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🍖 West University, Houston
12 restaurants · 2026
🍽️ 12 Restaurants
✨ BBQ, Seafood, Family
A leafy residential neighborhood inside the loop. Goode Company's flagship locations and the original Texas BBQ-and-seafood empire are here.
Known for: Rice Village proximity, residential streets, Goode Company corridor
Don't miss: Goode Company BBQ, Goode Company Seafood
💡 Goode Company has been a Houston institution since 1977 — get the campechana at the seafood location.
Top 10 in West University
1
Cafe Rabelais
French Bistro
Intimate Rice Village French bistro known for provincial classics, a thoughtful wine list, and a warm-but-quiet atmosphere. House-made quiches, slow-braised meats, and daily market...
89
2
Brenner's Steakhouse on the Bayou
Steakhouse
Landry's classic German-influenced steakhouse with a beautiful bayou patio, a Houston institution since 1936.
89
3
Coppa Osteria
Italian
Heights Italian where handmade pasta and pizza dough take top billing. The Big Vibe Group's flagship rustic Italian concept has been a neighborhood anchor for years, with many of i...
87
4
Goode Company Seafood
Gulf Coast Cajun / Seafood · Houston institution since 1986
Jim Goode's Gulf Coast seafood institution since 1986. Mesquite-grilled oysters, catfish po-boys, and the legendary campechano — a Mexican seafood cocktail that's become a Houston ...
87
5
Le Petit Chef
French
Charming French cafe and bistro in the Heights serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch with Parisian flair. Croissants, quiches, croque monsieurs, and French onion soup in a bright, a...
86
6
Lee's
Cocktail Bar · JBF Semifinalist Best New Bar 2026
Heights cocktail bar that snagged a James Beard 2026 semifinalist nod for best new bar in its first year. Nestled next to sister restaurant Milton's, Lee's serves ambitious cocktai...
86
7
Ciao Bello
Italian
Vallone Group Italian restaurant known for its house-made pastas and classic Italian cocktails.
86
8
Bellaire Broiler Burger
Burgers
Old-school Bellaire burger joint in operation since 1957, slinging charbroiled burgers and onion rings.
85
9
Ragin' Cajun
Cajun
Houston's original Cajun icehouse, serving boiled crawfish in season and Louisiana classics since 1974.
84
10
Carrabba's Italian Grill (Kirby)
Italian
The original Carrabba's Kirby location founded by Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola — the restaurant that started the chain.
84
All 12 Restaurants in West University
Ruggles Green
Healthy / American
84
Leaf & Grain
Healthy / Bowls
83
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