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🛍️ Rice Village, Houston
14 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 14 Restaurants
✨ Patios, Cocktails, Brunch
A walkable retail and dining district adjacent to Rice University. Boutiques, patios, and a strong tiki/cocktail scene.
Known for: Rice University, Rice Village shops, walkable blocks
Don't miss: Helen Greek Food and Wine, The Toasted Coconut, Milton's
💡 Rice Village is one of the only walkable retail districts inside the Loop — park once and explore.
Top 10 in Rice Village
1
Navy Blue
American Seafood
Aaron Bludorn's follow-up to Bludorn — a modern American seafood room in Rice Village with a Texas Gulf Coast sensibility. Whole fish, crudos, and a raw bar program that rivals any...
89
2
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
Italian / Pizza
Montrose's Neapolitan-pizza stronghold from chef Marco Wiles. Wood-fired D.O.P. pies, housemade pastas, and a 200-label Italian wine list poured in a warm, brick-walled dining room...
89
3
Common Bond Cafe & Bakery
Bakery / Cafe
Houston's beloved artisan bakery from Roy Shvartzapel with croissants, pastries and an all-day cafe menu.
89
4
Helen Greek Food and Wine
Modern Greek · Houston Chronicle Top 100
Houston's first modern Greek restaurant, blending traditional taverna dishes with Gulf Coast ingredients. The whole branzino, lamb chops, and spanakopita are textbook, and the all-...
88
5
Hamsa
Israeli / Mediterranean
Modern Israeli restaurant from Sof Hospitality in Rice Village — a Tel Aviv-inspired dining room pouring out hummus, homemade pita, and coal-fired meats. One of Houston's most exci...
88
6
The Toasted Coconut
Tiki Bar / Cocktails
Rice Village tiki bar with proper tropical cocktails, a small but excellent food menu, and a vibe that transports you from Houston humidity to a tropical island. The rum punch is d...
87
7
Milton's
Italian-American / Trattoria
Italian-American trattoria in Rice Village from the team behind James Beard-nominated Lee's cocktail bar next door. Handmade pastas, wood-fired meats, and an Italian-leaning wine l...
87
8
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Burgers
Austin-born burger chain's Rice Village location with grass-fed beef, house-baked buns and spiked shakes.
85
9
Island Grill
Mediterranean
Family-run Mediterranean fast-casual with fresh pita wraps and salads, a Rice Village favorite.
85
10
Hudson House
American / Coastal
Dallas transplant from Vandelay Hospitality, bringing breezy coastal American cooking to Rice Village. Oysters, lobster rolls, and a brunch program with live music and bottomless m...
84
All 14 Restaurants in Rice Village
Rice Village
Landmark / Shopping District
84
Hans' Bier Haus
German Bar
81
Shake Shack
Burgers / Fast Casual
75
Casual (8)
Date Night (5)
Patio (4)
Mediterranean (3)
Local Favorites (3)
Seafood (2)
Oysters (2)
Italian (2)
Brunch (2)
Cocktails (2)
Healthy (2)
New American (1)
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