Must try Houston Restaurants during your stay in Houston
Courtesy of VisitHouston.com, we’ve compiled a list of restaurants you should try during your extended stay in Houston!
Visiting Houston soon? Houston is a metropolitan urban city with diverse cultures and attractions, including the restaurant scene. You can try food from pretty much every culture and ethnicity you can think of, with authentic options across the board. Whether it is Texas barbeque, TexMex, Chinese, Indian, American, Vietnamese, or health food, Houston offers the best of the best restaurants in every cuisine. Enjoy your time in Houston by exploring some of the restaurants below.
ICONIC HOUSTON MEALS – Local eateries that offer an iconic taste of Houston:
THE BREAKFAST KLUB: Try the Southern soulful staple of chicken and waffles, but be prepared to wait in line as you won’t be the only one craving it
GOODE COMPANY SEAFOOD – This is a must try establishment for fresh Gulf Coast seafood
CHURRASCOS – Try the parrillada mixed-grill plate offering the restaurant’s most-loved meats
FUNG’S KITCHEN – Offers a Hong Kong-style dimsum menu that offers bacon-wrapped shrimp rolls, flash-fried anchovies or steamed dumplings
TONY’S – A Houston landmark offering European-style dishes in a fine dining atmosphere
BEST BURGERS IN HOUSTON:
THE BURGER JOINT (MONTROSE/4TH WARD) – try the traditional burger options or adventure with a veggie burger or Korean infused kimchi burger
LANKFORD GROCERY (MIDTOWN/MONTROSE) – Established as a grocery store in the 1930s and offering a famous Grim Burger that is to die for
BUBBA’S TEXAS BURGER SHACK (GALLERIA) – The “home of the Buffalo Burger” in Houston
BARNABY’S (RIVER OAKS LOCATION) – A dog-friendly cafe where you can get tradition beef burgers, turkey burgers or buffalo burgers and for non-meat eaters, they offer falafel, black been and meatless hempseed burgers!
BEST BBQ IN HOUSTON:
KILLEN’S BARBECUE – named #2 best BBQ in the nation by the Food Network. Experience barbecue served cafeteria-style on freezer paper and cut to order.
DEMERIS BAR B Q – a Family-owned-and-operated business serving traditional Texas barbecue since 1964.
GATLIN’S BARBECUE – Houston BBQ staple in a small family atmosphere in the Heights.
GOODE COMPANY TEXAS BAR-B-Q – known for its BBQ since the 1970s but also offers burgers and seafood
BEST STEAKHOUSES IN HOUSTON:
PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE – a premier steakhouse from the Pappas family’s restaurant portfolio
MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE – offers high quality USDA Prime steaks
VIC & ANTHONY’S – a premier steakhouse from the Landry’s restaurant portfolio
THE CAPITAL GRILL – offers premium dry aged steaks and seafood
BEST KID FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS IN HOUSTON:
BARNABY’S CAFE – try the River Oaks location for a family and dog-friendly patio and West Coast menu from salads to sandwiches to pastas
MIA’S TABLE – offers Southern comfort food and large green space for kids to play
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM – offers great American and seafood options paired with attractions like the 500,000 gallon aquarium, Ferris Wheel, and more
HUNGRY’S – American food neighborhood cafe with affordable healthy options
NIKO NIKO’S – a Montrose staple for Greek classic dishes with casual vibes and takeaway options
CASUAL HEALTHY EATS IN HOUSTON:
LOCAL FOODS HOUSTON (RICE VILLAGE, UPPER KIRBY, HEIGHTS) – Try the Garden Sammie or Crunchy Chicken Sandwich, or one of the seasonal salads on the menu!
CAVA (Washington Avenue) – Mediterranean food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad
FLOWER CHILD (Uptown Park) – health food with fresh seasonal ingredients in a fun vibe
SWEETGREEN (Montrose) – Locavore-friendly counter-serve chain specializing in organic salads & bowls
These restaurants are located near Md Anderson Houston, the Texas Medical Center, Galleria, NRG, Montrose, West University and Rice Village, Midtown and Downtown, just to name a few. You will get to experience all that Houston has to offer in different eclectic locations across the city.
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