Claw of Fame

Where to Get Your Crawfish Fix This Season

Our top spots for Cajun and Viet-Cajun and even some surprises in between.

02/11/2025 By Emma Balter, Sofia Gonzalez, and Mai Pham

Bad News

This Crawfish Season Will Be Scarce—and Expensive

As Houston food lovers gear up for their favorite time of year, they’re in for a rude awakening.

02/06/2024 By Meredith Nudo

Editor's Picks

Eat Your Way Through Uptown with These 9 Restaurants

Explore both classic cuisines and new takes in Houston's hottest dining destination this side of the Galleria.

04/17/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

Editor's Picks

The 10 Best Restaurants for Late-Night Nosh

For when need some grub to soak up the night's festivities (or you're just craving breakfast tacos at 1 a.m. — no judgment, we've been there).

03/21/2017 By Brooke Viggiano

The Crawfish Guide

Looking for Ways to Jazz Up Your Next Backyard Crawfish Boil?

We have five fun suggestions on how to build a better boil.

02/20/2017 By Katharine Shilcutt

The Crawfish Guide

Where Should Your Crawfish Be Sourced?

There are many reasons to stick with local mudbugs instead of imports.

02/20/2017 By Alice Levitt

The Essential Guide

The 13 Best Places to Get Cajun Crawfish in Houston

For when you want dive into a pound or eight of old-school Cajun mudbugs.

02/20/2017 By Robb Walsh

Buggin' Out

Beyond the Crawfish at a Seafood Restaurant

The best things to eat at crawfish restaurants aren't always crawfish.

03/17/2016 By Mai Pham