Eat Local
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21 places to eat in Houston
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Bludorn New American restaurant
Bludorn serves New American cuisine with French technique and Gulf Coast ingredients. Chef Aaron Bludorn's seasonal menu includes a raw bar, cocktails, Texas meats, seafood, hand-made pasta, and desserts.
Join us for Dinner between Montrose and River Oaks, near downtown Houston.
Cultivated F+B New American restaurant
Warmly inviting fine dining experience located in The Lancaster Hotel. Serving sophisticated contemporary American dishes, it is the ideal respite for a meal with friends, a power breakfast, pre-theater dinner, or post-performance nosh. The sidewalk dining area allows you to enjoy al fresco dining while immersed in the bustle of one of the nation's largest theater districts.
Diana New American restaurant
Diana American Grill is open for reservations for Sarofim shows at Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Hungry's New American restaurant
Bringing market-fresh flavors to Houston for over 45 years, Hungry's offers a robust and diverse menu that will leave everyone at the table happy.
Jūn New American restaurant
A restaurant by Chef Evelyn Garcia and Chef Henry Lu. Explores the story of both chefs upbringing in a diverse household; surrounded by different people, food and culture. Garcia growing up in Houston Texas and Lu growing up in the Bronx NY, they want to share their life experiences through food at Jūn.
Jūn is a celebration of our differences and funky flavors coming together through the lens of “New Asian American” food.
The name Jūn (pronounced June) is a tribute to the Month, when some very important people were born. They are the reason this restaurant is coming to life (Including Chef Evelyn being born in June). It is all a dedication to how important our family is to us. With that we want to welcome you to our extend home at JŪN
Kiss New American restaurant
The original Houston Vibe Dining experience by the Clé Group & Profit Hospitality Group.
Line & Lariat New American restaurant
High-quality food and drink meets an inviting and stately ambience. At Line & Lariat, we strive to make each meal both decidedly unexpected and uniquely welcoming - an experience like nothing else.
Local Foods - The Heights New American restaurant
714 Yale St suite 1a
Lucio's New American restaurant
Lucio's, established in 2006, brings a contemporary twist to American cuisine. Our menu highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a focus on steaks, seafood, and innovative fusion dishes. Diners can also explore a curated wine list, perfect for completing their culinary experience or bring their own bottle of red/ white wine or bubbles.
Nobie's New American restaurant
Intimate spot serving New American dishes & craft cocktails, with a patio & a vinyl soundtrack.
Post Oak Grill New American restaurant
Located in CenterPoint Energy Plaza in the heart of Downtown Houston, Post Oak Grill Downtown is an upscale New American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday. Guests enjoy fresh Gulf Coast seafood, house-made soups, signature salads, sandwiches, pastas, and classic American entrées in a warm, inviting setting.
With private dining and corporate catering services, Post Oak Grill Downtown is designed for business meetings, working lunches, and memorable social gatherings.
Roost New American restaurant
Roost’s 50-seat space is cozy and unpretentious amid walls paneled with photos from the past 15 years of business and our community. Roost’s fun and diverse menu is revised every 6 weeks, inspired by local availability of farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors of the world, including the American South, Asia and the Middle East. Taking advantage of Chef Naderi’s Persian heritage with Texas upbringing, diners are in for a treat!
Taking his passion and the experience he gained staging at Picholine in NYC and Madrona Manor in Napa along with his work at Brennan’s, Haven, Soma and most recently as consulting Chef for Saint Genevieve in West Ave, at 26-years-old Naderi opened his first restaurant, Roost in December, 2011.
State of Grace New American restaurant
Polished American spot serving creative Texas dishes, oysters, grilled specialties & cocktails.
Terrace 54 Bar + Table New American restaurant
With floor-to-ceiling vistas and a stunning terrace overlooking the treetops of Rice University, Terrace 54 offers a new point of view on memorable meals and social hours.
Celebrate the joy of nourishing food with a contemporary, new-American take on international cuisine. Terrace 54 combines global flavors with culinary traditions found throughout the Southern region. The seasonal menu showcases the freshest locally sourced produce from the area’s sustainable farmers and producers.
The Nash New American restaurant
The Nash, a Modern American restaurant and bar, offers diners a dynamic yet laid back style, serving happy hour and dinner in the heart of downtown. The handsome space is located in the historic Star, formerly known as the Texaco Building, that features an impressive floor to ceiling bar and open kitchen. This inviting ambience makes for the idea spot for happy hour, late afternoon cocktails or dinner.
Theodore Rex New American restaurant
Cozy eatery serving modern spins on upscale global comfort food plus wine in a laid-back setting.
Tonight & Tomorrow New American restaurant
Located in Montrose—Houston’s cultural hub, Tonight & Tomorrow channels the neighborhoods eclecticism and celebrates contemporary coastal European cuisine with French influences. Chef JB Babaran features classic and seasonal dishes paired with international wines and craft cocktails.
Victory New American restaurant
Upscale Comfort Restaurant & Lounge in Downtown Houston with amazing elevated comfort dishes. Offering hookah and bottle service as well.
Zutro Restaurant & Bar New American restaurant
Experience contemporary New American dining at Zutro, located inside Le Méridien Houston Downtown on Walker Street. Our chef-driven menus feature seasonal ingredients and thoughtfully prepared dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Join us for a business lunch, date night, happy hour or pre-event dining near the George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green and downtown Houston’s top attractions. Zutro offers a stylish yet welcoming setting for everyday dining, celebrations and private gatherings.
bellagreen New American restaurant
Since 2008, bellagreen has offered Texans an amazing meal at an affordable price. What’s more, we take green seriously and all of our locations have three or more green stars. We have 6 restaurants in the Houston area and will take our mission and chef driven meals to Dallas by the end of 2018! We're a Fast Casual American Bistro that serves chef-inspired dishes made in a scratch kitchen with the freshest, finest ingredients. Our menu consists of a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, paninis, pizzas, pastas, kids’ items, and desserts. We focus on accommodating the dietary needs of every guest and believe that every meal is a chance to make life and Earth more beautiful!
bellagreen New American restaurant
Since 2008, bellagreen has offered Texans an amazing meal at an affordable price. What’s more, we take green seriously and all of our locations have three or more green stars. We have 6 restaurants in the Houston area and will take our mission and chef driven meals to Dallas by the end of 2018! We're a Fast Casual American Bistro that serves chef-inspired dishes made in a scratch kitchen with the freshest, finest ingredients. Our menu consists of a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, paninis, pizzas, pastas, kids’ items, and desserts. We focus on accommodating the dietary needs of every guest and believe that every meal is a chance to make life and Earth more beautiful!