Imani's Guidebook
Food & Bar Scene
One of my fav places to grab a quick bite & drink! There are usually 3 food trucks there. You can check their schedule on their website to see which trucks will be there. They also serve Philly cheesesteaks and nachos inside. Truck yard is open from 4pm until about 12am weekdays & until 2am on Friday & Saturday’s! If you don’t want to wait on any long lines & want a good margarita, this is definitely the spot to go to! They also have live music and a Ferris wheel for you to enjoy!
134 locals recommend
Truck Yard
2118 Lamar StOne of my fav places to grab a quick bite & drink! There are usually 3 food trucks there. You can check their schedule on their website to see which trucks will be there. They also serve Philly cheesesteaks and nachos inside. Truck yard is open from 4pm until about 12am weekdays & until 2am on Friday & Saturday’s! If you don’t want to wait on any long lines & want a good margarita, this is definitely the spot to go to! They also have live music and a Ferris wheel for you to enjoy!
Kamp Houston is literally a 5 minute drive from the home. If you’re looking for calm vibes & good food, I’d say go early during the weekday. During the weekend this place is PACKED and “turned up” lol from about 12pm to closing. However the scenery is nice & the food is good.
252 locals recommend
Kamp Houston
6025 Westheimer RdKamp Houston is literally a 5 minute drive from the home. If you’re looking for calm vibes & good food, I’d say go early during the weekday. During the weekend this place is PACKED and “turned up” lol from about 12pm to closing. However the scenery is nice & the food is good.
Good vibes & good food. Can get packed at night so I’d say get there a little early or expect to wait on a line. Prospect park is about a 5 min drive from the home or a 10/15 minute walk.
140 locals recommend
Prospect Park Restaurant
17776 Tomball PkwyGood vibes & good food. Can get packed at night so I’d say get there a little early or expect to wait on a line. Prospect park is about a 5 min drive from the home or a 10/15 minute walk.
Perfect place for selfie photos, good vibes & drinks! Unfortunately they don’t serve food here so I’d definitely recommend grabbing a bite before you come. They are usually open from 4pm-2am every day.
41 locals recommend
Wonder Bar
2416 Brazos StPerfect place for selfie photos, good vibes & drinks! Unfortunately they don’t serve food here so I’d definitely recommend grabbing a bite before you come. They are usually open from 4pm-2am every day.
Good food & drinks however it can get pretty busy during the weekend. Parking is about $10 unless you can find a spot on the street.
126 locals recommend
Lost & Found
160 W Gray StGood food & drinks however it can get pretty busy during the weekend. Parking is about $10 unless you can find a spot on the street.
Located right on Westheimer Strip! Great food & drinks! My fav is the steak & lobster ravioli! 😋
51 locals recommend
JOEY Uptown
5054 Westheimer RoadLocated right on Westheimer Strip! Great food & drinks! My fav is the steak & lobster ravioli! 😋
(Bagby Park Location)
Good Tacos & Good Drinks! I like this particular location because of the outdoor setting however they do have many other locations that are indoors.
15 locals recommend
La Calle Tacos
909 Franklin St(Bagby Park Location)
Good Tacos & Good Drinks! I like this particular location because of the outdoor setting however they do have many other locations that are indoors.
Rooftop lounge next door to truck yard! Good vibes during the day & night
16 locals recommend
Sunset Rooftop Lounge
2119 Dallas StreetRooftop lounge next door to truck yard! Good vibes during the day & night
Idle Hands
910 Westheimer RoadFood truck park filled with many different vendors. Due to limited space There isn’t any seating area so be prepared to take your food to go or eat in your car.
Check @galleriafoodtruckpark on Instagram for more info on the trucks!
10 locals recommend
Galleria Food Truck Park
2829 Chimney Rock RoadFood truck park filled with many different vendors. Due to limited space There isn’t any seating area so be prepared to take your food to go or eat in your car.
Check @galleriafoodtruckpark on Instagram for more info on the trucks!
A few minutes away from the airbnb! Everything on the menu is AMAZING. They also offer hookah. Most nights it’s $10 and also BYOB.
29 locals recommend
Nomad Houston - Hookah Lounge & Bistro
5887 Westheimer RdA few minutes away from the airbnb! Everything on the menu is AMAZING. They also offer hookah. Most nights it’s $10 and also BYOB.
Everything about Taste is a vibe! From the food to the atmosphere! The food is DELICIOUS. However, try to make reservations on the weekend if you can.
145 locals recommend
Taste Bar + Kitchen
420 Bagby StEverything about Taste is a vibe! From the food to the atmosphere! The food is DELICIOUS. However, try to make reservations on the weekend if you can.
Minutes away from the airbnb! Open until 2am. Beautiful patio bar with a Palm Springs vibe. Beautiful aesthetic. The food is reasonably priced! Definitely should stop here.
62 locals recommend
Present Company
1318 Westheimer RdMinutes away from the airbnb! Open until 2am. Beautiful patio bar with a Palm Springs vibe. Beautiful aesthetic. The food is reasonably priced! Definitely should stop here.
Chill vibe with a beer garden, upstairs area with TVs, arcade games, pool, ping pong and darts. There’s usually a food truck there as well.
27 locals recommend
Social Beer Garden HTX
3101 San Jacinto StChill vibe with a beer garden, upstairs area with TVs, arcade games, pool, ping pong and darts. There’s usually a food truck there as well.
Post provides a food court vibe with a variety of food options. I’m sure you’ll be impressed as soon as you walk in!
117 locals recommend
POST Houston
401 Franklin StPost provides a food court vibe with a variety of food options. I’m sure you’ll be impressed as soon as you walk in!
Minutes from the airbnb! The steak and appetizers are very good. You should probably make reservations!
30 locals recommend
Morton's The Steakhouse
1001 McKinney StMinutes from the airbnb! The steak and appetizers are very good. You should probably make reservations!
The food is amazing here and the staff are top tier! Minutes from the airbnb!
70 locals recommend
Grand Lux Cafe
5000 Westheimer RdThe food is amazing here and the staff are top tier! Minutes from the airbnb!
This restaurant is located in the Galleria. Parking can be limited unless you park underground. However the food and drinks are amazing! Minutes from the airbnb!
37 locals recommend
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
5061 Westheimer RdThis restaurant is located in the Galleria. Parking can be limited unless you park underground. However the food and drinks are amazing! Minutes from the airbnb!
This restaurant is always consistent! Love the stuffed chicken and lobster Mac! Minutes from the airbnb!
24 locals recommend
Ruth's Chris Steak House
5433 Westheimer RdThis restaurant is always consistent! Love the stuffed chicken and lobster Mac! Minutes from the airbnb!
Exquisite presentation! The fish was fresh. The drinks were good. Minutes from the airbnb!
33 locals recommend
Nobu
5115 Westheimer RdExquisite presentation! The fish was fresh. The drinks were good. Minutes from the airbnb!
One of my Favorite places to celebrate special occasions! The steaks are amazing. Minutes from the airbnb!
29 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
5365 Westheimer RdOne of my Favorite places to celebrate special occasions! The steaks are amazing. Minutes from the airbnb!
Love the elegance and food of this restaurant! Customer service is great. You can also watch them prepare your food!
153 locals recommend
Steak 48
4444 Westheimer RdLove the elegance and food of this restaurant! Customer service is great. You can also watch them prepare your food!
So many options for food and drinks from Texas and international vendors! Also Nice rooftop for you to enjoy. Kid friendly. There’s something to eat from everyone! From seafood to Thai food to pizza to African food!
POST Market (Food Hall)
So many options for food and drinks from Texas and international vendors! Also Nice rooftop for you to enjoy. Kid friendly. There’s something to eat from everyone! From seafood to Thai food to pizza to African food!
Shopping
The Galleria has every store you need from H&M to Gucci! You will find lots of high end shops here. There are also many places to eat there such as the Cheesecake Factory, NOBU, moxi’s, grand luxe cafe, and a food court!
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe Galleria has every store you need from H&M to Gucci! You will find lots of high end shops here. There are also many places to eat there such as the Cheesecake Factory, NOBU, moxi’s, grand luxe cafe, and a food court!
Nice area for an upscale meal or retail therapy! Lots of outdoor seatings if you just want to relax. The area is very lux but also very chill. There are a lot of luxury brands here such as Hermes, Dior, Tom ford etc. Very few minutes from the airbnb!
141 locals recommend
River Oaks District
4444 Westheimer RdNice area for an upscale meal or retail therapy! Lots of outdoor seatings if you just want to relax. The area is very lux but also very chill. There are a lot of luxury brands here such as Hermes, Dior, Tom ford etc. Very few minutes from the airbnb!
Outdoor shops such as lulu lemon, lucky brand, etc! Dining options such as PF Changs! Minutes away from the airbnb
129 locals recommend
Highland Village
4055 Westheimer RdOutdoor shops such as lulu lemon, lucky brand, etc! Dining options such as PF Changs! Minutes away from the airbnb
Out of The Closet! Minutes from the airbnb! This is a thrift store. You never know what you may find!
Houston OTC
1435 Westheimer RoadOut of The Closet! Minutes from the airbnb! This is a thrift store. You never know what you may find!
Shopping center that allows you upscale shopping as well as fabulous restaurants & even a nightclub in one location
23 locals recommend
Uptown Park
1121 Uptown Park BlvdShopping center that allows you upscale shopping as well as fabulous restaurants & even a nightclub in one location
Things to do!
Perfect place to catch a movie and a bite of eat! Comfy seats! They even provide you with a blanket! Definitely a must do!
142 locals recommend
IPIC - Houston
4444 Westheimer RdPerfect place to catch a movie and a bite of eat! Comfy seats! They even provide you with a blanket! Definitely a must do!
Fun place even if you’re not a golfer! Try to make reservations because there is usually a wait most times.
144 locals recommend
TopGolf
1030 Memorial Brook BlvdFun place even if you’re not a golfer! Try to make reservations because there is usually a wait most times.
Huge Zoo with many animals such as gorillas, lions, giraffes, rhinos, bald eagles, elephants and more! They also have a small aquarium
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrHuge Zoo with many animals such as gorillas, lions, giraffes, rhinos, bald eagles, elephants and more! They also have a small aquarium
Beautiful aquarium with many things to see! They also have a Ferris wheel and a train ride that is also pretty fun. Also make sure to feed the stingrays before you head out!!
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StBeautiful aquarium with many things to see! They also have a Ferris wheel and a train ride that is also pretty fun. Also make sure to feed the stingrays before you head out!!
Kemah Boardwalk is about an hour drive from our home. Beautiful place especially during the sunset! There are a few roller coasters and restaurants for you to enjoy as well.
575 locals recommend
Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp AveKemah Boardwalk is about an hour drive from our home. Beautiful place especially during the sunset! There are a few roller coasters and restaurants for you to enjoy as well.
Perfect place for a family/friendly outing! There are plenty of rides, games and treats for everyone! Once you get there you can buy a pass for the rides or a pass to walk the pier and take in the view. There’s also a beach and many restaurants for you to enjoy. Galveston is about an hour from the home. If you can; try to grab a bite at rainforest cafe which is one of my favs!
662 locals recommend
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
2501 Seawall BlvdPerfect place for a family/friendly outing! There are plenty of rides, games and treats for everyone! Once you get there you can buy a pass for the rides or a pass to walk the pier and take in the view. There’s also a beach and many restaurants for you to enjoy. Galveston is about an hour from the home. If you can; try to grab a bite at rainforest cafe which is one of my favs!
Bowling alley with arcade and sports bar! Perfect spot to hang out
12 locals recommend
Bowlmor Lanes Houston
925 Bunker Hill RdBowling alley with arcade and sports bar! Perfect spot to hang out
Loved everything about this experience! I love that they show old classics such as clueless or the wood! They also serve beverages and finger food. No need to worry about hearing the sound because you will be provided with headphones!
61 locals recommend
Rooftop Cinema Club
1700 Post Oak BlvdLoved everything about this experience! I love that they show old classics such as clueless or the wood! They also serve beverages and finger food. No need to worry about hearing the sound because you will be provided with headphones!
Parks
The Waterwall is the perfect place to cool on a hot day! From the mist to the soothing sound of the water fall, you can’t go wrong! The water wall is in a beautiful park filled with a large area of lush, green grass, in front of a mammoth sculptural fountain. There are also benches along the walkway for you to relax. I guarantee you will be in awe!
204 locals recommend
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
2800 Post Oak BlvdThe Waterwall is the perfect place to cool on a hot day! From the mist to the soothing sound of the water fall, you can’t go wrong! The water wall is in a beautiful park filled with a large area of lush, green grass, in front of a mammoth sculptural fountain. There are also benches along the walkway for you to relax. I guarantee you will be in awe!
Beautiful park filled with pedal boats, trains, Japanese gardens, splash area and more!
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StBeautiful park filled with pedal boats, trains, Japanese gardens, splash area and more!
Perfect park for a picnic, sunset watching, nighttime views of the city, biking around the bayou, running, walking and more! 105 Sabine Street Houston TX 77007
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DrivePerfect park for a picnic, sunset watching, nighttime views of the city, biking around the bayou, running, walking and more! 105 Sabine Street Houston TX 77007
Beautiful urban park filled with diverse talents, traditions and arts. Definitely a must see while in Houston!
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StBeautiful urban park filled with diverse talents, traditions and arts. Definitely a must see while in Houston!
Beautiful artsy park filled with lots of mosaic art. Perfect for photography
33 locals recommend
Smither Park
2441 Munger StBeautiful artsy park filled with lots of mosaic art. Perfect for photography
Japanese Garden
6000 Fannin St
Houston Botanic Garden
Well kept garden filled with many flowers.
Park filled with tennis courts, swimming pool, volleyball court, and even a smoothie king! The park also has restrooms which is also a plus!
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrPark filled with tennis courts, swimming pool, volleyball court, and even a smoothie king! The park also has restrooms which is also a plus!
Neighborhoods
This is where your airbnb is located! Uptown is a MAJOR shopping area. It’s also known as the Galleria area, for the vast retail complexes of that name, with its mix of designer boutiques, chains, and department stores. There is a year round ice rink. Nearby uptown park is an open air mall with specialty food along with fashion shops. This is the hottest area in Houston!!!
45 locals recommend
Uptown
This is where your airbnb is located! Uptown is a MAJOR shopping area. It’s also known as the Galleria area, for the vast retail complexes of that name, with its mix of designer boutiques, chains, and department stores. There is a year round ice rink. Nearby uptown park is an open air mall with specialty food along with fashion shops. This is the hottest area in Houston!!!
A modern residential and commercial area. Memorial city has upscale apartment complexes and several shopping centers with brand name fashion. Memorial city also has a movie theatre, ice skating and local dining options!
15 locals recommend
Memorial City
A modern residential and commercial area. Memorial city has upscale apartment complexes and several shopping centers with brand name fashion. Memorial city also has a movie theatre, ice skating and local dining options!
Midtown is a central neighborhood of Houston located west-southwest of downtown. Separated from downtown by interstate 45. Filled with urban living and many restaurants and shops!
304 locals recommend
Midtown
Midtown is a central neighborhood of Houston located west-southwest of downtown. Separated from downtown by interstate 45. Filled with urban living and many restaurants and shops!
Downtown Houston is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions such as the Houston aquarium and the hobby center for the performing arts. Large scale sporting events take place at the Toyota center. Local dining includes upscale grills, casual taquerias, and sushi spots.
325 locals recommend
Downtown Houston
Downtown Houston is a bustling business hub and home to major attractions such as the Houston aquarium and the hobby center for the performing arts. Large scale sporting events take place at the Toyota center. Local dining includes upscale grills, casual taquerias, and sushi spots.