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EXPLORE | | | | | | | 11112 Westheimer Rd
Houston,
TX
77042
713-783-3985 | | | | | Description: WEST HOUSTON. Golden-hued pine tables, booths, and wine racks impart a rustic warmth to this engaging bistro, which confidently creates comfort-food dishes in the best French tradition. "Le Cep" is the trunk of a grapevine, the most basic, deep-rooted part of the plant, and it's a worthy metaphor for the restaurant's cuisine. Taste the kitchen's skills in pan-roasted boar medallions, slow-braised short ribs, bouillabaisse, coq au vin, and roasted rabbit in mustard sauce. Ideal for a romantic dinner for two or a lazy lunch.
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| 2525 W Loop Frwy S
Houston,
TX
77027
713-297-4383 | | | | | Description: GALLERIA. Beautifully appointed in rich, polished woods and distinguished by sleek lines and the contrast of light and dark tones, Bistro Moderne is as classy as its name indicates. Its cuisine modern French with Texas touches is similarly upscale. Whet your palate with ostrich carpaccio or smoked duck tarte tatin before sampling braised rabbit, roasted monkfish, hanger steak dressed with Bordelaise sauce, or pistachio-crusted venison medallions. They'll lead perfectly towards desserts as dramatic as a chocolate-hazelnut bombe with orange caramel sauce or as simple as classic profiteroles.
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| 217 S Ave G
Humble,
TX
77338
281-446-6717 | | | | | Description: HUMBLE. "Humble" may be its location, but this elegant French eatery is anything but. Housed in what was once a Pentecostal church, Chez Nous offers authentic French countryside dining in the heart of Texas. Charming decor, first-class service, and a wine list that boasts fine French vintages further the superb dining experience. House specialties include escargot in garlic butter sauce, mesquite-grilled veal chop, tournedos Rossini, shrimp Provençal, and roast rack of young lamb. Well worth the drive to suburban Houston.
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| 3410 Montrose Blvd
Houston,
TX
77006
713-524-7999 | | | | | Description: MONTROSE. This intimate inn was a private mansion until 1979, and its romantic dining room is marked by a cozy library/sitting area and a walnut-paneled bar. The inspired French menu, subject of rave reviews by local and national publications, features fresh regional ingredients. Representative entrees include Texas quail stuffed with wild rice, roasted Muscovy duck, and roasted rack of Colorado lamb with provincial herbs. Be sure to save room for dessert palette de chocolat and a marquise laced with Grand Marnier are delights not to be missed.
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| 1420 Eldridge Pkwy
Houston,
TX
77077
832-379-8322 | | | | | Description: WEST HOUSTON. Wine racks, framed oil paintings, and warm, enveloping colors set an intimate, romantic scene at popular Le Mistral. Time-tested family recipes are prepared from scratch, and diners revel in the medley of flavors and textures. Provençal cuisine is the standard, and main courses include rack of lamb, roasted veal chop, seared Chilean sea bass with basil risotto, and filet mignon in a pinot noir-black cherry reduction. Cap everything with one of their incredible chocolate souffles, served in an individual size with homemade whipped cream. Plenty of French wines carry the theme to a delicious conclusion.
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| 4 Riverway
Houston,
TX
77056
713-871-8177 | | | | | Description: GALLERIA. Elegantly detailed with Asian art and ceramics, this pristine hotel dining room is an offshoot of the original Los Angeles establishment. Its stellar reputation finds expression in Houston in an inventive menu laced with French and Asian influences. Tasting menus are prominent, and wine pairings are available. Representative dishes include roasted quail with celery-apple whipped potatoes, braised boneless beef short ribs, Maine lobster seafood pot au feu, and yellow fin tuna with sweet corn-herb risotto and tomato saffron truffle dressing.
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| 5115 Westheimer Rd
Houston,
TX
77056-5501
713-963-8067 | | | | | Description: GALLERIA. Tucked inside Saks, this desirable eatery offers a unique cuisine that blends New American, French, and even Southwestern influences, making executive chef Pedro Silva one of the city's most talked about culinary artists. The elegant atmosphere, befitting a restaurant set in a world-class department store, makes Ruggles a favorite with discriminating crowds and with diners interested in a romantic dinner for two. Featured entrees include angel hair with grilled Angus tenderloin, seared Gulf snapper with shrimp and avocado, and chipotle-rubbed Australian lamb chops.
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