Restaurant Downtown

Sambucawww.sambucarestaurant.com/909 Texas AvenueHouston(713) 224-5299The Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurantwww.meatballs.com/Vic & Anthony's(713) 228-1111Downtown1510 Texas St  Houston, TX 77002vicandanthonys.comBirraporetti's(713) 224-9494Downtown500 Louisiana St  Houston, TX 77002birrahouston.com 4951

The Strip House is a really good steak place.  4951

Houston's is nice 4951

Mia Bella
Yao's
McCormick and Schmidt
Guadalajara's
 
All in the Houston Pavillion area.
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Churrascos River Oaks You won't regret it. 4951

Wife and I went to Danton's for our anniversary and it was unbelievable. Some of the best seafood I have ever had.
 
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mm4731: it's OK, i would not say anything super special, nice, good. But it's been years since I have been.
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miabellarestaurants. com/menu_satsunBrunc h.htmlMia Bella's sat/sun brunch looks really good.  might have to check it out for my DH's bday.  4951

Well there is always 59 Diner for a unique experience.And Princes hamburger a little down 59.Since we lived on the SW side of town, and my wife used to work in the area, we have eaten at a lot places in that area. A lot are really good.But whenever we are in the area, the ONE place that sticks out is:Churrascos River Oaks You won't regret it. 4951

Marks voted Houston's Most Romantic Restaurant, Mark's American Cuisine is located in a 1920s renovated church. The golden ceilings, hand painted deco walls and the candle lit tables provide guests with an intimate escape from the outside world.I was madly in love when I went there. But I won't go back because I'm afraid it won't live up to my memories.Mon - Thurs 5:30 pm to 10 pm
Friday 5:30 pm to 11 pm
Saturday 5 pm to 11 pm
Sunday 5 pm to 10 pm
 
Business CasualThe Rainbow Logde is lovelyTiny Boxwoods is very quaint. I've been twice nights there are dreamy. This hidden gem is really, really hidden. Not only is it nestled on a side street in a quiet area along West Alabama, there's no obvious sign and it's part of a home/garden decor business. Don't let this stop you, though, because once you find parking, just walk in the gate and you'll find dozens of people who know the secret: Tiny Boxwood's is a lovely, casual restaurant where the food is good and the airy atmosphere is even better. If you can grab a seat on the patio, looking out on a lovely pad of green grass, do so. The compact menu is salad and sandwich-heavy, with an notable beet-and-black-bean burger for vegetarians. It's also a great stop for coffee, beer and wine. Very friendly service.I've heard Brennan's in really nice still wanting to try it 4951

Thanks soooo much for all of the great suggestions! So far the ones that have my interest are Spaghetti Warehouse (went years ago & the food was to die for)Vic & Anthony's- the menu & restaurant/ ambiance seem incredible.Birraporetti's looks very nice on the inside & the menu looks great.Churrasco's menu looks scrumptious.Sambuca looks REALLY interesting & like a lot of fun. I'm thinking it could be really cool. Mia Bella looks really really good too. It's definitely a possibility.Rainbow Lodge looks really interesting. Seems cool.I've been to Guadalajara in the pavillion's but DH hasn't. It was delicious & I love that place. I went for lunch though, what's it like at night?  4951

I personally like Sambuca's for special occassions because you get the whole package: atmosphere, good food and drinks, and entertainment.Vic and Anthonys has good food but its a little more upscale snobby IMO.   4951