Richmond House Guide Book
Neighborhoods
Celebrate art, culture, food and nightlife at the eccentric Montrose neighborhood just west of downtown Houston. Here you’ll find anything from neon-lit tattoo parlors to world-class art galleries.
Grab a coffee at a local café and spend a day shopping for antiques or a one-of-a-kind treasure at the many thrift shops along Westheimer Road. Enjoy craft cocktails at a bar and end the night at a relaxing hotel or B&B.
117 locals recommend
Montrose
Celebrate art, culture, food and nightlife at the eccentric Montrose neighborhood just west of downtown Houston. Here you’ll find anything from neon-lit tattoo parlors to world-class art galleries.
Grab a coffee at a local café and spend a day shopping for antiques or a one-of-a-kind treasure at the many thrift shops along Westheimer Road. Enjoy craft cocktails at a bar and end the night at a relaxing hotel or B&B.
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardHOUSTON’S WALKABLE GARDEN DISTRICT
Northwest of Downtown sits a section of historic neighborhoods that date back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the area to escape the big city, but today it’s home to diverse Houstonians that are drawn to its rich and character-filled architecture, mom and pop-type shops and funky restaurants.
227 locals recommend
Houston Heights
Northwest of Downtown sits a section of historic neighborhoods that date back to the late 1800s. Residents once flocked to the area to escape the big city, but today it’s home to diverse Houstonians that are drawn to its rich and character-filled architecture, mom and pop-type shops and funky restaurants.
Houston Museum District
Rice Military
Club and restaurants
Food scene
Shun
2802 S Shepherd DrPaulie's
1834 Westheimer RdRamen Tatsu-ya
1722 California St
Kata Robata
3600 Kirby DrWhataburger
3712 S Shepherd DrTacos Tierra Caliente
2003 W Alabama St
Chinatown
11200 Bellaire BoulevardDung Huang Plaza - Bakeries, dessert drinks, restaurants
The Hot Bagel Shop
2015 S Shepherd DrCrave Cupcakes
1151 Uptown Park BlvdPho Dien
11830 Bellaire BlvdBest Pho in Houston, in my opion.
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdCali Sandwich & Fast Food
2900 Travis StLittle Pappasito's Cantina
2536 Richmond AveLupe Tortilla
1511 Shepherd DrEl Tiempo Cantina- Richmond
3130 Richmond AveChama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
5865 Westheimer RdBest Brazilian Steakhouse. I've tried them all.
Himalaya Restaurant
6652 Southwest FwyBourdain and Zimmern have visited
Crawfish & Noodles
11360 Bellaire BlvdTiger Den
9889 Bellaire BlvdHouse of Bowls 金大碗
6650 Corporate DrBackstreet Cafe
1103 S Shepherd DrPOST Houston
401 Franklin StNorth Italia
1700 Post Oak BlvdThe Rustic
1836 Polk StBlood Bros. BBQ
5425 Bellaire BlvdPappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdEtoile Cuisine Et Bar
1101-11 Uptown Park BlvdFuji Tea
9312 Bellaire BoulevardHella Bubble
2400 Mid LaneTruluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
5350 Westheimer RoadChama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse
5865 Westheimer RdDish Society
1050 Yale StTiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StState of Grace
3258 Westheimer Rd
Trader Joe's
11683 Westheimer RdGrocery and great snacks
POST Houston
401 Franklin StRailway Heights Market (Food Hall)
8200 Washington AveLa La Land
Crown Seafood
Dakao
Common Bond Café & Bakery
1706 Westheimer RdLocal Foods - Rice Village
Gen Korean BBQ House
Happy Lamb Hot Pot
5901 Westheimer RdParks
Levy Park
3801 Eastside StDiscovery Green
1500 McKinney StMemorial Park
6501 Memorial DrHermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrJapanese Garden
6000 Fannin StHouston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrEvelyn's Park Conservancy
4400 Bellaire BlvdBrunch
Caracol Restaurant
2200 Post Oak BlvdSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
3217 Montrose BlvdLittle Hen
Sightseeing
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrHouston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrEast Downtown
Historic Chinatown, Original Ninfas TexMex
Shopping
Highland Village
4055 Westheimer RdRiver Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdHighend shops and restaurants/clubs
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardThe Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdMontrose
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber and/or self driving is fastest to get around
https://www.visithoustontexas.com/about-houston/neighborhoods/
Getting around
Many walkable nearby restaurants and shops
Restaurants are 5-10 min walking distance
Getting around
Listed Neighborhoods
All listed neighborhoods are ~10 min drive or less.