๐ Downtown, Houston
38 restaurants ยท 2026
๐ฝ๏ธ 38 Restaurants
The theater and sports-stadium circuit, anchored by cocktail bars and steakhouses that fill up on game nights and pre-curtain.
Top 10 in Downtown
1
Theodore Rex
Justin Yu's downtown tasting menu spot that broke boundaries when it opened and continues to push Houston dining forward. The hyper-seasonal menu draws from local farms and global ...
94
2
Xochi
Hugo Ortega's love letter to Oaxacan cuisine inside the Marriott Marquis โ one of the most important Mexican restaurants in America. The mole negro takes days to make and tastes li...
94
3
Texas Tower
Berg Hospitality's New England seafood outpost anchored inside the Texas Tower on Texas Ave. Not an obvious pairing โ lobster rolls and Gulf Coast heat โ but Berg makes it work. St...
93
4
Bandista
An intimate 20-seat speakeasy hidden behind a bookshelf inside the Four Seasons Houston. Latin-influenced cocktails feature intricate preparations and rare spirits. The highest-ran...
91
5
Zaranda
The newest jewel in Chef Hugo Ortega's crown, Zaranda brings wood-fired Las Californias cuisine to downtown Houston steps from Discovery Green. Inspired by the traditions of Alta a...
90
6
Vic and Anthonys
A downtown Houston steakhouse that runs on porterhouses, a deep wine cellar, and proximity to Minute Maid Park. The pre-game Astros crowd keeps the energy up. No reinvention of the...
89
7
Barbacana
A casual fine-dining restaurant from Chef Christian Hernandez at the intersection of Travis and Franklin downtown. The progressive, sustainable menu features Gulf Coast seafood and...
89
8
Perbacco
A downtown Italian room that has stayed quietly devoted to the Northern playbook โ osso buco braised long, veal parmigiana shouldered onto a proper plate, pasta rolled and cut in-h...
88
9
Brasserie du Parc
Downtown French brasserie at Discovery Green with classic bistro fare and one of the best patios in downtown Houston. The steak frites is proper, the moules mariniere are plump, an...
87
10
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
A Mediterranean market and cafe downtown with a hummus bar, a falafel counter that locals defend hard, and aisles deep in olive oil, cheese, and bulk spices. Sit-down lunch and gro...
87
All 38 Restaurants in Downtown
Papalo Taqueria
87
Potente
87
Toro Toro
87
Guard & Grace
87
Rosalie Italian Soul
86
Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar
86
Bungalow Downtown Dining
86
Thai Kun
85
Reserve 101
85
POST Houston
85
Soy Pinoy
84
Downtown Aquarium
84
Off The Record
84
Fogo de Chao Downtown
84
Conservatory
83
Andes Cafe
83
HiFi at The Finn
83
Frank's Pizza
82
Victor's Deli
82
La Carafe
82
Press Waffle Co.
81
Bayou & Bottle
80
House of Blues Houston
78
Z on 23 Rooftop
78
Behind Closed Doors
76
Notsuoh
74
Warren's Inn
71
Conejo Malo
69
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