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Houston Hot Spots

Houston is a huge city with endless shopping, restaurants, and activities! It can almost be overwhelming; so I love recommendations from friends and I wanted to round up a few of my local favorites for you all!

Below, you can find places to shop, restaurants and bars to try, suggestions for your out of town guests, and where I go for all my beauty needs. Whether you are visiting H-town or a local trying to find a new spot, this list is for you!

Shopping

Women’s Boutiques + Shopping
  • Pell 1990 (Woodlands)
  • Hemline (Woodlands, City Centre, Heights, River Oaks, Rice Village)
  • Anjouil’s (Heights)
  • Lulla Blue (Vintage Park)
  • Emerson Rose (Heights)
  • Impeccable Pig (Rice Village, Heights)
  • French Violet (Vintage Park)
  • Tre’ Sorelle (Heights)
Shopping Areas
  • Houston Galleria – Mall
  • Market Street (Woodlands) – Outdoor Mall
  • City Centre
  • Rice Village
  • River Oaks
Children’s Boutiques + Shopping
  • Kid’s Anthem (Tomball)
  • Freckles (Cypress)
  • Itsy Bitsy Boutique (River Oaks)
  • Maxwell Monograms (Woodlands)

Restaurants

Brunch
  • Postino – Wine cafe + bruschetta boards
  • Piggy’s – Outdoor patio, live music, + classic brunch
  • Leeland House – Cozy coffee, cocktails, + classic brunch
  • Down The Street – Outdoor patio, cocktails, + classic brunch
  • Snooze – Family friendly + classic breakfast food
  • The Dunlavy – Beautiful decor, great views, + Modern-American cuisine
  • The Annie Cafe + Bar – Rooftop + Modern-American cuisine
  • A’bouzy – Champagne + French-American cuisine
  • Sixty Vines – Great Wine Selection + pairings
  • Toulouse – French classics + cocktails
  • Savoir – Wine + Modern-American cuisine
  • Fielding’s Local Kitchen + Bar – Best Mimosa Flight in the Woodlands!
Lunch
  • Rodeo Goat – Burgers + Outdoor seating
  • Paulie’s – Casual Italian
  • Bravery Chef Hall – Rotating chefs, great decor, + patio seating
  • The Pit Room – Classic BBQ
  • Truth’s BBQ – Classic BBQ
  • Hoke Poke – Poke bowls + outdoor seating
  • Brenner’s on the Bayou – Great outdoor spot + steakhouse
  • State of Grace – Elevated American cuisine, oysters, + cocktails
  • La Lucha – Great fried chicken + cocktails
  • Tiny Boxwoods – Upscale cafe + a lush outdoor patio
  • True Food Kitchen – A great healthy option – food is amazing!
Dinner
  • Bludorn – Modern American food + elevated decor
  • Rosalie’s – Great for girls night + Modern-Italian cuisine
  • Nancy’s Hustle – New American & European cuisine + all-natural wines & cocktails
  • Uchi – Sushi + elevated atmosphere
  • Oporto – Modern-Portuguese cuisine + wines
  • Traveler’s Table – Modern spins on global dishes
  • Georgia James – Raw bar + steakhouse
  • Bloom & Bee – Great for girls night + fun desserts/cocktails
  • Rosie Cannonball – European comfort food in a lively atmosphere
  • Pink’s Pizza – Best pizza + delivery
  • B.B. Lemon – Upscale comfort foods + cocktails
  • Pappasito’s – Best Mexican food
  • Rice Box – Upscale Chinese-American takeout foods
  • Boss Cat – American food + private whiskey room in a rustic-industrial space
  • Liberty Kitchen – Classic American seafood
  • Moxies – Casual dining + great outdoor seating
  • Tiny Champions – Pizza + outdoor patio
  • Rainbow Lodge – Wild game + seafood served in an elegant cabin
  • MAD – Modern Spanish tapas + fun cocktails
  • Perry’s – My favorite steakhouse! Our go-to date night spot.
  • Mastro’s Ocean Club – Hot new restaurant in Market Street
  • Truluck’s – Upscale Seafood restaurant on the water in the Woodlands
  • Steak 48 – Upscale Steakhouse + seafood
  • Trattoria Sofia – Authentic Italian cuisine
  • Coppa Osteria – Romantic atmosphere with Italian cuisine
Bars + Cocktails
  • Pitch 25 – Warehouse with outdoor seating, beer, food, + games
  • White Rhino – Patio + cocktail bar
  • The Rustic – Live music, drinks, + food
  • Secret Garden – Fun cocktails + outdoor lounge
  • East End Backyard – Dog-friendly bar
  • Saint Arnold’s – Brewery + food
  • Anvil – Classic cocktails + industrial-chic atmosphere
  • Cedar Creek – Outdoor space, cocktails, + food
  • Sugar Room – Hidden speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar
  • Bar Boheme – Drag brunch + outdoor space
  • Heights Bier Garten – Beer garden + cocktails
  • Axelrad Beer Garden – Beer garden, live music/movies, fun outdoor space, + pizza in the back
  • Wooster’s Garden – Beer garden, cocktails, and outdoor space
  • Holman Draft Bar – Industrial-chic indoor/outdoor space with wine + beer
  • Present Company – Fun cocktails + outdoor space
  • Unicorn Disco – Younger fun atmosphere + dancing
  • Julep – Classic cocktails
  • Clarkwood – Elegant wine and cocktail bar
  • Z on23 Rooftop Bar – Rooftop terrace with lounge seating + skyline views

Out of town guests

Hotels
  • Post Oak (Nicest Hotel)
  • C. Baldwin (Modern)
  • Marriott Marquis (Big Texas-sized Pool)
  • Hotel Zaza (Upscale Boutique Hotel)
Activities
  • Infinite – Brand new immersive installation inspired by NASA missions
  • Houston Zoo – Located within Hermann Park
  • Houston Children Museum – Hands-on activities
  • Sporting Events – Rockets, Texans, Dynamos, Astros
  • Galveston/Kemah Boardwalk – Dining, shopping, + bars
  • POST – Food hall + special events
  • 713 Music Hall – Concert venue
  • Houston Rodeo – If you’re coming during March, be sure to get tickets!
  • Rooftop Cinema Club – Rooftop Outdoor Movie Theatre
  • Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Outdoor Concerts
  • Downtown Aquarium – Dining
  • NASA Space Center

Beauty

  • Nails – Executive Nails + Spa (W Rayford) + M. Vince Nail Spa (Market St)
  • Hair – Amanda K Styling (Woodlands)
  • Botox – Nikko Dermatology (Crystal @ the Heights location)
  • Massage – Woodhouse Day Spa (Vintage Park)
  • Facial – Hand + Stone
  • Spray Tan – Bronze Me Beautiful (Montgomery)
  • Eyelashes – Amazing Lash (Nicole @ the Indian Springs location)
  • Eyebrow Lamination – Amazing Lash (Bridgette @ the Indian Springs location)

Did I miss anything? Comment your suggestions below!

Reader Interactions

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    Tiffani”s Beauty and nail Spa Cypress
    Antoine”s grill Fulshear
    The Garden Company Roundtop
    Brookwood community cafe Brookshire
    DaVinci Ristorante Italiano Katy
    North Italia Galleria area

  4. Jenna says

    Escalantes! Best Mexican and lots of locations throughout Houston area! My fav is highland village. Try the Del Mar and double barrel margs!

    Tommy Bahama in the woodlands- crab Ava coco salad is to die for and the big kahuna drink!!

    • Christina says

      Escalantes, yes! We’ve been going to the Highland Village location for 12 years and it’s still just as good as day one. Nothing beats them- Our absolute favorite!

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    – Old town spring is a great tourist spot.
    – Deacon Badlys in Magonila has food trucks, outdoor games and a bar!
    -schillecis louisana kitchen is amazing Cajun food
    – the Dosey Doe is a fun tourist spot to see live music and eat dinner!

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