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Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's
The Breakfast Klub is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

1. The Breakfast Klub

8.9
3711 Travis St (at W Alabama), Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 238 tips and reviews

2. Museum of Fine Arts Houston

9.4
1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX
Art Museum · 137 tips and reviews

Yvonne S.Yvonne Sanchez: Great museum!

Toyota Center is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

3. Toyota Center

8.8
1510 Polk St (at La Branch St), Houston, TX
Basketball Stadium · 135 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Huckabay: Get your drinks at the Jack Daniels Bar!!!

Niko Niko's is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

4. Niko Niko's

9.1
2520 Montrose Blvd (btwn Westheimer & Gray), Houston, TX
Greek Restaurant · 222 tips and reviews

Junne G.Junne Gatchalian: It's the BEST Greek Restaurant in Houston. My all time favorite. Better than Yia Yia Mary's and Bebo's.

5. Uchi Houston

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

EaterEater: Uchi feels like that rare combination of a restaurant that's both popular and important. [Eater 38 Member]

Brennan's of Houston is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

6. Brennan's of Houston

9.0
3300 Smith St (Stuart Street), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Chan: Houston Press We Love Food - favorite Houston dishes - Shrimp and grits

7. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

9.1
5839 Westheimer Rd (btwn Fountain View & Chimney Rock), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 80 tips and reviews

JennJenn: This is one of my favorite steakhouses in Houston. The service is great & the steaks are perfectly cooked. Try the filet mignon with mushroom ragout, yum. Chocolate pie is to die for, in heaven. LOL.

Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

8. Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse

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

PayanPayan: The ambiance in my opinion is the best in town for a steakhouse. V&A is also one of my favorite places to visit on an STROS night,...catch the game -when the 7th starts, walk across the street, have s

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

9. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

7.8
2405 W Alabama St (Revere St), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 28 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Awesome wines by the glass and generous cocktail pours, too. I love the NY Strip and the peppercorn steak. For dessert, try the Chocolate Lava Cake w/ vanilla ice cream...oh, great happy hour too.

Boheme is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

10. Boheme

8.9
307 Fairview Ave (Taft St), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 137 tips and reviews

Eva S.Eva Sagisaka: Best patio in town! Don't even feel like you are in Houston!!

Agora is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

11. Agora

9.1
1712 Westheimer Rd (at Park St), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 124 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: The place to be is upstairs if you're looking for some intimate quiet time - with or without a glass of wine.

Brasil Cafe is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

12. Brasil Cafe

8.8
2604 Dunlavy St (at Westheimer), Houston, TX
Café · 163 tips and reviews

Blake M.Blake Minor: Some of the best pizza and coffee in town.

Taste of Texas is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

13. Taste of Texas

9.1
10505 Katy Fwy (btwn Gessner & Beltway 8), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 155 tips and reviews

RitoRito: If you're looking for a great steak to try on date night, try the Porterhouse for Two.

Truluck's is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

14. Truluck's

8.8
5350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

Scott W.Scott W: One of my top 10 restaurants in Houston. Atmosphere, wine and service are all very good.

The Tasting Room is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

15. The Tasting Room

8.1
1101-18 Uptown Park Blvd (Post Oak Blvd), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 55 tips and reviews

Todd G.Todd Gregory: This is my second office at lunch time!

Backstreet Cafe is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

16. Backstreet Cafe

8.9
1103 S Shepherd Dr (at W Clay St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

AlmostVeggies.comAlmostVeggies.com: This is it… the big one… Brazilian spiny lobster tail is served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, and crab meat in a lemon butter sauce with corn pudding. This entrée is out of control. Read more.

House of Pies is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

17. House of Pies

8.0
6142 Westheimer Rd (Briar Ridge Dr), Houston, TX
Diner · Uptown · 89 tips and reviews

Jairo R.Jairo Restrepo: Go to House of Pies and have the French Toast. It's so good and mysterious I haven't been able to reverse engineer at home.

Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

18. Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen

8.9
1743 Post Oak Blvd (BLVD Place), Houston, TX
Deli · 175 tips and reviews

EaterEater: 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]

Grand Lux Cafe is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

19. Grand Lux Cafe

8.5
5000 Westheimer Rd (btwn McCue & Post Oak), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 155 tips and reviews

Tracy R.Tracy Reado: great food and drinks♥ Read more.

Lupe Tortilla - West University/Downtown is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

20. Lupe Tortilla - West University/Downtown

7.8
2414 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The very BEST beef fajitas money can buy. No one has even come close. If this is your first time, do not get anything else.

Goode Company BBQ is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

21. Goode Company BBQ

8.5
5109 Kirby Dr (at Bartlett Street), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 82 tips and reviews

JennJenn: This is a true Texan BBQ place. I love the way it smells as soon as you get out of your car. The dark pannel walls, the massive menu's on the wall - it's what BBQ joints are supposed to be like.

Cafe Piquet is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

22. Cafe Piquet

8.5
5757 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX
Cuban Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: Amazing food. Avoid things you can get anywhere else like pork chops. DO get authentic dishes like the Garlic Pork or others with fish. The flan is awesomely heavy. Split it with a friend.

Katz's Deli & Bar is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

23. Katz's Deli & Bar

8.3
616 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Deli · 165 tips and reviews

Magan H.Magan Hunt: Fried pickles are the perfect hangover food!

Tiny's No. 5 is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

24. Tiny's No. 5

9.0
3636 Rice Blvd (Edloe St.), Houston, TX
Café · West University Place · 33 tips and reviews

AlexisAlexis: Practically perfect attention to detail. French country charm with a menu full of sophisticated comfort delights.

Masraff's is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

25. Masraff's

8.1
1743 Post Oak Blvd (Hallmark Dr), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
TABLE on Post Oak is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

26. TABLE on Post Oak

1800 Post Oak Blvd Ste 6110, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 41 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Tuna tartare w/ tequila tastes like some classic Tex-Mex dish. Burgundy beef cheeks looks like beef bourguignon, but taste like a juicy barbecue brisket? High-end French cuisine with Texas flavors.

RDG + Bar Annie is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

27. RDG + Bar Annie

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

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Voted as one of the best places for bar food in America - try anything!

Brasserie 19 is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

28. Brasserie 19

8.8
1919 W Gray St (btwn Woodhead & McDuffie), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

Laura C.Laura Chan: Best brasserie

Mockingbird Bistro is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

29. Mockingbird Bistro

1985 Welch St, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Mockingbird's American Kobe beef burger, grilled with seared foie gras and truffle pomme frites, was just called out by Texas Monthly as one of the top 10 burgers in the state.

The Chocolate Bar is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

30. The Chocolate Bar

8.5
2521 University Blvd (at Kirby Dr.), Houston, TX
Dessert Shop · 75 tips and reviews
Haven is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

31. Haven

2502 Algerian Way (Kirby Dr.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's local, fresh, seasonal & casual. Also, the patio is super sweet & the cocktails are original & exciting. [Eater 38 Member]

Latin Bites is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

32. Latin Bites

8.1
5709 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX
Peruvian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Peruvian Restaurant.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.

Revival Market is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

33. Revival Market

550 Heights Blvd (at White Oak), Houston, TX
Gourmet Store · 78 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The place offers everything from espresso through charcuterie to smoked Mangalitsa (read: more-interesting-than-usual pig) on a pretzel bun. Read more.

Ristorante Cavour Houston is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

34. Ristorante Cavour Houston

1080 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

CultureMap Houston M.CultureMap Houston Manager: Across the lobby from Cavour, Bar Malatesta is one of Houston's hidden gems. There's no better place to order an Old-Fashioned and whisper sweet nothings.

Coppa Ristorante Italiano is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

35. Coppa Ristorante Italiano

5555 Washington Ave (T.C. Jester Blvd), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Density is never an issue, with executive chef Brandi Key instead letting fresh ingredients and ripe flavors lead for a light yet satisfying take on the classics.

Bernie's Burger Bus is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

36. Bernie's Burger Bus

Moving Target! (Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 112 tips and reviews

Megan I.Megan Impero: I have yet to be disappointed with anything on the menu! Add tipsy onions to your burger! SO good! And the truffle fries are unbelievable!

Oxheart Restaurant is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

37. Oxheart Restaurant

1302 Nance St (Richey St.), Houston, TX
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Whether one asks Alison Cook or Andrew Knowlton, Oxheart is Houston's best restaurant. [Eater 38 Member]

Giacomo's cibo e vino is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

38. Giacomo's cibo e vino

8.8
3215 Westheimer Rd (at Bammel Ln.), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · Greenway - Upper Kirby · 43 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The mushroom gnocchi is a must have. Be ready to take a map after downing a plate of this!

Hugo's is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

39. Hugo's

8.9
1600 Westheimer Rd (at Mandell), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Really authentic Mexican food. Cabritas, nopales and plenty of ceviche's. -Tiffany Derry, Top Chef

Quattro is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

40. Quattro

8.0
1300 Lamar St (Austin St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Feast is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

41. Feast

219 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Who's brave enough to base a restaurant on English food that doesn't rely on pub favorites? The owners of Feast and it's like nothing you'll ever experience. [Eater 38 Member]

Reef is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

42. Reef

2600 Travis St (McGowen St), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

The Daily MealThe Daily Meal: We know you're here for fish, but the mac 'n cheese comes in a perfectly geometric panko cube! That said, the mussels swim in a broth chock-full of Texas-born Shiner Bock and are a must-try. Read more.

Turquoise Grill is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

43. Turquoise Grill

6.8
3701 Kirby Dr Ste 160, Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Ibiza Food and Wine Bar is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

44. Ibiza Food and Wine Bar

2450 Louisiana St Ste 200 (McGowen St), Houston, TX
Spanish Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

Bonnie K.Bonnie Karpay: Luscious atmosphere. Gorgeous waiters. Amazing food. Affordrable wine list. And some gorgeous man named Robert. A must have!!

Kata Robata is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

45. Kata Robata

8.8
3600 Kirby Dr (at Richmond Ave.), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews

Geri D.Geri Druckman: My favorite Japanese restaurant in Houston! If you REALLY want to indulge yourself, sit at the sushi bar and have the Omakase (=chefs tasting), Hori-San and Philippe are Phe.no.me.nal!!!

The Hay Merchant is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

46. The Hay Merchant

1100 Westheimer Rd (at Yoakum Blvd.), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 162 tips and reviews

Houston PressHouston Press: 2012 Best of Houston Winner: Best Beer Selection.Check out more Houston Press Winners here:http://www.houstonpress.com/bestof/ Or go moblie with the free Best Of app.

Roost is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

47. Roost

8.2
1972 Fairview Ave (Hazard St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Small, casual and well priced, chef Kevin Naderi deftly balances New American techniques with his Persian heritage to make dishes like roasted cauliflower topped with bonito flakes. [Eater 38 Member]

Four Seasons Hotel Houston is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

48. Four Seasons Hotel Houston

8.8
1300 Lamar St (at Caroline St), Houston, TX
Hotel · 46 tips and reviews

JennJenn: Great hotel bar - strong drinks :) and I would totally live here if I had the extra dough.

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

49. The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa

9.1
111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX
Hotel · 48 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: comfort, elegance and exceptional service. Great place to escape in the city... not from it. Tons of meeting space... and the Houstonian Club to top it all off! Boom!

Omni Houston Hotel is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

50. 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.

Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

51. Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District

8.5
5701 Main St, Houston, TX
Hotel · Museum District · 61 tips and reviews

Alexis W.Alexis Wilson: The rooms are amazing! The skyline view at night is beautiful. Great place to spend the weekend with that special someone. $$$$

The Galleria is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

52. The Galleria

9.0
5085 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX
Shopping Mall · 311 tips and reviews

MarieClaireMarieClaire: Everything from CH Carolina Herrera to Charlotte Russe is housed in one location in Texas: the fabulously large and opulent Houston Galleria. It’s easy to get immersed in shopping all day there!

Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

53. Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods

9.5
2410 Smith St (at McGowen St.), Houston, TX
Liquor Store · 107 tips and reviews

Hot Sauce B.Hot Sauce Boss®: Check out the hot sauce selection. It might be the best in town.

Flora & Muse is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

54. Flora & Muse

799 Town and Country Blvd Ste 143, Houston, TX
Gastropub · 59 tips and reviews

From A_to_BFrom A_to_B: The best little french cafe in Houston with an super chic interior. It's like taking a trip to a Paris cafe and the food is great! Read more.

BRC Gastropub is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

55. BRC Gastropub

519 Shepherd Dr (at Blossom St.), Houston, TX
Gastropub · 104 tips and reviews

Zach R.Zach R.: Outstanding beer selection with a great looking food menu (with weekend brunch!) combined with educated, enthusiastic, and friendly staff. This place absolutely rocks.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

56. 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

Houston Zoo is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

57. Houston Zoo

9.2
6200 Hermann Park Dr (at Cambridge St.), Houston, TX
Zoo · 194 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The zoo is home to more than 4500 animals from over 800 species. Be sure to take a spin on the Wildlife Carousel, featuring hand-carved & hand-decorated animals that showcase many endangered species.

The Pass and Provisions is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

58. The Pass and Provisions

807 Taft St (Dallas), Houston, TX
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews
Underbelly is one of Houston's Best! = Peter's Fav's.

59. Underbelly

1100 Westheimer Rd (Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews