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Favorite Houston Restaurants
Backstreet Cafe is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

1. Backstreet Cafe

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

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Sit on the patio

El Gran Malo is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

2. El Gran Malo

2307 Ella Blvd (at 23rd), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Infused tequila and pork belly tacos - need I say more?

Benjy's is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

3. Benjy's

5922 Washington Ave (Knox St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 99 tips and reviews
Max's Wine Dive is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

4. Max's Wine Dive

8.4
4720 Washington Ave (at Shepherd Dr), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 119 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Sit at the bar - the servers are generous with tastings and you get to see all of the delicious dished pass by

BRC Gastropub is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

5. BRC Gastropub

519 Shepherd Dr (at Blossom St.), Houston, TX
Gastropub · 104 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Biscuits with maple bacon jam

Haven is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

6. Haven

2502 Algerian Way (Kirby Dr.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
Shade is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

7. Shade

250 W 19th St (Rutland St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Truffle mac and cheese, shrimp and grits

Hearsay Gastro Lounge is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

8. Hearsay Gastro Lounge

8.5
218 Travis St (at Congress St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews
Daily Review Cafe is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

9. Daily Review Cafe

3412 W Lamar St (Dunlavy St), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Dry Creek Cafe is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

10. Dry Creek Cafe

544 Yale St (White Oak), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 52 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: No liquor license, but BYOB

Tacos A Go-Go is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

11. Tacos A Go-Go

8.3
2912 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Américas is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

12. Américas

2040 W Gray St, Houston, TX
South American Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
The Egg & I Restaurants is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

13. The Egg & I Restaurants

9778 Katy Freeway, Ste 600 (Bunker Hill), Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 38 tips and reviews
RDG + Bar Annie is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

14. RDG + Bar Annie

1800 Post Oak Blvd (at Ambassador Way), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Super cool private wine room

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

15. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse

9.1
5061 Westheimer Rd Ste 8060 (at The Galleria), Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 61 tips and reviews
The Counter - Houston is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

16. The Counter - Houston

4601 Washington Ave (Fowler), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 60 tips and reviews
Mockingbird Bistro is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

17. Mockingbird Bistro

1985 Welch St, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Underbelly is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

18. Underbelly

1100 Westheimer Rd (Waugh Dr), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews
Lola is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

19. Lola

7.0
1102 Yale St (W 11th St), Houston, TX
Diner · 72 tips and reviews
Down House is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

20. Down House

1801 Yale St (W 18th St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 120 tips and reviews
Jus' Mac is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

21. Jus' Mac

8.1
2617 Yale St (at W. 27th St.), Houston, TX
Mac and Cheese Joint · 101 tips and reviews
The Vietnam Restaurant is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

22. The Vietnam Restaurant

7.4
605 W 19th St (Lawrence St), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews
The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

23. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

9.0
2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 177 tips and reviews
Glass Wall is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

24. Glass Wall

933 Studewood St (10th St), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 21 tips and reviews
Coppa Ristorante Italiano is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

25. Coppa Ristorante Italiano

5555 Washington Ave (T.C. Jester Blvd), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews
Block 7 Wine Company is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

26. Block 7 Wine Company

720 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 23 tips and reviews
Bellissimo Ristorante is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

27. Bellissimo Ristorante

8.4
6500 N Main St, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: TOTAL hole in the wall but awesome Italian. $8 cork fee if you BYOB. Moving to Airline/Cavalcade in April/May 2013.

Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

28. Liberty Kitchen & Oyster Bar

1050 Studewood St (at E. 11th St.), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Gorilla sandwich for breakfast - YUM

Crisp Wine-Beer-Eatery is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

29. Crisp Wine-Beer-Eatery

8.9
2220 Bevis St (Bevis And 23nd), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 38 tips and reviews
Cottonwood is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

30. Cottonwood

8.6
3422 N Shepherd Dr (34th Street), Houston, TX
Beer Garden · 82 tips and reviews
Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co. is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

31. Witchcraft Tavern & Provision Co.

1221 W 11th St (at Dorothy St.), Houston, TX
Gastropub · 28 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Avoid the booths, kind of cramped.

Petrol Station is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

32. Petrol Station

985 Wakefield Dr (at Golf Drive), Houston, TX
Bar · 101 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Don't let the neighborhood fool you - a total hidden gem with a fabulous patio out back. Try the rosemary parmesan fries.

Barnaby's Cafe is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

33. Barnaby's Cafe

8.9
1701 S Shepherd Dr (at West Gray), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews
Just Dinner is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

34. Just Dinner

1915 Dunlavy St, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Peruse the menu online beforehand so you can prepare your BYOB appropriately.

The Pass and Provisions is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

35. The Pass and Provisions

807 Taft St (Dallas), Houston, TX
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: For Provisions, there is a small counter by the kitchen with no more than three seats.

Lankford's Grocery & Market is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

36. Lankford's Grocery & Market

8.4
88 Dennis St (Genesee), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 116 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Absolutely fabulous burgers

Onion Creek is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

37. Onion Creek

8.5
3106 White Oak Dr (Frasier St.), Houston, TX
Café · 124 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Get the BYO Taco - one is plenty - great cheap breakfast

Cedar Creek Café, Bar & Grill is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

38. Cedar Creek Café, Bar & Grill

8.7
1034 W 20th St (at Beall St.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 126 tips and reviews
Canyon Creek is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

39. Canyon Creek

8.6
6603 Westcott St (at Durford Dr.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Rarely crowded for breakfast

Candelari's Pizzeria is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

40. Candelari's Pizzeria

6.0
6002 Washington Ave (btwn Westcott & T C Jester), Houston, TX
Pizzeria · 37 tips and reviews
Pink's Pizza is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

41. Pink's Pizza

7.0
3404 N Shepherd Dr (at 34th St.), Houston, TX
Pizzeria · 20 tips and reviews
Frenchy's Chicken is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

42. Frenchy's Chicken

7.8
3919 Scott St (Wheeler Ave), Houston, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · Riverside Terrace · 46 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Supposedly some of the best fried chicken in the city

Brennan's of Houston is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

43. Brennan's of Houston

9.0
3300 Smith St (Stuart Street), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: A Houston must - classic bananas foster. Chef's table for special occasions

Brenner's on the Bayou is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

44. Brenner's on the Bayou

8.7
1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 44 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Blue bar for happy hour - pleasant outdoor spot right on the bayou

Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

45. Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard

1133 W 19th St (btwn Beall & Bevis), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 68 tips and reviews
Breakfast Burritos Anonymous is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

46. Breakfast Burritos Anonymous

Moving Target! (Greater Houston Area), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Food truck - usually parks at Inversion Coffee on Montrose. Check https://twitter.com/bbamobile for locations

The Breakfast Klub is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

47. The Breakfast Klub

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

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Another Houston staple - chicken and waffles !

Gatlin's BBQ is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

48. Gatlin's BBQ

1221 W 19th St, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · The Heights · 65 tips and reviews
Zelko Bistro is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

49. Zelko Bistro

705 E 11th St (Beverly), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews
Happy Fatz is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

50. Happy Fatz

3510 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX
Hot Dog Joint · 41 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Hot dogs and cheesecake - NOM !

Chilosos Taco House is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

51. Chilosos Taco House

8.0
701 East 20th Street, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Sonoma Wine Bar & Restaurant is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

52. Sonoma Wine Bar & Restaurant

8.1
801 Studewood St (8th Street), Houston, TX
Wine Bar · 18 tips and reviews
Black Walnut Café Memorial Drive is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

53. Black Walnut Café Memorial Drive

8.6
5512 Memorial Dr (at Asbury Ave.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews
Kraftsmen Bakery & Cafe is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

54. Kraftsmen Bakery & Cafe

8.7
611 W 22nd St (Lawrence), Houston, TX
Bakery · 34 tips and reviews
Nundini Chef's Table is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

55. Nundini Chef's Table

7.1
500 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Smashburger is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

56. Smashburger

7.4
174 Yale St (Koehler St), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 22 tips and reviews
Laredo Taqueria is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

57. Laredo Taqueria

8.5
915 Snover St (Washington), Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: ALWAYS a line out the door

Sunrise Taquitos is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

58. Sunrise Taquitos

6.8
5601 Memorial Dr (Asbury Ave), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Yes, it is in a gas station. The crowd is there for a reason :)

Cavatore Italian Restaurant is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

59. Cavatore Italian Restaurant

8.1
2120 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · Shady Acres · 19 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Live piano

Latin Bites is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

60. Latin Bites

8.1
5709 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX
Peruvian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
El Bolillo Bakery is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

61. El Bolillo Bakery

8.8
2517 Airline Drive, Houston, TX
Bakery · 32 tips and reviews
Well Done Cooking Classes is one of Favorite Houston Restaurants.

62. Well Done Cooking Classes

7.2
2811 Airline Dr Ste 5 (Airline), Houston, TX
Culinary School · 3 tips and reviews

Jennifer M.Jennifer Martin: Not a restaurant, per se, but a byob hands-on cooking school. You will not leave hungry, and will often leave with leftovers.