Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in University of Houston

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Capone's Oven & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(145)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Capone’s Oven & Bar is located at 2303 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77098 and our phone number is (832)767-1794. We are a 1920’s style bar and oven offering the finest in gourmet pizzas, salads, and appetizers all prepared right in front of your eyes and cooked to perfection in our state of the art brick oven. A few of Capone’s specialities are the Capone’s pizza made with arugula, procuitto and topped with truffle oil, or The Godfather pizza made with pepperoni, Italian sausage and jalapeños. Food is served Wednesday through Saturday until 1:45 am and Sunday through Tuesday until 11:45 for your convenience and go beautifully with Capone’s wine list or wide selection of bourbons and single-malt scotch. Also, we feature LIVE MUSIC Wednesday – Saturday evenings, cover charges do not apply. Please see our calendar of events page to get the latest information for our live music line up.

2. Cafe Rabelais

4.8

Exceptional(960)

Price: Expensive

• French • Rice Village

Booked 22 times today

Houston’s Café Rabelais serves sumptuous French cuisine in its classic, European-inspired eatery. Fantastic starter options include the mouth-watering smoked salmon plate, the white bean and vegetable soup, as well as a variety of decadent cheese plates. Café Rabelais’s specialty dinner entrées include the seared duck breast with Szechuan demi-glace, the seared snapper in rich beurre blanc, the vegetarian orzo pasta with purple cauliflower and feta cheese and the red wine marinated ribeye with eggplant. Top off your Café Rabelais French feast with an unforgettable dessert, like the mixed nut and chocolate silk pie “fondant au chocolate sur croute de noix” or the fruity “sorbet du jour” and wash it down with a fresh, hot espresso.

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3. Costa Brava Bistro

5.0

Exceptional(1901)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Bellaire

Booked 11 times today

Owners Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey have created a home where they explore the rich traditions of the food and wine from Spain and France with a modern, personal approach.Open Table's 2016 list - "100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America"

4. Brasserie 19

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4.8

Exceptional(2669)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • River Oaks

Booked 65 times today

Brasserie 19, located in Houston’s 77019 neighborhood, offers a modern amalgamation of French brasserie fare and well-known American influences. The menu utilizes the freshest seasonal ingredients in thoughtfully prepared dishes. Brasserie 19 boasts an expansive, carefully developed wine list. Brasserie 19's sophisticated yet unpretentious interiors are bathed in deep blues, cool greys, and whites, with antiqued woods and white marble used throughout. Blue velvet banquettes are paired with woven chairs and complemented by white linen-covered tables to create a casually elegant setting for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Brasserie 19 serves lunch and dinner 7 days a week, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

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5. Sol7 - Thompson Hotel

4.3

Awesome(81)

Price: Expensive

• American • Southeast Houston

Booked 14 times today

Sol 7 is our poolside oasis featuring global flavors and contemporary cuisine, offering a light-filled, upscale environment for locals and travelers alike to gather over brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Surrounded by lush greenery, this buzzy hangout with retro vibes offers expansive views of the Houston Skyline. Chef Alexandre Viriot’s Sol 7 menu is rooted in many of the cultural and culinary influences that make Houston great. Equally matched is the dynamic beverage program showcasing bespoke cocktails with in-house-made elements, wine, and beer. We invite you to enjoy an afternoon soaking in the sunlight and an evening admiring the city lights while you enjoy Sol 7's many offerings.

6. Field & Tides

4.9

Exceptional(339)

Price: Expensive

• American • Heights / Washington

Booked 23 times today

Field & Tides, located in Houston’s historic Heights neighborhood features an open canvas menu that reflects Executive Chef Travis Lenig’s culinary experiences. Chef Lenig’s roots stem from his love for many different types of cuisine such as Southern, Italian, French and Asian. “Field” is represented by locally sourced vegetables, pork, poultry, beef and game, while “Tides” is seafood that is locally sourced as well, with an emphasis on the Gulf. The upscale casual restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily with brunch served on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons can enjoy a spacious patio for outdoor dining, as well as a separate private dining room available to rent for all your special occasion needs.

7. Pacha Nikkei

4.7

Exceptional(66)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Westchase

Booked 3 times today

"Pacha Nikkei will introduce the unique flavors, philosophy and techniques of Nikkei cuisine to Houston. In doing so, it pays tribute to a successful integration of cultures that goes back 124 years in Peru, and that has significantly contributed to the gastronomic wealth of the country. Pacha in the Quechua language of Peru means “world” and Nikkei is a Japanese word, widely used in Peru to refer to Japanese-Peruvian people. The encounter between these rich cultures has given rise to a delicious culinary expression that we would like to share with the world."

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8. State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial

4.0

Excellent(2143)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Booked 18 times today

A hidden Memorial City Gem, State Fare Kitchen & Bar is an upbeat contemporary American serving a hip twist on localFavorites. Whether a quick business lunch, casual dinner, or joining one of Houston’s most popular brunches, there are options to satisfy every craving. We have semi private and fully private rooms to celebrate all occasions

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9. Maggiano's - Memorial

4.5

Awesome(903)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westside

Booked 32 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Memorial City and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Whether celebrating a special occasion or gathering the family for an informal dinner, this is the perfect place to gather. Visit us at 602 Memorial City Mall and book your reservation today!

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Sherryvip
Houston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We enjoyed an outstanding meal at Cafe Rabelais last night for my husband's birthday. We started with a small order of the mussels which were plump and perfectly cooked. We then had the onion soup which was also excellent. For entrees, my husband had the Steak au Poivre and I had the Trout Almondine. Both were delicious! Finally, for dessert, we shared the Belle Helene and the Profiteroles. Delightful! The entire dining experience was perfect.
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Cafe RabelaisPrice: Expensive• French• Rice Village
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4.8
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Annvip
Houston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was great! Staff was superb. AND... the birthday surprise was FABULOUS!
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Brasserie 19Price: Very Expensive• French• River Oaks
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4.8
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Cindy
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Costa Brava is one of our Top 5 go to restaurants. The food is consistently excellent, the wines and cocktails first rate, and the service is first class as the staff obviously cares about the customers entire experience. Thank you once again for a wonderful evening.
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Costa Brava BistroPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• Bellaire
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5
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Cathy
Indiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 1, 2024
Wow the food is simply amazing. Had the wings and mushrooms for appetizers and the mushrooms are so good. Also had a pepperoni pizza and the lobster ravioli. I can’t not say anything about anything we ordered.
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Capone's Oven & BarPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Downtown
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4.6
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Keith
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Unbelievable views of the stunning Houston skyline!
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Sol7 - Thompson HotelPrice: Expensive• American• Southeast Houston
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4.3

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Capone's Oven & Bar

2. Cafe Rabelais

3. Costa Brava Bistro

4. Brasserie 19

5. Sol7 - Thompson Hotel

6. Field & Tides

7. Pacha Nikkei

8. State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial

9. Maggiano's - Memorial

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