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1. Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Stafford

Booked 13 times today

Avenida Brazil is a local traditional Brazilian steakhouse. Our gaucho chefs expertly grill and offer you continuous table side service. We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, hot side dishes, and extensive wine list. We invite you to come join us, sit back and relax.

2. Bistro Le Cep

4.7

Exceptional(1000)

Price: Moderate

• French • Westchase

Booked 4 times today

Opened in 2001, Bistro Le Cep features French home cooking at its finest that can be best described as deeply flavored, elegant, yet straightforward. Combining traditional fine dining with a modern perspective, Bistro Le Cep will impress you and your guests with mouth-watering specialties inspired by authentic age old country recipes. We feature a well stocked bar and our extensive wine list includes an exceptional selection of grand vintages, as well as coveted wines from small producers.

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3. Le Colonial - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(3727)

Price: Expensive

• Vietnamese • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 45 times today

Le Colonial is a celebration of the seductive spirit and vivid flavors reminiscent of Saigon in the 1920s, located in the heart of one of America’s largest and most diverse cities. A lavish downstairs dining room is adorned with period photography, overhead fans and leather banquettes, and flanked by a Parisian-Style sidewalk café. A dramatic staircase leads to a second level lounge, where a large bar, mahogany millwork and plush seating create the perfect atmosphere for cocktails and light fare. Dress Code: Business CasualNo athletic wear or athletic attire, including designer athletic line of any kind and model, beach flip flops or any beach attire, tank tops (men), cut-offs, sweatpants, exposed undergarments, and excessively revealing clothing for indoor and outdoor dining. No baseball caps indoors. Seasonal changes may apply.Seasonal changes may apply.Gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We only allow a maximum of 4 for splitting checks.

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4. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Galleria

4.9

Exceptional(8799)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 53 times today

Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.

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5. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Sugar Land

4.7

Exceptional(5192)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Sugar Land

Booked 37 times today

If you’re looking for a nice night out, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille® in Sugar Land is the place to be. Offering our award-winning menu and outstanding service, we delight our guests with an eclectic setting featuring a cocktail lounge, private dining rooms, and partially covered outdoor seating area. And you won’t want to miss our 20-foot tall, climate-controlled wine tower — trust us!

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6. Toulouse - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(2507)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 73 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.

7. State of Grace

4.8

Exceptional(3347)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks

Booked 31 times today

State of Grace is a coastal, South Texas neighborhood restaurant in the refurbished Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center. Elegant but casual, its elevated comfort food by executive chef Bobby Matos is executed at the highest level in a welcoming, beautiful space. The jubilant medley of old favorites played with new spice, accent, and freshness lends itself to southern, American, Latin, Gulf Coast, German and Asian influences. Chef-owner Ford Fry’s first venture outside of Atlanta, State of Grace is located in the neighborhood where Ford grew up and nods to his childhood memories fused with Houston’s evolution into a melting pot of cultures and cuisines.

8. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2593)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 26 times today

Eunice is a neighborhood gem due to its unique, modern Cajun-Creole menu, exceptional service, and inviting ambiance. As one reviewer said, it's a 'wonderfully hospitable atmosphere' that offers 'ingenious versions of traditional Cajun and Creole dishes.' The menu is diverse and always fresh, with 'everything tasted spectacular!' It's a great place to enjoy good food and have a nice conversation.

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9. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3823)

Price: Expensive

• French • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 27 times today

The owners of Étoile Cuisine et Bar, Chef Philippe Verpiand and Monica Bui, have created an inviting, warm European environment where both traditional and seasonal French food are front and center. "We want to dispel the notion that French food is heavy and pretentious," says the team, recently transplanted to Houston from San Diego, where they owned the famed Cavaillon Restaurant. Everything about Étoile Cuisine et Bar, from the inviting outside facade to the intriguing interior design to the high quality service, is meant to convey a feeling of truly being in France. With Chef Philippe's take on a seasonal menu using a French technique, it's a place where fine food lovers come together, not on a special occasion, but to enjoy every day.

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10. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial

4.7

Exceptional(1294)

Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Westside

Booked 42 times today

Bienvenidos, y'all!Inspired by long days on the Gulf, late nights on the ranch and the colorful creations of our abuela, our family's Kitchen & Cantina showcases the rich foods and traditions we grew up with on both sides of the border.Nothing matches the flavor of food grilled over mesquite. Try wood-fired Texas quail swaddled in homemade tortillas, jalapeno rellanos stuffed with house-made chorizo and sizzling, family-style parrilladas - huge mixed platters of wild game and fresh vegetables, topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco - a unique spin on Houston barbeque.Our days begin roasting chilies and tomatoes, rolling fresh tortillas in our bakery and wringing every last drop of Ruby Red grapefruit for cocktails. We hand-grind our own sausage and hand-trim every ounce of meat in our butchery, then anoint it with the savory seasonings and marinades we've honed over generations.A few margaritas on our patio and you've found your new casa sweet casa.

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Wade
Montana •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was our first trip to B&B, so we tried as much as we could. The 4 appetizers were some of the best that Houston has to offer! The crab cake was nearly 100% meat with almost no filler & was really mild. The cheese covered pork belly was better than any I've tried. Excellent tuna tartar & their calamari was atleast in the top 3 that we've had. For our main entrees, my wife had the wasabi crusted ahi tuna & it was really fresh. I had the prime rib. The prime was seasoned really well but not as tender as I was expecting. Over all, the food & service were excellent & we are looking forward to trying some different main entrees next time around.
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4.8
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Robin
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall we enjoyed our evening! Service was excellent as was the ambiance
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Le Colonial - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Galleria / Uptown
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4.7
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Zachvip
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always stellar. The server treated us with two pieces lump crab roll since our favorite foie gras is —understandably—no longer available.
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Uchi HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Sushi• Montrose
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4.9
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Marla
Houston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
My friends thoroughly enjoyed celebrating a birthday at this restaurant. The food is superb with excellent service. Come hungry.
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Avenida Brazil - Southwest HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Stafford
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4.5
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Shawn
Houston •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Lovely French bistro! One of my favorites for lunch or dinner. Service is just right. Just had soup de jour and salad, but was perfect for lunch.
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Bistro Le CepPrice: Moderate• French• Westchase
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4.7

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53 restaurants available nearby

1. Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston

2. Bistro Le Cep

3. Le Colonial - Houston

4. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Galleria

5. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Sugar Land

6. Toulouse - Houston

7. State of Grace

8. Eunice

9. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

10. Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina - Memorial

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