Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Hugo's
1600 Westheimer RdOne of the best Mexican options in Houston area
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith StOne of the best Cajun options in Houston area
Ninfa's Mexican (one of the best Mexican options in Houston - several locations see website)
Ninfa's Mexican Restaurant
1111 Louisiana StNinfa's Mexican (one of the best Mexican options in Houston - several locations see website)
Uchi
904 Westheimer RdOne of the best Japanese options in Houston area
bellagreen
748 E 11th StOne of the best Vegetarian options in Houston area
Ruggles Black
2245 W Alabama StOne of the best Vegetarian options in Houston area
One of the best traditional Steakhouse options in Houston area
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Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveOne of the best traditional Steakhouse options in Houston area
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdOne of the best casual options in Houston area
Pappas Bar-B-Q
1217 Pierce StOne of the best casual/BBQ options in Houston area
Quattro
1300 Lamar StBest overall Brunch in Houston area
The Grove
1611 Lamar StOne of the best restaurant with a view options in Houston area
Underbelly
1100 Westheimer RoadOne of best restaurant options in Houston
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardRice Village (shopping/walking area)
Treebeards
1117 Texas StCajun (recommend)
Sambucca Houston
909 Texas AveLatin American/Live Music (recommend)
Brenner's on the Bayou
1 Birdsall StSteak (recommend)
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
2525 S Loop WCajun (recommend)
Dirk's Coffee
4005 Montrose BlvdRecommend
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdGreek (recommend)
Straits Restaurant
800 Sorella CtAsian (recommend)
Sightseeing
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StMuseum of Fine Arts
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StRothko Chapel (recommended/well reviewed for art)
Rice University
6100 Main StRice University campus
Houston Museum District
Museum District
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StHermann Park
I-Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrHouston Museum of National Science
Great walking & jogging trail area next to downtown (can walk or run from downtown!)
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Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveGreat walking & jogging trail area next to downtown (can walk or run from downtown!)
Hermann Square/Houston City Hall/Houston Public Library
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Houston Public Library
500 McKinney StHermann Square/Houston City Hall/Houston Public Library
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StDiscovery Green
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best overall bars in Houston & also has Happy Hour
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Eddie V's Prime Seafood
2800 Kirby DrOne of the best overall bars in Houston & also has Happy Hour
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main StBeer/Bar (recommend)
Shopping
Best overall liquor/wine store option in Houston (wide variety of options/prices comparable to Costco wine)
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Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods
1011 Westheimer RdBest overall liquor/wine store option in Houston (wide variety of options/prices comparable to Costco wine)
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdGalleria Mall
Everything Else
Fitness club (recommend/free daily guest passes available - 2nd Ruggles Green & Eddie V locations within walking distance)
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Life Time
815 Town and Country BlvdFitness club (recommend/free daily guest passes available - 2nd Ruggles Green & Eddie V locations within walking distance)
Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza
6400 Fannin StHouston Medical Center
Arts & Culture
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StHobby Center
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
615 Louisiana StJones Hall
Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas AveHouston Opera