Houston Guide
Our Houston, briefly
Houston is a city best explored through its food, neighborhoods, and the places in between. These are a few of our favorites — and a few places worth making time for while you’re here.
Where we eat
A few of our favorites
Aga's Restaurant & Catering
Indian & Pakistani · Southwest Houston
Halal options available
A Houston favorite for Indian-Pakistani cooking, from curries and biryani to their signature grilled goat chops.
Steak 48
Steakhouse · River Oaks District
Halal options available
An upscale Houston steakhouse for prime steaks, seafood and a proper night out.
Mala Sichuan Bistro
Sichuan · Houston
Halal options available
Bold Sichuan cooking known for chile heat, fragrant spices and the unmistakable tingle of Sichuan peppercorn.
North Italia
Italian · Houston
Halal options available
A lively, easygoing spot for handmade pasta, pizza and modern Italian favorites.
Kata Robata
Japanese · Upper Kirby
Halal options available
One of Houston's standout Japanese restaurants for sushi, sashimi, robata and beautifully executed seasonal dishes.
Handies Douzo
Japanese · The Heights
Halal options available
An intimate hand-roll bar serving made-to-order temaki in a casual counter setting.
Rumi's Kitchen
Persian · Uptown
Halal options available
A beautiful Persian restaurant pairing grilled meats, rice dishes and traditional flavors with one of the city's most striking dining rooms.
Levant BBQ
Levantine × Texas BBQ · Houston
Halal options available
Texas barbecue through a Levantine lens — post-oak smoked brisket, beef ribs and lamb seasoned with Middle Eastern flavors.
The Butcher's Grille
Lebanese-American Grill · Houston
Halal options available
Lebanese flavors meet a modern American grillhouse, with steaks, burgers, grilled skewers and classic mezze.
Amrina
Modern Indian · The Woodlands
Halal options available
A glamorous modern Indian dining experience combining inventive cooking with a lively, celebratory atmosphere.
Where we go
An afternoon well spent
The Heights
Houston Heights
Historic homes, independent shops, restaurants and 19th Street make this one of Houston's best neighborhoods for an unplanned afternoon.
The Menil Collection
Montrose
An intimate art collection set within a quiet neighborhood campus, with the Rothko Chapel just a short walk away.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Museum District
Houston's landmark fine arts museum, with collections spanning centuries across an impressive architectural campus.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Museum District
Dinosaurs, gems, a planetarium and the Cockrell Butterfly Center make this an easy pick for adults and families alike.
Houston Zoo Lights
Hermann Park
A Houston holiday tradition that transforms the Zoo with elaborate light displays after dark.
POST Houston
Downtown
A transformed historic post office with food, art and a five-acre rooftop park overlooking the Houston skyline.
Where we pause
Coffee & a slow morning
Common Bond Bistro & Bakery
CityPlace
A Houston-born café and bakery for coffee, pastries and an easy breakfast — with a CityPlace location especially convenient for wedding guests.
Blue Door Coffee Company
The Woodlands
A locally owned specialty coffee shop built around good coffee, community and a slower pace.
Third Gen Coffee
The Woodlands
A specialty coffee shop run by a third-generation Honduran coffee-farming family, bringing a direct connection to the coffee-growing process.
Conduit Coffee
The Woodlands
A neighborhood coffee shop with specialty drinks, house-made flavors and an easygoing local feel.
Tenfold Coffee
The Heights
A modern Houston specialty roaster and café with a serious approach to sourcing, roasting and brewing.
Catalina Coffee
Washington Avenue
A longtime Houston coffee favorite with a laid-back atmosphere and a serious approach to espresso and brewed coffee.