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1. Street To Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(850)
Price: Expensive
• Thai • East End
Booked 19 times today
Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org Thai tasting menus can also be made available for smaller parties if confirmed at least one week before via the same email.
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2. Mamajuana Cafe Houston
4.3
Awesome(87)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Mamajuana Cafe connects the heart of Houston’s vibrant Downtownneighborhood with the energy, flair, regional & authentic flavors of theLatino Caribbean & South American culinary traditions, bringing youmouth-watering & brilliantly innovative Latino cuisine. Mamajuanadelivers a singular blend of world-class cuisine, innovative cocktailsand one-of-a-kind experiences. Here, that immersion feels like agetaway to somewhere alluring and high-energy and, most of all,unforgettable.
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3. Maderas - Kitchen & Cantina
4.5
Awesome(120)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Midtown
Booked 10 times today
Authentic Modern Mexican Restaurant & Craft Cocktails.
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4. The Rustic Houston Downtown
4.4
Awesome(58)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 55 times today
At The Rustic, we proudly serve American food with a culinary flair. Every dish is crafted from fresh ingredients right in the heart of Houston. Enjoy a diverse selection of authentic Texas beers, wines, and spirits, or handcrafted mocktails. Come by for great food and live music, and soak in the vibrant ambiance from our award-winning patio. For larger group dining of more than ten, just give our team a call—we're here to help make your gathering a memorable one!
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5. Brasserie du Parc
4.5
Awesome(1334)
Price: Expensive
• French • Downtown
Booked 15 times today
We are an authentic French brasserie located on the ground floor of the landmark residential high-rise One Park Place overlooking Discovery Green. Come and join us for lunch or dinner to experience the French Culinary Cuisine that Chef Jose has to offer. For those of you looking where to go for after work drinks and bar bites, our Happy Hour menu is available daily at our bar area from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
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6. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
4.7
Exceptional(3251)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • East Side
Booked 62 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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7. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Downtown
4.8
Exceptional(2871)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 57 times today
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
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8. Bandista
4.8
Exceptional(229)
Price: Moderate
• Cocktail Bar • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Bandista is the real deal when it comes to an authentic cocktail bar experience. It's a speakeasy-style spot with a modern Latin vibe. Reviewers rave about the unique, high-end drinks and the top-notch service. One even mentioned the special treat of being escorted to the bar! It's a great place for an intimate night out or for special occasions.
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9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Houston, TX | Midtown
4.4
Awesome(427)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown
Booked 43 times today
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!
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10. Jonathan's The Rub - East End
4.7
Exceptional(72)
Price: Moderate
• American • East End
Booked 11 times today
Jonathan's the rub is a family owned business with two restaurants currently in the Memorial area of Houston, Texas. Jonathan’s third location in East End, brings its current extensive menu including seafood, burgers, steaks, Italian and more – and adds a variety of true New York-style pizza to the mix.
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  • Karen
    St. Louis •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The whole experience was wonderful. Food, music and our waiter Rodrigo (i believe) were all great.
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    The Rustic Houston DowntownPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.4
  • Ja’Nae
    Houston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    After having a bad experience at another restaurant, my mom and I tried this place based on a recommendation. All though it was crowded (Friday night) we were almost immediately seated in the back with a candle for ambiance. As it was our first time to the restaurant, the server kindly guided us to the most popular dishes and informed us MULTIPLE times to start with Thai Mild (or no spice!) as it was authentic Thai food and the heat was no joke. So we heeded the warning and ordered Tom Yum Soup Shrimp for an appetizer, which came in a cute burner holder, Pad See Ew with Pork, and Crispy Pork Belly which was Devine and the sticky rice was a nice touch! I am pregnant so I ordered a Moscow mule mock-tail, which was awesome! The great thing about this place is that the dishes are meant to be shared and the portions are healthy! My mom and I only needed two dishes! Thank you again for the great service and making us feel welcome! We will definitely be back!
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    Street To KitchenPrice: Expensive• Thai• East End
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    4.7
  • Chris
    Houston •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Really great authentic south central Mexican cuisine with incredible cocktails. Happy hour looks amazing
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    Maderas - Kitchen & CantinaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Mexican• Midtown
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    4.5
  • Dr DamianVIP
    New Orleans / Louisiana •56 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The menu offers a hood variety. The desserts are great.
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    Brasserie du ParcPrice: Expensive• French• Downtown
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    4.5
  • Tim
    Coastal Georgia •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 13, 2024
    Fantastic and deliciously authentic Latin cuisine. The service was even better. We had a large crowd (14), and everything we ordered was delivered correctly, quickly, and was all delicious. I would go back to this restaurant without any hesitation.
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    Mamajuana Cafe HoustonPrice: Expensive• Latin American• Downtown
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    4.3

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