1777 Walker Street, Houston TX 77010
BiggiosHouston.com
Banish all the stereotypes about sports bars—Biggio's puts a new spin on game-day dining and drinks. Our sleek two-level bar and restaurant at the Marriott Marquis Hotel combines the best of all worlds—a lively, casual atmosphere, more than 30 screens for catching your favorite sporting event, and a tempting chef-driven menu. Named after local legend, Houston Astros' Craig Biggio, the restaurant offers elevated takes on signature sports bar dishes including burgers, nachos, wings and chili, along with salads, flatbreads, cocktails and more than 20 beers on tap.
500 Louisiana Street, Houston TX 77002
BirraporettisHouston.com
Birraporetti's is located in the heart of the Houston Downtown Theater District and a few blocks away from Toyota Center and Minute Maid Park. For more than 40 years, Birraporetti’s has been the place to gather on a date, celebrating with friends and family, for happy hour, or before or after the theater. We are noted for our stone oven, hand-thrown pizzas, pastas such as lobster ravioli and Lulu's lasagna (a family recipe!), and delicious main courses including hand-carved beef filet and fresh seafood. And don't leave without trying our signature frozen bellinis, Irish coffee, chocolate chip cheesecake, tiramisu, or berries and cream.
409 Travis St, Houston TX 77002
BraveryChefHall.com
As the next generation of the food hall, Bravery Chef Hall will be the first of its kind venue, providing chef-driven concepts with the structure and environment to experiment and develop a business through a leading-edge model. Bravery’s 9,000 square foot space will be a curated platform with five restaurant concepts under one roof, each with their own chef-owners and dining experiences. Like the food hall model, each curated concept will be separately owned and will sign a lease for space within the chef hall. The food will be complemented by Bravery’s own extensive beverage operations which will include a wine bar, cocktail bar, and a patio bar that will serve both an evening crowd and weekend brunch.
410 Bagby St, Houston TX 77002
Downtown Aquarium Web
Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 300 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all!
712 Main Street, Houston TX 77002
FinnHallHou.com
Finn Hall, located downtown at Main and Rusk in The Jones on Main in the JPMorgan Chase & Co. Building is Houston’s premiere food hall, consisting of 9 independently operated eating establishments and two bars.
1201 San Jacinto St, Houston TX 77002
Guad.com
Come take a seat at Houston’s finest Tex-Mex restaurant. Throughout your meal, you can enjoy favorites like our made-to-order guacamole, Guadalupe Lime beef fajitas, and fried coffee ice-cream. Our menu has something the whole family will love. Here at Guadalajara, we want you to feel at home! If you are vegetarian, gluten-free, have a severe allergy or any other restrictions, please let your servers know so we can provide you with the appropriate accommodations. Our chefs always cook to perfection and serve you with the freshest ingredients for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
500 Dallas St. Houston TX 77002
GuardandGrace.com
Guard & Grace is thrilled to put a stake in Houston with its second outpost, and first outside of Denver. The 15,000-square-foot destination serves as a new culinary anchor for downtown’s landmark Allen Center. In addition to award-winning modern steakhouse cuisine and cocktails, striking interiors and warm Texas hospitality, guests will enjoy an array of private dining spaces for meetings, events and celebrations, plus a temperature-controlled wine cellar.
218 Travis Street, Houston TX 77002
HearsayGastroLounge.com
Located in the twice reconstructed W. L. Foley building, the original Hearsay Market Square seamlessly blends elements of Houston’s robust history together with modern features to create an atmosphere both elegant and unpretentious at once. Our talented team of chefs have constructed an equally impressive menu with flavorful renditions of American classics. Designed by some of the finest chefs in Houston, the Hearsay menu offers a sophisticated approach to American cuisine. Complete with artfully crafted brunch, dessert, wine, and cocktails selections, we have a dish or drink to suit every fancy. Find a new favorite every time you dine.
1201 Fannin St, Houston TX 77002
McCormick and Schmicks Web
McCormick & Schmick's dates its deep seeded roots back to 1974 and has a long reputation of being a company that serves great seafood, steaks, oysters, and beverages with outstanding service, in superior locations. We are well known for our Chef inspired food, award-winning happy hour, energetic bars, hand-crafted Mixology, and world-class private dining event space. The combination of an open imagination and a respect for tradition is what makes McCormick & Schmick's the classic and successful business that it is today.
1001 Austin Street Houston TX 77010
Phoenicia Specialty Foods Web
Come and enjoy urban YUM at our state-of-the-art gourmet market on the ground floor of One Park Place. Located at 1001 Austin Street between McKinney and Lamar, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is an award-winning cultural and foodie experience at the heart of Houston’s Downtown revitalization. Our Downtown market is a one-stop YUMMY! shop, carrying all of our staple gourmet foods, along with household basics for Downtown residents and employees. Offering quality produce, fresh meats and seafood, artisan breads and rustic-style pizza, boutique wines and craft beers, premium meats and cheeses, a signature coffee and gelato bar, floral and housewares sections, a comfortable dining area and a designated cooking demonstration kitchen, Phoenicia Specialty Foods Downtown is a one-of-a-kind destination for Houstonians and visitors alike.
909 Texas Avenue, Houston TX 77002
SambucaHouston.com
At Sambuca, we think friends, family, food and fun are what life should be about. Our philosophy is shared with all who walk into our restaurants. Sambuca features savory new American food and modern cocktails that will tempt any palate and nourish the soul. Our nightly live music will engage our guests in the energetic vibe of the restaurant, reminding them to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. We throw a party---a really great party--for our guests every night!
416 Main St. Houston TX 77002
BovineandBarley.com
Bovine & Barley is a beautifully designed urban bar and eatery with a heavy focus on beef and beer. The space has an industrial feel which is complimented by warm wood accents and huge “HTX” letters which hang illuminated on an exposed brick wall- one can’t help but see them and automatically feel a sense of hometown pride! Highlights from the menu include brisket tacos, meatloaf muffins on top of jalapeno mash, 1836 beer can chicken and a variety of burgers. Not to mention… there are over 42 beers and 6 hand crafted cocktails on tap!
308 Main (upstairs), Houston TX 77002
Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar & Spirit Lodge Web
A cocktail bar with no pretension and talented bar tenders. Captain Foxheart's beautiful bar feels like a old-fashioned speak-easy with a love for authentic cocktails and quality ingredients. Old Fashions are strong... don't say we didn't warn you.
316 Main St., Houston TX 77002
DeansDowntown.com
Dean’s Downtown is the reinvention of Dean’s Credit Clothing, a Historic District hipster hangout. The bar has a new, posher look and a more elaborate cocktail and beer menu. Still, the bar plays up the classic parts of this century-old building—the original hardwood floors, the city’s first elevator. Dean’s Credit Clothing was a department store that opened on Main Street in the 1930s. The bar followed decades later and became a no frills haven for artists and Downtown dwellers. Now, the resurgence of the Historic District has welcomed many new concepts to this block of Main and a new team has taken over and reopened Dean’s. Inside you’ll find a warm space ruled by a beautiful, long wooden bar. Small seating groups and a little nook inside the old elevator in the back offer unique accents.
419 Travis Street, Houston TX 77002
ElBigBadTX.com
Brought to you by the El Gran Malo crew, this casual Tex-Mex restaurant brings hand-crafted tequila infusions, specialty margaritas and craft beers to the table. The gastrocantina-inspired menu is chock full of tasty tacos with fresh toppings like pomegranate salsa, charred scallions, pumpkins seeds and more.
705 Main St, Houston TX 77002
Flying Saucer Web
This spot is a definite standout among downtown bars. Offering over 200 beers, with almost half on draft, Flying Saucer is a great place to hang out. A cool and relaxed atmosphere along with a hip crowd gives downtown visitors a great place to enjoy the night. Check out their website for information on beer tastings, trivia night and specials.
1800 Texas Avenue, Houston TX 77003
HomePlateGrill.com
A great hangout spot before or after an Astros ballgame. Enjoy American food with all menu items under $11!
909 Texas Ave. Suite 2A, Houston TX 77002
LawlessSpirits.com
Lawless Spirits & Kitchen now sits in the original space under the historic Rice Hotel and features one of Houston’s best patio views. Lawless specializes in chic cocktails and shareable bites. Stop by after work for a variety of tempting upscale finger foods and seasonal craft beers. The Bulgogi Korean chicken tacos and lawless burger are favorites among diners. Lawless’ extensive cocktail menu offers old favorites and new creations.
924 Congress Ave, Houston TX 77002
FriedOkra.org
At OKRA Charity Saloon, the concept is simple. For each drink purchased, guests receive one vote that they may cast that night for one of four charities selected by OKRA’s members. The charities are all locally based. The charity with the most votes at the end of the month receives the next month’s proceeds. Our current giving total is $1,303,630.07.
202 Travis St. Ste 100, Houston TX 77002
PublicServicesBar.com
Public Services is a wine and whisky bar located in the historic Houston Cotton Exchange Building in downtown Houston and is a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Local architect Eugene Heiner designed the building in 1884. We specialize in an international selection of hard to find wines and whiskies. We pride ourselves on attention to detail and unpretentious, friendly service staff. We offer wine, beer, and whisky classes, public and private tastings, and events throughout the year.
310 Main St, Houston TX 77002
ThePastryWar.com
A mezcaleria from Bobby Heugel serving agave spirits from family-owned distilleries in Mexico that we have personally visited. Named after an 1838 conflict between Mexico and France, The Pastry War celebrates the rich and vibrant drinking culture of Mexico with the city's best margaritas and one of the best agave spirit selection in the world.