A diverse selection of restaurants reveals itself after a short stroll through the Museum District of Houston. Family-owned cafes and regional restaurant chains serve clients from near and far. For residents of Museum BLVD, some of these restaurants can be reached within 15 minutes on foot.
Monarch Bistro
Diplomat Exhibit: Monarch (15-minute walk)
Located within the elite Hotel Zaza, Monarch Bistro offers stylish fine dining to its international guests, as well as Houston locals. With menu items such as Duckfat Sous Vide Chicken and Everything Bagel Crusted Bay of Fundy Salmon, the restaurant is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. It later transforms into a celebrated nightlife destination complete with bottle service and DJs.
Location: 5701 Main St., Houston, Texas 77005
Hours: Monday through Thursday - 6:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday and Saturday - 6:30 to 2 a.m. and Sunday - 6:30 a.m. to midnight.
Spanish Village
Seasoned Exhibit: Spanish Village (10-minute walk)
As a place that describes itself as "the best Tex-Mex restaurant in the Houston, TX area," Spanish Village has plenty of patrons who agree with that assessment. The restaurant has served the city for more than five decades and customers frequently compliment the salsa, carnitas, enchiladas and margaritas.
Location: 4720 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Green Seed Vegan
Botanical Exhibit: Green Seed Vegan (12-minute walk)
Houstonians searching for a healthy menu may find satisfaction at Green Seed Vegan. Once a food truck, this café has evolved into a destination for fresh natural fare. The menu features items such as "rockin" tacos, cauliflower nuggets and burgers made with buckwheat quinoa patties. Customers can also wash down their plant-based dishes with smoothies and juices from a creative elixir bar.
Location: 4320 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004
Hours: Monday through Saturday - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Little Bigs
Miniature Art Exhibit: Little Bigs (15-minute walk)
"Little bites with big flavor" could have been another name for this tasty eatery. Little Bigs has moved a mile south from its original northern Montrose location, making more room for its increasing customer base. Slider choices such as ground beef, pulled pork and buffalo chicken can be paired with Houston-brewed beers or classic shakes and malts.
Location: 4621 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Hours: Sunday through Wednesday - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Friday and Saturday - 11 a.m. to midnight.
Reggae Hut
Island Exhibit: Reggae Hut (10-minute walk)
It's a Caribbean getaway at a Houston-based café. From the same ownership as the celebrated restaurant the breakfast klub, Reggae Hut brings island flavor to its stretch of Almeda Road. This imaginative eatery has Jamaican-inspired dishes like Jerk Chicken and Curry Goat, backed by homemade beverages like ginger beer and sorrel.
Location: 4814 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77004
Hours: Monday through Saturday - 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whether you’re in the mood for familiar go-to foods, or inventive fusion meals, there are many restaurant options near Museum BLVD. The community was created to bring fashionable but affordable living to a pulsating center of urban culture. Contact the Sales Office to learn more.
