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Houston's Downtown Member Restaurants Downtown Member Restaurants & Nightlife 1600 Bar + Grille Those looking for a convenient meal in (Hilton Americas) the Convention Center District need only hop over to 1600 Bar + Grille. Located 1600 Lamar in the ground-floor lobby of the hotel, 713-353-4400 1600 Bar + Grille is open seven days a http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/hilton- week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. americas-houston- HOUCVHH/dining/index.html Batanga In late March 2013, restaurateur Brian Fasthoff opened his 9,000-square-foot 908 Congress restaurant, Batanga, just off Market 713-224-9500 Square Park in Downtown Houston. www.batangahouston.com The spot features Latin American tapas, exotic drinks and live music, as well as a large grassy patio that overlooks the park. Biggio’s Biggio’s Sports Bar is a hoppin’ place at the Marriott Marquis, just a long toss 1777 Walker Street from where Houston Astros Hall of 832-258-4625 Famer Craig Biggio plied his baseball http://www.biggioshouston.com/ career at Minute Maid Park. The multi- level bar will be the place to be before, during and after the game, even when the Astros are out of town. Birraporetti’s Best known as a great pizza place and “a heck of an Irish bar” since the ‘70s, 500 Louisiana Street Birraporetti’s has shifted gears in the 713-224-9494 past decade or so, moving upscale with www.birrarestaurant.com a sleek redesign, a menu upgrade and an attitude adjustment. Brasserie du Parc Located on the ground floor of One Park Place, Brasserie du Parc and its 1440 Lamar Street accompanying Creperie du Parc 832-879-2802 overlook Discovery Green park and offer http://www.brasserieduparc.net classic French fare in an elegant, relaxed setting. Downtown Member Restaurants & Nightlife Brooklyn Meatball Co. Chef Joey Galluzzi earned a name for himself on the national scene as a 1200 McKinney Street contestant on the TV show America’s 713-751-1700 Next Great Restaurant. Now he’s www.brooklynmeatballcompany.com opened a restaurant in the Downtown Tunnels that focuses on one thing – his famous meatballs. Bullritos – Downtown Park Shops Founder Russell Ybarra’s “quick-casual” Bullritos concept was certainly inspired 1200 McKinney Street, Suite 323 by his sprint through the streets of 713-752-2855 Pamplona. But his passion for fresh Tex- www.bullritos.com Mex and quality ingredients paved the way for his call-it-like-you-want-it, bull- themed burrito joint. Burger Theory Located inside Holiday Inn Houston Downtown, Burger Theory offers visitors 1616 Main Street more than just beer and signature 713-658-8888 burgers, the casual, come-as-you-are http://goo.gl/aBNN1Z restaurant is also a convenient spot to grab breakfast any day of the week. Chapman & Kirby Chapman & Kirby, an upscale “gastrolounge”, is the latest addition to 2118 Lamar Street EaDo’s rapidly growing dining and 713-636-9615 entertainment scene. Described as www.chapmanandkirby.com “steampunk industrial,” the large 9,000 square foot space offers a sophisticated yet cool vibe with unique touches like antique mirrors, dark leather, gold accents, brick, and Edison light bulbs. China Garden Family owned and operated serving the Houston community for over 43 years; 1602 Leeland Street the China Garden restaurant serves 713-652-0745 Hunan, Cantonese and Szchewan www.originalchinagardenhouston.com cuisine. Denny’s on Southmore The 24 hour, family style restaurant is designed with a retro 1950's decor, 2316 Southmore Blvd. stainless steel exterior and an upbeat 713-526-8400 atmosphere complete with an authentic juke box. 2 Downtown Member Restaurants & Nightlife District 7 EaDo Conveniently located in the east side of downtown by “Old Chinatown,” District 7 1508 Hutchins Street offers a causal setting with an outdoor 713-225-4950 patio, a great view of downtown, and it’s http://district7eado.com/index.php/en/ only minutes away from George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Park and the Toyota Center. Downtown Aquarium The 500,000-gallon underwater adventure complex includes a Ferris 410 Bagby Street wheel, an aquatic carousel, Shark 713-223-3474 Voyage, a white tiger exhibit and a www.downtownaquarium.com restaurant. Edgar’s Hermano Restaurant Edgar Hermano’s mixes authentic Tex- Mex cuisine with Southern culinary 1700 Smith Street classics. Edgar’s offers breakfast, lunch, 713-739-8800 lunch express, and dinner options every www.edgarshermano.com day. Frank’s Pizza This downtown pizza joint is known for its hand-tossed specialties and 3 a.m. 417 Travis closing time. 713-225-5656 www.frankspizza.com Grotto Downtown Grotto Downtown, located at the north- end of Avenida Plaza, offers a dynamic 1001 Avenida de las Americas menu that features vibrant Italian flavors 713-658-0752 and fresh creation in small and www.grottorestaurants.com shareable plates. The menu includes many of the traditional dishes Grotto is known for; such as the Neapolitan thin crust pizzas and house-made pastas. The Grove Located across the street from the convention center, this two-story, ultra- 1611 Lamar urban restaurant is one of two 713-337-7321 restaurants in downtown Houston's www.thegrovehouston.com newest park. Guadalajara del Centro When it comes to tasty Tex-Mex, Guadalajara is right on the money. The 1201 San Jacinto, Space 141 popular restaurant and cantina has a 713-650-0101 solid reputation for creative yet www.guadalajarahacienda.com consistent cuisine that ranges from traditional fajitas and enchiladas to festive seafood dishes with a Southwestern kick. 3 Downtown Member Restaurants & Nightlife Hard Rock Cafe Houston Walls covered with decades of Top-40 memorabilia, rock songs blaring in the 502 Texas Avenue background and an all-American menu 713-227-1392 typify this music-themed restaurant. www.hardrock.com House of Blues House of Blues offers a richly unique entertainment experience as well as 1204 Caroline Street traditional American cuisine with a 832-667-7755 Southern flair. www.hob.com/Houston III Forks A contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse. This modern steakhouse is 1201 Fannin Street, Suite 129 sizzling with style, an energized bar and 713-658-9457 savvy menu for lunch and dinner. www.iiiforks.com The Isles Eatery & Rhum Bar For a taste of island flare, head to The Isles Eatery & Rhum Bar in the heart of 1515 Pease St. downtown Houston. With ingredients 713-739-9039 from over 7,000 islands, guests can www.isleseateryandbar.com enjoy uniquely tropical tastes of the Caribbean. Irma’s Restaurant This tiny spot is a delightful jumble of home furnishings blanketed by the 22 N. Chenevert Street intoxicating smell of Mexican home 713-222-0767 cooking. Irma’s Southwest Grill This small upscale bistro serves downtown lunch-goers and Astros fans 1314 Texas St. from a short and ever-changing Tex-Mex 713-247-9651 and southwestern menu. Irma's is open http://www.irmassouthwest.com for all Astros home games Mondays through Saturdays, but is closed for Sunday games. The Lake House Welcome to The Lake House, a family friendly, fast casual concept located on 1600 McKinney the south shore of Kinder Lake in the 713-337-7320 heart of Houston’s new 11.8-acre urban www.thelakehousehouston.com park Discovery Green. 4 Downtown Member Restaurants & Nightlife Last Concert Café Don't be dismayed when you find the front door locked. Knock twice on the big 1403 Nance Street red door to gain entry into this hidden 713-226-8563 gem that once served as a Warehouse www.lastconcert.com District-based bordello. These days, the venue serves up a welcome mix of Tex- Mex fare and live music. Lawless Spirits & Kitchen The corner of Travis Street and Texas Avenue was the site of the Capitol of the 909 Texas Avenue, Suite 2A Republic of Texas from 1837-1839. 281-823-8600 Lawless Spirits & Kitchen now sits in the www.lawlessspirits.com original space under the historic Rice Hotel and features one of Houston’s best patio views. Lawless specializes in chic cocktails and shareable bites. Line & Lariat Line & Lariat, inside Hotel ICON, aims to bring “modern Texas cuisine” to the Hotel ICON luxury Downtown property. Designed to 220 Main Street appeal to both hotel guests and those 832-667-4470 who work Downtown, the bistro uses www.hotelicon.com/dining-2 locally sourced ingredients to create innovative versions of classics. Little Dipper Debuting in fall 2013, Little Dipper offers a well-culled cocktail list, plus a wide 304 Main Street and impressive assortment of beers and 832-754-2605 wines, in a very open environment. There are plenty of couches and tables beyond the barstools for those looking to gather with a small group of friends for happy hour or to wind down the night. Local Foods – Downtown Fans of Benjy Levit’s wildly popular Local Foods were excited when the 420 Main St. restaurateur opened a downtown 713-227-0531 location in early 2017. The fast-casual, www.houstonlocalfoods.com walk-up counter concept features soups, salads and sandwiches that highlight many locally-sourced products. The Lounge – The Magnolia Houston Magnolia’s signature restaurant features contemporary American cuisine in a 1100 Texas Avenue casual dining environment. With a http://magnoliahotels.com/houston/dining/ billiards room, library, full bar and culinary temptations – The Lounge invites guests to drink, dine and stay awhile. 5 Downtown Member Restaurants & Nightlife Lucienne Situated on the second floor of Hotel Alessandra, Lucienne is a Hotel Alessandra Mediterranean restaurant serving 1070 Dallas Street continental European cuisine in an 713-242-8555 upscale setting. https://goo.gl/9AQMZk Lucky Strike Lanes GreenStreet strikes gold with an upscale bowling alley-lounge concept. 1201 San Jacinto Street, Suite 321 713-343-3300 www.bowlluckystrike.com Lucky’s Pub Conveniently located just blocks from the George R.
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