John's Guidebook
Food Scene
Local restaurants
This restaurant is a Houston staple. Great Mexican near the house. If you are looking for great Tex-Mex this is THE spot!
265 locals recommend
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation
2704 Navigation BlvdThis restaurant is a Houston staple. Great Mexican near the house. If you are looking for great Tex-Mex this is THE spot!
Hole in the wall very close to the house that has AMAZING breakfast tacos and great pastries! If you haven’t had breakfast tacos before you HAVE to go here!
6 locals recommend
La Reynera Panaderia Bakery
4120 McKinney StHole in the wall very close to the house that has AMAZING breakfast tacos and great pastries! If you haven’t had breakfast tacos before you HAVE to go here!
Alfred's Burger House
723 Telephone RdMy favorite local burger joint! Just blocks from the house.
Awesome casual Italian 2 blocks from the house. I love their pizza, pasta, and sandwiches!
19 locals recommend
Mandola's Deli
4105 Leeland StAwesome casual Italian 2 blocks from the house. I love their pizza, pasta, and sandwiches!
Amazing beer, UNBELIEVABLE artisan wild game hotdogs! 5 min from house. They have a huge covered patio with glass garage doors. Also tons of outdoor picnic table seating.
120 locals recommend
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StAmazing beer, UNBELIEVABLE artisan wild game hotdogs! 5 min from house. They have a huge covered patio with glass garage doors. Also tons of outdoor picnic table seating.
Nancy's Hustle
2704 Polk StUpscale renown restaurant near the house. Great date night spot!
My go to coffee shop right by the house! They have TONS of games to play and also games you can purchase. They also have good options for lunch.
25 locals recommend
Coral Sword
1318 Telephone RdMy go to coffee shop right by the house! They have TONS of games to play and also games you can purchase. They also have good options for lunch.
Local coffee shop and bar really cool vibe! Great for daytime and nighttime. They have some good food too!
43 locals recommend
Bohemeo's
708 Telephone RdLocal coffee shop and bar really cool vibe! Great for daytime and nighttime. They have some good food too!
Brothers Taco House
1604 Emancipation AveFlakey's Pizza
1275 Milby StReally good cheesy pizza right by the house!
Huynh Restaurant
912 St Emanuel StGreat Vietnamese!
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
5839 Westheimer RdBest steak in Houston.
Georgia James
3503 Westheimer RdFantastic steakhouse by Houston famous chef Chris Shepard.
Wonderful steak and seafood. Great downtown atmosphere.
77 locals recommend
Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse
1510 Texas AveWonderful steak and seafood. Great downtown atmosphere.
Rodeo Goat
2105 Dallas StChamp-Burger
304 Sampson St
Boheme
307 Fairview StHearsay Market Square
218 Travis StWeights + Measures
2808 Caroline StPhenomenal meats. They have an in house butcher. This place is legally allowed to sell REAL Kobe Beef. If you want fancy upscale steak this is your place to go!
73 locals recommend
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
1814 Washington AvePhenomenal meats. They have an in house butcher. This place is legally allowed to sell REAL Kobe Beef. If you want fancy upscale steak this is your place to go!
Bars/ Nightclubs
Places to get good beer during the day and legit night spots.
Awesome bar close to the house. There are a ton of bars on St Emanuel. Perfect for bar hopping.
32 locals recommend
Neil's Bahr
2006 Walker StAwesome bar close to the house. There are a ton of bars on St Emanuel. Perfect for bar hopping.
Another bar close to the house on St. Emanuel. This has a turf area with soccer goals (cause it’s right next to the pro soccer stadium) so you can play with friends. It gets more fun the more drunk you get.
56 locals recommend
Pitch 25
2120 Walker StreetAnother bar close to the house on St. Emanuel. This has a turf area with soccer goals (cause it’s right next to the pro soccer stadium) so you can play with friends. It gets more fun the more drunk you get.
Moon Tower Inn
3004 Canal StLittle Woodrow's Eado
801 Walker St8th Wonder Brewery
2202 Dallas StEast End Hardware
3005 Leeland StLa Carafe
813 Congress StTruck Yard
2118 Lamar StSaint Arnold Brewing Company
2000 Lyons AveWest Alabama Ice House
1919 W Alabama StPresent Company
1318 Westheimer RdAnvil Bar & Refuge
1424 Westheimer RdPoison Girl Cocktail Lounge
1641 Westheimer RdAxelrad Beer Garden
1517 Alabama StClutch Bar
5334 Washington AveBottled Blonde - Houston
4901 Washington AvenueHandlebar
5219 Washington AveLincoln Bar
5110 Washington AveHeights Bier Garten
1433 N Shepherd DrPorch Swing Pub
69 Heights BlvdClé
2301 Main StKirby Ice House
3333 Eastside StThe Sporting Club
5102 Washington AvenueDrift
1207 W 20th StBungalow Heights
1919 Beall StInstagrammable Places/ Parks
Awesome spots to take pics for the gram and great parks in cool areas with great views.
Houston Graffiti Building
2011 Chartres StVery instagrammable spot really close to the house.
Right around the corner from the Houston graffiti. Also a great spot for group pics.
79 locals recommend
Graffiti Park
2102 Leeland StRight around the corner from the Houston graffiti. Also a great spot for group pics.
Eleanor Tinsley Park
18-3600 Allen PkwyBuffalo Bayou Park
Memorial DriveBuffalo Bayou Park Cistern
105-B Sabine StDiscovery Green
1500 McKinney StDowntown Houston Tunnel System
909 Fannin StMarket Square Park
301 Milam StWe Love Houston Sign
2202 Dallas StGiant Beatles Statues
2202 Dallas StreetRothko Chapel
3900 Yupon StHermann Park
6001 Fannin StMemorial Park
6501 Memorial DrAttractions
BBVA Compass Stadium
2200 Texas AveToyota Center
1510 Polk StMinute Maid Park
501 Crawford StNRG Stadium
NRG ParkwayThe Galleria
5085 Westheimer Rd
Houston Zoo
6200 Hermann Park Dr
The Houston Museum of Natural Science
5555 Hermann Park DrChildren's Museum of Houston
1500 Binz StDowntown Aquarium
410 Bagby StRice University
6100 Main StRice Stadium
6100 Main StUniversity of Houston
4300 Calhoun RdTDECU Stadium