Fine Dining in Houston worth going out for.

Nothing here is walkable and none of it is where you'd expect, which is exactly why local knowledge is worth something.

I keep track of fine dining in Houston and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Houston neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

SpindleTAPAS- Exclusive Happy Hour

SpindleTAPAS- Exclusive Happy Hour One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 4:00 PM

Central Business District • $$$$

Rotating rooftop tapas

Oru

Oru

Northside

Polished sushi craft

Foundation Room Houston

Foundation Room Houston

Central Business District • $$

Dinner & live music hideaway

La Colombe d'Or hotel

La Colombe d'Or hotel

Montrose

Art-filled mansion dining

Theodore Rex

Theodore Rex

Downtown Houston • $$$

Intimate post office dining

Bludorn

Bludorn

Fourth Ward • $

Gulf coast fine dining

Winnie's

Winnie's

South Central Houston • $$

Po'boys & frozen cocktails

Uchi Houston

Uchi Houston

Montrose • $$$$

Upscale sushi theater

Kata Robata

Kata Robata

Greenway / Upper Kirby Area • $$$

Refined Japanese dining

Makiin Thai

Makiin Thai

Greenway / Upper Kirby Area • $$

Upscale Thai with flair

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Rosé Bash | Honoring the Legacy of Steve Zimmerman

Rosé Bash | Honoring the Legacy of Steve Zimmerman One-time only

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM

Montrose

Elegant memorial tribute evening

Sushi Horiuchi

Sushi Horiuchi

Montrose

Intimate omakase counter

Katami

Katami

Montrose

Polished Japanese with personality

Da Marco

Da Marco

Hyde Park • $$$

Authentic Italian splurge

Doko

Doko

Montrose • $$$

Intimate omakase counter

Little’s Oyster Bar

Little’s Oyster Bar

Montrose

Gulf Coast seafood elegance

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Frequently asked questions

How are these fine dining in Houston chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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