AggieDave 6 #1 September 18, 2006 I found some information on Google, but I would like real people's opinions. B/CS has an uber-nice resturant, but we've been there and I was thinking it would be fun to go somewhere else for that kind of meal. So Austin or H-town would be the next logical choice, unless Navasota, Carlos or Hearne some how had a 5-star resturant hidden away. Difficulty: no fish, chinese or sushi. I love sushi, no regular fish, she likes neither. Italitan food is always welcome, so is good steak, tex-mex, etc. Dinner bill under $150 for two would be good as well. I like Louies 106 in Austin, but its not too upscale, its just a nice resturant, so I was thinking there had to be something else.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #2 September 18, 2006 Eddie V's in Austin. Right on 5th street near brazos. Eat there then take a walk over to One to One, a skydiver owned bar. Eddie V's is mostly steaks, but they have a good a la carte menu for other foods as well. It is expensive but possible to get out under $150, kim and i have when she doesn't drink too much wine. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris2extreme 0 #3 September 18, 2006 Taste of Texas for steak. I know there is one in Houston... but I think there is one in Austin as well... SUPER nice restuarant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 September 18, 2006 It was too bad that the free 2-nights stay at the Hilton I won from the CPC this year was only for the B/CS location, otherwise we were talking about going to Austin, San Antonio or DFW for that weekend, but a free 2 nights is a free 2 nights. So we're staying in the local one and will probably go eat that Friday night. Does Eddie V's take reservations? Also do they have valet parking? I don't want to try to find my own parking in that part of Austin.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #5 September 18, 2006 QuoteDoes Eddie V's take reservations? Yes they do, and you will want to make them early, especially on a friday night. QuoteAlso do they have valet parking? I don't want to try to find my own parking in that part of Austin. Yep, they parked my Dodge when i had it, and they park the suburban all the time, we park there and don't even eat there, just walk over to the bar. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 September 18, 2006 Alrighty, I'll look into this one. Any other suggestions? I know there's a couple of pretty good resturants in the Alamo Heights area, but I don't want to drive that far.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #7 September 18, 2006 Check out a good Indian restaurant. Start with a nice Chicken Tikka Massala with some onion kulcha bread. Fantastic stuff.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #8 September 18, 2006 QuoteAlrighty, I'll look into this one. Any other suggestions? Not once you took out seafood and sushi. There is a good little cuban place right near the corner of 6th and IH35, easy to park under 35 and walk over. Not fancy but nice outside dining(they have inside too) authentic cuban food and music. I'll see if kim knows of any italian places that fit your needs for a special night. QuoteI know there's a couple of pretty good resturants in the Alamo Heights area, but I don't want to drive that far. Yes there are, but i don't go down there either. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 September 18, 2006 I love sushi, Morgan doesn't like it. Neither of us like seafood (unless you count fresh catfish that has been deep fried and spicy as hell). Cool, thanks, let me know if Kim comes up with any ideas.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #10 September 18, 2006 While visiting with my then-lady in Houston, I found myself really rather enjoying a piano restaurant in Kemah - in between Houston and Galveston. I looked it up, and it's Claudio's Restaurant and Piano bar. The food was very good (I had a chateaubriand and my lady had what I just identified on the menu as Tournedo al pepe verde.) The atmosphere was awesome! I found the link. http://www.claudiospianobar.com/menu.html Out of the places in Houston where she took me, other than her hous ein La Porte, I loved Kemah! My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 September 18, 2006 Sounds cool. With perfect traffic conditions it would take a minimum of 2 hours to get there. Now, with all the construction and typical H-town traffic nearing dinner time on a Friday evening...that will be a 3 1/2 hour trip one way.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #12 September 18, 2006 I could point you to any number of really good restaurants in Austin, but when you get into the "under $150" range, you left me about a hundred bucks ago. However, if you do end up making it to One-2-One, give me a call. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 September 18, 2006 Well, its a special weekend, so I'm more willing to spend more money on a meal to have a really good meal at a cool place.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #14 September 18, 2006 I'm trying to do the math here.....isn't not your anniversary already is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 September 18, 2006 Yup. The weekend after the boogie. That's one of the '+'s of the AOT +++ One of the '+'s is J's wedding on Oct 7th. That's a popular date.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #16 September 18, 2006 for houston... Ruggles on westhiemer or at saks 5th ave. freat food, would recommend the black pepper chicken fettucini. bruce and susan molzan own the place and i know them from working at the location they had at the ball park. La Mexicana has great tex mex, its at the corner of montrose and fairview theres also the rotating restaurant on top of the hyatt downtown, dont know the real name of it and ive never been there. The cheesecake factory is good too but a pain in the ass to get into cuz its in the galleria there is a tastes of texas and its about a mile down i-10 from memorial city mall if you can make it to katy or galveston try the rainforest cafe, it has an interesting thme goin on over there for cajun food papadeux's is the place joes crab shack is someplace i still need to visit and you could always go to p.f. changs in hedwig village i ate at an interseting place once in san antonio on the river walk called dick's last resort, crazy ass place, the servers slam shit on the tables and act like ass holes. it was great!Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #17 September 18, 2006 Quote Ruggles on westhiemer or at saks 5th ave. freat food, would recommend the black pepper chicken fettucini. bruce and susan molzan own the place and i know them from working at the location they had at the ball park. La Mexicana has great tex mex, its at the corner of montrose and fairvie The cheesecake factory is good too but a pain in the ass to get into cuz its in the galleria there is a tastes of texas and its about a mile down i-10 from memorial city mall if you can make it to katy or galveston try the rainforest cafe, it has an interesting thme goin on over there for cajun food papadeux's is the place joes crab shack is someplace i still need to visit and you could always go to p.f. changs in hedwig village i ate at an interseting place once in san antonio on the river walk called dick's last resort, crazy ass place, the servers slam shit on the tables and act like ass holes. it was great! All good places, not the kind of places we want to go to, looking for something more upscale. Quotetheres also the rotating restaurant on top of the hyatt downtown, dont know the real name of it and ive never been there. That's not bad, but kind of cheesey in my book. I have a very strange outlook of many hotel resturants. Its probably just me.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #18 September 18, 2006 When looking for good eats in a town I'm unfamiliar with, I always check out www.chowhound.com. Lots of good info from "foodies"...check it out. I've been to several great places in Austin as a guest...just can't remember the names._________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #19 September 18, 2006 Ruth's Chris Steak House is really good. I've only been to the one in Austin, but there is one in Houston too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloody_trauma 2 #20 September 18, 2006 QuoteQuoteAll good places, not the kind of places we want to go to, looking for something more upscale. Mark's American Cuisine 1658 Westheimer Rd (Cross Street: Dunlavy Street) Houston, TX 77006 Voted Houston's Most Romantic Restaurant, Mark's American Cuisine is located in a 1920's renovated church. The golden ceilings, the hand painted deco walls, and the candle lit tables provide customers with an intimate escape from the outside world. Dining at Mark's is a true epicurean adventure. Chef Mark Cox prepares not just one but four unique menus for his patrons. Houstonians and visitors will find food unlike that in any other restaurant. Mark's wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator offers each customer the opportunity to pair the perfect meal with with enhancing wines. Vineyeards and vintages are selected by taste & value instead of "brand name." Please visit our Online Wine Cellar more at this url http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/9842461/houston_tx/mark_s_american_cuisine.html heres a list of restaurants as well http://houston.citysearch.com/find/results/houston_TX/page1.html?flavor_id=2&cw4=4Fly it like you stole it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireflytx 0 #21 September 18, 2006 QuoteEddie V's in Austin. Right on 5th street near brazos. Eat there then take a walk over to One to One, a skydiver owned bar. Eddie V's is mostly steaks, but they have a good a la carte menu for other foods as well. It is expensive but possible to get out under $150, kim and i have when she doesn't drink too much wine. You beat me to it! Italian....La Traviata Italian Bistro (512) 479-8131 314 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 Cross Street: Near intersection of Congress Ave and E 3rd St"Well behaved women rarely make history" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4WayXena 0 #22 September 18, 2006 Houston dining The Daily Review - Taft and Dallas streets (I think) really upscale, incredible home foods - like meatloaf that is to die for - in a really nice atmosphere. Tafia -Monica Pope's restaurant. Monica is really, really big on using local ingredients. There menu features a 5 course Taste of Texas meal and it includes a glass of Texas wine appropriate for each course. Brilliant desserts, too. Highly recommend both of these restaurants for something upper scale but not so sheeshy you can't get in. Have fun, Dave! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #23 September 18, 2006 What she said, plus Gravitas on Taft, Laidback Manor on Main Downtown, and my personal favorite: Shade in the Heights on 19th St between Rutland and Yale. It's owned by the same woman who started the Daily Review Cafe - simply delicious upscale comfort food, and a great wine selection. $150 ought to cover at least 2 apps, 2 entrees and a $50 bottle of wine with 20% gratuity, and that's on the conservative side. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
demoss99 0 #24 September 18, 2006 My CEO recently introducted me to an italian resturant on Westheimer called La Trattoria. They have been dining there for years. We had a great meal. Its on the small/intimate side and would be good for a date. "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #25 September 18, 2006 The Broken Spoke (Austin)... best chicken-fried steak you ever laid a lip over! There's dancin', afterward. Neat place! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
