Guidebook for Houston
Food Scene
Torchy's Tacos
2400 Times BlvdAwesome food, fun atmosphere
The other best taco place in Houston. Also, I am not a big cake fan, but their Red Velvet Cake is incredible.
137 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
4819 Washington AveThe other best taco place in Houston. Also, I am not a big cake fan, but their Red Velvet Cake is incredible.
Grafittis at Union St
2003 Union StreetBest burger.
Pondicheri
2800 Kirby DrGreat Indian fusion food - great bakery upstairs.
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveHigh end steakhouse for a fancy night out.
My favorite steakhouse because absolutely excellent steak (you pay for it) plus a buffet of delicious sides included. They don't take reservations though! They have a whole room for those waiting and offer free soda fountain and nachos, and a bar if you want to buy a drink.
58 locals recommend
Taste of Texas
10505 Katy FwyMy favorite steakhouse because absolutely excellent steak (you pay for it) plus a buffet of delicious sides included. They don't take reservations though! They have a whole room for those waiting and offer free soda fountain and nachos, and a bar if you want to buy a drink.
Peli Peli South African Kitchen - Vintage Park
Excellent South African cuisine.
Pub atmosphere but thoughtful food - try their house cured biltong and chili bites and a burger or perhaps a stew.
8 locals recommend
The Springbok Is Now BirdDog Saint
711 Main StPub atmosphere but thoughtful food - try their house cured biltong and chili bites and a burger or perhaps a stew.
Drinks & Nightlife
Varied age range, great cocktails. Lots of bars with that "Speakeasy" vibe.
325 locals recommend
Downtown Houston
Varied age range, great cocktails. Lots of bars with that "Speakeasy" vibe.
Midtown
Young professional... talking fresh out of college.
Laid back - bars with outdoor patios, some decent restaurants (Happy Fatz), lots of live music at Fitzgeralds, even some icehouses.
White Oak Drive
White Oak DriveLaid back - bars with outdoor patios, some decent restaurants (Happy Fatz), lots of live music at Fitzgeralds, even some icehouses.
Reserve 101
1201 Caroline StExcellent whiskey selection.
Arts & Culture
Stunning mineral exhibit and a big oil and gas exhibit - get to know Houston!
Free on Thursdays (check the specific times.)
863 locals recommend
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrStunning mineral exhibit and a big oil and gas exhibit - get to know Houston!
Free on Thursdays (check the specific times.)
From the architecture of the building to what's inside it's worth seeing. Free on Thursdays (check the specific times.)
979 locals recommend
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building
1001 Bissonnet StFrom the architecture of the building to what's inside it's worth seeing. Free on Thursdays (check the specific times.)
Worth seeing once - unless you are an engineer like my dad who must go during every trip to Houston!
426 locals recommend
Johnson Space Center
2101 E NASA PkwyWorth seeing once - unless you are an engineer like my dad who must go during every trip to Houston!
Montrose
Lots of art galleries in this neighborhood.
http://www.4411montrose.com/
Shopping
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdHigh end.
Houston Premium Outlets
29300 Hempstead RdName brands for cheaper.
Tons of stuff here from clothing shopping to antique, boutiques, and great restaurants. Get a croissant or lovely sandwich at the French bakery and wander around!
379 locals recommend
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardTons of stuff here from clothing shopping to antique, boutiques, and great restaurants. Get a croissant or lovely sandwich at the French bakery and wander around!
Essentials
Specialty foods, amazing sandwiches to order, and food from all over. The layout is like IKEA - you have to give yourself some time here.
110 locals recommend
Central Market
3815 Westheimer RdSpecialty foods, amazing sandwiches to order, and food from all over. The layout is like IKEA - you have to give yourself some time here.
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StHave a beer or glass of wine while you shop!
Kroger
4000 Polk StHas everything you need - any Kroger should.
Wonderful selection of international foods, cool location.
136 locals recommend
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin StWonderful selection of international foods, cool location.
Entertainment & Activities
Houston Ballet
601 Preston StWorld class troupe.
It's baseball season! You can always find tickets to a game - several nights a week!
638 locals recommend
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford StIt's baseball season! You can always find tickets to a game - several nights a week!
Parks & Nature
Great location, lots of free events. Right outside Phoenica Specialty Foods so you can get groceries there for a picnic, or eat at their Market Bar.
http://www.discoverygreen.com/
933 locals recommend
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney StGreat location, lots of free events. Right outside Phoenica Specialty Foods so you can get groceries there for a picnic, or eat at their Market Bar.
http://www.discoverygreen.com/
Walk around the Museum District and through this park - also lots of free events.
http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/
586 locals recommend
Hermann Park
6001 Fannin StWalk around the Museum District and through this park - also lots of free events.
http://www.hermannpark.org/calendar/
Running/walking trails, tennis courts, and a lap pool. It's where those that want to be seen working out go - or those that don't mind being seen working out!
246 locals recommend
Washington Avenue
Washington AvenueRunning/walking trails, tennis courts, and a lap pool. It's where those that want to be seen working out go - or those that don't mind being seen working out!