1. The Grove
8.6
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
Clifton M: Short rib tacos - awesome. With a generous pour French Burgundy.
Houston Press: Enjoy an upscale dinner inside the architecturally stunning Grove, which provides a beautiful view onto the park by day or night.
Houston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant: The Texas organic chicken, roasted w/Yukon potatoes are cooked w/the chicken's drippings, is 1 of the best meals to be had anywhere!
2. Roka Akor
8.8
2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Lucelle Agustin: For Happy Hour: pork belly, sweet corn, tuna tartare, roka chibi burger!! If you like sweet cocktails, order the lychee-tini (off the menu). For dessert, get the Yuzu Cheesecake (not that sweet).
Eater: From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., get a taste by noshing on $8 light bites from Wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings, tuna tartare, hamachi serrano chili roll, and the Roka Chili burger. Read more.
Christy Landes: Crab, sashimi, wagyu
Mandy Power: Love this place. The staff is super friendly. Perfect for after work.
heather pray: Happy hours until they are out - enjoy yesterday's leftover daily wine list at half off until they run out.
Mark Alexander: I never know what I want to drink when I walk in, but I always walk out knowing I've had some of the best wine for the night. The people who work here are some of my most favorite human beings ever.
Betsy Lowther: Must-trys: Scallop appetizer, beefsteak tomato salad, steak (all are amazing!), creamed spinach, and **bread pudding**.
Eric Geordi: Oh my god, this was the best filet mignon I've ever had... Get it with the Oscar!
Luis C.: Try the joseph phelps insignia wine.
8. Tiny's No. 5
8.8
3636 Rice Blvd (Edloe St.), Houston, TX
Café · West University Place · 33 tips and reviews
erinocookies: Fav neighborhood spot. house made smoked salmon to die for! salads, pizzas, wine...great ambience.
Cariña G.: Pricey, but the food was really good! Love the scenery...very peaceful place to enjoy breakfast on a week day!
Leah Johnson: The charcuterie platter is def wonderful to share as an appetizer. And get a chocolate chip cookie for dessert!
Local Houston Magazine: We ordered the chicken fried steak, the maple brined double-bone pork chop, and chunk pasta sugo rosa. Highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken as well! Read more.
Houston Press: Starch, meat, and cream. Do you really need anything else? Whether you want it smothered in bacon gravy alongside Texas toast or served with fried eggs and buttermilk biscuits Read more.
Natalie S.: 1/2 price on most wine bottles on Sunday. The fried chicken was crispy and moist. Loved the Mac and cheese. Hated the cole slaw. Sunday special of Meatloaf was pretty good.
Marissa L Jenkins: Great Hang out place...some live music...some good food...some nice wine! Check out Specials for the day
Local Houston Magazine: Overall the place kind of feels like Pub Fiction’s older and more mature sibling. The owners also do a great job of informing the customers of just what type of beer they are getting into. Read more.
Aimee Woodall: Fab happy hour, incredible pizza and several vegetarian options. Oh. And the wine!
13. Bistro Le Cep
7.9
11207 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews
Rivendell Nina Rentals: This was by far the best French I've ever eaten. Good food. Quaint spot. Excellent service and the creme brûlée was exquisite
Eater: For great French food in classic iterations, this is a good dining option and a Houston classic. The duck confit, escargot and chocolate dumplings are cheap and very well-executed. [Eater 38 Member]
Kimberley Mead: The boar is amazing.