Top Places for Romantic Wining and Dining in Houston,Texas on Valentine's Day

The Best of Wine and Dine that Houston Has to Offer

By Lisa Carey, published Jan 09, 2008
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No list would be complete without Mark's American Cuisine, voted No. 1 by locals and listed as No. 1 in Zagat's.

Mark's American Cuisine

Location 1658 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77066

Hours:

Lunch: 11-2/Dinner: M-TH 6-11, Fri. Sat. 5-12 and Sunday 5-10 p.m.

Reservations are a must but you can make them online by visiting Mark's American Cuisine.

Attire: Business casual, no shorts or ball caps are permitted

Mark's takes the best of American cuisine and mixes it with the melting pot that is truly American. Appetizers range from Costa Rican salad to Quail or Smoked Salmon; Dinner entrees may be an all American Sirloin Steak or Grilled Ahi Tuna Medallions with black pearl risotto and sake, ginger sauce. Mark's offers all American deserts from Strawberry shortcake to Banana Cream Pie (with Coconut) but also continues the melting pot experience by including Caramel Crème Brulee or Sorbet Gateau which is a seasonal sorbet layered with seasonal fruits.

Menu items vary as Mark's only uses fresh in season ingredients.

The Tasting Room

Three locations:

The Tasting Room - Uptown Park
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd.
Houston, TX 77056

The Tasting Room - Lounge
114 Gray
Houston, TX 77002

The Tasting Room - River Oaks
2409 W. Alabama @ Kirby
Houston, TX 77098

Hours: They are closed on Sundays, M-F 4-midnight, but River Oaks is open on Friday Noon to midnight.

Takeaways
  • Everything is available from American cuisine to sushi here in Houston.
  • Reservations especially for Valentine's Day are a must, be sure to use the online service.
  • You can have the best-be sure to note the specials in each of these establishments.
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sounds great!

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