Local Restaurants

GREATER HOUSTON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
DOWNTOWN MEMBER RESTAURANTS

17 RESTAURANT - American
1117 Prairie Street, Houston,TX 77002
832-200-8888
www.17food.com
Our critically acclaimed restaurant,17, serves distinctive American food created by Executive Chef Ryan Pera, and offers an extraordinary selection of domestic and international wines.

ARTISTA - American
800 Bagby, #400, In The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Houston,TX 77002
713-278-4782
www.cordua.com
Michael Cordua's newest creation featuring contemporary American cuisine.

BEN AND JERRY'S - Desserts
909 Texas, Rice Loft's Bldg, Houston, TX 77002
832-233-0971
www.benjerry.com/downtownhouston
HoustonWorks USA owns and operates Ben & Jerry's Downtown Houston. This is a PartnerShop providing youth with work opportunities, mentoring and training. All proceeds from PartnerShop support young people in first job experience.

BENIHANA–DOWNTOWN - Japanese
1318 Louisiana Street, Houston,TX 77002
713-659-8231
www.benihana.com
An experience at every table.

BIRRAPORETTI'S - Italian
500 Louisiana, Houston, TX 77002
713-224-9494
www.birrarestaurant.com
A great Italian restaurant–one heck of an Irish Bar–featuring lunch and dinner as well as late night hours. Catering and delivery anywhere downtown.

BISTRO LANCASTER (LANCASTER HOTEL)- American
701 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX
713-228-9502
www.thelancasterhouston.com
American cuisine served with sufficient variety, exceptional service

BREAKFAST KLUB,THE - Soul Food
3711 Travis at Alabama, Houston,TX 77002
713-528-8561
www.thebreakfastklub.com
Katfish and grits, wings and waffles top a tempting array of breakfast favorites
at this kozy komfort food zone.

CHINA GARDEN RESTAURANT - Chinese
1602 Leeland, Houston,TX 77003
713-652-0745
Family owned and operated, serving authentic Chinese cuisine to Houstonians for over 35 years. Located one block south of the Toyota Center and the Hilton Americas Hotel.
1-800-4HOUSTON • 713-437-5200

DIMASSI'S MEDITERRANEAN BUFFET - Mediterranean
907 Franklin, Houston, TX 77002
713-224-0588
www.dimassisbuffet.com
Enjoy the best taste of Mediterranean food in Texas. Open for lunch and dinner buffet. All you can eat- drink and dessert included.

DISTRICT 7 GRILL- American
1508 Hutchins Street, Houston,TX 77003
713-225-4950
www.district7grill.com
New age American-Urban cuisine.. Famous for delicious foods, warm and friendly atmosphere, innovative food ideas and great customer satisfaction. District 7 is centrally located in downtown. It's the place to be- casual setting, outdoor patio and great view of downtown.

DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM - Seafood
410 Bagby & Memorial, Houston,TX 77002
713-315-5158
www.downtownaquarium.com
A spectacular six-acre aquatic entertainment, dining and meeting complex. Offering a seafood restaurant, a 6,000 square foot ballroom, a lounge, gift shop, Shark Voyage and public aquarium.

DROUBI BROS. MEDITERRANEAN GRILL - Mediterranean
507 Dallas St @ Brazos, Houston, TX 77002
713-652-0058
An oasis in the concrete jungle of downtown, serving a variety of Lebanese and Greek sandwiches, salads, plates and vegetarian items.

FRANK'S PIZZA - Pizza
417 Travis , Houston,TX 77002
713-225-5656
www.frankspizza.com
"Best Pizza Downtown." Hand tossed pizza, made with the finest ingredients. Serving downtown Houston for over 8 years. We cater and deliver. Open late until 3 am on Fridays & Saturdays.

HARD ROCK CAFE - American
570 Texas Avenue, Houston,TX 77002
713-227-1392
www.hardrock.com
Hard Rock Café Houston allows you to experience the unique dining concept that as the world changes and tastes shift and twist, we have always evolved to meet these changes.

HOME PLATE BAR & GRILL - American
1800 Texas Avenue, Suite 100, Houston,TX 77003
713-222-1993
www.homeplategrill.com
Home Plate features great Texan food, big screen TVs and over 250 baseballs autographed by former Major Leaguers, many Hall of Famers and a rare sweet spot
signature from Home Run King Mark McGwire. (Across from Minute Maid Park's Home Plate entrance.)

HUNAN DOWNTOWN - Chinese
812 Capitol Street, #108, Houston,TX 77002
713-227-8999
Full service restaurant serving Asian cuisine, specializing in the Hunan cuisine.

IRMA'S RESTAURANT - Mexican
22 North Chenevert Street, Houston,TX 77002
713-222-0767
Authentic Mexican food, in the Warehouse District – decorated Mexican,New Orleans, and old warehouse style. Popular with politicians, judges, lawyers and news media.

JOSEPHINE'S RISTORANTE - Italian
1209 Caroline Street, Houston,TX 77002
713-759-9323
www.josephinesitalian.com
Homestyle Italian cooking! Lunch and dinner in-house, catering, delivery and party room. Walking distance from George R. Brown Convention Center.

MASSA'S SEAFOOD GRILL- Seafood
1331 Lamar, Suite 114, Houston,TX 77010
713-655-9100
www.massas.com
Houston seafood tradition since 1944 located across from the Four Seasons Hotel and walking distance from the George R. Brown Convention Center.

MINGALONE ITALIAN BAR & GRILL - Italian
540 Texas Ave., Houston,TX 77002
713-223-0088
www.mingalone.com
Classic Italian food with a modern Italian ambiance, conveniently located in the downtown Theater. District. Open seven days a week.

MONSOON WOK AND LOUNGE - Fusion
1200 McKinney #103, Houston, TX 77010
713-571-7253
www.monsoonhou.com
New chic Asian Fusion concept downtown. Monday-Friday spot features great bar fro Happy Hour as well as cozy dining room for that special occasion.

MORTON'S, THE STEAKHOUSE - Steak
1001 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002
713-659-3700
www.mortons.com
Steaks, grilled to perfection and desserts. Decadent. Join friends in Morton's "Bar 12-21" for a Heavenly Martini. Private dining up to 100 guests. Bar opens at 4pm. Dinner served 5:30pm

NINO'S/VINCENT'S AND GRAPPINO'S - Italian
2817 West Dallas, Houston,TX 77019
713-522-5120
www.ninos-vincents.com
Traditional Italian cooking. Homemade pasta, seafood, veal,chicken dishes and desserts. Five minutes from downtown.

PAPPAS BAR-B-Q - Barbecue
1217 Pierce at San Jacinto, Houston,TX 77002
713-659-1245
www.pappasbbq.com
Lively atmosphere, authentic Texas decor and true hospitality. Has been a Houston favorite for slow-smoked, pit barbecue with all the trimmings for over 30 years

PICAZO RESTAURANT BAR & GRILL - International
1421 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77002
713-236-1300
www.picazodowntown.com
International cuisine, outside patio, live music.

QUATTRO @ THE FOUR SEASONS
1300 Lamar, Houston, TX 77002
713-652-6250
www.fourseasons.com
American dining – great bar

SAMBUCA - Dinner Theaters/Supper Club
909 Texas Avenue, Houston,TX 77002
713-224-5299
www.sambucarestaurant.com
Four star cuisine with a side of jazz, seven nights a week. Serving brunch, lunch, dinner.

SKYLINE GRILL @ HILTON AMERICAS- Fusion
1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77004
713-739-8000
www.hilton.com
Breathtaking view of downtown. Offers a variety of unique cuisines along with a bar for afterwork favorities.

SORRENTO ITALIANO - Italian
RISTORANTE
415 Westheimer, Houston,TX 77006
713-527-0609
www.sorrentohouston.com
Handsome and inviting, this Italian Eatery on lower Westheimer has impeccable service & romantic atmosphere.

SPAGHETTI WAREHOUSE - Italian
901 Commerce at Travis, Houston,TX 77002
713-229-9715
www.meatballs.com
Good Italian food; all American fun. Open 7 days a week.

SPENCER'S @HILTON AMERICAS- Steak
1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77002
713-739-8000
www.hilton.com
Offers top quality beef and boasts an extensive wine list

STRIP HOUSE - Steak
1200 McKinney Street, Houston,TX 77010
713-659-6000
www.striphousetx.com
Award winning cuisine served in a sultry setting adorned with classic shots of burlesque beauties.

TIMPANO CHOP HOUSE AND MARTINI BAR – Steak
610 Main @ Texas, Houston, TX
713-223-2622
www.timpanochophouse.net
American Cuisine–great variety of martinis

VIC & ANTHONY'S STEAKHOUSE- Steak
1510 Texas Avenue, Houston,TX 77002
713-228-1111
www.vicandanthonys.com
Intimate, sophisticated atmosphere with three private rooms to fit any size gathering.
The menu features only the finest mouthwatering steaks, succulent seafood and an extensive wine collection.

ZULA - American
1000 Capitol (between Main & Fannin), Houston,TX 77002
713-227-7052
www.zulahouston.com
Innovative New American Cuisine. Split level dining and award winning interior. Two full-service bars.