Darling Studio's Guide to Houston Heights & Memorial Area
Food Scene
Hip counter-serve chain offering creative takes on tacos, plus rotisserie chicken & sides. Awesome Tacos, good prices and open super late!
137 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveHip counter-serve chain offering creative takes on tacos, plus rotisserie chicken & sides. Awesome Tacos, good prices and open super late!
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
18 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
1919 N Shepherd DrFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mexican & Cuban fare, including torta sandwiches & tacos al pastor, served from breakfast–dinner. Legit Cuban food. Low on cost, high on flavor!!
40 locals recommend
El Rey Taqueria
233 N Loop WMexican & Cuban fare, including torta sandwiches & tacos al pastor, served from breakfast–dinner. Legit Cuban food. Low on cost, high on flavor!!
Sophisticated digs make this a glamorous spot for innovative rolls & French-Japanese fusion entrees.
29 locals recommend
Soma Sushi
4820 Washington AveSophisticated digs make this a glamorous spot for innovative rolls & French-Japanese fusion entrees.
Casual, industrial spot serving upscale comfort food small plates as well as happy hour specials.
113 locals recommend
MAX's Wine Dive
4720 Washington AveCasual, industrial spot serving upscale comfort food small plates as well as happy hour specials.
Comfy cafe serving small-batch house-roasted brews & light bites in a modern setting with local art.
130 locals recommend
Boomtown Coffee
242 W 19th StComfy cafe serving small-batch house-roasted brews & light bites in a modern setting with local art.
Brand new restaurant within walking distance to the Studio. Lots of yummy food options!
6 locals recommend
Elliot's Table
465 T C Jester BlvdBrand new restaurant within walking distance to the Studio. Lots of yummy food options!
Fast casual fried chicken fingers. Their sauce is what makes them special!
34 locals recommend
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
9530 S Main StFast casual fried chicken fingers. Their sauce is what makes them special!
Bar & restaurant with Hill Country-style decor, offering casual grill fare & lots of craft brews.
20 locals recommend
Canyon Creek
6603 Westcott StBar & restaurant with Hill Country-style decor, offering casual grill fare & lots of craft brews.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. *This one has Nitro Coffee*
199 locals recommend
Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability. *This one has Nitro Coffee*
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
199 locals recommend
Starbucks
2521 Post Oak BlvdSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Informal, family-owned restaurant featuring classic Mediterranean dishes, hookahs & patio seating. One of our favorite spots!
14 locals recommend
Mary'z Mediterranean Cuisine
4500 Washington AveInformal, family-owned restaurant featuring classic Mediterranean dishes, hookahs & patio seating. One of our favorite spots!
Outpost of a small local chain serving slices & hand-tossed specialty pies in a casual setup.
32 locals recommend
Pinks Pizza
1403 Heights BlvdOutpost of a small local chain serving slices & hand-tossed specialty pies in a casual setup.
Local Chinese food chain good for some late night eats. Restaurant is a very cool/modern design. Try their white tea!
24 locals recommend
The Rice Box
1111 S Shepherd DrLocal Chinese food chain good for some late night eats. Restaurant is a very cool/modern design. Try their white tea!
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky bistro with a patio offering global fare & cocktails amid vintage accents & furnishings.
32 locals recommend
Down the Street
5746 Larkin StQuirky bistro with a patio offering global fare & cocktails amid vintage accents & furnishings.
Dog-friendly hangout in a historic building offering craft beers, cocktails, games & a patio.
9 locals recommend
NettBar
4504 Nett StDog-friendly hangout in a historic building offering craft beers, cocktails, games & a patio.
Family-owned watering hole offering craft brews & specialty cocktails, plus a spacious patio.
10 locals recommend
Ladybirds
5519 Allen StFamily-owned watering hole offering craft brews & specialty cocktails, plus a spacious patio.
Chill hangout offering eclectic cocktails & a large whiskey selection, plus a spacious patio.
Worcester's Annex
1433 N Shepherd DrChill hangout offering eclectic cocktails & a large whiskey selection, plus a spacious patio.
Lively indoor-outdoor tavern with many TVs, rotating food trucks & a swing set for adults.
41 locals recommend
McIntyre's
1230 W 20th StLively indoor-outdoor tavern with many TVs, rotating food trucks & a swing set for adults.
Cozy hangout with small plates & local craft beers, plus TVs, weekend brunch & a dog-friendly patio.
9 locals recommend
The Barking Pig
2307 Ella BlvdCozy hangout with small plates & local craft beers, plus TVs, weekend brunch & a dog-friendly patio.
A locavore-friendly bar & eatery serving eclectic food & drink menus in a chill space with couches.
72 locals recommend
Down House
1801 Yale StA locavore-friendly bar & eatery serving eclectic food & drink menus in a chill space with couches.
Mellow local tiki bar pairing imaginative, rum-filled cocktails with a vibrant Polynesian decor.
63 locals recommend
Lei Low Bar
6412 N Main StMellow local tiki bar pairing imaginative, rum-filled cocktails with a vibrant Polynesian decor.
Parks & Nature
Eleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years.
93 locals recommend
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyEleanor Tinsley Park is a section of Buffalo Bayou Park in Houston, Texas. It was designated on April 20, 1998 in honor of Eleanor Tinsley, who served as a member of the Houston City Council At-Large for 16 years.
The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a non-profit arboretum and nature center located in Memorial Park at 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas. It is open daily with free admission.
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrThe Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a non-profit arboretum and nature center located in Memorial Park at 4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas. It is open daily with free admission.
Local park with playground equipment, a baseball diamond & plenty of green space.
6 locals recommend
Cottage Grove Park
2100 Arabelle StLocal park with playground equipment, a baseball diamond & plenty of green space.
Memorial Park, a municipal park in Houston, Texas, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Opened 94 years ago in 1924, the park covers approximately 1,466 acres inside the 610 Loop, across from the neighborhood of Memorial.
233 locals recommend
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrMemorial Park, a municipal park in Houston, Texas, is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. Opened 94 years ago in 1924, the park covers approximately 1,466 acres inside the 610 Loop, across from the neighborhood of Memorial.
Beginning in northwest Harris County, White Oak Bayou flows southeast to downtown at historic Allen's Landing where it joins with Buffalo Bayou.
7 locals recommend
Hike And Bike Trail
2799 Moy StBeginning in northwest Harris County, White Oak Bayou flows southeast to downtown at historic Allen's Landing where it joins with Buffalo Bayou.
Shopping
The Galleria, stylized theGalleria or the Houston Galleria, is an upscale mixed-use urban development shopping mall located in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas, United States. The development consists of a retail complex, as well as the Galleria Office Towers complex, two Westin hotels, and a private health club.
1869 locals recommend
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdThe Galleria, stylized theGalleria or the Houston Galleria, is an upscale mixed-use urban development shopping mall located in the Uptown District of Houston, Texas, United States. The development consists of a retail complex, as well as the Galleria Office Towers complex, two Westin hotels, and a private health club.
Memorial City Mall is a large shopping mall in Houston, Texas, United States. It is approximately 11 miles west of downtown Houston at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Gessner Road.
320 locals recommend
Memorial City Mall
Memorial City MallMemorial City Mall is a large shopping mall in Houston, Texas, United States. It is approximately 11 miles west of downtown Houston at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Gessner Road.
Lots of high medium-high end restaurants, bars, coffee shops, dessert, and shopping! CityCentre is a mixed-use development in the Memorial City district of Houston, Texas, located at the southeastern corner of the intersection of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8.
287 locals recommend
CityCentre
800 Town and Country BlvdLots of high medium-high end restaurants, bars, coffee shops, dessert, and shopping! CityCentre is a mixed-use development in the Memorial City district of Houston, Texas, located at the southeastern corner of the intersection of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8.
Heights Mercantile
714 Yale StLots of great local shops, food, yoga studios, and more!
Basic strip mall with familiar retailers plus restaurants, a wine shop & services such as salons.
The Shops At Memorial Heights
920 Studemont StBasic strip mall with familiar retailers plus restaurants, a wine shop & services such as salons.
Retailer of all-natural pet food, toys & accessories, also offering grooming services.
Kriser's Natural Pet
250 W 20th StRetailer of all-natural pet food, toys & accessories, also offering grooming services.
Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).
PetSmart
1907 Taylor StChain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, located in the Houston Museum District, Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 64,000 works from six continents
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StThe Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, located in the Houston Museum District, Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States. The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with approximately 64,000 works from six continents
Houston Grand Opera is one of the most innovative, highly acclaimed and premier opera companies in the United States. Discover passion, adventure, and fun!
25 locals recommend
Houston Grand Opera
501 Texas AveHouston Grand Opera is one of the most innovative, highly acclaimed and premier opera companies in the United States. Discover passion, adventure, and fun!
Miller Outdoor Theatre is an outdoor theater for the performing arts in Houston, Texas. It is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in Hermann Park, at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030.
299 locals recommend
Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park DrMiller Outdoor Theatre is an outdoor theater for the performing arts in Houston, Texas. It is located on approximately 7.5 acres of land in Hermann Park, at 6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, Texas 77030.
Visit the nationally acclaimed Houston Museum of Natural Science. Discover Texas wildlife, dinosaurs, Egypt, and more in the heart of Houston's Museum District!
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrVisit the nationally acclaimed Houston Museum of Natural Science. Discover Texas wildlife, dinosaurs, Egypt, and more in the heart of Houston's Museum District!
Complex of artist studios, restaurants & shops inside warehouses set around working railroad tracks.
22 locals recommend
Sawyer Yards
2101 Winter StComplex of artist studios, restaurants & shops inside warehouses set around working railroad tracks.
Essentials
Target
2580 Shearn StNice clean upscale target for food/essentials.
Convenience store within a few minute walk. Has drinks, snacks, beer/wine, some grocery essentials.
Cohn Corner Store
2215 Cohn StConvenience store within a few minute walk. Has drinks, snacks, beer/wine, some grocery essentials.
US Cleaners
465 T C Jester BlvdSprouts Farmers Market
1212 Old Spanish TrailGrocery store with lots of organic options.
Brand new HEB grocery store. Has everything you could need to make meals, pharmacy, and home essentials.
31 locals recommend
H-E-B
2300 N Shepherd DrBrand new HEB grocery store. Has everything you could need to make meals, pharmacy, and home essentials.
Vergi 24/7
8921 Katy FwyEmergency veterinarian service
Entertainment & Activities
Huge movie theater, restaurants, and a comedy club with big name acts if you want to catch a show!
24 locals recommend
Marq-E Entertainment Center
7620 Katy FwyHuge movie theater, restaurants, and a comedy club with big name acts if you want to catch a show!
Internationally known comedians take center stage at this compact spot also serving food & drinks.
29 locals recommend
Houston Improv Comedy Club
7620 Katy FwyInternationally known comedians take center stage at this compact spot also serving food & drinks.
Visitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings.
1102 locals recommend
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrVisitors can see 6,000+ animals in natural habitat-style exhibits & watch daily care & feedings.
Sprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.
699 locals recommend
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby StSprawling spot for sea life, including touch pools, shark tank & displays of aquatic ecosystems.