There are few things finer than the outline of Houston's Downtown skyline. It might not be steepled with historic stone structures or boast a mountainous backdrop, but there's really something beautiful about our downtown view. The downtown skyline is bookended by Buffalo Bayou and the Warehouse District, making it a mixture of Texas' scenic beauty with the constant buzz of industrial growth.
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Where to Eat and Drink with a View of Downtown Houston
We might not have the mountainous backdrop some city's can boast, we do have one of the most beautiful downtown skylines in the state — at least according to this Houstonian.

1. Paper Co.
Houston, TX 77007
Paper Co. Coffee. [Photo: Paper Co. Coffee/Facebook]
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2. La Carafe
Houston, TX 77002
La Carafe. [Photo: La Carafe]
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3. B & B Butchers
Houston, TX 77007
B&B Butchers and Restaurant. [Photo: Feliz Sanchez]
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4. Urban Eats
Houston, TX 77007
Urban Eats. [Photo: Urban Eats/Facebook]
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5. Proof Bar + Patio
Houston, TX 77006
Proof Rooftop Lounge. [Photo: Proof Bar/Website]
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6. Gaslamp Terrace
Houston, TX 77006
GasLamp Terrace. [Photo: GasLamp Terrace/Facebook]
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7. The Grove
Houston, TX 77010
The Grove. [Photo: The Grove/Facebook]
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8. Up Restaurant
Houston, TX 77027
Up Restaurant. [Photo: Up Restaurant/Facebook]
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