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Robb Walsh's Top 100

Robb Walsh's Top 100

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Created by Kristi Chenoweth • Updated On: August 7, 2014

The list from Robb Walsh from 2010. Items not included because the restaurants have since closed or are fast food: #11, #22, #28, #37, #49, #64, #67, #70, #77, #84 and #59, #80

Gilhooley's Restaurant & Oyster Bar is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

1. Gilhooley's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

8.0
222 9th St, Dickinson, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Oysters Gilhooley

The Original Ninfa's on Navigation is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

2. The Original Ninfa's on Navigation

9.1
2704 Navigation Blvd (at N Delano St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 177 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Fajitas (beef)

Tampico Seafood is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

3. Tampico Seafood

6.5
2115 Airline Dr (Nadine St), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Snapper on a Sizzling Comal

Goode Company Seafood is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

4. Goode Company Seafood

8.8
2621 Westpark Dr (at Kirby Dr), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Campechana

Barbecue Inn is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

5. Barbecue Inn

7.7
116 W Crosstimbers St (Yale St), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 35 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Fried Chicken

Pizzitola's BBQ is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

6. Pizzitola's BBQ

7.2
1703 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Barbecued Ribs

Brennan's of Houston is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

7. Brennan's of Houston

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

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Turtle Soup

Thelma's Barbecue is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

8. Thelma's Barbecue

3755 Southmore Blvd (at Scott), Houston, TX
BBQ Joint · 14 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: In and Out Brisket

Pho Binh is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

9. Pho Binh

8.0
10928 Beamer Rd (Fuqua), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Pho Number 6

Reef is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

10. Reef

2600 Travis St (McGowen St), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Crispy Skin Snapper

Frenchy's Chicken is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

11. Frenchy's Chicken

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

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Fried Chicken

Ouisie's Table is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

12. Ouisie's Table

8.4
3939 San Felipe St (btwn Drexel Dr. & Willowick Rd.), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Chicken Fried Steak

Feast is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

13. Feast

219 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Restaurant · 43 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Cassoulet (if on menu)

Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

14. Kenny & Ziggys New York Delicatessen

8.9
1743 Post Oak Blvd (BLVD Place), Houston, TX
Deli · 175 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Reuben

Molina's Cantina is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

15. Molina's Cantina

6.4
7901 Westheimer Rd (Stoney Brook), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Enchiladas de Tejas

Rockwell Grill is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

16. Rockwell Grill

12640 Telge Rd (Cricket Hollow), Cypress, TX
American Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The "Instant Vintage" Burger

BB's Cafe is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

17. BB's Cafe

7.9
2710 Montrose Blvd (California St), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Tex-Cajun Poutine

Gerardo's is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

18. Gerardo's

6.5
609 Patton St, Houston, TX
Butcher · 7 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Barbacoa Tacos

19. Perry & Sons Market & Grill

Houston, TX
Steakhouse · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Pork Chop

Haven is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

20. Haven

2502 Algerian Way (Kirby Dr.), Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Goat Buttermilk and Pecan Pie with San Leon Rum Ice Cream (if on menu)

Zabak's Mediterranean Cuisine is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

21. Zabak's Mediterranean Cuisine

8.1
5901 Westheimer Rd (Fountain View), Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Green Falafel Sandwich

Da Marco is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

22. Da Marco

8.7
1520 Westheimer Rd (btwn Ridgewood & Windsor), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Pasta with White Truffles

Spanish Village is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

23. Spanish Village

4720 Almeda Rd (at Wentworth), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Special Enchiladas a la Taylor

Segari's Seafood Restaurant and Bar is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

24. Segari's Seafood Restaurant and Bar

6.2
1503 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Fried Shrimp

Shipley Do-Nuts is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

25. Shipley Do-Nuts

8.9
3410 Ella Blvd (at 34th St.), Houston, TX
Donut Shop · 22 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Warm Glazed Donuts

Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

26. Christian's Tailgate Bar & Grill

7.4
2000 Bagby St (at Pierce St.), Houston, TX
Sports Bar · 65 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Cheeseburger

Tony's is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

27. Tony's

7.6
3755 Richmond Ave (at Timmons Ln.), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 39 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Elysian Fields Lamb and Mushy Pea

Cafe LiLi is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

28. Cafe LiLi

6.9
5757 Westheimer Rd (Bering Dr.), Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Sampler Plate

Los Dos Amigos is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

29. Los Dos Amigos

5720 Washington Ave (at Birdsall St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Cheese Enchiladas with Fried Eggs

The Grove is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

30. The Grove

8.5
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Picnic Platter

Little Bigs is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

31. Little Bigs

2703 Montrose Blvd (at Westheimer Rd.), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 73 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: French Fries

Laredo Taqueria #4 is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

32. Laredo Taqueria #4

311 Patton St, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Breakfast Tacos

Que Huong Restaurant is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

33. Que Huong Restaurant

Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Surf and Turf Salad

Tan Tan is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

34. Tan Tan

7.8
6816 Ranchester Dr (at Bellaire Blvd), Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Bahn Bot Chien

Hugo's is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

35. Hugo's

8.9
1600 Westheimer Rd (at Mandell), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 142 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Mole Poblano

Indika is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

36. Indika

516 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Indian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Indian Borsch

Guy's Meat Market is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

37. Guy's Meat Market

3106 Old Spanish Trl, Houston, TX
Butcher · 18 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The BBQ Burger

Don Café & Sandwich is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

38. Don Café & Sandwich

8.5
9300 Bellaire Blvd (Ranchester Dr), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Bahn Mi Xiu Mai

De Buey y Vaca is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

39. De Buey y Vaca

8720 Airline Dr, Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Barbacoa Soup

Himalaya Restaurant is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

40. Himalaya Restaurant

7.4
6652 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Himalayan Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Steak Tikka

41. La Brocante Cafe

2825 S Kirkwood Rd #800 (Westheimer), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Oysters with Lardons and Leek

Hank's Ice Cream is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

42. Hank's Ice Cream

8.6
9291 Main St, Houston, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 40 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Ice Cream (all kinds)

Ciao Bello is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

43. Ciao Bello

5161 San Felipe St (at Sage), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Pasta with Fresh Peas, Ham and Mushrooms

44. Bar-B-Que Done Right

8800 Lanewood St. (Laura Koppe Rd.), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: African-American Beef Links

Refresqueria Rio Verde is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

45. Refresqueria Rio Verde

8351-8399 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX
Food Truck · 2 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Frito Pie (in a bag)

El Taconazo is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

46. El Taconazo

8.9
4001 Fulton St, Houston, TX
Food Truck · 16 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Fajita Taco

Jeannine's Bistro is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

47. Jeannine's Bistro

106 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Moules Frites

Davis Meat Market is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

48. Davis Meat Market

2204 Lockwood Dr (between Lee & Nichols), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Beef Tips :)

Kim Chau Restaurant is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

49. Kim Chau Restaurant

7.9
6806 Long Point Rd Ste I (Silber Rd), Houston, TX
Vietnamese Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Bun Bo Hue

The Breakfast Klub is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

50. The Breakfast Klub

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

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Catfish and Grits

Frank's Americana Revival is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

51. Frank's Americana Revival

8.1
3736 Westheimer Rd (Weslayan), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Chicken Fried Steak

52. Plantation BBQ

518 E Highway 90A, Richmond, TX
BBQ Joint · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Barbecue Brisket and Egg Breakfast Taco

The Original Marini's Empanada House - Houston is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

53. The Original Marini's Empanada House - Houston

9.2
10001 Westheimer Road #2570 (Seagler Rd), Houston, TX
Comfort Food Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Banana, Ghiradelli Chocolate Chip and Dulce de Leche Empanada

54. Tacos El Amigo

Renwick (at Dashwood), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Torta Cubano Estilo Mexicano

thai choice is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

55. thai choice

11161 Westheimer Rd Ste B, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Tom Kha Gai

Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

56. Russo's Coal-Fired Italian Kitchen

7.1
9403 Katy Fwy #B (Mustang Ln.), Houston, TX
Pizzeria · 11 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Italian Sausage Pie

57. Mint Cafe

2800 Sage Rd, Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Stuffed Artichoke

Banh Cuon Tay Ho is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

58. Banh Cuon Tay Ho

11360 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Asian Restaurant · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Banh Cuon :)

Shipley Do-Nuts is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

59. Shipley Do-Nuts

8.0
3932 N Main St (at Walton St), Houston, TX
Donut Shop · 11 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Boudin Kolaches

Rice Bowl II is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

60. Rice Bowl II

7.1
14360 Bellaire Blvd Ste 98, Houston, TX
Indonesian Restaurant · Misson Bend, Houston, TX · 15 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Indonesian Deviled Eggs

La Paletera is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

61. La Paletera

6.6
5720 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 10 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Bar

Rioja Restaurant is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

62. Rioja Restaurant

11920 Westheimer Rd Ste J (Kirkwood), Houston, TX
Spanish Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Paella

Thai Bistro is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

63. Thai Bistro

7.6
3241 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX
Thai Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Basil Inferno

Hubcap Grill is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

64. Hubcap Grill

1111 Prairie (at San Jacinto), Houston, TX
Burger Joint · 53 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The Greek Burger

Rustika Cafe is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

65. Rustika Cafe

6.8
3237 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX
Café · 21 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Jalapeño Gefilte Fish

Cafe Rita is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

66. Cafe Rita

755 Dairy Ashford Rd (at Perthshire Rd), Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Spicy Armenian Kebabs

two saints is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

67. two saints

12460 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Mac 'n' Cheese

Soma Sushi is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

68. Soma Sushi

7.9
4820 Washington Ave (at Durham Dr.), Houston, TX
Sushi Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Crazy Irishman Sushi Roll

Lucky Pot is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

69. Lucky Pot

9888 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX
Chinese Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Lamb Dumplings

The Bistro is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

70. The Bistro

800 Sorella Ct (at I-10), Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 14 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Shrimp and Grits

Polonia Restaurant is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

71. Polonia Restaurant

8.3
1780 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX
Polish Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Kielbasa on a Sizzling Comal

El Ultimo Taco Truck is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

72. El Ultimo Taco Truck

7.3
7403 Long Point Rd (Antoine), Houston, TX
Food Truck · 9 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Breakfast Tacos

Spicy Sichuan is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

73. Spicy Sichuan

9888 Bellaire Blvd Ste A-168, Houston, TX
Szechuan Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Vegetable Trio in Sichuan Sauce

Logan Farms Honey Glazed Hams is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

74. Logan Farms Honey Glazed Hams

7.4
10560 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
American Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Italian-Cuban Sandwich

Nielsen's Delicatessen is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

75. Nielsen's Delicatessen

8.3
4500 Richmond Ave (Mid Lane), Houston, TX
Deli · 11 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Deviled Eggs

Shisha Express is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

76. Shisha Express

6.9
Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Trentino Gelato's Dulce de Leche

Kasra Persian Grill is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

77. Kasra Persian Grill

8.6
9741 Westheimer Rd (at Gessner Rd.), Houston, TX
Persian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Kubideh and Zereshk Polo

Taquerias El Charro Mex is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

78. Taquerias El Charro Mex

3801 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Fajita Tacos

Tacos La Bala #2 is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

79. Tacos La Bala #2

7.4
5800 Bellaire Blvd (at Renwick Dr), Houston, TX
Taco Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Cochinita Pibil

Doyle's Restaurant is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

80. Doyle's Restaurant

2136 W 34th St (Oak Forest), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Lasagna :)

81. Leonard's

Burger Joint · Acres Home · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Cheeseburger

Coffee Groundz is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

82. Coffee Groundz

2503 Bagby St (at McGowen), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Ball

83. Taqueria Jesus Maria

1106 Spencer Hwy, South Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 3 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Fried Mojarra

84. King's Halal Meat & Chicken

11300 Beechnut St, Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Pakistani Breakfast

La Michoacana Meat Market is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

85. La Michoacana Meat Market

6002 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX
Grocery Store · 1 tip

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Chicharron de Barriga

Hanks Fish Market is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

86. Hanks Fish Market

4319 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX
Fish Market · 2 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: "You Buy We Fry" Trout Basket

Cherry Top Bakery is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

87. Cherry Top Bakery

7.6
915 College Ave Ste E, South Houston, TX
Burrito Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: The All-Day Burrito

Chatkhara Grill is one of Robb Walsh's Top 100.

88. Chatkhara Grill

6.6
6202 Highway 6 S (Alief Clodine), Houston, TX
Indian Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Kristi C.Kristi Chenoweth: Green chile chicken kebabs