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Grotto Downtown

Grotto Downtown

Eat Local in Houston

4.3 2,129 Google reviews$20–60

+1 713 658 07 521001 Avenida De Las Americas Suite A, Houston, Texas 77010 · Downtown Houston

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1001 Avenida De Las Americas Suite A, Houston, Texas 77010

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About

Conveniently located at Avenida Houston and connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Grotto Downtown offers a rustic, chic, and vibrant dining experience in the heart of Houston—within walking distance to Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center and Discovery Green. From small and shareable plates, fresh and local salads to refreshing and dynamic Italian cuisine, Grotto’s menu also offers a selection of curated craft beers, Grappa and wine—the ideal place for any occasion whether it’s lunch, happy hour, a business meeting or dinner in the city. Valet is available at the entrance of Grotto Downtown. Self-parking is also available at the Avenida North parking garage, directly across the street on Rusk, where we will validate up to 3 hour...

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Hard liquor
  • Private dining room

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Wednesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11:30 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
12 to 10 PM
Sunday
12 to 9 PM
Monday
11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM to 9 PM

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