Eat, Drink, Hou

What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Houston This Weekend: August 15

Dine like Astros star José Altuve, sip award-winning cocktails, and explore one of Houston’s coolest underground spaces.

08/15/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Houstonia Staff

Time to eat

The Ultimate Guide to Dining at Post Houston’s Food Market

Whether you're in the mood for sushi, a grilled cheese, savory pies, or fried chicken, this Houston food hall has you covered.

07/08/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez and Daniel Renfrow

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

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

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

Mudbug Crazy

What You Need to Know About When Crawfish Season Starts

Houstonians want to know: Is it time yet?!

02/05/2025 By Katharine Shilcutt 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

Family Portrait

Fung’s Kitchen Is Built on Generations of Hong Kong Expertise

Meet the prolific family behind the Houston restaurant famous for its Cantonese-style live seafood.

03/27/2024 By Emma Balter

Mudbugs

Your Complete Guide to Crawfish Season

Everything you need all in one place, from top restaurants to a history lesson.

02/23/2024 Edited by Emma Balter

All Tinned Up

Seacuterie Boards Are the Latest TikTok Food Trend

Canned fish is quickly usurping the humble charcuterie spread. Will Houstonians jump on the craze?

05/15/2023 By Daniel Renfrow

New Digs

Bungalow Is in a Soft Open Phase—Time to Make a Reservation

The new Downtown restaurant offers an elevated approach to surf and turf, with dishes like fried red snapper and filet mignon.

10/17/2022 By Shelby Stewart

FOOD CITY

What’s New in Food This Week

Agricole Hospitality to open a new Heights dive bar; upscale pop-ups at Bludorn and Golfstrømmen; and Phat Eatery is expanding into The Woodlands.

06/22/2022 By Daniel Renfrow

FRESH Catch

Best Seafood: Enjoy Coastal Cuisine at These 10 Restaurants

From meaty raw cuts to golden-fried shrimp baskets, go fish at these noteworthy seafood destinations.

05/18/2022 By Megha McSwain

Cultural Cuisine

Houstonia’s Guide To Dining for Black History Month

From cajun to West Indian cuisine, Houston's got it all.

02/09/2022 By Shelby Stewart and Daniel Renfrow

Fine Dining

Enjoy Unique Acadian Cuisine at Prey

The new restaurant takes over the former wine bar, Rise.

10/28/2021 By Shelby Stewart Edited by Stephanie Bartels

Smooches

Kiss Offers Upscale Ambiance and Cajun Cuisine

Find out about the latest restaurant to pop up in Sawyer Yards.

08/24/2021 By Kelsy Armstrong Edited by Shelby Stewart

First Look

Studewood Grill Heats up Heights with Steak and Seafood

A busy restaurant group hopes to attract all kinds of diners.

05/11/2021 By Timothy Malcolm

Raw Deals: Houston's 10 Best Oyster Bars

'Tis the season to indulge in oysters.

02/23/2021 By Katharine Shilcutt, Timothy Malcolm, and Rosemary Akpan

You'll Need a Glove

These Boudin Balls Are the Biggest of Them All

We only wish we knew about these orbs from the Stuffed Baked Potato Factory a couple years ago.

07/09/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Wild-Caught Alaskan Fish—Delivered to Your Door and Ready for the Grill

This third-generation family of fishermen delivers—with a discount through Houstonia.

05/07/2020