2207 Richmond : Houston, TX 77098 : 713-526-1702
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 Azteca's is an interesting blend of cantina and sports bar, with TVs competing with loud music and shouting people. The place specializes in drinks - happy hour is a big deal here - but it also has a large and varied menu. Its chunky, oniony salsa and flour tortillas are noteworthy. You will... More >> |
| Lower Shepherd-Kirby |
Tex-Mex |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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909 Texas St. : Houston, TX 77002 : 713-223-0909
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 The wild sushi rolls and tasty robata-grilled fish are standouts at this Midtown location. And don't miss the cook-it-yourself Kobe beef. More >> |
| Downtown/ Midtown |
Japanese, Sushi |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$$ |
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15830 Southwest : Sugar Land, TX 77478 : 281-313-0518
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 This high-end Japanese restaurant with a dramatic interior design is
serving some wonderful Pacific Rim dishes as well as some of the
finest-quality sushi available. If you're feeling particularly
adventurous, the chef will prepare five-, seven- and nine-course
tasting menus. The... More >> |
| Outside Houston |
Japanese, Sushi |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$ |
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5600 Kirby : Houston, TX 77005 : 713-432-9649
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 Azuma's dining room is impressively decorated with raw wood beams and lighting fixtures that look like one-of-a-kind handmade paper sculptures. The wild sushi rolls and tasty robata-grilled fish are standouts. And don't miss the cook-it-yourself Kobe beef. While this Rice Village Japanese... More >> |
| Kirby-West U |
Fusion, Japanese, Sushi |
Family Style, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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2607 Grant : Houston, TX 77006 : 713-522-0042
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 This cozy cafe, named after a Slavic witch, has been a favorite ever since Montrose was the capital of Bohemian culture. The converted bungalow, with patio seating and a lush herb garden, serves artist types, workers and families. Like its clientele, the food is a mixed bag of deli, home... More >> |
| Montrose |
American, Deli, Health, Vegetarian |
Banquet Facilities, Delivery, Fireplace, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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19529 I-45 N. : Conroe, TX 77385 : 281-296-8829
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 There's a long wait for tables during lunch and dinner at what is arguably the best seafood house on Houston's north side. And they don't take reservations. What's all the fuss about? Remarkably fresh seafood -- better than you sometimes get in Galveston or Kemah. The fried flounder is expertly... More >> |
| Conroe |
Seafood |
Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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602 Fairview Street : Houston, TX 77006 : 713-522-4229
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 Mountain-size salads and a wealth of sturdy, consistently fresh and vibrant foods keep Barnaby's in business. Smoked chicken tostadas with roasted corn salsa delights, and the chicken pesto salad sandwich with artichoke hearts is remarkable. The meat loaf with garlic mashers is comfort food at... More >> |
| Montrose |
American, Eclectic |
Kid Friendly, Order Online, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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1103 S. Shepherd : Houston, TX 77019 : 713-521-2239
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 An easy tropical patio is Backstreet's chief lure -- that, and the food is better than it has to be. Specials include a meat-loaf tower and pecan-crusted chicken. More >> |
| River Oaks |
New American |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Fireplace, Kid Friendly, Order Online, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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540 Waugh : Houston, TX 77019 : 713-522-3442
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 Bamboo House's serene and spotless interior, with its soothing colors and hip décor, belies its strip-center location. Standard Chinese dishes are served alongside more adventuresome offerings; Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes also make appearances. Prices are slightly higher here than at o... More >> |
| River Oaks |
Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese |
Business Dining, Delivery, Takeout |
$$ |
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9889 Bellaire Blvd. : Houston, TX 77036 : 713-771-8118
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 Banana Leaf is one of the few Malaysian restaurants in town, but it's the best. The friendly service and exciting dishes, such as the sweetly spicy sambal shrimp or the hand-tossed roti canai, make the
restaurant a destination despite its casual atmosphere and low prices. Take advantage of... More >> |
| Outer Loop - SW |
Malaysian |
Takeout |
$, $$ |
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11169 Beechnut : Houston, TX 77072 : 281-495-9556
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 Banh Cuon Hoa #2 is a Vietnamese restaurant for Asians. There are a lot of dishes here, like mi quang and duck with bamboo noodles, that you won't find on Americanized Vietnamese menus. You'll have to decide for yourself whether that's a good thing or a bad thing. More >> |
| Outer Loop - SW |
Vietnamese |
Takeout |
$ |
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116 W. Crosstimbers : Houston, TX 77018 : 713-695-8112
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 This old Southern diner, which looks a bit like an eccentric Denny's inside, opened in 1946. The waitress calls you "hon," and the chicken-fried steak, Southern-fried chicken and fried shrimp are among the best in the city. More >> |
| Outer Loop - NE |
Barbecue, Seafood |
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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113 E. Sealy St. : Alvin, TX 77511 : 281-585-2272
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 This fine-dining American restaurant, inspired by the Texas Gulf Coast, is located in old downtown Alvin. The restaurant is small, with only 12 tables and three booths, and the low wood ceiling makes it dark inside. The place uses local ingredients, including Texas-grown Akaushi and Wagyu beef.... More >> |
| Outside Houston |
American, Fine Dining, Steakhouse |
Takeout |
$$$ |
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1701 Shepherd : Houston, TX 77019 : 713-520-5131
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 Mountain-size salads and a wealth of sturdy, consistently fresh and vibrant foods keep Barnaby's in business. Smoked chicken tostadas with roasted corn salsa delights, and the chicken pesto salad sandwich with artichoke hearts is remarkable. The meat loaf with garlic mashers is comfort food at... More >> |
| River Oaks |
American, Breakfast, Eclectic |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$, $$ |
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414 W. Gray : Houston, TX 77019 : 713-522-8898
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 Mountain-size salads and a wealth of sturdy, consistently fresh and vibrant foods keep Barnaby's in business. Smoked chicken tostadas with roasted corn salsa delights, and the chicken pesto salad sandwich with artichoke hearts is remarkable. The meat loaf with garlic mashers is comfort food at... More >> |
| River Oaks |
American, Breakfast, Eclectic |
Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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5750 Woodway : Houston, TX 77057 : 713-266-0046
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 Barnaby's on Woodway is small and has a more upscale feel to it when compared to other locations. The food, however, is good ol' Barnaby's, with interesting twists on traditional sandwiches and salads like their pesto chicken sandwich with artichoke hearts or the turkey breast with cranberry... More >> |
| Galleria |
American, Eclectic |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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4730 Richmond : Houston, TX 77027 : 713-621-6602
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 "Let the good times roll," says the neon sign, but the exhortation hardly seems necessary at this unpretentious shrine to crawfish. New Orleans-style jambalaya is moist and full of shrimp, the fried catfish tastes remarkably fresh, and seafood gumbo has personality to spare. Think small when... More >> |
| Greenway Plaza |
Cajun, Creole, Seafood |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Delivery, Family Style, Kid Friendly, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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9205 S. Main : Houston, TX 77025 : 713-666-7070
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 It takes four big bites to down one of the biggest fried shrimp in Houston. But be advised that the sea monsters served here are from the tiger shrimp species, which can be a bit bland. If you prefer the full flavor of Gulf shrimp, try Baytown's boiled shrimp and grilled shrimp dishes. There's... More >> |
| Braeswood |
Seafood |
Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$ |
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2701 White Oak : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-868-8000
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 This third location of BB's Café is our favorite, with an enormous patio that's a natural for hosting crawfish boils and hoisting Abita beers. The full bar - and we do mean full - makes a mean Hurricane that's the house specialty for a good reason. Grillades and grits are ideal post-hangover b... More >> |
| Heights |
Cajun, Creole |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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3102 Old Spanish Trail : Houston, TX 77054 : 713-747-5100
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 Beaucoup Bar & Grill serves up Cajun classic cuisine in a friendly
atmosphere. The po-boys are top-notch and the wings can hold their
own against any place in Houston. The catfish is addictive, and the
open-face roast beef sandwich is to die for. There's also lots of
vegetarian options.... More >> |
| Inner Loop - SW |
Cajun, Sandwiches |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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2310 Decatur St. : Houston, TX 77007 : 713-864-2328
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 Billing itself as a ?gastropub meets Texas icehouse,? Beaver?s is really neither of those things and something greater than the sum of those descriptions. It?s still one of the most reliably creative restaurants in town, taking risks with Korean-Mexican-Gulf Coast-inspired dishes like jasmine... More >> |
| Heights |
American, Barbecue |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$, $$ |
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2615 Augusta : Houston, TX 77057 : 713-266-9901
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 Developer man, spare that tree! For shading their commodious deck with a great-granddaddy live oak, the Becks boys deserve our thanks. And for their unprefabricated yuppie fast food -- real fries, fine mesquite-smoky burgers on eggy sesame buns that others would do well to emulate -- they... More >> |
| Galleria |
American |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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2902 Kirby : Houston, TX 77098 : 713-524-7085
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 The Becks boys deserve our business. They serve unprefabricated yuppie fast food -- real fries, fine mesquite-smoky burgers on eggy sesame buns -- that others would do well to emulate. More >> |
| Lower Shepherd-Kirby |
American |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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11000 Westheimer : Houston, TX 77042 : 713-952-2325
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 The Becks boys deserve our business. They serve unprefabricated yuppie fast food -- real fries, fine mesquite-smoky burgers on eggy sesame buns -- that others would do well to emulate. More >> |
| Memorial |
American |
Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$ |
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5216 Bellaire Blvd. : Bellaire, TX 77401 : 713-668-8171
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 Houston is short on genuine period pieces, but this paneled suburban hamburger joint is a 1950s fly in amber. Slide into the comforting vinyl booths for a deeply satisfying chiliburger (Jim Goode himself eats them, which tells you something) and a shameless chocolate shake. More >> |
| Inner Loop - SW |
American |
Kid Friendly, Private Party, Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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