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1. Osso & Kristalla
4.3
Awesome(753)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
Osso & Kristalla is open for lunch and dinner and focuses on using only fresh and local ingredients. The kitchen is overseen by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Lunch offers salads, wood-fired pizzas, pasta and creole-Italian house specialties. At dinner, Osso & Kristalla transforms to a modern, yet relaxed lounge atmosphere with a full bar and extensive wine selection, all offered by the glass. Osso & Kristalla is owned by Houston Astros owner Jim Crane.
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2. Ruggles Black -West Alabama
4.8
Exceptional(739)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 17 times today
Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.
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3. Lucio's BYOB & Grill
5.0
Exceptional(1234)
Price: Moderate
• American • Montrose
Booked 4 times today
Lucio's is New American cuisine in a comforting yet upscale dining atmosphere, concentrating on seasonal and fresh local ingredients.Life is to be enjoyed, if you want to go somewhere to appreciate your bottle of wine and be reminded of the simple pleasures of life, this is it.
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4. MAX's Wine Dive Houston - Washington Ave.
4.7
Exceptional(2485)
Price: Moderate
• American • Heights / Washington
Booked 3 times today
At MAX’s Wine Dive it’s all about the EXPERIENCE.We’re passionate about food and wine – just like you! We pride ourselves on bringing you gourmet comfort food made from the highest-quality local ingredients in an exciting and unique atmosphere. In addition, we price our wines on a retail model – you can find amazing wines from around the world at the most competitive prices in town – and then take some home with you!
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5. George's Bistro & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(287)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • W. University / Med Center
Booked 8 times today
George's Bistro and Bar pushes the envelope of elevated continental cuisine. Taking its influences from our team members’ culinary roots, George's Bistro and Bar blends traditional and innovative techniques to create unique offerings using local ingredients in all of its dishes. We are grounded in hospitality with our staff’s commitment to providing you with a memorable experience each time you walk through our door.We’re excited to bring something new to our community and can’t wait to share our unique recipes. We can't wait to serve you!
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6. Roost Houston
4.8
Exceptional(525)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Montrose
Booked 3 times today
Nominated by Food and Wine Magazine as best chef southwest and 4 time winner of the Houston Iron Fork competition, Roost is slowly standing in a class of its own. With accolades like winner of the Food Networks Beat Bobby Flay and competing on Guy's Grocery Games, local Chef Kevin Naderi loves developing global flavors and serving his hometown. Roost’s 50-seat space is cozy and unpretentious, amid walls paneled with old shutters and Edison-like light fixtures. Roost’s rustic and diverse menu is revised every five weeks, inspired by local availability of farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors of the world, including the American South, Asia, and from the Middle East, taking advantage of Chef Naderi’s Persian heritage. With over 13 years of serving Houston, we are proud to be a delicious option for our incredible city, and we truly looking forward to giving you a casual- fine dining experience.
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7. Sushi By The Heights
4.3
Awesome(64)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Heights / Washington
Sushi by the Heights is a contemporary Japanese restaurant that values American culture, we offer a variety of food from fresh sashimi, sushi, tempura, roll, 3 styles of hand roll, steak and Robata options. We source the ingredients widely from the world's best sustainable products including Japan, New Zealand (well known for their best King Salmon), Indonesia (spices), and even local ingredients straight to our kitchen. At Sushi by the Heights, we pay homage to the Japanese tradition of perfection in food and drink and love communal dining yet values the American culture. Our stylish dining room, social bar and patio area inviting vignettes where people gather for beautifully luscious Robata dishes, Sushi & Steak. Paired with our distinctively inspired, noteworthy libations, our delicious dishes and focus on detail will leave a lasting effect on you, inviting you to join us often, and inch closer to discover behind the secret door!
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8. Dante Vini e Cucina Italiana
4.7
Exceptional(27)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 3 times today
Our Italian cuisine's authenticity and philosophy lies in a perfect balance of tradition, local ingredients, and culinary finesse. Each region in Italy contributes its distinct flavors and techniques to create a culinary mosaic that's both diverse and harmonious. Our goal and purpose are to achieve and maintain the original Italian taste by adding locally Houston based products.

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