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Grotto Downtown Conveniently located at Avenida Houston and connected to the George R. Valet is available at the entrance of Grotto Downtown.
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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 w**e—the ideal place for any occasion whether it’s lunch, happy hour, a business meeting or dinner in the city. Self-parking is also available at the Avenida North parking garage, directly across the street on Rusk, where we will validate up to 3 hours for free.

There’s no such thing as a bad day for pizza. 🍕❤️ Whether you’re sneaking away from the office for lunch, splitting a pi...
11/09/2026

There’s no such thing as a bad day for pizza. 🍕❤️
 
Whether you’re sneaking away from the office for lunch, splitting a pie with coworkers, or craving a little Italian for dinner, Grotto Downtown has your pizza fix covered.

The best networking happens after the name badges come off. 🍸Whether you're wrapping up a conference at George R. Brown ...
11/05/2026

The best networking happens after the name badges come off. 🍸

Whether you're wrapping up a conference at George R. Brown or another day at the office, Grotto Downtown is the place to trade meetings for cocktails, small plates, and good conversation.

Happy Hour is Monday–Friday, 3–7 PM at the bar and patio. Grab your coworkers and pull up a chair!

In Houston for AfroTech? We saved you a seat. 🍝After a full day at George R. Brown Convention Center, you don't have to ...
11/04/2026

In Houston for AfroTech? We saved you a seat. 🍝

After a full day at George R. Brown Convention Center, you don't have to go far for a good Italian dinner. Grotto Downtown is right around the corner, serving up pasta, pizza, cocktails, and plenty of reasons to keep the conversation going after the conference wraps.

Grab your crew and make a dinner reservation. Welcome to Houston!

Some conversations are better had over a cocktail than a conference call. 🍸Grab your favorite coworker and make Happy Ho...
11/02/2026

Some conversations are better had over a cocktail than a conference call. 🍸

Grab your favorite coworker and make Happy Hour at Grotto Downtown your new after-work tradition! Cocktails, small plates, and plenty to catch up on.

Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, 3–7 PM at the bar and patio. See you there!

Give them something they’ll actually look forward to using. 🎁🇮🇹This holiday season, purchase $100 in Landry’s Gift Cards...
11/01/2026

Give them something they’ll actually look forward to using. 🎁🇮🇹

This holiday season, purchase $100 in Landry’s Gift Cards and receive a $20 Reward Card for yourself. Landry’s Select Club Members also earn 1.5x points on qualifying purchases.

Dinner at Grotto for them, a little reward for you. Purchase in-store or online through December 31. https://bit.ly/4AHg2V5

Your Saturday night plans for November 7 just got a little more sophisticated. 🍷Join us at Grotto Downtown for an evenin...
10/30/2026

Your Saturday night plans for November 7 just got a little more sophisticated. 🍷

Join us at Grotto Downtown for an evening of exceptional California w**es from Faust and Flowers, paired with five thoughtfully crafted courses by Executive Chef Brian Saldivar.

🍷 Saturday, November 7 | 7–9 PM
🎟️ $125 per person, including fees and gratuity

Make it a date night or gather your fellow w**e lovers! Tickets are available now at the link below. Reserve your seats before they're gone! https://bit.ly/4i4gSnI

We fully support making dinner plans based on the dessert menu. 🍓🍰Especially when there's a slice of cake like this wait...
10/28/2026

We fully support making dinner plans based on the dessert menu. 🍓🍰

Especially when there's a slice of cake like this waiting at the end. Whether you're wrapping up a night out in Downtown Houston or just stopping in to satisfy your sweet tooth, there's always a good reason to save room for dessert at Grotto Downtown.

Your calendar says meetings. We say meatballs and a glass of w**e. 🍷If you're working in Downtown Houston, consider this...
10/27/2026

Your calendar says meetings. We say meatballs and a glass of w**e. 🍷

If you're working in Downtown Houston, consider this your reminder that Happy Hour is just around the corner. Grab your coworkers, order a few small plates for the table, and let the conversation shift from deadlines to dinner plans.

Happy Hour at Grotto Downtown, Monday through Friday from 3–7 PM.

November plans look better with a glass of w**e. 🍷Join us at Grotto Downtown on Saturday, November 7, for an evening fea...
10/24/2026

November plans look better with a glass of w**e. 🍷

Join us at Grotto Downtown on Saturday, November 7, for an evening featuring five courses thoughtfully crafted by Executive Chef Brian Saldivar, each paired with exceptional California w**es from Faust and Flowers.

📅 November 7 | 7–9 PM
🎟️ $125 per person, including fees and gratuity

Make a night of it in Downtown Houston! Reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4i4gSnI

Fall flavors have entered the chat. 🍂Our Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is giving us one more reason to romanticize our ...
10/20/2026

Fall flavors have entered the chat. 🍂

Our Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is giving us one more reason to romanticize our lunch break. If you work in Downtown Houston, step away from the desk, grab a table at Grotto Downtown, and enjoy a little midday reset.

Because your lunch hour deserves to be more than just another meeting on the calendar.

The best part of the workday might just be what happens after it. 🍸Close the laptop, catch up with your favorite coworke...
10/19/2026

The best part of the workday might just be what happens after it. 🍸

Close the laptop, catch up with your favorite coworkers, and make a little room in your calendar for Happy Hour at Grotto Downtown.

Monday through Friday, 3–7 PM. Good company, cocktails, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile.

Address

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

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 9pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+1 713-658-0752

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