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1. CIEL
4.0
Excellent(597)
Price: Very Expensive
• French / Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 23 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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2. North Italia – BLVD
4.7
Exceptional(4193)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 61 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.
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3. Bari Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(592)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • River Oaks
Booked 43 times today
BARI THE SIMPLE JOY OF ITALIANThere is a casual, effortless style found in Italy that has us falling in love over and over. It’s an elegant simplicity that is found in legendary food, cities, art, fashion, and everyday life. A spirit the world is instinctively attracted to. A nuanced approach that crosses generations and always in style. When it comes to Italian food…a balance between classic and modernity. Along comes Bari where diners experience respect for Italian food in a setting that evokes the stylish glamour of Milan and Rome. Serving classic dishes found from the mountains to the sea.
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4. Daily Gather
4.4
Awesome(738)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westside
Booked 31 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.
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5. Toulouse - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(2601)
Price: Expensive
• French • River Oaks
Booked 80 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.
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6. Azumi - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(141)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • River Oaks
Booked 30 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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7. Grotto - Houston
4.7
Exceptional(2329)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 22 times today
Located in the upscale Galleria area on Westheimer, Grotto delivers a savory menu brimming with timeless recipes! Inspired by a Old Country trattoria ambiance & classic Italian cooking, enjoy signature dishes such as Neapolitan thin crust pizzas, Veal Kickerillo, Pollo Francese, housemade pastas & fish selections.
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8. Stella's Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(117)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
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.
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9. Fuad's Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(83)
Price: Expensive
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 1 time today
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.
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10. Drake's Hollywood - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(276)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Montrose
Booked 42 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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