Stu’s guidebook
Food scene
Breathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers in this glass treehouse. Cuisines that explore the flavors and energy of Mexico.
Flora
3422 Allen ParkwayBreathtaking park views and 40+ chandeliers in this glass treehouse. Cuisines that explore the flavors and energy of Mexico.
Antidote
729 Studewood StVery close in walking distance.
EQ Heights
1030 Heights BlvdNice walk for coffee and pastries.
Hip spot dishing up brunch & creative New American eats, plus craft cocktails & a robust wine list.
29 locals recommend
Bludorn Restaurant
807 Taft StreetHip spot dishing up brunch & creative New American eats, plus craft cocktails & a robust wine list.
Postino Uptown Park
1151 Uptown Park BoulevardAn industrial winecafé offering unique wines and simply scrumptious food.
Relaxed, brick-lined restaurant with traditional Southern comfort food & happy hours.
9 locals recommend
Killen’s
101 Heights BoulevardRelaxed, brick-lined restaurant with traditional Southern comfort food & happy hours.
Trendy, industrial-chic venue offering a robust wine list & locally sourced New American cuisine.
14 locals recommend
Savoir
1344 Yale StreetTrendy, industrial-chic venue offering a robust wine list & locally sourced New American cuisine.
Escalante's is proud to serve our guests the finest Tex-Mex & Tequilas in Houston.
12 locals recommend
Escalante's
4053 Westheimer RdEscalante's is proud to serve our guests the finest Tex-Mex & Tequilas in Houston.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.
43 locals recommend
The FLAT
1701 Commonwealth StFunky, no-frills nightspot with celebrated DJs, a chill lounge area & bar fare in a converted house.
Entertainment & Activities
Buy your tickets online, best theater in Houston and short drive to downtown.
120 locals recommend
AMC Dine-in Houston 8
510 Texas AveBuy your tickets online, best theater in Houston and short drive to downtown.
Italian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.
16 locals recommend
Pinstripes
3300 Kirby DrItalian-American fare, bowling & bocce in a sprawling space with indoor & outdoor seating & a bar.
Restored early-1900s movie theater available for private events, with marquee & film projector.
26 locals recommend
The Heights Theater
339 W 19th StRestored early-1900s movie theater available for private events, with marquee & film projector.
Shopping
Tootsies
2601 Westheimer RdBest women's store in Houston, and not in a mall. Short drive.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market IP, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections.
450 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
515 Elgin StWhole Foods Market IP, Inc. is an American multinational supermarket chain headquartered in Austin, Texas, which sells products free from hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. A USDA Certified Organic grocer in the United States, the chain is popularly known for its organic selections.
H-E-B
5895 San Felipe StGreat grocery store.
Parks & Nature
Buffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3 mile long municipal park located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston, Texas. With a total area of 160 acres, Buffalo Bayou Park stretches from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive.
549 locals recommend
Buffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveBuffalo Bayou Park is a 2.3 mile long municipal park located along the banks of the Buffalo Bayou near Downtown Houston, Texas. With a total area of 160 acres, Buffalo Bayou Park stretches from Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive.