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The 10 Best Restaurants Near Me in East Side

1. The Teapot Depot

4.1

Excellent(3)

$$$$

• American • Highlands

Tea Room and Boutique! We offer our full menu, daily specials and family meals!Come shop our Boutique and have lunch too! We have an amazing Creamy Chicken Spaghetti and our Chicken Salad is loaded with Grapes and Walnuts plus we have so many specialty sandwiches to choose from. We have a beautiful flower pot pie topped with puff pastry & a fresh flower! We host Private Parties such as Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, Bunco Parties, Girls Night, etc. We are located along side the Railroad tracks in Highlands, TX. When the train goes by you can feel the nostalgia of The Teapot Depot! Come see what makes us Unique & Trendy! We would love to have you!

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2. Hudson House - River Oaks

4.7

Exceptional(827)

$$$$

• American • River Oaks

Booked 112 times today

With its East Coast-inspired “old-school casual” design and menu, Hudson House offers straightforward, timeless American dishes for lunch and dinner. Oysters are flown in daily and are best paired with their legendary “World’s Coldest Martinis."

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3. Street To Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(1322)

$$$$

• Thai • East End

Booked 18 times today

Enjoy unapologetically authentic Thai food in the East End. All food is made from scratch by native Thai chef and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Texas Benchawan Jabthong Painter.Chef Benchawan and her husband—who also spend time in their Bangkok home each year—have painstakingly built out a restaurant that would fit into Bangkok’s hip Thong Lor neighborhood, but they have located it in Houston. Expect trendy Thai vibes, music, strong cocktails and an adventurous wine list to accompany Chef Benchawan’s acclaimed dishes.When booking your reservation, all children—regardless of age—must be included in the head count. The largest party Street to Kitchen can accommodate is 6 people. If more than 6, you can arrange a private Thai tasting menu, including a minimum spend. Please contact us via email at eatthai@streettokitchen.org to schedule.

4. Angies Pizza

4.7

Exceptional(64)

$$$$

• Pizzeria • Heights / Washington

Booked 63 times today

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5. ChopnBlok

4.8

Exceptional(1323)

$$$$

• African • Montrose

Booked 89 times today

Created by 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef Nominee, Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk is a nationally acclaimed restaurant that carefully unveils the West African culinary experience, serving fresh proteins, vegetables, grains, and beverages that are prepared under a West African flavor profile, packaged in a local, contemporary fashion.Freshness and integrity are embedded in our culture. We selectively source our ingredients and work with partners to procure natural, high-quality meats and vegetables.At its core, ChòpnBlọk is the cultural crossroads where local communities and West African culinary traditions intersect, to deliver a convenient, hospitable food experience with exquisite taste.

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6. Bludorn

4.8

Exceptional(365)

$$$$

• American • Montrose

Booked 70 times today

Nestled in the heart of Montrose Chef Aaron Bludorn roots himself in the Gulf serving New American, French-inspired fare with passion and integrity. The menus are comprised of seasonally rotating dishes, global wines, and handcrafted cocktails served in this neighborhood landmark.

7. Rosie Cannonball

4.7

Exceptional(494)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Montrose

Booked 60 times today

*Starting Tuesday, July 7, Rosie Cannonball will be open until 10:30pm. Our Reverse Happy Hour will take place nightly from 9:30-10:30pm, now featuring half-off pizza and wine.*At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill.The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire.Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers. The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food.Chef de Cuisine: Melven BatocabeGeneral Manager: Ricardo FloresGoodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil

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8. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

4.7

Exceptional(3538)

$$$$

• Mexican • East Side

Booked 83 times today

The Original Ninfa's on NavigationLocated on Navigation Boulevard just minutes from the heart of downtown Houston, the Original Ninfa's was all started with Mama Ninfa Laurenzo's creative TexMex recipes. These led to the introduction of fajitas & Mexican cuisine to North America which gained immediate success.If you're looking for a Houston Mexican restaurant, Ninfa's on Navigation is not only a local icon, having serviced politicians, celebrities & even visiting royalty, their Mexican food is unbeatable. Chef Patti Delgado uses only top quality ingredients, like Mama Ninfa herself did, & fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood like red snapper, jumbo shrimp & more.Voted Best Margaritas, you can enjoy Ninfaritas on the outdoor deck, dine on the best Mexican dishes & fajitas around and truly enjoy the great restaurant experience.

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9. BCN Taste & Tradition

4.8

Exceptional(2570)

$$$$

• Spanish • Montrose

Booked 36 times today

BCN Taste & Tradition, the name gives a nod to Barcelona and the meld of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. Chef Luis Roger relocated from Girona, Spain - trained under Michelin Chef Ferran Adria at elBulli- and taught at the renowned culinary school Aula Gastronomica de l’Emporada. Located on a 1920’s era Victorian home in the trendy Montrose/Museum District (4210 Roseland St.). BCN Taste & Tradition will recreate an authentic Spanish style dining experience with unparalleled service. The menu showcases all the fantastic, cutting-edge haute cuisine that put Spain on the world stage. Credit card info required for reservations larger than 5 guests. A $50/person fee will be charged if you are unable to cancel within 48 of your scheduled time or if your party decreases in size within 24 of your reservation. No fee will be assessed for transferring the reservation to a different name.

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10. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(7329)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse Houston is a premier fine‑dining destination located in the heart of Downtown Houston, just steps from Minute Maid Park, Discovery Green, and the city’s central business district. Serving as a cornerstone of Houston’s upscale dining scene, this iconic steakhouse is a favorite for pre‑ and post‑game dining, business entertaining, convention guests, and special occasion celebrations near Toyota Center and the George R. Brown Convention Center.The acclaimed menu showcases USDA Prime beef, including expertly prepared Ribeye, New York Strip, Porterhouse, and Filet Mignon, alongside Colorado organic lamb chops, live Maine lobster, Australian rock lobster tail.The elegant Piano Lounge & Bar welcomes both diners and cocktail guests, offering nightly live entertainment, handcrafted cocktails and after‑dinner drinks. An award‑winning wine list featuring more than 1,000 selections complements the menu, making Vic & Anthony’s a standout among Houston steakhouses.

Best restaurants near me in East Side

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1. The Teapot Depot

2. Hudson House - River Oaks

3. Street To Kitchen

4. Angies Pizza

5. ChopnBlok

6. Bludorn

7. Rosie Cannonball

8. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

9. BCN Taste & Tradition

10. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse - Houston

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