Late Night Restaurants in Houston
Houston serves dinner and “second dinner”! Finding the perfect late-night bite or meal is a piece of cake in Bayou City. Check out our selection of restaurants that keep the lights (and skillets) on well past sundown!
1731 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
- Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Friday, 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Guests at Barcelona Wine Bar find a variety of Spanish and Mediterranean small plates, paellas, charcuterie and cheeses, along with larger-format dishes like Chicken Pimientos with hot cherry peppers and Whole Branzino with red chimichurri reminiscent of the bustling restaurants and cafes dotting the streets of Spain and the Mediterranean coastline. With an award-winning list of wines by the bottle and the glass, featuring hand-picked selections from across the globe representing diverse terroirs and rich history, the wines offer something for everyone, including a robust sherry program with a knowledgeable team to guide you. The creative cocktail list offers options from traditional Spanish GinTonics to tequila and whiskey-forward drinks, plus sangrias, Mediterranean-inspired NA beverages and a variety of beers. The vibes are energetic and intimate, romantic and friendly, and the restaurant is located smack dab in the heart of Montrose on Westheimer Road.
2704 Polk St A, Houston, TX 77003
- Tuesday - Sunday, 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Nancy’s Hustle is a trendy restaurant in the equally trendy East Downtown neighborhood that is perfect for date nights, birthday dinners, or just late night bites. The modern bistro prides itself on liking “butter, natural wine, cider, and cocktails that pair well with food.” Nancy Cakes, olive oil-poached octopus, wild boar ragu, grilled ribeye, and more are all featured on the savory side of the menu and offer flavor packed bites. Sweet teeth are in for a treat with the sesame brown butter cookie, apple napoleon with caramelized apples, and other sweet menu offerings. Wash it all down with a glass of wine or delicious cocktail, such as the Voodoo Doll (rum, aperitivo, apricot, citrus, sparkling wine), before closing out your tab and heading home satisfied.
805 Pacific St., Houston, TX 77006
- Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Postino Wine Cafe is positioned perfectly for a late-night bite before hitting up the bars in Houston’s gayborhood! Located on Pacific Street, across from gay bar JR’s Bar & Grill, Postino offers light and hardy bites, as well as full meals, that are perfect for all appetite levels. Snack on crispy cauliflower, sweet potato wedges, and more to kick off your meal. Test out the bruschetta offerings with a board. Choose four toppings from their menu, including smoked salmon & pesto, salami & pesto, sweet n’ spicy pepper jam & goat cheese, and more! Soups, salads, paninis and more all round out the menu and pair nicely with a glass of wine or two. Stop in or plan ahead with a reservation to enjoy all this beloved cafe in a historically gay location has to offer!
307 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006
- Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Montrose favorite Boheme Cafe & Wine Bar is located mere blocks from the gay bars and stays open late for folks looking for a cocktail, light bite, and good times. With its sprawling outdoor space and limited indoor seating area, Boheme is the perfect spot to satisfy those late-night cravings. Salads and soups are available for those looking to keep it light or kick off a larger meal with a delicious starter. Hardier menu options include pizzas, such as truffle mushroom and prosciutto flatbread, which pair perfectly with a glass of wine from the Boheme bar menu. Shareables such as the very popular Vietnamese fries, charcuterie board, chicken burger, baby calamari, and more are all perfect for passing around the table while enjoying cocktails with friends. Escape into the night with a visit to this local favorite!
4701 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
- Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Sunday, 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- *Open 24 Hours on the Weekend
Those late-night Tex-Mex cravings just hit differently! Margaritas, Ranch Waters, tequila cocktails, and more all await you at Spanish Flowers on Main Street. Tex-Mex favorites, including enchiladas, quesadillas, and fajita crispy tacos, combine to make this late-night restaurant one of Houston’s best places to grab an after-hours bite to eat. Grab your friends, bring your appetite and enjoy the vibes of this local favorite well into the wee hours of the night!
417 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002
- Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Monday - Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
This pizza is so good. It is so, so good! It just might be the closest you can get to NY taste in H-Town. Frank’s faves like the Chicken Fiesta with fajita chicken, jalapeños, queso, black olives, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and Pesto sauce are all on the menu; the Scrumptious Supreme with pepperoni, hamburger, sausage, green peppers, tomatoes, black olives, mushrooms, and onions; and the Chicken Special with chicken instead of the aforementioned meats in the Scrumptious Supreme. If you’re out on the town on a weekend, be prepared to stay in line—weekends at Frank’s are packed, fun, and make for a delicious way to end the night!
3403 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002
- Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m.
- Closed on Sunday
It’s one of the favorites of Vietnamese food lovers. Pho, bun, and bahn hoi. That is, soup, vermicelli bowls, and Vietnamese “fajitas.” They are made with every variety of protein, from tofu to chicken to pork to beef to chicken to beef to seafood. It’s all so good, and it’s all available so late that it’s the perfect final stop to your evening out. It gets busy, so be prepared to wait. But do not worry; it’s worth it. Oh, and be brave, order what you love but also order something new. You just might surprise yourself!
907 Westheimer, Suite A Houston, Texas 77006
- Sunday - Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
4819 Washington Ave. Houston, Texas 77007
- Sunday - Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.
2525 Rice Blvd, Suite A Houston, Texas 77005
- Sunday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
The tacos are delicious, which is enough in and of itself. But the fact is that their tortillas are homemade in-house, their chicken and corn are slow-roasted in-house, and their sorbets and margaritas are made with fresh fruits. It's like getting a bonus track from your favorite artist. Maybe the best part is the crazy combos that are insanely delicious like the Cuban Pig with gruyere cheese, slow-roasted pulled pork, and shaved ham; the Tuna Poke with ginger-soy vinaigrette, avocado, and seaweed salad; and the Barbacoa Egg Frittata with shredded wagyu brisket, corn, pico, queso fresco, salsa verde, cilantro, and hibiscus on a corn tortilla. Finally, taco time doesn’t have to end so ridiculously early.
616 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006
- 24 hours a day, every day
Sky high sandwiches and matzoh ball soup. I mean that’s all that really has to be said. Jewish delis equal the best eats to cure whatever ails you from cold to hangover to everything in between. In case you’re not a classic deli kind of person, there’s no need to worry. Katz’s menu is enormous, complete with burgers, pasta, breakfast, and even “low kal” choices. With two locations in the city, in Montrose and The Heights, you are in good hands when you dine at Katz’s!
3112 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
- 24 hours a day, every day
Fondly referred to as House of Guys, House of Pies has, as the name suggests, a plethora of kick-ass homemade pies and, as the nickname suggests, a plethora of guys hanging out at any given time as well. They also boast a ton of offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from omelets to burgers to pork chops. Now, their idea of “on the light side” is chopped steak, a tuna boat, and a baked potato, so think "diner," not "house of healthy eating." But when you’re in the mood for pies and food – and gay men galore – late at night, House of Pies is an A-1 pick for sure.
6816 Ranchester Dr, Houston, TX 77036
- Monday - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Friday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Tan Tan has it all, including fried rice, spring rolls, noodle soups, congee, pan-fried noodles, and sizzling platters. But the stars of the show are their hot pots. If you’ve never taken part in hot pot eating, you are in for a serious treat. The food is brought to your table raw and you cook it up right there at the table. You control the temp and the ingredients. And, after a night on the town, it’s a great way to wind down, recap the night, and enjoy some seriously good eats.
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