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Best Restaurants in Houston

500 curated restaurants · Scored & reviewed · 2026 Guide

🍽️ 500 Restaurants 📍 52 Neighborhoods ⭐ Avg Score 86
🍽️ Open Interactive Guide
Casual (252) Local Favorites (197) Date Night (180) Cocktails (117) Brunch (93) Patio (82) Family (76) Critics Pick (54) Fine Dining (53) Late Night (53) Family Friendly (43) Seafood (40) Mexican (39) Breakfast (32) Steakhouse (31) Italian (30) Awards (25) Healthy (23) American (23) BBQ (22)

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
Underbelly Hospitality / Wild Oats
Southern / Global · Montrose
91

BBQ

CorkScrew BBQ
Texas BBQ · Spring
96
Truth BBQ
Texas BBQ · Heights
95
Killen's BBQ
Texas BBQ · Pearland
95
Killen's Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Pearland
94
Blood Bros. BBQ
Texas BBQ / Asian Fusion · Bellaire
94
Underbelly Hospitality / Georgia James
Texas BBQ / Whole Animal · EaDo
94
Pinkerton's Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Heights
93
Killen's STQ
Steakhouse / BBQ · Pearland
93

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 500 Restaurants by Neighborhood

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

Montrose 72 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
Turner's
American Fine Dining
93
Sushi Horiuchi
Japanese Omakase
92
Anvil Bar & Refuge
Cocktail Bar · James Beard Outstanding Bar Program Finalist
91
Underbelly Hospitality / Wild Oats
Southern / Global
91
One Fifth
Rotating Concept
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
BCN Taste and Tradition
Spanish / Catalan · 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
Trill Burgers
Smash Burgers
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
Maximo
Progressive Mexican
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
Present Company
Wine Bar / American
86
Wild Oats
Southern / Comfort Food
86
Handies Douzo
Japanese Hand Rolls
86
Comalito
Mexican / Taqueria
86
Refuge
Cocktail Bar
86
Alora
Peruvian-Vietnamese Fusion · Resy Hit List 2025
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
Le Petit Cochon
Cajun / French
85
Augustine Lounge
Cocktail Bar · Michelin Key (Hotel Saint Augustine)
85
Paulie's
Italian
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
Oporto Fooding House & Wine
Portuguese Tapas
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
West Alabama Ice House
Bar / Food Trucks
82
JINYA Ramen Bar
Japanese Ramen
82
Two Headed Dog
Bar
81
Heights 44 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
Coltivare
Italian
92
Loro
Asian Smokehouse
92
Gatlin's BBQ
Texas BBQ
90
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
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
La Lucha
Gulf Coast / Southern · Houstonia Top 10 New 2025
88
Fat Cat Creamery
Ice Cream
87
Eight Row Flint
Tex-Mex / Bar
87
Lei Low Bar
Tiki Bar
87
Pastore
Italian / Neapolitan
87
Coppa Osteria
Italian
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
Ritual
Japanese / Omakase
87
Boomtown Coffee
Coffee
86
Le Petit Chef
French
86
Clarkwood
Wine & Cocktail Bar · CultureMap Best New Bar 2025
86
Lee's
Cocktail Bar · JBF Semifinalist Best New Bar 2026
86
Harold's Restaurant
Southern / Soul Food
86
Soma Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
86
Tacos A Go Go
Mexican / Tacos
85
Underbelly Burger
Burgers
85
Dandelion Café
Breakfast / Brunch
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
Heights Bier Garten
German / Beer Garden
84
Stanton City Bites
American / Sandwich Shop
84
Postino WineCafe Heights
Wine Bar / American
83
Downtown 26 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
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
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
East Side King
Japanese Street Food
85
Thai Kun
Thai Street Food · Bon Appetit Top 10
85
Soy Pinoy
Filipino
84
Downtown Aquarium
Tourist Attraction
84
Off The Record
Cocktail Bar
84
Fogo de Chao Downtown
Brazilian Steakhouse
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 24 spots
The Breakfast Klub
Southern Breakfast
90
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
Nam Giao
Vietnamese
87
Weights + Measures
New American / Bakery
87
Wooster's Garden
Rooftop Bar / American
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
Winnie's
Cocktail Bar / Sandwiches
83
Dakao Restaurant & Bar
Vietnamese
83
Reggae Hut
Jamaican / Caribbean
83
Popfancy Dessert Bar
Dessert Bar
83
Mo' Brunch + Brews
American Brunch
82
Thien An Sandwiches
Vietnamese
82
Moon Rabbit
Vietnamese
82
Kim Tai Vietnamese
Vietnamese
81
Spring Branch 22 spots
Tatemó
Mexican Tasting Menu · Michelin 1 Star, James Beard Finalist
98
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
Jang Guem Tofu & BBQ House
Korean
86
The Tasting Room Korean Steakhouse
Korean BBQ
86
Gorditas Aguascalientes
Mexican
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
Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
Cafe
84
Shabu House
Japanese / Hot Pot
84
BBQ Garden
Korean BBQ
84
Bodard Bistro
Vietnamese-French
84
Vieng Thai
Thai
84
Hongdae 33
Korean BBQ · Eater Houston Best Korean BBQ
83
Tree Garden
Korean BBQ
82
Upper Kirby 22 spots
Underbelly Hospitality / Georgia James Tavern
Steakhouse
92
Kata Robata
Japanese / Sushi
91
Nobie's
New American
90
Kiran's
Modern Indian · James Beard semifinalist
89
Lucille's 1913
Southern / New American
89
Le Colonial Houston
French Vietnamese
89
Pondicheri
Indian / Cafe
88
Eunice
Cajun/Creole
88
Kira
Japanese Hand Rolls / Vinyl Bar
87
Flora Mexican Kitchen
Modern Mexican
86
Local Foods
American / Farm-to-Table
85
Yiayia's Greek Kitchen
Greek · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
85
Plume
Cocktail Bar
85
Becks Prime (Kirby)
Burgers
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
Tamashi Ramen & Sushi
Japanese / Ramen & Sushi
82
House of Pies
American / Diner
82
Galleria 21 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
Mastro's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
91
Cafe Annie / The Annie Cafe & Bar
Southwestern / New American
90
Little's Oyster Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar · Houston Chronicle #6
89
Hidden Omakase
Japanese Omakase · Michelin Recommended (2024, 2025)
89
Nobu Houston
Japanese / Sushi
89
Ninfa's Uptown
Tex-Mex / Mexican
88
Kenny & Ziggy's
New York Deli
87
Urbe
Mexican Street Food
86
The Improv Houston
Comedy Club
85
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
Tourist Attraction
85
Pappas Burger
Burgers
84
Amalfi Ristorante Italiano
Italian
84
Peli Peli
South African
83
burger-chan
Burgers
83
Amore Italian Restaurant
Italian
83
FRNDS
American / Lounge
82
Christie's Seafood & Steaks
Seafood
82
Kamp Houston
Cajun / BBQ
82
River Oaks 21 spots
State of Grace
Southern / New American
91
Ouzo Bay
Mediterranean / Greek Seafood
91
Steak 48
Steakhouse
90
Soto
Japanese Omakase
89
Leo's River Oaks
New American · CultureMap Tastemaker Best New Restaurant 2025
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
Annabelle Brasserie
French
87
Emilia's Havana
Cuban
86
Le Ciel de Paris
French
86
Loch Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar
86
La Griglia
Italian
86
Gratify
American / Brunch
85
Flower Child
Healthy / American
82
True Food Kitchen
Healthy / American
82
EaDo 17 spots
Nancy's Hustle
New American · Michelin Recommended, Esquire Best New Restaurant
95
Underbelly Hospitality / Georgia James
Texas BBQ / Whole Animal · James Beard Award
94
Lucille's EaDo (Bludorn / Navy Blue sibling)
Southern
88
Cherry Block Craft Butcher & Kitchen
Steakhouse / Butcher
88
J-Bar-M Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Indianola
Modern Texan
87
Tiny Champions
Italian / Pizza
87
The Burger Joint
Burgers
87
8th Wonder Brewery
Brewery
86
Underbelly Hospitality / Eastbound BBQ
Texas BBQ
86
Ramen Tatsu-Ya EaDo
Japanese Ramen
86
Koffeteria
Bakery / Cafe
86
Voodoo Queen Daiquiri Dive
Cajun / Bar
85
Chapman & Kirby
Gastropub
85
The Rustic Houston
Texan / New American
85
Huynh Restaurant
Vietnamese
84
Leeland House
American / Cafe
84
The Heights 16 spots
5Kinokawa
Japanese Omakase
88
Hypsi
Italian
86
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
Fluff Bake Bar
Bakery / Desserts
85
Helen Greek Food and Wine Heights
Greek
85
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
Asia Market Thai Lao Food
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
Chinatown / Bellaire 15 spots
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
Vietopia
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
Bonchon
Korean Fried Chicken
84
Spicy Girl
Sichuan Chinese / Hot Pot
84
Kim Son Bellaire
Vietnamese / Chinese
82
West University 15 spots
Mr. Peeples Shellfish & Steakhouse
Steakhouse / Seafood
89
Cafe Rabelais
French Bistro
89
Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
Steakhouse
89
Goode Company BBQ
Texas BBQ
87
Goode Company Seafood
Gulf Coast Cajun / Seafood · Houston institution since 1986
87
Tiny Boxwoods West U
Cafe / American
87
Ciao Bello
Italian
86
Corner Table
New American
86
Bellaire Broiler Burger
Burgers
85
Ragin' Cajun
Cajun
84
Carrabba's Italian Grill (Kirby)
Italian
84
Ruggles Green
Healthy / American
84
The Honey B Ham Co.
Cafe / Sandwiches
83
Leaf & Grain
Healthy / Bowls · Houston's Best Healthy Restaurant (3 years running)
83
Cafe Express
American / Healthy
82
Rice Village 15 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
Prego
Italian
88
The Toasted Coconut
Tiki Bar / Cocktails
87
Milton's
Italian-American / Trattoria
87
Local Foods Rice Village
Healthy / Cafe
87
Prohibition Supperclub & Bar
New American
86
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Burgers
85
Island Grill
Mediterranean
85
Hudson House
American / Coastal
84
Torchy's Tacos Rice Village
Tacos
84
Craft Pita
Mediterranean
83
Museum District 14 spots
Le Jardinier
French · Michelin 1 Star
96
Houston Museum District
Tourist Attraction
93
Houston Museum of Fine Arts
Art Museum
90
MF Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
90
The Breakfast Klub Museum District
Southern / Breakfast · James Beard America's Classics
90
Lucille's
Southern / Soul Food · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Houston Zoo
Tourist Attraction
88
Hermann Park
Tourist Attraction
88
Local Foods Museum District
Healthy / Cafe
87
Children's Museum Houston
Museum
86
The Honeymoon Cafe
Cafe / Cocktails
86
Brasil Cafe
Cafe
84
Peli Peli Kitchen
South African
84
Bar 5015
Cocktail Bar / American
83
Spring 14 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
Tris Restaurant
New American · Houston Chronicle Top 100
90
Perry's Steakhouse The Woodlands
Steakhouse
89
Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
87
Amerigo's Grille
Italian / Steakhouse
87
Tony Mandola's (Spring / Woodlands area)
Italian / Seafood
86
Peli Peli South African Kitchen
South African
86
Crisp Wine-Beer-Eatery
New American
85
Goodson's Cafe
Texan / Comfort
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
Pearland 14 spots
Killen's BBQ
Texas BBQ
95
Killen's Barbecue
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand, Texas Monthly Top 50
94
Killen's STQ
Steakhouse / BBQ
93
Killen's Burgers
Burgers
91
Killen's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
90
Cullen's Upscale American Grille
American
86
Noe Restaurant & Bar (Pearland area)
New American
86
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Pearland
Cajun / Seafood
86
Grazia Italian Kitchen
Italian
85
Kirby's Prime Steakhouse Pearland
Steakhouse
85
Pho Ben
Vietnamese
84
Texas Huddle Grille
American
83
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet Pearland
Mediterranean
83
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Pearland
American / Brewpub
80
Memorial 14 spots
Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen
Jewish Deli · James Beard America's Classics Semifinalist
91
Brasserie 19
French Brasserie
90
Credence
Texan / Live-Fire · Michelin Recommended, Michelin Service Award 2025
89
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
Seafood / 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
Perbacco
Italian
88
Underbelly Hospitality / Bar Bludorn
Wine Bar / Small Plates · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Taste of Texas
Steakhouse · Houston institution
87
The Pit Room (Memorial)
Texas BBQ / Tacos
87
B.B. Italia
Italian
85
Becks Prime (Memorial Park)
Burgers
85
Dish Society (Memorial)
American / Farm-to-Table
84
The Woodlands 14 spots
Hubbell & Hudson Bistro
New American
88
Jasper's Woodlands
New American / BBQ
88
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse Woodlands
Steakhouse
87
Fogo de Chão The Woodlands
Brazilian Steakhouse
87
The Kitchen at The Dunlavy
Cafe
87
Robard's Steakhouse
Steakhouse
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
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
Washington Corridor 13 spots
Truth BBQ Heights
Texas BBQ · Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ
92
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
Liberty Kitchen Treehouse (Sawyer Yards)
New American
85
Rodeo Goat
Burgers / Craft Beer
84
El Big Bad
Mexican
84
The Toasted Yolk Cafe (Washington)
Breakfast / Brunch
82
Sawyer Park Icehouse
Bar / American
82
Katy 13 spots
B&B Butchers Katy
Steakhouse
91
Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
Japanese / Sushi
90
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Katy
Steakhouse
89
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
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen Katy
Tex-Mex
84
Dish Society (Katy)
American / Farm-to-Table
83
Snappy's Cafe & Grill
American
83
Toasted Yolk Cafe Katy
Breakfast / Brunch
83
Pho Saigon Katy
Vietnamese
83
Chinatown/Bellaire 10 spots
Hai Cang Harbor Seafood
Vietnamese-Chinese Seafood
85
Toyori
Japanese-Taiwanese Ramen
85
La Cruderia
Mexican Seafood
84
Golden Dim Sum
Chinese / Dim Sum
84
Silk Road
Chinese / Dim Sum
84
Arco Seafood
Chinese / Dim Sum
83
Pho Sapa Noodle House
Vietnamese
82
Xeo Yum
Vietnamese
82
Cali Sandwiches & Pho
Vietnamese
82
Alpha Bakery & Cafe
Vietnamese Bakery
82
East End 8 spots
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
El Hidalguense
Mexican / Barbacoa
84
Tacos Dona Lena
Mexican Street Food · Infatuation Best Mexican Restaurants Houston
83
Tacos La Sultana
Mexican Street Food
82
Multiple Locations 5 spots
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Cajun Seafood
86
Pappasito's Cantina
Tex-Mex
86
Mendocino Farms
Sandwiches / Salads
83
Whataburger
Fast Food / Burgers
82
Taquerias Arandas
Mexican
80
Southwest Houston 5 spots
Aga's Restaurant
Indian / Pakistani · Houston Chronicle #1 Restaurant 2025
89
Cafe Abyssinia
Ethiopian
85
Blue Nile
Ethiopian
83
Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian
82
Cool Runnings Jamaican Grill
Jamaican
82
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
Mahatma Gandhi District 4 spots
Shri Balaji Bhavan
Indian Vegetarian
83
Raja Sweets
Indian / Pakistani
82
Shiv Sagar
Indian Vegetarian
82
Chai Shai
Pakistani / Street Food
82
Northside Village 4 spots
Gerardo's Drive In
Mexican
83
El Taconazo
Mexican Street Food
83
Sao Lao Thai Cafe
Thai-Lao
83
Taqueria Monchy's
Mexican
82
Uptown/Galleria 3 spots
Uchiko Houston
Japanese
90
Bar Moon
Cocktail Bar · CultureMap Best New Bar 2025
87
JOEY Restaurant
International
83
Hillcroft 2 spots
Himalaya
Pakistani / Indian · James Beard Semifinalist
91
London Sizzler
Indian / British
83
Navigation District 2 spots
Ninfa's on Navigation
Tex-Mex
90
Tacos Tierra Caliente
Mexican / Street Tacos
89
Third Ward 2 spots
Kaisen Sushi
Japanese / Sushi · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
83
Rado Coffee
Cafe / Coffee
82
Autry Park 2 spots
Annam
Vietnamese / French
89
Mayahuel
Modern Mexican / Agave Bar
87
Greater Heights 2 spots
Gatlin's Fins & Feathers
Southern / Seafood
88
El Bolillo Bakery
Mexican Bakery
84
Alief 2 spots
Quan Ba Ky
Vietnamese Seafood
84
Backyard Boil House
Cajun Seafood
82
Second Ward 1 spots
Street to Kitchen
Thai · James Beard Winner (Best Chef: Texas 2023), Michelin Bib Gourmand
94
Bellaire 1 spots
Blood Bros. BBQ
Texas BBQ / Asian Fusion · Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Finalist, NYT 50 Best
94
Clear Lake 1 spots
Space Center Houston
Tourist Attraction
95
La Porte 1 spots
San Jacinto Monument
Tourist Attraction
87
Buffalo Bayou Park 1 spots
The Dunlavy
American / Cafe
86
Greenway Plaza 1 spots
Feges BBQ
Texas BBQ
89
Acres Homes 1 spots
Burns Original BBQ
Texas BBQ
88
Garden Oaks 1 spots
NoPo Cafe, Market & Bar
Cafe / Market
83
Katy Asian Town 1 spots
Phat Eatery
Malaysian · Houston Chronicle Top 100, JBF Semifinalist
88
Tomball 1 spots
Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue
BBQ / Chocolate · Michelin Bib Gourmand, Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ
88
West Houston 1 spots
Brisket & Rice
Texas BBQ / Vietnamese · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Northwest Houston 1 spots
Karbach Brewing Co.
Brewery / Beer Garden
84
Post Oak 1 spots
Amrina
Modern Indian
89
Multiple Suburban Locations 1 spots
Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Tex-Mex
84
River Oaks District 1 spots
MAD Houston
Mediterranean / Modern
86
Lindale Park 1 spots
Monkey's Tail
Mexican / Cocktail Bar
84
Shady Acres 1 spots
Shady Acres Saloon
Bar
81
Sharpstown 1 spots
Champ Burger
Burgers
82
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