Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Aquarium Restaurant -
People's favorite:
La Fisheria
Opening hours
Open late: Aquarium Restaurant, Taste of Texas, Taste Kitchen + Bar, La Fisheria, Brennan's Houston, Brenner's on the Bayou, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Nancy's Hustle, State of Grace.
Open early, from 8am or sooner: The Breakfast Klub, Taste Kitchen + Bar.
Check the hours before you set out — they shift on holidays and out of season.
Full ranking
1. Aquarium Restaurant · ⭐ 9.5
(11799 reviews)
+9 photos
410 Bagby St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Cuisine: Seafood
A 4.7 over 11,000+ reviews — a must-visit for a unique experience inside an aquarium. A giant aquarium, seafood and entertainment for kids.
«We had a wonderful time at the Downtown Aquarium! The food was tasty, but the real highlig…»
2. Taste of Texas · ⭐ 9.5
(10890 reviews)
+9 photos
10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024, United States
Cuisine: Steak & grill
A 4.7 over 10,000+ reviews — a must-visit for a Texas-style steak. Steaks, a salad bar and Texas hospitality.
«Everything was wonderful from the moment we walked in. The food was incredible, the atmosp…»
3. The Breakfast Klub · ⭐ 9.5
(10081 reviews)
+9 photos
3711 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
A 4.7 over 10,000+ reviews — a must-try for wings and waffles. A Southern breakfast, signature dishes and cult status.
«Incredible food and very friendly service. Everyone was incredibly pleasant and treated us…»
4. Taste Kitchen + Bar · ⭐ 8.9
(6911 reviews)
+9 photos
420 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.4 and a modern format — a good choice for an evening.
«It was our first time here. The best experience of our lives. The wait was very short for…»
5. La Fisheria · ⭐ 9.7
(4838 reviews)
+9 photos
213 Milam St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Cuisine: Mexican
A 4.8 and authenticity — a must-try for ceviche and fish. Coastal Mexican cuisine, ceviche and mezcal.
«Wow! The food and drinks were incredible. My husband and I came and were very impressed wi…»
6. Brennan's Houston · ⭐ 9.3
(3335 reviews)
+9 photos
3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.6 and institution status — a must-visit for Creole-Texan cuisine. Creole cooking, Bananas Foster and a jazz brunch.
«Tonight we had a wonderful birthday and anniversary celebration! My husband and I enjoyed…»
7. Brenner's on the Bayou · ⭐ 8.9
(3012 reviews)
+9 photos
1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007, United States
Cuisine: Steak & grill
A 4.4 and a lovely location — a must-visit for the views and steaks. A Buffalo Bayou setting, a patio and steaks.
«Brenner's on the Bayou is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Houston to hold a…»
8. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse · ⭐ 9.5
(2888 reviews)
+9 photos
5839 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77057, United States
Cuisine: Steak & grill
A 4.7 and an award-winning cellar — a must-visit for Houston's best steak. In-house aging, a wine list and elegance.
«The food and service were wonderful. We booked for 5:45pm, and when we arrived it was alre…»
9. Nancy's Hustle · ⭐ 9.5
(2228 reviews)
+9 photos
2704 Polk St A, Houston, TX 77003, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.7 and cult status — a must-visit for seasonal cooking and wines. Seasonality, natural wines and intimacy.
«Everything I tried was fantastic. I really loved the cheeseburger! The umi and the dumplin…»
10. State of Grace · ⭐ 9.3
(2010 reviews)
+9 photos
3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098, United States
Cuisine: American
A 4.6 and Ford Fry quality — a must-visit for modern Southern food. Seafood, Southern-Texan cuisine and elegance.
«I come here all the time for their oyster happy hour. Every day it's $1.50 until 6pm, and…»
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquarium Restaurant | ⭐ 9.5 | 11 799 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Taste of Texas | ⭐ 9.5 | 10 890 | — |
| 3 | The Breakfast Klub | ⭐ 9.5 | 10 081 | — |
| 4 | Taste Kitchen + Bar | ⭐ 8.9 | 6 911 | — |
| 5 | La Fisheria | ⭐ 9.7 | 4 838 | People's favorite |
| 6 | Brennan's Houston | ⭐ 9.3 | 3 335 | — |
| 7 | Brenner's on the Bayou | ⭐ 8.9 | 3 012 | — |
| 8 | Pappas Bros. Steakhouse | ⭐ 9.5 | 2 888 | — |
| 9 | Nancy's Hustle | ⭐ 9.5 | 2 228 | — |
| 10 | State of Grace | ⭐ 9.3 | 2 010 | — |
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Aquarium Restaurant — score 9.5/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.4/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.
Which place has the most reviews? Aquarium Restaurant — 11799 visitor reviews.
See also:
Steak & grill
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