Julep is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

1. Julep

9.0
1919 Washington Ave. (White St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Zach R.Zach R: Outstanding juleps. Happy hour pricing is a great deal. The hush puppies are really good. Service is on point when it isn't busy.

Catherine A.Catherine A: The food is very good, but it's pricey for the amount that you get.

Andres N.Andres Novoa: Their namesake cocktail is pretty good! Their hush puppies appetizer hits the spot as well if you're in the mood for a snack.

Brenner's on the Bayou is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

2. Brenner's on the Bayou

8.8
1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 44 tips and reviews

Greg J.Greg Jones: Outstanding menu. Prime beef is fantastic.

Daniel B.Daniel Benetti: Great spot for the quintessential man's meal: Steak, Scotch, and an after dinner cigar on the patio (with another scotch of course).

Kris G.Kris Guthrie: Blue bar is awesome. Great happy hour $5!

Urban Eats is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

3. Urban Eats

8.5
3414 Washington Ave (Wagner St.), Houston, TX
Bistro · 19 tips and reviews

Ali N.Ali Naser: Don't miss on the tuna sliders (sorry Charlie). Their pumpkin desserts are awesome. Coffee is great too as they have blends and different roasts.

Karen D.Karen Diaz-Bizuet: Brussels toss is fantastic 🍴

Andres N.Andres Novoa: The fried green tomato appetizer is amazing! Don't be shy to ask for more of the aioli!!

Lupe Tortilla is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

4. Lupe Tortilla

8.8
1511 Shepherd Dr (at Eigel St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

ELS Language CentersELS Language Centers: A great restaurant for all ages! The fantastic Queso Flamedo appetizer and fajitas never disappoint! Meals $10 to $25.

Marc C.Marc Coleman-Hill: Good food, fast service. The tamales had a lot of meat in the, kinda like carnitas.

David M.David Mata: Love Their Salsa with the Chips, always fresh & Chunky! Plus the Charro Beans for your Chips was fantastic! Had the Carnitas Tacos, very Good!

The Blue Fish on Washington is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

5. The Blue Fish on Washington

8.3
5820 Washington Ave #100, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Eric H.Eric Hochberg: Great happy hour! Good energy! Even the house wine was very good and I'm a wine snob.

Kacey C.Kacey Ceren: Bartenders are amazinggg...

saana K.saana K: Had the sundae roll-it was delicious and their miso soup is amazing. The owner and staff were super duper kind and even gave my sister a little teapot as a birthday gift! Very nice :)

Little Woodrow's Shepherd is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

6. Little Woodrow's Shepherd

8.3
720 Shepherd Dr (Rose St.), Houston, TX
Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Apollo W.Apollo Woods: Great open air, patio concept. Perfect for crawfish and outdoor eating with friends.

Andrea B.Andrea Bailey: Very big and lots of places to sit!!! Much better then the original Little Woodrow's :) awesome ppl too!

T W.T W: Sorry but needs less nickleback.

B & B Butchers is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

7. B & B Butchers

8.6
1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 32 tips and reviews

RaniaRania: Everything we had was amazing. Steak tartar, filet, wagu steak, key lime pie. Decor and service was also top. It’s not cheap but quality is worth it.

ArtJonakArtJonak: Dual concept butcher and upscale steakhouse that serves carpet bagger steak in the half-shell. What's not to like? 😉

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Top quality meats, excellent sides, impeccable service, and a really nice space. The meat is cooked to perfection, unlike any other place in the in the city. Try the prime aged ribeye.

Underdogs Sports Pub is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

8. Underdogs Sports Pub

7.7
4212 Washington Ave (Yale Street), Houston, TX
Beer Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Brenda S.Brenda Stenson: Great coconut creme pie shots!

Dustin E.Dustin Evans: Just found the coolest draft pub in Houston!!!

Lauren Rose L.Lauren Rose Loxterman: A local GEM. Best place to find craft beer, liquor and some awesome handmade infusions. A must-visit when you come to Houston!

The Federal American Grill is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

9. The Federal American Grill

8.5
510 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Robert D.Robert Daugherty: Everything here is great from the different eggs Benedict to the Pot Pie. The Pot Pie had a great surprise with asparagus in it! Bravo!

Stephen B.Stephen B: bone marrow. Bone marrow. BONE MARROW!!!!

Marianne S.Marianne Smith: Highly recommend sesame eggplant with saag paneer. Delish!

Max's Wine Dive is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

10. Max's Wine Dive

8.2
4720 Washington Ave Ste B (at Shepherd Dr), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Rachel M.Rachel Matthews: The creme brûlée French toast and chicken fried ribeye are out of this world delicious.

Sarah J.Sarah Jones: Best egg sandwich on the planet... Would give my left arm for one of these!

Anthony W.Anthony Williams: F what u heard crime brûlée French toast and fried chicken wangz go dine!!!

Soma Sushi is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

11. Soma Sushi

7.3
4820 Washington Ave (at Durham Dr.), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Great atmosphere, sushi is a little over-rated, but still a great venue!

Laura C.Laura Chan: Best desserts

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Blue Bar at Brenner's on the Bayou is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

12. Blue Bar at Brenner's on the Bayou

8.1
1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · Washington Avenue - Memorial Park · No tips or reviews
El Tiempo Cantina - Washington is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

13. El Tiempo Cantina - Washington

8.3
5602 Washington Ave (at T.C. Jester Blvd.), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Anna P.Anna P: Fajitas are the best - get half and half, so you can try chicken and beef!

Sydney S.Sydney Scardino: One word - margaritas. Do it.

Jay C.Jay C: Try to avoid the roaches!

Cafe Brussels is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

14. Cafe Brussels

8.2
1718 Houston Ave (at Crockett St), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · Washington Avenue - Memorial Park · 15 tips and reviews

Alicia E.Alicia Earnest: Amazing place! The escargot mussels and beers are awesome!

Stephen S.Stephen Schwarz: Houston Avenue location

DesireéDesireé: Soft live music for brunch. Try the Epinard Quiche (spinach quiche).

Mary'z Lebanese Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Special Occasions in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

15. Mary'z Lebanese Cuisine

7.8
4500 Washington Ave Ste 200, Houston, TX
Lebanese Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Annie B.Annie Bohlander: Halloumi cheese is amazing, maryz hummus, all of the shawarma plates and sandwiches are great and the fries are nice too

SamaSama: Cozy place the food is good and the hooka too. The seating are comfortable. Friendly staff ❤

Robyn P.Robyn Pass: The service is very good here, good balance of not bothering you and keeping you with a drink. The food is delicious and portions are good size. They offer hookah outside!