Things to Do in Midtown, Houston Midtown Houston offers Cajun, soul food, and Vietnamese restaurants, with The Breakfast Klub, Buffalo Soldiers National Museum, and Brennan's of Houston as notable spots.
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My Flaming Heart ★ 4.7 · 182
Quirky shop featuring unique jewelry, pinup girl-type dresses & vintage cowboy boots, plus folk art.
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 8 PM Where to eat & drink in Midtown
Pub Fiction ★ 4.4 · 2.1k· $20–30
No-frills English-inspired pub serving pints & whiskies alongside classic pub grub & Indian dishes.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 10 AM – 12 AM
Sun 10 AM – 12 AM
Jinya Ramen Bar - Midtown ★ 4.8 · 11.4k· $20–30
Modern casual chain known for its tonkotsu ramen noodle soup & other Japanese dishes.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 2 AM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
The Breakfast Klub ★ 4.7 · 10.1k· $20–30
Hotspot for diner-style American eats & stick-to-your-ribs soul food including chicken & waffles.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2 PM
Sat 8 AM – 2 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2 PM
The Continental Club ★ 4.6 · 784· $10–20
Featuring an expansive patio, this kitschy watering hole with drink deals hosts DJs & local bands.
Dave's Hot Chicken ★ 4.8 · 4.9k· $10–20
Mon–Thu 10:30 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat 10:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun 10:30 AM – 12 AM
Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen ★ 4.6 · 5.5k· $20–30
Vibrant destination offering potent margaritas, as well as familiar Tex-Mex dishes.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 10 PM
Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 10 AM – 12 AM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Cali Sandwich & Pho ★ 4.6 · 1.5k· $10–20
Snug, no-frills eatery featuring Vietnamese sandwiches, noodle soups & other traditional dishes.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 8 PM
Sun Closed
Josephine's ★ 4.6 · 709· $20–70
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Fri 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails ★ 4.5 · 604· $10–20
Chill, trendy spot with chic design elements offering gourmet coffee alongside artisanal cocktails.
Coco Crepes & Coffee ★ 4.5 · 1.7k
European-style cafe serving sweet & savory crepes, coffee & tea with optional outdoor seating.
Brennan's of Houston ★ 4.6 · 3.3k· $50–100
New Orleans character & cuisine shine at this decadent eatery serving turtle soup, oysters & more.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM
Retrospect Coffee Bar ★ 4.6 · 982· $1–10
Small venue with locally roasted coffee, craft beer & wine plus crepes, paninis & outdoor seating.
Kefita Coffee ★ 4.8 · 293· $1–20
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Gloria's Latin Cuisine ★ 4.4 · 4.4k· $20–30
Family-friendly chain featuring Salvadoran & Tex-Mex favorites, plus mojitos & margaritas.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
La Calle ★ 4.5 · 1.3k· $10–20
Mon–Wed 9 AM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 9 AM – 3 AM
Sat 9 AM – 3 AM
Sun 9 AM – 12 AM Planning time in Midtown?
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1 Pub Fiction 2 Jinya Ramen Bar - Midtown 3 The Breakfast Klub 4 The Continental Club 5 Dave's Hot Chicken 6 Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Kitchen 7 Cali Sandwich & Pho 8 Josephine's 9 My Flaming Heart 10 Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails Ready to plan Midtown? Turn these Midtown picks into a day-by-day Houston plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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