Best Cozy Restaurants in Mid West

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1. Juliet Steakhouse

4.5

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 28 times today

Juliet is an upscale steak and seafood restaurant giving you a movie theatre style theme featuring a premium bar with high end craft cocktails, a well curated wine list, and mouth-watering steaks and seafood. Juliet offers a unique experience, bringing a modern vibe to the traditional steakhouse through innovative concepts like the Glass Room which boasts wide screens TV's and a projector playing classic movies throughout the night, and also their beautiful flower wall embedded with the Juliet logo. Juliet will be the restaurant to be at if you are looking for flawless service, amazing food, and a vibe you won't soon forget!

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2. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(1481)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 23 times today

The western coast of Italy summons visions of gorgeous views, salty air, and the freshest seafood & produce imaginable. Leave your passport at the door – Executive Chef/Owner Giancarlo Ferrara invites you to experience the tastes, aromas, and passions of his homeland right here in Houston through a culinary experience years in the making. The inspired menu at Amalfi emphasizes fresh seafood, vivid citrus, and cozy olive oil in addition to fresh pastas, an assortment of meats, family-made cheeses, cleanly crafted cocktails, and an extensive, thoughtful wine list. Here at Amalfi we strive to offer a warm setting in which to celebrate and cherish both everyday moments and significant milestones. Please visit soon; we look forward to sharing our kitchen with you.

3. Fuad's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(80)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Fuad's Restaurant offers guests a fine dining experience. Its inviting setting is wonderful for date night with that special someone or catching up with an old friend over lunch. Fuad's Restaurant operates without a menu, allowing guests to tell the chef exactly what they want, which is then cooked to their specifications. This establishment does offer specials, such as veal chops with Italian style potatoes, Key Lime shrimp with lobster and crayfish bisque. It also has desserts like the popular flaming bananas foster. Fuad's Restaurant features a wine cellar with an extensive selection for guests to choose from and it serves classic cocktails, as well as other beverages. This establishment also hosts events throughout the year.

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4. Toulouse - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(2531)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 57 times today

Toulouse Café and Bar recalls a Fin de Siecle Parisian Café where you are likely to bump into friends and find yourself in conversations with neighboring tables. At first glance you will notice the bustling activity that characterizes Toulouse: wait staff with wine openers and hot plates of food, people chatting and laughing, the clink of wine glasses… the atmosphere is sophisticated and good moods are contagious.In the tradition of all fine bistros, Toulouse has imaginative and seasonal menus that provide exactly what its patrons long for: cozy tables open to the street, mouth-watering specialties a la Française, delicious desserts made from scratch and an extensive wine list. Enjoy the tastes of France with our exciting yet comforting dishes such as our famous quiches, an expertly cooked trout almondine or the best mussels in the city.Dine with us and be transported to Paris, if only for a moment.

5. Milton's

4.8

Exceptional(76)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 20 times today

Formerly known as Eau Tour, Milton's is an Italian-American trattoria from the same team that you already know and love! Milton's will feature homemade pastas and wood-fired meats, and an array of craft cocktails made to be enjoyed in our vibrant, revamped space. Opening soon!

6. a'Bouzy

4.8

Exceptional(2695)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • River Oaks

Booked 56 times today

Restauranteur Shawn Virene put the POP into Houston with his wildly successful a’Bouzy. This champagne-fueled spot located in the tony River Oaks neighborhood of town attracts a stylish crowd all day. The bar is always bustling and the patio echoes with the cry – “a Bouzy!” every time a bottle is sabered tableside. In fact, most tables will have multiple wine buckets close by, keeping the bubbly cool. The fresh, ripe American menu features seasonal seafood, salads, small-shareable plates, large raw bar and prime meats. The wine list curated by Virene, is both the best-priced on bubbly and wines in the city. The interiors have a sophisticated rustic vibe with exposed brick, reclaimed woods and a color palate of creams and blues. The effervescent appeal of bubbles is reflected in a light installation that mimics bubbles floating overhead. The spacious patio is a magnet for the stylish clientele that enjoy the year-round garden. The best thing is Champagne and wine is at or below retail

7. Jingle Bell Bar

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4.5

Awesome(21)

Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • River Oaks

Step into a winter wonderland at Jingle Bell Bar! Our cozy holiday pop-up bar is the perfect place to enjoy festive drinks and snacks with friends and family. Featuring three themed rooms with two bars - let us transport you to a world of holiday magic and merriment. Open Wednesday 11/27 - Saturday 12/28

8. Balboa Surf Club

4.8

Exceptional(57)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 80 times today

Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

9. Bloom & Bee

4.6

Exceptional(1563)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 25 times today

Bloom & Bee is an enchanting dining destination with a focus on fresh, locally-inspired cuisine. Reminiscent of a lush garden filled with gorgeous blooms, Bloom & Bee invites the outdoors in with extravagant floral accents, pastel colors and a wealth of natural light. Enjoy light sustainable dishes to hearty handmade pastas under an elaborate ceiling of blown glass flowers or on the elegant outdoor patio for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

10. Coppa Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(539)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village

Booked 66 times today

Coppa Osteria is the perfect paring of food and lifestyle, taking its personality from the affluent, family centric West University, Southampton, Rice and Museum District neighborhoods. Its clientele is an eclectic mix of professionals, university academics and young families – who all seem to know one another. With craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, it's easy to find the perfect beverage to pair with Coppa's modern Italian cuisine. Neapolitan-inspired pizzas are some of the most popular items on the menu – the Coppa Pepperoni and Carnissima are crowd favorites. Diners also flock for the Fritto Misto, Burrata Tartufo and Spaghetti Carbonara (Coppa's signature dish). Complete with a lively bar scene and a large outdoor patio that lends itself to sipping rosé and taking in the surrounding neighborhood scenery, Coppa is the ideal setting for an intimate all-day dining with family & friends.For group or private dining for 7+ guests, please submit a private dining inquiry below.

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EdwardVIP
Houston •224 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent Well prepared Italian Nice ambience Presented well Have been going here for years Will return Definitely recommend
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Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.9
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RANDLEVIP
Houston •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything about our dining experience tonight was spectacular. The food, service, staff were great. The duck confit was delicious. As were the scallops on the half shell and the grilled octopus ceviche. It’s one of our favorite restaurants. We haven’t been there in a while but will be back again soon. It’s worth it for a special evening!
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Toulouse - HoustonPrice: Expensive• French• River Oaks
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4.8
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Tiffany
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We went for the Christmas buffet. When we walked in, we were a bit disappointed at the amount of food available. But we quickly realized, they were actually cooking and bringing out limited quantities at a time so the food was always hot, fresh and never had a chance to be overly done by sitting out at the buffet too long. The filet was the best I've ever had. The salmon was spectacular. And I loved the sweet potato pie for dessert. Overall a fantastic meal!
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Juliet SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.5
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Pamela
Austin •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
We visited on Christmas Eve at lunch and enjoyed a nice meal served by Carlos Sabogal. Carlos was knowledgeable and helpful with selections, with everything from champagne to appetizers and mains. We had a great meal, well worth the drive of 3 1/2 hours from Wimberley.
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a'BouzyPrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• River Oaks
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4.8
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Julie
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 30, 2024
We went to Fuad's Restaurant the last day of HRW, just to try it out. They had a large selection to choose from and the food was very good. The staff was very attentive and the live music was not so loud we couldn't hear ourselves talking (big plus!). We felt like this was a neighborhood bar/restaurant. Very cozy and welcoming. We do have plans on going again.
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Fuad's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.4

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122 restaurants available nearby

1. Juliet Steakhouse

2. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

3. Fuad's Restaurant

4. Toulouse - Houston

5. Milton's

6. a'Bouzy

7. Jingle Bell Bar

8. Balboa Surf Club

9. Bloom & Bee

10. Coppa Osteria

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