kitchen & Lounge
Outstanding bar and great food.
Best breakfast in the city. Scones and coffee, omelets,waffles,everything.
87 locals recommend
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdBest breakfast in the city. Scones and coffee, omelets,waffles,everything.
Best food and the best service, try yudonome and tofu spring rolls w/a beer and tell me you are not in heaven.
34 locals recommend
Jenni's Noodle House
602 E 20th StBest food and the best service, try yudonome and tofu spring rolls w/a beer and tell me you are not in heaven.
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdBest 3:00AM sammich in town, open 24hrs.
Ranked the best Greek/Medit. shop in town, year after year, hummus plate is all you will crave for weeks.
116 locals recommend
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdRanked the best Greek/Medit. shop in town, year after year, hummus plate is all you will crave for weeks.
Backstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrWonderful dinner spot.
Essentials
Within a 10 min. walk and actually is one of only two that has a bar inside!
450 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StWithin a 10 min. walk and actually is one of only two that has a bar inside!
Kroger Pharmacy
1938 W Gray StTwenty four hour grocery, 10 min. walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdA two minute drive, finest craft cocktails around.
A fantastic twist on a wine-bar, by the glass and super-bar food.
113 locals recommend
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveA fantastic twist on a wine-bar, by the glass and super-bar food.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3908 Westheimer RdGet your sushi fix here!
Cash only, fine wine and beer,oldest bar in town lot's of history. Look hard and you can find my name carved into the bar.
59 locals recommend
La Carafe
813 Congress StCash only, fine wine and beer,oldest bar in town lot's of history. Look hard and you can find my name carved into the bar.
Best English ex-pat hideaway in town w/fantastic fish-n-chips among other things.
27 locals recommend
Red Lion British Pub
2316 S Shepherd DrBest English ex-pat hideaway in town w/fantastic fish-n-chips among other things.
Live! at Bayou Place
500 Texas AveA great place to be in the evening, food fun and a movie theater.
Shopping
My favorite burger and a beer spot w-a-twist, it is select wild game like pheasant dogs (awesome), sweet potato fries w/Buffalo or Elk chilli cheese (most awesome) aand they have a drive through.
Sammy's Wild Game Grill
My favorite burger and a beer spot w-a-twist, it is select wild game like pheasant dogs (awesome), sweet potato fries w/Buffalo or Elk chilli cheese (most awesome) aand they have a drive through.
Everything Else
Ei8ht houston
GGreat bar to blow off some steam after 7:00P
Walgreens
950 Studemont St24 hr pharmacy.
Book stores restaurants, a movie theater and everything else you could want.
112 locals recommend
River Oaks Shopping Center
1964 W Gray StBook stores restaurants, a movie theater and everything else you could want.
Stages Repertory Theatre
800 Rosine StStage plays every day...
Ranked one of the best rep./theaters in the country, dinner, play and dessert.
94 locals recommend
Alley Theatre
615 Texas AveRanked one of the best rep./theaters in the country, dinner, play and dessert.
Across from Bayou Place, the Houston Grand Opera and other events year round.
74 locals recommend
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas AveAcross from Bayou Place, the Houston Grand Opera and other events year round.