From the famed New Orleans restaurant family, Brennan’s is considered the place in Houston for fine dining and gracious Southern hospitality. The unique “Texas Creole” menu at Brennan’s is a brilliant blend of Southwestern ingredients and Creole dishes and is complemented by an incredible wine list (and a team of wine stewarts to steer you through it). If romance is the order of the day, request a table on the charming patio, set under the cool shade of tall oak trees. If you plan ahead, you and your companions can dine at the coveted chef’s table, a petite, glass-enclosed dining room in the center of the high-octane kitchen. As if you needed another bite (the portions here are quite filling), on your way out you’ll receive a complimentary homemade praline for the ride home. If you can wait until morning to finish it off, you’ve got a will of steel.

Brennan's Information:

• Creole, French menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed holidays. Bar. Children's menu. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.