Where to Enjoy Dinner, Drinks, and Live Entertainment in Houston

Here’s where to jam out to jazz, romance a date with the sounds of a live pianist, or spice things up with a fiery show

In Houston, dining out doesn’t have to mean staring across the table blankly at your dinner date. Why not fill the silence with some entertainment? The city boasts several restaurants and bars that offer a riveting experience, whether that be soulful jazz jam sessions, frenetic house tunes with a fiery show and a live guitarist, or a more romantic scene with nostalgic tunes floating from a baby grand piano. Whatever your vibe is, Houston has it. Here are the Houston restaurants and bars serving up the best live entertainment in the city.

This map has been updated to include Axelrad, Leo’s River Oaks, Toca Madera, and Goode’s Armadillo Palace.

Emilia Havana’s, Amrina, and now-closed restaurants like Albi, Lightnin’ Good Times, and Se7en have been removed.

For more ideas for a fun dinner date, check out Eater’s round-up of the best date-night spots in the city.