Helen Greek Food & Wine

"Despite Rice Village resembling rows of strip centers, the Greek restaurant Helen feels more like a wine cellar. The space is cavernous, with a thin railing cantilevered between massive wine bottle shelves that split the dining room in half. No matter the time of day, Helen stays cold and dark, with only the front tables basking in golden hour light. This is perfect for conversation-centered date nights, Happy Hours that require more than a few bottles of wine, and meals where everyone is as comfortable passing around plates of charred octopus and seared beef kabobs as they are office gossip." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"At this Rice Village gem, Greek taverna dishes and its exclusively Greek wine list are built for sharing. Begin with the halloumi cheese or the trio of chickpea, red pepper hummus, and tzatziki dips served with grilled pita — then, splurge on the whole roasted fish, prepared “plaki-style.”" - Brittany Britto Garley

"All day long, Helen Greek Food & Wine's moody dining room stays cold and dark, with only the front tables basking in the golden hour light. It's a relaxed, casual restaurant and Greek-only wine spot where the food serves more of a background character function. Dishes are tangy, sometimes spicy, and no matter the conversation, you’ll appreciate the souvlaki-based support. Go to Helen when you don’t need anything fancy and just want a relaxed spot for a dinner with friends post-shopping, or to grab a bowl of fries smothered in feta and red pepper sauce at the bar during Happy Hour." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"Despite Rice Village resembling rows of strip centers, the Greek restaurant Helen feels more like a wine cellar. The space is cavernous, with a thin railing cantilevered between massive wine bottle shelves that split the dining room in half. No matter the time of day, Helen stays cold and dark, with only the front tables basking in golden hour light. This is perfect for conversation-centered date nights, Happy Hours that require more than a few bottles of wine, and meals where everyone is as comfortable passing around plates of charred octopus and seared beef kabobs as they are office gossip. photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen photo credit: Quit Nguyen" - Chelsea Thomas

"This newly opened Greek taverna introduces authentic flavors from all over Greece to the fresh tastes of Texas, combining, say, seafood plucked from the Gulf by their fisherman, Frixos, with beautifully plated native dishes. Helen boasts a daily-changing menu of locally-sourced, creative small plates and Houston’s first all-Hellenic wine list (not to mention, the second-largest in the nation – we’ll cheers to that). High, high ceilings, exposed brick and cozy candlelight offer diners an ambiance as warm and welcoming as their heartfelt motto: Siga, siga! (take it easy)." - Principle