Any ladies and gentlemen in this arena in Houston - leads to a "foodie" question.

[angelinadream]

It seems this is a national thread. That's lovely. New people to meet when traveling. As a self proclaimed "foodie" any favorite restaurants you love that can be found in any city?

[Guest092514]

in San Antonio: Il Sono, Le Frit, Cioa are my favorites. If you came to San Antonio would love to take you but since I know the people that would not be too intelligent!!

[BS73]

So, where do you suggest eating in Houston ?

[Sisyphus]

Originally Posted by BS73

So, where do you suggest eating in Houston ?

It depends upon what you like....

Steak? The original Pappa's on Westheimer just outside the Galleria

Seafood? RedFish...off the 249 feeder road outside Beltway 8 (actually a little further out than that but I can't recall the name of the cross street)

Sushi? Kaneyama on Westheimer just inside Gessner

Americana? Mark's on Westheimer just inside 610

[Eden_Monet]

In New Jersey ... Big Fish!

top tier seafood and great upscale atmosphere

[TexTushHog]

Originally Posted by BS73

So, where do you suggest eating in Houston ?

I think that Mark's is unquestionably Houston's best restaurant for fine dining.

[SeeyaSoon]

Best steak in Houston...Killen's Steak House.

[Guest050715-1]

Steak - Brenner's Steak House on I-10
Itallian - Tradional - Vinoteca / American Style - Maggiano's
Mex-Mex - Hugo's or Pico's
Tex-Mex - Pappasito's
Seafood - Truluck's
American - Mark's like Sys said and Frank's Chop House
Breakfast - The Breakfast Klub

That's all I can think of off the top of my head.

[Sydneyb]

Wine Bar: I love Cova on Washington (and there is a difference - not recommending the one on Kirby) -- just had a ZD Cabernet and a mushroom risotto with red wine reduction and mushrooms and braised short ribs. YUM! Great, affordable, food and service. I'm just a fan of Cova: Oporto is a close second - great tapas and wine...

BRC: Big Red Cock (get your mind out of the gutter - they have a big ole rooster out front). A grilled cheese sandwich to DIE for. braised ribs are involved. There is a trend here ;-) The Crab hushpuppies need to be eaten when melt-in-your-mouth hot.

Italian: vinoteca is great; owned by the more upscale Damarco, which is arguably the best restaurant in Houston, they also own Dolce Vita - which, at the lower end, has the most fun moitos in town.

Resturant Cavour is an 8 table Italian restaurant that is not to be missed - or soon forgotten....probably better than Damarco; but at that level, its all good....

Sushi: 400 Sage is amazing Sushi. I didn't even LIKE sushi until I found this place; while its pricey, its my local "go to" resturant, even if I don't crave sushi (never thought I WOULD crave sushi before Sage!). The owner is selective about her food and picks her fish daily - she rejects what doesn't meet her high standards - and it shows.

Pesce. Solidly good and too expensive. But really, really good.

Best Pork Chop in Houston is Perry's. Damn good. Great wine list and steaks...

Fancy Food: Marks. I didn't love it, but it seems to be on everyone's list and it IS good....

Max's Wine Dive; Fun combo;'s - think champagne and fried chicken or buffalo burger sliders that ROCK with a good pinot noir available by the glass.

I love Lulings BBQ sauce. Always avoid the sausage, but the sauce, with the brisket or ribs on a piece of parchment paper, eating outside so my dog can have the leftovers....just damn good stuff.


I love great food. Welcome to Houston!

[whitechocolate]

I have culinary and hospitality training as well as being a chocolatier. I am from Houston but really eat out as I love cooking and love eating healthy. Angelina, with that sexy body, you must be watching your diet very carefully. A little chocolate daily though is a good thing in lots of ways.

[angelinadream]

Dark chocolate every night. The ladies in my family have been eating a small bit every night as long as I can recall.

[whitechocolate]

Angelina, the key with dark chocolate is portion control. Daily consumption is wonderful for both body and mind. Too much can lead to weight gain. I would say an once a day is ideal and let it melt on your tongue so you can enjoy the full texture and flavor before you swallow.