Rustic tastes and modern cuisine come together at Bisteca, a steakhouse that recently opened about two miles away from Siena at Memorial Heights. A sister restaurant to already well-established Sorrento Ristorante Italiano, Bisteca is a unique blend of steakhouse, Italian restaurant, and fine dining establishment. Meals like Grilled Hen of the Woods mushroom pizza and braised beef cheeks with spinach ravioli take Italian and steakhouse staples and revamp them with modern flair.

The interior is sleek and upscale, distinguished by the abstract art lining the walls. The bar is nothing short of gorgeous and stocks a wide variety of wines and liquor. A pianist provides live music, adding ambiance during dinnertime at Bisteca. Head Chef Alberto Baffoni is so committed to excellence that he regularly visits tables, greets guests, and asks for feedback on what the staff could do to up their game. A lovely new date spot with fine cuisine, Bisteca is worth a visit soon.

Bisteca
224 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(832) 804-8064
www.bisteccahouston.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bistecca-ristorante-houston

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With over 35 years of experience, the chefs at Miyako Sushi Bar have perfected their recipes and technique, bringing you the finest specialty sushi made with the freshest ingredients. Since opening in 1979, Miyako has become a leading Houston destination for quality Japanese cuisine, and is now located less than one mile from Siena at Memorial Heights.

While Miyako is best known for its Sushi and Sashimi, they also offer a variety of authentic Japanese dishes from Yaki Udon noodle dishes to fried rice dishes such as Oyakodon and Katsudon. Customer Sushi favorites include the Hot Geisha Roll, Chilango Roll and Grilled Jalapeno Roll, and you won’t want to miss out on the Basil Wings. Enjoy your meal with a perfectly paired cocktail. If the vibrant flavors and comfortable ambiance are not enough, you’ll be blown away by the artistic food presentations, beautifully crafted to make your dining experience truly unique.

Miyako
4601 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 520-9797
www.miyakosushibar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/miyako-houston-5

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If you're a foodie, stop what you're doing and make reservations at The Durham House if you haven't already. Launched in the fall, The Durham house is a quick mile away from Siena at Memorial Heights, which makes it an easy spot to pop into for lunch or dinner.

The Durham House specializes in new American fare with an emphasis on surf and turf. The dinner menu consists of delicious dishes like bacon-wrapped rabbit tenderloin, herb-crusted lamb, seafood pasta, bayou gumbo, truffle duck fat fries, lamb tartar, and cheese plates. The lunch menu packs the same punch as the dinner options with dishes like burgers, beer-crusted grouper, marinated New York strip steak, kale salad, and more. Those who are still hungry after their meal can look to a full dessert menu of classics like key lime pie and sticky toffee pudding.

A variety of house made cocktails, beer and wine are available, too.

The Durham House
1200 Durham Drive
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 864-5600
www.thedurhamhouse.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-durham-house-houston

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