1. Anvil Bar & Refuge
9.0
1424 Westheimer Rd (at Windsor St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 184 tips and reviews
Matt Chow: Order a 50/50 as a proper introduction to bitters :D
Rebekah Wesley: The Champagne Flip is AMAZING!!!!!! Also try a Queens Park Swizzle, which is my off the menu go to drink, it's a not so sweet mojito with bitters and always drink it from the bottom up!
Jonathan Haenchen: Incredible menu which can be expensive. Perfect for after-dinner drinks; neighborhood parking is available. Excellent date night spot with attentive and knowledgable bartenders.
Local Houston Magazine: Consider the delicious Basil Cucumber Collins, Ransom Whipper Snapper Bourbon, and mole bitters with a flamed orange garnish. Stand-outs include the brisket tacos and the meatloaf “muffins”. Read more.
Anna Vladau: Very pleasant place. I had an excellent appetizer for dinner, bruschettas with ribs, roasted peppers, and balsamic vinegar. Very friendly staff.
Shekeitha Keys: Awesome place w/ great food. We played music bingo!!!
4. Blanco Tacos + Tequila
8.5
5115 Westheimer Rd Ste C2520 (Sage Road), Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · Uptown-Galleria · 4 tips and reviews
Tony Xerri: The crispy shrimp tacos are addictive, and so is the braised short ribs. A little queso, a little watermelon ceviche, then a bowl of queso to balance it out. Get a pineapple jalapeno margarita too.
George Fotopoulos: Give it shot. Nice crowd
Emily Smith: The fajitas come with cheese quesadillas which are actually your tortillas for the fajitas. If you want regular tortillas just ask.
5. Roka Akor
8.8
2929 Weslayan St, Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Ed: The steak and sushi are both excellent. Finely crafted choices are all over the menu. Brussel sprouts are very good, too.
Eater: From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., get a taste by noshing on $8 light bites from Wagyu beef and kimchi dumplings, tuna tartare, hamachi serrano chili roll, and the Roka Chili burger. Read more.
Christy Landes: Crab, sashimi, wagyu
7. iPic Theaters
9.0
4444 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Movie Theater · 21 tips and reviews
Steven Stapleton: Between iPic and Sundance, I won't be going to any other movie theaters in Houston! iPic is super swanky, comfortable, and a great experience!
Amyn Zindani: Food is excellent. Covered parking is available in the garage.
Paul E: The naan-chos were pretty good. Premium Plus seats are fantastic. Don't sit in the back row if you're a couple.
Local Houston Magazine: Now Frank's Americana Revival, the menu is more than nostalgic; classic American dishes with a touch of gourmet, the kind of food you grew up loving! Read more.
Houston Press: Starch, meat, and cream. Do you really need anything else? Whether you want it smothered in bacon gravy alongside Texas toast or served with fried eggs and buttermilk biscuits Read more.
Local Houston Magazine: We ordered the chicken fried steak, the maple brined double-bone pork chop, and chunk pasta sugo rosa. Highly recommend the buttermilk fried chicken as well! Read more.