Classic Kitchen
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9888 Bellaire Blvd Ste 106
Houston, TX 77036

Shao-Tai W. writes: When it comes to food, I talk about Taiwan way too much - and here's why.  Growing up in Houston, our family never ate out.  Considering my mom and grandma are world-class cooks, we never had to.  But then I moved to Taipei in 2003 to teach English…

Kim's Hair & Nail Studio
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place

2431 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Bex F. writes: I did the big haircut here, anxious and unsure what I was going to walk out with.  The woman there quelled my fears and has twice made my hair look great despite it's natural wavey cowlick.

And for $25, it's much more affordable than the village or…

Twin Woks

11155 Huffmeister Rd
Houston, TX 77065

Chris K. writes: Best damn fried rice period.  

Located in a small shopping center in Cypress, there is probably nothing that would draw you to this place other than a craving for Chinese food and the memory of the name as you passed by before.

Walking inside, you will…

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

2800 North Terminal Road -Terminal E
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston, TX 77032

Dennis C. writes: Bush Intercontinental's Terminal E makes frequent flights into Houston bearable.  The best dining in Continental Airlines' fancy terminal is Pappadeaux's.  Yeah, it's a chain...but we all know that normal rules of life outside the airport universe…

Avalon Diner
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2417 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Virginia O. writes: I've been going to Avalon since I was in my mother's womb and fortunately, it has not changed much at all.  It's your basic no-nonsense, no-frills diner.  The best diner burgers in town, you know, the thin kind with lots of lettuce, mustard, mayo and…

RainDrop Chocolate
Neighborhood: River Oaks, Midtown

810 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Liz S. writes: Why didn't someone tell me about this place??  This store blows all other local chocolatiers' offerings right out of the water.

1. Handmade truffles and other tasty chocolates
I spoke with Don for a while about his methods, and he is a man devoted to…

The Maple Leaf Pub
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

514 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77006

Gary H. writes: Cool sports bar.  We went there last night to watch hockey.  They have several flat-panel TVs mounted on the walls, several choices of draft beer as well as lots of bottled beer and mixed drinks. There are dart boards and a hockey game machine and…

Amazon Grill

9600 Westheimer Suite 100
Off Gessner
Houston, TX 77063

John B. writes: We love Amazon.  Great happy hour specials.  Great food.  Try it.

Kanomwan
Neighborhood: Eastwood

736 1/2 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023

Fully F. writes: ts on Telephone road in Houston...so if you want to give it a try it has my hearty recommendation...but if you do go there are some things to keep in mind.

1) They will give you a paper number when you come in. For the Love of God do not allow your…

The State Bar and Lounge
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

909 Texas St
Second floor of Rice Lofts
Houston, TX 77002

Greg G. writes: I am a huge fan of the state bar and I cannot tell you exactly why.  The prices aren't great, service is less than phenomenal, and you can't even put your feet on the table.

But I just feel classy when I order a high priced scotch and sit in the dim…

Hilton Americas
Neighborhood: Downtown

1600 Lamar St
Houston, TX 77010

Cindy L. writes: I just wanted to add to the reviews.  I agree that the place is excellent for conferences... It's a huge venue, but everything is run very smoothly and it's certainly a classy joint.  I was impressed with the quality, quanity, and variety of the food…

Oporto Cafe
Neighborhood: Greenway

3833 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77297

Farrah A. writes: Wow. I never knew this place existed (I came here today for a UYE). To think, every time I caught a movie at the adjacent movie theater--starving and sober--I coulda swung by here for some tapas and a cocktail or two.

Dead smack in a shopping center,…

Acadian Bakery
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

604 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77006

Melissa C. writes: My office ordered cakes from Acadian Bakers for everyone's birthdays. They are wonderful!!  I've never had a cake from there I did not like. My favorite is the Italian Cream Cake though.  They do have a Brownie cake that delicious but a rich. They…

Steamboat House

8045 N Sam Houston Parkway W
Houston, TX 77297

Michael N. writes: Houstonians in Northwest Houston can turn to this pricey steakhouse as their special occasion standard. The restaurant is modeled after General Sam Houston's old homestead (Steamboat House) in Huntsville. The interior is impressively large and…

Cazadores Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Memorial

12315 Kingsride Ln
Houston, TX 77024

Ashley W. writes: The chips and salsa were good, though a little mild for my taste.  Ok so I didn't really eat here (baskets of chips and salsa don't count, right? ;)  But the margaritas!!  They were awesome.  You know how some places you *swear* there's no tequila?…

Ruggles Grill
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

903 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: I think Ruggles might have an identity crisis.

On the one hand you've got your cute old house with brightly painted interior walls and white trim. The tables are covered in white cloths and each has a vase of fresh cut flowers. The waiters and…

Miyako
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

6345 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057

Ken W. writes: A long long time ago, Miyako took my sushi cherry.

You always remember your first.

Maybe that's why, over the years, I have accepted the fact that this establishment which I used to regard as the Mecca of sushi in Houston has been on a steady…

Roman Delight Pizza
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

Galleria Mall
Houston, TX 77056

henry w. writes: I'll usually cave in and get a slice or two at this Galleria joint.. I like to tell em to make it third degree burn hot b/c I like my crust crispy with the toppings melting all over.

Shawarma King
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

3121 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77057

Jon B. writes: The staff, following the frequent example of the proprietor, are always making an extra effort to be hospitable and accommodating.

Quick meals, like a shawarma or hummus and pita, are prompt and delicious, while the more formal meals are…

Udipi Cafe

3559 Highway 6
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Bhavika N. writes: really good food

Indika
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

516 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006

exa g. writes: hot waiters and great food.  Fusion is great because I think they pay more attenton to the blending of flavors.  The naan is excellent as well.  I suggest the vegetarian sampler to try the best of everything but all of my friends thought that their…

Koto Japanese Restaurant & Bar
Neighborhood: Westchase

10842 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

henry w. writes: How I never knew about this place til a year ago I'll never know..  I guess its b/c its kind of hidden in a little strip mall behind Church's Chicken and General Joe's Chopsticks.

This place has the cheapest ass sushi and sashimi and its very high…

Houston Airport Marriott
Neighborhood: IAH Airport Area

18700 John F Kennedy Blvd
Houston, TX 77032

Harry H. writes: The rooms on the Concierge floor have been renovated; not a bad job for such an old hotel. This Marriott property is attached to Houston Intercontinental Airport, and you can get to your terminal in 2 minutes with a underground train. The rooms are…

Lopez Mexican Restaurant

11606 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099

JESSICA M. writes: if you're looking for a good mexican restuarant... then this is the place for you!!! i dont live near by to the restuarant but its worth the drive!!!

and its great for all ages!! i have been going here for several years!!! i mean my family went…

Cafe 101
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9889 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Ellen H. writes: Who would've thunk that Taiwanese restaurants are now trending towards modern Italian decor.  Well, 101 proves it - apparently, it represents what chic restaurants in Taipei are doing.  From the Italian decor to the Italian dishware...

Anyway, the…

Le Mistral
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

1420 Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77077

Cory O. writes: I was planning to make Le Mistral my 600th review, but I just couldn't keep it in any longer.  It was that fantastic!  There were small hiccups that could be improved upon, but considering how great our overall experience was, I just have to give…

Paulie's
Neighborhood: Montrose

1834 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Liz L. writes: the shortbread cookies in shapes of all kinds are melt in your mouth pastry cookies. they are so good. they are really buttery and anytime I'm in town I go just for these cookies; the other food is pretty good also, but not especially special.

Zula Restaurant
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

705 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

henry w. writes: I came here a couple years back for my bday but I think everything is pretty much the same. Basically the reason to come here is for the crazy Las Vegas inspired interior. I felt like I was in wonderland or something when I was dining there. The food…

Roadster Grill
Neighborhood: Bellaire

5210 Bissonnet St
Bellaire, TX 77401

Nicole D. writes: Blech... I had the shrimp hoagie today for lunch... and I'm still tasting that ultra-vinegary tartar sauce that there was way too much of. The shrimp was good, as were the onion rings that I got with it, but man there was too much zingy sauce. I'm…

Pavani Indian Cuisine
Neighborhood: Westwood

10554 Southwest Frwy.
Houston, TX 77297

Angela S. writes: I used to work five minutes from here.  The biggest heartache from being laid off from that particular job is being so very, very far away from this restaurant.  I came here frequently enough to be a regular, though that never made a difference in my…

Andros Deli & Mediterranean Cafe

3828 Fondren Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Tim M. writes: The gyros at Andros have to be the best in town.  The pita overflows with well seasoned meat, grilled onions, and fresh chopped tomatoes.  The tzatziki is served on the side so you can add as much or as little as you'd like.

Personally I like the meat…

Community Home Loan - George Balla
Neighborhood: Westchase

11000 Richmond Avenue #120
Houston, TX 77042

Marina C. writes: very pleasant gentleman to do business with... his rates & fees are fantastic so i felt bad about the 4 stars (but i really needed him to work at a faster pace... don't know if they're just more laid back in texas...) it's still good place to start…

Vincent's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Midtown

2817 W Dallas St
Houston, TX 77019

Aaron C. writes: I go to Vincent's with my father.  It is our place to have lunch, talk about life, business and the world in general.   He always gets the lamb, rare, served with sauteed spinach and grilled potato's..  Every time he raves about it's perfection.  I…

Old San Francisco Steaks & Seafood

8611 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Kim N. writes: Steaks are always better in Texas...or so they say. I came here as a special treat with my boss for taking a dreaded business trip to Texas during the summer. I hate any hot and humid weather that does not include sand and pina coladas. The look on…

Chili's Grill & Bar

6764 Highway 6 S
Houston, TX 77083

Lasha G. writes: FYI - The location on Highway 6 and Bellaire was closed and recently moved to this new spot on Highway 6.

I been too Chili's only once or twice in the past 2 years, now that I'm on the West Coast and the food and service during those last two times…

Hong Kong's Cafe
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9108 Bellaire Blvd
Ste A
Houston, TX 77036

Stephanie B. writes: My father, aunt and I only went in here to get a snack and drinks, but the food on the menu sounded -and the other peoples food looked-good. It has more dishes than my fav cafe House of Bowls, and the french toast is more Hong Kong-style (sorry HoB,…