Houston wine shop and restaurant recommendations

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Thinking about a weekend in Houston in April. Looking for a wine shop and a nice restaurant where I can bring a bottle or two with corkage.

Appreciate any assistance

Lonnie

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BYOB is illegal in TX if a restaurant has a liquor license allowing them to sell spirits, which the vast majority of them do. There are a small number of restaurants in Houston that allow BYOB with a corkage fee, and one of the nicest is Lucio’s. There are others - mainly Asian or Italian cuisine - that allow BYOB, but it’s rare.

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Thanks for the update. Last time I was in Houston, you could drink a beer on the 610 loop while stuck in 5 pm rush hour traffic.

Any thoughts on a restaurant with a nice wine list in the $250 a bottle range?

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Second upvote on Lucio’s.

Porta’Vino is also a great BYOB spot, but also has a great wine list.

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Thanks for the recommendations
What are the best wine shops down there?

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Spec’s at 2410 Smith Street not far from downtown is the go to wine store in Houston. Spec’s has other locations but Smith St. is the grandaddy of them all.

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Thanks Michael

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13 Celsius is probably the most well-known wine bar in Houston. So definitely worth checking out.