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Where to Drink Champagne in Houston

by Eric Sandler
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by Eric Sandler

Bears love honey. Whales love champagne. This is known. Here, then, are some suggestions for way to find the best selection with prices that are friendly for every Eater reader: not just the ones that spit out Krystal. Naturally, the recommendations skew towards French restaurants, but don't be afraid of the wine bars. Mike Sammons of 13 Celsius recommends a bottle for Cliquot drinkers looking to step up that's only $13 $80. Sometimes, even whales love a bargain.

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Cha Champagne & Wine Bar

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The word champagne is in it's name, which gives you an idea of this wine bar's commitment to bubbles. Lots of well-priced BTG or bottle options available.
810 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 807-0967
(713) 807-0967

13 Celsius

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We asked owner Mike Sammons to pick a favorite bottle of champange, and he couldn't. He recommends trying the Roger Coulon brut 1er cru Montagne de Reims, Vrigny nv. It's an $80 bottle for Cliquot drinkers looking to step up.
3000 Caroline, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-8466
(713) 529-8466

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Max's Wine Dive

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The restaurant's motto is "Fried Chicken and Champagne, why not?" They offer a couple dozen bottles at retail prices instead of the usual restaurant markup.
4720 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 880-8737
(713) 880-8737

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The Tasting Room

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This popular local chain offers about 30 bottles with 15-20 available by the glass. Prices range from $33-300 per bottle, but big spenders should dig deep for the 1996 Dom Ruinart Rose.
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
(713) 993-9800
(713) 993-9800

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Brasserie 19

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The River Oaks elite come here to celebrate, but GM Shawn Virene keeps things reasonable with the city's best price on Cliquot Yellow Label. It's $48 and goes great with some oysters.
1919 W Gray, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 524-1919
(713) 524-1919

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Backstreet Cafe

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Sommelier Sean Beck is a known bubbles fan. That means a big selection and reasonable prices. He recommends the $340 Pol Roger Rose Champagne to create "actual epiphany."
1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 521-2239
(713) 521-2239

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Phillipe

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Sommelier Vanessa Trevino Boyd keeps the downstairs Phil's Wine Lounge stocked with 4 champagnes and 7 sparklers by the glass. The full wine list has about 30 bottle options ranging from about $50 to $500.
1800 Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 439-1000
(713) 439-1000

L'Olivier Restaurant & Bar

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James Watkins may have left, but L'Olivier's wine list remains in fine shape. There's a well-chosen list of about a dozen bottles. Prices run $32 - $1,000.
Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
713.360.6313
713.360.6313

Brasserie Max and Julie

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Like Brasserie 19, the restaurant's selection of 20 bottles can be paired with oysters for maximum enjoyment. The list is spendy, but the quality is solid.
4315 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-0070
(713) 524-0070

Nosh Bistro

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Owner Neera Patidar is a certified champange fiend. That means a long BTG list, reasonable prices and Asian-influenced dishes that compliment wine well.
3963 kirby dr, Houston, TX 77098
713-522-6674
713-522-6674

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Cha Champagne & Wine Bar

810 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019
The word champagne is in it's name, which gives you an idea of this wine bar's commitment to bubbles. Lots of well-priced BTG or bottle options available.
810 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 807-0967
(713) 807-0967

13 Celsius

3000 Caroline, Houston, TX 77006
We asked owner Mike Sammons to pick a favorite bottle of champange, and he couldn't. He recommends trying the Roger Coulon brut 1er cru Montagne de Reims, Vrigny nv. It's an $80 bottle for Cliquot drinkers looking to step up.
3000 Caroline, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 529-8466
(713) 529-8466

Max's Wine Dive

4720 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
The restaurant's motto is "Fried Chicken and Champagne, why not?" They offer a couple dozen bottles at retail prices instead of the usual restaurant markup.
4720 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
(713) 880-8737
(713) 880-8737

The Tasting Room

1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
This popular local chain offers about 30 bottles with 15-20 available by the glass. Prices range from $33-300 per bottle, but big spenders should dig deep for the 1996 Dom Ruinart Rose.
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
(713) 993-9800
(713) 993-9800

Brasserie 19

1919 W Gray, Houston, TX 77019
The River Oaks elite come here to celebrate, but GM Shawn Virene keeps things reasonable with the city's best price on Cliquot Yellow Label. It's $48 and goes great with some oysters.
1919 W Gray, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 524-1919
(713) 524-1919

Backstreet Cafe

1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
Sommelier Sean Beck is a known bubbles fan. That means a big selection and reasonable prices. He recommends the $340 Pol Roger Rose Champagne to create "actual epiphany."
1103 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77019
(713) 521-2239
(713) 521-2239

Phillipe

1800 Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77056
Sommelier Vanessa Trevino Boyd keeps the downstairs Phil's Wine Lounge stocked with 4 champagnes and 7 sparklers by the glass. The full wine list has about 30 bottle options ranging from about $50 to $500.
1800 Post Oak, Houston, Texas 77056
(713) 439-1000
(713) 439-1000

L'Olivier Restaurant & Bar

Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
James Watkins may have left, but L'Olivier's wine list remains in fine shape. There's a well-chosen list of about a dozen bottles. Prices run $32 - $1,000.
Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006
713.360.6313
713.360.6313

Brasserie Max and Julie

4315 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Like Brasserie 19, the restaurant's selection of 20 bottles can be paired with oysters for maximum enjoyment. The list is spendy, but the quality is solid.
4315 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-0070
(713) 524-0070

Nosh Bistro

3963 kirby dr, Houston, TX 77098
Owner Neera Patidar is a certified champange fiend. That means a long BTG list, reasonable prices and Asian-influenced dishes that compliment wine well.
3963 kirby dr, Houston, TX 77098
713-522-6674
713-522-6674

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