Rioja is a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Spanish cuisine. Rioja's decor is elegant, with white tablecloths and dark wood accents. The menu consists of hot and cold tapas, salads and traditional Spanish entrees. House specialties include the Paella Mixta, which won "1st Place Houston International Paella Festival" in 2004 and 2005, and the Bacalao a la Vasca. A full bar is also available, serving Spanish wines and liquors.
Rioja is open for lunch Tuesday through Friday, for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday all day. Live music is played Thursday through Saturday. Reservations are suggested for dinner, and dress is smart casual.
Rioja
11920 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77077
281-531-5569
riojarestaurant.com
J. Alexander's is a mid-priced nationwide chain serving traditional American cuisine. The decor is accented by darkened wood beams and dark-colored walls and floors. The restaurant is known for its wood-fired dishes, including aged prime rib, grilled swordfish and fire-grilled artichokes. A full bar is available.
J. Alexander's is open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not required, and dress is casual.
J. Alexander's Houston
11103 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77042
832-200-0955
jalexanders.com
Le Viet is a family-owned restaurant and bar serving affordable Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant opened in 2002 and has an elegant interior decor including an aquarium, wooden chairs and tables and available private dining and party rooms. Specialties include spicy tamarind Canadian crab, five styles twin lobsters and coco chicken. Prix-fixe menu options for two, four, six or eight diners are available.
Le Viet is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not required, except for private rooms, and dress is casual.
Le Viet
11328 A Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77077
281-293-8883
le-viet.com
Bistro Le Cep specializes in French country cooking in a friendly and casual atmosphere. Specialties include vichyssoise, bouillabaisse à la Marseillaise and canard à l'orange. Prices are mid-range and a wine list offers over 100 regional and international wines. Private parties may be arranged.
Bistro Le Cep is open for lunch on weekdays and dinner daily. Dress is smart casual and reservations are highly suggested.
Bistro Le Cep
11112 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77042
713-783-3985
bistro-lecep.com
