Comfy Stays's Guidebook
Food scene
Houston is well-known for its culinary scene, and there’s no lack of exceptional restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, and bars to fit your tastes.
Serving eclectic American cuisine in one of Houston’s oldest buildings, Hearsay Mart Square offers fine dining in a laid-back “chic antique” setting just a 6-minute walk from The Square. Marvel at the exposed handmade brick and vaulted ceilings while enjoying Wagyu beef, shrimp and grits, or mahi-mahi tacos. Sip on a Prohibition era-inspired craft cocktail, or a hard-to-find spirit like Macallan Rare Cask.
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Hearsay Market Square
218 Travis StServing eclectic American cuisine in one of Houston’s oldest buildings, Hearsay Mart Square offers fine dining in a laid-back “chic antique” setting just a 6-minute walk from The Square. Marvel at the exposed handmade brick and vaulted ceilings while enjoying Wagyu beef, shrimp and grits, or mahi-mahi tacos. Sip on a Prohibition era-inspired craft cocktail, or a hard-to-find spirit like Macallan Rare Cask.
Get a little country in the city at this Southern-style bar and restaurant. A short drive or walk from The Square, The Moonshiners slings down-home drinks like Moonshine Mojitos and boozy peach tea alongside comfort food like pulled pork sandwiches, hot Nashville chicken, brisket, and po’boys.
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The Moonshiners Southern Table + Bar
1000 Prairie StGet a little country in the city at this Southern-style bar and restaurant. A short drive or walk from The Square, The Moonshiners slings down-home drinks like Moonshine Mojitos and boozy peach tea alongside comfort food like pulled pork sandwiches, hot Nashville chicken, brisket, and po’boys.
Just a 5-minute walk from The Square is some of the best Greek food in town. Since 1977, this fast-casual joint has been feeding Houstonians with fare like gyros, kebabs, falafel, and souvlaki.
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Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe
301 Milam StJust a 5-minute walk from The Square is some of the best Greek food in town. Since 1977, this fast-casual joint has been feeding Houstonians with fare like gyros, kebabs, falafel, and souvlaki.
A coffee shop open from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. is a rarity, but Day 6 knows its audience. Catering to creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesspeople, it fuels the after-work crowd with traditional and specialty coffee drinks along with tasty treats like quiche, brisket kolaches, and pecan pie.
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Day 6 Coffee Co.
910 Prairie StA coffee shop open from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m. is a rarity, but Day 6 knows its audience. Catering to creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesspeople, it fuels the after-work crowd with traditional and specialty coffee drinks along with tasty treats like quiche, brisket kolaches, and pecan pie.
Music
Whether it’s an intimate show, a rockin’ concert, or a melodic symphony you’re after, Downtown Houston has something for everyone.
Only a 4-minute walk from The Square awaits a concert, a comedy show, or even a live podcast taping. Since 1997, this venue known for its top-notch sightlines and sound system has hosted guests like Coldplay, Sting, Zedd, Lauryn Hill, and Twenty One Pilots.
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Revention Music Center
520 Texas AveOnly a 4-minute walk from The Square awaits a concert, a comedy show, or even a live podcast taping. Since 1997, this venue known for its top-notch sightlines and sound system has hosted guests like Coldplay, Sting, Zedd, Lauryn Hill, and Twenty One Pilots.
This classic institution holds concerts and events nearly every night of the week. It’s also home to a restaurant and bar with its own slate of live entertainment, as well as a VIP lounge for elevated nightlife.
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House of Blues Houston
1204 Caroline StThis classic institution holds concerts and events nearly every night of the week. It’s also home to a restaurant and bar with its own slate of live entertainment, as well as a VIP lounge for elevated nightlife.
Founded in 1913, the Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations and the largest performing arts organization in Houston.
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Houston Symphony at Jones Hall
615 Louisiana StFounded in 1913, the Grammy Award-winning Houston Symphony is one of America’s oldest performing arts organizations and the largest performing arts organization in Houston.
Shows
Catch a performance in Houston’s thriving theater district, which is up and running with shows for all ages.
Catch a play, a ballet, an orchestra, or a musical at this community-focused performing arts center.
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Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby StreetCatch a play, a ballet, an orchestra, or a musical at this community-focused performing arts center.
Delight in everything from a musical written by Broadway artists and a classic adaptation of “Sense & Sensibility” to an off-the-wall comedy.
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مسرح الزقاق
615 Texas AveDelight in everything from a musical written by Broadway artists and a classic adaptation of “Sense & Sensibility” to an off-the-wall comedy.
Sports
Take yourself out to the ballgame: Grab a snack and root for your favorite teams.
Cheer on the Astros in this 29-acre stadium while enjoying an extensive selection of concessions — from barbecue, beer, and brats to wings, wine, and waffle cones.
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مينوت ميد بارك
501 Crawford StCheer on the Astros in this 29-acre stadium while enjoying an extensive selection of concessions — from barbecue, beer, and brats to wings, wine, and waffle cones.
Rah-rah for the Rockets at this premier basketball stadium, which also hosts concerts, wrestling, and other entertainment events.
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مركز تويوتا
1510 Polk StRah-rah for the Rockets at this premier basketball stadium, which also hosts concerts, wrestling, and other entertainment events.
More of a soccer fan? See the Dynamo and Dash crush the competition at one of Houston’s newest stadiums, which also hosts rugby and college football games.
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ملعب بي بي فيها كومباس
2200 Texas AveMore of a soccer fan? See the Dynamo and Dash crush the competition at one of Houston’s newest stadiums, which also hosts rugby and college football games.
Sightseeing
Not feeling hungry or like sitting down? We’ve got you covered. Downtown Houston has green spaces and wildlife for those who want to get a little history or nature at the end of their workday.
Dating back to the 1830s, this park was the original heart of community activity in downtown Houston. Now, it’s a hub for history, connection, and relaxation with events like outdoor movies, workout classes, and bingo nights.
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حديقة ماركت سكوير
301 Milam StDating back to the 1830s, this park was the original heart of community activity in downtown Houston. Now, it’s a hub for history, connection, and relaxation with events like outdoor movies, workout classes, and bingo nights.
An 18-minute walk or 6-minute drive from The Square, Discovery Green is home to everything from cultural events, jazz concerts, flea markets, and fitness classes to kayaking, ice skating, and art walks.
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ديسكفري جرين
1500 McKinney StAn 18-minute walk or 6-minute drive from The Square, Discovery Green is home to everything from cultural events, jazz concerts, flea markets, and fitness classes to kayaking, ice skating, and art walks.
Trade the work world for the underwater realm and gaze at sharks, stingrays, squids, sunfish, and more. There’s even a tiger exhibit and a visiting sloth named Rudy.
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حوض الأسماك وسط المدينة
410 Bagby StTrade the work world for the underwater realm and gaze at sharks, stingrays, squids, sunfish, and more. There’s even a tiger exhibit and a visiting sloth named Rudy.