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MADISON’S ON DOWLEN
4020 Dowlen Rd
(409-924-9777)
Open 7 days 11 a.m.–2 a.m.
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(From April 2012) At this friendly bar the standard pub fare is elevated by unusually creative dishes. The lightly crusted tilapia in a citrus-spiked cream sauce is a welcome menu addition (less so the pork shank, with an overly sweet Asian glaze). And, of course, there are plenty of salads, sandwiches, and burgers, the latter on sourdough buns dressed up with toppings that range from beer-battered onion rings to roasted jalapeños. Bar. |
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NEW YORK PIZZA AND PASTA
790 Neches, Beaumont
(409-832-7032)
Open Mon–Thur 11–9, Fri & Sat 11–10. Closed Sun.
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(From January 2011) We enjoy this little downtown place as much for the atmosphere as the food. Once we settle into a cozy booth and order a nice bottle of red, the carb fest begins. The familiar spaghetti with homemade meatballs and piquant marinara always tempts, but so does the angel hair with sweet, garlicky shrimp and fresh spinach napped in a tart white wine sauce. The crusty rolls are best used for sopping up every last drop. Beer & wine. |
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THE GRILL
6680 Calder, Beaumont
(409-866-0039)
Dinner Mon–Thur 5–10, Fri & Sat 5–11. Closed Sun.
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(From May 2011) Rumors of a shake-up in the kitchen gave us reason to revisit this establishment, where we found a lively sophisti-cation to the revised menu. We got off to a good start with duck “tenders†accompanied by a hot-sweet, gingery dipping sauce. Then we went old-school, segueing pleasantly into a wedge salad with smoky bacon bits and a zesty blue cheese vinaigrette. By the time the meaty filet of sea bass dusted in a crunchy Parmesan coating ar-rived we were already planning a return visit. Bar. |
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SPINDLETOP STEAKHOUSE
290 Crockett, Beaumont
(409-833-2433)
Open Mon 11–3, Tue–Thur 11–10, Fri 11–11, Sat 5–11. Closed Sun.
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(From January 2011) This entertainment complex eatery lacks the clubby ambience that goes so well with red meat and red wine. But it makes up for it with juicy house-cut steaks perfectly cooked to order, plus sides like decadent mac and cheese and fresh sautéed spinach. We recommend the sirloin strip straight up or the filet served atop a mound of mashers studded with Gorgonzola. And though the pan-seared salmon is delightful, it’s all about the cow here. Bar. |
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PHO FOUR SEASONS
3690 College St
(409-212-9755)
Open Mon-Fri 10:30-8, Sun 10:30-4. Closed Sat.
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(From February 2012) Nothing takes the chill off a cool day like a steaming bowl of pho, here a savory broth filled with vermicelli and your choice of beef, pork, or seafood. For starters we like to share the spring rolls stuffed with glass noodles and shrimp and enlivened by sprigs of fresh mint. This friendly, family-owned place boasts a full menu of Vietnamese favorites, and we have yet to find one we don’t like. BYOB. |
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