Whether one asks Alison Cook or Andrew Knowlton, Oxheart is Houston's best restaurant. [Eater 38 Member]
From its rigorous commitment to local ingredients to its all-star kitchen staff, there's nothing about Chris Shepherd's restaurant that doesn't embody "the soul of Houston food." [Eater 38 Member]
Uchi feels like that rare combination of a restaurant that's both popular and important. [Eater 38 Member]
Provisions serves creative twists on classic pizza and pastas; dinner at The Pass is more like attending a theatrical performance than eating a meal with each dish a scene.
Hello housemade pastas and casual dining options and shrimp BLTs and gelato from the Eatsie Boys. Hello to your new best friend in neighborhood dining establishments. [Eater 38 Member]
The Sunday brunch is legendary, the vegetarian options are over-the-top good and the mole is like nothing else in town. [Eater 38 Member]
Don't let the swankiness fool you, the food is damn good. Breakfast and lunch are counter service while dinner is tableside. [Eater 38 Member]
It's a conglomeration of serving styles and Italian dishes, both large and small that make this neighborhood restaurant endearing and very, very good. [Eater 38 Member]
For anything traditional (and sometimes not so traditional) Japanese, Kata is a must. Japanese ex-pats call it the most authentic place in town. The sushi and ramen unbeatable. [Eater 38 Member]
At over $10, the sandwiches may seem pricey, but they utilize high quality ingredients and come with two excellent sides; it makes for a filling lunch or a satisfying light dinner.
The pizzas alone are worth the trip, but you'll stay for the meatballs and chicken under a brick among others. Also, one of the happiest happy hours in the city. [Eater 38 Member]
It's all about the creatively topped burgers at Hubcap. Start with the Texas barbecue, but don't be scared by the peanut butter and banana topped Sticky Monkey. Best fries in town. [Eater 38 Member]
The go-to spot for reasonably priced, always delicious Tex-Mex classics. Both the flour and corn tortillas are always fresh, and the salsa verde is the perfect companion to the chips.
It's a dive, but it's got great, flavorful Pakistani and Indian food that some of Houston's best chefs love to eat. [Eater 38 Member]
The best Thai food in Houston and the spiciest damn papaya salad you'll ever eat. Make sure you call ahead before trekking to Long Point, they've been known to close early on a whim. [Eater 38 Member]
Reubens the size of your head. Amazing pickles. Lots of comforting Jewish favorites like matzo ball soup and corned beef and cabbage. [Eater 38 Member]
No other restaurant in Houston serves Sichuan style Chinese food that's this authentic. [Eater 38 Member]
Authentic Neapolitan style pizza made in an imported oven. No atmosphere to speak of, but they make the mozzerella fresh every single day, and it's BYOB! [Eater 38 Member]
If it's the best pho in Houston, then it must be the best pho in the world. [Eater 38 Member]
Could any restaurant be more quintessentially Houston than a strip center grocery store that serves killer Thai food? It is consistently delicious, fiercely spicy and a must try. [Eater 38 Member]
This restaurant has a fiercely loyal following among Brazilian ex-pats who flock here for reference quality feijoada and other tastes of home. Grilled items are also delicious. [Eater 38 Member]
The little butter packet might seem at odds with your dish, but you must put it on the rice. The hummus, beef kubideh and dill rice are must-taste items. [Eater 38 Member]
Sure this spot's on the expensive end, but it's a Houston classic from the owners of Dolce Vita and Vinoteca Poscol. Order the artichoke alla giudea and the osso buco. [Eater 38 Member]
If you're skeptical about raw food, just head to this restaurant inside of Haven for the Japanese tataki, steak tartar and lionfish. Chef Phillipe Gaston will make you a believer. [Eater 38 Member]
For hummus that competes with Kasra's and great mediterranean food, head to this Galleria-area spot. It's a classic among food lovers, for it is fantastic. [Eater 38 Member]
The small black trailer with pink lettering serves up great smoked meats and classic country sides. Grab a picnic table at this BYOB-friendly place for a truly Houston lunch. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
They serve premium hot dogs made with 85% beef and 15% pork that are topped with house-made condiments and held together by Slow Dough pretzel buns. Plenty of local brews are on tap. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Its contemporary aspect is seen not just in the decor and strong cocktail program, but in the fun interpretations of classic, real Mexican dishes. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The ginger-and-onion lobster, baked and coated with black pepper seasoning, has generated plenty of buzz for this small, unassuming spot. (Two lobsters will only run you about $18.) [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
About a year before this smoked meats mecca opened, Ronnie Killen was hosting barbecue pop-ups that have earned this place long lines of folks eager to taste ribs, sausage & brisket. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican seafood dishes. Turtle soup, mole de huitlacoche & a mallet-necessitating dessert have earned high praise from the most discerning critics. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The omakase service at this Japanese spot is the best in the city, with Chris' knife skills and the establishment's freshly caught fish. It garnered a 4-star review from Alison Cook. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Upscale, cozy and with the best paella in the city, this Houston spot is a classic. All of the Spanish classics are flawlessly executed by chef Kitty Bailey. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Cafe TH offers modern spins on traditional fare. The turnip cake (Banh
Bot Chien) is a can't-miss option. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Jose Hernandez has returned to this kitchen as the executive sous chef while he lines up some consulting projects. Hernandez is known for his outstanding pastries, so order dessert when you go.
Small, intimate and authentically French. The tiny shop is an asset to busy, high-paced Houstonians looking for refuge in a quiet place with French wine & classic dishes done right. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Radical Eats serves fully-flavored, rich tasting vegan Mexican food. Start with the fried avocado tacos but stay for tamales filled with either black beans or sweet potato. [Eater 38 Member]
