So much can happen in a short time. Blink, and you might miss the additions to this city’s food scene—whether the game-changers that are remaking our gustatory landscape, or the hip neighborhood spots elevating comfort classics so well, they’re jammed on Tuesday nights. At, like, five. The 39 restaurants featured here represent the best of the best to arrive in Bayou City over the past year. Each demands attention despite having entered a packed field of purveyors of good things to eat, in a town that knows its food. Taken together, these newcomers show that there’s never been a better time to eat in Houston than at this very moment.
Houston’s Food Scene Has Never Been Better
Okay, we were denied James Beard Awards in 2019. But as the incredible new restaurants we've featured this year attest, we’re writing our own history, and lucky Houston diners are the better for it.
The 20 Best Things We Ate in Houston This Year
These dishes from 20 new restaurants are already Houston classics.
The Perfect Heights Food Crawl
Four new restaurants in one night? Oh, it can be done.
The 6 Best New Breakfast and Dessert Spots
Wake up and wind down at these eateries.
4 Houston Chefs to Watch Out For
These culinary stars share their thoughts on their awesome year—and what they've planned for year two.
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