Houston, TX Metro Date Spot

Mexican, Business Dining, $$, Bar Scene, Lunch Spot

A local favorite for affordable Tex-Mex feasts in a festive atmosphere.

20099 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Webster

Restaurants, Local Favorite, Date Spot, Business Dining

A chic temple of top-notch nouveau American cuisine, complete with a private dining chamber.

1658 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Central

Restaurants, Local Favorite, Happy Hour, $$, Date Spot

A rustic Asian interior and rock-grilled delicacies set this Rice Village-adjacent sushi restaurant apart.

5600 Kirby Dr Ste 5, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: West University Place

Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Bars & Clubs

Perennially busy second-floor Rice Village hot spot for expertly crafted sushi and creative monthly chef specials.

2414 University Blvd, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: South Central

Ethnic Food Markets, Restaurants, Catering

11920 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Westside

Restaurants, Family-Friendly Dining, Local Favorite

Italy by way of Brooklyn: Pies, calzones, eggplant parmigiana.

2920 Hillcroft St, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Westside

Restaurants, Happy Hour, Date Spot, Group Dining

Expect a chic atmosphere at this Galleria-adjacent sushi restaurant and lounge, ideal for business meals or dinner for two.

2800 Sage Rd Ste A400, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Westside

Restaurants, Wine Bars, New American, $$, Date Spot

Sunny bistro and wine bar with a French twist.

3139 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Central

Business Dining, $$, Group Dining, Date Spot

Fine dining Italian spot inside the Galleria area's upscale Hotel Granduca.

1080 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Westside

Restaurants, $$, Date Spot, Lunch Spot

1936 Fountainview Dr, Houston, TX (Map)

Neighborhood: Westside