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An upper-scale restaurant that serves food from South America, the Americas is decorated in a rain forest motif and is considered one of Houston’s best restaurants. One of the specialties here is the grilled tenderloin and the 'chileno' which is a broiled Chilean sea bass served with sweet corn and bread. A live band plays and it is open for both lunch and dinner.

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An upper-scale restaurant that serves food from South America, the Americas is decorated in a rain forest motif and is considered one of Houston’s best restaurants. One of the specialties here is the grilled tenderloin and the 'chileno' which is a broiled Chilean sea bass served with sweet corn and bread. A live band plays and it is open for both lunch and dinner.

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Offering courtyard view, Brennan’s specializes in Creole Cuisine, with a special emphasis on seafood and steaks. The decor is elegant and the service excellent. Specialties include rouxless and turtle soup. It is open for lunch and dinner and offers a special Sunday brunch. Reservations suggested but not required. However reservations are required to be seated at the chef's table.

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Maxim’s specializes in continental and French cuisine. The atmosphere is enhanced by a piano bar and is characterized by an elegant feel. Semi-formal to formal dress is appropriate and reservations are suggested. Closed on Sundays.

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Le Café Royal is an upscale restaurant specializing in American cuisine. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and reservation are accepted but not required.

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Located in the Alden-Houston Hotel, this restaurant is small yet comfortable and the service is excellent. Under the guidance of the current chef, Ryan Pera, the kitchen at 17 churns out mouth-watering dishes such as the Pan Roasted Chicken or Steak. But if you're willing to try something different, then go for the Ahi Tuna with Oxtail. Reservations are recommended.

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Achille’s features live music and Italian cuisine, and is open for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu available.

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Featuring live jazz, Baich’s Bar and Grill offers American food, with an emphasis on burgers. Reservation suggested, but not required. Open for lunch and dinner.

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A combination of Italian and tropical architecture, Estancia Grill offers South American and International cuisine. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant also offers live music on weekends.

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Offering authentic Mexican food, Armando's is back in business in River Oaks after a seven-year hiatus. Amongst the delicious dishes on offer are the magnificent ceviche, sublime grilled snapper and the signature queso flameado. The decor is elegant; furnitures are upholstered in dark fabrics and magnificent chandeliers hang from the ceiling, casting a warm soft glow on the diners.

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This Italian restaurant is quite popular with the locals and extremely busy during lunch hours. It serves an array of excellent pasta dishes along with many other specialties. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable and live music is played on Sundays during brunch. Reservations for the Sunday brunch is essential. There is no dinner service on Sundays and no lunch is available on Saturdays.

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Barbecue Inn specializes in American cuisine: barbecue, seafood, and steaks. Open for lunch and dinner.

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Open for lunch and dinner, Campioni’s specializes in Italian cuisine. Reservation necessary for groups.

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Open for lunch and dinner, the Cheesecake Factory offers a variety of different foods, with an emphasis placed on desserts: cheesecakes of all kinds.

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This barbecue place is run by Chef Monica Pope and dishes include spicy mince lamb wraps with dried fruit and almonds; fried pepperoncini stuffed with cream cheese and smoked all-natural brisket.

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Specializing in European and Irish cuisine, Claddagh is open for lunch and dinner. Address: 5757 Westheimer Road #105, Houston TX 77057 Telephone: +1 713 789 4858 Type: European, Irish