Restaurants in Houston
Houston has numerous restaurants in chic Uptown and fashionable Midtown. For a special meal, try fresh oysters at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. There is a sales tax of 8.25% added to bills and tipping of around 15% is expected. Check before leaving a tip as this may have already been included as a service charge.
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- New American
Backstreet Cafe
This classy New American restaurant has been a staple of the Houston dining scene since 1983. The venue, a converted, circa-1930s house near chi-chi River Oaks, is a charmer, with several cozy dining spaces, including a tree-shaded backyard patio with a bubbling fountain and…$$$Montrose - Creole/Southern
Brennan's of Houston
Sibling to the famed Commander's Palace in the Big Easy, Brennan's is a legend in its own right, executing refined Creole cuisine with Southern flair in an elegant atmosphere since 1967. The kitchen continues to innovate, yet many loyal diners have a tough time veering from their old…$$$Midtown - South American
Churrascos
This longtime local favorite showcases inventive Latin American plates in a lively, contemporary setting. The signature steak, the restaurant's namesake, is a center-cut beef tenderloin topped with piquant green chimichurri sauce, and more than lives up to the hype. There's also a…$$$Kirby District - Cajun/Vietnamese
Crawfish & Noodles
Cajun and Vietnamese cuisines, each a vital presence in the Bayou City's dining scene, join forces at this lively, modern outpost showcasing spicy crawfish drenched in garlic butter. You'll also want the try the bo luc lac (marinated diced beef over rice), the salt-and-pepper…$Chinatown - American
Down House
Down House is a chameleon-like neighborhood café and bar that changes with the hour and needs of the day, supplying a caffeine kick in the morning, craft cocktails late at night, and quality eats all day long. It's a hip and welcoming spot, with polished concrete floors, tufted…$$The Heights - Barbecue
Goode Company Texas Barbecue
This relaxed barbecue shack is a venerable local institution, smoking its meats—brisket, pork ribs, homemade sausage, chicken, and duck—low and slow over the mesquite logs that you'll see stacked on the side of the building. Classic, made-from-scratch sides, including a jalapeño…$Kirby District - Burgers
Hubcap Grill
This no-frills, cash-only burger joint draws crowds as well as critical accolades for its fresh hand-formed patties on housemade buns. The basics—cheeseburgers, french fries, and sweet potato fries—are done to perfection in a compact, cinder-block space festooned with hubcaps. If…$Downtown - Mexican
Hugo’s
At this upscale Mexican mainstay in the Montrose area, celebrated chef Hugo Ortega pays homage to traditional regional dishes in a vibrant, contemporary setting with exposed brick walls, high tin ceilings, and warm yellow accents. The seasonally-inspired menu may include such…$$Montrose - Contemporary Indian
Indika
Chef-owner Anita Jaisinghani's upscale eatery is renowned for its creative, modern take—using local ingredients—on traditional Indian cuisine. The crab samosas with mango chutney and the pork belly chaat top the list of appetizers, while standout entrees include Burmese-style duck…$$Montrose - Sushi/Japanese
Kata Robata
Fueled by the vision of acclaimed chef Manabu Horiuchi, this modern Japanese restaurant has earned a reputation as the place to go for the city's best sushi, with signature rolls such as the Caribbean, which is stuffed with lobster tempura, spicy tuna, mango, and avocado. There are…$$$Kirby District - Deli
Kenny & Ziggy's
Houston isn't exactly a hotbed of authentic New York-style Jewish delicatessens, which is why this bustling strip-mall spot is so beloved by locals. Owner Ziggy Gruber is a mensch, filling his massive menu with classics such as matzoh ball soup, smoked salmon overnighted from New…$$Uptown - American/Deli
Local Foods
Creative sandwiches, salads and sides made with locally sourced ingredients, along with a nice selection of Texas brews, make this a top destination for lunch and early dinner in the University area. In a hip, industrial setting with splashes of blue and green, a simple counter-serve…$West University - Hot dogs
Moon Tower Inn
After a painfully long renovation, this East Side favorite for dogs and beers bounced back better than ever in 2013. In a gussied-up shack made of converted shipping containers and reclaimed wood, a simple window counter doles out artisan franks— say, elk with bacon and cheddar, or…$East Side/Second Ward - Steakhouse
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Running a Houston-based company with over 80 restaurants covering a variety of cuisines, the Pappas brothers clearly know what they're doing, and their take on the high-end steakhouse is about as great as you'd expect. The USDA Prime beef, dry aged in house, is the big draw, but the…$$$Uptown
