Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Houston, Houston

Dirka D. • July 1, 2018There are too many things to get here that are great!!! Small plates- dumplings, chicken liver mousse (which is a MUST), and Nancy cakes are amazing!

Rayshawn W. • June 9, 2016First time having turtle meat and it was great. The turtle gumbo as a whole was excellent.

Rene H. • July 6, 2018The grilled cheese food trucks has some very interesting and delicious combinations.

Therese T. • July 31, 2011Soda chanh or lemonade with soda is great; they also have homemade soy milk. Their phos are one of the best.

Arm R. • October 6, 2019Great Vibes. Excellent for watching all games.

Allison M. • June 1, 2013Salt & pepper calamari, foie gras torchon, and the bacon & bone marrow appetizers are really amazing!

Steve C. • December 16, 2010Love the Nashville Saucer, great beer selection, good music some nites too!

Johnnie Skywalking • April 15, 2018Go with classic dish, salmon, scallop, crab and shrimp. White wine sauce makes this dish amazing.

Samuel O. • January 15, 2020Macaroons, Tacos, Blts, coffee. Oh my. This place is killer. Food and beverage are always on point.

Camila C. • February 12, 2017It's amazing experience this restaurant, special deserts so curiously, amazing flavor. And you have a menu special for chocolate if you like? You really need to know;)

Mike M. • September 17, 2018Fantastic burgers! Convenient to both 8th Wonder Brewery and Distillery.

Fargie . • April 8, 2019Best Vegan pizza around, impossible burger and vegan cheese!

Jenn W. • December 31, 2009Get the supreme pizza! Super fresh!

Clifton M. • May 9, 2015Red beans & rice, and if available, crawfish étouffée. Also fresh fruit & salads (shrimp salad = awesome) healthy choices. Homemade cornbread and cakes/brownies too. Convenient to both courthouses.

Elizabeth B. • September 29, 2018Delicious filet mignon. Decent pomegranate margarita. Good mac and cheese starters and yummy deviled eggs

Joseph R. • March 16, 2010Their pork & pollo taco's are a must, try them!

Alex F. • February 11, 2018I got the chai latte and brisket hash for brunch. Amaya roast is used here, so you’re almost guaranteed good coffee. Self seating and it gets packed!

Jules B. • September 15, 2017Can get busy but quick service. If you like HOT then no problem...Best PadThai I’ve had in ages outside Thailand. Tom Kha Soup excellent. I WILL be back. ❤️

David R. • October 11, 2019Great food and bar, awesome atmosphere and lots of room. Nice outdoor area.

Victoria H. • February 22, 2014Previous review I left was not meant for here. I love this bar! It's beautiful, and the bartenders are awesome!

Jennifer D. • May 21, 2022The Texas cheese steak sandwich was creamy and delicious!! And those chips 🤤 so good!!

Adam R. • January 10, 2015Great staff and super sandwiches + free fro yo.

Zach R. • January 1, 2017A hidden gem. Amazing cocktails. The owners have a great story as well.

Sloan E. • December 3, 2019Use the app and beat the long lines at lunch. Quick pickup and my order has always been right.

Aline T. • April 19, 2019Great French Bakery, recently opened. You can see how the pastries are made by the French baker. Delicious pastries and great baguettes! Relaxing atmosphere ☕️

C.Chavis • January 19, 2019Small but lively place! Happy Hour is limited mostly limited to wine and beer options. Nice meet-up spot!

Ryan • October 19, 20143 types of 8th wonder on tap. Awesome.

Houston Press • September 25, 2013Try it's trademark banh mi, pho or the hearty beef soup served with French bread, banh mi bo kho. Vegan? Try their vegan pho! Yes, vegan pho.

Ernest H. • May 7, 2011Beautiful decor. Reasonable prices. Outdoor patio upstairs. Like it. Good music

Jeremy F. • March 24, 2018One of the best dining experiences in recent memory. Space, food, service all insanely great