Best Restaurants for People Watching in Rice Village

20 restaurants available nearby

1. Milton's

4.7

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 38 times today

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

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2. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(162)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 95 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

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3. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(401)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montrose

Booked 78 times today

Located in a former auto shop in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood near The Menil Collection and Museum District, Clark’s Houston is the third and largest location of our popular neighborhood oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Opened in Fall 2023, Clark’s features freshly shucked oysters, crudo, lobster roll, daily fish specials, caviar and blini, bowls of chowder and cioppino as well as a much-loved burger and shoestring fries.The restaurant specializes in martinis and signature cocktails as well as an extensive Champagne and wine list. The design is light, bright, and airy with nautically-themed touches including a centerpiece fish tank, teak wood furniture, bright white walls, and blue and turquoise tones.In addition to a marble-topped oyster bar and dining room, there’s a large, covered patio for prime people watching and oyster slurping. Clark’s Houston also offers a semi-private dining room for special occasions and events.

4. CIEL

4.0

Excellent(552)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 46 times today

CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians. Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation. NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!

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5. Toulouse - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(2529)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 92 times today

Toulouse Café and Bar recalls a Fin de Siecle Parisian Café where you are likely to bump into friends and find yourself in conversations with neighboring tables. At first glance you will notice the bustling activity that characterizes Toulouse: wait staff with wine openers and hot plates of food, people chatting and laughing, the clink of wine glasses… the atmosphere is sophisticated and good moods are contagious.In the tradition of all fine bistros, Toulouse has imaginative and seasonal menus that provide exactly what its patrons long for: cozy tables open to the street, mouth-watering specialties a la Française, delicious desserts made from scratch and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the tastes of France with our exciting yet comforting dishes such as our famous quiches, an expertly cooked trout almondine or the best mussels in the city.Dine with us and be transported to Paris, if only for a moment.

6. Brasserie 19

4.8

Exceptional(2686)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 64 times today

Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

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7. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(459)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Taste Kitchen + Bar, located in Downtown at 420 Main Street, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment.

8. Azumi - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(96)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 29 times today

Azumi brings an uncompromising commitment to Japanese cuisine, with a diverse menu focusing on upscale dishes and high-end ingredients. Highlighted by an impressive sushi program, Azumi’s menu is perfectly complemented by a hot kitchen menu featuring authentic Japanese entrees.

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9. North Italia – BLVD

4.7

Exceptional(4138)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 71 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

10. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4771)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 32 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

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RANDLEVIP
Houston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything about our dining experience tonight was spectacular. The food, service, staff were great. The duck confit was delicious. As were the scallops on the half shell and the grilled octopus ceviche. It’s one of our favorite restaurants. We haven’t been there in a while but will be back again soon. It’s worth it for a special evening!
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Toulouse - HoustonPrice: Expensive• French• River Oaks
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4.8
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pamVIP
Houston •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very retro Hollywood vibe, we loved it. Food was excellent, we shared a roll, the lobster pasta, and a steak.
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6
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KatherineVIP
Houston •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent excellent excellent. The service is so good! Hannah has been our server twice and she’s fantastic. The food is wonderful, we haven’t had one item we haven’t liked in multiple trips. Try it!
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Clark's Oyster Bar - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montrose
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4.8
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LarryVIP
Hawaii •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic place after the program begins around 11pm. Bottle service however is outrageous. 175.00 of Tequila is a whopping 1900.00.
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CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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CindyVIP
Houston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
This is my second time at Milton’s. I love the vibe. The waitstaff is extremely seasoned. I know a few from other restaurants that I visited a lot, but are now closed. Milton’s was lucky to get them. The food is wonderful. The misto is my favorite, also the iceberg salad. The arancini is as good as I had in Sicily. The whole fish, Branzino, is stellar. It’s a very intimate and casual space.
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7

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20 restaurants available nearby

1. Milton's

2. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

3. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

4. CIEL

5. Toulouse - Houston

6. Brasserie 19

7. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

8. Azumi - Houston

9. North Italia – BLVD

10. Ouisie's Table

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