Biggio's Explained
Biggio's |
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Street-Address: | 1777 Walker Street |
City: | Houston |
County: | Harris |
State: | Texas |
Postcode: | 77010 |
Country: | United States |
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Biggio's is a sports bar and restaurant in Houston, Texas.[1] It has been described as the largest sports bar in Texas.[2] Created in partnership with Craig Biggio and the Houston Astros, as well as Marriott Marquis Houston,[3] [4] the bar has been described as MLB-owned by the Houston Press.[5]
Description
Inspired by and named after former professional baseball sportsman Craig Biggio,[6] [7] who played for the Houston Astros, the restaurant Biggio's is housed in downtown Houston's Marriott Marquis, near the baseball stadium Minute Maid Park. The two-story eatery displays some of Biggio's sports memorabilia.[8] The interior has television screens as large as 20 feet by 15 feet, as well as reclining seats in an area described as a "mancave".[9] There is a patio overlooking the George R. Brown Convention Center.[10]
Menu
The menu has included bison chili, chicken wings, chicken and waffles,[11] loaded nachos, pizza,[12] pretzels with beer mustard, Texas caviar with tortilla chips, and chips and guacamole or queso. The restaurant has also served sliders (angus with pimento spread, fried chicken with Sriracha honey), hot dogs (American or Sonoran), flatbreads, street tacos, and various salads, including Caesar, steak with blue cheese, and Texas Cobb. Among sandwich options are chopped brisket, a three-cheese grilled cheese, black bean and quinoa burger, and a beef burger.[13] Drink options include beer, cocktails, and wine.
History
The restaurant opened along with the hotel on December 26, 2016.
Reception
Greg Morago of the Houston Chronicle was critical of the restaurant upon opening.[14] Brooke Viggiano has called Biggio's "sleek" and "upscale",[15] [16] and included the restaurant in Thrillist's 2023 overview of the best places to watch the Super Bowl in the city.[17]
See also
Notes and References
- News: Morago . Greg . 2016-04-13 . Craig Biggio to open sports bar in downtown Houston . 2024-06-05 . Houston Chronicle . en . 2022-08-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220815124831/https://www.houstonchronicle.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Craig-Biggio-to-open-sports-bar-in-downtown-7244377.php . live .
- Web site: Sharp . Ellie . 2016-12-21 . Sneak A Peek At The Marriott Marquis’ New Restaurant Wonderland . 2024-06-05 . Eater Houston . en . 2023-12-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231203005439/https://houston.eater.com/2016/12/21/14038808/marriott-marquis-restaurants-opening-biggios-xochi . live .
- Web site: Gillespie . Laura . 2016-04-15 . At the New Marriott Marquis, a Killer Sports Bar for a Killer B . 2024-06-05 . Houstonia Magazine . en-US . 2024-06-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605142222/https://www.houstoniamag.com/news-and-city-life/2016/04/at-the-new-marriott-marquis-a-killer-sports-bar-for-a-killer-b . live .
- Furr . Laura . April 13, 2016 . Downtown hotel partners with Astros star for two-story bar . Houston Business Journal . June 5, 2024 . June 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605142227/https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2016/04/13/downtown-hotel-partners-with-astros-star-for-two.html . live .
- Web site: Viggiano . Brooke . 2023-03-28 . Houston Bars and Restaurants Celebrating Astros Opening Day (and Season) with Food and Drink Specials . 2024-06-05 . Houston Press . en . 2023-06-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230605060526/https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/things-to-do-where-to-get-food-and-drink-specials-in-houston-on-astros-opening-day-15368175 . live .
- Web site: McCarthy . Amy . 2016-07-21 . Downtown Houston’s Restaurant Scene Is About To Explode . 2024-06-05 . Eater Houston . en . 2023-09-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922225804/https://houston.eater.com/2016/7/21/12250632/avenida-houston-ten-new-restaurants-opening . live .
- Web site: Shilcutt . Katherine . 2017-01-07 . Biggio's Is the Ideal Destination for Today's Texans Game . 2024-06-05 . Houstonia Magazine . en-US . 2022-08-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220809222318/https://www.houstoniamag.com/eat-and-drink/2017/01/biggio-s-is-the-ideal-destination-for-today-s-texans-game . live .
- Web site: McCarthy . Amy . 2016-10-26 . Biggio’s Sports Bar Takes Shape At Marriott Marquis . 2024-06-05 . Eater Houston . en . 2023-09-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230926161110/https://houston.eater.com/2016/10/26/13427694/biggios-opening-mariott-marquis-houston-november . live .
- News: Cowen . Diane . 2016-12-20 . First look inside downtown's new Marriott Marquis hotel . 2024-06-05 . Houston Chronicle . en . 2022-07-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220704101455/https://www.chron.com/life/article/First-look-inside-downtown-s-new-Marriott-Marquis-10799612.php . live .
- Web site: Mahmood . Sabiha . 2023-05-26 . Game Day Game Bites at Biggio’s . 2024-06-05 . KPRC . en . 2023-06-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230602164520/https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2023/05/26/game-day-game-bites-at-biggios/ . live .
- Web site: Gire . Nadia . 2017-06-16 . Where To Eat Before Watching the Houston Astros Play at Minute Maid Park . 2024-06-05 . Eater Houston . en . 2022-05-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220524210243/https://houston.eater.com/maps/restaurants-near-minute-maid-park-houston-astros . live .
- Web site: Hekmat . Sean . 2016-04-01 . 21 Houston Sports Bars to Visit For an Ultimate Game Day Experience . 2024-06-05 . Eater Houston . en . 2024-03-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240313185907/https://houston.eater.com/maps/houston-best-sports-bars . live .
- News: Morago . Greg . 2016-12-27 . First look: Biggio’s sports bar downtown . 2024-06-05 . Houston Chronicle . en . 2022-05-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220525041703/https://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/First-look-Biggio-s-sports-bar-downtown-10820636.php . live .
- Web site: McCarthy . Amy . 2016-12-27 . Apparently, The Seating At Biggio’s Sports Bar Is Really, Really Uncomfortable . 2024-06-05 . Eater Houston . en . 2024-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240513155335/https://houston.eater.com/2016/12/27/14091072/biggios-sports-bar-first-look . live .
- Web site: Viggiano . Brooke . 2024-02-11 . A Sports Fanatic’s Guide to Houston, from the Rodeo to the Rockets . 2024-06-05 . Thrillist . en . 2024-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523215556/https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/houston/houston-sports-guide . live .
- Web site: Viggiano . Brooke . 2022-10-14 . Grab a Pint and Watch the Game at These Houston Sports Bars . 2024-06-05 . Thrillist . en . 2024-05-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523215654/https://www.thrillist.com/drink/houston/best-sports-bars-in-houston . live .
- Web site: Viggiano . Brooke . 2022-02-03 . The 16 Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Houston . 2024-06-05 . Thrillist . en . 2024-06-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240605142251/https://www.thrillist.com/drink/houston/where-to-watch-super-bowl-houston . live .