1. Whole Foods Market

8.9
4004 Bellaire Blvd (at Weslayan St.), Houston, TX
Minimarket · 44 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The aisles are filled with exotic culinary offerings, holistic potions and everyday products from pizza to toilet paper that are all eco-friendly.

2. E Tao

7.5
5135 W Alabama St (at The Galleria), Houston, TX
Ristorante dim sum · 26 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: E-Tao boasts several off-menu specials for those in the know to ask for. There's also online ordering and delivery.

3. Daily Grill

6.9
5085 Westheimer Road, (at The Galleria), Houston, TX
Ristorante americano · 37 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: It's located in Galleria II, level two, between the Westin Galleria hotel and the Apple store.

4. Narin's Bombay Brasserie

7.8
3115 West Loop S, Houston, TX
Ristorante indiano · 27 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: An ever-satisfying buffet, stacked with all the classic choices (chicken tikka masala, saag paneer, etc.) and more. The staff is friendly, not overly involved, but helpful.

5. Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen

8.9
1743 Post Oak Blvd (BLVD Place), Houston, TX
Gastronomia · 175 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Ziggy Gruber is a third generation deli man. It started with his grandfather, who opened the Rialto in New York City with his brothers-in-law.

6. METRORail Smith Lands Station

Greenbriar St & Colonnade Dr, Houston, TX
Stazione della metropolitana leggera · 2 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: There is talk of building a parking garage and using the surface lots as a redevelopment project including residential units, offices and possibly a hotel.

7. Pinto Ranch Houston

7.7
1717 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX
Negozio di abbigliamento · 3 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Boots (or shoes) looking a little glum? Pop by Pinto Ranch for an old-fashioned shoe shine in the boot department.

8. Mokara Spa

4 Riverway, Houston, TX
Centro termale · 2 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Inside the 7,100-foot Mokara Spa is the Omni's fitness center, where you can sweat to picturesque views of the pool and swan pond.

9. Hotel Granduca

7.6
1080 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX
Hotel · 21 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Granduca's tiny Ristorante Cavour is a hidden gem for upscale Houston diners.

10. Crave Cupcakes

9.0
1151 Uptown Park Blvd Ste 6 (at Post Oak Blvd), Houston, TX
Negozio di cupcake · 87 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Galleria-area workers also stop by in the mornings for the awesome muffins.

11. Belvedere

7.6
1131 Uptown Park Blvd Ste 1 (Post Oak), Houston, TX
Lounge · 29 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The door guys are not joking around when it comes to the dress code, so gentlemen, leave the Converse at home.

12. The Tasting Room

8.0
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd (Post Oak Blvd), Houston, TX
Wine bar · 55 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Saturday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. feature $6 wine tasting, and Sunday brunch features $2 mimosas and $4 sangria in addition to globally-inspired street food and a great full brunch menu.

13. Smitty's Louisiana Cafe

3333 Raleigh St, Houston, TX
Ristorante creolo e cajun · 3 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Most regulars are addicted to the delicious heat of Smitty’s hot wings.

14. Bayou Club

7.1
8550 Memorial Dr (at I-610), Houston, TX
Sport e tempo libero · 1 consiglio

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: It’s nearly impossible for newcomers to join and memberships are treasured and passed down like family heirlooms.

15. El Meson

7.8
2425 University Blvd, Houston, TX
Ristorante cubano · 26 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: In addition to the award-winning wine list, El Meson is known for their paella: it's well worth the 30-minute prep time.

16. Tony's

7.5
3755 Richmond Ave (at Timmons Ln.), Houston, TX
Ristorante di pesce · 39 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: For wine connoisseurs, Tony’s boasts an extensive wine cellar with over 1,000 carefully selected choices.

17. The Bead Shop

2476 Times Blvd, Houston, TX
Negozio d'arte e artigianato · 2 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: It’s not all about accessories. We have one friend who bought tons of jewel-colored stones here and hot-glued them to the wall in her bathroom to give it a festive glam/Guatemala look.

18. The Ginger Man

7.9
5607 Morningside Dr (btwn Rice & University), Houston, TX
Birreria · 79 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Give a hoot and pretend you're an owl. Rice U is nearby.

19. Big Easy Social & Pleasure Club

7.7
5731 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Taverna · 25 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The Big Easy is a fun little dive in Rice Village that offers the best blues shows in town six nights a week and zydeco on Sundays.

20. Under the Volcano

8.1
2349 Bissonnet St (at Morningside), Houston, TX
Bar · 64 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Monday night is steak night.

21. El Tiempo Cantina - Richmond

8.1
3130 Richmond Ave (at Audley St.), Houston, TX
Ristorante messicano · 69 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: You have no choice but to valet park. There's no place else on bustling Richmond Avenue to self park.

22. Houston's

8.7
4848 Kirby Dr (at Westpark Dr), Houston, TX
Ristorante americano · Upper Kirby · 83 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: There's almost always a wait for a table. So is it our imagination or was Houston's among the first Houston restaurants to use flashing beepers?

23. Houston Museum of Natural Science

9.2
5555 Hermann Park Dr (at Caroline St.), Houston, TX
Musei di scienze · 199 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: It’s a big family destination but we love when they stay open late on Fridays for "Mixers and Elixirs," where the young intelligentsia mix, mingle and dance.

24. Kata Robata

8.8
3600 Kirby Dr (at Richmond Ave.), Houston, TX
Ristorante giapponese · 150 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The service can be hit or miss, and the portions run small.

25. Picnic

8.5
1928 Bissonnet St (Hazard), Houston, TX
Paninoteca · 13 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The counter holds a map of good picnic spots that includes parks both near (the Cullen Sculpture Garden and Miller Outdoor Theatre) and far (the Water Wall).

26. McGonigel's Mucky Duck

8.6
2425 Norfolk Street (btwn Park & Revere St), Houston, TX
Pub irlandese · 35 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The bar offers an impressive array of international beers on draught or by the bottle, a large assortment of wines and an O'Mara's Irish Country Cream coffee that delivers a robust kick.

27. Children's Museum of Houston

9.1
1500 Binz St (at La Branch St), Houston, TX
Musei di scienze · 71 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: This massive kid paradise is the number-one children’s museum in the country as well as the highest attended, with more than 750,000 people passing through its doors annually.

28. ZaSpa at Hotel ZaZa

8.1
5701 Main St, Houston, TX
Centro termale · 1 consiglio

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: For relaxing, try In The Buff, starting with essential oils, cleansing agents and natural olive stone granules to exfoliate.

29. Whole Foods Market

8.7
2955 Kirby Dr (at W Alabama St.), Houston, TX
Minimarket · 69 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Comprised of many boutique establishments: a farmer’s market section, a fresh seafood counter, vitamin shop, flower market, bakery, wine shop, gift emporium, a café and a gourmet take-out section.

30. Avalon Diner

8.5
2417 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Tavola Calda · 37 consigli e recensioni

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: The milkshakes are made with Blue Bell ice cream, and the lemonade and limeade is served fresh.