20 Best Restaurants in Houston
1. LA GRIGLIA
La Griglia is located at W Gray Street, Houston, and offers all the guests some delicious Italian foods served amidst colorful murals and patio seating with fire pits. They are open every day, start from 11.30 AM until 9.00 PM on weekdays and 4.00 PM until 10.00 PM on Weekends.
Since it's an Italian restaurant, you'll be offered by many tasty Italian cuisines such as Carciofi Alla Giudia, Seared Diver Scallop, Ahi Tuna, Maine Lobster Bisque, Burrata Di Puglia, Margherita, Roasted Chicken, Sausage & Peppers, Cappellini Amatriciana, Short Rib Agnolotti, Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Black Pepper Yellowfin Tuna, and Rotisserie Maple Leaf Farm’s Duck.
La Griglia
2. MEZZA GRILLE
Mezza Grille is open daily from 11.00 AM until 9.00 PM and is located in Briargrove Plaza.
This is a New American Restaurant with few Mediterranean influences and they have a lot of foods option to try but, one thing that you have to try while coming to Mezza Grille is Mango Stuffed Chicken with mango butter sauce served with creamy scalloped potatoes and grilled vegetables, it's heavenly delicious.
They also have other menus available such as Pecan-Crusted Salmon Platter, Seafood Kabob Platter, Shish Tawook, New Zealand Lamb Chops, Grilled Veggie Wrap, Mezza Prime Beef Burger, Fried Shrimp Taco Platter, Mediterranean Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Acapulco, Sesame Chicken Salad, Pasta Fettuccini, Bruschetta, Spinach Dip, Crab Cake, and more.
Mezza Grille
3. TASTE OF TEXAS
Taste of Texas is one of the best restaurants in Houston, they offer some delicious meat with a perfect salad bar. Start open from 11.00 AM until 10.00 PM on the weekdays and 3.00 PM until 10.00 PM on the weekends, Taste of Texas have so many options of foods available and one of the famous and must-try food at this restaurant is Tomahawk Ribeye Steak.
There are also any others menus that you can try such as Porterhouse steak, Prime NY strip sirloin, Cowboy steak, T-Bone steak, Baked brie, Texas quail bites, jumbo lump crab cake, Spinach artichoke dip, Jalapeno stuffed shrimp, Texas pecan-crusted chicken, grilled vegetable plate, Bacon gold burger, Tortilla soup, and Butternut squash soup.
Taste of Texas, Houston
4. BCN TASTE & TRADITION
BCN Taste & Tradition is serving a meshing of traditional and modern Spanish foods and has a purpose to showcase the cutting-edge haute cuisine that has put Spain on the world culinary stage and continuing the traditional recipes that have been passed down throughout the legacy.
BCN Taste & Tradition offers all the guests delicious Spanish cuisines alongside the attentive, friendly, professional, and accommodating staff. Then, there are some menus that you try while visiting this restaurant including, Fresh beef tartare with waffle chips, Spanish Ibérico ham and toasted, Seared foie gras, Spanish octopus, Sautéed green peas, Grilled wild-caught branzino, and Grilled duck breast served with quince, Idiazábal cheese sauce, pine nuts, and balsamic vinegar reduction.
BCN Taste & Tradition
5. CHAMA GAúCHA
If you looking for a Brazilian restaurant in Texas, Chama Gaúcha can be your next stop. Located at 5865 Westheimer Rd, Houston, this restaurant is starting open from 11.30 AM until 10.00 PM every day but on Sunday, they start open from 12.00 PM until 9.00 PM.
They have a fresh, big, and packed salad bar with different flavors, and they also offer all the guests several menus available which include, Picanha, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Fraldinha, Filet Mignon e Frango, Porco, Frango e Linguiça, and Cordeiro which flavorful leg of lamb or rack of lamb seasoned to perfection.
Chama Gaúcha
6. UCHI RESTAURANT
If you are living in Houston and looking for a Japanese restaurant to get rid of your hunger, Uchi Restaurant should be your next stop. Located at 904 Westheimer Rd Suite A, Houston, and start open from 4.00 PM until 10.00 PM every day.
There is a dine-in menu with several foods available including, Hirame Usuzukuri, machi cure, hamachi nabe, Sasami yaki, wagyu tataki, Sakana Mushi, sakura pork belly, Karaage, broccoli katsu, brussels sprouts, 19 kinds of sushi, Kaluga hybrid, bluefin maki, wagyu tartare, scallop Crudo, Kanpachi Crudo, and some dessert foods like jasmine cream, coconut tapioca, fried milk, candy bar, carrot Okashi, and seasonal sorbet trio.
Uchi Restaurant
7. RAINBOW LODGE
Rainbow Lodge is an American restaurant that offers you local cuisines, a romantic atmosphere, and a comfy place to spend your lunch or dinner. Rainbow Lodge is starting open from 11.AM until 09.00 on Tuesday to Friday, 5-10 PM on Saturday, 10.30 AM-9.00 PM on Sunday, and closed on Monday.
There are eight kinds of menus such as dinner menu, lunch menu, Sunday brunch menu, rainbow lodge wine list, bar bites, dessert menu, Houston food bank rescue menu, and Easter brunch menu. Then, you can try many foods available which include, Classic caesar salad, Fried Texas quail bites, Jumbo lump crab cake, Seared Alaskan halibut filet, roasted mushroom, and ricotta cannelloni, grilled North American elk chop, grilled lamb ribeye, and Rainbow trout with lump crab and pecan brown butter.
Rainbow Lodge
8. TRULUCK'S OCEAN'S FINEST SEAFOOD AND CRAB
Seafood lovers should visit Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab because they offer all the guests delicious plates of seafood and a lot of choices of it.
Situated at 5350 Westheimer Rd, Houston, you can visit Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab every day with these daily schedules like 11.00 AM until 10.00 PM on Monday to Saturday, and 4.00 until 10.00 PM on Sunday.
Then, Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab also have a few choices of foods which include, Crab Dip Taramasalata, Fresh Florida Stone Crab Claws, Hawaiian Tuna Crudo, Parmesan Yeast Rolls, Sonoma Greens Salad, Lobster Bisque, Prime King Crab Leg, Roasted Amish Chicken, Mediterranean Seafood Salad, and many more.
Truluck's Ocean's Finest Seafood and Crab
9. STATE OF GRACE
State of Grace is a polished American restaurant serving creative Texas dishes, kinds of seafood, pasta, oysters, grilled, cocktails, and wines. This restaurant has located in Lamar River Oaks and opens from 4.30 PM until 9.00 PM on weekdays, but start open from 11.00 AM on Weekend except for Saturday because it's open normally.
State of Grace offers Sunday Supper which is it has its own menus called Supper and contain Pan Roasted Gulf Mahi, Scallops, Yellow Fin Tuna Pozole, "Good Breed" Chicken, Oak Roasted Redfish, Pork CHop Schnitzel, Duck Carnitas, Sticky Smoky Beef Rib, Hearth Roasted Lamb, and The Burger. But, you don't have to worry because every day they always give all the guests tasty and selections of foods which are no less delicious with the Sunday Supper menu.
State of Grace
10. XOCHI RESTAURANT
Xochi Restaurant is open from 4.00 PM until 9.00 at Wednesday to Saturday, and 11.00 AM until 3.00 PM on Sunday. Located at 1777 Walker street, Houston, Xochi Restaurant has lot of option of foods available such as Robalo, Atun, Taquitos Dorados, Costillas De Puerco, Ensalada De Calabaza, Chilaquiles, Bistec Con Huevos, Queso De Rancho, Memela, Molotes De Xoxocotlan, Pescado, Pollo En Mole, Callo De Hacha, Tamal De Pollo Con Mole Negro, Ensalada De Primavera, and more.
Xochi Restaurant
11. MASRAFF'S RESTAURANT
An elegant atmosphere is the first thing that you'll get while coming to Masraff's. This restaurant is located at 9655 Katy Fwy, Houston, and starts open from 11.00 AM until 10.00 PM on weekends, 5.00 until 11.00 PM on Saturday, and closed on Sunday.
Then, they offer a selection of foods available which include, Togarashi Seared Tuna, Texas Gulf Red Snapper, Barolo Braised Short Rib, Lobster Risotto, Diver Scallops, Duck Breast Rossini, Chilean Seabass, Duck Pappardelle, Alaska King Crab Legs, Drawn Butter, Daily Selection of Fresh Oysters, Yuzu Poached Shrimp, and Shellfish Tower.
Masraff's Restaurant
12. CARACOL RESTAURANT
Another Mexican restaurant which is very recommended to visit when you go to Houston, it's Caracol Restaurant.
Located at 2200 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, this restaurant is open from 4.00 PM until 10.00 PM on Tuesday to Saturday and 10.30 until 3.00 PM on Sunday. There are dinner and brunch menus available which include, Gordita De Chicharon, Pescado Zarandeado, Sopa De Tortilla De Camaron, Pollo Pibil, Alcaparrado, Ceviche De Coco, Ostiones Asados, Chile Capeado, Flautas De Pato, and still more to go.
Caracol Restaurant
13. FOGO DE CHãO BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is a good spot for Brazilian food and the service is always excellent and on point. They also have free valet parking and do social distancing with direction markers.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse is open every day from 11.00 AM until 10.00 PM and is located at 8250 Westheimer Rd, Houston, Texas. For the foods, you can try a selection of rooms available like Mango Chilean Sea Bass, Pan-Seared Salmon, Cauliflower Steak, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Wagyu New York Strip, Picanha, Chicken Breast, Prime Lamb Steak, Mango Chilean Sea Bass, and more.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse Houston
14. BRENNAN'S OF HOUSTON
With all selections of foods available, you have to consider visiting Brennan's of Houston while coming to Houston and fine dining restaurants.
Located at Smith Street, Brennan's of Houston is open from 11.00 AM until 9.00 PM on Thursday to Sunday, 5.00-8.00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, and closed on Monday. You can try some signature or the favorite order food here which include, Snapping Turtle Soup with a Brennan's tradition splashed with Lustau Sherry, Brennan's Bananas Foster with Caribbean Rum over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Brennan's Pralines, Brennan's Seafood Gumbo, and Lover's Lake Cosmopolitan.
Brennan's of Houston
15. ARTISANS RESTAURANT
If you love French foods and living at Houston, Artisans Restaurant should be your next restaurant destination.
Located in Louisiana street, Artisans Restaurant is open from 10.00 AM everday except the Sunday because it's closed. Since Artisans Restaurant is a French restaurant, they offer you a lot of option of French foods available such as Le Loup de Mer du Chili, La Bouillabaisse Marseillaise, La Volaille et son Homard, Feuilleté au Fromage de Chèvre, Soupe du Jour, Le Fromage Artisans, Le Foie Gras, Le Tartare de Bœuf, La Rillette de Canard, Le Saumon Noir à L'Harissa, and more to go.
Artisans Restaurant
16. KENNY & ZIGGY'S NEW YORK DELICATESSEN
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen offers you a lot of menus available that can get rid of your hunger.
There are Rubies, Crispy "Zaft" Tots, Fried Kreplach, Stuffed Kishka, Whitefish Salad, Baked Salmon Salad, Matjes Herring, Russian Pelmeni Dumplings, Freddie's Salmon Chanted Evening, Potato Pancakes, Dip Tracy - French Dip, Meat Loaf Sandwich, Tuna Melt, Corned Beef, Prime Roast Beef, Hebrew National Salami, Whitefish Salad, and many more. Located in Post Oak Shopping center, Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen is open from 8.00 AM until 9.00 PM every day.
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen
17. PELI PELI SOUTH AFRICAN KITCHEN - GALLERIA
This is the first South African restaurant on this list, and very recommended for you guys who love South African foods. Located at 5085 Westheimer Rd Suite B2515, Houston, and open daily from 12.00 PM until 9.00 PM excepts on Monday because it's closed.
Then, you have several food choices available that you can try like Rissoles, Bunny Chow, Cape Malay Samoosas, South African Sampler, Peli Peli Wings, Flatbread Mozambique, South African Curry, Cape Malay Crab Curry, Peli Peli Chicken, Seared Scallops Trinchado, Sandy Bay Seafood Platter, Mac and Cheese, Drakensburg Legumes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Chocolate Lekker Tarts, Sticky Toffee Pudding, and more.
Peli Peli South African Kitchen - Galleria
18. ETOILE CUISINE ET BAR
Etoile Cuisine Et Bar is a sophisticated French eatery with a modern farmhouse interior serving traditional and seasonal menus. Start open from 11.00 AM until 9.00 PM every day, Etoile Cuisine Et Bar is located at 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, Texas. This restaurant has nine kinds of menus available such as To-Go menu, Hors-D'oeuvre menu, Lea Plats Principaux menu, Brunch menu, Le Dejeuner menu, Desserts menu, Green Hour menu, Wine list, and Cocktail/Liquor.
Etoile Cuisine Et Bar
19. HUYNH RESTAURANT
Huynh Restaurant is the only one Vietnamese restaurant on this list and if you love Vietnamese foods, this restaurant should be on your list. Located at 912 St Emanuel Street, Houston, Huynh Restaurant is open from 11.00 AM until 9.00 PM every day except Sunday.
You can try some foods here such as Com Phuong Hoang with house rice served with a fried egg and special dipping sauce, Com Ga Luc Lac with stir-fried white meat chicken, peppers & onion served with house rice, or Goi Vit a pulled duck mixed with fresh herbs and cabbage, served with ginger dipping sauce.
Huynh Restaurant
20. HUGO'S RESTAURANT
Visit this restaurant if you want to eat some Mexican foods in the city. Hugo's Restaurant is situated at Westheimer Rd, Houston and open from 03.00 PM until 9.00 PM on Tuesday to Thursday, and 11.00 AM until 10.00 PM on the weekend.
There are several Mexican foods that you have to try such as Pulpo Al Carbon with grilled octopus, onions and peppers, chipotle-tomatillo salsa, and small tortillas. Chapulines with pan sautéed grasshoppers, guacamole, tortillas, and chipotle-tomatillo salsa, or Lechon with braised tender suckling pig with crisp skin, habanero salsa, and tortillas.
Hugo's Restaurant
