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The Menil Collection, a historic art museum with nearly 19,000 pieces, and Buffalo Bayou Park, a 160-acre green space with views of the Houston skyline. Dining options include Chapultepec Lupita, a Tex-Mex joint known for bargain prices and dozens of tequilas.

The Menil Collection, a historic art museum with nearly 19,000 pieces, and Buffalo Bayou Park, a 160-acre green space with views of the Houston skyline. Dining options include Chapultepec Lupita, a Tex-Mex joint known for bargain prices and dozens of tequilas.

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Top things to do in Montrose

  • Menil Collection in Montrose, Houston

    Menil Collection

    ★ 4.6 · 4.4k
    Art Museum

    Nearly 19,000 pieces of art & artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the present in a historic space.

    Mon–Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 7 PM
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  • River Oaks Shopping Center in Montrose, Houston

    River Oaks Shopping Center

    ★ 4.5 · 4.4k
    Shopping Mall

    Sizable plaza with eateries & stores for apparel, kitchen goods, art & spa, with free valet parking.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 6 PM
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  • Petty Cash in Montrose, Houston

    Petty Cash

    ★ 4.6 · 512
    Flea Market
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
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  • The Antiquarium - Houston's Finest Custom Picture Framing, Rare Maps and Prints in Montrose, Houston

    The Antiquarium - Houston's Finest Custom Picture Framing, Rare Maps and Prints

    Antique Market

    Gallerylike emporium for historical documents, maps, portraits & vintage landscape & music prints.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Montrose

  • Anvil Bar in Montrose, Houston

    Anvil Bar

    Top 500 bar
    Cocktail Bar· $10-50

    Anvil is casual—we don’t take reservations or hold a line at the door. The building is modern and industrial, but the vibe is warm, inviting and friendly. Come have a cocktail with us!

    Every day
    2 PM – 2 AM
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  • BCN Taste & Tradition in Montrose, Houston

    BCN Taste & Tradition

    Michelin ★
    Spanish· $$$$

    Tucked away off Richmond Avenue this restaurant, housed in a 1920s white stucco bungalow and managed by some of the most personable staff in the city, cooks with both flair and familiarity. ...

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  • March in Montrose, Houston

    March

    Michelin ★
    Mediterranean· $$$$

    This ambitious atelier sets its sights on a culinary exploration of the Mediterranean, studiously delving into individual regions one by one, from the Maghreb in Northwest Africa to Murcia and ...

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Thu
    5:30 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    5:30 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    5:30 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • The Sunrise House in Montrose, Houston

    The Sunrise House

    ★ 4.7 · 4.6k
    Brunch· $20–70
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 4 PM
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  • Cafe Express River Oaks in Montrose, Houston

    Cafe Express River Oaks

    ★ 4.7 · 2.8k
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    Regional counter-serve chain for salads, sandwiches & pasta, plus a large condiment bar.

    Every day
    10:30 AM – 10 PM
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  • 787 coffee in Montrose, Houston

    787 coffee

    ★ 4.8 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· $10–20
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 7 PM
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  • Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Montrose, Houston

    Common Bond Bistro & Bakery

    ★ 4.5 · 3.2k
    Bakery· $10–20

    Rustic-chic cafe & bakery with acclaimed chefs creating sweet pastries & seasonal savory dishes.

    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 8 PM
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  • Empire Café in Montrose, Houston

    Empire Café

    ★ 4.5 · 3.2k
    Café & Bakery· $10–20

    American eats reign supreme (think huge breakfasts & rich desserts) inside a renovated gas station.

    Mon–Thu
    7:30 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    7:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    7:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    7:30 AM – 10 PM
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  • Agora in Montrose, Houston

    Agora

    ★ 4.4 · 3.6k
    Coffee Shop· $1–10

    Bi-level Greek-themed coffeehouse & bar with a quaint vibe, eclectic clientele & plush couches.

    Every day
    9 AM – 2 AM
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  • Citizen of Montrose in Montrose, Houston

    Citizen of Montrose

    ★ 4.7 · 5.3k
    Restaurant· $20–30
    Mon–Thu
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Fri
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    7 AM – 9 PM
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  • West Alabama Ice House in Montrose, Houston

    West Alabama Ice House

    ★ 4.6 · 1.2k
    Bar· $10–20

    Boisterous neighborhood bar serving beer in a dog-friendly outdoor area with picnic table seating.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    10 AM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
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  • Blacksmith in Montrose, Houston

    Blacksmith

    ★ 4.6 · 1.4k
    Coffee Shop· $10–20

    Coffeehouse with gourmet, barista-made drinks, home-baked goods & light fare in an industrial space.

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Map of Montrose with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Anvil Bar
  2. 2BCN Taste & Tradition
  3. 3March
  4. 4The Sunrise House
  5. 5Menil Collection
  6. 6Cafe Express River Oaks
  7. 7787 coffee
  8. 8River Oaks Shopping Center
  9. 9Petty Cash
  10. 10The Antiquarium - Houston's Finest Custom Picture Framing, Rare Maps and Prints

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