Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
This is an awesome place to have a glass of wine and enjoy some delicious tapas! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. Friendly staff and prompt service.
76 locals recommend
Oporto Fooding House & Wine (midtown)
125 W Gray StThis is an awesome place to have a glass of wine and enjoy some delicious tapas! The food is amazing and the atmosphere is great. Friendly staff and prompt service.
The food here is delicious! It is also a great experience because you get to cook the food yourself at your table! They have a small grill in the center of the table where you can cook your seasoned meats, seafood and veggies. You can even make smores!
32 locals recommend
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
510 Gray StThe food here is delicious! It is also a great experience because you get to cook the food yourself at your table! They have a small grill in the center of the table where you can cook your seasoned meats, seafood and veggies. You can even make smores!
Gloria's Latin Cuisine
2616 Louisiana StGreat latin food and latin music on weekend nights.
They have delicious crepes, coffee and smoothies available here. It's great to sit outside and enjoy the view.
89 locals recommend
CoCo Crêpes, Waffles & Coffee
218 Gray StThey have delicious crepes, coffee and smoothies available here. It's great to sit outside and enjoy the view.
Crumbville, TX
3409 Emancipation AveDelicious cookies and stuffed cups.
This is the best place for a steak! Great for a romantic night out. Definitely a place to treat yourself to.
77 locals recommend
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveThis is the best place for a steak! Great for a romantic night out. Definitely a place to treat yourself to.
Crave Cupcakes
1151 Uptown Park BlvdDelicious cupcakes in many flavors.
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdDelicious Greek food.
This brewery is lots of fun for families or groups of friends. It is very kid friendly and they have an outdoor area that is pet friendly. There are outdoor games and plenty of beer to choose from. They have a restaurant with yummy food and sometimes host different events.
115 locals recommend
Karbach Brewing
2032 Karbach StThis brewery is lots of fun for families or groups of friends. It is very kid friendly and they have an outdoor area that is pet friendly. There are outdoor games and plenty of beer to choose from. They have a restaurant with yummy food and sometimes host different events.
Nekter Juice Bar
304 Gray StGreat place to stop in for a fresh, healthy juice. Or a healthy snack.
The pizza here is so good! And the ambiance is fun! Eat at the restaurant or have it delivered!
73 locals recommend
Luigi's Pizzeria
3700 Almeda RdThe pizza here is so good! And the ambiance is fun! Eat at the restaurant or have it delivered!
Minuti Coffee
114 Gray StGreat tasting coffee and light bites.
Pho Saigon
2808 Milam StThe best Pho in the area! Fast service and delicious food.
The best ramen! There is usually a wait because it is so popular. Family style seating at the restaurant with friendly service.
119 locals recommend
JINYA Ramen Bar
3201 Louisiana StThe best ramen! There is usually a wait because it is so popular. Family style seating at the restaurant with friendly service.
Great tasting pizza and pasta. They have a patio where you can sit outside. Or dine inside the restaurant. Casual atmoshpere.
27 locals recommend
Piola
3201 Louisiana StGreat tasting pizza and pasta. They have a patio where you can sit outside. Or dine inside the restaurant. Casual atmoshpere.
Lupe Tortilla
1511 Shepherd DrGreat Mexican food and very family friendly.
Great place for hanging out and listening to live music. Family friendly, good drinks and food.
89 locals recommend
The Rustic
1836 Polk StGreat place for hanging out and listening to live music. Family friendly, good drinks and food.
Delicious barbecue. If you are looking for some really good barbecue then this is a must!
125 locals recommend
The Pit Room
1201 Richmond AvenueDelicious barbecue. If you are looking for some really good barbecue then this is a must!
This place has a large selection of wines. The food is delicious and the ambiance is great. If you love wine, definitely check this place out.
23 locals recommend
Sixty Vines
2540 University BlvdThis place has a large selection of wines. The food is delicious and the ambiance is great. If you love wine, definitely check this place out.
Voodoo Doughnut
3715 Washington AveGrab a doughnut!
JuiceLand
3206 White Oak DrGreat place for a fresh juice or smoothie.
Brass Tacks
612 Live Oak StGreat coffee shop with great food and atmosphere.
Brothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation AveDelicious breakfast tacos to go
Arts & Culture
This is a great museum for children. So many fun activities to do and engage their minds in.
377 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StThis is a great museum for children. So many fun activities to do and engage their minds in.
Always has great exhibits and beautiful art.
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StAlways has great exhibits and beautiful art.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrGo see the dinosaurs, explore the exhibits or check out the butterfly garden.
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrGo see the dinosaurs, explore the exhibits or check out the butterfly garden.
The Health Museum
1515 Hermann DrGreat for kids! Lots of interactive exhibits.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful green space in the center of the city. Hang out on the lawn, bring a frisbee, or ride a canoe!
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StA beautiful green space in the center of the city. Hang out on the lawn, bring a frisbee, or ride a canoe!
A beautiful park with trails to walk on and a large hill to play on!
201 locals recommend
Hermann Park Railroad
6102 Hermann Park DrA beautiful park with trails to walk on and a large hill to play on!
Great running or biking trail. There is also a small playground for children.
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrGreat running or biking trail. There is also a small playground for children.
Great park with a large green space, playground, dog park, and a stage where they sometimes host shows and Zumba.
26 locals recommend
Midtown Park
2811 Travis StGreat park with a large green space, playground, dog park, and a stage where they sometimes host shows and Zumba.
Great park with a large green space, playground, and B-cycles you can rent and ride around town.
54 locals recommend
Emancipation Park
3018 Emancipation AveGreat park with a large green space, playground, and B-cycles you can rent and ride around town.
Great park for walking and riding your bike. They have food trucks on the weekend, you can have a picnic and they also have a skate park.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveGreat park for walking and riding your bike. They have food trucks on the weekend, you can have a picnic and they also have a skate park.
Essentials
H-E-B
6055 South FwyWhole Foods Market
515 Elgin StRandalls
2225 Louisiana StCVS Pharmacy
2580 Shearn StDrug store.
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdDrug store.
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StGreat healthy foods!
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrToyota Center
1510 Polk StNRG Center
1 Fannin StreetWatch a football game, or enjoy a show if there is one going on.
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StWatch a baseball game while you are in town.
Great place to stop and shop local and get some great food. They also have a wine bar inside.
19 locals recommend
Railway Heights Market (Food Hall)
8200 Washington AveGreat place to stop and shop local and get some great food. They also have a wine bar inside.
Rent a bike for the day or just by the hour and ride around the park. They also have kids bikes.
8 locals recommend
Bike Barn Bayou Rental
105B Sabine StRent a bike for the day or just by the hour and ride around the park. They also have kids bikes.
Houston Ballet
601 Preston StWatch a ballet performance.
Main Street Theater
2540 Times BlvdWatch a play
AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveMovie theatre in downtown
Regal Edwards Greenway Grand Palace ScreenX & RPX
3839 Weslayan StMovie theatre
Everything Else
Nasa Center
4642 NASA Road 1The convention center hosts different events throughout the year.
197 locals recommend
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las AmericasThe convention center hosts different events throughout the year.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a great place to hang out during the day or in the evening. They have a large outdoor area with tables, chairs, swings, and hammocks. They have music and a large selection of beers and great drinks.
269 locals recommend
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StThis is a great place to hang out during the day or in the evening. They have a large outdoor area with tables, chairs, swings, and hammocks. They have music and a large selection of beers and great drinks.
House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StGreat place to grab a drink or listen to great music.
Get some great tasting beer and enjoy the social scene in this fun brewery.
253 locals recommend
8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StGet some great tasting beer and enjoy the social scene in this fun brewery.