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tucked into unexpected places. Here are a few of the best – Italian, this is your place, which specializes in Venetian-
all 20 minutes or less from the auction site. style small plates. Just about everything is made in-house,
Steak 48: Since 2016, Steak 48 in the River Oaks District and the pasta dishes are raved about: think Pappardelle ai
has been the hottest steakhouse Houston residents flock Funghi e Gorgonzola and Orecchiette Giorgione.
to for special occasions, a night on the town or the best Ray’s BBQ Shack: We’d be remiss not to mention a
steaks the city has to offer. This is the place to go for highly rated Texas barbecue spot! This one offers dine-in
prime grade beef, fresh seafood, traditional side dishes options, and while tucked away in an unassuming spot
and unique desserts. near a gas station, its old-school barbecue, massive meat-
stuffed baked potatoes and sides (like fried corn on the
Nobu Houston: Experience Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s
genre-defining cuisine in more than 10,000 square feet cob!) are to die for.
of stunning indoor-outdoor space at The Galleria. Enjoy NIGHTLIFE
signature dishes like Black Cod with Miso and Yellowtail Whether you want to try your hand at the iconic Texas
Sashimi with Jalapeño, world-renowned sushi and more. two-step, a little line dancing or a ride on a mechanical
MAD: Located in the River Oaks District, this energetic bull, a couple of favorite honky-tonks within a
place known for its innovative Spanish tapas and main 30-minute drive of NRG Center will provide a great
dishes captured the 2020 Tastemaker Awards Best New night of fun with a big dose of Lone Star State flavor.
Restaurant prize. Stampede Houston is known for its country concerts,
Texas-sized dance floor, mechanical bull, karaoke, drink
Rosie Cannonball: This restaurant, centered around a specials and more, while Buck Wild is also home to
wood-burning oven and grill, serves up European comfort mechanical bull rides, as well as the longest bar in Texas
food in a lively atmosphere. Expect outstanding pasta and – measuring in at 120 feet in length – and three dance
fun veggie dishes, as well as some of the best Neapolitan floors with plenty of space for two-steppin’ and more.
pizza in the city.
– Barbara Toombs
Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino: If you’ve got a hankering for For more information about visiting Houston, go to VisitHoustonTexas.com

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