Restaurant & Bars

There is a large selection of restaurants that offer outdoor dining. We recommend calling ahead to see if reservations are required.

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Dine-in at all restaurants is now permitted at full capacity. Some restaurants may still choose to offer limited seating for more spacing. Please check with individual restaurants to learn more about their safety protocols.

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There are a variety of restaurants in the Greater Houston Area offering delivery and pick-up.

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Where to eat in Houston is a question not easily answered, with more than 10,000 restaurants representing more than 70 types of cuisines. Check out our guides to places to eat in Houston:

Houston is a foodie's dream - from sizzling fajitas to delicious barbecue to fresh Gulf Coast seafood, the city has just the place for every taste. See the guides below to get started:

• Full list of restaurants for a list of restaurants in the city. Scroll to the bottom to narrow your search by cuisine.
• Iconic Houston meals
• Kid-friendly restaurants
• Meals that won't break the bank
• Award-winning restaurants
• Top Houston coffee shops
• Top BBQ spots
• Top steakhouses
• Houston food trucks
• Desserts
• Best burgers in Houston

Cattle have been a part of Texas since the foundation of the Republic and it's little wonder that it is also home to some of the best steakhouses in the country. Preview some of our top picks below and check out Houston's Top Steakhouses for some more perfect cuts.

• Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
• Killen's
• Taste of Texas
• Mastro's Steakhouse
• Vic & Anthony's
• Del Frisco's
• The Capital Grille
• Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
• Shula's Steakhouse

Houston is known for its meat platters of brisket, sausage, ribs, and more. Find some delicious BBQ joints below and don't forget to check out our full list of 19 awesome BBQ spots in Houston with our recommendations of what to order. 

• Byron's Gourmet BBQ
• Demeris Bar B Q
• Gatlin's Barbecue
• Gyu-Kaku
• Jackson Street BBQ
• Ray's Real Pit BBQ Shack
• Virgie's Bar-B-Que

Houston's fun doesn't end with it's attractions and museums, we also offer a vast landscape of restaurants that are sure to delight you and your kids during your visit. We've listed a few of our top family restaurants below and you can also find more options with the full list of kid-friendly dining options.

• Barnaby's Cafe
• Downtown Aquarium
• Ocean Palace
• Jenni's Noodle House
• The Lake House
• Niko Niko's
• Skeeters Mesquite Grill

You can find a good burger joint in every part of Houston, but we've narrowed it down to a few of the top choices below.

• The Burger Joint
• Tookie's
• Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen
• Pappa Burgers
• Hubcap Grill & Beer Yard
• Burger-chan
• BuffBurger
• Stanton's City Bites
• Guru Burgers & Crepes

A lot of Houston bars put their own spin on the margarita and you can find some of the top margaritas in Houston on this list, but we've laid out few below to get you started.

• Anvil Bar & Refuge
• Churrascos
• El Big Bad
• Hugo's
• The Original Ninfa's
• The Pastry War
• Pico's Restaurant