A strong selection of European small plates await at this laid-back Heights favorite, ranging from a dutch baby pancake with ricotta to marinated mussels served with calico beans and bonito aioli. As far as the larger dishes are concerned, consider the bolognese lasagna with pickled collards, or the restaurant’s famed French cheeseburger, which is smothered in raclette cheese.

Feges’s menu includes boudin, brisket, and pulled pork, but what makes it special is that it goes far beyond the barbecue staples. There’s top-notch sides like Moroccan-spiced carrots, spiced cracklins, and pimento mac and cheese, plus sandwiches and wings, and a wide selection of adult beverages, including $10 frozen margaritas. The restaurant also offers entire racks of ribs and vacuum-sealed slabs of brisket to go, so if you go home empty-handed, that’s on you.

Malaysian street food, like roti canai and satay skewers, is the star at this casual Katy dining destination, but the options are wide-ranging. Chef Alex Au-Yeung’s curry-sauced crawfish is big and juicy, and dishes like sizzling black pepper beef, Hainanese chicken with a trio of sauces for dipping, and grilled whole snapper in sambal sauce shine every single time.

At this James Beard Award-nominated modern Vietnamese restaurant in the Sixth Ward, chefs Christinia Ha and Tony Nguyen pay homage to both their heritage and their Texas home with dishes like smoked beef rib flat rice noodles made with 44 Farms ribs, or lemongrass-buttermilk fried chicken with pandan rice, pickled cucumber, beef tallow aioli, and hot satay honey.

Visit this bustling food hall and you’re bound to encounter the many walks of Houston life and cuisine thanks to dozens of food stalls. From a blend of West African foodways at ChòpnBlọk with heartwarming curry rice bowls, budget-friendly sushi, decadent cakes at Lucy Pearl’s, and Filipino cuisine at Soy Pinoy, there’s something for everyone.

Founded in 1973, this iconic Tex-Mex neighborhood spot’s claim to fame is introducing the country to fajitas. Enjoy sizzling platters of its take on this signature dish, plus queso flameado and mango-habanero margaritas for a truly Houston Tex-Mex feast.

Though Tex-Mex is an obvious Houston favorite, James Beard Award-winning chef Hugo Ortega explores another form Mexican cuisine through the region of Oaxaca at this Downtown destination. Consider the memelas, served with roasted pork rib and tomatillo-avocado sauce, or a crispy tlayuda topped with grilled skirt steak and mole negro.

Pizaro’sis serious about Neapolitan pizza — so serious that it earned certification from the prestigious Vera Pizza Napoletana organization, which governs “authentic” pies from the region. Keep it classic with a margherita pie, or order the Calabrese, topped with pepperoni, sopressata, fresh mozzarella, and Parmesan.

一個已知的休斯頓的最愛,以至於流行歌星Dua Lipa paid a visit,Nancy’s Hustleoffers intriguing cuisine, like a “pickle party” served with Spanish chorizo and cheese and the famous griddled Nancy cakes served with butter and soaked trout roe. Be sure to try the grilled golden tilefish served with roasted beets and confit fennel, or squid ink linguine and Gulf shrimp in fermented chili butter.

Indecisive eaters will have a field day at this trendy brunch hot spot, which showcases spins on cuisines from around the world all on one menu and a host of cocktails. Foray to the Caribbean with the jerk chicken and braised oxtails, to Asia with the jungle curry or soft shell crab pad Thai, or to Africa and the Mediterranean with beef cheek ravioli and Nigerian steak suya skewer with jollof rice. Whatever you do, start with the crab samosas.

Technically, Eater Young Gun Ryan LaChaine is operating two restaurants out of his Montrose space right now. The first, a pickup- and delivery-only spot called Louie’s, is a super fun sandwich shop serving up pizza subs, a riff on the classic Filet-o-Fish, and of course, LaChaine’s famed butter burger sliders. There’s also an excellent menu from Riel, boasting a Korean “crunch wrap” stuffed with blackened rice and skirt steak, mushroom empanadas, and crawfish rolls.

This reservation-only tasting menu restaurant highlights a different region of the Mediterranean roughly every quarter. The restaurant previously captivated diners with the cuisines of Andalusia and Murcia in Southern Spain. And this past spring, March staff brought diners to the historic region of Occitania, which spans the South of France. Its reinterpretations of classics include bouillabaisse, a seafood stew; cassoulet; and a mont blanc dessert with creme puffs reminiscent of the Alps.

Home to one of Houston’s best oyster bars, this River Oaks favorite is known for its stunning plated dishes like hearth-roasted octopus, cacio e pepe spaghettini showered in grana padano cheese, and bearnaise-slathered steaks.

Don’t let the line out the door intimidate you — the chicken and waffles at this legendary Houston breakfast joint are a must, delivering the perfect balance of sweet and salty. With a stamp of approval from Beyonce, this Midtown staple is a casual spot for crispy catfish and grits, cheesy breakfast sandwiches, and an excellent eggs Benedict served on a biscuit.

This lounge-y Montrose spot tucked away in a neighborhood next to the Menil, serves vibes unlike any other place in Houston. With a massive vinyl collection, diners might hear anything from Wu-Tang to Lee Fields to Nas, making this the perfect place to start — or end — a night. Executive chef Jeff Potts delivers compelling dishes like red kuri squash with chili oil and goat cheese mousse, duck confit with bruleed figs, mussels, beef tartare, and a not-so-basic chicken sandwich, along with a creative roster of rum, gin and rye cocktails. The atmosphere is enhanced by the bar’s massive in-house vinyl collection, which focuses on 90s hip hop, African jazz, and more.

This Montrose mainstay is slinging some truly compelling dishes perfect for a first foray back into the city’s dining scene. The menu here changes frequently, but expect plates like super-fresh raw oysters, and the decadent“Freak in the Sheets” pasta, a squid ink lasagna filled with king crab, uni butter, and smoked trout roe.

From the owners of Pit Room, Candente expertly taps into Houston’s love of barbecue and Tex-Mex, with dreamy smoked brisket enchiladas and nachos, flavorsome fajitas, and homemade salsas and chili con queso that will keep you asking for more chips. Be sure to get the full experience by dining out on the patio with a frozen margarita or brandy and fruit-infused sangria in hand.

廚師Manabu Hori Horiuchi的不斷變化menu features fresh fish flown in almost daily from Japan, with dishes like lobster and crab ramen, fried green tomatoes with kimchi aioli, and uni chawanmushi, tender egg custard that packs a punch of briny flavor. Sushi-wise, choose from a wide variety of maki rolls, or splurge for the full omakase experience.

Founded as one of Houston’s first vegetarian-friendly restaurants in 1972, theHobbit Cafeis still serving up veggie-packed eats, massive burgers, and fresh dishes like gazpacho, tropical chicken salad and mezze platters in a quirky old house dedicated to the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Over the years the Hobbit has also gained a reputation for its wide selection of craft beers. Not a drinker? Try a fruit-packed smoothie instead.

Boasting dishes like peach cobbler pancakes, flatbread pizzas, and its fan-favorite chik’n fried shrooms and grits, drizzled with either a hot honey syrup or “Trill” remoulade sauce, this vegan spot delivers a vibe that has attracted locals and visitors alike, including H-Town native Lizzo. While you’re there, be sure to grab a coffee and peruse its vinyl collection for the perfect soundtrack to take home.

Serving up an extensive menu with everything from burgers to breakfast tacos in the Third Ward,Sparkle’sis a favorite of famous Houstonians like rapper Paul Wall. Keep it classic with the excellent chili cheeseburger, or consider a pork chop sandwich paired with one of Sparkles’s frozen daiquiris as a real lunchtime splurge.

Dishing out smoked turkey legs stuffed with everything from crawfish mac and cheese to dirty rice, Turkey Leg Hut has become a favorite of celebrities like Snoop Dogg and locals alike. Though waiting in line — listening to music and watching the flashy cars pass by — is somewhat of a rite of passage, Houstonians know the drill. Avoid a long wait by going for lunch on a weekday.

One of the best Indo-Pak restaurants in Texas — and the country —Himalayais a Houston icon. The sit-down restaurant offers crispy, chef Kaiser Lashkari’s menu of innovative dishes, including his spice-ladened fried chicken and hunter’s beef — essential Space City meals, and an unbeatable daily lunch special for $9.

With five Houston area locations, including outposts in Katy and Sugar Land,Malamakes it easy to eat some of the city’s best Sichuan cuisine. Everything from DIY dan dan noodles to mapo tofu is on the menu, along with tons of additional options like red oil dumplings, cucumber salad, and dry-fried peanuts and tofu.

Founded by three Alief natives, this Bellaire smokehouse is where Asian flavors and Texas barbecue techniques collide. Try favorites like the pork ribs, togarashi smoked chicken, and gouda mac and cheese in-house. Alternatively, place a bulk order of pork belly burnt ends, jalapeno-cheddar sausage, brisket fried rice, and ambrosia salad. Advance orders require a minimum of five pounds of meat, and must be placed 48 hours in advance viaBlood Bros’swebsite.

Viet-Cajun crawfish is a distinctly Houston dish, and there’s no better place to find it than this James Beard Award-nominated spot in Asiatown. Big, juicy mudbugs are tossed in a spicy, buttery, garlicky sauce that will have even skeptical crawfish newbies coming back for more.

Whether Nigeria or Ghana makes the best jollof rice is up for debate, but this beloved Ghanaian restaurant, located off of Bissonnet Street and the Southwest Freeway, makes a strong case for having the best. Enjoy classics like goat pepper soup, beef stew, egusi soup, and cassava in a casual, convivial atmosphere.

Helen’s, the self-proclaimed “best Jamaican food in Houston,” serves up dishes like oxtails, curried goat, jerk wings, roti, and, the national dish of Jamaica, ackee and saltfish. They also offer a wide variety of tropical drinks including both sorrel and Jamaican soda.