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Top Dining Experiences in Houston

by OpenTable

Updated December 02, 2024

DECEMBER EDITION – Special dining experiences, brought to you by OpenTable & our restaurants.

Enjoy the best of Houston dining with OpenTable✨✨ Available through December only at participating Houston restaurants. Scroll down for a list of restaurants, menu pricing and availability.

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1. Georgia James Steak

4.5

4.5 (27)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Montrose

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Georgia Board ⭐️ Chef curated Georgia board is big enough to feed 4-6 people. It includes -36 oz. Porterhouse from 44 Farms -20 oz. Chateaubriand -16 oz Ribeeye -2 (8oz) branzino -4 sides of chefs choice

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Glennvip

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Excellent food, very attentive staff, and some excellent jazz music, although it was a little bit loud. Prices were strong, possibly putting a bit of a dent in the value metric, but possibly not.

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2. Cafe Rabelais

4.8

4.8 (962)

$31 to $50

French

Rice Village

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Champagne Dinner ⭐️ Join us for our Annual Champagne Dinner on December 17th, where elegance meets exquisite taste! Indulge in a beautifully curated 5-course dinner that promises to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience.

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Alison

Dined 6 days ago

Another wonderful wine pairing dinner! We really enjoyed the appetizer and entree courses, as well as the pinot noirs. The atmosphere was convivial! We hope to return soon.

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Champagne Dinner

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CHRISTMAS EVE Prix Fixe

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New Year's Eve Prix Fixe

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4.6

4.6 (20)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

River Oaks

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Emma Jane Tea Service ⭐️ Discover the charm of Emma Jane Tea Service, where every detail is designed for a relaxed, welcoming experience. Enjoy an assortment of tea sandwiches with both classic and creative flavors, warm scones and biscuits paired with seasonal jams, and a delightful array of petite sweets,

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Suzanne

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely lovely. A good friend and I love to have tea together and saw this on an Instagram post. The sandwiches were delicious, scones were yummy, dessert was great. But honestly it’s the TEA I can’t stop thinking about. The Cream Earl Grey was so fantastic I asked if they sold it. We learned they have a special tea consultant (that’s not the term but I can’t recall.) We also received a glass of champagne on arrival and each of us tried a cocktail which were both unique and delicious. Service was warm and friendly. Will return!

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4. Davis Street

4.8

4.8 (1148)

$50 and over

Seafood

W. University / Med Center

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Christmas Day Feast⭐️ After all the presents have been opened at the crack of dawn and festivities have settled, join us at Davis Street at Hermann Park for our Christmas Day Feast from 1pm-8pm. Come enjoy signature favorites such as our Thai Style Snapper for Two, or our classic Turkey Dinner if you missed it on Thanksgiving.

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Mary Ellen

Dined 5 days ago

The food is always absolutely fantastic. The oysters were perfect. The lemon chess pie was the best I ever had. I never eat collard greens but yours I would enjoy anytime. Service was as always professional, friendly and timely. My only observation was that the music was a little too loud. As I said an observation. It did not rise to to the level of a complaint. Will be back and always recommend to friends.

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Thai Style Snapper for Two

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Down South Coconut Cake

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Nola Style Charbroiled Oysters

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4.8

4.8 (34)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Montrose

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – New Year’s Eve 6 Course “Discovery” Tasting ⭐️ This season at MARCH, we’ll explore the culinary paradoxes and territories that propelled Genova to power and shaped the Mediterranean region and its food culture. We recommend approximately 2.5 hrs to enjoy the 6 course menu.

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Geraldine

Dined 6 days ago

A unique experience in Houston full of elegance and refinement. The service is outstanding and the ambiance very cosy. There is a lot of creativity in the plates and everything is delightful and very well presented. The story around the different courses is very interesting and the whole experience is real journey. We highly recommend this address.

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Exquisite Lounge Soirée

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Exquisite Lounge Soirée

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4.8

4.8 (1930)

$50 and over

Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – New Year’s Eve at Potente! ⭐️ Join us for a luxurious New Year’s Eve dinner in Downtown Houston. Choose from two exceptional menus by Executive Chef Danny Trace. Reservations required.

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Samuel

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing dining experience and a wonderful night out. Our server was top notch and went above and beyond to make sure that our dinner was well paced and enjoyable.

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New Year’s Eve at Potente!

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7. The Fancy at Hotel Lucine

4.6

4.6 (100)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Galveston

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – New Year’s Eve Dinner ⭐️ Ring in the New Year with a decadent 6-course prix fixe dinner at The Fancy, complete with Gulf views and a menu crafted by Chef Matt Sweeney just for the occasion. Join us afterward for a night of live music, a champagne toast, and a speakeasy experience that keeps the party going well past midnight.

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Tommy

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

My first visit to this restaurant and I was wow’ed!!! Everything we ordered was amazing. My husband and I split the roasted oysters, the mixed greens and the eggs benedict….. we had to make ourselves stop eating. It was all perfection personified! I can’t wait to go again and try some of the other dishes. Also, the live music added just the right touch to the atmosphere, not too loud. We really enjoyed this talented local musician. Not to mention all of this and an incredible view of the beach!

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Brunch in The Fancy at Hotel Lucine

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Wednesday Pasta & Wine Night at The Fancy

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Christmas Eve Feast of Seven Fishes

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4.7

4.7 (579)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

December Special Experience -Christmas Day at Toro Toro ⭐️ Join family and friends for a memorable Christmas dining experience crafted by Toro Toro Executive Chef Jonathan Esparza

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Diana

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing Thanksgiving brunch. Our sever was amazing as well.

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4.7

4.7 (1007)

$50 and over

Indian

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

December Special Experience -12-Course Chef’s Tasting Menu⭐️ Indulge in an Unforgettable Culinary Journey; Musaafers Exclusive 12-Course Tasting Menu. Embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other with our meticulously crafted Chef’s Tasting Menu.

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Viswanath

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, excellent service, perfectly cooked, very tasty

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12-Course Chef's Tasting Menu

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NYE Lunch at Musaafer

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10. Le Jardinier - Houston

4.7

4.7 (170)

$50 and over

French

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – NYE at Le Jardinier Houston ⭐️ Enjoy a 6-Course dinner menu with celebratory add-ons available including caviar service and rare wine pairings.

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Dwan

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding Michelin restaurant. It was an amazing experience. The food was divine and it was arranged like artistic masterpieces. So appropriate for a restaurant located at the art museum. Our server, Elvio, was professional and attentive. It’s obvious that he enjoys his job and making people happy.

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NYE at Le Jardinier Houston: 2nd Seating $295

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Christmas Eve with Le Jardinier

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11. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

4.7 (1032)

$50 and over

Italian

River Oaks

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Pre Theater Dinner ⭐️ Enjoy a 3 course meal before the theatre

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Nickvip

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful dinner. Service was exceptional and the food was excellent. Highly recommend it.

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Braised Lamb Ossobuco

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Tagliatelle Bolognese

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Black Truffle Beef Tartare

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12. Brasserie 19

4.8

4.8 (2674)

$50 and over

French

River Oaks

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – Tour de Alsace Menu ⭐️ Join us for our L’Alsace Menu, featured as part of our Tour De France Series! The L’Alsace Menu explores the flavors of Alsace/Lorraine/Franche-Comté through a delicious 3 course dining experience. Available only for from November 1 through December 31st. Enjoy the flavors of France without the jet lag!

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txvisitorvip

Dined 5 days ago

Always a wonderful place to celebrate all occasions. Presentation and service by Jeremy were spot on

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Charcuterie & Cheese Board

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Tour De Alsace Menu

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4.9

4.9 (907)

$31 to $50

Italian

Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

About the restaurant

December Special Experience – NYE Second Seating ⭐️ Ring in 2025 at Tony’s with a four course prix fixe menu, a champagne toast, and party favors at midnight | Reservation is for 9:15pm-1am

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Wendy

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Fantastic evening filled with good friends and great food and service.

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New Year's Eve 1st Seating

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New Year's Eve 2nd Seating

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