Steak tartare, octopus and a key lime tart; here are the 25 best things that we ate this month in Houston.
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The octopus at Helen is a truly tender delight with an unexpected jammy sauce. -
Steak tartare at Nobie’s shouldn’t be overlooked. Then again, nothing on the menu really should. -
Starfish in the Heights rocks a key lime tart that holds up against Florida’s best. -
Eggrolls at Le Colonial are a perfect bite in River Oaks. -
The Party Melt is a salty, cheesy, dreamy burger that’s a major highlight at new bar BLT. -
At Riel, chef Ryan LaChaine rocks a mean hangar steak with tender pierogies. -
The spicy yellow tail bowl at Ono Poke is a great place to start if you’re looking to delve into Houston’s newfound poke trend. -
King’s BierHaus turns out a highly addictive soft pretzel with beer and bacon cheese sauce for dipping. -
Helen’s Greens-N-Cheese pie puts your average spanakopita to shame. -
DiVino’s goat cheese ravioli with sage butter for the carbo-loading win. -
Chicken fried quail stuffed with mashed potatoes at Nobie’s is a must order. -
Puffy lobster tacos at Starfish are the perfect bite when downing one of the restaurant’s boozy martinis. -
Scallops and creamy risotto hog the spotlight at Heights newcomer Field & Tides. -
Xochi’s grilled oysters are woodfired and incredibly sexy, perhaps the best in Houston. -
Duck carnitas at State of Grace: Dark meat falls off the bone and the lardy bacon fat tacos and dense mole don’t hurt matters either. -
The spicy yellow tail bowl at Ono Poke is a great place to start if you’re looking to delve into Houston’s newfound poke trend. -
The Old Fashioned chicken liver mousse at Nobie’s keeps it fun and tasty. -
A seafood tower at Robard’s does not disappoint. -
Curry fried rice at The Rice Box is a great takeout order for a lazy night. -
Vietnamese comfort food at Pho Quynh: The meaty bun bo hue. -
Xochi’s hongos, wild mushrooms with mole amarillo, captures this restaurant’s Oaxacan spirit with perfectly balanced flavors, a touch of heat, and a mole that is complex beyond measure. -
The chicken biscuit at Heights Bier Garten is Sunday morning perfection, with a simple side of butter and a drizzle of honey. -
Morningstar’s chicken biscuit kicks up the heat and sweetness with an incredible dousing of sambal honey. -
The pear and arugula naan at Kiran’s is incredible due to a perfect char, pliable texture and a thin layer of fruit flavorful fruit. -
The lump crab and shrimp tower from Marais in Dickinson is fresh, sweet, and light for summer.
