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Magnolia Hotel Houston $209 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Club Quarters in Houston $143 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Alden-Houston $190 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hyatt Summerfield Suites Houston/Energy Corridor $154 17.6 mi 28.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Northwest Forest Conference Center & Hotel $129 22.2 mi 35.7 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Cafe Chino 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3 of 5 stars
Mark's American Cuisine 2.6 mi 4.2 km 4.5 of 5 stars
Pappasito's Cantina 5.8 mi 9.3 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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The Mercury Room 0.1 mi 0.1 km 4 of 5 stars
Christ Church Cathedral 0.1 mi 0.2 km 4 of 5 stars
Alley Theatre 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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#132 of 2,564 restaurants in Houston
  • Cuisines: American, Mediterranean, Seafood
  • Price range*: $21-$40
  • Neighborhood: Museum/West University
  • Recommended For: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
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“Nice music.”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 28, 2008

Nice music. more

“Don't waste your time”
1 of 5 stars
TexasLawCat
Austin, Texas
Aug 17, 2008

Went on a Sunday night. There was no jazz--just a guitar player singing very moldy oldies from the 80's and beyond. The volume was so loud we could not hear the people on the other side of our table. A request to the waiter to see if the volume could be turned down did no good. The food was boring,... more

“The food here is ok. A...”
2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 27, 2008

The food here is ok. A little bit pricey for what you get. The fish and chips were really bland. more

“really love this place...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 25, 2008

really love this place!! great "date" night place! more

“I LOVE the atmosphere...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 9, 2008

I LOVE the atmosphere. Haven't tried the food... more

“Romantic atmosphere. The...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 1, 2008

Romantic atmosphere. The shrimp cocktail is off the hook more

“bah”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 18, 2008

bah more

“This is indeed my...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 19, 2008

This is indeed my favorite restraunt... Spent a ton of money here... The staff is always excellent and the floor managers ARE EVERYWHERE... Best part is when Acoustic Alchemy comes to town.... The chefs are excellent... MAKE reservations early... of course us VIPs always get the hook up. :) more

“The food is above...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 26, 2008

The food is above average but the live jazz is why you go. more

“good hang out for...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 12, 2008

good hang out for downtown..good live music jazz blues more

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Sambuca Address

909 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002
Tel: (713) 224-5299 Fax: (713) 224-5290
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