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Goode Company Barbeque
Neighborhood: West University

5109 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Christopher S. writes: Oh, man...

There are three things I really look forward to when coming to Houston: drinking at Boondoggles, shooting guns, and eating ribs from the Goode Company.

Well, I haven't gone shooting or drinking yet, but I went for some ribs the second night…

Fogo De Chao Churrascaria
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

8250 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Dolph W. writes: If, after reading all the previous 5-star reviews, you don't feel an urge to feast in this meaty paradise, allow me to take a more graphically persuasive approach:

For those who find sex an apt metaphor for a culinary experience, dining at Fogo de…

Mai's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

3403 Milam St
Houston, TX 77002

Fayza E. writes: Mai's Restaurant might be named after the owners' daughter, but Mai's is exactly how I like my men - spicy, efficient, and imperfect. Which, in and of itself, makes Mai's pretty damn near perfection.

Once you realize that parking is no trouble at…

Brasil
Neighborhood: Montrose

2604 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006

julie p. writes: The first dozen times I came here it was always on a Friday or Saturday night to have a drink with buddies. Because some in our group wanted coffee and others wanted alcohol, this was the perfect place for both. The atmosphere is very laid back,…

Chuy's
Neighborhood: River Oaks, Upper Kirby

2706 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Fayza E. writes: My loins quiver when I think of Chuy's. Nothing in the Houston area has been able to top the racing pulse that Chuy's is able to produce. Chuy's is the equivalent of a full-blown foodgasm.

If I ever made the blanket statement that the Tex-Mex genre…

Mission Burritos
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2245 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77098

Kim P. writes: Screw Chipotle. Screw Freebirds. Screw Qdoba.

Stand in line. Regular size flour tortilla. Steak. Rice. Pinto Beans. Green tomatillo sauce. Shredded cheese. Pico. Jalapeno Ranch and/or Queso. Guacamole. You're done, wrap it up.

Grab a Shiner from…

Ragin Cajun
Neighborhood: Highland Village

4302 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77027

Cory O. writes: Okay, so after reading all the reviews for Ragin Cajun, I knew we'd have to check it out this crawfish season. Sure enough, we started seeing all the crawfish signs going up and it wasn't long before the hubby was begging for a night of little…

Hobbit Cafe
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2243 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77098

Jennifer H. writes: Yea I'm in ... btw what kind of food do Hobbits eat? Word.

I currently live in Austin but fam is in Houston and somehow we always eat here on any weekend visit. Why do you drag me here folks? Oh because you want to cater to me as I'm visiting ... and…

Hugo's
Neighborhood: Montrose

1602 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006

Fayza E. writes: A pescetarian and a carnivore went to Hugo's for dinner, based upon all the hype they'd heard on the fantastic aspects of Hugo's, and the rumor that it's "the only authentic Mexican food in town."

As a result, the pescetarian (ahem, yours truly) and…

The Chocolate Bar
Neighborhood: Montrose

1835 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77098

Fayza E. writes: Chocolate, chocolate, everywhere!

Sure, I know that's what you assume The Chocolate Bar would be all about. But you really have no idea. There's chocolate lining the walls, chocolate on islands in the middle of the store, chocolate in glass cases -…

Mark's American Cuisine
Neighborhood: Montrose

1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

Cory O. writes: Um, yeah, best restaurant in town. That I've been to. But I've seen my share of delicious restaurants and I will say that the food here is near perfection.

Some great things that they did right (and are to be expected at a restaurant of this…

Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe
Neighborhood: Montrose

2520 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Fayza E. writes: Aside from the fact that I really enjoy saying, "Niko Niko's" a cajillion times fast, Niko Niko's is fresh and delicious Mediterranean food. It's light, it's fulfilling, it's just what I'm looking for, on most days. I mean, this is coming from the…

The Breakfast Klub
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

3711 Travis St
Houston, TX 77002

Fayza E. writes: For a place that's famed for its combination of wings and waffles, you'd think I'd have extreme problems achieving gastronomic satisfaction at The Breakfast Klub. But honestly, I will posit a guess that I left more satisfied than the carnivores of…

Star Pizza
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2111 Norfolk St
Houston, TX 77098

Dolph W. writes: I first encountered the term "over-Yelped" when reading Martin W's ( http://www.yelp.com/us... ) review of Zuni Cafe in SF. The description fit Zuni perfectly because it had been bombarded by 381 reviews at the time of this writing. In the less…

Kim Son Restaurant
Neighborhood: Eastwood

2001 Jefferson Street
Houston, TX 77003

Jolyn R. writes: My ex-husband just had a baby with his new girlfriend. So I took my kids to St. Joseph's to see their new baby brother. Is this TMI? Too Jerry Springer-ish?

On the way home, I really really needed a drink and something great to eat. My kiddos idea of…

Frenchy's Chicken
Neighborhood: MacGregor

3919 Scott Street
Houston, TX 77004

Kim T. writes: When I was growing up in Houston, there were several Frenchy's Chicken restaurants around town. I used to live within walking distance of the one on Shepherd and Colquitt and me and my roommates practically lived there. This location is the only…

Ruggles Cafe Bakery
Neighborhood: West University

2365 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

henry w. writes: WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING.... you must get this.

All the other desserts are kind of ordinary. In fact they probably get jealous from time to time and try to murder the white chocolate bread pudding. Save our friend by coming here and ordering it…

Taste of Texas
Neighborhood: Memorial

10505 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Dolph W. writes: The true Taste of Texas is meat
And beef lovers crave some to eat.
So, serve a filet
With which she can play
Then smile as she downs that thick treat.

Playing with your food might best be done in a private setting, but Taste of Texas certainly…

La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5015 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Irene F. writes: No it's not the best of French fare, but this place manages to satisfy for lunch. Themushroom soup was awesome, albeit rather heavy (go for a cup rather than a bowl if you're watching your girlish figure). The prices are decent, the atmosphere is…

Spanish Flower Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: The Heights

4701 N Main St
Houston, TX 77009

Teresa T. writes: Based on the previous 5 star reviews...that this "Tex-Mex" restaurant has been awarded. I had to check it out for myself...and INDEED this restaurant deserves 5 stars!!! The one "four" star rating they received...must have come from a tough…

Agora
Neighborhood: Montrose

1712 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Fayza E. writes: ALERT: This is NOT a coffeehouse! Not at night, anyway.

Just because a place serves coffee does not mean that it is a "coffeehouse." To wit, not one person that I observed yesterday evening was drinking coffee, me included. I'm guessing it is…

Yia Yia Mary's Pappas Greek Kitchen
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Rice Military

4747 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77056

Laura R. writes: This is my favorite stop when in Houston (which, considering the city, isn't all that often). Yia Yia Mary's is almost worth the trip within itself.

Located right near the Galleria, the location is convenient. The waitstaff is always very courteous…

Thelma's Barbque
Neighborhood: Eastwood

1020 Live Oak St
Houston, TX 77003

Michael S. writes: For my money the best BBQ brisket in the world. Thelma hails from New Orleans but I find not much in the way of creole influence in the meat or the sauce. It is Texas-style sweet/spicy with a perfect smoke ring and crisp black burnt ends at the…

Nippon Japanese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Museum District

4464 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: I hope this isn't the best sushi in Houston. The rolls and nigiri were a bit better than average and for the price it's not a bad deal but the fish didn't overwhelm. The toro and unagi were okay but I wouldn't go as far as calling either fresh and…

La Tapatia Taqueria
Neighborhood: Museum District

1749 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77098

Cory O. writes: I just like saying the name. . .Tapatia Taqueria, Tapatia Taqueria, Tapatia Taqueria. You try saying it three times fast!

Okay, name aside, this place was solid. The food was good, though nothing to blow your mind. Just good ol' Mexican food with…

Rickshaw
Neighborhood: River Oaks, Upper Kirby

2810 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Michael B. writes: What a wonderful "little" sushi restaurant. Okay...not that little and the inside decor is not what you would expect by looking at it from the outside of the strip mall.

Me and two girls went here for lunch. I had sushi recently, but the girls hadn't…

Shiva Indian Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

2514 Times Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Fayza E. writes: Where's Rhonda when you need her? HELP ME, RHONDA! My mouth is still watering this morning from my delicious, excellent, outstanding Shiva dinner last night! HELP!

I'm honestly don't think I'm able to form highly coherent sentences about Shiva yet.…

IKEA

7810 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Cory O. writes: After hearing about IKEA for years (my friends used to drive to Houston just to furnish their apartment), I finally made the plunge and checked it out. Wow. When we pulled into the parking lot, I knew it was going to be huge, but I was not prepared…

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2410 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77098

Little Miss Sunshine B. writes: My ode to pappadeaux:

Pappadeaux, oh how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee for the baked potatoes that are loaded with goodies, I love thee for the gumbo that taste as if it's from my mother's kitchen. I love thee for the…

Onion Creek
Neighborhood: The Heights

3106 White Oak Dr
Houston, TX 77007

Lisa A. writes: 10 Interesting Facts About Onion Creek:

1. They make a crappy chili cheese dog. Yes, it's cheap but it's also tastes weird and they use that skinny, shredded processed cheese that doesn't amount to a hill of beans.
2. Their order station is a…

New York Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place, West University

2250 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Lisa A. writes: After calling all over town to see who has prosciutto as a pizza ingredient (I was denied by Star Pizza (ahem), Romano Flying Pizza and Late Night Pies, I finally got hold of New York Pizzeria. I'm giving them one extra star because they prosciutto…

Benihana
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

1318 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002

Cory O. writes: Yes, it is a chain, but it is a sure fire crowd pleaser so you have to give them credit for that. The whole dinner and a show thing is always fun--especially if the people you're with are boring (it was the staple in Alaska to go there with large…

Brown Bag Deli
Neighborhood: Montrose

2036 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Fayza E. writes: Why am I keeping Jason's Deli in business on a weekly basis when there's the ridiculously tasty Brown Bag Deli right around the corner? Although tiny in seating space, the food here packs a big punch for a small price.

As is indicated by the…

Ocean Palace Restaurant
Neighborhood: Alief

11215 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072

Kim T. writes: I first visited Ocean Palace with a class I was taking at Leisure Learning. Dorothy Huang (the egg roll lady from Central Market) does a class where you meet for dim sum at Ocean Palace and then go over to Hong Kong Market to learn how to pick out…

Churrasco's
Neighborhood: Montrose

2055 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Fayza E. writes: When I heard this place was known for its steak, I inwardly groaned. Damnit to hell, I don't eat steak! But a company dinner brought me here, and thus, I had to make the best of it. Which began with making sure my glass of wine was never empty,…

Frenchie's
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1041 Nasa Rd
Houston, TX 77297

Christopher S. writes: Ah, it's a pleasant treat to come to this part of Houston and dine at a quality Italian restaurant. My colleagues from Johnson Space Center always take me here. I say, "But I want something light for lunch!" They always respond, "You can just get…

Taco Milagro
Neighborhood: River Oaks

2555 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77019

Michelle C. writes: I was here for an early lunch on a Sunday, so I can't comment on the scene here - we were pretty much the only people in the place. I tried the grilled fish tacos and they were very bland, even after being salted. I also poached a little of my…

Empire Cafe
Neighborhood: Montrose

1732 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Liz S. writes: I didn't know why the reviews for Empire were so bad until I saw that everyone had been eating the *food*. Silly Houstonians - you don't go to Empire for the food! It's just not that good! (Some of their soups are ok, but never order a sandwich or…

Mornings Kolaches
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

2402 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Walker S. writes: A kolache? What's that? And don't you think Texas is a strange place to look for a kolache? Actually, Texas is the perfect place to look for a kolache because Galveston is where the kolache first entered the U.S. Texas is not just big, it is…

Eatzi's Market & Bakery
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Rice Military

1702 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

henry w. writes: I love the bread products here.. They are always so fresh and yummy! I usually will get a sandwich, salad, pastry, or a dessert if i walk in here.. You'll see lots of European ppl in here b/c this is probably the only place that meets their standards…

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