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Houston's best spots
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is one of Houston's best spots.

1. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

8.9
705 Main St (Capitol St), Houston, TX
Beer Bar · 203 tips and reviews

Jay N.Jay Nash: Try the spinach and artichoke dip!

Spindletop Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Houston is one of Houston's best spots.

2. Spindletop Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Houston

1200 Louisiana St (Polk), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Hyatt Regency HoustonHyatt Regency Houston: Free valet parking when you dine in Spindletop!

The Ginger Man is one of Houston's best spots.

3. The Ginger Man

5607 Morningside Dr (btwn Rice & University), Houston, TX
Beer Bar · 79 tips and reviews

DesignBiggerDesignBigger: One of the best and most diverse beer selections in Houston. Try the Saint Arnold Elissa Cask Conditioned IPA.

RDG + Bar Annie is one of Houston's best spots.

4. RDG + Bar Annie

1800 Post Oak Blvd (at Ambassador Way), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Jay N.Jay Nash: This is a great place to impress a date or celebrate an anniversary. I loved the food and the decor. The service was very good too. Read more.

Prohibition is one of Houston's best spots.

5. Prohibition

5175 Westheimer Rd #2295 (in Houston Galleria), Houston, TX
Speakeasy · 31 tips and reviews

From A_to_BFrom A_to_B: MY new obsession! This lounge is beautiful, sexy, vintage and luxurious all rolled in one. A true speakeasy :-) Read more.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company is one of Houston's best spots.

6. Saint Arnold Brewing Company

9.4
2000 Lyons Ave (Semmes St), Houston, TX
Brewery · 141 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: St Arnold is credited with the great miracle of quenching his caretakers' thirst with only 1 cup of beer that never ran dry. Started in 1993 this company is the city's 1st microbrewery & named for him

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is one of Houston's best spots.

7. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

8.7
9827 Katy Fwy (Memorial City Way), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 56 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: This huge grilled pork chop beast is the famous $11.95 (July 2011) Friday lunch special. Comes with mash potatoes and apple sauce and cut to order table side. Boss way to end the work week!!!

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Houston's best spots.

8. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.8
2706 Westheimer Rd (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Stop by Mon-Fri from 4-7pm and enjoy the fully loaded nacho car for free with the purchase of an alcoholic drink. House Margaritas are $3.75 and domestic beers are $2.50. Read more.

Anvil Bar & Refuge is one of Houston's best spots.

9. Anvil Bar & Refuge

9.1
1424 Westheimer Rd (at Windsor St.), Houston, TX
Cocktail Bar · 184 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Bartender: Come meet Mindy Kucan, the brassy brunette who has been slinging drinks at the Westheimer haunt for close to a year now, and she has a devoted following.

Mandola's Deli is one of Houston's best spots.

10. Mandola's Deli

8.4
4105 Leeland St (at Cullen), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Jay N.Jay Nash: By far the BEST Muffaletta I have ever had

EI8HT is one of Houston's best spots.

11. EI8HT

5102 Washington Ave (at Roy St.), Houston, TX
Night Club · 20 tips and reviews

Caroline R.Caroline Root: Nice club atmosphere. Good music.

The Melting Pot is one of Houston's best spots.

12. The Melting Pot

8.6
6100 Westheimer Rd #146, Houston, TX
Fondue Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Jay N.Jay Nash: Try the ying yang chocolate fondue.

Little Bitty Burger Barn is one of Houston's best spots.

13. Little Bitty Burger Barn

8.0
5139 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 41 tips and reviews

NicoleNicole: My burger, the Queso Queen, won their 2011 burger contest and is now featured on the menu. Nachos on a burger? How could you not love that? More info at the link: Read more.

Little Woodrow's is one of Houston's best spots.

14. Little Woodrow's

8.9
2306 Brazos St (at Hadley St.), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 60 tips and reviews
Moon Tower Inn is one of Houston's best spots.

15. Moon Tower Inn

8.8
3004 Canal St (N. Ennis St.), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 100 tips and reviews

EaterEater: They've got attitude, but they've also got great hot dogs made from all types of game meats as well as fun toppings. Great beer list too. All outdoors. [Eater 38 Member]

El Greco Greek Restaurant is one of Houston's best spots.

16. El Greco Greek Restaurant

5420 Lawndale St (Des Jardines St), Houston, TX
Greek Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Dimitri P.Dimitri Papadopoulos: El Greco's Gyro's Must Be Gods Greatest Invention!!!!!

McCormick & Schmick's is one of Houston's best spots.

17. McCormick & Schmick's

7.8
1201 Fannin St, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews
The Phoenix on Westheimer is one of Houston's best spots.

18. The Phoenix on Westheimer

7.9
1915 Westheimer Rd (at Hazard), Houston, TX
Brewery · 52 tips and reviews

Andie N.Andie Nelson: Lambic...pear cider...good whiskey section and excellent noms.

Barnaby's Cafe is one of Houston's best spots.

19. Barnaby's Cafe

8.9
604 Fairview St, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Hot Dog: Don't forget that often-overlooked side of crispy, Cajun, thin-cut fries, and see how Barnaby's delivers the classic hot dog experience!

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse is one of Houston's best spots.

20. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

9.0
1510 Texas St (at La Branch St.), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 98 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Steakhouse: Toss in the city's best crab cake, knowledgeable wait staff & a dizzyingly long wine list and you've got yourself a dinner that's well worth the splurge.

Petrol Station is one of Houston's best spots.

21. Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr (at Golf Drive), Houston, TX
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Bring an open mind and a thirst for something new. The majority of beers here you've never heard of (they're hand-picked), but never fear - the bartenders are happy to help you make a selection.

Stereo Live is one of Houston's best spots.

22. Stereo Live

8.0
6400 Richmond Ave (at Hillcroft Ave), Houston, TX
Concert Hall · 45 tips and reviews

David C.David Carriere: One of the best venues I have ever been to. No matter what kind if show it is it's great. Especially Sundays on the terrace

Max's Wine Dive is one of Houston's best spots.

23. Max's Wine Dive

8.4
4720 Washington Ave (at Shepherd Dr), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Fried chicken, fancy hot dogs, comfort food done in a way your mom never did - all paired with wines. [Eater 38 Member]

Frank's Pizza is one of Houston's best spots.

24. Frank's Pizza

8.3
417 Travis St (btw Preston & Prairie), Houston, TX
Pizzeria · 97 tips and reviews

J L.J Lupercio: Houston's Best Pizza..Hands Down!

Mongoose vs Cobra is one of Houston's best spots.

25. Mongoose vs Cobra

8.2
1011 McGowen St (Fannin), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 65 tips and reviews

Sean H.Sean Hill: This is a great spot. The beer selection is great. The atmosphere and ambience are top-notch. They play great music. The building is fantastic.

Omni Houston Hotel is one of Houston's best spots.

26. Omni Houston Hotel

8.3
4 Riverway, Houston, TX
Hotel · 37 tips and reviews

Omni Hotels & ResortsOmni Hotels & Resorts: Receive complimentary wifi and breakfast beverages delivered to your guest room by joining our Select Guest loyalty program.

27. Backstreet Cafe

8.9
1103 S Shepherd Dr (at W Clay St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews
Uchi Houston is one of Houston's best spots.

28. Uchi Houston

9.2
904 Westheimer Rd (at Grant St), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 178 tips and reviews

Brandi H.Brandi Homs: Fried milk....no words to describe how good this is!!