The Locals' Guide to the Best Downtown Houston Restaurants
Birraporetti's
500 Louisiana St., Houston, TX 77002-1625
This Italian-Irish old favorite manages to keep pace with the times
Brennan's
3300 Smith's Street, Houston, TX 77006
In a classic New Orleans Style abode - this local landmark serves upper-crust Cajun-cerole cuisine
Charivari Restaurant - Home of European Cuisine
2521 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77006
Old World charm graces the table with a warm mix of European classics
China Garden Restaurant
1602 Leeland St, Houston, TX 77006-1252
Casual, family-owned Chinese restaurant in downtown Houston since 1969
Damian's Cucina Italiana
3011 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006
Just a few minutes outside downtown Houston serving authentic Italian cuisine
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St @ Memorial Drive, Houston, TX
Offers a variety of seafood specialties, steaks, chicken, salads, pasta dishes and desserts
The Grove
1611 Lamar St, Houston, TX
Located directly across from the George R. Brown Convention in Discovery Green Park,
this two-story, ultra-urban restaurant offers American cuisine such as Gulf Coast seafood,
steaks and signature rotisserie dishes
Josephine's Italian Ristorante
1209 Caroline, Houston, TX 77002
Italian favorites served up in a casual downtown environment
Kim Son
2001 Jefferson St, Houston, TX
For more than twenty-five years this restaurant has been offering traditional Vietnamese dishes
Les Givral's Kahve
801 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002
Inexpensive downtown Vietnamese hot spot for a quick workday lunch or weekend munchies
Massas Seafood Grill
1331 Lamar St, Houston, TX
This upscale and elegant restaurant offers up a fine selection of seafood cuisine
Monsoon Wok & Lounge
1200 McKinney, Suite 103, Houston, TX 77010
Asian-fusion chain inside the Shops at Houston Center makes for a bustling workday lunch spot
Morton's The Steakhouse
1001 McKinney, Houston, TX
This award winning steakhouse opened fall of 2006 and offers an outstanding menu.
Bar 1221 - includes an impressive wine and martini menu along with their specially
priced "bar bites."
Perbacco
700 Milam (at Capitol), Houston, TX
You can't go wrong with the specials at this odd little joint in the theater district.
Quattro at Four Seasons Houston
1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
Four Season's restaurant features fashionable Italian dining in
Euro-sleek style
Skyline Bar & Grill - 24th Floor of Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77002
Great food plus one fo the best views in Houston makes for romantic dinners and memorable group outings
Spencer's for Steaks and Chops
1600 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010
Swank steakhouse in the Hilton-Americas serves beef, lamb, seafood and an extensive winelist in a stylish dining room
Spindletop
Hyatt Regency's revolving restaurant is still a favorite for special occasions
Strip House
1200 McKinney St, Suite 106, Houston, TX 77010
The Shops at Houston Center get a taste of New York upscale - playfully bawdy steakhouse
Zula Restaurant
This forerunner of the downtown renaissance satisfies with inventive New American food and two levels of glitzy decor
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