2. Julep
8.9
1919 Washington Ave. (White St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews
Maureen B: This place is classy, great for girls night or date night!
candycane: Everything is good. That is all.. Staff is very knowledgeable. Good for after work, date night, or hanging out with friends. And I LOVE their music. Eclectic and smooth.
Cruz Katherine: Excellent bar!! Very charming and romantic!! Definitely we come back! We orden Gin Gin Mule and Julep, delicious!!
Laura Chan: Best of Houston 2011 - Top 10 Romantic Restaurants - #3
Dustin Lyday: The window seat towards the back left and up the stairs is a nice romantic spot.
Clifton M: Expansive views, romantic scenery/landscaping. Sit by a window. Expensive, but excellent food, service and wine list. Try the bacon wrapped quail appetizer and the Osso Buco entre. Or get a steak....
8. Tiny Boxwoods
9.0
3614 W Alabama St (Saint St), Houston, TX
Café · 111 tips and reviews
Michelle Caron: Great ambiance, romantic, nice salads and light meals.
Bradley Shive: Saturday night is movie night, great date place!
Karina Valdovinos: The cutest and most romantic patio in town! Leave a little space for a chocolate chip cookie... To-die-for!
10. La Carafe
8.4
813 Congress St, Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 42 tips and reviews
Adam Wagner: Very dimly lit, laid-back, wooden furniture & bar, cash-only, candlelit and incredible decorations
The Wall Street Journal: Tis romantic stop has a great wine selection and a terrific jukebox (Cowboy Junkies and Houston's own Archie Bell & the Drells? Heaven). Read more.
The Wall Street Journal: Grab a candlelit table and see if you can hear the ghost of Carl, a dearly departed bartender, rattling around upstairs. Read more.
Allen Arcade: You can ask for the upstairs for cozy and romantic, next to the big kitchen window for trendy and interesting, or in the general area for semi-formal to casual fine dining. In Houston's weather, the
Jennifer Martin: Order their specialties - loved the Shrimp Chippewa (shrimp and grits prepared tableside with lots of flame !), and save room for the bananas foster Read more.
CultureMap Houston: The 40-year-old shade tree in the famed Brennan's courtyard was damaged in the hurricane, but has been replaced by a set of twin oak trees.
13. Agora
9.1
1712 Westheimer Rd (at Park St), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews
Brittany Davenport: The atmosphere is amazing. I feel like I'm overseas! It's very intimate and has a wide variety of beverages from which to choose!
CultureMap Houston: The place to be is upstairs if you're looking for some intimate quiet time - with or without a glass of wine.
My Table Magazine: Aside from the usual lineup of caffeinated beverages, Agora stocks a generous variety of foreign, craft and obscure beers and wines. If you like sweets, try the granitas. Post-fire bonus... Read more.
14. Giacomo's cibo e vino
8.8
3215 Westheimer Rd (at Bammel Ln.), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · Greenway - Upper Kirby · 43 tips and reviews
Laura Chan: Best of Houston 2011 - Top 10 Romantic Restaurants - #6
JUDSON TATE: Best Italian food in the city! Try the Ratatouille appetizer. It is so good. Beer and wine only. Great patio!
Eater: It's a conglomeration of serving styles and Italian dishes, both large and small that make this neighborhood restaurant endearing and very, very good. [Eater 38 Member]
Blaine Milner: The venue is great. Much more intimate than expected.
Marisela Avila: One of my fiances' Co worker gave us tickets for our monthly date night. It was a great show however the prices are a little high and when I got my receipt, I got charged a dollar for a straw
Eddie Kashmiri: Amazing place. There is a great view to the stage from almost any table. The food was great and the service was very prompt.