Best Casual Restaurants in Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

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1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(133)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Montrose

Booked 30 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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2. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(388)

Price: Moderate

• American • River Oaks

Booked 22 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

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3. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(1028)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 11 times today

Zanti presents authentic Italian cuisine in a high-end casual atmosphere. Contemporary décor will combine with a charming outdoor patio, bar lounge area, pizza station and lively dining room. Handmade pasta, prepared daily in our kitchen and our gleaming brick oven, in which we will bake pizza, piadinas and select main dishes, will add to the unique vibrancy of Zanti. It is a place to feel yourself among friends and enjoy the beauty of the Italian experience.

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4. La Griglia - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(2757)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 14 times today

La Griglia continues its tradition of a true Houston staple at our new address, 2817 W Dallas Street. La Griglia’s menu is a blend of signature dishes with new creations featuring simple, uncomplicated ingredients elegantly presented. A significant portion of our exceptional ingredients are sourced from Italy and act as inspiration for the new offerings. With a striking, modern look and feel, La Griglia features sleek finishes such as marble and brass juxtaposed by the warmth of supple leathers and crisp white tablecloths. The restaurant includes an intimate main dining room, a wine room, and an expansive courtyard and bar for dining and cocktails, allowing for guests to experience a range of environments based on the occasion.As a courtesy to all our guests, we maintain a business casual dress code. No beachwear, gym attire, hats, baseball caps, shorts, flip flops, or athletic apparel is allowed. Admittance is at the discretion of management.

5. Flora

4.8

Exceptional(744)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Montrose

Booked 25 times today

While breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers are enough to make anyone fall in love with this glass treehouse, this dining destination also offers a top-notch culinary experience that explores the flavors and energy of the small towns of Mexico with a Texas touch. FLORA’s contemporary approach reimagines what Mexican food can be – offering familiar flavors and iconic dishes, newly interpreted. FLORA strips away the formality of dining with a focus on clean, organic, high-quality food made with love, made by hand. The stunning brass and marble bar, teeming with tequila and mezcal, sets the tone for a lively social scene and the unparalleled outdoor terrace is the quintessential Houston outdoor dining experience. For parties of 7+ guests, please submit a private dining request. Out of respect for our chandeliers, we do not allow balloons. We ask that you celebrate your special occasions with our desserts as we do not allow outside cakes. We ask that you leave your pets at home.

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6. Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room

4.8

Exceptional(537)

Price: Expensive

• American • River Oaks

Booked 4 times today

SCOTT GERTNER "Houston's First Name in Entertainment" This venue highlights the best live entertainment from the local, regional and national scene. Enjoy a delicious full menu including our Happy Hours, Steak Nights and Live Music Showcases.. Our SGRR has a full bar including delicious signature cocktails, wine and champagne. Our award winning Scottie Hottie Chicken Wings won 1st Place in Houston! Plan ahead for your next visit. Join us inside or on our outdoor patio....and be a part of the ultimate Scott Gertner experience.DRESS CODE : DRESSY CASUAL NO BALL CAPS , ATHLETIC APPAREL, FLIP FLOPS, BACKLESS SANDALS, BAGGY CLOTHING, TALL TEE SHIRTS OR SHORTS.

7. Bari Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(489)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • River Oaks

Booked 8 times today

BARI THE SIMPLE JOY OF ITALIANThere is a casual, effortless style found in Italy that has us falling in love over and over. It’s an elegant simplicity that is found in legendary food, cities, art, fashion, and everyday life. A spirit the world is instinctively attracted to. A nuanced approach that crosses generations and always in style. When it comes to Italian food…a balance between classic and modernity. Along comes Bari where diners experience respect for Italian food in a setting that evokes the stylish glamour of Milan and Rome. Serving classic dishes found from the mountains to the sea.

8. March

4.8

Exceptional(34)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Montrose

Booked 6 times today

In the heart of Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, MARCH Restaurant is an intimate Mediterranean restaurant from Chef Felipe Riccio. Serving both 6 and 9 course tasting menus, we study the gastronomy, history, and cultures of the region to answer the question:“What is Mediterranean cuisine?”After many years of personal and professional exploration of the Mediterranean – including extended stints at three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana and Azurmendi –Felipe has brought this spirit of exploration back to his home in Houston.The word ‘MARCH’ signifies an area of land on the border between two territories; a frontier between realms. The menu is the team’s love letter to the Mediterranean where we will explore the unique, layered evolution of its many connected cuisines, with beverage pairings/selections artfully curated by partner and Master Sommelier, June Rodil, and the acclaimed beverage team.

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9. B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(6725)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Heights / Washington

Booked 42 times today

With locations in Houston and Fort Worth, B&B Butchers & Restaurant is a Texas-based upscale steakhouse and traditional butcher shop specializing in high-quality meats and elevated customer service.

10. State of Grace

4.8

Exceptional(3350)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks

Booked 16 times today

State of Grace is a coastal, South Texas neighborhood restaurant in the refurbished Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center. Elegant but casual, its elevated comfort food by executive chef Bobby Matos is executed at the highest level in a welcoming, beautiful space. The jubilant medley of old favorites played with new spice, accent, and freshness lends itself to southern, American, Latin, Gulf Coast, German and Asian influences. Chef-owner Ford Fry’s first venture outside of Atlanta, State of Grace is located in the neighborhood where Ford grew up and nods to his childhood memories fused with Houston’s evolution into a melting pot of cultures and cuisines.

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LaToya
Dallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Experience was great. My only complaint is the filet was very salty. There were two at my table and both were salty!
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Drake's Hollywood - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• American• Montrose
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4.6
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Jessicavip
Houston •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I love the atmosphere. The cheeseburger is the best. I think about it often! Love this as a casual lunch or fun dinner spot. Martinis are also excellent.
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Hudson House - River OaksPrice: Moderate• American• River Oaks
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4.7
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Kathyvip
Houston •69 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service were excellent. I still miss the more casual neighborhood feel of the old LaGriglia on West Grey where you always saw friends when you walked in the door and the servers and even the valets treated you like family.
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La Griglia - HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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4.6
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heenavip
Toronto / Ontario •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I had the best time at Zanti. The food is extremely delicious. We had the pleasure of meeting Brian and he is by the far the best server I have ever had in a restaurant. I don’t return to most restaurants after eating there once. However I will always go back to Zanti
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Zanti Cucina Italiana - River OaksPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• River Oaks
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4.7
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Marisol
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Amazing like always , the food is so good, the staff are great . I love quiet restaurants like Flora because I like to enjoy my food and talk with my family. I really recommend this restaurant. I would like to thanks to Enrique the manager that made my daughter have a wonderful birthday today.
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FloraPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Montrose
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4.8

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121 restaurants available nearby

1. Drake's Hollywood - Houston

2. Hudson House - River Oaks

3. Zanti Cucina Italiana - River Oaks

4. La Griglia - Houston

5. Flora

6. Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room

7. Bari Ristorante

8. March

9. B&B Butchers & Restaurant - Houston

10. State of Grace

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