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Houston Foodie Spots
Brasserie 19 is one of Houston Foodie Spots.

1. Brasserie 19

8.8
1919 W Gray St (btwn Woodhead & McDuffie), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews
Kata Robata is one of Houston Foodie Spots.

2. Kata Robata

8.7
3600 Kirby Dr (at Richmond Ave.), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 150 tips and reviews
Coltivare Pizza & Garden is one of Houston Foodie Spots.

3. Coltivare Pizza & Garden

8.9
3320 White Oak Dr (Arlington St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Kitchen 713 is one of Houston Foodie Spots.

4. Kitchen 713

4515 Canal St (Lockwood), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

5. B&B Butchers & Restaurant

8.7
1814 Washington Ave, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 32 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Dual concept butcher and upscale steakhouse that serves carpet bagger steak in the half-shell. What's not to like? 😉

6. PESKA Seafood Culture

1700 Post Oak Blvd Ste 190, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Offers an in-house fish market. Look for sea urchin, oysters and a host of seafood selections on the raw bar menu, plus tiraditos, ceviches and seafood served any preparation of your choice. ✅👍🏻

7. Helen Greek Food and Wine

8.5
2429 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX
Greek Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Traditional Greek dishes with a twist, such as a hand-packed pork gyro (it becomes a build-your-own gyro at dinner), stuffed zucchini and squash blossoms and a trio of Mediterranean dips.

8. Brasserie 19

8.8
1919 W Gray St (btwn Woodhead & McDuffie), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Looking for seasonal variety of fresh oysters? This is the spot!

9. Mai's Restaurant

8.0
3403 Milam St (Francis St), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 116 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Great late night spot. Sometimes you'll spot Houston Dynamo players here after a game. Soft shell crab, Vietnamese Fajitas, Hot & Spicy Beef soup - all winners!

10. Izakaya

8.1
318 Gray St (Bagby), Houston, TX
Japanese Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: With the pedigree and direction of Kata Robata's Manabu Horiuchi and former Cove chef Jean-Philippe Gaston, this Japanese gastro-pub in Midtown is poised to be the next hot spot for fall.

11. Grafitti's at Union St.

2003 Union St (White St), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 10 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Everything is made from scratch, including buns and condiments. The burger build out begins with a blend of chuck, short rib, and brisket, followed by a generous helping of toppings.😉✅

12. Dish Society

5740 San Felipe St #100 (Bering), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · Galleria/Uptown · 32 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Farm-to-table fare with a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, the menu offer smoked gouda bacon grits, deconstructed chicken pot pie, and coffee crusted pork tenderloin. 😉

13. Bramble

2231 S Voss Rd, Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Menu of eclectic fare, standout dishes to order include fried quail and rosemary corn cakes, orecchiette wild boar ragoût and porcini crusted pork chops.

14. Masraff's

8.1
1743 Post Oak Blvd (Hallmark Dr), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Euro-American fare, Chilled Colossal Lunch Salad is a favorite for lunch meetings, pan-seared fois gras is tasty, lamb, veal chop, duck are solid entrees.

15. 13 Celsius

9.3
3000 Caroline St (Anita), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 66 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Fun date spot, low-key, intimate, charcuterie-centered menu and super-fun interactive s'mores dessert. 😉

16. Backstreet Cafe

9.0
1103 S Shepherd Dr (at W Clay St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Cozy inside and outdoor seating. Chorizo Mussels has a fantastic broth. Beef cheeks are tender 😉

17. NOKturne

7.4
17062 Saturn Ln (Gemini & Saturn), Houston, TX
Café · 12 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Eclectic hidden chill spot with world inspired food and great juices. Chicken Zest sandwich rocks, Pad Thai is solid, and Coquito is gone the moment it arrives at the table! Delish!

18. MF Sushi

9.2
1401 Binz St, Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Chef Chris Kinjo is as good as the FINEST sushi masters get. An artist. A perfectionist. A character. Simple exquisite. Go with the Omakase & get ready for a sushi experience that'll ruin all the rest

19. SaltAir Seafood Kitchen

3029 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Coastal cuisine and decor fresh with a modern flare. SaltAir includes an impressive raw bar, along with Chef Brandi Key (Punks, Coppa Osteria) at the helm making this great visit for foodies.

20. Roma

6.6
2347 University Blvd, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Southern Italian charmer is quickly winning over those who have been missing predecessor Bistro Des Amis. Fritto misto, the gorgeous pesto over rough-hewn strozzapreti. Ask for a patio seat.

21. The Breakfast Klub

8.9
3711 Travis St (at W Alabama), Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 238 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Funny how many A-listers (CEOs, Politcos, athletes, celebrities) show up here and don't flinch at standing in line for a table 😉

22. Southern Goods

623 W 19th St, Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Whimsical takes on classic Southern dishes, like beef belly burnt ends, charred pork belly, peaches and cream salad with triple creamed brie. The atmosphere is cozy and rustic with a minimalist bent.

23. Cureight by Hubbell & Hudson Bistro

24 Waterway Ave, The Woodlands, TX
Bistro · Town Center · 2 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Intimate venue open Thurs to Sat, and features eight courses. The concept feels hidden behind the Bistro lounge, like a secret dinner cooking school with only 25 seats and an interactive chef’s table.

24. Bernadine's

1801 N Shepherd Dr Ste B, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 8 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Grand opening Dec 3, 2015! Treadsack's latest concept is adjoined to Hunky Dory. Gulf coast seafood and creole cooking. Oysters, marinated crab claws, "Oeufs a la Niege," Dr Pepper glazed duck... ☀️😎

25. Foreign Correspondents

4721 N Main St Ste A, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

ArtJonakArtJonak: Chef PJ Stoops brings farm to table regional Northern Thai to another level. If you've never been to Chiang Mai in Thailand, then you've probably never tasted food like this. 🤗

Etoile Cuisine Et Bar is one of Houston Foodie Spots.

26. Etoile Cuisine Et Bar

8.7
1101 Uptown Park Blvd Ste 11, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews