Shiva's Eado/Downtown
Food scene
Local restaurants in the neighborhood
Wonderful neighborhood bar where You’re bound to make a friend. Tell Paul Shiva sent you =)
20 locals recommend
The New Potato
3519 Clinton DrWonderful neighborhood bar where You’re bound to make a friend. Tell Paul Shiva sent you =)
J-Bar-M BBQ
2201 Leeland StreetDelicious BBQ from Awarded Pit-Master
An EaDo Institution. Casual patio spot with house made brews and gourmet hot dogs. It's real chill.
120 locals recommend
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StAn EaDo Institution. Casual patio spot with house made brews and gourmet hot dogs. It's real chill.
Local favorite for Greek food located in Market Square Park.
20 locals recommend
Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe
301 Milam StLocal favorite for Greek food located in Market Square Park.
Downtown Tex-Mex institution. They make all their tequila infusions in house. On display in the only tequila elevator in existence. Locally owned.
21 locals recommend
El Big Bad
419 Travis StDowntown Tex-Mex institution. They make all their tequila infusions in house. On display in the only tequila elevator in existence. Locally owned.
Tout Suite
2001 Commerce StIndustrial cafe/coffee/wine bar in an old building. Locally owned
Work from home or work from Brass Tacks? This new cafe/coffee bar has many spaces to plug in and relax during your 9-5. Food and drinks are really good and staff is friendly.
34 locals recommend
Brass Tacks
612 Live Oak StWork from home or work from Brass Tacks? This new cafe/coffee bar has many spaces to plug in and relax during your 9-5. Food and drinks are really good and staff is friendly.
Cute coffee shop on historic Navigation Blvd. Your furry friends are welcome here as well. Tell Hector Shiva sent you ;)
OSO Coffee Co.
2603 Navigation BoulevardCute coffee shop on historic Navigation Blvd. Your furry friends are welcome here as well. Tell Hector Shiva sent you ;)
When in Texas you must eat Tex-Mex and this is the place to do it. In strong but healthy competition with Ninfa's next door (that's another story). Can't go wrong at either place.
97 locals recommend
El Tiempo Cantina - Navigation
2814 Navigation BlvdWhen in Texas you must eat Tex-Mex and this is the place to do it. In strong but healthy competition with Ninfa's next door (that's another story). Can't go wrong at either place.
The Original Ninfa's. This place is classic and delicious. A must visit.
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdThe Original Ninfa's. This place is classic and delicious. A must visit.
Wonderful fine-dinning steak house. Five words: In house, dry aged steaks.
$$$$$
70 locals recommend
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdWonderful fine-dinning steak house. Five words: In house, dry aged steaks.
$$$$$
Batanga
908 Congress StTapas restaurant with a cozy vibe and live music weekend nights.
Sightseeing
All places listed are VERY close to my home.
POST Houston
401 Franklin StBrand new venue in historic building
Warehouse Live
2600 St Emanuel StLocal music venue with a variety of shows every night of the week.
Home of the Astros! Be sure to catch a game if staying during baseball season. My place is a short Uber ride away.
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StHome of the Astros! Be sure to catch a game if staying during baseball season. My place is a short Uber ride away.
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveA must visit for soccer fans!
Clutch City Headquarters! Home of the Rockets and large music venue for big acts.
606 locals recommend
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StClutch City Headquarters! Home of the Rockets and large music venue for big acts.
Downtown greenspace with playground, restaurant, and lots of activity
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDowntown greenspace with playground, restaurant, and lots of activity
Market Square Park
301 Milam StLovely small park in the oldest part of Downtown Houston.
Great acts play here. Be sure to check the calendar to see upcoming shows
195 locals recommend
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StGreat acts play here. Be sure to check the calendar to see upcoming shows
Did you know we have cisterns in downtown Houston? We didn't either until not that long ago. Beautifully renovated and a fun day tour, especially during the hot summers.
126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StDid you know we have cisterns in downtown Houston? We didn't either until not that long ago. Beautifully renovated and a fun day tour, especially during the hot summers.
White Oak Music Hall
2915 N Main StLively music venue and check out Raven Tower next door!
Bars/Lounges/Clubs
Do you like to dance? This is your place. Non-pretentious dance club that ANYONE can have a good time in. Friday nights are 80's night and a good time.
23 locals recommend
Etro Nightclub
114 Main StDo you like to dance? This is your place. Non-pretentious dance club that ANYONE can have a good time in. Friday nights are 80's night and a good time.
Houston's oldest bar. Great wine and beer selection (no liquor) and CASH ONLY but a must visit.
59 locals recommend
La Carafe
813 Congress StHouston's oldest bar. Great wine and beer selection (no liquor) and CASH ONLY but a must visit.
A Non-profit Co-Op bar that supports local charities. Plus it's in a beautiful historic building. A must see, if that's your kinda thing.
Angel Share
924 Congress StreetA Non-profit Co-Op bar that supports local charities. Plus it's in a beautiful historic building. A must see, if that's your kinda thing.
Breweries/Distilleries
My house is in Houston's B district. Guess what the B stands for:
Local brewery with large patio and lots of activity on the weekends
253 locals recommend
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StLocal brewery with large patio and lots of activity on the weekends
The original "local" beer of Houston. Take a tour of this brewery or eat at their newly constructed beer garden next door.
291 locals recommend
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveThe original "local" beer of Houston. Take a tour of this brewery or eat at their newly constructed beer garden next door.
Gulf Coast Distillers
5610 Clinton DriveThere's a distillery DOWN THE STREET! Take a tour, drink some whiskey.
Sigma Brewery
3118 Harrisburg BlvdTrue Anomaly Brewing Company
2012 Dallas StNeighborhoods
EaDo stands for East of Downtown. Over the years it's been through many phases which add to it's distinct character. Given it's close proximity to downtown, the last two decades have shown many renovations and an influx of residents making it one of the premier destinations to live or play in Houston.
Navigation Blvd still has an old town charm. They've done a good job keeping the character of the neighborhood intact while making improvements.
Clinton was an industrial road lined with warehouses (it was like that when I moved in 2009). Now you'll find many neighborhoods.
104 locals recommend
East Downtown
EaDo stands for East of Downtown. Over the years it's been through many phases which add to it's distinct character. Given it's close proximity to downtown, the last two decades have shown many renovations and an influx of residents making it one of the premier destinations to live or play in Houston.
Navigation Blvd still has an old town charm. They've done a good job keeping the character of the neighborhood intact while making improvements.
Clinton was an industrial road lined with warehouses (it was like that when I moved in 2009). Now you'll find many neighborhoods.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Ubers/Lyft are very convenient
Won’t be costly for central location
Getting around
Close to METRORail Stations
My house is a bike ride or drive (not on foot) to the Red and Green lines of the Houston METROrail if you want to use public transit to get around.