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28 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 28 Restaurants
✨ Sushi, Brunch, Date Night
A polished inner-loop neighborhood centered on Kirby Drive. Sushi temples, brunch spots, and walkable retail.
Known for: Kirby Drive, Levy Park, Upper Kirby District
Don't miss: Kata Robata, Nobie's, Pondicheri, Kira
💡 Kata Robata's sushi counter is the best omakase in Houston — sit at the bar.
Top 10 in Upper Kirby
1
Georgia James Tavern
Steakhouse
Chef Chris Shepherd's more casual tavern spin-off of Georgia James, with dry-aged steaks and a wood-fired chophouse menu.
92
2
Kata Robata
Japanese / Sushi
Manabu Horiuchi sushi and robata grill that is one of the most consistently excellent Japanese restaurants in Houston. The omakase is pristine, the hot rock wagyu is a signature, a...
91
3
Nobie's
New American
Chef-owner Martin Stayer neighborhood gem in Upper Kirby with a seasonal menu that changes weekly and a wine list curated with genuine love. The fried chicken night is legendary, t...
90
4
Feges BBQ
Texas BBQ
Patrick Feges and Erin Smith BBQ that brings a chef-driven approach to Texas tradition. The brisket is properly smoked, but the real stars are the creative sides -- smoked turkey s...
89
5
Annam
Vietnamese / French
Chef Chris Kinjo's sophisticated Vietnamese restaurant at Autry Park blending Saigon flavors with French technique. The fish head with fish sauce is for the adventurous, while lobs...
89
6
Pondicheri
Indian / Cafe
Anita Jaisinghani modern Indian that does breakfast, lunch, and dinner with equal care. The dosa bar at brunch is a Houston original, the naan pizzas are creative, and the chai is ...
88
7
Eunice
Cajun/Creole
A contemporary Cajun-Creole brasserie inspired by the flavors of Chef Drake Leonard's South Louisiana hometown. Shrimp is the star, appearing in dishes like dan dan shrimp and butt...
88
8
Levy Park
Park
Six-acre reimagined neighborhood park that reopened 2017 with a treehouse, performance pavilion, dog park, and year-round programming. The cultural and social heart of Upper Kirby.
88
9
Kira
Japanese Hand Rolls / Vinyl Bar
Inspired by Tokyo's jazz vinyl bars, Kira is a 15-seat counter serving hand rolls, temaki, and donburi alongside craft cocktails and rare vinyl spins. The Ahmed brothers' most acce...
87
10
Mayahuel
Modern Mexican / Agave Bar
Mexico City-inspired restaurant and agave bar at Autry Park from Culinary Khancepts and chef Luis Robledo Richards. The menu draws from DF's fondas and mezcalerias with mole, tlayu...
87
All 28 Restaurants in Upper Kirby
Tony's Restaurant
Italian / Continental
87
Flora Mexican Kitchen
Modern Mexican
86
Local Foods
American / Farm-to-Table
85
Yiayia's Greek Kitchen
Greek
85
Houston's (Kirby)
American
85
Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
Cafe
84
Hearsay Gastro Lounge on the Green
Gastropub
84
Pondi Bake Lab
Indian Bakery / Cafe
84
Prospect Park
American / Sports Bar
83
Kirby Ice House
Icehouse / Bar
83
Tamashi Ramen & Sushi
Japanese / Ramen & Sushi
82
House of Pies
American / Diner
82
Mia Bella Trattoria (Greenway)
Italian
79
Date Night (13)
Casual (10)
Brunch (10)
Local Favorites (9)
Cocktails (7)
Fine Dining (5)
Healthy (5)
Patio (5)
Family Friendly (4)
Italian (4)
Sushi (3)
Late Night (3)
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