Housemade pastas, vibrant flavors, remarkable ingredients, and all the fresh fruits and vegetables from their garden is what makes Coltivare stand out! This restaurant is definitely a must try! Read more.
Excellent service in a gorgeous room. Crab queso is great! Aside from obvious oysters, the crab and shrimp blt salad and po'boys are great options.
Smoke Sheet: “don’t sleep on the tasty, peppery pork spare ribs on the menu. The smoky ribs are moist with the perfect texture and are amazing in their simplicity”
Amazing spot, don't miss their spicey fried chicken, and you can choose between FM burger and H-TOWN burger. Fries with cheese is also amazing, overall rating 9/10
The fried oyster and brussels appetizer is amazing. The pimento fritter appetizer is also delicious!
Amazing meats -- moist brisket was top-notch, and the ribs are not to be missed, either. Save room for the cheesy rice!
There’s pasta, and Korean-style fried chicken, and an enchilada on the menu that arouses memories of the old Felix’s Tex-Mex. There are huge shared plates, which are made for large groups to share. Read more.
The brisket was amazing. I would go back and get brisket, potato salad and cobbler. Done. We got there at 10am on a Saturday. The line and wait gets long so I would get there early!
Fantastic cocktails, pizza, and pasta. Rustic decor, great for dates or groups. Get the cacio de Pepe pizza
I had the root beer float donut with bavarian cream. You can taste the root beer. And it isn't heavy. It was a light airy donut. And the bavarian cream was not overly sweet.
I love the owner & staff, this wonderful spot always has new flavors that make my tongue burst! Cute location for a date or even group fun
The shrimp and grits taco is bomb! If you see the holy clucker taco special, get it! The margaritas are pretty good too.
The food and the service was great. The prices were very affordable. Great little boutique restaurant and bar. A close walk to and from Minute Maid Park the Toyota Center and all the hotels nearby.
Try the ice cream sandwiches made from either macarons or donuts - both are absolutely delicious!
One of the best coffee places in Houston. Top notch quality in everything. Lots of coffee options, if you don't know, ask and they will gladly explain. Biscuits are made IN HOUSE and are AH-Mazing!
An old-fashioned dining experience that prides itself on both quality of food and service. A steak from Pappas never leaves customers disappointed.
"GET CHUMMY WITH RUMMY" I've never heard of it. But the grapefruit soda is so good! Oh yeah, so is the "Spicy Chipotle" burger of course...
Some amazing burgers. I the the Smoke burger with the fried egg. Absolutely amazing.
Artisanal cookies that come in unique flavors. $5 is expensive for a single cookie, but you can get more value if you go for options like six pack, eight pack, etc.
Head all the way upstairs to the patio. It may be cozy, but it gives a wonderful view of the Rice area while sipping on a blood orange margarita.
The hummus was fantastic and so was the mushroom pizza. The drinks were fresh and ver good as well!
I waited way too long to go here! The doughnuts are amazing! Loved the lemon meringue.
Ask for the ceviche sampler so you'll get some of everything. Outstanding fish and the Oaxacan Rita is an interesting drink choice, with mezcal.
Luigi's is your classic pizzeria, baking New York-style pizzas in a wood-burning oven for a reasonable price. Read more.
Caprese salad and Salsiccia & Funghi (sausage & mushroom) pizza, made more awesome with a bottle of Alban Reva Syrah. Corkage fee dropped to $3 (was $7 at opening) due to complaints. Very busy place.
The sprouts taco is charred to perfection and only $3 on happy hour. Add the hot sauce to bring it over the top.
Definitely try the salted caramel macarons, and if you like fries, their fries and homemade ketchup is a must.
This brightly outfitted Midtown pizza place is always packed & its patio is especially inviting in cooler weather â with good reason: The pizza has only steadily improved since it first opened. Read more.
Overall the place kind of feels like Pub Fiction’s older and more mature sibling. The owners also do a great job of informing the customers of just what type of beer they are getting into. Read more.
Caracol specializes in fresh, authentic Mexican seafood dishes. Turtle soup, mole de huitlacoche and a mallet-necessitating dessert have earned high praise from even the most discerning critics.
Everyone talks about the amazing brick oven baked pita bread, kabobs, and the variety of hummus(pictured). Try the Chicken Meatballs dish! The gravy-like stew was delicious. Just ask for a sample!
Always serving the most wonderful & fresh Mexican food the famous original Ninfa's never lets their fans down! The meat is always seasoned perfectly & the salsa & guacamole are deliciously fresh! Read more.
Beautiful restaurant, impeccable service, and excellent food. The poached quail egg, cod jowls, and lobster are special dishes. Try the chocolate and phyllo dessert- both are great.
Opens early; no crowd @ 7 am. Order at the counter; communal dining. Very dog friendly. Excellent quality food w/ modest portions. Fruit cup crisp Granny Smith apple slices w/ cinnamon was delicious.
Their Indian-style pizzas are literally like nothing else in town. Our picks: saag paneer and the slumdog pizzas. [Eater 38 Member]
Amazing pies!! The pecan, coconut cream & strawberry cream were so DELICIOUS!
Omg! My 1st time here and it's so freaking delicious! I was super pleased with chorizo and egg, barbacoa, and ham and egg! Yummy!
Get The Pit Master. It seriously is amazing. The beef is brilliant. The sauce is perfect. And mixed with the BBQ it's so damn good.
One of my favorite new restaurants in Houston! Picnic dog, ol' Zapata, corny dogs and their housemade chips are some personal favorites.
classic 24hr diner but food was pretty good!! (way better than denny's) I'm not a pie person, most of time I don't get pie for dessert or eat pie in general.. but bayou goo pies was good♡
Everything is made with top quality ingredients. Hard to find this selection of pastries and breads (and this level of quality!) outside of France.
The atmosphere is amazing. I feel like I'm overseas! It's very intimate and has a wide variety of beverages from which to choose!
Ronnie Killen actually makes the sausage himself using brisket and pork loin with no filler. Definitely something you want to try! Read more.
The Texas cheese steak sandwich was creamy and delicious!! And those chips 🤤 so good!!
A cup of cold gazpacho followed by homemade pasta with pesto and pine seeds, flushed down with Belgian beer... A pure delight!
Top-notch Mexican seafood restaurant located downtown, serving a range of coastal dishes like ceviches, tostadas & tacos-all delicious & beautifully plated. Cocktails like Mezcal Martini were perfect! Read more.
Best place for a nice evening sitting outside, enjoying good food and drinks. It's upscale, fancy, lively, and relaxing at the same time. Nice place for a stroll in their gardens after the food.
Try the salmon as main dish and the gelato ice-cream for dessert. Good food, good ambience, service is absolutely amazing and very kind, and the view is nice if you sit by the window.
Delicious cocktails, innovative appetizers, and surprising, complex food that is plenty "shocking" without being overwhelming. Presentation is just adorable...sad we couldn't keep the straw donkey!
The truffled egg salad on the glorious crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside pretzel bun is a revelatory gourmet twist on a classic. Also their refreshing strawberry mintade is my new fave drink.
The tree-shaded patio of this New American restaurant is as big a draw as the cocktails. These include daily-changing sangrias and the Forty-Year-Old Milkshake (a mix of honey, mascarpone ice cream an
Magical flavors in both the Foie Gras & Duck Chawanmushi (egg custard with seared foie gras, duck breast, oyster mushroom, gingko nuts) & Uni Chawanmushi, Japanese style egg custard with fresh Uni.
When you're lucky enough to find a seat at the sushi bar... order the 10-course tasting menu. Get insights from the sushi chefs to truly appreciate each course. A foodies delight!
To start, we loved batatas, smashed fingerling potatoes with spicy tomato chutney, and the pao com chorizo, which is like a tubular hot pocket made of potato bread and chorizo sausage. Read more.
Try their version of a Reese's peanut butter cup. The dark chocolate was amazing.
1st time Sunday brunch on the patio - excellent! French press coffee is a must. Not your usual fare - but absolutely fantastic menu, and service. Ask for server Soledad.
I enjoyed the fire pit ambience outdoors on the patio. Great place to meet with friends and get some grub and drinks and have a fireside chat. :)
The Maple Leaf latte is my go to. Try whatever baked goodies Charlotte dreamt up that morning - always worth it.
Try the Bacon wrapped quail and the chipotle shrimp and grits! They are so good!
Chef Asher does a brilliant job of executing the many flavors that we’ve come to consider as Texas coastal cuisine. Even vegetarians will rejoice in items like the Ritual Roughage. Now run, don’t walk Read more.
Make sure you try their homemade BBQ potato chips with a dill pickle spread!
Try the cap'n crunch! The flavors are so good, you don't really need all the toppings... The wait does feel like forever, though.
Don't even think about it: get The Byrd burger, it comes with bacon, jalapeño, fried egg an avocado and served with mac & 4 cheese! Enough said!
The ribs were awesome. Duck confit gets honorable mention for the mole they had everything on it.
Best tasting Vietnamese in Houston. Very fast service. Cheap too. Free parking either in the front, or on the rooftop.
Serving affordable and authentic pasta and seafood downtown, Perbacco offers counter service and traditional dining that belies the excellence of the food.
In a city full of chain restaurants, this place is a true local gem with a great menu and excellent attention to detail in all aspects. had the apple pecan salad with chicken & it was delicious!
The shrimp and lobster raviolis are flipping excellent and were my single favorite dish. Order them in the surf and turf option or by themselves--wow. Their guacamole was stand-out wonderful, too.
Brainchild of Guru and Japaneiro's. Great service. Chill atmosphere. Family friendly and good for all ages. Nice selection of local brews and amazing food. Southern Belle was delish.
White chocolate chip macadamia cookie and peanut butter brownie ice cream are both awesome!
This was our first visit to Star Pizza after hearing about its pure awesomeness for years. From the old school interior to the pizza itself, this place oozes a coolness that will make your mouth water
Put on your leggings and your brunch themed T-shirt because this is the PSL of brunch places - SUPER BASIC.
Incredible drip coffee, inexpensive, super kind staff, beautiful lighting, friendly patrons. Love it here. Wifi's fast here too. 😉
The premises of superior Italian cuisine are present in every dish we’ve tried here: fresh, simple, quality ingredients, brought to the table with a smile.
Large bowl of red beans, rice, and sausage link, with onions and cheese, and add a side of jalapeño cornbread.
Consider the delicious Basil Cucumber Collins, Ransom Whipper Snapper Bourbon, and mole bitters with a flamed orange garnish. Stand-outs include the brisket tacos and the meatloaf “muffins”. Read more.
Unbelievable variety of cheeses, coffees, wines, beer, fresh flowers and gelatos! Pricey, but perfect when you're looking for something "different" to cook or give as a gift! Don't forget to get your
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The Miso Fish is very flavorful and the Mac and Cheese is decadent. Go with good friends so you can share and try more stuff.
The crispy shrimp tacos are addictive, and so is the braised short ribs. A little queso, a little watermelon ceviche, then a bowl of queso to balance it out. Get a pineapple jalapeno margarita too.
This is one of the best places I’ve been in Houston! Very impressive and worth the heavy spend and trip downtown.
Formerly Pho Huynh, Huynh is a family-run establishment that has been serving homestyle Vietnamese cuisine in the East End for more than ten years. Read more.
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.
A spot with killer cocktails, an excellent patty melt, and an innovative brunch menu that keeps this place packed on the weekends. Read more.
Everything I’ve eaten here is great and there’s always an awesome selection of beers and ales, as well as hard ciders and wine. I’ve yet to be disappointed.
The best Italian restaurant in Houston I've been so far! The food is great and authentic, the service is really fast! Definitely worth the price
Don’t miss the Beetroot as a starter ! Halibut is delicious as well as lobster ! Ask to have a dinner at « le Chateau » upstairs.
Nice modern creative place with great food. Mozzarella salad was great and check out the way they bring the check :)
The Honey butter chicken biscuit is amazing! As a chicken biscuit/ chicken and waffle enthusiast, Morningstars' is in the top 3. Their sauce is sweet but has a small kick.
Unique flavors and creamy consistency! Cafe sua da (aka Viet coffee) actually tastes like the real deal. Try the toasted rice & sesame seed chocolate icecream. Sounds weird but so amazing!
On Mondays during the lunch hour they've done half price pizzas. So for about $5 you can get a personal pizza. Pretty fast too. Good lunch spot.
Who doesn't love donuts? The Grove offers so many unique and fun flavors you wont know where to begin! A few fan favorites are the maple and bacon donut as well as the Oreo-covered donut! Read more.
Excellent food in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Definitely a neighborhood (and city) gem. Let the staff recommend what to get and you won't go wrong.
This place is fantastic! The braised lamb over fetuccine was my favorite entrée and the arancini was great as an appetizer. Great prices, too.
Your first burger here could very well be your last- it's so good, you can't stop eating the humongous thing even if your heart says "Enough!". I'd die happy eating one of these!oh-and the milkshakes!
Get their signature Wings and Waffles plate--a great way to start the day! Just be sure to get there early (~7 AM weekdays, 8 AM Saturdays) or the line will be long.
The've Beef Monument (Great Wall of Beef) sandwich made out of roast beef, turkey, tongue, salami , hot pastrami and corned beef besides 8 slices of bread. You should starve yourself for 3 days first!
In the winter, when raw oysters are at their prime, aficionados sit at the oyster bar and wolf them down by the dozen. Read more.
Try the turtle soup - nice and spicy, with a similar taste of Manhattan clam chowder. The bananas foster and bread pudding souffle were awesome, too. They prepare it in front of you.
When German beer and Oma's Famous Fried Chicken are paired up you know it's going to be good!
Located by the Ace Hardware along Barker-Cypress at FM 529. Delicious brisket. Don't put sauce on it - you'll just bury its wonderful flavor!
Dual concept butcher and upscale steakhouse that serves carpet bagger steak in the half-shell. What's not to like? 😉
Oh my, why have I not been here before! Get Cajun crawfish and shrimp, salt and pepper crab, and a fresh lemonade.
It has the first dry curing room of any retail shop in Houston, with a selection of salumi, and will feature pork from Revival Meats but also other high-end meats like quail, duck and rabbit.
Sooo good! The Chicken & Waffles is amazing & is a HUGE portion. Great for two people.
This was my first visit to Harold's and I really enjoyed myself. I got the Big Nasty Chicken Biscuit and it did not disappoint! It was sooooooo good! They also make a mean peach Moscow Mule.
The creme brûlée French toast and chicken fried ribeye are out of this world delicious.
Food is awesome as long as you don't mind smelling like a fire pit for the rest of the day.
The only open pit left in Houston. The ribs stand on their own and don't need sauce. This place is the real deal.
The wines are chosen and stored with care. An extensive list of wines not just by the glass, but also in half-glass and tasting-size servings, encourages exploration. Read more.
Best pizzas I've had so far in Houston, proper thin crust Italian style, dough made and tossed to order and baked in a proper oven and you can still take away any left overs.
The food was amazing and reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere for a lively outting. Lots of wine choices!
Very luxurious selection of wines might be included on a flight so good excuse to try if you don't normally splurge!
The vibe in this historic space is so good that it merits a visit. With Anvil veteran Mike Criss leading the way, the cocktail program will be solid.
The mood of the music always matches the mood of the hour and is never Natalie Merchant or Nickelback. You will have never heard of a lot of the songs played, but you will enjoy all of them. Read more.
D & T has 50 draft beers to choose from with 45 special one-off beers, many of Houston’s finest, quality Texas beers, fine beers from around the world and the occasional surprise. Read more.
Try their summer seasonal called Love Street in nod to the city's once famous psychedelic downtown dance club, Love Street Light Circus!
66 craft brews on tap and the best dogs and hamburgers in HTX. What more could you want? This place is Heaven.
Try the Pesci! Great Texans watch location! Brew selection is outstanding! Very attentive staff.
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.
Really great atmosphere! You can easily sit outside on a cool night and be warm because there are so many fire pits outside
Great selection of beer and a comfortable covered patio. Buffalo wings didn’t disappoint. Low key and not loud, perfect for shorts and flip flops and conversation.
Great place to hang out and plenty of beers on tap. I recommend the Moscow Mule if you are looking for a mixed drink!
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
Sweet potato tots 🤌 Maybe the largest selection of liquor I’ve seen on one side (w/ AC), covered area with of picnic tables & fire pit, beer/cider/mead bar w/ ~80 taps, & swings, fans, misters &TVs👌
Awesome little place! Love all of the character and charm. GREAT beers and the food is good, too!
One of my favorite pubs in the city. Great no frills atmosphere and one of the best beer selections in town.
This hot sun makes a man crave something strong. The walls of this place are filled with taps, and not a Bud logo in sight. Go for the Saucer Black n Tan: Sierra Nevada Pale ale with Guinness on top.
From its traditional, Southern-inspired fine dining to its down-home Creole cuisine, this place rocks, literally. Read more.
Fun date place! Cute setting. Eat popcorn and watch movies in the middle of high rises and under the stars!
Houston record lovers went into deep depression when this indie shop abruptly shut down in 2006. But it was reincarnated better than ever to a new location in Shepherd Plaza in 2007.
Park at Spotts Park at dusk, then walk over to the corner of Allen & Waugh to watch the bats emerge in droves after the sun goes down. You have to see it to believe it.
What do the 1860s, oranges and home runs have in common? Not much, other than the citrus-filled replica train that chugs down the track in left field every time an Astro goes yard. Read more.
Back in the day, Oilers fans weren’t allowed to tailgate at the Astrodome. Now, Houston fans park outside Reliant well before kickoff with ol’ fashioned Texas BBQ. If you haven’t already, get some.
