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The Ultimate River Oaks Guide

By Olivia Longoria By Olivia Longoria | August 9, 2022 | culture Culture Feature

adrian-n-NxrAx_DCQx0-unsplash.jpgHere's everything you need to know about River Oaks in Houston.

Where To Eat

Toulouse

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4444 Westheimer Rd/ toulousecafeandbar.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood : At Toulouse, enjoy French influenced Belgian food with a modern flare. Excellent appetizers like warm brie and tomato tart is sure to make for a perfect dining experience.

Ouza Bay

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4444 Westheimer Rd Suite G130/ouzobay.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Unique cocktails and happy hour specials make Ouza Bay an essential River Oaks spot. Expand your palate with unique Mediterranean dishes like flaming saganaki.

Le Colonial

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4444 Westhiemer Rd/lecolonialhouston.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King craft an impeccable atmosphere and even better food. This Vietnamese favorite is essential to River Oaks for any occasion from date night to quick lunch.

Liberty Kitchen

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Multiple locations/libertykitchenoysterette.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Easy lunch? Count us in. Liberty Kitchen offers modern comfort food with something for everyone. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday.

MAD

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4444 Westhiemer Rd Suite C180/madhouston.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Bringing the excitement of Madrid’s nightlife to you. MAD has perfect tapas and small bites for a fun dinner with friends.

Where to Stay

The Post Oak Hotel

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1600 West Loop S/thepostoakhotel.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Enjoy your stay at this Forbes 5 star luxury hotel. Whether you’re a visitor, or a Houstonian looking for a stay-cation, the Post Oak hotel is the perfect getaway.

The St. Regis

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1919 Briar Oaks Ln/marriot.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Elegance in the center of uptown, that’s what you’ll find at the St. Regis. This location is perfect if shopping is on your to-do list, as it is minutes from The Galleria.

Hotel Granduca

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1080 Uptown Park Blvd/granducahouston.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Relax by the gorgeous Italian villa style pool and take in all that the Granduca has to offer. Recently renovated rooms guarantee a comfortable stay.

Where to Relax

Sanctuary Spa

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1701 S Shepherd Dr. Suite C/Besantuary.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: The staff at Sanctuary is committed to creating a custom wellness experience for every guest. View their website for more information about services.

Sousan Med Spa

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4550 Post Oak Pl Dr/Sousanmedspahouston.net

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Sousan was voted best day med spa for a reason. Check out their natural services for a youthful glow.

Massage Heights

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Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Massage therapy focused on a well rounded experience. Put wellness first at Massage Heights.

Where to Shop

River Oaks District

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4444 Westheimer Rd/riveroaksdistrict.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Spend the day hopping from Hermes to Harry Winston and more. River Oaks District is the perfect place for a day of luxury shopping.

Tootsie’s

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2601 Westheimer Rd/Tootsies.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Where luxury fashion meets personalized service, Tootsie’s has you covered. Make a private appointment for one on one service.

Highland Village

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4055 Westhiemer Rd/houstonhighlandvillage.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Sometimes, it’s what on the outside that counts. Highland villages' beautiful landscaping and excellent stores creates the perfect day of browsing.

For Pre-Dinner Drinks

Marfreless

2006 Peeden St/marfrelesshouston.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Open since 1972, this lounge is known for its iconic blue door and its history for gaining popularity through only word of mouth. Enjoy a delicious cocktail in the lounge.

Loch Bar

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4444 Westheimer Rd Suite G 110/ lochbar.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Compliment a cocktail with items off the famous raw bar menu. Stop by any day of the week for live music.

H Bar

1600 West Loop S/thepostoakhotel.com

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: Vintage, yet timeless. Sit back and relax on red velvet seats and enjoy unique cocktails at H bar.

Cultural Experiences

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

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6003 Memorial Dr/ mfah.org

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: The former home of Ima Hogg showcases American decorative art and paintings. The maintained gardens outside are equally as beautiful as the artwork inside.

Rienzi, The Museum of Fine Arts

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1406 Kirby Dr/ mfah.org

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: This home designed by Houston architect John Staub showcases European art such as furnishings, paintings and ceramics. Tours of the museum are included in admissions.

River Oaks Chamber Orchestra

1934 W Gray St Unit 311/ roco.org

Why It’s Essential to The Neighborhood: ROCO has just announced season 18, which features a piece from William Bolcom, Pulitzer Prize winning composer. Single tickets are available now.



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