Best Fun Restaurants in W. University / Med Center

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1. The Marigold Club

4.6

Exceptional(162)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 42 times today

Welcome to The Marigold Club, where the opulence of Mayfair London meets the vibrant energy of our beloved Houston. As the fourth jewel in the crown of Goodnight Hospitality, The Marigold Club embraces French cuisine while celebrating the global influences of London culture. Picture lavishly adorned interiors, exuding warmth and sophistication, where every detail whispers luxury.Helmed by Chef Partner Austin Waiter, our culinary journey transports you to the heart of French cuisine, reimagined through the lens of British dining clubs. From meticulously crafted dishes to impeccable service, and overflowing glasses of Champagne, every moment at The Marigold Club is a world where posh elegance meets lively Southern charm.

2. Milton's

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4.7

Exceptional(50)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Rice Village

Booked 33 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!

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3. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(125)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 70 times today

An Old Hollywood party - dry-aged steaks & cold martinis *Drake's Hollywood accepts reservations for parties of 7 or less. For parties of 8+ please contact houston@drakeshollywood.com. Happy Hour is available weekdays 4pm to 6pm and 9pm-C in the bar. Children under the age of 6 years of old are not permitted

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4. Annabelle Brasserie

4.6

Exceptional(795)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 111 times today

Situated as the anchor restaurant of Autry Park, a 14-acre mixed-use Hanover development on Buffalo Bayou Park, Annabelle Brasserie will serve French cuisine lunch, dinner seven and weekend brunch in a lively atmosphere with picturesque views. *** Open for Grab & Go Coffee & Pastries Monday - Friday at 8:00am

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5. Sophie Cocktail and Terrace Bar

3.7

Very Good(131)

Price: Expensive

• French • Montrose

Booked 68 times today

Art meets fashion in a deliciously romantic South of France setting. Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar will debut in the Montrose neighborhood, July 2024. The next see-and-be-seen nightlife destination will feature two distinct concepts, including Downstairs, Sophie's living room, an intimate cocktail bar, and an expansive second-floor open-air terrace bar. The menu will boast both signature and presentation-based cocktails, extensive selections of domestic and French wines, plus a delightful selection of Mediterranean tapas-style bites. Poised to be a neighborhood staple, Sophie Cocktail & Terrace Bar will be open seven days a week, offering guests a variety of programming from happy hour, DJ nights, live music, weekend brunch, and more!

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6. BCN Taste & Tradition

4.9

Exceptional(1803)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • Southeast Houston

Booked 54 times today

BCN Taste & Tradition, the name gives a nod to Barcelona and the meld of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. Chef Luis Roger relocated from Girona, Spain - trained under Michelin Chef Ferran Adria at elBulli- and taught at the renowned culinary school Aula Gastronomica de l’Emporada. Located on a 1920’s era Victorian home in the trendy Montrose/Museum District (4210 Roseland St.). BCN Taste & Tradition will recreate an authentic Spanish style dining experience with unparalleled service. The menu will showcase all the fantastic, cutting-edge haute cuisine that put Spain on the world stage. Credit card info required for reservations larger than 5 guests. A $50/person fee will be charged if you are unable to cancel within 48 of your scheduled time or if your party decreases in size within 24 of your reservation. No fee will be assessed for transferring the reservation to a different name.

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7. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Heights / Washington

Booked 27 times today

Le Jardinier is a fun and unique spot with fabulous food and amazing beverages as one reviewer put it. Located in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, it offers an inspired menu sourced from local ingredients, served beautifully in a lovely space. The restaurant is praised for its impeccable service and artistic presentation of the dishes. It's a place that's not ordinary, but offers a vacation from the ordinary as one customer put it.

8. Turner's Cut

4.7

Exceptional(100)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Montrose

Booked 28 times today

Turner’s Cut is Houston’s newest playground for the elite, mixing the sophistication and luxury of the Gilded Age, the indulgence and free-flowing excess of the Golden Era, spiced with the risqué, exclusive, and clandestine aura of prohibition. Featuring the most exquisite and rare cuts of meat from America and Japan, white-glove service, daily live bandstand music, and antique design elements, Turner’s Cut is the most opulent dining experience in the city of Houston.

9. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2592)

Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 30 times today

Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails

10. Coppa Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(507)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Rice Village

Booked 74 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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nicole
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service were perfection. Beautiful interior. Every detail was immaculate.
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The Marigold ClubPrice: Very Expensive• French• Montrose
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4.6
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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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Brucevip
Berlin •127 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went for happy hour and had excellent food. It was still quiet and the server was fabulous.
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Annabelle BrasseriePrice: Expensive• French• Montrose
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4.6
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Kai
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our dinner at Drake’s was just what we needed for a date night and a special time together for my boyfriends birthday. I appreciate the grace as we were running late and the team was accommodating and kind, even though we were behind schedule and closing was at 10p. Thank you for the hospitality. A little bit of kindness goes very long way.
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6
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Valentina
Houston •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great time! The place is nice and has good vibes and the food was good! Service was Ok.
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Sophie Cocktail and Terrace BarPrice: Expensive• French• Montrose
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3.7

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1. The Marigold Club

2. Milton's

3. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4. Annabelle Brasserie

5. Sophie Cocktail and Terrace Bar

6. BCN Taste & Tradition

7. Le Jardinier - Houston

8. Turner's Cut

9. Eunice

10. Coppa Osteria

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