Best Restaurants for People Watching in Spring Branch

19 restaurants available nearby

1. CIEL

3.9

Excellent(544)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 11 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!

2. Daily Gather

4.5

Awesome(690)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Booked 20 times today

Inspired by the cherished moments shared daily around the dining table, this every day eatery located in CityCentre Houston is the backdrop for traditional American cuisine paired with Houston hospitality. Chef Brandi Key's scratch kitchen focuses on the all-important relationships with our farmers, ranchers, and fishermen, to bring you the freshest seasonal dining experience. At our table, we pay respect to the classics while leaving room for interpretation and most importantly, nostalgic fun. So pull up a chair, gather around, and stay a while.

3. Azumi - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 13 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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4. Toulouse - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(2507)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 38 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.

5. Stella's Wine Bar

5.0

Exceptional(109)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 3 times today

Tucked away in the southeast corner of the hotel, Stella’s Wine Bar is Houston’s newest and most alluring wine destination for both casual wine enthusiasts and serious oenophiles. Offering over 30 wine-producing regions through a variety of flights and close to 60 wines by the glass, Stella’s Wine Bar provides a unique journey of tastes from around the world. Guided by our unrivaled team of highly skilled yet incredibly approachable sommeliers, guests can learn and explore both the new and the familiar wines in a social convivial atmosphere with world-class wine resources to share as little or as much as you want to know. The full Cellar wine program can also be accessed within Stella’s Wine Bar, so options are near limitless.

6. Fuad's Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Fuad's Restaurant offers guests a fine dining experience. Its inviting setting is wonderful for date night with that special someone or catching up with an old friend over lunch. Fuad's Restaurant operates without a menu, allowing guests to tell the chef exactly what they want, which is then cooked to their specifications. This establishment does offer specials, such as veal chops with Italian style potatoes, Key Lime shrimp with lobster and crayfish bisque. It also has desserts like the popular flaming bananas foster. Fuad's Restaurant features a wine cellar with an extensive selection for guests to choose from and it serves classic cocktails, as well as other beverages. This establishment also hosts events throughout the year.

7. Craft F&B

4.5

Awesome(169)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 1 time today

Rich woods, exposed brick and stained concrete floors create an industrial ambiance to enjoy wood-fired pizzas, elevated comfort food and pub-style fare, alongside a vast selection of craft brews and a dose of Southern Hospitality. Catch the latest game with friends, or make new ones with high-table communal-style seating.

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8. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(130)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 64 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

9. Milton's

new

4.7

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 25 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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10. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(381)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montrose

Booked 47 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.

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Andrea
Austin •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waitress was very helpful and friendly, she recommended some favorites and was able to give us a half and half carafe for our mimosas. My 1st course (elote -corn bread) was very tasty and my salad was delicious and a very good portion. Will definitely go back to try some of their other meals!
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Daily GatherPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
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4.5
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Janine
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing ambiance ! Great service ! Would definitely return! Jenny was amazing from the beginning and I enjoyed my birthday!
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CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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3.9
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Gillesvip
Houston •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Just a thanks to Bria that served us so well with attention. Food was good as usual . On a not that bad note , we order a second bottle of wine that was on the special of the day . They didn’t have it saying we had only one . They offered us 2 other selections , we choose one . Was supposedly to get a discount or have it at same price than first one as per that assistant manager . Well we paid it full price and never received the promise discount . That assistant manager just disappear 🤷‍♂️
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Toulouse - HoustonPrice: Expensive• French• River Oaks
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4.7
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Reneevip
Houston •151 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The service was impeccable! I really enjoyed the food and even stepped outside of my comfort zone and was proud of myself. Everything was delicious and perfectly timed. It was a great experience.
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Azumi - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Japanese• River Oaks
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4.6
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Cheri
Houston •60 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
Great experience. Wine selection is good. Staff is very attentive. We enjoyed the evening with live music.
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Stella's Wine BarPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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19 restaurants available nearby

1. CIEL

2. Daily Gather

3. Azumi - Houston

4. Toulouse - Houston

5. Stella's Wine Bar

6. Fuad's Restaurant

7. Craft F&B

8. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

9. Milton's

10. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

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