Dive into Gulf seafood, get a taqueria (Tex Mex) tutorial, or find fine dining from
across the globe. Texas's largest city has taste buds to match.
Palate Pleasers: Downtown
Small family-run Mexican restaurants cluster on Navigation in the East End.
Meanwhile, the Theatre District eateries offer posh Continental dining, and
the Downtown Entertainment District is stuffed with trendy spots.
The moneyed crowd and wannabes prowl the understated, yet upscale, establishments in
River Oaks. Politicos, literati and media stars hold court in
Montrose cafés.
Snacking and People-Watching: Uptown
Clustered in and around the buzzing Galleria, find a few true gastronomic gems
tucked into quiet locales on Alabama, Sage and Post Oak – including
Tony's, Café Annie and Piatto's. Try Uptown Park
for quick, moderately priced, yet excellent bistro dining.
The Montrose neighbourhood and major thoroughfares – including
Kirby and Richmond – are full of late-night options. Tipping
is customary in restaurants, with 15% of the bill the standard. Gratuities are often
included on the bill for parties of six or more, so check with your waiter if you
are with a large party.
