Houston, Texas, is located in the southeastern part of the state on the Gulf of Mexico. Golf opportunities in Houston include the links at Glenbrook, Gus Wortham, Texaco Country Club and Pasadena Municipal Golf Courses. The city also is home to a host of fine dining locations. While the C.K. Revolving Rooftop Restaurant at the city's international airport is well-known, the city has other notable rooftop restaurants.
The 43rd Restaurant & Lounge
The 43rd Restaurant is located on the top floor of the downtown Wedge Tower, and offers an opportunity to enjoy a drink at the bar on the rooftop restaurant deck, if the weather is not too windy. The view from both the bar and restaurant shows off the entire downtown area. The eatery is open for lunch and the bar entertains guests until early evening for drinks. Attire is dressy for this upscale restaurant that offers a new lunch menu each month featuring fresh food, seafood and beef. The house specialty is the chef's seafood gumbo. Parking is by valet or self-parking in structures near the restaurant. Reservations are required and may be made online. Happy Hour is limited to only 160 guests, so reservations should be made early. Smoking and non-smoking options are available, with an appropriate reservation. Business dress is appropriate for both the lounge and restaurant during the lunch hour.
The 43rd Restaurant
1415 Louisiana St.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 739-6550
the43rd.com
CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant
CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant offers skyline views of the city and a chance to view air traffic at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. CK's features a dinner menu of surf and turf. Prime Rib and a fresh fish catch of the day are restaurant specialties. Desserts, including Key Lime pie and Creme Brulee, are offered each evening. The menu also includes salads and a number of side items suitable for vegetarian diners. Parking is available at the hotel (by valet) and in the airport lots where valet service is not offered due to security restrictions. Reservations are required. Business attire is suitable for dining.
CK's Revolving Rooftop Restaurant
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
18700 J.F. Kennedy Blvd.
Houston, TX 77032
(281) 443-2310
(800) 627-7468
marriott.com
Open City
The Open City is a rooftop bistro and bar that opens for lunch and dinner, except on Sunday and Monday. The menu includes moderately-priced lunch dishes of soups, slider sandwiches and burger offerings, and a dinner menu that features steak and seafood. The restaurant has a large number of dishes suitable for vegan dining, including salads and pasta. The bar, offering mixed drinks and bottled beer, also is located on the roof. Happy Hour specials, served in the bar, are posted both online and in the lounge. Reservations are taken only for parties of six or more. Parties less than this number are seated on a first come, first served basis in the restaurant. Appropriate dress includes business attire.
Open City Rooftop Bistro Bar
2416 Brazos St., Suite A
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 522-0118
ochouston.com
About The Author
Lee Grayson is an ethnographer and freelance writer. She has written for both Oxford and Harvard University presses and research publishers, including Facts On File and ABC-CLIO. She holds certificates from the University of California campuses at Irvine and San Diego.
