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  • The Grove

    The Grove

    1611 Lamar St.

    Houston, TX 77003

    (713) 337-7321

    An airy, modern interior sets the stage for a rustic menu featuring salad, steak & sandwiches.

    The Grove restaurant offers a modern and elegant urban dining experience unlike anything else in downtown Houston. Ideally located on the South end of Houston’s 11.8-acre urban park Discovery Green, the legendary Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group’s latest offering is a one-of-a-kind setting for gatherings of all sizes and types. The Grove is the definitive see-and-be-seen culinary hotspot in Houston’s urban core and has redefined downtown dining since opening in January 2008.

  • 1600 Bar + Grille

    1600 Bar + Grille

    1600 Lamar St.

    Houston, TX 77010

    (713) 577-6115

    1600 Bar + Grille, downtown Houston’s upscale casual dining restaurant, brings farm-fresh ingredients to the menu for a just-picked flavor. Featuring locally-sourced seasonal fresh produce, prepared from scratch to guarantee farm-to-fork freshness. Located lobby-level, Hilton Americas-Houston, serving breakfast with a Texas flair.

  • China Garden

    China Garden

    1602 Leeland St.

    Houston, TX 77003

    (713) 652-0745

    A Houston tradition, China Garden has been able to delight not only the native Houstonians who have made it a staple in the Houston dining scene; it has also become the second home to many a traveler.

    One of the more popular Chinese restaurants in the downtown area, China Garden has been serving downtown for over 30 years. Their infamous egg rolls and lemon chicken have become favorites. Friendly service and a nice atmosphere are additional reasons this spot is a must! China Garden is considered one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in Houston.

  • Doozo’s Dumplings & Noodles

    Doozo’s Dumplings & Noodles

    1200 McKinney St.

    Houston, TX 77003

    385) 254-1568

    Delicious dumplings: healthy steamed veggie, chicken or pork, all accompanied with a spicy dipping sauce. Takeout only, so plan to enjoy your dumplings in the food court.

    Located in the Shops at Houston Center, Downtown office workers know to rely on Doozo’s for some of the city’s best homemade dumplings. There are noodle soups and fried rice on the menu, but the stuffed pockets of love are the thing to order.

  • Huynh Restaurant

    Huynh Restaurant

    912 Saint Emanuel

    Houston, TX 77003

    (346) 319-4915

    Huynh is a family run restaurant that serves home-made Vietnamese food in a comfortable urban atmosphere.

    For over a decade, Annie Huynh’s family-run Vietnamese eatery has served as a welcome constant as old Chinatown transitions into the new EaDo. At both lunch and dinnertime, expect a short wait—it’s worth it for the chargrilled pork wrapped in silky rice paper (banh uot thit nuong), the chewy-crispy wok-fried noodles (hu tieu) and a mesmerizing duck soup with fermented bamboo (bun mang vit) that’s unlike any other you’ll find in Houston.

  • Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee

    Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee

    1401 McKinney

    Houston, TX 77002

    (281) 748-0212

    Common Grounds is a local coffee shop providing premium coffee and delivering the highest quality customer experience while supporting the local community. We take pride in the high quality of coffee we create. Our coffee beans are carefully sourced from all around the world, roasted locally and served to you fresh every day.

  • Boomtown Coffee

    Boomtown Coffee

    800 Capital

    Houston, TX 77002

    (832) 548-1448

    Boomtown features classic coffee, custom concoctions and house lattes.The perfect way to start your day or for an afternoon pick-me-up.

    Boomtown Coffee began with a dream to serve carefully sourced, roasted, and brewed coffee with love and a passion for the craft. Boomtown Coffee’s offerings include its signature Milk & Honey Latte, regular pulled espresso, flat whites and cortados. The coffee beans used include Ethiopian natural-process coffees — a Boomtown Coffee specialty — and rotating selections from Kenya, Sumatra, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Colombia and Mexico.

  • Tout Suite

    2001 Commerce St.

    Houston, TX 77002

    (713) 227-8688

    A collaborative outcome of world travels to create an exciting, lively café where one can enjoy simple, fine foods, baked goods, great coffee.

    A much welcomed addition to Downtown, a sprawling, sort of sunken living room complete with gleaming wooden tables and 12 foot windows to linger over cups of nutty cortados, flat whites and cappuccinos (all made with Greenway beans) and an appealing menu of café staples – including breakfast stuffs, soups, salads, and sandwiches like a grilled cheese made with a blend of Houston Dairymades cheeses and Slow Dough sourdough. The dessert case, shimmering with rainbow ribbons of macarons, tarts, and freshly-baked pastries, is as delicious as it is alluring.

  • Shay McElroys

    Shay McElroys

    909 Texas Avenue, Suite A

    Houston, Texas 77002

    (713) 223-2444

    Truly taking the Irish-pub-in-America concept to a new level. Dublin native and owner John McElroy created the space around a richly detailed, 19th-century bar he had shipped from Ireland.

    Shay McElroy’s sits right dab in the middle of all the downtown action. A Metro Train stop is conveniently located at the corner and provides people watchers with a wealth of eye-catching and entertaining passer-by’s. Encased by rich wood paneling and Irished themed etched glass, the center “snug” provides a relaxing retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. The atmosphere is very authentic, and the spirits are quite tasty as well. Extremely popular among downtown bars, Shay’s offers a unique experience for all!

  • Lucky’s Pub

    Lucky’s Pub

    1800 Texas Ave

    Houston, TX 77003

    (713) 522-2010

    Lucky’s Pub is known for our giant beer selection, TV’s everywhere, and great food! The perfect place to host a party, and watch your favorite team!

    This venerable Houston institution is huge enough to fit several sports teams and more TVs than you can shake a stick at, but not so huge that you’ll have to wait forever for a cold brew ordelicious wings. The service and atmosphere are top-notch — the staff is friendly, and this is just a fun place to chill and cheer your favorite team