Though some Houstonians, with our abundance of independent, locally owned eateries, think twice about eating at chain restaurants, a night out at Nobu is a no-brainer. A joint venture by Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro, this international chain restaurant is more than a name-dropping sensation (but hey, we get it). Try the black cod miso, Nobu oysters, or the omakase, the chef’s tasting menu, for the full Nobu experience.