This new American restaurant, hidden among the retail shops on busy West 19th Street, is a reliable Heights go-to for a casual weekday meal or hearty weekend brunch. An emphasis is put on making dishes by hand, from-scratch. The result is thoughtfully prepared items like shrimp and crab risotto balls with charred green tomato relish, pan-seared artichoke salad with crispy capers, and coriander duck breast with butternut squash noodles.

這家餐廳可能是新的高度,但它joins a long list of restaurants operated by the Goodes, one of Houston’s iconic restaurant families known to deliver when it comes to barbecue and Tex-Mex. Like some of its sister restaurants, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina features margaritas, made-to-order guacamole, campechana, and Southern favorites like carnitas and redfish on the half-shell.

When it opened in 2019, Squable, from Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel, quickly made an impression on the neighborhood’s discerning diners. Find excellent dishes like the savory Dutch baby pancake with ricotta and the French cheeseburger showered in raclette, or consider an assortment of veggie-packed plates like roasted cauliflower or Greek-style gigante beans with fried feta.

Mico’s relaxed approach to dishing out a delicious fried chicken sandwich is much welcomed. Head to its Heights outpost to order tenders or a “sammich” topped with pickles, slaw, and Mico’s sauce. Decide whether you want your fries loaded or not, and then sit down and stay awhile at its shaded patio, sipping peach tea or downing banana pudding to offset the spice.

This glitzy Thai restaurant focuses on noodle dishes from four regions of Thailand, offering meals like ribbony pad see ew, and slow-cooked duck breast soup. Insider tip: Guests can shop Kin Dee’s dishware collection, which includes the very same hand-painted plates, bowls, cups used in the restaurant.

With locations in Austin and Dallas, Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole opened the third iteration of their popular Asian smokehouseon West 11th Street in February, and it has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. Visitors can kick off a meal with a frozen cocktail or wine on tap, before indulging in hearty plates like chicken karaage, char siu pork belly, and the popular smoked beef brisket.

在本伯格的鄉村意大利餐廳,小心ttention is paid to sourcing quality ingredients directly from Italy, resulting in a menu of full-flavored pizzas and pastas, fragrant with fruity olive oil and rich cheese. Start strong with a bread basket loaded with ciabatta and semolina, then move on to refreshing crudo and a peppery serving of cacio e pepe.

The colorful plates at this Vietnamese restaurant are intended to be sharable, but if you decide to hog a few to yourself, no judgment. Get the table started with the crispy fried egg rolls, Pandan fried okra, and the summer rolls, which are served with a sweet peanut butter and jelly sauce, and consider the Vietnamese grilled pizza or BX tacos — coconut crepes stuffed with calamari, shrimp, and pork belly. Look no further than one of the restaurants whimsical cocktails served in festive glasses with tropical garnishes for an Insta-worthy moment.

Early birds and late risers alike are welcome at this Heights diner where breakfast is served all day, every day. The French toast, made with egg and cream custard-soaked challah topped with fresh berries, is hard to beat. But if you’re not in a breakfast mood, spring for a comfort classic like chicken fried steak or meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Chef Travis Lenig’s eatery is the Heights destination for seafood enthusiasts, but that’s not all that’s on offer. If you’re not in the mood for crispy Alabama catfish or she-crab soup, go for the fried chicken piccata, presented with garlic mash, green beans, and lemon caper butter. Save room for dessert — Lenig’s chocolate Alabama stack cake is legendary.

The Pucha brothers are at the helm of this modern eatery where classic French cuisine is met with flavors inspired by the brothers’ Ecuadorian heritage. Find indulgences like burgundy escargots in espelette garlic butter and seafood-filled bouillabaisse, not to mention shrimp ceviche, wagyu beef empanadas, and the ultra-decadent baked Alaska with Ecuadorian coffee ice cream.

This Heights bar, named after the 2002 Justin Lin movie of the same name, has rapidly become one of the city’s finest places to grab a casual drink and dinner. Swing by for one of Houston’s best weekend brunches, or dig into a party melt — chef Justin Yu’s riff on a patty melt that’s crusted with crispy cheese — during the week.

ThisAustin transplantoffers Filipino dishes and fusion bites like chicken adobo, lumpia, pork sisig, and even icy, fruity halo-halo, made with local favorite, Amy’s ice cream, served alongside a menu of creative cocktails in a hybrid indoor/outdoor space.

This charming restaurant churns out piping hot pizza and Italian fare made from fresh produce that’s grown in its very own onsite garden. When the weather is nice, that lush patio makes for a great place to enjoy a few cocktails or glasses of wine, alongside killer pasta dishes, pies, and freshly baked breads.

Since opening next door to its sister concept Coltivare last year, this eclectic bar from Agricole Hospitality has hardly had time to let its barstools cool. Crowds have been flocking in for a taste of cocktails like the Hillbilly Highball and the dulce de leche Old Fashioned, plus no-fuss bar snacks like pimento cheese with firecrackers, queso, and meat and vegan hot dogs. The bar’s funky decor, open-air patio, and pool table are also all reasons to venture in.