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Best Restaurants in Houston

576 restaurants · 35 neighborhoods · 2026

🍽️ 576 Restaurants 📍 35 Neighborhoods ⭐ Avg Score 86
🍽️ Open Interactive Guide
Casual (282) Local Favorites (248) Date Night (193) Cocktails (124) Patio (106) Brunch (100) Family (82) Family Friendly (70) Fine Dining (57) Mexican (56) Late Night (56) Critics Pick (52) Seafood (40) Italian (36) Steakhouse (33) Breakfast (33) American (28) BBQ (27) Awards (25) Tourist Attraction (25)

Top Rated

Tatemó
Mexican Tasting Menu · Spring Branch
98
March
Mediterranean Tasting Menu · Montrose
97
Le Jardinier
French · Museum District
96
BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish · Montrose
96
CorkScrew BBQ
Texas BBQ · Spring
96
Musaafer
Indian · Galleria
95
Truth BBQ
Texas BBQ · Heights
95
Hugo's
Regional Mexican · Montrose
95
Nancy's Hustle
New American · EaDo
95
Uchi Houston
Japanese · Montrose
95

Fine Dining

Tatemó
Mexican Tasting Menu · Spring Branch
98
March
Mediterranean Tasting Menu · Montrose
97
Le Jardinier
French · Museum District
96
BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish · Montrose
96
Musaafer
Indian · Galleria
95
Uchi Houston
Japanese · Montrose
95
Katami
Japanese Omakase · Montrose
95
Theodore Rex
New American · Downtown
94

Date Night

March
Mediterranean Tasting Menu · Montrose
97
Le Jardinier
French · Museum District
96
BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish · Montrose
96
Musaafer
Indian · Galleria
95
Hugo's
Regional Mexican · Montrose
95
Nancy's Hustle
New American · EaDo
95
Uchi Houston
Japanese · Montrose
95
Katami
Japanese Omakase · Montrose
95

Brunch

Le Jardinier
French · Museum District
96
Truth BBQ
Texas BBQ · Heights
95
Hugo's
Regional Mexican · Montrose
95
Caracol
Coastal Mexican Seafood · Galleria
93
Agnes and Sherman
Asian American Diner · Heights
93
Coltivare
Italian · Heights
92
State of Grace
Southern / New American · River Oaks
91
Wild Oats
Southern / Global · Spring Branch
91

BBQ

CorkScrew BBQ
Texas BBQ · Spring
96
Truth BBQ
Texas BBQ · Heights
95
Killen's BBQ
Texas BBQ · Pearland
95
Blood Bros. BBQ
Texas BBQ / Asian Fusion · Chinatown / Bellaire
94
Pinkerton's Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Heights
93
Loro
Asian Smokehouse · Heights
92
Gatlin's BBQ
Texas BBQ · Garden Oaks
90
Feges BBQ
Texas BBQ · Upper Kirby
89

Bars & Cocktails

March
Mediterranean Tasting Menu · Montrose
97
Le Jardinier
French · Museum District
96
BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish · Montrose
96
Musaafer
Indian · Galleria
95
Nancy's Hustle
New American · EaDo
95
Uchi Houston
Japanese · Montrose
95
Theodore Rex
New American · Downtown
94
Xochi
Oaxacan Mexican · Downtown
94

All 576 Restaurants by Neighborhood

Every restaurant in Houston, organized by neighborhood. Click to expand.

Heights 80 spots
Truth BBQ
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand, Texas Monthly Top 50
95
Pinkerton's Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand, Texas Monthly Top 50
93
Agnes and Sherman
Asian American Diner · Texas Monthly Restaurant of the Year 2026, JBF Best New Restaurant Finalist 2026, Texas Monthly Best New Restaurant 2026
93
Killen's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
93
Coltivare
Italian
92
Loro
Asian Smokehouse
92
The Green Room
New American / Fine Dining · James Beard pedigree (Tom Cunanan, Best Chef Mid-Atlantic 2019)
91
Jūn
New American · JBF Best Chef: Texas Finalist 2026 (Evelyn Garcia & Henry Lu)
90
Pho Binh
Vietnamese
89
Better Luck Tomorrow
Cocktail Bar / Asian
89
White Oak Music Hall
Live Music Venue
89
Squable
American / Southern
89
Burns Original BBQ
Texas BBQ
88
Oru
Modern Japanese / Sushi
88
Da Gama
Portuguese-Indian Fusion · Houstonia Top 10 New 2025
88
CasaEma
Mexican Bakery / Cafe · JBF Semifinalist Outstanding Pastry Chef
88
Baso
Basque / Japanese · Michelin Recommended 2025
88
Gatlin's Fins & Feathers
Southern / Seafood
88
5Kinokawa
Japanese Omakase
88
Star Rover
Asian / Fusion
88
Hypsi
Italian
88
Fat Cat Creamery
Ice Cream
87
Eight Row Flint
Tex-Mex / Bar
87
Lei Low Bar
Tiki Bar
87
Pastore
Italian / Neapolitan
87
Camaraderie
New American / Shared Plates · Houstonia Top 10 New 2025
87
Afuri Ramen
Japanese Ramen
87
Chardon
French · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
87
Clark's Oyster Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar
87
Les Ba'get
Vietnamese / Banh Mi
87
Alturas Mexican Cafe
Mexican
87
Château Bellecru
French / Wine Bar
87
The Heights Theater
Theater / Landmark
87
Boomtown Coffee
Coffee
86
Comalito
Mexican / Taqueria
86
Clarkwood
Wine & Cocktail Bar · CultureMap Best New Bar 2025
86
Harold's Restaurant
Southern / Soul Food
86
Soma Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
86
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar
New American
86
Tacos A Go Go
Mexican / Tacos
85
Underbelly Burger
Burgers
85
Teotihuacan Mexican Cafe
Tex-Mex
85
Postino Wine Cafe
Wine Bar / Cafe
85
Johnny's Gold Brick
Cocktail Bar
85
Shokku Ramen
Japanese Ramen
85
Bosscat Kitchen & Libations
American / Whiskey Bar
85
Dak & Bop
Korean Fried Chicken
85
Jane and the Lion Bakehouse
Bakery / Cafe · Houston Press Best Bakery 2025
85
Gold Tooth Tony's
Pizza · Houston Press Best Pizza 2025
85
Mensho Tokyo
Japanese Ramen
85
Plume
Cocktail Bar
85
Fluff Bake Bar
Bakery / Desserts
85
Long Weekend
American / Ranch-Inspired
85
Heights Bier Garten
German / Beer Garden
84
Stanton City Bites
American / Sandwich Shop
84
Monkey's Tail
Mexican / Cocktail Bar
84
El Bolillo Bakery
Mexican Bakery
84
Kazzan Ramen
Japanese Ramen
84
The Gypsy Poet
Pizza / Italian
84
Incanto
Italian / Wine Bar
84
Cloud 10 Creamery
Ice Cream
84
Kitchen Rumors
American · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
84
NoPo Cafe, Market & Bar
Cafe / Market
83
Gerardo's Drive In
Mexican
83
El Taconazo
Mexican Street Food
83
Asia Market Thai Lao Food
Thai-Lao
83
Sao Lao Thai Cafe
Thai-Lao
83
Padre's Wine
Wine Bar / American
83
Milk + Sugar Creamery
Ice Cream
83
Murray's
American Deli · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
83
Eureka Heights Brew Co.
Brewery · Heights brewery with rotating hazy program
83
City Acre Brewing Co.
Brewery · Urban-farm brewery — one-acre working property
83
D&T Drive Inn
Beer Garden · Heights icehouse converted to beer garden
83
Heights Hike and Bike Trail
Park / Trail
82
Shady Acres Saloon
Bar
81
Onion Creek Coffee House & Bar
Cafe / Bar · Heights all-day cafe-bar
81
Sweetgreen
Salads / Fast Casual
80
Big Star Bar
Dive Bar
80
Spanish Flowers
Tex-Mex · Established 1979 — Houston 24-hour Tex-Mex institution
80
CAVA
Mediterranean / Fast Casual
76
Montrose 65 spots
March
Mediterranean Tasting Menu · Michelin 1 Star (2024, 2025), JBF Best Chef: Texas Nominee (2024, 2025), Houston Chronicle #1 (2024), Food & Wine Best New Chef 2023, Esquire Best New Restaurant 2022, CultureMap Restaurant of the Year 2024
97
BCN Taste & Tradition
Spanish · Michelin 1 Star
96
Hugo's
Regional Mexican · James Beard Award Winner (Best Chef: Southwest 2017)
95
Uchi Houston
Japanese · James Beard Award Winner (Tyson Cole)
95
Katami
Japanese Omakase · Houston Chronicle #2
95
Georgia James
Steakhouse
93
Sushi Horiuchi
Japanese Omakase
92
Anvil Bar & Refuge
Cocktail Bar · James Beard Outstanding Bar Program Finalist
91
ChòpnBlọk
West African / Nigerian · Michelin Bib Gourmand, JBF Best Chef: Texas Finalist 2026, Esquire Best New Restaurant 2025, NYT Top 50
91
Bludorn
New American / French · Michelin Recommended, Houston Chronicle Top 100
91
Neo
Japanese Omakase · Michelin Recommended 2025
91
The Menil Collection
Art Museum
91
Buffalo Bayou Park
Tourist Attraction
90
Riel
Southern / Gulf Coast
90
UB Preserv
New American / Asian-Influenced · Michelin Bib Gourmand
90
Rosie Cannonball
European / Wood-Fired · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, JBF Semifinalist Outstanding Wine Program 2020
90
Doris Metropolitan
Steakhouse / Mediterranean
90
Oheya by Uchi
Japanese Omakase
90
Trattoria Sofia
Italian
89
The Marigold Club
French / British · Michelin Recommended 2025
89
Rothko Chapel
Tourist Attraction
89
Hay Merchant
Craft Beer / Gastropub
88
Common Bond
Bakery / Cafe
88
Roost
Southern / New American
88
Oporto Fooding House
Portuguese / Tapas
88
The Pit Room
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
Perseid
French-Gulf Coast · Michelin Recommended 2025
88
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Japanese Ramen
88
Pepper Twins
Sichuan Chinese
87
Candente
Tex-Mex · Michelin Recommended
87
Emmaline
Coastal Mediterranean
87
Traveler's Table
Global / International
87
Pizaro's Pizza
Napoletana / NY / Detroit Pizza
87
Ostia
Italian / Neapolitan
87
Cuchara
Mexican / Interior Mexican
87
The Burger Joint
Burgers
87
ChopnBlok
West African · MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
87
Present Company
Wine Bar / American
86
Handies Douzo
Japanese Hand Rolls
86
Alora
Peruvian-Vietnamese Fusion · Resy Hit List 2025
86
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Breakfast / Brunch
86
Graffiti Raw
Seafood / Coastal
85
Aladdin Mediterranean
Mediterranean / Middle Eastern
85
GJ Tavern
American Tavern
85
Enoteca Rossa
Italian / Wine Bar
85
Niko Niko Greek & American Cafe
Greek / American
85
Augustine Lounge
Cocktail Bar · Michelin Key (Hotel Saint Augustine)
85
Night Heron
American / Cocktail Bar
85
Torchy's Tacos
Tex-Mex / Creative Tacos
84
Montrose Cheese & Wine
Cheese & Wine Shop
84
Maderas Kitchen & Cantina
Mexican
84
Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish Tapas / Wine Bar
84
Poison Girl
Dive Bar
83
Grand Prize Bar
Bar
83
Tio Trompo
Mexican Street Food
83
Cucharita
Mexican
83
Kin Dee
Thai
83
Light Years
Natural Wine Bar
83
Harry's Restaurant
American / Greek
83
Camerata
Wine Bar / Mediterranean
83
Boheme
Cocktail Bar / Tapas
83
El Real Tex-Mex Cafe
Tex-Mex · Houston Press Best of — critic Robb Walsh concept
83
West Alabama Ice House
Bar / Food Trucks
82
JINYA Ramen Bar
Japanese Ramen
82
Two Headed Dog
Bar
81
Galleria 33 spots
Musaafer
Indian · Michelin 1 Star
95
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
Steakhouse · Michelin Recommended, Wine Spectator Grand Award
93
Caracol
Coastal Mexican Seafood · James Beard Semifinalist
93
Turner's
American Fine Dining
93
Mastro's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
91
Cafe Annie / The Annie Cafe & Bar
Southwestern / New American
90
Uchiko Houston
Japanese
90
Little's Oyster Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Houston Chronicle #6
89
Hidden Omakase
Japanese Omakase · Michelin Recommended (2024, 2025)
89
Amrina
Modern Indian
89
Nobu Houston
Japanese / Sushi
89
Trill Burgers
Smash Burgers
88
Ninfa's Uptown
Tex-Mex / Mexican
88
Kenny & Ziggy's
New York Deli
87
Local Foods Museum District
Healthy / Cafe
87
Bar Moon
Cocktail Bar · CultureMap Best New Bar 2025
87
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Cajun Seafood
86
Urbe
Mexican Street Food
86
Pappasito's Cantina
Tex-Mex
86
Noe Restaurant & Bar (Pearland area)
New American
86
The Improv Houston
Comedy Club
85
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Tourist Attraction
85
Arturo's Uptown Italiano
Italian · Chef Arturo Boada flagship
85
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian Steakhouse / Churrascaria · Texas churrascaria chain — Westheimer flagship
85
Amalfi Ristorante Italiano
Italian
84
Mendocino Farms
Sandwiches / Salads
83
Peli Peli
South African
83
burger-chan
Burgers
83
JOEY Restaurant
International
83
Amore Italian Restaurant
Italian
83
FRNDS
American / Lounge
82
Christie's Seafood & Steaks
Seafood
82
Kamp Houston
Cajun / BBQ
82
Chinatown / Bellaire 33 spots
Blood Bros. BBQ
Texas BBQ / Asian Fusion · Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Finalist, NYT 50 Best
94
Crawfish & Noodles
Vietnamese-Cajun · James Beard Finalist
93
Mala Sichuan Bistro
Sichuan Chinese · Michelin Recommended, James Beard Nominated
92
Di An Pho
Vietnamese / Pho · Texas Monthly Best New Restaurants 2026
89
Sinh Sinh
Chinese / Vietnamese
88
Tiger Den
Chinese / Cantonese
88
Nam Giao
Vietnamese
87
Fung's Kitchen
Chinese / Dim Sum
87
Pho Saigon
Vietnamese / Pho
86
Saigon Pagolac
Vietnamese
86
Thien Thanh
Vietnamese
86
Ocean Palace
Chinese / Dim Sum
86
One Dragon
Chinese / Soup Dumplings
86
Jang Guem Tofu & BBQ House
Korean
86
Gorditas Aguascalientes
Mexican
86
East Side King
Japanese Street Food
85
Dandelion Café
Breakfast / Brunch
85
Hai Cang Harbor Seafood
Vietnamese-Chinese Seafood
85
Toyori
Japanese-Taiwanese Ramen
85
Hong Kong City Mall
Landmark / Market
85
Bonchon
Korean Fried Chicken
84
Shabu House
Japanese / Hot Pot
84
La Cruderia
Mexican Seafood
84
Golden Dim Sum
Chinese / Dim Sum
84
Silk Road
Chinese / Dim Sum
84
Hongdae 33
Korean BBQ · Eater Houston Best Korean BBQ
83
Arco Seafood
Chinese / Dim Sum
83
Popfancy Dessert Bar
Dessert Bar
83
Kim Son Bellaire
Vietnamese / Chinese
82
Pho Sapa Noodle House
Vietnamese
82
Chai Shai
Pakistani / Street Food
82
Alpha Bakery & Cafe
Vietnamese Bakery
82
Teo Chew Temple
Landmark / Historic Site
82
Downtown 32 spots
Theodore Rex
New American · Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Winner (Justin Yu)
94
Xochi
Oaxacan Mexican · James Beard Semifinalist
94
Bandista
Cocktail Bar · North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 (highest-ranked bar in Texas)
91
Zaranda
Mexican / Las Californias · Texas Monthly Best New Restaurants 2026
90
Vic and Anthonys
Steakhouse
89
Barbacana
Progressive American · Texas Monthly Best New Restaurants 2026
89
Tongue-Cut Sparrow
Cocktail Bar · Anvil Hospitality — Bobby Heugel
89
Perbacco
Italian
88
Brasserie du Parc
French Brasserie
87
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Mediterranean / Market
87
Papalo Taqueria
Mexican / Tacos · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
87
Potente
Italian
87
Toro Toro
Pan-Latin Steakhouse
87
Guard & Grace
Steakhouse
87
The Pastry War
Mezcal Bar / Mexican · Anvil Hospitality concept — Bobby Heugel
87
Rosalie Italian Soul
Italian
86
Captain Foxheart's Bad News Bar
Cocktail Bar · World's 50 Best Bars Discovery
86
Bungalow Downtown Dining
Steakhouse / Seafood
86
Thai Kun
Thai Street Food · Bon Appetit Top 10
85
Reserve 101
Whiskey Bar
85
POST Houston
Food Hall / Rooftop · Downtown Houston repurposed post-office food hall + rooftop park
85
Soy Pinoy
Filipino
84
Downtown Aquarium
Tourist Attraction
84
Off The Record
Cocktail Bar
84
Fogo de Chao Downtown
Brazilian Steakhouse
84
The Nightingale Room
Cocktail Bar / Live Music · Anvil Hospitality — Bobby Heugel
84
The Cottonmouth Club
Cocktail Bar
84
Conservatory
Food Hall / Beer Garden
83
Andes Cafe
South American
83
Frank's Pizza
Pizza
82
Victor's Deli
American / Deli · Houston Press Best Breakfast Downtown 2025
82
Press Waffle Co.
Waffles / Cafe
81
Midtown 31 spots
Brennan's of Houston
Cajun-Creole / Southern · Houston institution since 1967
90
Pax Americana
New American
90
Indigo
Cajun / Southern · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Late August
Afro-Asian · Michelin Recommended 2024, 2025, JBF Best Restaurateur Finalist 2022, 2023
89
Josephine's Gulf Coast Tradition
Gulf Coast Seafood · Michelin Recommended 2025
88
Pi Pizza
Pizza
88
Roostar Vietnamese Grill
Vietnamese Sandwiches
87
La Grange
Cocktail Bar / Whiskey
87
Weights + Measures
New American / Bakery
87
Wooster's Garden
Rooftop Bar / American
86
The Dunlavy
American / Cafe
86
Damian's Cucina Italiana
Italian · Established 1984 — Midtown Italian institution
86
13 Celsius
Wine Bar
85
Lankford Grocery & Market
Burgers / American
85
Axelrad Beer Garden
Beer Garden / Bar
84
Double Trouble Caffeine & Cocktails
Cocktail Bar / Coffee
84
Spicy Girl
Sichuan Chinese / Hot Pot
84
Midtown Park
Park
84
Winnie's
Cocktail Bar / Sandwiches
83
Dakao Restaurant & Bar
Vietnamese
83
Reggae Hut
Jamaican / Caribbean
83
Mo' Brunch + Brews
American Brunch
82
Thien An Sandwiches
Vietnamese
82
Moon Rabbit
Vietnamese
82
Xeo Yum
Vietnamese
82
Cali Sandwiches & Pho
Vietnamese
82
Under the Radar Brewery
Brewery
82
Van Loc Restaurant
Vietnamese · Established 1979 — Houston Vietnamese institution
82
Kim Tai Vietnamese
Vietnamese
81
Bagby Park
Park
80
Baldwin Park
Park
79
Upper Kirby 28 spots
Georgia James Tavern
Steakhouse
92
Kata Robata
Japanese / Sushi
91
Nobie's
New American
90
Feges BBQ
Texas BBQ
89
Annam
Vietnamese / French
89
Pondicheri
Indian / Cafe
88
Eunice
Cajun/Creole
88
Levy Park
Park
88
Kira
Japanese Hand Rolls / Vinyl Bar
87
Mayahuel
Modern Mexican / Agave Bar
87
Tony's Restaurant
Italian / Continental · Tony Vallone legacy — Houston fine-dining institution 1965-present
87
Flora Mexican Kitchen
Modern Mexican
86
Kiran's
Indian
86
Local Foods
American / Farm-to-Table
85
Yiayia's Greek Kitchen
Greek · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
85
Grace's on Kirby
Southern
85
Houston's (Kirby)
American
85
Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
Cafe
84
Hearsay Gastro Lounge on the Green
Gastropub
84
Pondi Bake Lab
Indian Bakery / Cafe
84
Vibrant
Indian
84
Prospect Park
American / Sports Bar
83
Piatto Ristorante
Italian
83
Star Pizza
Pizza
83
Kirby Ice House
Icehouse / Bar · Houston Chronicle Best Patio
83
Tamashi Ramen & Sushi
Japanese / Ramen & Sushi
82
House of Pies
American / Diner
82
Mia Bella Trattoria (Greenway)
Italian
79
River Oaks 23 spots
State of Grace
Southern / New American
91
Steak 48
Steakhouse
90
Soto
Japanese Omakase
89
Leo's River Oaks
New American · CultureMap Tastemaker Best New Restaurant 2025
89
The River Oaks Theatre
Theater / Cinema
89
Backstreet Cafe
New American Bistro · Houston institution since 1983
88
The Annie Cafe & Bar
New American
88
Fielding's Steak
Steakhouse · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
88
Giacomo's Cibo e Vino
Italian / Wine Bar
87
Tiny Boxwoods
New American / Brunch
87
Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette
American / Seafood
87
a'Bouzy
French / Champagne Bar
87
Le Colonial
French-Vietnamese
87
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
Cafe
87
Annabelle Brasserie
French
87
Emilia's Havana
Cuban
86
Le Ciel de Paris
French
86
MAD Houston
Mediterranean / Modern
86
Loch Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar
86
La Griglia
Italian
86
Gratify
American / Brunch
85
True Food Kitchen
Healthy / American
82
River Oaks Shopping Center
Landmark / Shopping District
82
Memorial 22 spots
Memorial Park
Park
93
Brasserie 19
French Brasserie
90
Credence
Texan / Live-Fire · Michelin Recommended, Michelin Service Award 2025
89
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Seafood / Steakhouse
89
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Katy
Steakhouse
89
Rainbow Lodge
Southern Game
88
Latuli
American / Gulf Coast · Texas Monthly Best New Restaurants 2026
88
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina
Tex-Mex
88
Bar Bludorn
Wine Bar / Small Plates · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Taste of Texas
Steakhouse · Houston institution
87
Murray’s Pizza & Wine
Pizza / Italian
86
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Park / Nature Preserve
86
B.B. Italia
Italian
85
Becks Prime
Burgers
85
Liberty Kitchen Treehouse (Sawyer Yards)
New American
85
Dish Society
American / Farm-to-Table
84
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet Pearland
Mediterranean
83
The Honey B Ham Co.
Cafe / Sandwiches
83
Pecan Creek Grille
American / Brunch
83
Molina's Cantina
Tex-Mex · Established 1941 — one of Houston's oldest Tex-Mex restaurants
83
Cafe Express
American / Healthy
82
Flower Child
Healthy / American
82
Spring Branch 20 spots
Tatemó
Mexican Tasting Menu · Michelin 1 Star, James Beard Finalist
98
Wild Oats
Southern / Global
91
Korea Garden
Korean BBQ
88
Cafe Pita+
Bosnian
88
Nam Gang Korean Restaurant
Korean BBQ
87
Danny's Chicken
Korean Fried Chicken
87
The Blind Goat
Vietnamese · James Beard Best New Restaurant Semifinalist 2020
87
BORI
Korean BBQ
87
The Tasting Room Korean Steakhouse
Korean BBQ
86
Seoul Garden
Korean BBQ
85
H Mart Spring Branch Food Court
Korean Food Hall
85
Cafe Tavolino
Italian
85
Oh My Gogi!
Korean Mexican Fusion
85
Arirang Korean Restaurant
Korean
84
BBQ Garden
Korean BBQ
84
Bodard Bistro
Vietnamese-French
84
El Hidalguense
Mexican / Barbacoa
84
Vieng Thai
Thai
84
Tree Garden
Korean BBQ
82
Lupe Tortilla
Tex-Mex · Texas Tex-Mex family chain — Houston-born
81
EaDo 16 spots
Nancy's Hustle
New American · Michelin Recommended, Esquire Best New Restaurant
95
Lucille's EaDo (Bludorn / Navy Blue sibling)
Southern
88
Cherry Block Craft Butcher & Kitchen
Steakhouse / Butcher
88
Shell Energy Stadium
Stadium / Landmark
88
J-Bar-M Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Indianola
Modern Texan
87
Tiny Champions
Italian / Pizza
87
8th Wonder Brewery
Brewery
86
Koffeteria
Bakery / Cafe
86
Voodoo Queen Daiquiri Dive
Cajun / Bar
85
Chapman & Kirby
Gastropub
85
The Rustic Houston
Texan / New American
85
Bravery Chef Hall
Food Hall
85
Huynh Restaurant
Vietnamese
84
Leeland House
American / Cafe
84
Champ Burger
Burgers
82
Washington Corridor 15 spots
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Steakhouse
91
Julep
Cocktail Bar / Southern · James Beard Award
90
El Tiempo Cantina
Tex-Mex
89
Revival Market
Cafe / Butcher
88
B.B. Lemon
American / Bar
85
FM Kitchen & Bar
American / Bar Food
85
Goro & Gun
Ramen / Japanese
85
Rodeo Goat
Burgers / Craft Beer
84
El Big Bad
Mexican
84
Holler Brewing Co.
Brewery · Sawyer Yards arts-district brewery
83
Beaver's
Southern / BBQ · Monica Pope legacy — Houston craft-BBQ + cocktails hybrid
83
The Toasted Yolk Cafe (Washington)
Breakfast / Brunch
82
Sawyer Park Icehouse
Bar / American
82
Equal Parts Brewing
Brewery
82
Les Givral's Kahve
Vietnamese / Banh Mi · Houston banh mi staple
82
Rice Village 14 spots
Navy Blue
American Seafood
89
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
Italian / Pizza
89
Common Bond Cafe & Bakery
Bakery / Cafe
89
Helen Greek Food and Wine
Modern Greek · Houston Chronicle Top 100
88
Hamsa
Israeli / Mediterranean
88
The Toasted Coconut
Tiki Bar / Cocktails
87
Milton's
Italian-American / Trattoria
87
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Burgers
85
Island Grill
Mediterranean
85
Hudson House
American / Coastal
84
Rice Village
Landmark / Shopping District
84
Craft Pita
Mediterranean
83
Hans' Bier Haus
German Bar · Rice Village beer institution
81
Shake Shack
Burgers / Fast Casual
75
The Woodlands 13 spots
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse Woodlands
Steakhouse
87
Fogo de Chão The Woodlands
Brazilian Steakhouse
87
Robard's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
86
The Woodlands Waterway
Landmark / Trail
86
Fielding's Local Kitchen + Bar
New American
85
Del Frisco's Grille Woodlands
Steakhouse
85
Crú Food & Wine Bar Woodlands
Wine Bar / New American
85
Market Street The Woodlands
Landmark / Shopping District
85
Tommy Bahama Restaurant Woodlands
Island / American
84
The Woodlands Waterway District
Multiple Concepts
83
Chuy's The Woodlands
Tex-Mex
83
The Cheesecake Factory Woodlands
American
82
Cafe Adobe Woodlands
Tex-Mex
82
West University 12 spots
Cafe Rabelais
French Bistro
89
Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
Steakhouse
89
Coppa Osteria
Italian
87
Goode Company Seafood
Gulf Coast Cajun / Seafood · Houston institution since 1986
87
Le Petit Chef
French
86
Lee's
Cocktail Bar · JBF Semifinalist Best New Bar 2026
86
Ciao Bello
Italian
86
Bellaire Broiler Burger
Burgers
85
Ragin' Cajun
Cajun
84
Carrabba's Italian Grill (Kirby)
Italian
84
Ruggles Green
Healthy / American
84
Leaf & Grain
Healthy / Bowls · Houston's Best Healthy Restaurant (3 years running)
83
Spring 11 spots
CorkScrew BBQ
Texas BBQ · Michelin 1 Star, Texas Monthly Top 50
96
Belly of the Beast
Modern Mexican-American · Michelin Bib Gourmand, JBF Best Chef: Texas Winner 2025
92
Perry's Steakhouse The Woodlands
Steakhouse
89
Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
87
Amerigo's Grille
Italian / Steakhouse
87
Crisp Wine-Beer-Eatery
New American
85
Crust Pizza Co. The Woodlands
Pizza
85
Goose's Acre Bistro & Irish Pub
Irish Pub
84
Escalante's Mexican Grille The Woodlands
Tex-Mex
84
La Finca Restaurant Woodlands
Latin / Colombian
84
Los Cochinitos
Mexican
80
East End 11 spots
Street to Kitchen
Thai · James Beard Winner (Best Chef: Texas 2023), Michelin Bib Gourmand
94
Ninfa's on Navigation
Tex-Mex
90
Tacos Tierra Caliente
Mexican / Street Tacos
89
Cochinita & Co.
Yucatecan Mexican · Texas Monthly favorite
87
Moon Tower Inn
Hot Dogs / Beer Garden
85
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Brewery / Beer Hall · Texas' oldest craft brewery
85
Boo's Burgers
Smash Burgers · Houstonia Top 10 New 2025
85
Villa Arcos
Mexican
84
Tacos Dona Lena
Mexican Street Food · Infatuation Best Mexican Restaurants Houston
83
Tacos La Sultana
Mexican Street Food
82
Taqueria Monchy's
Mexican
82
Third Ward 11 spots
The Breakfast Klub
Southern Breakfast
90
Lucille's
Southern / Soul Food · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Frenchy's Chicken
Chicken
86
This Is It Soul Food
Soul Food
85
Ray's Real Pit BBQ Shack
BBQ
83
The Rado Market
Café / Market
82
Alfreda's Soul Food
Soul Food
82
MAM's House of Ice
Dessert
80
Cupcake Kitchen
Bakery
80
Crumbville TX
Bakery
80
Navy Seafood
Seafood
79
Katy 11 spots
B&B Butchers Katy
Steakhouse
91
Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
Japanese / Sushi
90
Phat Eatery
Malaysian · Houston Chronicle Top 100, JBF Semifinalist
88
Hong Kong Food Street
Cantonese · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Local Table Katy
New American
85
Fadi's Mediterranean Grill Katy
Mediterranean
85
Babin's Seafood House Katy
Cajun / Seafood
85
Zammitti Italian Restaurant
Italian
85
Typhoon Texas Waterpark
Water Park / Tourist Attraction
85
Snappy's Cafe & Grill
American
83
Katy Mills
Landmark / Shopping District
80
Museum District 10 spots
Le Jardinier
French · Michelin 1 Star · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
96
Houston Museum District
Tourist Attraction
93
MF Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
90
Hermann Park
Tourist Attraction
88
Maximo
Progressive Mexican · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026
87
Children's Museum Houston
Museum
86
The Honeymoon Cafe
Cafe / Cocktails
86
Brasil Cafe
Cafe
84
Kaisen Sushi
Japanese / Sushi · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
83
Bar 5015
Cocktail Bar / American
83
Hillcroft 10 spots
Himalaya
Pakistani / Indian · James Beard Semifinalist
91
London Sizzler
Indian / British
83
Shri Balaji Bhavan
Indian Vegetarian
83
Raja Sweets
Indian / Pakistani
82
Shiv Sagar
Indian Vegetarian
82
Biryani Pot
Indian
81
Bombay Sweets
Indian Vegetarian
80
Bismillah Chaat
Pakistani
78
Udipi Cafe
Indian Vegetarian
78
Hot Breads
Bakery
77
Cypress 10 spots
Dario's Steakhouse & Seafood
Steakhouse
84
Jonathan's The Rub (Bridgeland)
New American
82
The Union Kitchen (Towne Lake)
American
82
She Goat
New American
82
Le Emperor
French
81
Local Table (Cypress)
American
80
Carmelita's Kitchen + Tequila
Mexican
80
88 Korean BBQ & Sushi
Korean
79
Cypress Breakfast House
American
78
Mia's Table (Cypress)
American
78
Southwest Houston 9 spots
Aga's Restaurant
Indian / Pakistani · Houston Chronicle #1 Restaurant 2025
89
Vietopia
Vietnamese
87
Cafe Abyssinia
Ethiopian
85
Three Brothers Bakery
Bakery · Established 1949 — Houston kosher-style bakery institution
85
Quan Ba Ky
Vietnamese Seafood
84
Blue Nile
Ethiopian
83
Backyard Boil House
Cajun Seafood
82
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian
82
Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill
Jamaican
82
Garden Oaks 9 spots
Gatlin's BBQ
Texas BBQ
90
Plonk! Bistro & Wine Cellar
New American
84
BeauSoleil
French
83
d'Alba Craft Kitchen & Cocktails
Italian
82
Lazy Lane
American
82
Sunday Press
Cafe
81
Local Table (Garden Oaks)
American
80
La Viva Tex-Mex
Tex-Mex
78
Jax on the Tracks
American
78
West Houston 8 spots
Brisket & Rice
Texas BBQ / Vietnamese · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Lomonte's Italian
Italian
87
Resilience Viet Kitchen
Vietnamese
86
Le Petit Cochon
Cajun / French
85
Paulie's
Italian
85
Toasted Yolk Cafe Katy
Breakfast / Brunch
83
Fadi's Mediterranean Grill — Westheimer
Mediterranean / Lebanese · Established 1996 — Houston Mediterranean institution
83
Poblano's Mexican Grill
Mexican
81
Clear Lake 7 spots
Space Center Houston
Tourist Attraction
95
Viola & Agnes' Neo Soul Café
Soul Food
88
Nobi Public House
Vietnamese-American Gastropub
86
Dumpling World
Chinese / Dumplings
85
Masa Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
84
Luna Restaurant & Bar
New American / Bar
84
Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse
BBQ / Southern
80
Pearland 6 spots
Killen's BBQ
Texas BBQ
95
Grazia Italian Kitchen
Italian
85
Kirby's Prime Steakhouse Pearland
Steakhouse
85
Pho Ben
Vietnamese
84
Texas Huddle Grille
American
83
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Pearland
American / Brewpub
80
La Porte 6 spots
San Jacinto Monument
Tourist Attraction
87
Monument Inn
Seafood
86
Main 101 Grill & Bar
New American
84
Southern Komfort Kitchen
Southern / Soul Food
83
New Orleans Seafood Kitchen
Cajun / Seafood
82
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
Mexican
79
Tomball 6 spots
Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue
BBQ / Chocolate · Michelin Bib Gourmand, Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ
88
Che Gaucho
Argentine Steakhouse
87
Graze Tomball
American / Comfort
86
Goodson's Cafe
Texan / Comfort
85
Bonfire Grill
Pizza / American
85
Tony's Italian Delicatessen
Italian Deli / Sandwiches
84
Northwest Houston 5 spots
Ba Mien Bistro
Vietnamese
85
Karbach Brewing Co.
Brewery / Beer Garden
84
Bluewater Seafood
Seafood
84
Cutten Kitchen
Southern / American
83
SpindleTap Brewery
Brewery · Texas IPA-forward brewery
83
Washington 5 spots
Laredo Taqueria
Mexican
85
Burger Bodega
Burgers
84
The Classic
American
84
Miyabi
Japanese / Ramen & Sushi
83
Max's Wine Dive
American / Wine Bar
83
Friendswood 1 spots
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Tex-Mex
84
IAH Airport 1 spots
Taste of Gold
American / Cafe · Simone Biles first restaurant, opened March 2026
82
Kemah 1 spots
Ishtia by eculent
Indigenous American / Tasting Menu
86
Energy Corridor 1 spots
Kirkwood
New American
85
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