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Houston’s Most Beloved BYOB Restaurants

Bring that fancy bottle of wine you’ve been saving to pizza shops, Vietnamese cafes, and more

by Minh Truong Updated
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Montrose pizzeria, Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana, has a popular BYOB policy.
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by Minh Truong Updated

Plenty of restaurants in Houston feature well-curated wine and beer lists to peruse, but for some of them who don’t, an attractive BYOB policy, allowing diners to bring their own bottles of wine, beer, or booze, is just as enticing. While there is often times a corkage fee, dining at a BYOB restaurant can still be an appealing, budget-friendly alternative.

Whether it’s a meal at a hidden Asiatown gem or a casual Montrose pizza joint you want to pair your favorite Bourdeaux with, go forth and consider these Houston restaurants that allow diners to bring their own booze. As operational changes happen within restaurants on a regular basis, it is always good practice to call ahead to confirm policies and prices.

Know of any other BYOB restaurants we may have missed? Shout them out in the comments.

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Sao Lao Thai Café

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This Thai and Lao restaurant, known for its intimate space and bounty of flavor-packed dishes, lets you bring your own booze. For a $5 corkage fee, pair a sparkling rose or full-bodied red with the restaurant’s signature boat noodles, a dish made with more than 40 ingredients.

5013 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
(832) 203-5920
(832) 203-5920

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Aladdin Mediterranean Grill

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The Garden Oaks outpost of this casual Mediterranean restaurant offers a BYOB policy, and charges no corkage fee with the purchase of food. Find dishes like shawarma, kabobs, and mezze platters, and save room for baklava.

1737 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
(713) 681-6257
(713) 681-6257

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Tatemó

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This James Beard Award-nominated tasting menu restaurant offers standout Mexican cuisine, with masa being the through line through the various courses. Find an ever-changing rotation of dishes, like its signature quesadilla or its ceviche, and enjoy it with a bottle of your favorite bubbly.

4740 Dacoma St Ste F, Houston, TX 77092

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Jenni's Noodle House

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This long-standing neighborhood spot serves vermicelli bowls, dumplings, and plenty of noodle dishes. For those looking to make it a casual night out, Jenni’s will provide corkscrews and wine glasses for diners who BYOB. The corkage fee is $4 per bottle and free for a six-pack of beer or less.

602 E 20th St, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 862-3344
(713) 862-3344

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Triola's Kitchen

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This Italian restaurant in the Heights is BYOB with no corkage fee, meaning you can pair its lasagna Bolognese or many pasta dishes with your favorite bottle of wine. If you forget to pack your favorite pick, fear not. The Heights Grocer wine shop is just a short walk away.

4606 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
(832) 390-4745
(832) 390-4745

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KP's Kitchen

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This Memorial-area neighborhood gem, from Houston industry veteran Kerry Pauly, serves Southern classics such as Gulf crab cakes, a hot chicken sandwich, seared ahi tuna, and filet mignon. KP’s welcomes diners to bring their favorite wines for a $10 corkage fee per bottle, and will even offer pairing ideas.

8412 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd #350, Spring Valley Village, TX 77024
(713) 677-0921
(713) 677-0921

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5Kinokawa

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Dining at Billy Kin’s Heights omakase restaurant is an engaging dining experience. Wine and sake is available, but diners can also bring their own for a $15 corkage fee per bottle. In such an intimate setting, it’s not unusual for everyone to partake in the fun and share.

3119 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(832) 823-3848
(832) 823-3848

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Porta'Vino

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The name of this Mediterranean and Italian-inspired restaurant literally translates to “bring wine.” Porta’Vino has its own tightly-curated selection of bottles, but you’re welcome to bring your own, starting at a $12 corkage fee for the first bottle, minus a dollar for each consecutive bottle after that. Corkage for beer is $1 a bottle.

7800 Washington Ave #550, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 360-7480
(713) 360-7480

Theodore Rex

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This relaxed Warehouse District restaurant, helmed by James Beard Award recipient Justin Yu, offers a well-thought-out wine list, but it also allows diners to bring in a bottle of their own choosing. The corkage fee for wine and champagne is $35 per bottle. Break out that vintage red to go with dishes like the tomato toast or roasted beef cap.

1302 Nance St unit a, Houston, TX 77002
(832) 830-8592
(832) 830-8592

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Lucio's

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BYOB is worked right into the name of this longstanding Fourth Ward restaurant, where you’ll find dishes like sea scallops with risotto and butternut squash, and rack of lamb with hen of the woods mushrooms. The corkage fee is $10 per bottle of champagne or wine, and complimentary on Wednesdays.

905 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 523-9958
(713) 523-9958

Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana

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This Montrose pizzeria has perfected the art of Neapolitan-style pizza, using hand-tossed dough and imported ingredients for its in-house sauces, and as a bonus lets diners BYOB. Watch as pizzas are cooked in a blistering 900-degree oven, including Detroit and New York-style pies. Then enjoy your meal with a wine of choice. The corkage fee is $12.

1000 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
(832) 742-5200
(832) 742-5200

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Cafe Layal

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This Midtown café serves up Mediterranean dishes such as hummus with pita, kabob, shawarma and gyro, and charges a $5 corkage fee per person to partake in your own wine and beer. The weekly belly dancing show is an added bonus.

207 Gray St a, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 651-0939
(713) 651-0939

Huynh Restaurant

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This family-operated Vietnamese restaurant in EaDo has one of the most budget-friendly BYOB policies in town — a onetime fee of $2.50 for each person in the party that will be imbibing. Bring a crisp white to enjoy with the citrusy, herbal duck salad, or a robust red to go with the shaking beef tenderloin.

912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003
(713) 224-8964
(713) 224-8964

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Pepper Twins

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All four locations of Pepper Twins are known for its spicy Sichuan dishes with a focus on organic and farm-raised ingredients and offer a BYOB policy. The corkage fee is $5 for wine and just $1 for beer.

3915 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
(346) 444-6493
(346) 444-6493

Sushi by Hidden

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The fast-paced omakase experience curated by chef Jimmy Kieu of Hidden Omakase offers a hand-selected 12-piece sushi tasting in just 30 minutes. Diners are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine or sake, with a corkage fee of $20.

5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(346) 399-5948
(346) 399-5948

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Himalaya Restaurant

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This no-frills Indo-Pak restaurant is one of the most popular in the Mahatma Gandhi District, and it is also one of the best spots to BYOB. There is no corkage fee as long as every person in the party orders food, but you will need to bring your own glassware. Consider a bottle of champagne to go with Himalaya’s famous fried chicken.

6652 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
(713) 532-2837
(713) 532-2837

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Mein

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This Asiatown restaurant is a standout for Cantonese dishes like crispy duck leg, house-made noodles, and fried chicken, and it’s BYOB. Bring your own white or red (or both) — the corkage fee is $10 per bottle.

9630 Clarewood Dr Ste A13, Houston, TX 77036
(713) 923-7488
(713) 923-7488

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Hu's Cooking

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This West University restaurant features a robust menu of Taiwanese dishes like dan dan noodles, garlic pork ribs, poached fish in spicy Szechuan oil, and spicy popcorn chicken, along with beer and wine. If you prefer to bring your own, the corkage fee is $10 for wine and $3 for beer.

2502 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 660-0020
(713) 660-0020

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Mala Sichuan Bistro

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Diners can BYOB wine and champagne at all Mala restaurants, with the exception of the Heights location, where a full menu of signature cocktails is available. The corkage fee is $10 per bottle. The traditional flavors of the Sichuan province will leave your tongue tingling, so choose your beverage pairing wisely.

9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
(713) 995-1889
(713) 995-1889

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Hai Cang Harbor

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This Asiatown restaurant, known for its fresh seafood offerings like Dungeness and king crab, is BYOB. The corkage fee is $10 for spirits and wine, with no charge for bottles of beer. Everything is served family-style, so bring a friend (or five) and truly indulge.

11768 Bellaire Blvd #2452, Houston, TX 77072
(281) 564-4288
(281) 564-4288

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Sao Lao Thai Café

5013 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018

This Thai and Lao restaurant, known for its intimate space and bounty of flavor-packed dishes, lets you bring your own booze. For a $5 corkage fee, pair a sparkling rose or full-bodied red with the restaurant’s signature boat noodles, a dish made with more than 40 ingredients.

5013 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
(832) 203-5920
(832) 203-5920

Aladdin Mediterranean Grill

1737 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018

The Garden Oaks outpost of this casual Mediterranean restaurant offers a BYOB policy, and charges no corkage fee with the purchase of food. Find dishes like shawarma, kabobs, and mezze platters, and save room for baklava.

1737 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018
(713) 681-6257
(713) 681-6257

Tatemó

4740 Dacoma St Ste F, Houston, TX 77092

This James Beard Award-nominated tasting menu restaurant offers standout Mexican cuisine, with masa being the through line through the various courses. Find an ever-changing rotation of dishes, like its signature quesadilla or its ceviche, and enjoy it with a bottle of your favorite bubbly.

4740 Dacoma St Ste F, Houston, TX 77092

Jenni's Noodle House

602 E 20th St, Houston, TX 77008

This long-standing neighborhood spot serves vermicelli bowls, dumplings, and plenty of noodle dishes. For those looking to make it a casual night out, Jenni’s will provide corkscrews and wine glasses for diners who BYOB. The corkage fee is $4 per bottle and free for a six-pack of beer or less.

602 E 20th St, Houston, TX 77008
(713) 862-3344
(713) 862-3344

Triola's Kitchen

4606 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009

This Italian restaurant in the Heights is BYOB with no corkage fee, meaning you can pair its lasagna Bolognese or many pasta dishes with your favorite bottle of wine. If you forget to pack your favorite pick, fear not. The Heights Grocer wine shop is just a short walk away.

4606 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
(832) 390-4745
(832) 390-4745

KP's Kitchen

8412 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd #350, Spring Valley Village, TX 77024

This Memorial-area neighborhood gem, from Houston industry veteran Kerry Pauly, serves Southern classics such as Gulf crab cakes, a hot chicken sandwich, seared ahi tuna, and filet mignon. KP’s welcomes diners to bring their favorite wines for a $10 corkage fee per bottle, and will even offer pairing ideas.

8412 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd #350, Spring Valley Village, TX 77024
(713) 677-0921
(713) 677-0921

5Kinokawa

3119 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Dining at Billy Kin’s Heights omakase restaurant is an engaging dining experience. Wine and sake is available, but diners can also bring their own for a $15 corkage fee per bottle. In such an intimate setting, it’s not unusual for everyone to partake in the fun and share.

3119 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007
(832) 823-3848
(832) 823-3848

Porta'Vino

7800 Washington Ave #550, Houston, TX 77007

The name of this Mediterranean and Italian-inspired restaurant literally translates to “bring wine.” Porta’Vino has its own tightly-curated selection of bottles, but you’re welcome to bring your own, starting at a $12 corkage fee for the first bottle, minus a dollar for each consecutive bottle after that. Corkage for beer is $1 a bottle.

7800 Washington Ave #550, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 360-7480
(713) 360-7480

Theodore Rex

1302 Nance St unit a, Houston, TX 77002

This relaxed Warehouse District restaurant, helmed by James Beard Award recipient Justin Yu, offers a well-thought-out wine list, but it also allows diners to bring in a bottle of their own choosing. The corkage fee for wine and champagne is $35 per bottle. Break out that vintage red to go with dishes like the tomato toast or roasted beef cap.

1302 Nance St unit a, Houston, TX 77002
(832) 830-8592
(832) 830-8592

Lucio's

905 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019

BYOB is worked right into the name of this longstanding Fourth Ward restaurant, where you’ll find dishes like sea scallops with risotto and butternut squash, and rack of lamb with hen of the woods mushrooms. The corkage fee is $10 per bottle of champagne or wine, and complimentary on Wednesdays.

905 Taft St, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 523-9958
(713) 523-9958

Pizaro's Pizza Napoletana

1000 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019

This Montrose pizzeria has perfected the art of Neapolitan-style pizza, using hand-tossed dough and imported ingredients for its in-house sauces, and as a bonus lets diners BYOB. Watch as pizzas are cooked in a blistering 900-degree oven, including Detroit and New York-style pies. Then enjoy your meal with a wine of choice. The corkage fee is $12.

1000 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
(832) 742-5200
(832) 742-5200

Cafe Layal

207 Gray St a, Houston, TX 77002

This Midtown café serves up Mediterranean dishes such as hummus with pita, kabob, shawarma and gyro, and charges a $5 corkage fee per person to partake in your own wine and beer. The weekly belly dancing show is an added bonus.

207 Gray St a, Houston, TX 77002
(713) 651-0939
(713) 651-0939

Huynh Restaurant

912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003

This family-operated Vietnamese restaurant in EaDo has one of the most budget-friendly BYOB policies in town — a onetime fee of $2.50 for each person in the party that will be imbibing. Bring a crisp white to enjoy with the citrusy, herbal duck salad, or a robust red to go with the shaking beef tenderloin.

912 St Emanuel St, Houston, TX 77003
(713) 224-8964
(713) 224-8964

Pepper Twins

3915 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

All four locations of Pepper Twins are known for its spicy Sichuan dishes with a focus on organic and farm-raised ingredients and offer a BYOB policy. The corkage fee is $5 for wine and just $1 for beer.

3915 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
(346) 444-6493
(346) 444-6493

Sushi by Hidden

5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

The fast-paced omakase experience curated by chef Jimmy Kieu of Hidden Omakase offers a hand-selected 12-piece sushi tasting in just 30 minutes. Diners are welcome to bring their own bottle of wine or sake, with a corkage fee of $20.

5216 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
(346) 399-5948
(346) 399-5948

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Himalaya Restaurant

6652 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074

This no-frills Indo-Pak restaurant is one of the most popular in the Mahatma Gandhi District, and it is also one of the best spots to BYOB. There is no corkage fee as long as every person in the party orders food, but you will need to bring your own glassware. Consider a bottle of champagne to go with Himalaya’s famous fried chicken.

6652 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074
(713) 532-2837
(713) 532-2837

Mein

9630 Clarewood Dr Ste A13, Houston, TX 77036

This Asiatown restaurant is a standout for Cantonese dishes like crispy duck leg, house-made noodles, and fried chicken, and it’s BYOB. Bring your own white or red (or both) — the corkage fee is $10 per bottle.

9630 Clarewood Dr Ste A13, Houston, TX 77036
(713) 923-7488
(713) 923-7488

Hu's Cooking

2502 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

This West University restaurant features a robust menu of Taiwanese dishes like dan dan noodles, garlic pork ribs, poached fish in spicy Szechuan oil, and spicy popcorn chicken, along with beer and wine. If you prefer to bring your own, the corkage fee is $10 for wine and $3 for beer.

2502 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 660-0020
(713) 660-0020

Mala Sichuan Bistro

9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036

Diners can BYOB wine and champagne at all Mala restaurants, with the exception of the Heights location, where a full menu of signature cocktails is available. The corkage fee is $10 per bottle. The traditional flavors of the Sichuan province will leave your tongue tingling, so choose your beverage pairing wisely.

9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
(713) 995-1889
(713) 995-1889

Hai Cang Harbor

11768 Bellaire Blvd #2452, Houston, TX 77072

This Asiatown restaurant, known for its fresh seafood offerings like Dungeness and king crab, is BYOB. The corkage fee is $10 for spirits and wine, with no charge for bottles of beer. Everything is served family-style, so bring a friend (or five) and truly indulge.

11768 Bellaire Blvd #2452, Houston, TX 77072
(281) 564-4288
(281) 564-4288

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