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| Spectacular Dining in Houston |
Dining With a View
Houston has its fair share of amazing restaurants. But sometimes you are looking for something a little extra special…great food and a great view. The following restaurants can give you the culinary experience you need with the scenery you desire. Whether it’s a romantic setting or you just want to get a great view of the skyline, these restaurants might be right for you.
The 43rd Restaurant is located in the midst of downtown Houston on the top of the Wedge Tower. The upscale restaurant allows patrons a chance to view the city while perched high above it. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classy and contemporary and the decor reflects that. Dine on tables covered in crisp linens, fine dinnerware and premium glassware. The restaurant severs a house-specialty gumbo in addition to a long list of thick steaks, pasta and fresh seafood choices. A full bar is on site and a daily happy hour is held. The happy hour is limited to 160 guests.
Dine while viewing the city skyline and watching planes land and take off at the Houston International Airport just minutes from the center of Houston. CK’s Revolving Rooftop Restaurant is located on the top of the Marriott Hotel located at the airport for easy access while traveling. The vibe of this restaurant is upscale and romantic. Dim lights and classic furnishings fill the main dining room and a full bar shimmers with glass and dark wood. They serve a full menu of American dishes with a focus on a special prime rib and other steak choices. Soups, salads, pasta and seafood get attention on the menu also.
The Spindletop, downtown Houston’s revolving rooftop restaurant opened in 1972 but was shut down in 2008 due to Hurricane Ike damage. However the iconic restaurant atop the Hyatt Regency Houston is back with more style than ever, after $1.4 million in renovations were completed. The restaurant rotates 360-degrees every 45 minutes, giving all guests the chance to glimpse the Houston skyline at sunset or gaze at the city’s spread of lights after dark.
Patio Dining
The weather is great and it’s a perfect opportunity to spend some time outdoors. There are plenty of outdoor eateries that will allow you to soak up some vitamin D or take in the warm breeze of the evening air. The following is a selection of patio dining locations that you are sure to enjoy.
There is something for everyone on the menu at Baba Yega. It’s long been known for its vegetarian fare and its simple appetizers of fruit and cheese, but the restaurant has branched out with a more inventive and, may we say, more current, menu. This kitchen is said to turn out the best burgers in town, which is paired with the best potato salad in town, a dill version crunched up with just the right amount of celery.
Located in Discovery Green park in downtown Houston, the Grove utilizes its own garden-grown herbs and tomatoes and using eco-friendly to-go containers. Their menu draws from local farmers to whip up the Dustin’s Farm deviled yard eggs, a good appetizer before sinking your teeth into the charcoal-grilled skirt steak with fresh jalapeños and a smear of tomatillo sauce, plated with a mound of cheese fries smothered in real Texas chili with hunks of beef. Eclectic cocktails and an extensive wine list plus a dessert menu that includes a poached pear and almond tart add to the experience.
Located on Montrose Boulevard, Little Bigs, is pretty straightforward. They offer just four kinds of sliders: fresh ground beef, hand-breaded chicken, Carolina-style pulled pork and a vegetarian black bean burger, all of which get a kick from their hot, yeasty buns. Paired with seasoned hand-cut fries, Little Bigs make a tasty meal. Thick shakes and Arnold Palmers help wash it all down.
The second incarnation of Masraff’s redefines not only its space but also the classic American and continental menu as well. Their new location is now nestled in the heart of the Galleria area and displays the perfect ambience for business gatherings, private events or al fresco patio dining. The restaurant features an elevated fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, etched metal artwork, modern chandeliers and an illuminated waterfall. Masraff’s also boasts two stunning patios that provide an all-around picturesque view and dining experience.
One of Houston's grand old restaurants, the Rainbow Lodge, celebrates all things Texas stands for. The tomato salad is a stack of locally grown tomatoes and fresh basil. Expect regional Prime beef, fresh fish and game. Earthy duck gumbo, grilled Texas quail or pheasant and duck quesadillas can spark your appetite for the sportsman's aesthetic.
Backstreet Café's quaint renovated two-story home has a sizeable deck in the backyard. The hands-down favorite item on the menu is the meatloaf tower. Aptly named, it is usually leaning a little by the time it arrives, thanks to the precarious stacking of garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach that is crowned with the wholesome slice of meatloaf and ladled with mushroom gravy.
Set in a 65-seat, stand-alone building at the La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa on the shore of Lake Conroe, Chez Roux is worth the 55-mile drive from downtown Houston. The legendary London-based chef has created a menu that blends contemporary French cuisine with seasonal, regional produce procured from an on-site vegetable and herb garden, local farms and Texas cheese makers. Decadent desserts and an extensive wine list, heavy on French labels, add to the lakeside dining experience.
Houston has its fair share of amazing restaurants. But sometimes you are looking for something a little extra special…great food and a great view. The following restaurants can give you the culinary experience you need with the scenery you desire. Whether it’s a romantic setting or you just want to get a great view of the skyline, these restaurants might be right for you.
The 43rd Restaurant is located in the midst of downtown Houston on the top of the Wedge Tower. The upscale restaurant allows patrons a chance to view the city while perched high above it. The atmosphere of the restaurant is classy and contemporary and the decor reflects that. Dine on tables covered in crisp linens, fine dinnerware and premium glassware. The restaurant severs a house-specialty gumbo in addition to a long list of thick steaks, pasta and fresh seafood choices. A full bar is on site and a daily happy hour is held. The happy hour is limited to 160 guests.
Dine while viewing the city skyline and watching planes land and take off at the Houston International Airport just minutes from the center of Houston. CK’s Revolving Rooftop Restaurant is located on the top of the Marriott Hotel located at the airport for easy access while traveling. The vibe of this restaurant is upscale and romantic. Dim lights and classic furnishings fill the main dining room and a full bar shimmers with glass and dark wood. They serve a full menu of American dishes with a focus on a special prime rib and other steak choices. Soups, salads, pasta and seafood get attention on the menu also.
The Spindletop, downtown Houston’s revolving rooftop restaurant opened in 1972 but was shut down in 2008 due to Hurricane Ike damage. However the iconic restaurant atop the Hyatt Regency Houston is back with more style than ever, after $1.4 million in renovations were completed. The restaurant rotates 360-degrees every 45 minutes, giving all guests the chance to glimpse the Houston skyline at sunset or gaze at the city’s spread of lights after dark.
Patio Dining
The weather is great and it’s a perfect opportunity to spend some time outdoors. There are plenty of outdoor eateries that will allow you to soak up some vitamin D or take in the warm breeze of the evening air. The following is a selection of patio dining locations that you are sure to enjoy.
There is something for everyone on the menu at Baba Yega. It’s long been known for its vegetarian fare and its simple appetizers of fruit and cheese, but the restaurant has branched out with a more inventive and, may we say, more current, menu. This kitchen is said to turn out the best burgers in town, which is paired with the best potato salad in town, a dill version crunched up with just the right amount of celery.
Located in Discovery Green park in downtown Houston, the Grove utilizes its own garden-grown herbs and tomatoes and using eco-friendly to-go containers. Their menu draws from local farmers to whip up the Dustin’s Farm deviled yard eggs, a good appetizer before sinking your teeth into the charcoal-grilled skirt steak with fresh jalapeños and a smear of tomatillo sauce, plated with a mound of cheese fries smothered in real Texas chili with hunks of beef. Eclectic cocktails and an extensive wine list plus a dessert menu that includes a poached pear and almond tart add to the experience.
Located on Montrose Boulevard, Little Bigs, is pretty straightforward. They offer just four kinds of sliders: fresh ground beef, hand-breaded chicken, Carolina-style pulled pork and a vegetarian black bean burger, all of which get a kick from their hot, yeasty buns. Paired with seasoned hand-cut fries, Little Bigs make a tasty meal. Thick shakes and Arnold Palmers help wash it all down.
The second incarnation of Masraff’s redefines not only its space but also the classic American and continental menu as well. Their new location is now nestled in the heart of the Galleria area and displays the perfect ambience for business gatherings, private events or al fresco patio dining. The restaurant features an elevated fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, etched metal artwork, modern chandeliers and an illuminated waterfall. Masraff’s also boasts two stunning patios that provide an all-around picturesque view and dining experience.
One of Houston's grand old restaurants, the Rainbow Lodge, celebrates all things Texas stands for. The tomato salad is a stack of locally grown tomatoes and fresh basil. Expect regional Prime beef, fresh fish and game. Earthy duck gumbo, grilled Texas quail or pheasant and duck quesadillas can spark your appetite for the sportsman's aesthetic.
Backstreet Café's quaint renovated two-story home has a sizeable deck in the backyard. The hands-down favorite item on the menu is the meatloaf tower. Aptly named, it is usually leaning a little by the time it arrives, thanks to the precarious stacking of garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach that is crowned with the wholesome slice of meatloaf and ladled with mushroom gravy.
Set in a 65-seat, stand-alone building at the La Torretta Del Lago Resort & Spa on the shore of Lake Conroe, Chez Roux is worth the 55-mile drive from downtown Houston. The legendary London-based chef has created a menu that blends contemporary French cuisine with seasonal, regional produce procured from an on-site vegetable and herb garden, local farms and Texas cheese makers. Decadent desserts and an extensive wine list, heavy on French labels, add to the lakeside dining experience.
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