Jad's Guidebook
Restaurants
Some of my favorite local places.
BEST BBQ IN TEXAS. Just look at that beef rib in the pic I took. All I have to say about that.
67 locals recommend
Pinkerton's Barbecue
1504 Airline DrBEST BBQ IN TEXAS. Just look at that beef rib in the pic I took. All I have to say about that.
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington
5602 Washington AveThey have some real nice margs.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
4444 Westheimer RdOne of my favorite burgers in Houston.
For all you looking to try crawfish for your first time or just my favorite crawfish spot.
14 locals recommend
Crawfish Cafe
1026 North Shepherd DriveFor all you looking to try crawfish for your first time or just my favorite crawfish spot.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdGreat place to brunch.
Truth BBQ
110 S Heights BlvdThey have multiple locations around town. I follow them on IG and their food looks outstanding. I have yet to try it myself but I have heard that the hype is real here.
46 locals recommend
Lotus Seafood
11710 Broadway StThey have multiple locations around town. I follow them on IG and their food looks outstanding. I have yet to try it myself but I have heard that the hype is real here.
Local Foods Heights
714 Yale StHealthy/vegan options available here.
The Rice Box
1111 S Shepherd DrVery close to the townhome. Really good Chinese food.
Mico's Hot Chicken
1603 North Durham DriveI've heard great things about their meat, have yet to go myself.
73 locals recommend
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AveI've heard great things about their meat, have yet to go myself.
Fun atmosphere. Japanese BBQ place where you get to cook your own meats.
32 locals recommend
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
510 Gray StFun atmosphere. Japanese BBQ place where you get to cook your own meats.
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StBars
If you're looking to grab a drink or go out.
It’s a nice outdoor spot to day drink, great drinks, and an amazing cheeseburger.
52 locals recommend
Heights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd DrIt’s a nice outdoor spot to day drink, great drinks, and an amazing cheeseburger.
Postino Heights
642 Yale StGreat wine bar to visit.
The Rustic
1836 Polk StGreat place to catch a game located in downtown.
Truck Yard
2118 Lamar StPretty cool spot in a pretty cool part of town, EaDo.
Pitch 25
2120 Walker StreetI like coming here to watch a live sporting event.
Looking for nightlife? Concrete Cowboy on Washington is a good place/area to go.
26 locals recommend
Concrete Cowboy
5317 Washington AveLooking for nightlife? Concrete Cowboy on Washington is a good place/area to go.
The Dogwood
2403 Bagby StLocated in midtown. Fun place.
Cottonwood
3422 N Shepherd DrVery close to the townhome and a pretty good bar to visit.
Sightseeing
Houston Museum District
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StNice park to go run, cycle, or get some views of the Bayou and Downtown.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveNice park to go run, cycle, or get some views of the Bayou and Downtown.
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA Pkwy
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrChildren's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StShopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdM-K-T
600 N Shepherd DrShopping plaza right here in the heights!
Breweries
St Arnold's Park
1100-1198 Maury StAwesome views at this brewery and serves pretty good bites to eat.
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co - New Restaurant and Bar
2101 Summer St8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StLocated in EaDo which has plenty to do.
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StSpindletap Brewery
10622 Hirsch RdHidden gem. Spindletap is my personal favorite brewery.
Grocery
Conveniently located grocery stores by this Airbnb.
For all you non Texans, prepare to have a new favorite grocery store. Especially if you visit the one in the Heights.
31 locals recommend
H-E-B
2300 N Shepherd DrFor all you non Texans, prepare to have a new favorite grocery store. Especially if you visit the one in the Heights.
Whole Foods Market 365
101 N Loop WThey have a free EV charger here as well.
ALDI
3618 Old Spanish TrailVery close to the townhome.
Gyms
Looking for a nearby workout
LA Fitness
3838 Richmond AveWalking distance from the townhome.
My personal favorite gym. Looking to burn 600+ calories while having fun. Boxing here is the spot.
Baby Bull Boxing
4701 Rose StreetMy personal favorite gym. Looking to burn 600+ calories while having fun. Boxing here is the spot.
Planet Fitness
10116 Hammerly BlvdA short drive from the townhome. Can still walk here