Best Restaurants for People Watching in Southwest

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Milton's

new

4.7

Exceptional(50)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 32 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!

2. CIEL

3.9

Excellent(542)

Price: Very Expensive

• French / Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 38 times today

CIEL Restaurant and Lounge offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines complemented by craft cocktails and a curated wine and champagne list. CIEL, meaning ‘sky’ in French, is inspired by vibrant restaurants of the French Riviera and brings an elevated and festive dining experience to Houstonians. Reservation times may be subject to change and final confirmation. Reservations may be subject to deposit and minimums and final confirmation. NOTE: Dress Code Strictly Enforced!

3. Azumi - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(79)

Price: Expensive

• Japanese • River Oaks

Booked 25 times today

Azumi brings an uncompromising commitment to Japanese cuisine, with a diverse menu focusing on upscale dishes and high-end ingredients. Highlighted by an impressive sushi program, Azumi’s menu is perfectly complemented by a hot kitchen menu featuring authentic Japanese entrees.

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4. Toulouse - Houston

4.7

Exceptional(2501)

Price: Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 74 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. Daily Gather

4.5

Awesome(689)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Booked 31 times today

Inspired by the cherished moments shared daily around the dining table, this every day eatery located in CityCentre Houston is the backdrop for traditional American cuisine paired with Houston hospitality. Chef Brandi Key's scratch kitchen focuses on the all-important relationships with our farmers, ranchers, and fishermen, to bring you the freshest seasonal dining experience. At our table, we pay respect to the classics while leaving room for interpretation and most importantly, nostalgic fun. So pull up a chair, gather around, and stay a while.

6. Ouisie's Table

4.7

Exceptional(4735)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 29 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

7. Stella's Wine Bar

5.0

Exceptional(109)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 7 times today

Tucked away in the southeast corner of the hotel, Stella’s Wine Bar is Houston’s newest and most alluring wine destination for both casual wine enthusiasts and serious oenophiles. Offering over 30 wine-producing regions through a variety of flights and close to 60 wines by the glass, Stella’s Wine Bar provides a unique journey of tastes from around the world. Guided by our unrivaled team of highly skilled yet incredibly approachable sommeliers, guests can learn and explore both the new and the familiar wines in a social convivial atmosphere with world-class wine resources to share as little or as much as you want to know. The full Cellar wine program can also be accessed within Stella’s Wine Bar, so options are near limitless.

8. 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.

9. Craft F&B

4.5

Awesome(169)

Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 2 times today

Rich woods, exposed brick and stained concrete floors create an industrial ambiance to enjoy wood-fired pizzas, elevated comfort food and pub-style fare, alongside a vast selection of craft brews and a dose of Southern Hospitality. Catch the latest game with friends, or make new ones with high-table communal-style seating.

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Cindy
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved it. The food was very good and the service was too
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Milton'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Rice Village
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4.7
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Garyvip
Houston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
There were customers smoking cigarettes on the patio outside. Would you please place signs out that say no smoking in the patio area please. It ruins your beuatiful patio.
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Toulouse - HoustonPrice: Expensive• French• River Oaks
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4.7
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Louis
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had a great time for my birthday with my friends !
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CIELPrice: Very Expensive• French / Japanese• River Oaks
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3.9
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Garyvip
Houston •65 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Fantastic quality of food. If you enjoy premium quality sushi/Japanese food, you will not be disappointed. Service was also very good.
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Azumi - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Japanese• River Oaks
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4.7
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Tammy
Hawaii •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
It is a little loud inside but we had a table outside so it was great.
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Daily GatherPrice: Moderate• American• Westside
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4.5

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Milton's

2. CIEL

3. Azumi - Houston

4. Toulouse - Houston

5. Daily Gather

6. Ouisie's Table

7. Stella's Wine Bar

8. Fuad's Restaurant

9. Craft F&B

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