Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

A modern approach to traditional steakhouse fare, plus best-in-class seafood and even plant-based entrées.

Paesanos 1604

Top-notch service and an adventurous Italian menu.

Salt & Time

Craft is the name of the game, with a smartly curated menu of meaty classics and farm-fresh vegetables.

Mimsy’s Craft Barbecue

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.

Belse

This downtown spot could impress even hard-core carnivores with its deftly seasoned vegan dishes.

BLVD. Seafood

This Seawall spot attracts crowds with its generous portions and fresh takes on timeless classics.

Rio Ranch Cafe

Burgers, barbecue, and classic Tex-Mex.

Liefie Li Vine

A warm and welcoming (and unexpected) South African restaurant in Winnsboro.

Little Em’s Oyster Bar

A boatload of fresh seafood and shellfish in King William.

España

España, a pioneer of the Valley’s fine-dining scene, is back.

Fun Noodle Bar

This long-awaited spot serves hand-pulled noodles that are perfect for takeout.

Xin Chao

Chefs Christine Ha and Tony J. Nguyen bring classic Vietnamese dishes to East Downtown.

The Taco Stand

A contemporary take on a taco stand, from the Burger Joint team.

Street to Kitchen

A tight menu of superb Thai dishes.

Paco’s Mexican Cuisine

Francisco Islas applies his classical training to traditional family favorites.

Latin Bites

A light and airy spot for Peruvian and other South American dishes.

Weights + Measures

This bustling Midtown restaurant combines an Italian-centered menu with one of the best bakeries in Houston.

Demo’s Greek Food

This stucco building with blue trim and hand-painted murals is justly famous for its gyros, fries, and hearty Greek salads.

ShaneBoy’s Craft Hawaiian Grindz

The Silo Bar

Expect a limited menu of eclectic “shareables” at this Upper Valley wine bar.

The Overpour

A low-lit wine-whiskey-and-cigars sort of spot that also serves up satisfying noshes.

The Bearded Lady

A local favorite saloon with booze-friendly food in South Main Village.

Village Baking Co.

This popular French bakery in Knox-Henderson oozes charm.

Revolver Taco Lounge

The city’s best gourmet tacos.

Bonnell’s

Enjoy steaks and seafood under an antler chandelier at old-school Bonnell’s.

Son of a Butcher

Sliders, waffle fries, and shakes.

Ounce

A "Texas-inspired brasserie" from Brian Zenner.

Burnt BBQ & Tacos

Pork belly burnt ends, brisket, and more at this Plano spot.

Marugame Udon

Hand-pulled udon noodles are the draw at this Tokyo concept.

Gate 12

A prime spot for both airplane and beef enthusiasts.

Kinda Tropical

Kinda Mexican, kinda Jamaican, kinda Asian, and kinda great.

Store House Market & Eatery

A savvy menu of country favorites with city touches, from Sonya Cote.

Bufalina Due

Neapolitan-style pizza from a genuine wood-burning Italian oven.

Better Luck Tomorrow

Eclectic cuisine in a teeny and often-jammed neighborhood bar.

K & K Bar-B-Que

OAK’D BBQ

Fish Company Taco

The island's most imaginative preparations of the catch of the day.

JT2 Gourmet Burgers & Ranch Market

This burger joint and meat market boasts dry-aged beef straight from its very own JT2 Cattle Company.

Thai Hut

Generous portions and a broad selection of Thai dishes.

Southerleigh Haute South

Excellent fish and shellfish from the same folks who feed you seafood and Southern at the Pearl.

Ming’s

Noodles and more at this chic, bright spot with a spacious patio.

The Hayden

The traditional flavors of a Jewish deli with the comfort food vibe of a South Texas diner.

Divine

Food really is love at Divine.

Rio Grande Distillery

Moonshine and sandwiches from Jerrod Leon Henry.

Mikhuna

Japanese-Peruvian fusion from the Il Forno group.

Tiny Champions

Imaginative, soul-satisfying food from the folks at Nancy’s Hustle.

Sparkle’s Hamburger Spot

Classic burgers, fried catfish, waffles and wings, and more.

Mala Sichuan Bistro

This bustling spot in Bellaire’s Chinatown has a loyal following for its tongue-tingling Szechuan dishes.

George’s Pastaria

Perhaps the friendliest spot in town, this Italian eatery serves up traditional pastas and pizzas in an old-school kind of space.

First Chinese BBQ

This utterly no-frills spot focuses wholly on exceptional Cantonese dishes.