Houston Restaurants

Chocoholics may swoon just from peeking in the windows of this temple to all things chocolate The Chocolate Bar. From the candy bar to the ice cream bar to the cakes and dessert bar, there is so much to see and eat, it can be d... more

The award-winning chefs are nothing less than serious about their food. But they do it in that Houston way that manages to gracefully combine the formal with the casual. They took a low-slung brick building and flawlessly blend... more

When you won't settle for anything less than the best, head to the source. Fung's Kitchen offers delectable, authentic Chinese cuisine, specializing in exotic seafood. Live king crab from Alaska, Atlantic and Pacific lobsters,... more

Those afternoons sneak up occasionally, when the only thing that will do is to curl up with a bowl of hearty soup, a tasty sandwich, or a giant cookie and forget about the world. For those days, head to Ruggles Café Bakery for... more

A definite stop for those looking for a true Texan experience! Known as one of the best burger/brisket/food joints in Houston, the Armadillo Palace offers so much more than great food. Enjoy a cold beer or sweetened ice tea (a... more

Don't let the name fool you. Crapitto's Cucina Italiana is a family owned restaurant in a wonderful, 75-year old converted farmhouse tucked away under a few lovely live oaks on a side street near the Galleria. They don't put on... more

The Black Walnut Cafe, located in Rice Village and consistently frequented by nearby university students, focuses more on providing a cafe experience than tasty cafe dishes. The eclectic and expansive menu offers prices to the... more

Cruising down the Gulf Freeway in Houston, you can satiate your hunger at Gringos Mexican Cafe, a restaurant that serves excellent Mexican food. The food includes typical Mexican seafood and steaks as well. Portions are good bu... more

This little noodle house in a run-down Old Chinatown strip center is a quirky stand-out that is as much about attitude as it is about food, reflecting the owner's own personality. Whether it's the pink flamingos in the patch of... more

This is not your average sushi bar. The décor in this popular restaurant is modern noir, with high-backed black leather window booths and red lights. The sushi is amazing (flown in fresh three times a week) and perfectly portio... more