Luigi’s Patio Ristorante
One of College Station’s go-to restaurants for a romantic evening out.
One of College Station’s go-to restaurants for a romantic evening out.
Top Vietnamese fare in the Heights.
A contemporary bistro featuring a European-inspired menu.
The pairing of French food and Latin accents makes a happy marriage.
Shareable bar treats and ambitious seafood in a handsome River Oaks District setting.
A modern approach to traditional steakhouse fare, plus best-in-class seafood and even plant-based entrées.
Top-notch service and an adventurous Italian menu.
Craft is the name of the game, with a smartly curated menu of meaty classics and farm-fresh vegetables.
Wade and Kathy Elkins were high school sweethearts in the town of Magnolia, north of Houston. After moving to the Bayou City, Kathy, a classically trained chef, worked at various restaurants while Wade, a self-taught pitmaster, began to do barbecue pop-ups.
This downtown spot could impress even hard-core carnivores with its deftly seasoned vegan dishes.
This Seawall spot attracts crowds with its generous portions and fresh takes on timeless classics.
Burgers, barbecue, and classic Tex-Mex.
A warm and welcoming (and unexpected) South African restaurant in Winnsboro.
A boatload of fresh seafood and shellfish in King William.
España, a pioneer of the Valley’s fine-dining scene, is back.
This long-awaited spot serves hand-pulled noodles that are perfect for takeout.
Chefs Christine Ha and Tony J. Nguyen bring classic Vietnamese dishes to East Downtown.
A contemporary take on a taco stand, from the Burger Joint team.
A tight menu of superb Thai dishes.
Francisco Islas applies his classical training to traditional family favorites.
A light and airy spot for Peruvian and other South American dishes.
This bustling Midtown restaurant combines an Italian-centered menu with one of the best bakeries in Houston.
This stucco building with blue trim and hand-painted murals is justly famous for its gyros, fries, and hearty Greek salads.
Expect a limited menu of eclectic “shareables” at this Upper Valley wine bar.
A low-lit wine-whiskey-and-cigars sort of spot that also serves up satisfying noshes.
A local favorite saloon with booze-friendly food in South Main Village.
This popular French bakery in Knox-Henderson oozes charm.
The city’s best gourmet tacos.
Enjoy steaks and seafood under an antler chandelier at old-school Bonnell’s.
Sliders, waffle fries, and shakes.
A "Texas-inspired brasserie" from Brian Zenner.
Pork belly burnt ends, brisket, and more at this Plano spot.
Hand-pulled udon noodles are the draw at this Tokyo concept.
A prime spot for both airplane and beef enthusiasts.
Kinda Mexican, kinda Jamaican, kinda Asian, and kinda great.
A savvy menu of country favorites with city touches, from Sonya Cote.
Neapolitan-style pizza from a genuine wood-burning Italian oven.
Eclectic cuisine in a teeny and often-jammed neighborhood bar.
The island's most imaginative preparations of the catch of the day.
This burger joint and meat market boasts dry-aged beef straight from its very own JT2 Cattle Company.
Generous portions and a broad selection of Thai dishes.
Excellent fish and shellfish from the same folks who feed you seafood and Southern at the Pearl.
Noodles and more at this chic, bright spot with a spacious patio.
The traditional flavors of a Jewish deli with the comfort food vibe of a South Texas diner.
Food really is love at Divine.
Moonshine and sandwiches from Jerrod Leon Henry.
Japanese-Peruvian fusion from the Il Forno group.