Hilltop Restaurant
234 Chain-O-Lakes Resort, Cleveland, TX 77327, Located 44 Miles Northeast of Houston, 832-397-4020, An east Texas landmark founded by renowned herbalist and cook, Madalene Hill, more than 15 years ago. Hilltop Restaurant at the Retreat at Artesian Lakes allows diners to enjoy spectacular views of a lake while enjoying menu selections that are based on the herbs grown in the adjacent herb garden. Reservations are required.
43rd Restaurant & Lounge
1415 Louisiana Street, 43rd Floor, Houston, TX 77002, Wedge International Tower, 713-739-6550, Open for lunch Monday through Friday, 43rd Restaurant offers a new menu each month. The view is spectacular and happy hour is offered Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. more...
Aries
4315 Montrose Boulevard, Houston, TX 77006, 713-526-4404, Chef Tycer is a Wolfgang Puck protege serving New American cuisine. Each dining experience begins with an Amuse Bouche. Favorites on the menu include the foie gras, Scottish Salmon, and Pekin Duck. The restaurant also features a chef's tasting menu and Lacto-Ovo vegetarian tasting menu.
Armadillo Palace, The
5015 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098, 713-526-9700, The Armadillo Palace features live Texas music, shuffleboard, pool, dominoes, ice cold beer, a whiskey bar, vittles, and an outdoor patio. The menu offers great appetizers, salads, house favorites, sandwiches, hamburgers, desserts, and a kid's menu.
Artista
800 Bagby , Houston, TX 77002, Located in the Hobby Center for Performing Arts, 713-278-4782, Part of the Cordua family of restaurants, Artista offers contemporary American cuisine and offers sweeping views of Tranquility Park and the immediate Houston downtown skyline. The onyx wrap around bar, dining room and outdoor terrace, offer a unique respite in the heart of the downtown theater district.
Baba Yega
2607 Grant Street, Houston, TX 77006, Located in the Heart of Historic Montrose, 713-522-0042, Baba Yega is an eclectic cafe serving Houston since 1975. They offer a variety of dishes, from hamburgers to seafood dishes to vegetarian fare and more. They are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and for brunch on Sundays.
Backstreet Cafe
1103 South Shepherd Drive, Houston, TX 77019, 713-521-2239, Housed in a cozy '30s-era house, Backstreet Cafe affords several intimate dining areas. One of Backstreet's most popular attractions is the legendary backyard. The patio is also heated in cooler months. Backstreet's "New American Bistro" fare highlights freshness and originality with a wide assortment of ingredients, from Asian noodles to Indian tand.
Be-Wiched Bistro
1846 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77098, 713-874-0877, Modeled after a 1920's Parisian bistro, Be-Wiched serves handcrafted sandwiches and pizzas, along with innovative soups, salads, and starters.
Becks Prime
2902 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77098, Located in the Memorial City Mall, 713-524-7085, Features top quality, freshly prepared mesquite grilled burgers, chicken, fish and steaks. Order one of their "extra stout" Hershey's chocolate and fresh strawberry shakes. Enjoy your meal on their deck covered with umbrella tables.
Bubba's Texas Burger Shack
5230 Westpark Drive, Houston, TX 77056, Located Uptown, 713-661-1622, The Three Big B's: Buffalo, Burgers, and Beer. Lone Star, PBR, St. Arnold's, Shiner Bock, and all that other stuff. Wooden tables and stools and two outdoor patios offer a fun, casual atmosphere.
Capital Grille, The
5365 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77056, Located 2 Blocks West of The Galleria, 713-623-4600, The Capital Grille features dry aged steaks, fresh seafood, a celebrated wine cellar, and seasonal daily features.
Christie's Seafood & Steaks
6029 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77057, Located Uptown, 713-978-6563, Three generations have insured the existence of this Gulf Coast institution. Using the same recipes, they make all soups, salad dressings and sauces on the premises every day. You will be served fresh, high quality seafood and steaks.
Cleburne Cafeteria
3606 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005, 713-667-2386, This cafeteria-style eatery uses fresh ingredients, locally grown herbs & spices, homemade mayonnaise, fresh pies, cakes, cobblers, puddings & tarts. The rolls, cornbread, and muffins are baked fresh every half hour. Ingredients from the farmers market are brought in daily.
Cliff's Grill
6605 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030, Located at the Texas Medical Center, 713-383-0900, This burger restaurant also offers breakfast.
Cullen's Upscale American Grille
11500 Space Center Boulevard, Houston, TX 77059, 281-991-2000, Cullen’s is the newest, premier restaurant in Houston featuring handcrafted American cuisine. Housed in an elegant, breath-taking space, the restaurant boasts dining and entertainment delight to captivate your senses. Try the traditional al dente pasta freshly made in-house, the Chicken Fried Rib Eye, or any of their fresh seafood dishes. Great wine pairings and house made desserts.
Dry Creek Cafe
544 Yale Street, Houston, TX 77007, Located in The Heights, 713-426-2313, Dry Creek is an eclectic neighborhood burger joint. They offer a full coffee bar, a country breakfast, great burgers, huge salads, and desserts. The cafe is house in a refurbished 1930's gas station. There is a large outdoor dining area. They are a BYOB establishment.