Restaurants in Houston

High ceilings, wrap-around windows and an open kitchen make for an inviting feel at this family owned restaurant, where menu offerings are... Read More

Housed in a gorgeous red brick former bakery in the sixth ward, B&B is a butcher shop, deli, and fine-dining steakhouse in one. Decadence begins... Read More

A former 1920s home in Montrose is the setting for this small, stylish restaurant whose name is an abbreviation of Barcelona. Gallery-like white walls... Read More

A red jack marks the spot—the large toy-inspired outdoor installation is iconic in Houston—at the modern, open-all-day bistro adjacent to the famous... Read More

Experimental young chef Randy Rucker received immediate accolades for his Briar Grove area restaurant, where the menu is written based on what's... Read More

Even on a hot day, the tables outside this modern, sleek French brasserie are as packed as those inside. A designer handbag and steak frites sit atop... Read More

Here, coastal Mexican cuisine and authentic seafood dishes are served in a pristine, modern, white dining room with playful sea creature contemporary... Read More

Serving pizza made with ingredients from the on-site garden in a wood burning oven, the no-reservations eatery's cult following isn't deterred by large... Read More

Perched on one of the busiest corners in Montrose, this coffee shop and bakery bustles from early morning 'til evening, and is an uber-hip setting for... Read More

The people-watching is as good as the Italian at this Rice Village hot spot, where fans congregate over authentic, thin crust pizzas topped with black... Read More

Often lauded as the best Italian restaurant in Houston, Da Marco is set in an unassuming Montrose cottage that belies an elegant interior of hardwood... Read More

A well-dressed hipster crowd gathers at this brick firehouse-turned-restaurant in the Heights that is consistently packed, especially for brunch. Often... Read More

Offering the type of dishes one would find at a typical Parisian cafe that are just as authentic, the display cases at Flo offer a challenge. Here, it's... Read More

Pastry chef Rebecca Masson earned her stellar reputation providing desserts for trendy and high-end restaurants and top bakeries in town, becoming such... Read More

The husband-and-wife chefs here exhibit skillful talent at creating traditional northern Thai food—evidence of their years spent abroad. The ... Read More

A unique concept opened by a local sommelier, this Rice Village taverna boasts an all-Greek wine list and menu that offers modern takes on Greek... Read More

With floor to ceiling windows that overlook the bustle of Midtown, the sleek restaurant offers seafood from the nearby Gulf and other coasts. The lively... Read More

Serving up splendid, authentic British fare in a relaxed tavern setting, a respected local restaurant group is behind this neighborhood concept in the... Read More

Elevated Asian street food is the inspiration for this modern Japanese pub concept in trendy Midtown. Diners return again and again to taste their way... Read More

The ordinary strip center location may not be indicative of the elevated cuisine inside, but the amount of cars, day or night, is—sushi and grilled... Read More

With a seasonal and local take on modern Japanese cooking, this upscale Gateway Memorial restaurant serves what some call the best sushi in town. But... Read More

Serving authentic bánh mì and pho in a converted Montrose bungalow, this order-at-the-counter Vietnamese cafe is relaxed yet modern, with a wood-wrapped... Read More

The scene is lively at this upscale-yet-approachable oyster bar, where the seafood menu has a decidedly Southern twist. The large central bar offers... Read More

Locally sourced ingredients are king at this popular eatery with counter service by day and full service by night. An homage to the best fresh produce... Read More

No visit to Houston is complete without a stop at either The Pass & Provisions, a hip two-in-one concept that is one of the city's top... Read More

Follow the yellow awning to this brick-front American hot spot in Montrose, where a large metal map of the U.S. is a focal point of the lively main... Read More

Diners will see an LED art display of an entire sunrise and sunset over the South African desert on the dining room's domed ceiling in this multi-room... Read More

Overhead, a metal installation of a school of swimming fish by a local artist sets the stage for beautifully plated seafood inspired by South America... Read More

Serving updated Indian classics using fresh, local ingredients and unexpected flavor combinations, expect counter service by breakfast and lunch, and... Read More

The upscale sports-oriented gastropub in the fast-growing Gateway Memorial City district is massive, but feels warm and inviting thanks to careful nods... Read More

The see-and-be-seen swirl the central bar at this Upper Kirby hot spot, which exhibits Brandi Key's most graceful touch in fresh fish (cooked and raw)... Read More

A line swells out the door at meal time, but chalkboard specials inside the greenhouse-inspired space (the restaurant sits on the grounds of Provençal... Read More

An off-shoot of the popular Tiny Boxwood's, this beautifully landscaped restaurant in the West University enjoys an extremely loyal (and well-dressed)... Read More

A coffee shop for coffee lovers, neighbors rejoiced when this large, converted industrial space (formerly a Ford dealership, among other things) opened... Read More

An offshoot of what is arguably the most popular restaurant in Austin, Houston's Uchi is a place where, like the original, diners come to worship at the... Read More

Even before the national acclaim started rolling in, chef-owner Chris Shepherd had a hit on his hands with this culinary homage to the city's many... Read More

Wrapped entirely in windows, the high design both inside and out gives this multi-purpose restaurants its cult following status. Part coffee house, part... Read More