Quattro
Quattro, located in the Four Seasons Houston hotel, is a top dining location for Italian cuisine, and accommodates 235 diners for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Welcomed by vibrant colors, guests can select from garlic tiger shrimp with lemon risotto or grilled lamb tenderloin with citrus pesto Quattro has an antipasto bar with 20 distinct antipasti. If you are in the mood for wine, you can select from a list of over 250 selections. If you prefer a boutique or private label wine, visit the private cellar.
Quattro
1300 Lamar St.
Houston, TX 77010
(713) 650-1300
fourseasons.com/houston/dining.html
Mark's American Cuisine
The home of Mark's American Cuisine is a renovated 1920s church. Magnificent hand-decorated walls and golden ceilings welcome you as you savor the cuisine in candlelight. Mark's consists of three meeting spaces with a combined seating for about 70 people: The Cloisters, The Loft and The Alcove. When you dine at Mark's try the Copper River salmon or Kobe beef osso buco. Mark's wine list reflects a world-class selection, including wines from South Africa, Italy, Spain and Austria.
Mark's Restaurant Houston
1658 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 523-3800
marks1658.com
Cafe Annie
Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Houston is Cafe Annie. Guests are welcomed by crisp white tablecloths and intriguing floral centerpieces. Cafe Annie offer a southwestern cuisine--rainbow trout with cornbread, sea scallops in corn husk and wood grilled skirt steak with beer glaze. This well-known restaurant has won numerous awards: DiRoNA and the Fine Dining Hall of Fame.
Cafe Annie
1728 Post Oak Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 840-1111
rdgbarannie.com
Churrascos
Esquire listed Churrascos as one of "The 20 Best Steaks in America" September 2008. Churrascos has served Latin-American cuisine for over 20 years. Diners are welcomed by gold and bronzed-colored drapery, and seating areas draped with Latin-American fabrics at either of the two Houston locations. The menu consists of grilled beef tenderloin, top sirloin with tangy Peruvian huancaina sauce and Peruvian lobster bisqué with shrimp.
Churrascos
River Oaks Location
2055 Westheimer (at Shepherd)
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 527.8300
cordua.com
Churrascos
Westchase Location
9705 Westheimer (at Gessner)
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 952.1988
cordua.com
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse offers a quaint art-deco setting, decorated with dark hardwood furniture, comfy leather chairs and a touch of brass accents. The menu features filet mignon, veal chop, prime rib eye and a grilled double lamb chop. This restaurant has an enormous cellar with over 2,300 choices.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 965-7568
pappasbros.com
Arista
Arista provides breathtaking views of the Houston skyline. The American cuisine restaurant consists of neutral tones, an outdoor terrace and an onyx wraparound bar. Enjoy the menu items, such as pan seared chicken, filet mignon, grilled swordfish and maple brined pork chop. Due to its central location theater-goers can easily dine at the Arista.
Arista
800 Bagby
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 278-4782
cordua.com
Feast
The Feast has cappuccino-colored tables and soft lighting from small chandeliers. This European-atmosphere restaurant located in downtown Houston offers a simple family environment. Diners can enjoy braised lamb shank with shallots, crispy roast pork, smoked snapper and roast pumpkin.
Feast
219 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-7788
feasthouston.com
Avalon Diner
The sounds of clinging dishes ring throughout Avalon Diner, a fast-paced restaurant that serves good traditional American treats. From breakfast, lunch and dinner guests can order hamburgers, grilled chicken clubs, omelets and country style bacon. Children can select from the kids' menu: pancakes, chicken fingers and bit-size hamburgers.
Avalon Diner
2417 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 527-8900
avalondiner.com
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
Del Frisco, located in the Houston Galleria, is decorated with Brazilian slate floors, mahogany walls and enormous lights. Service is top priority, with the staff having three tables each. Guests can order a filet mignon, sauteed salmon, prime strip steak, prime rib, shrimp scampi and sesame seared tuna.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
5061 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 355-2600
delfriscos.com
Cafe Piquet
Cafe Piquet offers a quaint Cuban cuisine Cafe and is where many local Cuban-American come to dine. The cafe is decorated with beautiful Latin-inspired sculptures, lots of greenery, stone patio area and dark hardwood furnishings. Grab a seat to order fresh Cuban coffee, grilled chicken breast, bread pork chops, Cuban shrimp Creole and shredded beef with tomato sauce.
Cafe Piquet
5757 Bissonnet St.
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 664-103
cafepiquet.net
