Birch Retreat
·Apartments
Smoke-free propertyUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyFree self parkingWheelchair accessible
04
Guest scores & sentiment
From — guest reviews · multi-source
Dimension scores · cross-source
Location9.4
Value9.1
Cleanliness9.1
Rooms9.0
Service8.9
Facilities8.8
Wi-Fi7.5
No checkout or paid ranking here — commission never drives content.
Book on FlyerTrip →F
Facilities · 4
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Smoke-free propertyUpper floors accessible by stairs onlyFree self parkingWheelchair accessible
N
Nearby & map
DiningSights
1
Blood Bros BBQ
Barbecue, Asian · Bib
$$
Few smokehouses celebrate the city’s diverse cultural footprint quite like this one, where Texas barbecue traditions merge with Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean flavors. Where else will you find banh mi with pho-rubbed beef belly, a swipe of garlic aioli, chicken liver pâté? How many pitmasters glaze their ribs in gochujang? Classic offerings of brisket and ribs satisfy, but the restaurant’s heart lives in the daily specials, which change with great frequency. Take a look around: A nearby table (indoors or out) will always have a dish you wish you had ordered. How’s the brisket fried rice? What
6.1km
2
Maximo
Mexican, American · Bib
$$
With burnt orange banquettes, handsome tile floors and a covered patio that looks out across West University, this cozy charmer is more than just a watering hole for refreshing margaritas and chilled lagers. The finely curated menu is packed with delicious ideas inspired by both Texan and Mexican traditions. Tortillas are nixtamalized and pressed in-house so start with a mushroom taco loaded with tempura-fried mushrooms and a sunflower seed chili crisp. Other hits include roasted oysters with green garlic butter, grilled cucumbers with charred jalapeño yogurt, and a superb smoked pork chop bur
6.2km
3
Le Jardinier Houston
French, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
$$$$
With locations in Manhattan and Miami, Chef Alain Verzeroli also shares his verdant, stylish French cooking with Houston. The location couldn’t be more apt: The Museum of Fine Arts matches his colorful dishes that are both beautiful and satisfying. Accomplished sauces, seasonal vegetables and thoughtful cocktails tell a story in line with the restaurant’s name and design. The set menu shifts with the seasons and might include such delights as vol-au-vent of wild mushrooms. Order a side of pommes dauphine with a delectable truffle aioli, while the decadent Valrhona dark chocolate crémeux will s
8.6km
4
Musaafer
Indian, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
$$$$
Dinner in a shopping mall doesn’t sound promising, unless you’re headed to Musaafer. The sheer scale of this grand hall, with its arches, towering windows, labyrinth-like layout and elaborate patterns, feels like a palace of its own. The setting is as thrilling as the food, with different menus reflecting the chef's travels around India. A crisp, delicate achappam is a lovely opener before scallop ceviche with green apple cilantro water. A short rib taco adds a little fun but do order the Malabari fish curry with a light and fluffy paratha. Desserts are delicate, subtle and skillful. The atten
9.2km
5
BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish, Contemporary · ★ Michelin
$$$$
Tucked away off Richmond Avenue this restaurant, housed in a 1920s white stucco bungalow and managed by some of the most personable staff in the city, cooks with both flair and familiarity. Seafood is a must, as in fresh razor clams or the signature char-grilled octopus with pommes purée. Chef Luis Roger knows his way around land, too, and his Iberian suckling pig arrives with a crackling crust, meltingly tender meat in a rich red wine sauce. Save room for dessert, especially the tarta de Santiago with zingy lemon marmalade. The beverage selection is intriguing, featuring an all-Spanish wine l
9.4km
6
March
Creative, Mediterranean Cuisine · ★ Michelin
$$$$
This ambitious atelier sets its sights on a culinary exploration of the Mediterranean, studiously delving into individual regions one by one, from the Maghreb in Northwest Africa to Murcia and Andalusia in Southern Spain, to Greece, with a tasting menu and beverage program inspired by each cuisine in turn. But if all that sounds a bit precious, rest assured that the experience itself is utterly disarming, with a winning sense of hospitality that makes for a meal that is both engaging and luxe. Guests start with finely tuned cocktails and first bites in the stylish lounge area before being whis
9.8km
7
nobie's
american · Bib
$$
A home away from home, this Montrose favorite is impossible to resist. Set in a charming 1930s bungalow and decorated with vinyl records, the restaurant is as cozy as they come with a staff that treats you like a regular. The food impresses, at once creative and familiar. You could fill up entirely on the superb dilly milk bread with “everything butter” but then you’d miss any one of the creative vegetable offerings like grilled carrots with a coconut curry and peanut sesame crunch. The menu's tempting choices make decision-making difficult, but know that there must be pie, all of which are ba
8.7km
8
The Pit Room
Barbecue, Mexican · Bib
$$
Who had the brilliant idea to use brisket trimmings to make tortillas? The credit might possibly belong to this Montrose smokehouse, which delivers prime USDA brisket and beef rib excellence. With a side order of warm tortillas and a lashing of sweet sauce, the combination is spot-on. Speaking of sides, the refreshing marinated tomato salad or the surprisingly spicy charred beans pack a lot more flavor than expected. Don't miss the station with a selection of pickles to perfectly complement your barbecue. Early risers can drop in for a quick breakfast taco. As a bonus, the wait to order is rar
9.2km
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Click a row to locate it · distances are approximate. Data from Overture / Michelin / Wikidata.