Dining
From quaint cafes to nationally-recognized restaurants, Houston's award-winning culinary scene continues to boom, with exciting options suited for every taste and every budget.
World-class dining abounds all over the city, especially in Montrose—the epicenter of Houston's gay scene. There, H-Town's top chefs are busy manning the stoves in some of the country's most-loved restaurants. Here, we dish on the best and brightest.
1308 Cantina
Start the weekend with a frosty margarita and some of the city's top-rated Tex-Mex. Happy hour 3-7 and this patio gets packed. Continue Reading
17 Restaurant
Critically hailed inventive New American cuisine characterizes this chic downtown eatery in the Alden-Houston Hotel. Continue Reading
Backstreet Café
Excellent sandwiches, desserts and delightfully detailed dishes are served in this charming hideaway. Continue Reading
Barnaby's Cafe - Midtown
Good American standards set in a quirky atmosphere attract midtown and downtown crowds. Continue Reading
Barnaby's Cafe - Montrose
Constantly humming with lively conversation, this cozy cafe is a popular Montrose neighborhood hangout. Continue Reading
Beaver's
Opened by the famous local restaurant chef Monica Pope, Beaver’s is an upscale (food wise) version of an ice house, barbeque type place. Continue Reading
Still Hungry?
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