Dining Out

Prime Cuts

The Most Unique Steakhouses in Houston

There are plenty of restaurants to choose from for a good cut of meat, but only so many of them are worth your money.

05/06/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

New Digs

Brennan’s Wants Its Reimagined Bar to Be Houston’s Hangout

The new space allows the fine-dining restaurant to host diners in a more casual way.

04/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

A Tavola

The Best Italian Restaurants Houston Has to Offer

Order a classic cacio e pepe or a creative pizza at one of these local spots.

04/22/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Reasons to Love Houston

Let's Play Houston Food Bingo

So many international cuisines are available right here in Houston.

04/01/2025 By Emma Balter

Sando Paradise

The Top Spots in Houston for a Great Sandwich

Whether you want a banh mi, po'boy, or a classic deli sub, these restaurants have you covered.

03/25/2025 By Claire Anderson, Sofia Gonzalez, and Brooke Viggiano

Hidden Fun

Finding These Houston Speakeasies Will Pay Off

Put your detective skills to the test to visit these fun restaurants and bars.

03/18/2025 By Megha McSwain and Daniel Renfrow

Changing the Game

Amrina Team Moves to Fast-Casual with New Midtown Concepts

They take the same care with the fried chicken at Pok Pok Po and the bowls, wraps, and salads at Bol as they do at their fine-dining Woodlands restaurant.

03/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Packin' Heat

The Best Places for a Hot Chicken Sandwich in Houston

The trend might have peaked, but that doesn’t stop these restaurants from serving the spiciest sandos in town.

02/25/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

The Classics

Inside the Century-Long History of Christie’s Seafood & Steaks

This restaurant with over 100 years of business in Houston and Galveston prompted its successor’s family to undergo a name change.

02/21/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Pie Town

Where to Enjoy the Best Slices of Pizza in Houston

Houston's newfound pizza scene has everything you could ask for.

02/18/2025 By Daniel Renfrow and Emma Balter

Crawdaddies

The Best Places in Houston for Viet-Cajun Crawfish

This fusion food with Vietnamese and Louisiana roots has become the new standard in the Bayou City.

02/11/2025 By Mai Pham and Timothy Malcolm

Slam Dunk

The Best Sports Bars in Houston to Cheer on Your Team

Houston sports might disappoint from time to time, but that doesn't stop us from supporting them at our favorite bars.

02/04/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

Soup Time

Houston's Best Phở Restaurants

A steaming bowl of noodle soup is great to cure the cold weather blues or a gnarly hangover.

01/28/2025 By Mai Pham and Sofia Gonzalez

Weekend Feast

Great Restaurants for Dim Sum in Houston

From traditional pushcart service to holes-in-the-wall, you can satisfy your cravings any day of the week.

12/31/2024 By Emma Balter and Mai Pham

The Classics

At Cleburne Cafeteria, It’s All in the Family

A Houston fixture for more than 80 years, the restaurant is built on commitment to quality, community, and many, many turkey plates.

11/22/2024 By Elisabeth Carroll Parks

Turkey Time

Restaurants That Will Be Open for Dine-in This Thanksgiving

Let these Houston-area spots take away the hassle of the holiday with their Thanksgiving menus.

11/15/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Heatin' Up

Test Your Spice Tolerance at These Houston Thai Restaurants

Authentic specialties, familiar favorites, fusion dishes...the city is flush with great Thai food.

10/25/2024 By Timothy Malcolm and Daniel Renfrow

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.

10/22/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Emma Balter

Under the Sea

Our Favorite Spots in Houston for Gulf Seafood

The city’s restaurants offer Gulf oysters galore, shrimp and crab cooked all the ways, Cajun favorites, and then some.

10/09/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez, Emma Balter, and Timothy Malcolm

Midnight Munchies

Satisfy Your Late-Night Hunger with These Houston Restaurants

These hot spots serve all the night owls out there.

09/30/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

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