The 21 Best Restaurants And Bars In Montrose - Houston - The Infatuation

"Housed in a Spanish-style bungalow, the luxurious Spanish restaurant BCN Taste & Tradition shares a parking lot with an auto detailer, a gas station, and the club-combo-Greek-cafe Echoes. Driving past, you could mistake it for any other residence were it not for the line of luxury cars backed up at the valet. The place serves Catalan-specific cuisine, like plates of aged jamón Iberico, grilled branzino or octopus, gazpacho, and dessert pastries stuffed with crema catalana. The golden, modern dining room also makes a great backdrop for an anniversary celebration, or dinner with friends who are really into museum-quality art. The best way to eat here is to walk in and grab a seat at BCN’s small bar. The bartenders have a knack for pairing rare Spanish vermouths with whatever you order and provide an intimate level of service that isn’t as easily achieved at BCN’s larger table. But if you need a reservation, expect to dine early or late unless you can plan a few weeks ahead. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene