Guidebook for Houston
Essentials
Not too far away from the house and there is just about everything you need at this grocery store!
334 locals recommend
Kroger
4000 Polk StNot too far away from the house and there is just about everything you need at this grocery store!
Foodarama
10810 S Post Oak RdConvenient neighborhood grocery store
H-E-B plus!
2805 Business Center DrThis HEB has everything you need to purchase items for your stay!
Joe V's is a sister store to HEB and carry almost all the same brands HEB does! Make sure you have cash or use debit card, NO CREDIT CARDS allowed!
Joe V's Smart Shop
6100 W Fuqua StJoe V's is a sister store to HEB and carry almost all the same brands HEB does! Make sure you have cash or use debit card, NO CREDIT CARDS allowed!
Food Scene
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
11200 Broadway StOne of the best burger joints in town!
Stadia Sports Grill - Pearland
11200 Broadway StGreat food and bar!
Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdAwesome coffee and non caffeinated drinks as well!
IHOP
401 FM 2094Breakfast 24/7 as well as other lunch and dinner dishes!
Denny's
3332 S Loop WBreakfast 24/7 as well as lunch and dinner dishes!
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
11200 Broadway StGreat food and beer and family-friendly atmosphere!
P.F. Chang's
4094 Westheimer RdDelicious Chinese food!
Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen
3005 Kirby DrGreat Tex-Mex food that is family-friendly!
One of Houston's biggest restaurant attractions for the entire family - from great dining to Ferris wheel ride to train ride, this is fun for the whole family! Visit www.aquariumrestaurants.com
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StOne of Houston's biggest restaurant attractions for the entire family - from great dining to Ferris wheel ride to train ride, this is fun for the whole family! Visit www.aquariumrestaurants.com
The Fountains of Stafford is another great area for a variety of restaurants to eat at only 15 minutes away!
9 locals recommend
The Fountains
The Fountains of Stafford is another great area for a variety of restaurants to eat at only 15 minutes away!
McDonald's
8010 S Gessner RdMcDonald's is only 3 miles down S. Post Oak!
Jack in the Box
4403 Fannin StJack in the Box is less than a mile down S. Post Oak!
Sonic has great burgers and slushes that is less than a mile away on S. Post Oak!
15 locals recommend
Sonic Drive-In
8504 Main StSonic has great burgers and slushes that is less than a mile away on S. Post Oak!
Domino's Pizza
975 McKinney StDomino's Pizza delivers to the house but is less than a mile away!
Pizza Hut is great for carry out that is only 5 miles away! (713) 436-2217 or visit www.pizzahut.com
36 locals recommend
Pizza Hut
906 St Emanuel StPizza Hut is great for carry out that is only 5 miles away! (713) 436-2217 or visit www.pizzahut.com
Fuddruckers
2400b S MacGregor WayDelicious variety of food only 6 miles away!
Fuddruckers
2400b S MacGregor WayOne of the best burger joints around town only 6 miles away!
Hu’s Garden
9905 S Post Oak RdMy favorite Chinese food restaurant only 7 miles down S. Post Oak!
Subway
1801 Old Spanish TrailGreat sandwich place less than a mile away on S. Post Oak!
Taqueria De Jalisco
15818 S Post Oak RdAuthentic Mexican food very delicious only a minute away!
Hungry Farmer BBQ
14530 S Post Oak RdHungry Farmer has delicious BBQ that is nearby!
Burger King is in the same vicinity as the Pearland mall/shopping center!
14 locals recommend
Burger King
24914 Farm to Market 1093Burger King is in the same vicinity as the Pearland mall/shopping center!
Annies Hamburgers
10821 S Post Oak RdThis is a great hamburger joint that is the only location in Houston!
A dream come true for kids, this sweet place is all about fun, happiness and of course, chocolate! The store is packed with clever little novelties--cell phones, hand tools, cars!
49 locals recommend
The Chocolate Bar
1835 W Alabama StA dream come true for kids, this sweet place is all about fun, happiness and of course, chocolate! The store is packed with clever little novelties--cell phones, hand tools, cars!
Undoubtedly the crown jewel in the Pappas family's collection of Houston restaurants. Known for providing the kind of quality service reminiscent of a bygone era! Near the Galleria!
70 locals recommend
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdUndoubtedly the crown jewel in the Pappas family's collection of Houston restaurants. Known for providing the kind of quality service reminiscent of a bygone era! Near the Galleria!
Over the last three decades, this restaurant is a favorite destination for those seeking a traditional, old-school steakhouse experience in Houston. A restaurant must!
58 locals recommend
Taste of Texas
10505 Katy FwyOver the last three decades, this restaurant is a favorite destination for those seeking a traditional, old-school steakhouse experience in Houston. A restaurant must!
An impressive 1,000-plus bottle wine list, extraordinary service and a prime Downtown location make this a popular spot for making deals.
77 locals recommend
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveAn impressive 1,000-plus bottle wine list, extraordinary service and a prime Downtown location make this a popular spot for making deals.
Service is professional and discreet and here the bartenders make a mean martini.
30 locals recommend
Morton's The Steakhouse
1001 McKinney StService is professional and discreet and here the bartenders make a mean martini.
Choose from critically acclaimed dry aged steaks, hand-carved and grilled to perfection, a variety of seafood flown in fresh from the coast and unique daily specials.
29 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
5365 Westheimer RdChoose from critically acclaimed dry aged steaks, hand-carved and grilled to perfection, a variety of seafood flown in fresh from the coast and unique daily specials.
Goode Company BBQ
5109 Kirby DrOne of the best BBQ joints around town!
CoCo Crêpes, Waffles & Coffee
218 Gray StBest coffee and crepes around town!
The self-serve eatery sends out creative Latin cuisine (puffy tacos, enchiladas and Yuca fries) for the adults and approachable items like quesadillas and popcorn chicken for the kids.
Amazón Grill On the Go
The self-serve eatery sends out creative Latin cuisine (puffy tacos, enchiladas and Yuca fries) for the adults and approachable items like quesadillas and popcorn chicken for the kids.
Serves up legendary chicken fried steak, southern sides and sweet tea to patrons sitting at the family-style tables, while local country and folk bands take the stage!
10 locals recommend
Hickory Hollow Restaurant and Catering
8038 Fallbrook DrServes up legendary chicken fried steak, southern sides and sweet tea to patrons sitting at the family-style tables, while local country and folk bands take the stage!
Expect to find the Greek institution's classic menu with an emphasis on to-go foods-perfect for picnics in Market Square park-as well as a kids menu with grilled cheese pitas, Jimmy Gyros and Pitza!
116 locals recommend
Niko Niko's
2520 Montrose BlvdExpect to find the Greek institution's classic menu with an emphasis on to-go foods-perfect for picnics in Market Square park-as well as a kids menu with grilled cheese pitas, Jimmy Gyros and Pitza!
Located in downtown's historic district-within walking distance of several boutique hotels-Frank's is known for its New York-style pizza served late into the night.
79 locals recommend
Frank's Pizza
417 Travis StLocated in downtown's historic district-within walking distance of several boutique hotels-Frank's is known for its New York-style pizza served late into the night.
First-generation Italian, Anthony Russo, shares his family's much-loved recipes at his Texas-based New York Pizzeria.
11 locals recommend
Russo's New York Pizzeria
4870 Beechnut StFirst-generation Italian, Anthony Russo, shares his family's much-loved recipes at his Texas-based New York Pizzeria.
My personal favorite! Voted Best Late Night Mexican Restaurant, Spanish Flowers serves up a taste of Mexico 24-hours a day.
33 locals recommend
Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant
4701 N Main StMy personal favorite! Voted Best Late Night Mexican Restaurant, Spanish Flowers serves up a taste of Mexico 24-hours a day.
Everything Else
Walgreens
3317 Montrose BlvdClosest neighborhood pharmacy that also carries a few essentials
This store has just about anything and everything you need and in bulk!
11 locals recommend
Sam's Club
5310 S Rice AveThis store has just about anything and everything you need and in bulk!
From basketball games to concerts to conventions, the Toyota Center is 18 miles from the house! Visit www.houstontoyotacenter.com for events and concerts!
606 locals recommend
Toyota Center
1510 Polk StFrom basketball games to concerts to conventions, the Toyota Center is 18 miles from the house! Visit www.houstontoyotacenter.com for events and concerts!
Watch the Houston Astros play against another baseball team and it's only 18 miles away from the house!
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StWatch the Houston Astros play against another baseball team and it's only 18 miles away from the house!
Texas Medical Center
Texas Medical Center is only 13 miles away from the house!
The closest international airport is only 18 miles away!
101 locals recommend
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport BlvdThe closest international airport is only 18 miles away!
This major international airport is about 35 to 40 minutes away from the house!
197 locals recommend
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
2800 N Terminal RdThis major international airport is about 35 to 40 minutes away from the house!
Dave & Buster's is a great place to eat, play games, and have fun! It does accommodate ALL ages! Visit www.daveandbusters.com for more info!
101 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
7620 Katy FwyDave & Buster's is a great place to eat, play games, and have fun! It does accommodate ALL ages! Visit www.daveandbusters.com for more info!
Dave & Buster's is a great place to eat, play games, and have fun! It does accommodate ALL ages! Only 15 mins away!
101 locals recommend
Dave & Buster's
7620 Katy FwyDave & Buster's is a great place to eat, play games, and have fun! It does accommodate ALL ages! Only 15 mins away!
Main Event is a great place to eat, play games, and have fun for ALL ages and it's only 10 mins away!
14 locals recommend
Main Event Stafford
12626 Fountain Lake CirMain Event is a great place to eat, play games, and have fun for ALL ages and it's only 10 mins away!
Walmart
9555 S Post Oak RdYour one-stop Walmart is only 7 miles down S. Post Oak!
Target
3045 Silverlake Village DrYour one stop Target is only 7.5 miles away!
Resume Target Houston
1980 Post Oak BlvdYour one-stop Target is only 13 miles away!
KFC
10034 Broadway StDelicious Kentucky Fried Chicken only 10 minutes away!
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida De Las Americas20 mins away!
Wortham Theater Center
501 Texas Ave20 minutes away!
Moody Gardens
1 Hope BlvdVisit www.moodygardens.org for more info!
Stop in for treats made with premium ingredients like pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, European chocolates, locally-sourced dairy and seasonal fruit from Napa Valley.
36 locals recommend
Delicious Kitchen - Supplier
9514 Westpark DrStop in for treats made with premium ingredients like pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, European chocolates, locally-sourced dairy and seasonal fruit from Napa Valley.
Between games inside the retro-chic space, enjoy tasty creations offered on the well-stocked menu like coconut shrimp and Asian chicken skewers or crispy pizzas and the famous sausage burger.
39 locals recommend
Lucky Strike Entertainment
1201 San Jacinto StreetBetween games inside the retro-chic space, enjoy tasty creations offered on the well-stocked menu like coconut shrimp and Asian chicken skewers or crispy pizzas and the famous sausage burger.
Come hungry for one of more than 20 hefty, kosher-style sandwiches or daily specials like Yankee pot roast and meat loaf. Open 24 hours a day.
54 locals recommend
Katz's Deli
616 Westheimer RdCome hungry for one of more than 20 hefty, kosher-style sandwiches or daily specials like Yankee pot roast and meat loaf. Open 24 hours a day.
Stop by Friday and Saturday nights, when Gotham stays open until 3 a.m. and put the other menu items (calzones, pastas, sandwiches and desserts) to the test, too.
Gotham Pizza
2204 Louisiana StStop by Friday and Saturday nights, when Gotham stays open until 3 a.m. and put the other menu items (calzones, pastas, sandwiches and desserts) to the test, too.
Arts & Culture
Houston's very own art car museum is open everyday EXCEPT Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit artcarmuseum.com for more info!
130 locals recommend
Art Car Museum
140 Heights BlvdHouston's very own art car museum is open everyday EXCEPT Mondays and Tuesdays. Visit artcarmuseum.com for more info!
Houston Museum of Fine Arts is open daily EXCEPT for Mondays and holidays. Every Thursdays it is FREE for ALL! Visit www.mfah.org for more info!
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StHouston Museum of Fine Arts is open daily EXCEPT for Mondays and holidays. Every Thursdays it is FREE for ALL! Visit www.mfah.org for more info!
Great family outing that is also FREE on Thursdays! Visit cmhouston.org for more info!
377 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StGreat family outing that is also FREE on Thursdays! Visit cmhouston.org for more info!
Great movie theater surrounded by the First Colony Mall and restaurants! Visit www.amctheatres.com for current movie listings!
10 locals recommend
AMC First Colony 24
Great movie theater surrounded by the First Colony Mall and restaurants! Visit www.amctheatres.com for current movie listings!
Great movie theater surrounded by delicious restaurants! Visit www.cinemark.com for current movie listings!
19 locals recommend
Cinemark at Pearland
3311 Silverlake Village DrGreat movie theater surrounded by delicious restaurants! Visit www.cinemark.com for current movie listings!
NRG Stadium
NRG ParkwaySo many events besides football take place at NRG Stadium!
Great fun for the entire family open daily from 9am-5pm with Thursdays being FREE for ALL from 2pm-5pm! Visit www.hmns.org for more info!
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrGreat fun for the entire family open daily from 9am-5pm with Thursdays being FREE for ALL from 2pm-5pm! Visit www.hmns.org for more info!
AMC movie theaters is only 20 mins away! Visit www.amctheatres.com for current movie times!
32 locals recommend
AMC Studio 30
2949 Dunvale RdAMC movie theaters is only 20 mins away! Visit www.amctheatres.com for current movie times!
Sundance movie theater is only 20 mins away! Visit www.sundancecinemas.com for current movie times!
120 locals recommend
AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveSundance movie theater is only 20 mins away! Visit www.sundancecinemas.com for current movie times!
Great movie theater! Visit www.starcinemagrill.net for current movie times.
32 locals recommend
Star Cinema Grill
22125 Farm to Market 1093Great movie theater! Visit www.starcinemagrill.net for current movie times.
Shopping
Great shopping mall! Visit www.pearlandtowncenter.com for more info!
105 locals recommend
Pearland Town Center
11200 Broadway StGreat shopping mall! Visit www.pearlandtowncenter.com for more info!
One stop for all your shopping needs and if you get tired then there are fantastic restaurants in the Galleria and nearby! Visit www.simon.com/mall/the-galleria%E2%80%8E for more info!
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdOne stop for all your shopping needs and if you get tired then there are fantastic restaurants in the Galleria and nearby! Visit www.simon.com/mall/the-galleria%E2%80%8E for more info!
Memorial City Mall
Memorial City MallOne of the biggest malls in Houston is only 20 mins away!
Katy Mills mall is one of biggest malls around Houston that is only 40 minutes away!
122 locals recommend
Katy Mills
5000 Katy Mills CirKaty Mills mall is one of biggest malls around Houston that is only 40 minutes away!
First Colony mall is only 20 mins away and has a nearby movie theater and many restaurants in the vicinity!
72 locals recommend
First Colony Mall
16535 Southwest FwyFirst Colony mall is only 20 mins away and has a nearby movie theater and many restaurants in the vicinity!
Drinks & Nightlife
Stadia Sports Grill
2105 Lone Star DrGreat food and bar!
Baker St. Pub & Grill
15970 City WalkGreat atmosphere for a bar lounge sometimes has live music!
Buffalo Wild Wings
3651 Weslayan StGreat bar food and drinks to watch sports!
Howl at the Moon is Houston's best piano bar surrounded by other bars and night clubs nearby! Only a 20 minute drive!
36 locals recommend
Howl at the Moon Houston
612 Hadley StHowl at the Moon is Houston's best piano bar surrounded by other bars and night clubs nearby! Only a 20 minute drive!
Steak is center stage here and it's offered with decadent sides such as jalapeno bacon macaroni and cheese and king crab gnocchi.
37 locals recommend
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
5061 Westheimer RdSteak is center stage here and it's offered with decadent sides such as jalapeno bacon macaroni and cheese and king crab gnocchi.
Popular bar with nearby residents and a post-college crowd that come for happy hour specials, free WiFi and live jazz music, as well as a killer cup of coffee.
159 locals recommend
Boheme
307 Fairview StPopular bar with nearby residents and a post-college crowd that come for happy hour specials, free WiFi and live jazz music, as well as a killer cup of coffee.
The 85 taps of beer may bring the crowds, but it's the grub keeping party people there until the wee hours.
61 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
705 Main StThe 85 taps of beer may bring the crowds, but it's the grub keeping party people there until the wee hours.
Be sure to check out the solid assortment of crowd-pleasing pastries on display in the revolving cooler. Hollywood is open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 4 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
Hollywood Vietnamese & Chinese Restaurant
2409 Montrose BlvdBe sure to check out the solid assortment of crowd-pleasing pastries on display in the revolving cooler. Hollywood is open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 4 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
The dimly lit dining area has several TVs (all tuned to the game), a jukebox and pool table. Expect live music after 8pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
46 locals recommend
Christian's Tailgate Bar and Grill
2820 White Oak DrThe dimly lit dining area has several TVs (all tuned to the game), a jukebox and pool table. Expect live music after 8pm on Tuesdays and Fridays.
More than 20 English ales and imported beers on tap, as well as a serious menu filled with time-honored pub favorites from across the pond. Serve food until 2am everyday!
27 locals recommend
Red Lion British Pub
2316 S Shepherd DrMore than 20 English ales and imported beers on tap, as well as a serious menu filled with time-honored pub favorites from across the pond. Serve food until 2am everyday!
Sightseeing
Williams Tower
2800 Post Oak BlvdBeautiful giant water wall to see near the Galleria!
Space Center Houston is only 30 mins away and it is enjoyable for the entire family! Visit www.nasa.gov for more info!
426 locals recommend
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwySpace Center Houston is only 30 mins away and it is enjoyable for the entire family! Visit www.nasa.gov for more info!
Houston's biggest park inside the city for a nice stroll or family picnic only 20 mins away!
246 locals recommend
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueHouston's biggest park inside the city for a nice stroll or family picnic only 20 mins away!
Galveston is less than an hour away and there is so much to do in this city like enjoy the beach!
410 locals recommend
Galveston
Galveston is less than an hour away and there is so much to do in this city like enjoy the beach!
Family-friendly historical site to visit is about 35 minutes away!
47 locals recommend
Battleship Texas State Historic Site
One Independence PkwyFamily-friendly historical site to visit is about 35 minutes away!
This historic home-turned-museum loves kids so much that the third Sunday of every month is family fun day. Bayou Bend Family Days are an amazing day of free entertainment and learning for kids!
97 locals recommend
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
6003 Memorial DrThis historic home-turned-museum loves kids so much that the third Sunday of every month is family fun day. Bayou Bend Family Days are an amazing day of free entertainment and learning for kids!
This place is great for ALL ages! Close to Johnson Space Center! Visit www.spacecenterhouston.org for more info!
429 locals recommend
Space Center Houston
1601 E NASA PkwyThis place is great for ALL ages! Close to Johnson Space Center! Visit www.spacecenterhouston.org for more info!
Explore the best of nature at this 155-acre wooded enclave nestled in the heart of Houston. Kids can participate in fun workshops! Only 20 minutes away! Visit www.houstonarboretum.org for more info!
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrExplore the best of nature at this 155-acre wooded enclave nestled in the heart of Houston. Kids can participate in fun workshops! Only 20 minutes away! Visit www.houstonarboretum.org for more info!
52-mile Buffalo Bayou is a prime destination for outdoor recreation near downtown Houston. A fun way for families to explore with bikes, boats and bats! Visit www.buffalobayou.org for more info!
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial Drive52-mile Buffalo Bayou is a prime destination for outdoor recreation near downtown Houston. A fun way for families to explore with bikes, boats and bats! Visit www.buffalobayou.org for more info!