Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Great food and scene. Thursday Steak night is awesome for $15 but get there early. Usually sold out by 7pm
9 locals recommend
The Barking Pig
2307 Ella BlvdGreat food and scene. Thursday Steak night is awesome for $15 but get there early. Usually sold out by 7pm
Cavatore
2120 Ella BlvdAward winning Italian food
King's BierHaus
2044 E T C Jester BlvdGood German food, huge beer selection
Rainbow Lodge
2011 Ella BlvdMore expensive award winning food specializing in wild game
Crisp
2520 Research Forest DrHuge selection of wine, great food, full bar
La Hacienda Restaurant
1431 W 26th StHidden Mexican gem with great decor
Hughie's
4721 N Main StGreat Vietnamese fusion with large beer selection
Vegan cuisine at its finest. I love my steaks but this food is fantastic. Inside a Buddhist temple too
12 locals recommend
Govinda's Vegetarian Cuisine
1320 W 34th StVegan cuisine at its finest. I love my steaks but this food is fantastic. Inside a Buddhist temple too
Imagine Chik File with larger pieces at the same price. Yeah we're sold too
34 locals recommend
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
9530 S Main StImagine Chik File with larger pieces at the same price. Yeah we're sold too
Preslee's
1430 W 19th StSouthern food with hammocks and outdoor patio area
Katz in the Heights
2200 N Shepherd DrKatz never closes and fantastic NY style deli
Drinks & Nightlife
Providence Heights Bar
1308 W 20th StSports bar
Cedar Creek Cafe Bar & Grill
1034 W 20th StHuge patio, good food and people watching place
Wakefield Crowbar
954 Wakefield DrPatio, outdoor sand volleyball, great selection of drinks
McIntyre's
1230 W 20th StYoung drinking hole
Brewery and outdoor patio bar with lots of activities and events. Beer is fantastic and diverse. Not really nightlife, they close at 2100
30 locals recommend
Eureka Heights Brew Co.
941 W 18th StBrewery and outdoor patio bar with lots of activities and events. Beer is fantastic and diverse. Not really nightlife, they close at 2100
Parks & Nature
Frisbee Golf course, softball fields, olympic size pool, bike trail accessible
16 locals recommend
T.C.Jester Park
4201 T C Jester BlvdFrisbee Golf course, softball fields, olympic size pool, bike trail accessible
Great bike, walk, run trail that allows you access to 100 miles + of the city. Runs down White Oak bayou to downtown where you can connect to other trails along the way. Fantastic views of downtown
12 locals recommend
White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail
White Oak Bayou Greenway TrailGreat bike, walk, run trail that allows you access to 100 miles + of the city. Runs down White Oak bayou to downtown where you can connect to other trails along the way. Fantastic views of downtown
Cute small park at the end of our street. Has swings, picnic areas and basketball court. Will be renovated soon with more
Little Thicket Park
1831 W 23rd StCute small park at the end of our street. Has swings, picnic areas and basketball court. Will be renovated soon with more
Shopping
The most Iconic mall in Houston, Indoor playground, skating ring, Uptown shopping
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe most Iconic mall in Houston, Indoor playground, skating ring, Uptown shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StGo Stros
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveGo Dynamo
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StGo Rockets
Getting Around
Metro Rail Fulton
This is great stop to go to big venues downtown, festivals, games, events