Houston's Hot List
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston Editor
Looking for some ideas for a good time in Houston this week? Our editors have compiled a list of restaurants, bars and other outings that are ideal for a romantic date or a night on the town with friends.
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Cullen's Upscale American Grille
11500 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX
Casual sophistication comes to Clear Lake in a big way with this grand restaurant specializing in prime rib, short ribs and fresh seafood, plus try their signature salads, fresh pasta and hearth burgers. Live music and an outdoor patio make it great for lingering with a drink. -
Open City
2416 Brazos St, Ste A, Houston, TX
Midtown restaurant and rooftop bar for upscale American fare, late-night cocktails and stunning skyline view. -
VOICE Restaurant & Lounge
220 Main Street, Houston, TX
Hotel Icon's lobby restaurant adds lip service to the upscale offerings for New American cuisine in downtown Houston. -
The Treehouse
1611 Lamar St, Houston, TX
Tequila bar above The Grove with towering, Tarzan-like views of downtown. -
The Laff Stop
526 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX
Heavy-hitting comics, both national and local, in a comfortable place to laugh and drink. -
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford St, Houston, TX
This $250 million downtown ballpark is a hit with fans enamored of its retro styling, up-close seating and retractable roof. -
B.U.S. Bar
1800 Texas St, Houston, TX
Top spot for drinks and socializing before and after an Astros game. -
Warehouse Live
813 St. Emanuel Street, Houston, TX
Warehouse District music venue for big name touring acts and up-and-coming bands. -
Citizen Lounge
4606 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Exclusive, upscale lounge in the Heights boasting a more moneyed and mature crowd than other nearby Midtown spots. -
Museum District Day
Explore your favorite Houston museums, discover new sites and watch special exhibitions, activities and performances for free on Saturday, September 20, from 10am to 5pm. -
Rock the Dock
Live music next to the bay at the Kemah Boardwalk every Thursday evening through August, featuring great Texas sounds including R&B, pop, rock and blues. -
Star Fleet Entertainment Yachts
280 Grove Rd, Kemah, TX
Sailing into the sunset isn't that hard to do with this Kemah charter service. -
Sam Houston Race Park
7575 North Sam Houston Pkwy, Houston, TX
If horse racing is the sport of kings, this race park is Houston's jewel in the crown.
