Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Southwest

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BellaireDowntownEnergy CorridorGalleria / UptownMid WestRice Village

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A photo of Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston restaurant

1. Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston

4.6

Exceptional(1166)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Stafford

Booked 12 times today

Avenida Brazil is a local traditional Brazilian steakhouse. Our gaucho chefs expertly grill and offer you continuous table side service. We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, hot side dishes, and extensive wine list. We invite you to come join us, sit back and relax.

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2. Rio Ranch Steakhouse

3.5

Very Good(250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Westside

Welcome to Rio Ranch, Texas! We invite you to enjoy our one of a kind Cowboy Cuisine featuring Mesquite Grilled Steaks and Seafood. From our scrumptious Sunday Breakfast Brunch to our private dining rooms, Rio Ranch has something for everyone. Rio Ranch is perfect for business dinners, family celebrations, romantic dinners or just a casual get together.We feature a full service bar, patio dining, a romantic fireplace and cowboy hospitality and service.

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3. o2 Restaurant and Lounge

3.1

Good(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Lounge • Mid West

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to the all-new O2 Lounge—Houston’s premier destination, just moments from the Galleria! Open Tuesday - Sunday from 6 PM to 2 AM, we offer a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere featuring spacious indoor and outdoor vibes. Enjoy our delicious soul food specials, including Jollof Suya Bowls, Jerk Lamb Chops, finger-licking Oxtails, Buttered Grits, Shrimp platters, and Suya Tacos, Suya burgers and more!Join us for daily events like Happy Hour (6-10 PM), Taco Tuesdays, Wet Wednesdays, and live Soul Food Thursdays. Plus, we host Insomnia Fridays, SKe Saturdays, and our Seductive Sunday Funday with all-day brunch and Mimosa towers!Don't forget our enticing bottle specials and $5 shots to keep the fun going. With valet parking available, it's easier than ever to come enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. Stop by and see why we’re the talk of Houston—we can't wait to welcome you!

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4. Haywire - Memorial City

4.6

Exceptional(539)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Westside

Booked 83 times today

Haywire is a Texas-inspired restaurant known for larger-than-life dining experiences, an award-winning wine cellar and extensive list of highly allocated whiskeys. Haywire delivers a true Texas experience through an innovative farm-to-fork menu complete with vendor partners representing every corner of the state. Guests are encouraged to take a journey through Haywire’s curated menu of locally sourced ingredients and heritage recipes. Kick back with a handcrafted cocktail in the whiskey lounge, enjoy a Wagyu Tomahawk ribeye with a bold red in the inviting dining room, or unwind with friends and a cold local beer or Cadillac margarita under the big Texas sky.

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5. Mastro's Steakhouse - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(4151)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 83 times today

Mastro's collection of sophisticated, classic Steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations are recognized for their combination of world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine, and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic atmosphere. A truly unparalleled dining experience.

6. Credence

4.7

Exceptional(447)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Westside

Booked 87 times today

Credence is a South Texas, ranch-inspired upscale restaurant with a focus on live-fire cooking. Chef and two-time James Beard Award-nominated restaurateur Levi Goode's inaugural concept promises a culinary exploration of Texas through his unique perspectives on the region's food, people, culture, and the culmination of a lifetime of stories. Our menu is a sample of what may be served as our offerings will constantly evolve. Separate reservations required for a table at Sidebar, our sultry sister next door. Follow @sidebaratcredence on IG for the link to book.

7. JOEY Uptown

4.7

Exceptional(207)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Booked 149 times today

JOEY Restaurants marries iconic hospitality with a handcrafted, locally and globally-inspired menu from award-winning chefs, to bring an unparalleled guest experience. Instead of just one chef, JOEY has a whole team of celebrated Executive Chefs bringing you an experience you can't get anywhere else. JOEY Uptown, boasts an open concept dining room that spans over 10,288 square feet, including a temperature controlled patio equipped with an outdoor bar. Stylized prints from Texas-based artist Jon Flaming, and animated LED portraits by Julian Opie, bring life and lightness to the entire space. This location fits Houston’s iconic food scene like a glove.

8. Juliet Steakhouse

4.4

Awesome(1358)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 66 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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9. Relish Restaurant & Bar - Town and Country

4.8

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westside

Booked 39 times today

Relish Restaurant & Bar Town & Country is a neighborhood eatery serving up classic American food with Mediterranean influences. At Relish, we aim to create an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is our highest priority. Through a shared commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to the uncompromising quality of our food, service, and people, while taking exceptional care of our guests and staff. We simply believe food should be uncomplicated, delicious and something to be relished!Lunch is available Monday - Friday 11am - 3pmHappy Hour is available Monday - Friday 3pm - 5:30pm, and Saturday & Sunday 4:30pm - 5:30pmDinner is available Sunday - Monday 5:30pm - 9pm, and Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 10pmBrunch coming soon!

10. Balboa Surf Club

4.7

Exceptional(125)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 52 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.

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OpenTable Diner
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Awesome service, awesome general manager! Food was great. The waitress was kind and the general manager was kind to stop and make sure we enjoyed our meal/visit.
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Haywire - Memorial CityPrice: Expensive• American• Westside
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4.6
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Mrs.Pat
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The service was fast, the gauchos were very polite and explained everything with ease. Our reservation was for 6:30 PM we arrived 20 minutes early and were seated right away. The meats were cooked to perfection according to your level of doneness preference. If I could make a suggestion add more hot sides to the menu. The restrooms were nice and clean. We enjoyed our dining experience!
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Avenida Brazil - Southwest HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Stafford
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4.6
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MaureenVIP
New York City •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 6, 2025
Everything was excellent, the service from the greeting at the front door all the way through to the busers and servers, food was delicious!
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Mastro's Steakhouse - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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ChaseVIP
New Mexico •56 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great experience. Food was wonderful. Breakfast buffet a bargain.
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Rio Ranch SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Westside
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3.5
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jul 19, 2024
I love everything about the place I would recommend it to all my friends and family
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o2 Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Lounge• Mid West
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3.1

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