Over the next few minutes we will be breaking down the best restaurants in Houston in full detail. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Houston restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Houston
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Houston Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Houston restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Midwest on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Houston
The best Houston Italian restaurants would be:
- Paulie’s Restaurant at 1834 Westheimer Rd
- Giacomo’s Cibo e Vino at 3215 Westheimer Rd
- Tony’s at 3755 Richmond Ave
- La Griglia at 2002 W Gray St
- Sorrento at 415 Westheimer Rd
- Coltivare at 3320 White Oak Dr
- Via Emilia Italian Restaurant at 10700 Kuykendahl Rd #F
- Joe’s Italian Restaurant at 1604 N Frazier St, Conroe
- Maggiano’s Little Italy at 700 Baybrook Mall G120, Friendswood
- Corelli’s Italian Café at 3229 Hwy 6, Sugar Land
- Antonia’s Restaurant at 2001 Katy Mills Blvd, Katy
- Ivett’s Italian Grill at 2500 Marina Bay Dr #X, League City
- Italiano’s at 11710 Broadway St #102, Pearland
Best Steak Houses
These great steak houses near you won’t disappoint:
- Steak 48 at 4444 Westheimer Rd
- Chama Gaucha at 5865 Westheimer Rd
- Killen’s STQ at 2231 S Voos Rd
- Pappas Bros Steakhouse at 5939 Westheimer Rd
- Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse at 1510 Texas Ave
- Mastro’s Steakhouse at 1650 W Loop S
- TRIS at 24 Waterway Ave #125, The Woodlands
- Saltgrass Steak House at 810 Interstate 45 N, Conroe
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille at 700 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood
- Peppers at 3604 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
- Veritas Steak & Seafood at 6560 Greatwood Pkwy #100, Sugar Land
- Opus Bistro & Steakhouse at 2500 S Shore Blvd, League City
- Killen’s Steakhouse at 6425 Broadway St, Pearland
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- La Calle Tacos at 909 Franklin St
- Taqueria El Rojo Loco at 2833 Collingsworth St
- Teotihuacan Mexican Café at 1511 Airline Dr
- The Original Ninfa’s on Navigation at 2704 Navigation Blvd
- El Paso Mexican Grill at 7607 Cypress Creek Pkwy
- Arnaldo Richards’ Picos Restaurant at 3601 Kirby Dr
- Guadalajara Hacienda at 27885 I-45, The Woodlands
- Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant at 1027 N Loop 336 W, Conroe
- Barcenas Mexican Restaurant at 2200 Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood
- The Don’Key Mexican Food at 5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena
- Pappasito’s Cantina at 13750 SW Fwy, Sugar Land
- Los Cucos Mexican Café at 5831 Hwy Blvd, Katy
- Abuelo’s at 2505 Gulf Fwy S, League City
- Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen at 2202 Broadway St, Pearland
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Izakaya at 318 Gray St
- Gen Korean BBQ House at 3201 Louisiana St #101
- Mala Sichuan Bistro at 1201 Westheimer Rd
- Mein at 9630 Clarewood Dr #A13
- Thai Bistro at 3241 SW Fwy
- Tan Tan at 6816 Ranchester Dr
- Fukuda at 25701 Interstate 45 N, The Woodlands
- Fabulous Pho Vietnamese Restaurant at 1406 N Loop 336 W #A, Conroe
- Nobi Asian Grill at 3640 FM 528 Rd, Friendswood
- Thai Jasmine Cuisine at 3905 Shaver St, Pasadena
- Cooking Girl at 636 Hwy 6 #100, Sugar Land
- Tiger Noodle House at 1721 Spring Green Blvd, Katy
- Wong’s Asian Cuisine at 3612 W Main St #400, League City
- Wrap & Roll at 8209 Broadway St #102, Pearland
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Uchi at 904 Westheimer Rd #A
- Kata Robata at 3600 Kirby Dr #H
- Aka Sushi House at 2390 W Alabama St
- Kuu at 947 Gessner Rd
- MF Sushi at 1401 Binz St #100
- Nippon at 4464 Montrose Blvd
- Sushi Miyagi at 10600 Bellaire Blvd
- Sakekawa at 4221 Research Forest Dr, The Woodlands
- Wasabi Bistro at 449 S Loop 336 W #1500, Conroe
- Masa Sushi at 1788 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood
- Little Tokyo at 6737 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
- Japaneiro’s at 2168 Texas Dr, Sugar Land
- Tsukiji Fusion Sushi at 24449 Katy Fwy #400, Katy
- Tsubasa Sushi at 3202 Marina Bay Dr k1, League City
- Takumi at 1853 Pearland Pkwy #117, Pearland
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- India’s Restaurant at 5704 Richmond Ave
- Pondicheri at 2800 Kirby Dr b132
- Tandoorish Indian Cuisine Restaurant at 9135 W Sam Houston Pkwy N #400
- Kiran’s at 2925 Richmond Ave #160
- Musaafer at 5115 Westheimer Rd #C-3500
- Himalayan Taj at 1425 NASA Rd 1
- Amrina at 3 Waterway Square Pl #100, The Woodlands
- Mahesh’s Kitchen at 16019 City Walk, Sugar Land
- Bombay Palace Indian Restaurant at 829 Mason Rd # 265-270, Katy
- Biryani Express at 10223 Broadway St U, Pearland
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- Grace’s at 3111 Kirby Dr
- Bosscat Kitchen & Libations at 4310 Westheimer Rd #150
- Taste of Texas at 10505 Katy Fwy
- Grey Ghost Detroit at 47 Watson St
- The Whitney at 4421 Woodward Ave
- The Republic Grille at 4775 W Panther Creek Dr #490, The Woodlands
- Willie’s Grill & Icehouse at 16846 Interstate 45 S, Conroe
- Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar at 18840 Gulf Fwy, Friendswood
- Bubba’s 33 at 3221 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena
- Black Bear Diner at 13590 University Blvd #100, Sugar Land
- Snappy’s Cafe & Grill at 5803 Hwy Blvd, Katy
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- SouthernQ BBQ at 411 W Richey Rd
- Pinkerton’s Barbecue at 1504 Airline Dr
- Gatlin’s BBQ at 3510 Ella Blvd Bldg C #A
- Houston Barbecue Company at 1127 Eldridge Pkwy #400
- The Brisket House at 5775 Woodway Dr
- Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar at 2626 Research Forest Dr B, The Woodlands
- McKenzie’s Barbeque & Burgers at 1501 N Frazier St, Conroe
- Pappas Bar-B-Q at 2336 Oleander Dr, Pasadena
- Brookstreet Bar-B-Q at 1418 Hwy 6, Sugar Land
- Midway BBQ Jr. at 6191 Hwy Blvd #302A, Katy
- Red River Bar-B-Que & Grill at 1911 E Main St B, League City
- Killen’s Barbecue at 3613 E Broadway St, Pearland
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Etoile Cuisine Et Bar at 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd
- Toulouse at 4444 Westheimer Rd # E 100
- Artisans Restaurant at 3201 Louisiana St
- Maison Pucha Bistro at 1001 Studewood St #A
- Brasserie 19 at 1962 W Gray St
- Cafe Rabelais at 2442 Times Blvd
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Layal Cafe And Creperie at 6328 Richmond Ave
- Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine at 912 Westheimer Rd
- Sokols’ Greek Deli at 2410 Bay Area Blvd
- Athena’s Greek & European Kitchen at 13250 Farm to Market Rd 529
- Niko Niko’s at 2520 Montrose Blvd
- Fadi’s Meyerland Mediterranean Grill at 4738 Beechnut St
- Gyros King at 8975 TX-242, Conroe
- Olive Tree Mediterranean Grill at 4010 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena
- Gyro Hut at 1914 Wescott Ave #150, Sugar Land
- Ephesus Mediterranean Grill at 510 Mason Rd, Katy
- Gregory’s Gyro & Rotisserie at 1357 E League City Pkwy, League City
- Arabella Mediterranean Kitchen + Grill at 10228 Broadway St #124, Pearland
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Flying Fish at 1815 N Durham Dr
- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen at 10499 Interstate 10 Frontage Rd
- Pappas Seafood House at 11301 I-45 N
- 1751 Sea and Bar at 191 Heights Blvd
- Captain Tom’s Seafood & Oyster Bar at 10501 FM 1960
- Eddie V’s Prime Seafood at 12848 Queensbury Ln #200
- Willie G’s Seafood at 1640 W Loop S
- Landry’s Seafood House at 1212 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands
- Vernon’s Kuntry Katfish at 5901 W Davis St, Conroe
- Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack at 1330 Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood
- Baytown Seafood at 4501 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena
- Fish City Grill at 15980 City Walk, Sugar Land
- Little Daddy’s Gumbo Bar at 1615 FM646, League City
- Floyd’s Cajun Seafood at 1300 E Broadway St, Pearland
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Houston are:
- Bollo Woodfired Pizza at 2202 W Alabama St A
- Piola at 3201 Louisiana St #103
- Romanos Pizza at 1528 W Gray St
- Brother’s Pizzeria at 1029 Hwy 6 #100
- Frank’s Pizza at 417 Travis St
- Star Pizza at 2111 Norfolk St
- Grimaldi’s Pizzeria at 20 Waterway Ave #100
- Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen at 3915 W Davis St #180, Conroe
- Stefano’s at 106 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood
- Spanky’s at 4010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena
- Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co. at 16135 City Walk, Sugar Land
- Pizza Bella at 1306 Pin Oak Rd, Katy
- Luigi’s Pizza and Pasta at 210 TX-3 S, League City
- Fire Stone Pizza Bar at 11625 Broadway St #195, Pearland
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Hubcap Grill at 1133 W 19th St
- BuffBurger at 1014 Wirt Rd #220
- FM Kitchen and Bar at 1112 Shepherd Dr
- Stanton’s City Bites at 1420 Edwards St
- Burger-Chan at 5353 W Alabama St #110
- Bubba’s Texas Burger Shack at 5230 Westpark Dr
- Grub Burger Bar at 2417 Research Forest Dr #A, The Woodlands
- McKenzie’s Barbeque & Burgers at 1501 N Frazier St, Conroe
- Red Top Texas Style Burgers at 402 W Edgewood Dr, Friendswood
- The Neighborhood Scoop at 2106 Strawberry Rd, Pasadena
- Guru at 2268 Texas Dr, Sugar Land
- Willy Burger at 6191 Hwy Blvd #101, Katy
- Burger House at 395 W Main St, League City
- Stomp’s Burger Joint at 12705 Broadway St #109, Pearland
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best buffets is a good way to get variety:
- King Palace Super Chinese Buffet at 18315 Tomball Pkwy
- Dimassis Mediterranean Buffet at 8236 Kirby Dr
- Hibachi Grill & Buffet at 12183 Katy Fwy H
- China Sea Hibachi Buffet at 18736 TX-249
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill at 12500 Gulf Fwy
- East Buffet at 2104 N Frazier St #160, Conroe
- Feast Buffet at 1707 N Fry Rd, Katy
- Cicis at 2980 Gulf Fwy S #A, League City
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Houston vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Veegos at 10932 Westheimer Rd #A
- Green Seed Vegan at 4320 Almeda Rd
- Govinda’s at 1320 W 34th St
- Quan Yin Vietnamese Vegan Restaurant at 10804 Bellaire Blvd #E
- Soul Food Vegan at 2901 Emancipation Ave
- True Food Kitchen at 9595 Six Pines Dr # 150, The Woodlands
- Rudras Foods at 205 A El Dorado Blvd, Friendswood
- Pythagoras at 14019 Pkwy Blvd 101, Sugar Land
- Project Pollo at 514 Mason Rd, Katy
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Pat Greer’s Kitchen at 412 W Clay St
- HS Green Fresh Food Kitchen at 5092 Richmond Ave
- Garden Kitchen at 10480 S Main St
- Flower Child at 1900 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands
- Epic Nutrition at 1418 N Loop 336 W #G, Conroe
- Healthy Habit Nutrition at 2407 W Parkwood Ave #100A, Friendswood
- Piada at 1930 Hwy 6, Sugar Land
- Citrus Blue Healthy Foods at 1315 W Grand Pkwy S # 114, Katy
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Get a great start to the day at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store at 14765 N Fwy
- Arnaldo Richards Picos at 3601 Kirby Dr
- Franks Grill at 4236 Hwy 6 N
- Dish Society at 5740 San Felipe St
Bakeries & Desserts
There will be of delicious breads and yummy desserts at these Houston bakeries:
- Rustika Cafe & Bakery at 3237 SW Fwy
- Cakes U Crave at 4821 LJ Pkwy #40
- Dessert Gallery at 3600 Kirby Dr # D
- Three Brothers Bakery at 4036 S Braeswood Blvd
- The Village Bakery Houston at 4509 Kelvin Dr
Donuts
For a morning sugar rush consider one of these donut shops:
- Glazed the Doughnut Cafe at 1333 Old Spanish Trail St
- Christys Donuts Kolaches at 1103 W Gray St
- Hugs & Donuts at 1901 N Shepherd D
- Shipley DoNuts at 3932 N Main St
- Morningstar at 4721 N Main St
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Fat Cat Creamery at 1901 N Shepherd Dr #3
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at 1111 Dairy Ashford Rd
- Marble Slab Creamery at 13706 NW Fwy
- Sweet Bribery at 250 W 19th St #E
- Cloud 10 Creamery at 711 Heights Blvd
Cafes
Here are some good cafes where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Niko Nikos Greek and American Cafe and Bakery at 1040 W Sam Houston Pkwy
- Barnabys Cafe at 1801 Binz St
- Empire Cafe at 1732 Westheimer Rd
- The Toasted Yolk Cafe at 15135 N Fwy
Smoothies & Juices
Enjoy a tasty and healthy drink when visiting a smoothie and juice bar:
- Glorias Latin Cuisine at 2616 Louisiana St
- Island Grill Bunker Hill Rd at 979 Bunker Hill Rd
- Blue Ocean Smoothies at 3645 Cypress Creek Pkwy
- Nourish Juice Bar at 1000 W Gray St
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- Anvil Bar & Refuge at 1424 Westheimer Rd
- Lei Low at 6412 N Main St
- Woosters Garden at 3315 Milam St
- Boheme at 307 Fairview St
Breweries & Sports Bars
When the big game is on or to try out some new beers visit one of these breweries or sports bars:
- 8th Wonder Brewery at 202 Dallas St
- Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co at 2101 Summer St
- Brash Brewing at 508 W Crosstimbers St
- Under the Radar Brewery at 1506 Truxillo St
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Austin
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In San Antonio
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In Dallas & Ft Worth
- Find Your Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner In New Orleans
Enjoy Eating at the Best Houston Restaurants
You just read about a whole lot of delicious food options and are probably ready to eat soon. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even learned about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the Houston!