Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Great outdoor restaurant/bar with a fireplace, golf, and other games. Very kid friendly
20 locals recommend
Brooklyn Athletic Club
601 Richmond AvenueGreat outdoor restaurant/bar with a fireplace, golf, and other games. Very kid friendly
Bowl
607 Richmond AveGreat place for a healthy lunch, the executive grilled cheese is a must!
Rustic Oak Gastro Pub & Wine Bar
511 Richmond AvenueCelebrity chef... Great place for southern style brunch!
Best restaurant in Houston, walking distance. Do not accept reservations.
56 locals recommend
Pax Americana Restaurant
4319 Montrose BlvdBest restaurant in Houston, walking distance. Do not accept reservations.
Brasserie Max & Julie
4315 Montrose BoulevardMost authentic French food in Houston.
Best $$$$ restaurant in all of Houston. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
36 locals recommend
BCN Taste & Tradition
4210 Roseland StBest $$$$ restaurant in all of Houston. Be sure to make a reservation in advance.
Fabulous coffee shop with a great little breakfast menu and juices. (the stuffed avocado with bacon is AMAZING)
86 locals recommend
Siphon Coffee
701 W Alabama StFabulous coffee shop with a great little breakfast menu and juices. (the stuffed avocado with bacon is AMAZING)
Famous southern style breakfast.. get there early, the line usually starts around 8am but moves pretty fast!
494 locals recommend
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis StFamous southern style breakfast.. get there early, the line usually starts around 8am but moves pretty fast!
El Tiempo Cantina - Westheimer
322 Westheimer RdBest Tex Mex in Houston...
Drinks & Nightlife
Absinthe
609 Richmond AveGreat bar with food open later the lemon chicken pizza is the best!
House of the father of Mixology... great spot to grab a drink always a cool crowd!
214 locals recommend
Anvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdHouse of the father of Mixology... great spot to grab a drink always a cool crowd!
Etro Nightclub
114 Main StIf you want to dance... this is the place.
Amazing outdoor hammock bar... this place is the place to be!
269 locals recommend
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StAmazing outdoor hammock bar... this place is the place to be!
Essentials
Largest variety of beer in town. This place is a treat for any traveler!
125 locals recommend
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueLargest variety of beer in town. This place is a treat for any traveler!
CVS
917 Main StDrug store for all the essentials
Kroger Fresh Fare
3300 Montrose Blvd"Disco Kroger" as it is known to the Montrose locals.
Arts & Culture
4401 Montrose Blvd
4401 Montrose BoulevardGreat cluster of amazing Houston art galleries.
Most notable museum Houston has to offer internationally recognized. Also home of the Rothko Chapel (a must do when in Houston)
491 locals recommend
The Menil Collection
1533 Sul Ross StMost notable museum Houston has to offer internationally recognized. Also home of the Rothko Chapel (a must do when in Houston)
Great museum check their online calendar to see dates for their monthly block party.
144 locals recommend
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
5216 Montrose BlvdGreat museum check their online calendar to see dates for their monthly block party.
One of my favorite places in Houston, also has an amazing gift shop with artful gifts.
18 locals recommend
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main StOne of my favorite places in Houston, also has an amazing gift shop with artful gifts.