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1. Rosie Cannonball
4.7
Exceptional(44)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Montrose
Booked 60 times today
At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill. The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire. Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers. The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food. Chef de Cuisine: Matt Hamilton Sous Chef: Karla MorenoExecutive Pastry Chef: Samantha MendozaGeneral Manager: Brandi KinneyFront of House Managers: Lauren AllenGoodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil
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2. Main Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(233)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Main Kitchen Restaurant and 806 Lounge indulge guests with a variety of classic cocktails and lively American fare in an intimate atmosphere where the downtown vibe is palpable. Newly appointed Executive Chef Rafael Gonzalez has developed locally infused, seasonal menus, founded on the freshest ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.
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3. il Bracco - Post Oak
4.7
Exceptional(87)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 70 times today
il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh salads, hand-cut steaks & seafood, and an extensive yet approachable wine list. Breads, pasta and dessert are made from scratch, in house daily.Our dining room is made of intimate booths with a full service bar and cocktail lounge, as well as a quiet patio with an outdoor fire place.
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4. George's Bistro & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(297)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • W. University / Med Center
Booked 10 times today
George's Bistro and Bar, located in the heart of West University in Houston, TX, pushes the envelope of elevated continental cuisine. Taking its influences from our team members’ culinary roots, George's Bistro and Bar blends traditional and innovative techniques to create unique offerings using local ingredients in all of its dishes. We are grounded in hospitality with our staff’s commitment to providing you with a memorable experience each time you walk through our door.We’re excited to bring something new to our community and can’t wait to share our unique recipes. We can't wait to serve you!
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5. Late August
4.6
Exceptional(90)
Price: Expensive
• American • Midtown
Booked 11 times today
The Late August name derives from the joyful time of year when the Sears catalog would arrive at your doorstep, bringing a deep desire and wonderment to all who would receive it and begin feverishly circling the items that would hopefully arrive for Christmas.Our restaurant, set in the previous Historic Downtown Sears building, seeks to bring that same wonder to guests through its atmosphere, service, and cuisine. Echoing the mission of Lucille's Hospitality, which is committed to “Serving the Past, Feeding the Future,” Late August’s menu explores the culinary heritages of Chef Chris Williams and Chef Sergio Hidalgo by bringing the dishes and flavors from both their youths and the experiences to date creating a culturally culinary celebration.
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6. The Nash
4.5
Awesome(108)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
The Nash, a Modern American restaurant and bar, offers diners a dynamic yet laid-back style, serving lunch, happy hour and dinner in the heart of downtown. Led by General Manager Timothy Contreras & James Beard Awarded Chef Tom Cunanan, the handsome space is located in the historic Star formerly known as the Texaco Building, that features an impressive floor to ceiling bar and open kitchen. This inviting ambience makes for the ideal spot for happy hour, late afternoon cocktails or dinner.
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7. Prime 131
4.7
Exceptional(216)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Heights / Washington
Booked 47 times today
A Berg Hospitality Group original concept, Prime 131 is a live-fire steakhouse and sushi bar within a revamped industrial space at The Docks at Timbergrove. Evoking the electric ambiance of New York’s chic yet edgy Meatpacking District in the early 90s, Prime 131 ignites a fresh dining experience in Houston where the artistry of grilling takes center stage. A protein-forward concept with Korean and Japanese influence, Prime 131 creates a completely unique meat experience where diners watch their meal be prepared on four central wood fire grills and two Josper charcoal ovens. In addition, a full sushi bar and four Korean barbeque style tables offer curated experiences featuring some of the most exclusive cuts in the world.
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8. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Memorial City
4.6
Exceptional(6182)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Westside
Booked 28 times today
In the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor and right near the premier Memorial City Mall, Perry’s Memorial City is serving our award-winning menus, iconic signatures and tableside presentations all with the impeccable service that can only be found at Perry’s. Our spacious main dining room is the perfect place to gather around and savor Perry’s redefined Steakhouse signatures, with our vibrant color palette and ravishing glass details serving as the perfect ambience to share in business dinners, weekday lunches, an evening out and more. With our open kitchen giving guests glimpses of chefs creating Perry’s innovations and our magnificent wine tower boasting our extensive, award-winning wine list, guests’ dining experience is elevated with the sights and scents that make up the Perry’s legacy. Raise your glass with handcrafted cocktails in Perry’s island Bar 79, opening to our outdoor patio where guests can enjoy al fresco dining along with our full menu.
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9. Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place
4.9
Exceptional(1969)
Price: Moderate
• American • Westside
Booked 26 times today
Self-proclaimed as the oldest line cook in Houston, Jonathan opened Jonathan’s The Rub with the purpose and mission of providing guests with excellent food in an unmatched dining experience; a mission that Jonathan passionately maintains today. You’ll notice our restaurant features an open kitchen where diners can see, smell and hear the behind-the-scenes events of Jonathan and the other cooks preparing their dishes. (You'll have to experience it for yourself.) Jonathan's The Rub is a place for you to visit, feel comfortable, be yourself and, hopefully, leave with a few more friends and a satisfied appetite.

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