Biggio's

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Biggio's
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EstablishedDecember 26, 2016 (2016-12-26)
Street address1777 Walker Street
City Houston
County Harris
State Texas
Postal/ZIP Code77010
CountryUnited States
Coordinates 29°45′15″N95°21′30″W / 29.7542°N 95.3584°W / 29.7542; -95.3584

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]

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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]

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. [12]

History

The restaurant opened along with the hotel on December 26, 2016. [9]

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]

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References

  1. ↑ Morago, Greg (2016-04-13). "Craig Biggio to open sports bar in downtown Houston". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2022-08-15. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  2. ↑ Sharp, Ellie (2016-12-21). "Sneak A Peek At The Marriott Marquis' New Restaurant Wonderland". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  3. ↑ Gillespie, Laura (2016-04-15). "At the New Marriott Marquis, a Killer Sports Bar for a Killer B". Houstonia Magazine. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  4. ↑ Furr, Laura (April 13, 2016). "Downtown hotel partners with Astros star for two-story bar". Houston Business Journal. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Viggiano, Brooke (2023-03-28). "Houston Bars and Restaurants Celebrating Astros Opening Day (and Season) with Food and Drink Specials". Houston Press. Archived from the original on 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  6. ↑ McCarthy, Amy (2016-07-21). "Downtown Houston's Restaurant Scene Is About To Explode". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  7. ↑ Shilcutt, Katherine (2017-01-07). "Biggio's Is the Ideal Destination for Today's Texans Game". Houstonia Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-08-09. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  8. ↑ McCarthy, Amy (2016-10-26). "Biggio's Sports Bar Takes Shape At Marriott Marquis". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  9. 1 2 Cowen, Diane (2016-12-20). "First look inside downtown's new Marriott Marquis hotel". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
  10. ↑ Mahmood, Sabiha (2023-05-26). "Game Day Game Bites at Biggio's". KPRC. Archived from the original on 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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  12. 1 2 Hekmat, Sean (2016-04-01). "21 Houston Sports Bars to Visit For an Ultimate Game Day Experience". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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  14. ↑ McCarthy, Amy (2016-12-27). "Apparently, The Seating At Biggio's Sports Bar Is Really, Really Uncomfortable". Eater Houston. Archived from the original on 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
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