Restaurants

Sorrento Ristorante - Houston's Italian Restaurant

located at 415 Westheimer and Whitney, nestled in the heart of the Montrose area between Montrose and Taft.

Voted Most Popular and highest ranked by Opentable.com in October, 2008.

Magnolia Bar & Grill, 6000 Richmond Ave Houston, TX 77057
(713) 781-6207

True Louisiana bayou cooking- savor succulent mouth-watering crawfish!

• Catfish and Cajun Creole
• Live Music, Sunday Brunch
• Catering Services

Rated one of the top ten restaurants by Houston Chronicle readers and one of America's top 50 by GQ, the Magnolia Bar & Grill is dedicated to the preservation of good south Louisiana cajun-creole cooking. If you are in search of the best gumbos in town, you'll find it at the Magnolia. You can also savor catfish, jumbo shrimp, Louisiana fried oysters, frogs legs, soft shell crabs and a variety crawfish (now in seacon). Fresh oyster bar, premium cigars, fine wines, prime steaks, plus a large variety of fresh gulf seafood prepared with time honored Louisiana traditions. Join them for Sunday Brunch featuring cajun and creole specialties, made to order omelettes, Belgium waffles and much more.

http://www.magnolia-grill.com/ 

Pappadeux, 2525 South Loop West @ So. Main
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 665-3155
FAX (713) 668-8970

Where to go for Fresh seafood and Festive night outs!

http://www.pappadeaux.com/pdxlocations.htm

Lounges

Gravitas, Restaurant & Lounge, 807 Taft, Houston, TX 77019

One of our favorite date spots! Gravitas definitely sets the standard when it comes to fine dining. They offer a new and exciting culinary experience consisting of American Bistro Style cuisine. The atmosphere almost makes you feel like you're in LA because its so laid back, yet still sophisticated. With their chalk board menu and elegant lighting, you're also surrounded by great customer service, art and the best choices in wine. They have a side bar/lounge for the sports fans, and if you have an elite group looking to hold a networking or cocktail event, Gravitas has a private banquet room that holds between 75-80 mingling guests. 

Founded by renowned Chefs, Scott Tycer and Jason Gould, Gravitas has won many awards and recognition for its outstanding quality of food, hospitality and service. Strictly for the cool....

http://www.gravitasrestaurant.com/

Winebars

So Vino Wine Bar and Bistro

507 Westheimer Road | Houston, TX 77006 | T 713.524.1000

So Vino highlights the unique tastes and styles of Southern Hemisphere wines. The pairing of stellar wines with new interpretations of traditional world cuisine is the passion of co-founder Elizabeth Abraham.

They now feature a full bar, stocked with premium liquors. Try some of their great new cocktails, perhaps before wine with dinner.

http://www.sovinowines.com/