Best Restaurants for People Watching in University of Houston

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(130)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 70 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

2. Milton's

new

4.7

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 21 times today

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

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3. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(381)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Montrose

Booked 52 times today

Located in a former auto shop in the vibrant Montrose neighborhood near The Menil Collection and Museum District, Clark’s Houston is the third and largest location of our popular neighborhood oyster bar and seafood restaurant. Opened in Fall 2023, Clark’s features freshly shucked oysters, crudo, lobster roll, daily fish specials, caviar and blini, bowls of chowder and cioppino as well as a much-loved burger and shoestring fries.The restaurant specializes in martinis and signature cocktails as well as an extensive Champagne and wine list. The design is light, bright, and airy with nautically-themed touches including a centerpiece fish tank, teak wood furniture, bright white walls, and blue and turquoise tones.In addition to a marble-topped oyster bar and dining room, there’s a large, covered patio for prime people watching and oyster slurping. Clark’s Houston also offers a semi-private dining room for special occasions and events.

4. CIEL

3.9

Excellent(544)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 11 times today

CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians. Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation. NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!

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5. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(436)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Taste Kitchen + Bar, located in Downtown at 420 Main Street, offers globally inspired comfort foods & craft cocktails in an energetic, casual dining environment.

6. Azumi - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(82)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 11 times today

Azumi brings an uncompromising commitment to Japanese cuisine, with a diverse menu focusing on upscale dishes and high-end ingredients. Highlighted by an impressive sushi program, Azumi’s menu is perfectly complemented by a hot kitchen menu featuring authentic Japanese entrees.

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7. Toulouse - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(2507)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 38 times today

Toulouse Café and Bar recalls a Fin de Siecle Parisian Café where you are likely to bump into friends and find yourself in conversations with neighboring tables. At first glance you will notice the bustling activity that characterizes Toulouse: wait staff with wine openers and hot plates of food, people chatting and laughing, the clink of wine glasses… the atmosphere is sophisticated and good moods are contagious.In the tradition of all fine bistros, Toulouse has imaginative and seasonal menus that provide exactly what its patrons long for: cozy tables open to the street, mouth-watering specialties a la Française, delicious desserts made from scratch and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the tastes of France with our exciting yet comforting dishes such as our famous quiches, an expertly cooked trout almondine or the best mussels in the city.Dine with us and be transported to Paris, if only for a moment.

8. Bistro Menil

4.8

Exceptional(1765)

Price: Moderate

• French • Montrose

Booked 12 times today

Bistro Menil offers European-inspired, American fare paired with craft beer, cask wine and thoughtfully selected wines by the glass or bottle.

9. Brasserie 19

new

4.8

Exceptional(2671)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 42 times today

Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

10. Ouisie's Table

4.7

Exceptional(4740)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 23 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

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Mickel
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
10/10 experience very good brunch spot for my birthday mimosas were very good the amount of servings you get in the pitcher for the price is well worth it had about 5-6 and my girl had about 3 also my first time having lamb chops and i couldn’t have gotten a better first taste will definitely be back and highly recommend for anyone unsure!!!
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Taste Kitchen + Bar - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Downtown
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4.7
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Jeromevip
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of my favorite restaurants in Houston. The food is always on point. The staff are all personable. The overall esthetic of the restaurant is well thought out and pleasing. When the weather is nice the outdoor seating is a huge bonus.
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Clark's Oyster Bar - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Montrose
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4.8
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Janine
Houston •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing ambiance ! Great service ! Would definitely return! Jenny was amazing from the beginning and I enjoyed my birthday!
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CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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3.9
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Cindy
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Loved it. The food was very good and the service was too
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Kai
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our dinner at Drake’s was just what we needed for a date night and a special time together for my boyfriends birthday. I appreciate the grace as we were running late and the team was accommodating and kind, even though we were behind schedule and closing was at 10p. Thank you for the hospitality. A little bit of kindness goes very long way.
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

2. Milton's

3. Clark's Oyster Bar - Houston

4. CIEL

5. Taste Kitchen + Bar - Downtown

6. Azumi - Houston

7. Toulouse - Houston

8. Bistro Menil

9. Brasserie 19

10. Ouisie's Table

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