Houston's Best BYOB Restaurant 2008

Casual cafe near the Galleria specializing in Lebanese and Mediterranean cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful Mediterranean Flavors, Prompt service; A hiden gem in the Galleria”
• “Great mediterranean place.”
• “Love the Lamb”
• “Great Day Houston Names a Great Place”
• “more than rude…”

Mint Café Mediterranean Grill or email Mint Café Mediterranean Grill

A cozy Italian cafe known for its outstanding pizza and charming patio.

Reviews:

• “If you can find a better pizza….BUY IT!”
• “Great pizza, average service”
• “Very good Pizza”
• “New manager is why I will not eat here again”
• “Never again!”

Tips: You can also bring your own wine to this Village location, though it’s available by the glass as well.

Collina’s Italian Cafe

Cozy BYOB Italian restaurant in West Houston is perfect for a casual date night.

Reviews:

• “simply great food”
• “Great food and great service”
• “Excellent Food/Service”
• “Consistantly good food but be prepared for a wait for it if you come after 7:00 P.M.”
• “Don’t Avoid EVER! The wait is well worth it.”

Tips: Forgot to bring a bottle? Not to worry, there’s a liquor store next door. Wine is also now available for sale at the restaurant. Diners are welcome to bring their own for a $7 corkage fee.

La Vista or email La Vista

With a family tradition of serving great Italian food, this West Side neighborhood restaurant has many heart-healthy options.

Reviews:

• “Best BYOB Restaurant”
• “Changes and very dissatisfied”
• “The experience left a bad taste in my mouth…FOREVER”
• “Best Bring your own Wine Italian”
• “Excellent food and ambience”

Tips: Guests may bring their own beer or wine and there is no corkage fee.

Azzarelli’s

Midtown/Montrose-area grill provides hearty American cuisine and BYOB.

Reviews:

• “Our favorite place”
• “Great Service, Great Food, Great Atmosphere”
• “A Culinary Delight”
• “Great menu, service, location, and value”
• “Great food & service.”

Lucio’s BYOB and Grill

Mediterranean and Greek restaurant serving consistently good food at affordable prices.

Reviews:

• “The food is pretty good but the service….”
• “Delicious, fun spot, slow service”
• “Better food at McDonalds”
• “Great gyros!”
• “Generally Good But Really Bad Pita Bread "

Tips: To keep costs down even further, La Fendee allows customers to bring their own wine or beer.

La Fendee Mediterranean Grill

A laid-back bistro serving comforting soups, creative entrees and museum-quality pastries to students and soccer moms alike.

Reviews:

• “Great food, Great Service, Great Dessert”
• “ok, but not great”
• “I wish i knew about this place sooner!”
• “best food and desserts”
• “Best in the Village”

Tips: The outdoor patio is coveted on beautiful days. Beware: Strollers often overrun the space during lunch hour.

Ruggles Cafe Bakery or email Ruggles Cafe Bakery

Clever solo chef serves tasty prix-fixe fare in a funky, genteel home.

Reviews:

• “NEVER AGAIN”
• “House in Heights”
• “Imagine Dining at a very good friend’s home…”
• “Still laughing about the experience”
• “great food”

Tips: Call and leave a message at least 24 hours in advance to reserve a table. The day-ahead reservations policy is sometimes waived on weekends.

House in the Heights

Family-owned Seabrook spot for hearty Italian fare, BYOB and a group-friendly atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “best quaint italian mom-n-pop restaurant in the SE”
• “yes but no thanks…”
• “What a place!!”

Tips: Staffers will bus the tables as the empty dishes pile up, but dishes, cutlery and glasses are at the back of the restaurant near the soda machine. It’s self service for these items.

Italian Cafe

Homey and inexpensive BYOB spot for homemade Italian cuisine with a Croatian touch.

Reviews:

• “Great food and cozy atmosphere”
• “Great meal at a great price”
• “Broadway Location”
• “Not bad”
• “Mama needs to do all the cooking still”

Tips: There is beer and wine available at the restaurant, but save money by bringing your own bottle of wine—there isn’t even a corkage fee.

Santa Barbara Italian Cafe & Catering

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