Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Amazing coffee, breakfast tacos and sandwiches. Order a siphon coffee if you have never had the experience and watch them make coffee in a way you have never seen before.
86 místní doporučují
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StAmazing coffee, breakfast tacos and sandwiches. Order a siphon coffee if you have never had the experience and watch them make coffee in a way you have never seen before.
Just a few blocks away these guys take coffee seriously. Great baristas, a good place ot plug in your laptop or read a magazine. There is a taco truck parked out front with authentic Mexican tacos. Be sure to ask for the red tortillas which are a custom in Monterrey, Mexico where the owners are from.
28 místní doporučují
Mercantile
5411 Morningside DrJust a few blocks away these guys take coffee seriously. Great baristas, a good place ot plug in your laptop or read a magazine. There is a taco truck parked out front with authentic Mexican tacos. Be sure to ask for the red tortillas which are a custom in Monterrey, Mexico where the owners are from.
This is a historic building that housed a famous LGBT nightclub before being turn into the shop it is now. Their biscuits are amazing, and the Vietnamese breakfast is delicious. Oh, and the coffee is on point too!
64 místní doporučují
Blacksmith
1018 Westheimer RdThis is a historic building that housed a famous LGBT nightclub before being turn into the shop it is now. Their biscuits are amazing, and the Vietnamese breakfast is delicious. Oh, and the coffee is on point too!
You will wait in line. It’s part of the experience, but this spot is known for its waffles and chicken. Grab your spot in the line and start up a conversation. The wait is worth it.
494 místní doporučují
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StYou will wait in line. It’s part of the experience, but this spot is known for its waffles and chicken. Grab your spot in the line and start up a conversation. The wait is worth it.
Run by one of America’s most well-known chef’s Chris Shepard, this place requires a reservation ahead of time, but his fare is changed daily based on the best local ingredients her can find. The even have a curing room and open kitchen so you can see all the action while you eat.
61 místní doporučují
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadRun by one of America’s most well-known chef’s Chris Shepard, this place requires a reservation ahead of time, but his fare is changed daily based on the best local ingredients her can find. The even have a curing room and open kitchen so you can see all the action while you eat.
This isn’t your typical sushi place. You tell the server what you like and don’t, how much you want to spend, and they take it from there. Requires a reservation, but you won’t find another place like it!
219 místní doporučují
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdThis isn’t your typical sushi place. You tell the server what you like and don’t, how much you want to spend, and they take it from there. Requires a reservation, but you won’t find another place like it!
Chicken and wine?!?! Yes, and it’s delicious. Hearty food and great wine selection.
113 místní doporučují
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveChicken and wine?!?! Yes, and it’s delicious. Hearty food and great wine selection.
This is Mexico City authentic food. The mural on the wall is something to see, and all the food is made from the best ingredients around.
71 místní doporučují
Cuchara
214 Fairview StThis is Mexico City authentic food. The mural on the wall is something to see, and all the food is made from the best ingredients around.
Homemade pasta and great wine selection. Their daily selections never miss.
17 místní doporučují
Vinoteca Poscol
608 Westheimer RdHomemade pasta and great wine selection. Their daily selections never miss.
This is authentic Chinese food from the Sichuan province. If you love spicy, then this is your place.
36 místní doporučují
Mala Sichuan Bistro
1201 Westheimer RdThis is authentic Chinese food from the Sichuan province. If you love spicy, then this is your place.
They bake everything in house and the sandwiches are super.
194 místní doporučují
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdThey bake everything in house and the sandwiches are super.
A modern chic restaurant next to a world class art gallery. Its large windows provide views to beautiful open spaces and public art. The wine and daily selections are not to miss.
23 místní doporučují
Bistro Menil
1513 W Alabama StA modern chic restaurant next to a world class art gallery. Its large windows provide views to beautiful open spaces and public art. The wine and daily selections are not to miss.
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueBest BBQ. Try the brisket and meet the friendly staff and owners.
A short ride away you will find the owner Harry still working at this diner style eatery. It’s your common American breakfast, and a favorite among local politicians.
44 místní doporučují
Harry's Restaurant
318 Tuam StA short ride away you will find the owner Harry still working at this diner style eatery. It’s your common American breakfast, and a favorite among local politicians.
Riel
1927 Fairview StCelebrated collaboration from the owners of several Houston eateries.
LES BA'GET
1717 Montrose BlvdClassic Vietnamese food; very flavorful.
Great Ramen restaurant with a wonderful selection. Check out the giant white cat out front!
30 místní doporučují
Ramen Tatsu-ya
1722 California StGreat Ramen restaurant with a wonderful selection. Check out the giant white cat out front!
La Grange
2517 Ralph StGreat open space, bar, and tex-mex food.
James Beard award winning chef presents Mexican Cuisine by its many regions. Great service.
160 místní doporučují
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdJames Beard award winning chef presents Mexican Cuisine by its many regions. Great service.
Pink's Pizza
710 W Gray StLocal Pizza Delivery
Pepperoni's
8502 S Main StLocal Pizza Delivery
UB Preserv
1609 Westheimer Rdfood as diverse as Houston
Postino Montrose
805 Pacific StTraveler's Table
520 Westheimer RoadVelvet Taco
4819 Washington AveBrasil
2604 Dunlavy StBaby Barnaby's
602 Fairview StBludorn Restaurant
807 Taft Street
Rosie Cannonball
1620 Westheimer RdMarch Restaurant
1624 Westheimer RoadB&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveLúa Viet Kitchen
1540 W Alabama St
Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk St
Theodore Rex
1302 Nance St
Avondale Food & Wine
240 Westheimer RdBrasserie 19
1962 W Gray StNobie's Restaurant
2048 Colquitt StOSTIA
2032 Dunlavy Street
Squable
632 W 19th StLuigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdBrothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation AveBCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StMilk & Cookies
2809 Saint StRiver Oaks Donuts
3601 Westheimer RdTrattoria Sofia
911 West 11th StreetThe Hot Bagel Shop
2015 S Shepherd DrAL Quick Stop
2002 Waugh DrArts & Culture
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StMenilova sbírka
1533 Sul Ross StHouston Symphony at Jones Hall
615 Louisiana StTheatre Under The Stars
800 Bagby StHouston Ballet
601 Preston StUniversity of St. Thomas
3800 Montrose BlvdBeautiful campus surrounded by a running loop. It also has a must see art installation by James Turrell that is open all the time, but has scheduled audio accompanied displays.
232 místní doporučují
Rice University
6100 Main St Beautiful campus surrounded by a running loop. It also has a must see art installation by James Turrell that is open all the time, but has scheduled audio accompanied displays.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet St
Přírodovědné muzeum v Houstonu
5555 Hermann Park DrDětské muzeum v Houstonu
1500 Binz StAlley divadlo
615 Texas AveWortham Theater Center
501 Texas AveJames Turrell's Twilight Epiphany Skyscape
Public Interactive Art
The Orange Show
2401 Munger StMiller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrNárodní muzeum Buffalo Soldiers
3816 Caroline StBuffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StELLIO Fine Art
3201 Allen PkwyParks & Nature
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StMenil Park
1423 Branard StHermann Park
6001 Fannin StBuffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StPark Market Square
301 Milam Stcheck the website for events
Levy Park
3801 Eastside Stfamily friendly
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrHouston Botanic Garden
Memoriální park
6501 Memorial DrDrinks & Nightlife
Boheme
307 Fairview StThe Hay Merchant
1100 Westheimer RdCaptain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge
308 Main StreetAnvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdPoison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdStone's Throw
1417 Westheimer RdRosemont
2750 Grant StNouveau Antique Art Bar
2913 Main StSaint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons Ave8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StThe Continental Club
3714 Main StAxelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StPistolero's
1517 Westheimer Rdalso has good tacos
Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
3622 Main StGoodnight Charlie's
2531 Kuester StBetter Luck Tomorrow
544 Yale StRabbit's Got the Gun
708 Hogan StreetThe French Corner
1104 Old Spanish TrailLa Carafe
813 Congress StLittle Dipper Lounge
304 Main StMiss Carousel
1201 St Emanuel StLight Years Natural Wine Shop and Bar
1304 W Alabama StJohnny's Gold Brick
2518 Yale StThe Toasted Coconut
1617 Richmond AveRevelry on Richmond
1613 Richmond AvenueGood to watch sports
Love Buzz
408 Westheimer RdBanging juke box and pizza
La Colombe d'Or hotel
3410 Montrose BlvdNice bar inside, get reservations
Holman Draft Hall
820 Holman StHouston Watch Company
913 Franklin StEssentials
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdPharmacy
H-E-B
6055 South FwyWhole Foods Market
515 Elgin StWhole Foods Market
515 Elgin StTrader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdRandalls
2225 Louisiana StCVS
917 Main StAll the beers, all the spirits, all the wines (humidor as well)
116 místní doporučují
Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdAll the beers, all the spirits, all the wines (humidor as well)
Getting Around
Ensemble/HCC Stn NB station
Closest light rail stop.
Houston BCycle - Freed/Montrose Library
4100 Montrose BoulevardBicycle Rentals
Entertainment & Activities
Houston Astros
1661 Texas AveHouston Rockets
1510 Polk StHouston Texans
Stadion BBVA Compass
2200 Texas AveHouston Dynamo (soccer)
The Bar Method
503 Westheimer Rd713 Pilates
705 W Alabama StMomentum Indoor Climbing Silver Street
1401 Silver StLee and Joe Jamail Skatepark
103 Sabine St