Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Carrabba's - The Original On Kirby
3115 Kirby DrExcellent Italian food
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrSushi with excellent options - need reservations
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdTop rated sushi very unique and worth it. need reservations
Great steakhouse and wine list downtown (not a chain); reservations recommended.
70 locals recommend
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdGreat steakhouse and wine list downtown (not a chain); reservations recommended.
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveFOODIES ... make reservation
El Tiempo Cantina- Richmond
3130 Richmond AveOne of best Mexican Restaurants .... and margaritas
Bar area good for happy hour and snacks. Restaurants has very good steak/seafood.
67 locals recommend
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
2800 Kirby DrBar area good for happy hour and snacks. Restaurants has very good steak/seafood.
Coppa Osteria
5210 Morningside Droutdoor seating available, wonderful Italian food;
Great casual atmosphere, family friendly, has full service bar and seafood options. If your here during crawfish season a great place to go.
17 locals recommend
Ragin' Cajun
4302 Richmond AveGreat casual atmosphere, family friendly, has full service bar and seafood options. If your here during crawfish season a great place to go.
GREAT restaurant in the heights (trendy area). Best for adults. Great food, oysters, bar. Seafood
6 locals recommend
1751 Sea and Bar
191 Heights BlvdGREAT restaurant in the heights (trendy area). Best for adults. Great food, oysters, bar. Seafood
Nice patio and food is good, great place for brunch, lunch or dinner. family friendly and a local favorite. Has full bar.
51 locals recommend
Hungry's
2356 Rice BoulevardNice patio and food is good, great place for brunch, lunch or dinner. family friendly and a local favorite. Has full bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Clé
2301 Main StGreat music and scene
CRÚ Food & Wine Bar - Houston (West Ave)
2800 Kirby DrGreat wine selection and food
Bacco on the Bayou
4005 North Braeswood BoulevardLocal wine bar with some light bites. Only 5 mins from the house
Parks & Nature
outdoor activity, running, hike, biking
279 locals recommend
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park
outdoor activity, running, hike, biking
golfing, running/ walking, feed ducks, paddle boats, picnics, Asian gardens, shaded and nice to visit.
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin Stgolfing, running/ walking, feed ducks, paddle boats, picnics, Asian gardens, shaded and nice to visit.
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrBeautiful zoo in Houston.
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrWorth the visit.
outdoor space, kids play area, restaurants near by, picnic, sometimes has food trucks.
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Stoutdoor space, kids play area, restaurants near by, picnic, sometimes has food trucks.
Arts & Culture
Houston Museum District
Many museums
NASA tours and visitor center. A must see while in Houston. approx 45 min from the house
113 locals recommend
NASA Mission Control Center
NASA tours and visitor center. A must see while in Houston. approx 45 min from the house
Entertainment & Activities
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrHouston Zoo
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
3839 Weslayan StIPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdReservations required - has food/beverage service and restaurant
Great local hangout to watch sports games - has a wonderful large patio and dogs are allowed on leash
54 locals recommend
Kirby Ice House
3333 Eastside StGreat local hangout to watch sports games - has a wonderful large patio and dogs are allowed on leash
Go see an Astros game if they are in town. Really nice stadium, fun times for family and friends
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StGo see an Astros game if they are in town. Really nice stadium, fun times for family and friends
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayThe Texans home field. walking distance from the house.
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdExcellent shopping with high end options
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardMany stores to choose from, outdoor shopping area
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StWholefoods
HEB
5225 Buffalo SpeedwayWell stocked with all essentials for food
Spec's
3902 Bissonnet StWine and Spirits
Costco Wholesale
3836 Richmond AveCostco
Highland Village
4055 Westheimer Rdoutdoor shopping and restaurants
Essentials
River Oak Nails & Spa No 3
4046 Bellaire BlvdManicure/pedicure
River Oaks Cleaners
3907 Bellaire BlvdKroger
10306 S Post Oak Rd