H-town by Lys
Food Scene
Tiny Boxwoods
3614 W Alabama StThis place is a little treasure.
Brenner's on the Bayou
1 Birdsall StFancy, great for special occasions. Wonderful view!
Saba's Grill & Wok
5413 S Braeswood BlvdNearby and totally kosher Chinese/Israeli fusion
Fancy kosher and close. Moody vibe for the wine bar part. Best suited for grown-ups. $$$$
Genesis Steakhouse & Wine Bar
80 Braeswood SquareFancy kosher and close. Moody vibe for the wine bar part. Best suited for grown-ups. $$$$
Akiko
Best sushi in town and closest to our place.
A local favorite that was featured on GMA, so be prepared for a wait during peak hours, but the chilaquiles are AMAZING!
6 locals recommend
Dandelion Cafe
5405 Bellaire BlvdA local favorite that was featured on GMA, so be prepared for a wait during peak hours, but the chilaquiles are AMAZING!
Maharaja Bhog
8338 Southwest FwyIt's a cultural and dining experience.
Have you ever tried Ethiopian food? This is the time.
9 locals recommend
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant & Lounge
6800 Southwest FwyHave you ever tried Ethiopian food? This is the time.
Teotihuacán Mexican Café
No trip to H-town is complete without getting your Texican eats on. Enjoy!
Sightseeing
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrThe Rienzi Mansion is a part of the museum and worth checking out https://www.mfah.org/visit/rienzi.
20 locals recommend
Rienzi, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1406 Kirby DrThe Rienzi Mansion is a part of the museum and worth checking out https://www.mfah.org/visit/rienzi.
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park DrWaterwall
2800 Post Oak BlvdParks & Nature
It's an escape from the city, right in the middle of the city, and it is one of my favorite places to hike and walk in Houston.
188 locals recommend
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway DrIt's an escape from the city, right in the middle of the city, and it is one of my favorite places to hike and walk in Houston.
This is the closest places to wander in nature, go for hike, have a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
9 locals recommend
Willow Waterhole Greenspace
5300 S Willow DrThis is the closest places to wander in nature, go for hike, have a picnic and enjoy the outdoors.
Memorial Park
6501 Memorial DrArts & Culture
It's a cistern turned art installation - very cool place. Doesn't take long to tour it and worth the stop.
126 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StIt's a cistern turned art installation - very cool place. Doesn't take long to tour it and worth the stop.
Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StColor Factory
3303 Kirby DrThis is sooooo much fun. A little spendy, but worth it.
Essentials
Randalls
2225 Louisiana StWalmart Neighborhood Market
9700 Hillcroft StCVS
Walgreens
Shopping
It's an outdoor strip mall with a mix of essentials (Target, Starbucks,) lots of restaurants, an outlet or two, and services. It's only about 3 miles from my place, so it's super convenient.
55 locals recommend
Meyerland Plaza
420 Meyerland PlzIt's an outdoor strip mall with a mix of essentials (Target, Starbucks,) lots of restaurants, an outlet or two, and services. It's only about 3 miles from my place, so it's super convenient.
Rice Village
2376 Rice BoulevardHipster and cool shopping and eating spot that's not a mall
The Galleria
5085 Westheimer RdHighland Village
4055 Westheimer RdDrinks & Nightlife
Axelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StBeer. Lots of beer. Cool space.