Dining Out

The 2026 Hit List

The Best New Houston Restaurants That Opened in 2026 (So Far)

With Houstonia editors’ seal of approval.

06/26/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Far Out

At Houston’s Jantra, Chef G Is Cooking from the Moon

The James Beard Award-winning Thai chef behind Street to Kitchen opens a new tasting menu restaurant without limits.

06/24/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley Photography by Bethany Ochs

New tables

The Newest Houston Restaurants Worth Adding to Your List Right Now

Spring has sprung, and so have the new restaurants: new yakitori, a Gulf Coast fisherman’s first restaurant, and a tasting menu from an acclaimed Thai chef.

05/27/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Taco Town

The 26 Best Tacos in Houston

Breakfast tacos, carne asada, cochinita pibil, and every Houston taco worth driving across town for.

04/27/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Sweet Tooth

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston Right Now

Stretchy booza, kulfi falooda, mangonadas, small-batch soft serve, and every Houston frozen treat worth the detour.

04/21/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Spring Soirée

The Houston Farm Dinner That Sells Out Every Year

Each spring, Musaafer chef Mayank Istwal trades his restaurant kitchen for a working farm, and the result is unlike any other dinner in Houston.

03/25/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Mudbugs

The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston Right Now

Mudbugs done Viet-Cajun, classic Louisiana style, and everything in between.

03/20/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Experimental Dining

Texas's Wildest Fine-Dining Restaurant Is Back

Chef David Skinner revives Eculent, with playful interactive dishes, a new Liquid Lab cocktail program, and an AI-powered dining experience.

03/11/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Family Dining

The Best Houston Restaurants for Kids and Families

These Houston restaurants keep both kids and grown-ups happy with patios, play space, and crowd-pleasing menus.

03/02/2026 By Brianna McClane

Fuel up

Where to Eat Near Houston’s NRG Stadium

There’s no reason to go to the Rodeo hungry.

02/26/2026 By Erica Cheng, Brittany Britto Garley, and Sofia Gonzalez

Table for One

Essay: Returning to the Houston Restaurants That Once Felt Like Ours

After a breakup, I returned to the Houston restaurants we once shared—and reclaimed them as my own.

02/11/2026 By Minh Truong

Culinary careers

Meet Houston’s Career Servers Who Made Restaurants and Hospitality Their Calling

Houston’s career servers have spent decades caring for diners, shaping restaurant culture, and turning service into a profession.

01/30/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Romance Is Served

Houston’s Most Romantic Restaurants for Date Night

These Houston dining rooms deliver atmosphere, standout food, and just enough drama for an unforgettable date.

01/26/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Touchdown

The Ultimate Game-Day Guide to Houston’s Best Sports Bars

From Christian’s Tailgate and Pitch 25 to Kirby Ice House, these Houston sports bars deliver big screens, cold beer, and game-day energy.

01/22/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Mardi Gras

The Best Places to Find King Cake in Houston

Houston bakeries are serving up classic New Orleans–style king cakes and creative twists for Mardi Gras.

01/07/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

The Restaurant Sprawl

Houston Chefs Are Redefining Dining in the Suburbs

Fine dining and chef-driven restaurants are spreading from Kemah to The Woodlands, giving suburban diners more than just chains.

01/02/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Where We’re Eating Now

Houston’s Best Restaurants: Our Top 50

Everyone has a list. Here's ours.

12/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Houstonia Staff

The classics

The Top 10 Classic Restaurants and Bars in Houston

These local spots are keeping Houston history alive.

12/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Chinese Comfort

Where to Find the Best Chinese Food in Houston

Houston’s Chinese food scene runs deep, with everything from fiery Sichuan dishes to Cantonese seafood and classic dim sum.

12/15/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Merry Meals

Where to Eat (or Order Takeout) This Christmas in Houston

Whether a takeout feast or a classic dine-in experience, these Houston restaurants are cooking holiday meals so you don’t have to.

12/10/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Houstonia Magazine

Dining Out

The Best New Houston Restaurants That Opened in 2026 (So Far)

At Houston’s Jantra, Chef G Is Cooking from the Moon

The Newest Houston Restaurants Worth Adding to Your List Right Now

The 26 Best Tacos in Houston

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Houston Right Now

The Houston Farm Dinner That Sells Out Every Year

The Best Crawfish Restaurants in Houston Right Now

Texas's Wildest Fine-Dining Restaurant Is Back

The Best Houston Restaurants for Kids and Families

Where to Eat Near Houston’s NRG Stadium

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