Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Minuti Coffee
114 Gray StThe Fish
309 Gray StreetSushi
Baby Barnaby's
602 Fairview StGreat little place for breakfast and brunch! One of my favorites.
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StGreat brewery
El Tiempo Cantina - Montrose
1308 Montrose BoulevardBest Fajitas in Houston
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StQuaint little brunch place.
You absolutely must go here. Best BBQ in the state of Texas. Open only from 11am - 2 pm. The lines are always long, so you have to get there at least by 9:30am. TOTALLY WORTH THE EFFORT AND WAIT.
84 locals recommend
Killen's Barbecue
3613 E Broadway StYou absolutely must go here. Best BBQ in the state of Texas. Open only from 11am - 2 pm. The lines are always long, so you have to get there at least by 9:30am. TOTALLY WORTH THE EFFORT AND WAIT.
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdSushi - Named one of the top 10 restaurants in the United States.
New York/Jewish themed eatery. Great place to go after the bars close.
54 locals recommend
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdNew York/Jewish themed eatery. Great place to go after the bars close.
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveBest tacos in Houston
Empire Café
1732 Westheimer RdGreat brunch spot
benjy's
One of the best restaurants for happy hour or brunch.
Torchys Tacos
2411 S Shepherd DrWell-known Houston Taco restaurant
Tokyohana Grill & Sushi Bar
3239 Southwest FwyGood sushi restaurant. Great reverse happy hour
Aka Sushi House
2390 W Alabama StSushi
Del Frisco's Grille
2800 Kirby DrExcellent Steakhouse
El Big Bad
419 Travis StBest margaritas in Houston. Ask for the Champs 1, 2, or 3.
Japanese Tapas, very tasty and not expensive. They also have an excellent selection of Japanese whiskeys
30 locals recommend
Izakaya
318 Gray StJapanese Tapas, very tasty and not expensive. They also have an excellent selection of Japanese whiskeys
Portuguese style tapas and wine. An excellent restaurant.
76 locals recommend
Oporto Fooding House & Wine (midtown)
125 W Gray StPortuguese style tapas and wine. An excellent restaurant.
The Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdGreat American style food. They also brew their own beers.
Best Pizza joint in the Montrose/Midtown area. They deliver. Try the Large Thin-Crust New Yorker.
14 locals recommend
Pepperoni's
8502 S Main StBest Pizza joint in the Montrose/Midtown area. They deliver. Try the Large Thin-Crust New Yorker.
Star Pizza
77 Harvard StGood deep dish pizza.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dogwood
2403 Bagby StClé
2301 Main StPopping, Vegas-style nightclub
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveHouston's most well-known brewery.
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StLocal Pour Houston
1952 W Gray StAlways busy. Always a good band playing!
Great rooftop bar. Always has a DJ or band playing on the roof outside.
19 locals recommend
Proof Rooftop Lounge
Great rooftop bar. Always has a DJ or band playing on the roof outside.
Reflect HTX
2303 Smith StGreat beer bar, with outstanding views of the downtown skyline
Irish Cowboy
2300 Louisiana StVery fun Irish-themed bar, with large outside area.
Huge selection of beers, including many local Houston and Texas brews
121 locals recommend
Little Woodrow’s Midtown
2306 Brazos StHuge selection of beers, including many local Houston and Texas brews
Clutch Bar
5334 Washington AveGreat for watching sports
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdMy favorite cocktail bar in Houston
Wooster's Garden
3315 Milam StGreat cocktail bar
13 celsius
3000 Caroline StExcellent wine bar. Lots of selection.
The Ginger Man
5607 Morningside DrRice Village Beer Garden with a huge selection of beers.
Arts & Culture
Houston Museum District
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrParks & Nature
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyWide open spaces, good running trails
Located near the medical center and museum district. Has a golf course, a zoo, and several museums
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StLocated near the medical center and museum district. Has a golf course, a zoo, and several museums
Very nice golf course, running/walking trails, soccer fields and bike trails, picnic areas.
246 locals recommend
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueVery nice golf course, running/walking trails, soccer fields and bike trails, picnic areas.
Shopping
A huge shopping mall with every store you can imagine. This shopping area is so large that it has its own skyline. Seriously.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdA huge shopping mall with every store you can imagine. This shopping area is so large that it has its own skyline. Seriously.
Essentials
A little expensive, even with the Randall's card. But for a short trip for a few items, the location is perfect.
220 locals recommend
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StA little expensive, even with the Randall's card. But for a short trip for a few items, the location is perfect.
Worth the Drive. Excellent produce and meats. Sells wine, beer, and mixers.
342 locals recommend
H-E-B
6055 South FwyWorth the Drive. Excellent produce and meats. Sells wine, beer, and mixers.
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StCVS
917 Main StOpen 24/7. Perfect location. Has a Red Box movie kiosk outside. ATM inside.
The largest and most complete liquor store ever.
116 locals recommend
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdThe largest and most complete liquor store ever.