9 Best Modern Southern American Restaurants In Downtown

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Kiss Houston

4.5

Awesome(642)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park

Booked 38 times today

Sherese was amazing. This is our second time experiencing her as our waitress, both of which for birthdays, and she is nothing short of amazing. She is inviting, down to earth, and truly wants to ensure guests enjoy the entire experience. She’s truly a gem.

2. State of Grace

4.7

Exceptional(3798)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • River Oaks

Booked 61 times today

Excellent service, cuisine and vibe. We are a repeat diner and love dining here anytime we are in Houston.

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3. Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen

3.8

Excellent(129)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown

Booked 13 times today

Great experience and ideal location. Good environment and great staff!

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4. Lost & Found- Midtown

4.0

Excellent(146)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Montrose

Booked 81 times today

Aspen was the best server!!!!! Soooo fun so sweet. I’ve been here so many times and Aspen made this time one of my favorites!!

5. Edgar's Hermano

4.1

Excellent(18)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Midtown

Booked 1 time today

First time here thx to Houston Symphony recommendation and perks. Located In hotel. Nice nice place. Another cool looking bar deck outside too. Waiter James outstanding friendly kind patient and thorough. Food really good esp nachos. Nice drinks. Comfy booth. Great story of owner.

6. Roost Houston

4.7

Exceptional(658)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Montrose

Booked 5 times today

Always a winner. Amazing seasonal ingredient driven menu. Cauliflower is my fave. Friendly service and great vibe. A neighborhood gem.

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7. Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room

4.9

Exceptional(690)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • River Oaks

Booked 5 times today

Had a great time, the waitress was amazing, she was the only one, and she was awesome, didn’t have to wait long for anything!! Our whole experience was memorable, we will definitely be back!!!

8. Davis Street

3.7

Very Good(1287)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • W. University / Med Center

Booked 5 times today

Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! I am so happy I wasn’t deterred by other reviews. We thoroughly enjoyed EVERYTHING we ate! The biscuits, crawfish cornbread, red snapper (HUGE), red fish, and stuffed salmon, were ALL ‘melt in your mouth’ delicious! Particularly the greens! Thank you to Chef Wendell for amazing flavors!!! We will certainly return!!

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9. Coarse by The Smoke

4.8

Exceptional(55)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Heights / Washington

Booked 6 times today

From the food, to the ambience, to the service… Everything was spectacular! Went for a casual birthday dinner with friends and had one of the best times ever at any restaurant. I think we tried almost everything on the menu and it was delicious! Chef Reginald also stopped by the table to talk about some of the dishes and made us all feel welcomed! I look forward to visiting again!

Best Modern Southern American Restaurants in Downtown

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Kiss Houston

2. State of Grace

3. Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen

4. Lost & Found- Midtown

5. Edgar's Hermano

6. Roost Houston

7. Scott Gertner's Rhythm Room

8. Davis Street

9. Coarse by The Smoke

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