8 Things to Do in Montrose, Houston

This is a younger cocktail bar and restaurant that has skyrocketed in popularity since it opened in 2019. It was featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, with stellar reviews that we couldn’t agree with more.

Its jungle theme and vintage music takes you right to the tropics, where you can enjoy Caribbean and Southeast Asian inspired cuisine as well as American favorites.

The Toasted Coconut boasts a killer menu that features classic and tropical dishes with a twist. The cocktails are colorful and unique – perfect for H-Town’s own tiki hut. Favorites on the food side include their “world famous” cheeseburger and pork dumplings.

On the drink side, you have to go with their namesake, The Toasted Coconut, a cocktail that is just as salty as it is sweet. They serve both classic Tiki drinks and new concoctions just as good as the originals.

If you decide to make the at-home tropical vacation, make sure to get a reservation beforehand – spots go quick, and you don’t want to miss out!

• Good for: Brunch, dinner, cocktails
• Suitable for families, friends, and small groups

Niko Niko’s is a classic  and one that has grown into a franchise of three locations spanning across the Houston area. Montrose is to thank for this iconic Greek and American cafe, hosting the original since 1977.

Niko Niko’s was started by Greek immigrants Chrisanthios and Eleni Fetokakis, whose pipe dream of “selling euros to cowboys” became reality through years of hard work and dedication.

The restaurant is currently being run by their son, Dimitri, who is as dedicated as his parents to serving up dishes seemingly unbefitting to your barbecue-loving Texan.

Niko Niko’s is the best place for Greek in Houston – full stop. It’s also one of the only places you can get loukoumades in the area. And you definitely should get the loukoumades – they are Greek honey balls that you can add gelato to for a tasty dessert.

The gyros and Greek salad are to die for – but the menu is big enough that anyone can find something they like. Don’t worry – it’s all good.

• Good for: Lunch, dinner
• Suitable for families, friends, and small groups

The Marigold Club is the newest establishment from Goodnight Hospitality – the team behind restaurants such as March and Rosie Cannonball.

The restaurant serves fresh cuisine in a posh Mayfair London-inspired setting as elegant as it is bright. They have three levels of caviar service, an extensive raw bar, and sundae carts that roam the restaurant floors for a tableside extravaganza. What more could one want?

The menu changes regularly, but it currently includes items such as Mussel Escabeche Toast and Duke Wellington for dinner and King Crab Tart and Chicken Milanese for brunch.

The Marigold Club also hosts an afternoon tea – the perfect break to a day of shopping and enjoying all the beauty Montrose has to offer. On the drinks side, a heavy emphasis is placed on French winemakers and Champagne.

The Marigold Club is where the opulence of London meets the eccentricity of Montrose – brought together by expertly-crafted French dishes and a vision executed to its highest potential.

• Good for: Brunch, dinner, afternoon tea
• Suitable for families, friends, and small groups

Hugo’s is known for its authentic Mexican cooking and earthy flavors. In a city chock-full of Tex-Mex, owner Hugo Ortega gets fresh and innovative with the classics while staying true to his native cuisine.

All tortillas, moles, cheeses, and chocolate are made from scratch using traditional Mexican techniques. These handmade items are used to create exemplary dishes like the Taquito de Langosta and Lechón.

The interior of the restaurant is as fresh as its ingredients, with elements of both contemporary architecture and old Mexico used to create an unforgettable environment.

Hugo’s is the perfect place to go for those who enjoy Mexican food and Mexican decoration.

The corn tortillas are handmade, the wine program is award-winning, and the tequila menu is stellar – what more could you ask for? Hugo’s is considered to be one of the best places to eat in all of Houston – and that’s not an exaggeration.

We promise you won’t regret your visit to this well-known eatery.

Every Sunday, Montrose Restaurant and Bar Boheme hosts their coveted Drag Brunch.

Watch some of Houston’s best Drag Queens bring the stage to life with fun and fresh performances that will wake you up faster than one of their espresso shots.

This is a great option for celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. After all, nothing pairs better with French toast than a live performance.

Two shows take place every Sunday: one from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and another from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

In order to attend, you must purchase the $39 cover fee on Boheme’s website. The cover fee includes access to the show and the brunch buffet. Make sure to keep the kids at home if you plan to attend- this weekly event is 21+!

We love brunch and we love drag shows. Boheme’s offers both at the same time, with mimosas. We would be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend our Sunday morning.

Cactus Music is Houston’s historic independent record store with a selection of records, tapes, and CDs that you won’t see anywhere else.

The shop is over 40 years old and has served as a second space to residents of Montrose. People congregate at Cactus Music to listen to live shows and meet other music-loving people.

The store’s selection includes almost every physical format of music available, as well as historic memorabilia and music-themed gifts. Their music spans every genre, and they even have a movie section that sells old DVDs and Blu Ray.

One of the great things about Cactus Music is that they host multiple listening events and release parties throughout the year.

They also have in-store performances – meaning you can browse the music and listen to it all at the same time. There is no better place to shop if you’re a vinyl-head, Spotify aficionado, or enjoyer of a classic beat.

• Good for: Records, Music
• Suitable for friends, family, and small groups

This “creative canvas” is a mixed-use destination perfect for your upscale, boutique shopping devotee.

The Montrose Collective hosts a variety of great restaurants, bars, cafes, workout studios, and salons within its lush walls, but it’s the shopping that shines through those lush walls and makes this a place worth visiting.

Visitors can shop at retailers like PAIGE, Mejuri, Reformation, and GANNI, all in one development in the heart of Houston’s most colorful neighborhood.

The Montrose Collective has many eco-friendly businesses between their lush balconies. The development was created to embrace the energy and inclusiveness of Montrose.

It’s modern but earthy – the perfect destination for a high-end shopping experience that stays true to Montrose’s soul.

Recently, the building became home to The Real Real’s first brick and mortar location in Houston and a new candle making workshop called Paddywax Candle Bar.

There are so many different shops to choose from at the Montrose Collection – so make sure you stop by!

• Good for: Dinner, Lunch, Shopping, Wellness
• Suitable for friends, family, and small groups

This small shop offers a little something for everyone – over 200 independent brands are featured with goods ranging from jewelry to art to small trinkets you won’t find anywhere else in Houston.

Space Montrose is the conception of the Perez family. They opened their store in 2010 and still maintain ownership over the spot despite its growth in popularity.

The family wanted to create a store that celebrated small business and inspired creativity – and create a store they did.

Space Montrose is a place that highlights and sells products from artists and creators who live and craft in the USA.

New brands find their voices here, where shoppers can peruse through handcrafted goods and items just as unique as the store itself. They offer custom gift boxes – perfect for occasions ranging from baby showers to birthdays.

They are always highlighting new talent, so we like to stop by as frequently as possible to see what new items Space Montrose has to offer!

• Good for: Shopping
• Suitable for friends, family, and small groups