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The best restaurants in Houston

The restaurants thousands of diners rate highest.

18 places

The top 18

Restaurants with a proven following, ranked by our own engine.

  1. Provaré Houston4.8· 2.5kItalian · Westwood Grove

    1. Provaré Houston

    Trendy Italian-Creole spot with lively cocktails, shared plates, and events.
  2. Farmer's Fresh Meat4.7· 3.1kRestaurant · Wayside Village

    2. Farmer's Fresh Meat

    Neighborhood butcher and deli offering hand-cut meats, housemade sausages, and sandwiches.
  3. Uchi Houston4.7· 2.8kSushi · Avondale West

    3. Uchi Houston

    Upscale, inventive sushi and tasting menus with refined service and cocktails.
  4. Huynh Restaurant4.7· 2.6kVietnamese · East Downtown

    4. Huynh Restaurant

    Cozy Vietnamese spot serving bold coffee and classic family-style dishes.
  5. Spicy Girl4.7· 2.4kSichuan · Westmoreland

    5. Spicy Girl

    Lively Sichuan eatery serving authentic, spicy dishes and fast takeout/delivery.
  6. Eddie V's Prime Seafood4.7· 1.7kSeafood · Autumn Oaks

    6. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Upscale seafood and steakhouse with live jazz, craft cocktails, attentive service
  7. Tiny Champions4.7· 1.2kPizza · East Downtown

    7. Tiny Champions

    Lively neighborhood spot for wood-fired pies, craft beer, and relaxed outdoor seating.
  8. Henderson & Kane4.7· 1.2kBarbecue · Old Sixth Ward

    8. Henderson & Kane

    Laid-back barbecue spot with coffee, craft beer, and local wines.
  9. Fielding's Steak4.8· 430New American · Royden Oaks

    9. Fielding's Steak

    Upscale steakhouse with dry-aged cuts, extensive wine list, polished service.
  10. Niko Niko's4.6· 6.4kGreek · Hyde Park

    10. Niko Niko's

    Casual Greek cafe serving fresh classics, pastries, strong coffee, and friendly vibes.
  11. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ4.6· 5.7kYakiniku · Avondale East

    11. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Interactive tabletop yakiniku with wide meat selection, shareable plates, and drinks.
  12. Hugo's4.6· 4.0kMexican · Cherryhurst

    12. Hugo's

    Refined regional Mexican cuisine, handcrafted tortillas, tequila and wine in a romantic courtyard.
  13. Treebeards4.7· 659Restaurant · Downtown

    13. Treebeards

    Casual Southern smokehouse with courtyard seating, family-style plates and hearty BBQ
  14. Brennan's Houston4.6· 3.2kCreole · Courtlandt Place

    14. Brennan's Houston

    Elegant Creole and Cajun cuisine, craft cocktails, seafood specialties, historic upscale setting.
  15. Aladdin Mediterranean cuisine4.6· 2.9kMediterranean · Avondale West

    15. Aladdin Mediterranean cuisine

    Lively halal Lebanese spot for mezze, grilled meats, and aromatic teas.
  16. 1929 Po-Boy Kitchen4.7· 631Cajun · Old Sixth Ward

    16. 1929 Po-Boy Kitchen

    Lively Cajun and Creole spot serving hearty po’ boys, seafood, and cocktails.
  17. Eddie V's Prime Seafood4.7· 1.7kSeafood · Avalon Place

    17. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    Upscale seafood and steaks with live jazz, craft cocktails, and extensive wine.
  18. Barnaby's Cafe4.6· 2.2kRestaurant · Avondale West

    18. Barnaby's Cafe

    Cozy neighborhood spot serving hearty sandwiches and specialty coffee; casual, welcoming vibe.

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