๐ River Oaks, Houston
25 restaurants ยท 2026
๐ฝ๏ธ 25 Restaurants
Houston's wealthiest residential corridor, lined with brunch terraces, American fine dining, and wine-forward rooms along West Gray.
Top 10 in River Oaks
1
State of Grace
Ford Fry's River Oaks anchor, plating elevated Southern cuisine in a soaring dining room with high ceilings and a wraparound patio. Gulf oysters, brined fried chicken with proper c...
91
2
Steak 48
Sleek, modern steakhouse in the River Oaks restaurant corridor. USDA Prime grass-fed steaks, an extensive raw bar, and a dimly lit, lounge-y atmosphere that feels more South Beach ...
90
3
Soto
Chef Tyson Cole's second Domain concept โ a more intimate, sushi-counter-focused extension of the Uchi universe. Omakase-leaning menus, Japanese raw-bar classics, and a dim, date-n...
89
4
Leo's River Oaks
Winner of Best New Restaurant at the 2025 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, Leo's serves elevated New American cuisine next to the River Oaks Theatre. Prime steaks and creative plates ...
89
5
The River Oaks Theatre
Historic 1939 Art Deco cinema on West Gray Street, saved from closure by Culinary Khancepts and reopened 2024 as a dine-in theater. Independent, art-house, and awards-season progra...
89
6
Backstreet Cafe
Houston's first and foremost al fresco restaurant, set in a 1930s home in River Oaks. Chef Hugo Ortega brings seasonal American bistro fare with a refined touch to a patio that fee...
88
7
The Annie Cafe & Bar
Ben Berg's Post Oak flagship is Berg Hospitality at full polish โ a clubby two-floor room that River Oaks treats like a second living room. Gulf oysters on a proper raw bar, wood-g...
88
8
Fielding's Steak
Cary Attar's rebranded River Oaks steakhouse features Texas wood-fired prime beef, dry-aged cuts, and a curated Wagyu tasting menu. Weekend brunch offers lemon cream cheese pancake...
88
9
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
Neighborhood Italian trattoria and wine bar on Westheimer that's been a Houston favorite for years. House-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and an approachable wine list in a casual,...
87
10
Tiny Boxwoods
A garden setting in River Oaks where brunch is practically a religion. The chocolate chip cookies are famous, the avocado toast and fresh salads keep it light, and the shaded patio...
87
All 25 Restaurants in River Oaks
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
87
a'Bouzy
87
Le Colonial
87
Annabelle Brasserie
87
Emilia's Havana
86
Le Ciel de Paris
86
MAD Houston
86
Loch Bar
86
La Griglia
86
Gratify
85
Bar Doko
83
Bar Buena
83
True Food Kitchen
82
River Oaks Shopping Center
82
Marfreless
81
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