Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza/River Oaks

Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Upper Kirby/Greenway Plaza/River Oaks

With convenient access to Houston’s stadiums and attractions, River Oaks and Upper Kirby offer a stylish but relaxed experience for soccer fans and travelers alike.

Explore local boutiques, catch an indie film at the historic River Oaks Theatre, or stroll green trails.The area is home to renowned restaurants ranging from stylish steakhouses to trendy sushi spots, providing options for every palate. 

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Where to Eat

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Baby Barnaby's

A cozy booth in the tiny dining room at Baby Barnaby's (next door to Barnaby's proper) is a coveted spot for lazy weekend mornings. Diners autograph a pad of paper posted just…

Backstreet Café

Backstreet Café will close on January 2, 2025, for renovations. The old little house will be demolished, and a new one will be built on the other side of the lot. The reopening is…

Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette

Enjoy one of Houston’s hidden gems, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette in River Oaks. This restaurant brings you the freshest coastal ingredients, along with Texas beef, sushi, and…

State of Grace

In October 2015, Atlanta celebrity chef Ford Fry’s highly-anticipated State of Grace made its debut in a bright and airy River Oaks space. In his first Houston venture, Fry, a…

a'Bouzy

He’s baaack! The former managing partner of River Oak’s Brasserie 19, Shawn Virene, returned with more sparkle and bubbly for H-Town. Virene brings the best of France’s Champagne…

Where to Stay

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Things to Do

Whether you're traveling here for business, looking for an exciting day trip or weekend getaway or embarking on a family…