Down The Street is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

1. Down The Street

9.1
5746 Larkin St (Sherwin St), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 30 tips and reviews

Russell G.Russell Guess: This is a cool duck off spot away from the madness of Washington. Come here for an intimate experience. Bring a casual date here...

Christine H.Christine Ha: Casual neighborhood bar

Maricella C.Maricella Chavez: Great boozy brunch, chill atmosphere .

Velvet Taco is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

2. Velvet Taco

9.0
4819 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

Amy T.Amy Taylor: Great, casual taco place originally from Dallas. Really wonderful team working behind the counter at this location.

Alejandro M.Alejandro Menocal: Pretty good tacos specially #12 it is a must!

Lisa K.Lisa K: The shrimp and grits taco is bomb! If you see the holy clucker taco special, get it! The margaritas are pretty good too.

Catalina Coffee is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

3. Catalina Coffee

9.0
2201 Washington Ave (at Hemphill), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 154 tips and reviews

Layla A.Layla Alharbi: The coffee here is phenomenal with a good selection of pastries. Th ambiance is casual and relaxed.

Luke B.Luke B: BYOWifi and charged laptop to this coffee and pastry joint: no outlets or internet provided. Great for casual meetings or social time with friends. Too loud (especially with the grinder) to study.

Topher J.Topher James: Oat milk latte. Chill vibe

Liberty Station is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

4. Liberty Station

7.5
2101 Washington Ave (at Henderson St.), Houston, TX
Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Amber W.Amber Washington: The set up is pretty nice whether you want outside or indoor seating. Nice place to grab a drink and chill with friends.

Ernest H.Ernest Hill: i love this place. so laid back that having a bad time would take an effort. if i lived in Houston i would be a regular. corn hole is a strong pull

Oliver G.Oliver G.: One of the few places I like on Washington. Laid back, games to play, and usually a food truck out front.

Beer Market Co. is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

5. Beer Market Co.

8.4
920 Studemont St Ste 900 (Washington Ave.), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 31 tips and reviews

Debbie P.Debbie Pham: If you like beer and want a cozy place to wind down at then this is your place. Super chill on weeknights and not overly crowded. My beer = Flying Dog Raging Bitch 😂

Troy R.Troy Randall: Amazing beer list! Mac n' cheese balls FTW.

Michael C.Michael Calderone: Anything and everything is amazing here. Gotta try the quesadillas though. Wing night on Mondays.

Canyon Creek is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

6. Canyon Creek

8.1
6603 Westcott St (at Durford Dr.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Jacob H.Jacob Hodgson: Cool patio,free wifi and the inside is pretty chill.

Juliana Z.Juliana Zaraza: They have very tasty Migas and my favorite Runners Bowl, It's super healthy but it taste like heaven. Highly recommend it.

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Try the frito pie or black bean nachos after a run or golf game at Memorial Park. C'mon, you deserve it.

Kung Fu Saloon is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

7. Kung Fu Saloon

7.7
5317 Washington Ave (at Lester St.), Houston, TX
Lounge · 76 tips and reviews

..: Chill wit my bro.

JessJess: Cool spot on Sunday!! $1.00 mimosas with self serve fresh fruit! Free arcade games! Ping pong, Jenga, Connect 4, Dominoes! Had a blast! Very laid back! DJ was great! Not ghetto! :)

David V.David Villarreal: Really cool laid back place

Julep is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

8. Julep

8.9
1919 Washington Ave. (White St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Christine H.Christine Ha: Casual southern charm. Outdoor seating. Large selection of creative juleps. Oyster specials, smoked fish spread 👍🏼. 🍋

Colin D.Colin Dismuke: Try the Mint Julep of course. The Truth & Slant is also quite good. The selection of bourbon is top notch.

Catherine A.Catherine A: The food is very good, but it's pricey for the amount that you get.

Piada Italian Street Food is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

9. Piada Italian Street Food

8.8
5801 Memorial Dr Ste E, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Manuel V.Manuel Villasmil: Extremely tasty Italian food! Piadas, Pastas, Salads, Tascas & Soups!

Miriam G.Miriam Goldman: The salads are good, but not in a class with their amazing pastas.

Derek B.Derek Butts: Steak diavolo piada

Star Pizza 2 is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

10. Star Pizza 2

9.0
77 Harvard St (at Washington), Houston, TX
Pizzeria · 47 tips and reviews

Leprechaun Cider CompanyLeprechaun Cider Company: ALWAYS THE BEST PIZZA CHOICE! And... They have LEPRECHAUN DRY CIDER! Gluten Free and perfect with any dish!!

Jef W.Jef With One F: No matter where I live in Houston I come to Star for pizza. There is just no good reason to go anywhere else.

Local Houston MagazineLocal Houston Magazine: Their deep dish pizza is prepared on a whole wheat crust with mounds of veggies, cheese and sauce, this is what I like to call a fork and knife slice. Read more.

Ninja Ramen is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

11. Ninja Ramen

7.8
4219 Washington Ave (Thompson), Houston, TX
Noodle Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Christine H.Christine Ha: Casual, not loud. Solid drinks. Lots of Japanese whiskeys for good price.

Cathleen C.Cathleen Cain: Best Ramen in Houston! Limited but excellent menu. It's called Specialization. The miso caramel ice cream is amazing for dessert. Excellent, personalized service like you only get in a small place.

Teresa P.Teresa Pham: Ramen is definitely overpriced and subpar.

Urban Eats is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

12. Urban Eats

8.5
3414 Washington Ave (Wagner St.), Houston, TX
Bistro · 19 tips and reviews

Whiskey P.Whiskey Patriot: Absolutely order the Oeuf de Monde (Society Egg) for a starter & enjoy them with a Texas Peach Blossom cocktail (I substituted the tequila for bourbon) & you can't go wrong!

Karen D.Karen Diaz-Bizuet: Brussels toss is fantastic 🍴

Ali N.Ali Naser: Don't miss on the tuna sliders (sorry Charlie). Their pumpkin desserts are awesome. Coffee is great too as they have blends and different roasts.

Salata is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

13. Salata

9.1
185 Heights Blvd, Houston, TX
Salad Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Pablo P.Pablo Pesquera: Salata has ,by far , the best selection of ingredients . Your salad is made to order exactly how you want it. Keep in mind that parking at lunch time is tough.

Brittany L.Brittany Lawnin: Ginger lime dressing is awesome

Dean T.Dean Theriot: I love all Salad Bars but this is my fav so far. Everything just so high quality.

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

14. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

9.1
4501 Woodway Dr (inside 610 Loop West), Houston, TX
Botanical Garden · 28 tips and reviews

Marc L.Marc Lasten: Awesome place to go chill on a weekday and decompress. As soon as you get started down any of the trails, it's really easy to forget that you're smack dab in the center of a huge concrete city.

Mandy J.Mandy Jordan: One of the best places I've ever visited. You forget your in downtown Houston.

HISTORYHISTORY: This 155-acre non-profit nature sanctuary provides education about the environment to Houstonians of all ages. It plays a vital role in protecting native plants & animals in the heart of the city.

Stanton's City Bites is one of The 15 Best Casual Places in Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston.

15. Stanton's City Bites

8.9
1420 Edwards St (at Houston Ave.), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 75 tips and reviews

BradleyBradley: Order one of the unique burgers. Go with tots.

Cassie N.Cassie Nolan: Super nice people and super fast service! Tasty food, too. Thumbs up!

Brandon B.Brandon Buehring: Cowboy Brunch Burger w/ tots