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Best Restaurants in Houston

957 restaurants · 65 neighborhoods · 2026

🍽️ 957 Restaurants 📍 65 Neighborhoods ⭐ Avg Score 85
🍽️ Open Interactive Guide
Casual (550) Date Night (285) Local Favorites (236) Late Night (170) Cocktails (153) Patio (136) Happy Hour (131) Brunch (115) Family Friendly (97) Family (77) Fine Dining (73) Breakfast (60) Mexican (54) Critics Pick (46) Live Music (43) Seafood (39) Italian (33) Steakhouse (32) American (27) BBQ (26)

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

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
Hugo's
Regional Mexican · Montrose
95
Nancy's Hustle
New American · EaDo
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 957 Restaurants by Neighborhood

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

Montrose 101 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; James Beard Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program 2025 (finalist)
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; James Beard Best Chef (Ope Amosu) 2025 (semifinalist)
91
Bludorn
New American / French · Michelin Recommended, Houston Chronicle Top 100; James Beard Outstanding Hospitality 2024 (semifinalist)
91
Neo
Japanese Omakase · Michelin Recommended 2025
91
The Menil Collection
Art Museum
91
Buffalo Bayou Park
Tourist Attraction
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 · James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Itai Ben Eli) 2025 (semifinalist)
90
Oheya by Uchi
Japanese Omakase
90
Koi
Sushi
90
Trattoria Sofia
Italian
89
The Marigold Club
French / British · Michelin Recommended 2025
89
Rothko Chapel
Tourist Attraction
89
Dolce Vita Pizzeria Enoteca
Italian / Pizza
89
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
Southern Yankee Crafthouse
Gastropub
88
Cooking Girl
Sichuan
88
Fuji
Sushi
88
The Sunrise House
Brunch
88
Della Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
Little Dreamer Coffee
Coffee
88
Pepper Twins
Sichuan Chinese
87
Candente
Tex-Mex · Michelin Recommended
87
Traveler's Table
Global / International
87
Pizaro's Pizza
Napoletana / NY / Detroit Pizza
87
Clark's Oyster Bar
Seafood / Oyster Bar
87
Cuchara
Mexican / Interior Mexican
87
The Burger Joint
Burgers
87
Handies Douzo
Japanese Hand Rolls
86
Alora
Peruvian-Vietnamese Fusion · Resy Hit List 2025
86
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
Breakfast / Brunch
86
93' Til
New American
86
Leighton's
Soul Food & Ramen
86
Campesino Coffee
Coffee
86
La Guadalupana Cafe and Bakery
Mexican
86
Sof Hospitality Group
Steak house
86
Blacksmith
Coffee Shop
86
Echoes
Greek
86
FIX Coffeebar
Cafe
86
Pavon Coffee Den
Cafe
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
Doc's Houston
Supper Club / Jazz Club
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
Empire Café
Cafe
84
The Phoenix on Westheimer
Brewpub
84
Mercantile
Cafe
84
BlendIn Coffee Club
Cafe
84
Roswell's Saloon
Bar
84
Fein Coffee
Cafe
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
Boheme
Cocktail Bar / Tapas
83
Quiote
Mezcalería
83
West Alabama Ice House
Bar / Food Trucks
82
JINYA Ramen Bar
Japanese Ramen
82
The Kennedy
Piano Bar
82
Da Marco
Italian
82
Októ
Mediterranean
82
Agora
Cafe
82
Siphon Coffee
Coffee Shop
82
Two Headed Dog
Bar
81
Bar Madonna
Cocktail Bar
80
Black Hole Coffee House
Coffee Shop
80
Boondocks
Bar
80
Wah Coffee
Cafe
80
Numbers Nightclub
Alternative Music Venue / Dance Club
79
Under the Volcano
Cocktail Bar
79
The Flat
Cocktail Lounge / Bar
78
Nonno's Family Pizza Tavern
Pizza
78
Rudyard's
Pub
77
Endless Bummer
Tiki Bar
77
Montrose Grocer
Wine Bar
76
Catbirds
Dive Bar
74
Lola's Depot
Dive Bar
72
Heights 85 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
Prime 131
Steakhouse
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); James Beard Best Chef (Evelyn Garcia) 2025 (semifinalist)
90
Pho Binh
Vietnamese
89
Better Luck Tomorrow
Cocktail Bar / Asian
89
White Oak Music Hall
Live Music Venue
89
Squable
American / Southern · James Beard Best Chef (Mark Clayton) 2024 (semifinalist)
89
Burns Original BBQ
Texas BBQ
88
Oru
Modern Japanese / Sushi
88
Da Gama
Portuguese-Indian Fusion · Houstonia Top 10 New 2025 · Michelin Bib Gourmand
88
CasaEma
Mexican Bakery / Cafe · JBF Semifinalist Outstanding Pastry Chef · Michelin Bib Gourmand; James Beard Best New Restaurant 2025 (finalist)
88
Baso
Basque / Japanese · Michelin Recommended 2025
88
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina
Tex-Mex
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
Les Ba'get
Vietnamese / Banh Mi
87
Alturas Mexican Cafe
Mexican
87
Ch'teau Bellecru
French / Wine Bar
87
The Heights Theater
Theater / Landmark
87
La Lucha
Seafood
87
Boomtown Coffee
Coffee
86
Clarkwood
Wine & Cocktail Bar · CultureMap Best New Bar 2025
86
Soma Sushi
Japanese / Sushi
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
Donna's
Cocktail Bar
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
Bar Daphne
Cocktail Bar
79
Berwick's Birds of Paradise
Cocktail Bar
78
Starduster Lounge
Cocktail Bar
78
CAVA
Mediterranean / Fast Casual
76
Dan Electro's Guitar Bar
Live Music Venue
76
Bad Astronaut Brewing
Brewery
72
Midtown 54 spots
Kefita Coffee
Cafe
91
Brennan's of Houston
Cajun-Creole / Southern · Houston institution since 1967
90
Lost & Found
American
90
Malai
Thai
90
Jethro's
Cocktail Bar
90
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
Dripped Birria
Mexican
88
Roostar Vietnamese Grill
Vietnamese Sandwiches
87
La Grange
Cocktail Bar / Whiskey
87
Weights + Measures
New American / Bakery
87
The Dunlavy
American / Cafe
86
Cyclone Anaya's
Tex-Mex
86
Josephine'€™s
Seafood restaurant
86
Taste of H-Town Bar & Grill
American
86
Retrospect Coffee Bar
Cafe
86
Un Caffè
Cafe
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
Mai's Restaurant
Vietnamese
84
Doves
Southern
84
The Lymbar
Latin American
84
Alley Kat
Bar
84
Cecil's Pub
Bar
84
Reset
Cocktail Bar
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
Continental Club Houston
Live Music Venue
82
Good Times
American
82
Leon's Lounge
Bar
82
Minuti Coffee
Cafe
82
Kim Tai Vietnamese
Vietnamese
81
Warehouse Live Midtown
Live Music Venue
80
District 7
American
80
Baldwin Park
Park
79
Pappas Bar-B-Q
BBQ
78
Vida Gardens
Bar
78
Barbarella
Video Dance Club
77
Rich's Houston
Nightclub
76
Cafe Layal Midtown
Hookah Lounge / Mediterranean
75
77 Degrees Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
73
Social Beer Garden HTX
Beer Garden
71
The Dogwood
Sports Bar
70
Downtown 39 spots
Theodore Rex
New American · Michelin Bib Gourmand, James Beard Winner (Justin Yu)
94
Xochi
Oaxacan Mexican · James Beard Semifinalist
94
Texas Tower
New England seafood
93
Bandista
Cocktail Bar · North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 (highest-ranked bar in Texas) · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#47)
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
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
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
Hearsay Gastro Lounge on the Green
Gastropub
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
HiFi at The Finn
Listening Bar / Cocktail
83
Frank's Pizza
Pizza
82
Victor's Deli
American / Deli · Houston Press Best Breakfast Downtown 2025
82
La Carafe
Wine Bar
82
Press Waffle Co.
Waffles / Cafe
81
Bayou & Bottle
Whiskey Bar
80
House of Blues Houston
Live Music Venue / Restaurant
78
Z on 23 Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
78
Behind Closed Doors
Cocktail Bar
76
Notsuoh
Dive Bar
74
Warren's Inn
Dive Bar
71
Conejo Malo
Nightclub
69
Downtown Houston 37 spots
Kopi Cowboy Coffee
Cafe
91
Artistry
Sandwiches
91
La Fishería
Mexican Seafood
90
Space City Birria
Mexican
90
Slow Drip TX
Cafe
90
Angel Share HTX
Cocktail Bar
90
Blackwater Coffee Roasters
Coffee
90
Houston Weenie Wagon
Hot Dogs
90
LIV Houston
Bar
90
Her Name Was Irene Coffee and Internet Cafe
Cafe
90
Station 8 Coffee
Cafe
90
Tom's Watch Bar
Sports Bar
88
Day 6 Coffee Co.
Cafe
88
Foreign Grill
Uzbek
88
Fifth Vessel Coffee Co.
Cafe
88
Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee
Coffee
88
Hull & Oak
Southern
86
Sunny's
Bar
86
Federal American Grill
American
86
Private Client
Cocktail Bar
86
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
Beer Bar
84
Dean's Downtown
Cocktail Bar
84
Eighteen Twenty Lounge
Cocktail Bar
84
Cultivated F+B
New American
84
Prelude Coffee & Tea
Coffee
84
Return to Sender
Bar
84
Main Kitchen & 806 Lounge
American
84
Hearsay Market Square
American
82
The Dirt Bar
Bar
82
Cobo's
BBQ / Tex-Mex
82
Little Dipper Bar
Cocktail Bar
82
Texas Tailgate
Sports Bar
82
Gotti's Restaurant
Cajun
80
Grotto Downtown
Italian
80
The Nash
New American
80
Spindletop
American
78
SOHO Garden HTX
Cocktail Bar
78
Galleria 36 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
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
Brazilian Steakhouse / Churrascaria · Texas churrascaria chain — Westheimer flagship
85
Amalfi Ristorante Italiano
Italian
84
The Henry
All-Day American
84
Mendocino Farms
Sandwiches / Salads
83
burger-chan
Burgers
83
Leaf & Grain
Healthy / Bowls · Houston's Best Healthy Restaurant (3 years running)
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
Stogies World Class Cigars
Cigar Bar / Lounge
77
Stella's Wine Bar
Wine Bar
76
Spotlight Karaoke
Karaoke
70
Upper Kirby 34 spots
Kata Robata
Japanese / Sushi
91
Nobie's
New American · Michelin Bib Gourmand; James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Martin Stayer) 2025 (semifinalist)
90
Confessions
American
90
Feges BBQ
Texas BBQ
89
Annam
Vietnamese / French · Michelin Bib Gourmand
89
Pondicheri
Indian / Cafe
88
Eunice
Cajun/Creole
88
Levy Park
Park
88
Ruggles Black
New American
88
Bombetta
Italian
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 · James Beard Best Chef (Kiran Verma) 2023 (semifinalist)
86
Five Central
American
86
Local Foods
American / Farm-to-Table
85
Yiayia's Greek Kitchen
Greek · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
85
Grace's on Kirby
Southern
85
Hillstone (Kirby)
American
85
Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee
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
On The Kirb
Sports Bar
82
Mia Bella Trattoria (Greenway)
Italian
79
McGonigel's Mucky Duck
Live Music Venue
79
Goode's Armadillo Palace
Live Music Venue
78
Sante Lounge
Cocktail Lounge
74
The Cellar Bar
Dive Bar
68
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 · Michelin Bib Gourmand; James Beard Best Chef (Ai Le) 2023 (semifinalist)
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
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
Tan Tan Restaurant
Chinese / Vietnamese
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
Greater Heights 30 spots
Ginger Mule
Vegan
90
Herand's Kitchen
Persian
90
Rivas Coffee, Cocktails & Kitchen
Central American
90
The Rabbit Hole
Bar
90
Kanpai Club
Cocktail Bar
88
Benny Thunders
Taproom
88
The Deuce
Dive Bar
88
Street Food Thai Market
Thai
86
Ema HTX
Mexican restaurant
86
Roast & Brew Cafe
Cafe
86
Tenfold Coffee Company
Cafe
86
Mastrantos
New American
86
RE:HAB Bar on the Bayou
Bar
86
Permission Whiskey
Whiskey Bar
86
The Post Beer & Wine Garden
Wine Bar
86
Café Forth
Cafe
86
Caffvino
Coffee & Wine Bar
86
Worcester's Annex
Cocktail Bar
86
Bobcat Teddy's Icehouse
Bar
84
Simply Coffie
Cafe
84
La La Land
Cafe
82
Antidote Coffee
Cafe
82
Shandy's Heights
American
82
The Shiloh Club
Bar
82
Tikila's
Tiki Bar
80
Almost Famous
Bar
80
Preslee's
Southern
78
Moonshine Deck
Bar & Grill
78
Best Regards
Cocktail Bar
78
I Know The Owner
Cocktail Bar
78
Spring Branch 28 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
One Shot Pocha
Korean
88
Pampa Grill & Market
Argentinian
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
Las Tortas Perronas
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
BBQ Garden
Korean BBQ
84
Bodard Bistro
Vietnamese-French
84
El Hidalguense
Mexican / Barbacoa
84
Vieng Thai
Thai
84
Hando
Japanese
84
Tree Garden
Korean BBQ
82
Mambo Seafood
Seafood
82
Tia Maria's
Tex-Mex
82
Lupe Tortilla
Tex-Mex · Texas Tex-Mex family chain — Houston-born
81
The Library
Wine Bar · CultureMap Best New Bar 2025
77
Tacos Del Julio
Mexican
76
EaDo 28 spots
Nancy's Hustle
New American · Michelin Recommended, Esquire Best New Restaurant; James Beard Outstanding Restaurant 2024 (semifinalist)
95
Lucille's EaDo (Bludorn / Navy Blue sibling)
Southern
88
Cherry Block Craft Butcher & Kitchen
Steakhouse / Butcher
88
Shell Energy Stadium
Stadium / Landmark
88
EaDough Pastries & Provisions
Bakery
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 · James Beard Outstanding Bakery 2025 (semifinalist)
86
Brothers Taco House
Tacos
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
Pitch 25
Bar
84
Brass Tacks
Bakery
84
Champ Burger
Burgers
82
Cidercade Houston
Arcade Bar
81
J-Bar-M BBQ
BBQ
80
Neil's Bahr
Arcade Bar / Dive
78
The Secret Group
Comedy Club
77
Truck Yard
Beer Garden
75
The New Potato
Dive Bar · Houston Press Best Dive Bar 2025
74
Sunset Rooftop Lounge
Rooftop Bar
73
Sekai Night and Day
Nightclub
72
River Oaks 28 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
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
Bar Doko
Whiskey Bar
83
Bar Buena
Mezcaleria
83
True Food Kitchen
Healthy / American
82
River Oaks Shopping Center
Landmark / Shopping District
82
The Red Lion Houston
British Pub
82
Ouisie's Table
American
82
Relish Restaurant & Bar
American
82
Marfreless
Speakeasy
81
Westside 26 spots
Hachi
Japanese
91
Wagyu House Houston
Steakhouse
91
Caché Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar
91
Golden Roastery
Middle Eastern
90
Taj A Sweet Cafe
Middle Eastern Bakery
90
Clutch City Grill
Bar & Grill
90
Moharani Coffee House
Cafe
90
Cacao & Cardamom Chocolatier
Chocolatier
88
Cafe Tales Specialty Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
The Honey Hole
Brunch
86
Postino Uptown Park
Wine Bar
86
AnnKello Kahawa Coffee Bar
Cafe
86
bellagreen
New American
86
Moxies
American
84
French Riviera Bakery Cafe
French Bakery
84
Ducky McShweeney's Pub
Irish Pub
84
Muldoon's the Patio
Bar
84
Ivy
Italian
84
Sylvia's Enchilada Kitchen
Tex-Mex restaurant
82
51fifteen
American
82
Flo Paris
French Bakery
82
H Bar
Cocktail Bar
82
Jake's Sports Bar
Sports Bar
80
The Deck on Fountainview
Sports Bar
78
The Daily Grill
American
78
Post Oak Ice House
Bar
78
Katy 24 spots
B&B Butchers Katy
Steakhouse
91
Tobiuo Sushi & Bar
Japanese / Sushi
90
Fusion Grill
American
90
Adriatic Cafe Italian Grill
Italian
90
MidPoint Bar + Eatery
Bar & Grill
90
Phat Eatery
Malaysian · Houston Chronicle Top 100, JBF Semifinalist
88
Fogo de Chão
Brazilian Steakhouse
88
Pearl & Vine
New American
88
Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant
Greek & Lebanese
88
Hong Kong Food Street
Cantonese · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Southern Dough Baking Company
Southern American
86
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
Texas Tradition
American
84
Astor's Table
Steakhouse
84
Snappy's Cafe & Grill
American
83
Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar
New American
82
Antonia's Cucina Italiana
Italian
82
Katy Mills
Landmark / Shopping District
80
The Wildcatter Saloon
Live Music Venue
70
Katy Crossing Icehouse
Icehouse
68
Sharpstown 24 spots
Liuyishou Hot Pot
Hot Pot
91
7 Seas Oyster Bar
Seafood
90
Old Alley Hot Pot
Hot Pot
88
The Artisan 360
Dessert
88
Daiq's
Cocktail Bar
86
Tom N Toms Coffee
Cafe
86
The Phin Coffee and Matcha
Cafe
86
AtCha
Tea House
86
Triple Pepper
Sichuan
86
Night Market Noodle
Ramen
86
The Morii Coffee
Cafe
86
Mein
Cantonese
84
East Wall
Chinese
84
Rice to Meet You
Chinese
84
Mian
Chinese
84
Le'DRIP
Cafe
84
Trung Nguyên E-Coffee
Vietnamese Coffee
84
House of Bowls
Cantonese
82
Golden Dumpling House
Chinese
82
GiAu Bar n' Bites
Asian Fusion
82
Yellow River
Chinese
82
Happy Zone KTV
Karaoke Bar
80
Ma’s House - Chinese Halal Cuisine
Chinese Halal
80
Toukei Izakaya
Izakaya
78
Rice Village 23 spots
Drake's Hollywood
Italian-American steakhouse
95
Mana Thai Kitchen
Thai
90
Navy Blue
American Seafood
89
Common Bond Cafe & Bakery
Bakery / Cafe
89
Hamsa
Israeli / Mediterranean · James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur (Itai Ben Eli) 2024 (semifinalist)
88
The Toasted Coconut
Tiki Bar / Cocktails
87
Milton's
Italian-American / Trattoria
87
Duck N Bao
Chinese
86
Sushi By Hidden
Sushi
86
Sixty Vines
American
86
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Burgers
85
Island Grill
Mediterranean
85
Hudson House
American / Coastal
84
The Classic
American
84
Rice Village
Landmark / Shopping District
84
Salento Bistrot
Spanish
84
Istanbul Grill & Deli
Turkish
84
Craft Pita
Mediterranean
83
Roma
Italian
82
Hungry's
American
82
Simone on Sunset
Wine Bar
76
Shake Shack
Burgers / Fast Casual
75
Upstairs Bar & Lounge
Lounge
72
Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial Park 23 spots
Provaré
Italian
91
Atlantic Ocean
Seafood
91
La Vita Coffee
Cafe
90
Aiko
Japanese
90
Botanic Beer Garden
Beer Garden
90
Henderson & Kane
Barbecue
88
Cafe Brussels
Belgian
88
Elliot's Table
American Bistro
88
R Bar
Sports Bar
88
Azuza
Bar
88
Unforgettable Kitchen and Cocktails
American
86
Catalina Coffee
Coffee Shop
86
Laurenzo's Prime Rib
Steakhouse
86
Porta'Vino
Italian
86
Underdogs Pub
Pub
86
XO Sky Lounge & Restaurant
Lounge
86
The Coffee House at West End
Cafe
84
Darkhorse Tavern
Bar
84
Luce Coffee Roasters
Cafe
82
Doña Leti's
Mexican & Salvadoran
80
The Yellow Cup
Coffee Shop
80
BHBG Coffee
Cafe
80
Blue Tile Coffee
Cafe
78
Memorial 21 spots
Memorial Park
Park
93
Haywire
Texan / American
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
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Katy
Steakhouse
89
Rainbow Lodge
Southern Game
88
Latuli
American / Gulf Coast · Texas Monthly Best New Restaurants 2026
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
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
Greenway / Upper Kirby Area 18 spots
Tipsy Treats to Go
Cocktail Bar
91
Best Bagel Shop
Bagels
90
Hugh O'Connors
Irish Pub
90
Anonymous Cafe
Cafe
88
Dino's Den
Bar
88
Sweet Paris
Crêperie
86
Waygood
Cafe
86
Kona Reserve Coffee at Greenway Plaza
Coffee Shop
86
Hobbit Cafe
American
84
Capone's Oven & Bar
Italian
84
Velvet Oak Tavern
Sports Bar
84
McElroy's Irish Pub
Irish Pub
84
Lizzard's Pub
Pub
84
Greenway Coffee & Tea
Cafe
84
The Davenport
Lounge
82
Luce Avenue Coffee Roasters
Cafe
82
Karma 6.0
Cocktail Bar
82
Urban Social
Bar
80
Washington Corridor 17 spots
Real Agave
Mexican / cocktail bar
94
B&B Butchers & Restaurant
Steakhouse
91
Julep
Cocktail Bar / Southern · James Beard Award · North America's 50 Best Bars 2026 (#84) · James Beard Outstanding Bar Program (2022)
90
El Tiempo Cantina
Tex-Mex
89
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
The Toasted Yolk Cafe (Washington)
Breakfast / Brunch
82
Sawyer Park Icehouse
Bar / American
82
Equal Parts Brewing
Brewery
82
Sugar Room
Speakeasy
76
Betelgeuse Betelgeuse
Cocktail Bar
74
Tejas Brewery & Taproom
Brewery
73
Porch Swing Pub
Pub
70
The Woodlands 16 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
Market Street The Woodlands
Landmark / Shopping District
85
Tommy Bahama Restaurant Woodlands
Island / American
84
Goose's Acre Bistro & Irish Pub
Irish Pub
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
BLEND Bar with Davidoff Cigars
Whiskey Bar
76
Rose Rooftop
Rooftop Bar
74
Two Tones Dueling Piano Bar
Piano Bar
71
East End 15 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; James Beard Best Chef (Victoria Elizondo) 2024 (semifinalist)
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
East End Hardware
Bar
72
D&W Lounge
Dive Bar
70
Harrisburg Country Club
Bar
68
The Kickback Bar
Dive Bar
67
West University 13 spots
Magdalena's
Italian
90
Kriti Kitchen
Greek
90
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
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
Little Woodrow's
Sports Bar
68
Third Ward 12 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
MAM's House of Ice
Dessert
80
Cupcake Kitchen
Bakery
80
Navy Seafood
Seafood
79
The Bar at 4212
Cocktail Lounge
71
The Spot
Lounge
70
DBar
Lounge
68
Sugar Land 12 spots
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
Japanese BBQ
91
Thai Town
Thai
90
Tokyco Bao
Asian Fusion
90
Escalante's Fine Tex-Mex and Tequila
Tex-Mex
88
Live Oak Grill
American
88
The Nines Thai Cuisine
Thai
88
B.B. Italia Bistro & Bar
Italian
87
Vino & Vinyl Supper Club
American Supper Club
86
Fernando's
Latin American Steakhouse
86
Jupiter Pizza & Waffle Co.
Pizza
84
Japaneiro's Sushi Bistro & Latin
Japanese-Latin Fusion
84
The Rouxpour
Cajun
80
Museum District 11 spots
Le Jardinier
French · Michelin 1 Star · OpenTable Top 100 Brunch 2026; James Beard Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service (Andres Blanco) 2025 (semifinalist)
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 · Michelin Bib Gourmand
87
Children's Museum Houston
Museum
86
Brasil Cafe
Cafe
84
Granger's Restaurant & Bar
American
84
Kaisen Sushi
Japanese / Sushi · CultureMap Tastemaker Nominee 2026
83
Bar 5015
Cocktail Bar / American
83
Terrace 54
Rooftop Bar
74
Garden Oaks 11 spots
Gatlin's BBQ
Texas BBQ · James Beard Best Chef (Greg Gatlin) 2023 (semifinalist)
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
Brash Brewing
Brewery
75
Great Heights Brewing
Brewery
73
Farmboy Brewing
Brewery
71
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
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
7 Brew Coffee
Coffee / Drive-Thru
75
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
Houston Museum District 9 spots
Bo-bobs
Cajun
91
It's Nola Baaaby
Cajun
90
Barnaby's Cafe
American
86
Slip Sliders
Burgers
86
Quad
Bar & Grill
82
The Tipsy Lounge
Cocktail Bar
82
Bodegas Taco Shop
Mexican
80
Monarch Restaurant & Lounge
American
80
MOCA 4212
Cocktail Bar
80
Spring 8 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
Los Cochinitos
Mexican
80
Clear Lake 8 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
Rosewater
Cocktail Bar
75
West Houston 8 spots
Brisket & Rice
Texas BBQ / Vietnamese · Michelin Recommended 2025
87
Lomonte's Italian
Italian
87
Resilience Viet Kitchen
Vietnamese
86
Bistro Le Cep
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
Second Ward 8 spots
By The Wayside
Bar
90
Coffee Corner
Cafe
90
Las Perras Café
Cafe
88
Neighbors
Pizza
86
Slowpokes
Coffee
86
OSO Coffee Co.
Cafe
80
Nickel City
Dive Bar
78
Room 808
Lounge
74
Afton Oaks / River Oaks Area 8 spots
Cotto e Crudo Enoteca
Italian
86
Papa Joe’s Coffee
Coffee
86
Botonica
Cocktail Bar
84
The Remington Bar
Cocktail Bar
82
Bari Ristorante
Italian
80
Ojo de Agua
Mexican
78
The Railyard
Bar
78
The Tuck Room
Bar
78
Pearland 7 spots
Killen's BBQ
Texas BBQ · Michelin Bib Gourmand
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
Killen's Barbecue
Barbecue
80
Northwest Houston 7 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
Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon
Country Dance Hall
74
Stampede Houston
Country Dance Hall
67
University Place 7 spots
Bitty & Beau's Coffee
Cafe
86
Pub at Rice
Pub
86
The Owl Bar
Bar
84
Black Walnut Kitchen & Bar
American
82
Fellini Caffè
Cafe
82
Badolina Bakery
Bakery
80
Tiger Noodle House
Szechuan
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
The Heights 6 spots
Willow's Texas BBQ
Barbecue
91
Le Petit Chef
French
86
Hughie's Vietnamese Tavern & Grille
Vietnamese
86
Field & Tides
Southern
86
Truth Barbeque
Barbecue
84
Maison Pucha Bistro
French
84
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
Washington 4 spots
Laredo Taqueria
Mexican
85
Burger Bodega
Burgers
84
Miyabi
Japanese / Ramen & Sushi
83
Max's Wine Dive
American / Wine Bar
83
South Side 4 spots
The Doshi House
Cafe
88
The Savoy
Bar & Grill
86
Cosmo Eatery
Pizza
82
Blodgett Food Hall
Food Hall
78
Greater Eastwood 4 spots
The Mood Room Garden and Bar
Cocktail Bar
91
Mimo
Italian
88
Bohemeo's
Cafe
86
Segundo Coffee Lab
Cafe
84
Houston 4 spots
Cavo Coffee
Cafe
84
The Marquis II
Bar
84
Grinder's Coffee Bar
Cafe
82
George's Bistro & Bar
American
82
Bellaire/Chinatown 3 spots
Evergreen Park
BBQ
86
San Dong Noodle House
Chinese
84
HK Dim Sum
Dim Sum
76
Bellaire 2 spots
Dandelion Café
Breakfast / Brunch
85
Rossa Room
Cocktail Bar
84
Galleria / Uptown 2 spots
A1 Cigar Bar and Lounge
Cigar Bar / Lounge
79
Uptown Hookah Lounge
Hookah Lounge
74
Braeswood 2 spots
CoffeeTrend
Cafe
90
La Tazza Specialty Coffee
Cafe
90
Woodland Heights 2 spots
Active Passion Coffee
Coffee Shop
88
Cariño Coffee
Cafe
86
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
Independence Heights 1 spots
Broham Fine Soul Food & Groceries
Soul Food
80
Near Northside 1 spots
Mijo's Mezcal Bar
Mezcaleria
82
Spring / The Woodlands 1 spots
Jet's Pizza
Pizza / Detroit-Style
76
Washington Avenue 1 spots
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Fried Chicken
84
Northside 1 spots
Trash Panda Drinking Club
Cocktail Bar
84
Northeast Houston 1 spots
5th Level
Bar & Grill
86
Fourth Ward 1 spots
Native Coffee
Cafe
86
Southbrook 1 spots
The Cuppo Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
91
Magnolia Park 1 spots
Black Magic Social Club
Bar
88
Southampton 1 spots
Ella Coffee
Cafe
90
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