http://www.facebook.com/palmersicehouse Approaching Wayside Drive from I-10 on Houston's east side, Palmer's Ice House beckons with an enticing neon glow and draws a sizable, predominantly Hispanic crowd. It probably doesn't hurt that the brews are fairly inexpensive, or that the big patio offers an escape from the bustling crowds when needed. Live bands mean Palmer's small dance floor is often lively on the weekend. A bona fide taco truck is parked next to the patio when your stomach decides it needs some late-night grub. More >>
1001 Pineloch at El Camino Real Houston, TX 77062
281-488-2626
http://www.perrysrestaurants.com This is one of the best and most romantic Italian restaurants in the Clear Lake area. Since Perry's started out as a meat market, you'd expect the meat here to be excellent - and it is. This white-tablecloth place does well with steaks, pork chops and veal dishes. The arancini appetizer of stuffed rice balls is a must-try. The pasta dishes are also adventurous, with spinach and crab fettuccine and Perry's Pasta (Alfredo sauce, peas, prosciutto and mushrooms) among the favorites. Desserts like the White Belgian Chocolate Cheesecake and the Nutty D'Angelo (ice cream topped with almonds, white chocolate and praline sauce) are homemade. More >>
2115 Town Square Place Sugar Land, TX 77479
281-565-2727
http://www.perrysrestaurants.com This upscale chain offers their own renditions of the standard steak, seafood and pasta menu. The pork chop, for instance, ain't no ordinary pork chop, it's a damn roast. It's known as the Seven Finger Pork Chop, 'cause when it stands tall on your plate, it's a full seven fingers high and cooked for five days. The smoky tenderloin is served with homemade applesauce and mashed potatoes with dill. More >>
http://www.perryssteakhouse.com This upscale chain offers their own renditions of the standard steak, seafood and pasta menu. The pork chop, for instance, ain't no ordinary pork chop, it's a damn roast. It's known as the Seven Finger Pork Chop, 'cause when it stands tall on your plate, it's a full seven fingers high and cooked for five days. The smoky tenderloin is served with homemade applesauce and mashed potatoes with dill. More >>
http://www.puffabellys.com With its woody aesthetic and walls festooned with vintage gas station and beer signs, Puffabelly's tries to evoke a railroad nightclub from the days of yore, albeit a highly sanitized one that happens to be located in the middle of a high-spending tourist mecca. All those peanut shells on the floor aren't an example of sloppiness: You're encouraged to shuck 'em and chuck 'em, but goobers aren't the only thing on offer here. In addition to serving a full menu and basic bottled beer, Puff's also has a small performance stage, featuring regular country and folk singer-songwriter nights during the week (with both local and regional artists) and the occasional touring band on the weekends. But don't expect to see Boxcar Willie jumping off the train from the track near the door. More >>