Wine Lover's Guide
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston Editor
From a chic wine bar to a restaurant with a fine wine list, we've popped the cork on the best chardonnays and merlots in Houston.
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King Biscuit Patio Cafe
1606 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX
This funky and fun Heights bar and grill has one of Houston's most eclectic wine lists. -
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith St, Houston, TX
One of only a handful of local restaurants with its own sommelier. -
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
2405 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
This updated steakhouse chain features one of the best wine collections in town. -
Cafe Le Jadeite
1952 W Gray St, Houston, TX
Must-see decor makes this upscale Chinese restaurant a hit with the River Oaks crowd.
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The Corkscrew
1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Heights-area wine bar boasts a neighborhood feel, Wi-Fi and 300 wines by the bottle. -
Cova
5600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
West U wine shop and tapas restaurant features accessible, hand-selected wines and an eclectic menu of New American and Latin dishes. -
Mockingbird Bistro
1985 Welch St, Houston, TX
Chef-owner John Sheely serves casual French fare and wine list selections well below mark-up. -
The Tasting Room
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX
Contemporary Uptown Park wine bar attracts oenophiles looking to relax. -
Laurier Cafe & Wine
3139 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
The wine-by-the-glass options rotate regularly from among the selections on the reasonably priced wine list. -
Red & White Wine Bistro (@ Toyota Center)
1510 Polk St, Houston, TX
A unique dining experience inside Houston's Toyota Center, with steaks, seafood, homemade desserts and a world-class wine list. -
Vino 100
11693 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Wine boutique in the Royal Oaks Village offers friendly service from a knowledgeable staff and a vast selection of affordable wines. -
The Boom Boom Room
2518 Yale St, Houston, TX
Casual wine bar in the North Heights area offers a casual atmosphere, tasty paninis and live music on the weekends.

