Allison M.: V&A is open every night for dinner, Chef Carlos has the best crab cake I've ever had in my life, his quail appetizer is incredible, and they serve great burgers at lunch on Fridays (or always in bar).
Lauren Fernandez: There's a reason VA was voted Best Of Houston steakhouse - Chef Carlos knows food. From the best crab cake in town to amazing steaks, to great sides & drinks. Ambience is top notch. Sit @ chefs bar.
Allison M.: Salt & pepper calamari, foie gras torchon, and the bacon & bone marrow appetizers are really amazing!
3. La Fisheria
8.5
213 Milam St (Franklin St), Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Downt · 24 tips and reviews
Robyn Pass: Ceviche Naturale was a giant portion, fresh and delicious. Grab the unique black bean soup as an appetizer. Lots of gluten free options.
Houston Press: Top-notch Mexican seafood restaurant located downtown, serving a range of coastal dishes like ceviches, tostadas & tacos-all delicious & beautifully plated. Cocktails like Mezcal Martini were perfect! Read more.
Houston Press Street Team Manager: Top-notch Mexican seafood restaurant located downtown, serving a range of coastal dishes like ceviches, tostadas & tacos-all delicious & beautifully plated. Cocktails like Mezcal Martini were perfect!
Rudy Gonzales: Fresh,innovative sushi spot @Bayouplace. Try the Rainforest,and the Mega lobster rolls.You will leave satisfied
Holly: Ahi Tower, Baked Salmon Roll, and Super Dragon Roll are amazing! The fish is so fresh! A bit pricey though.
Ed: I loved my custom eel and crab roll. Everything I tried here was of a similar high-quality as other really good sushi places around town.
5. The Grove
8.6
1611 Lamar St (Dallas), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews
Local Houston Magazine: Delightfully light and refreshing, the Ahi tuna sashimi with slices of tuna nestled atop slices of avacado topped with a mango and pineapple pico and micro greens is perfection for these hot months. Read more.
Stirling Morris: Steak and potatoes, Tuna, it's all great!
Bobby: Always great seating with views of Discovery Green and DTH. The burger is near-perfect, as are the seasoned fries, as is the shrimp and crab salad, as are the desserts...
7. The Cajun Stop
8.1
2130 Jefferson St (Hutchins), Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Tony Collet: Must haves: red beans & rice, shrimp po-boy, roast beef and gravy po-boy. Boiled crawfish on Fridays & Saturdays
Melania Spagnoli: This place is awesome! Delicious and super spicy prawns, crawfish and king crab. Best cajun food in town!
ashley rodriguez: Great food! Try the fried shrimp po'boy w/ cheese! sweet tea is perfect! Also tried the red beans and rice and the bowl was perfect for 2 ppl!
Tiffany Santos: Sangria nit the best but you can't beat happy hour at bar from 3-7. Cakamari, croquets, and ceviche all really yummy. :)
Mario Hernandez: Great service! Paella de Mariscos is superb!
Tere Perry: Bombas de Queso (fried goat cheese balls) & Bolitas De Pescado (fish balls) are the perfect tapas starter for Gambas a Las Brasa (grilled shrimp on saffron rice.) Don't miss Happy Hour's $4 Tapas!
11. Xochi
8.6
1777 Walker St Ste A, Houston, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Fernando Covas: Hard to go wrong with anything here. The ceviches are great, as are the antojitos, the moles, and all the main courses. Their tortillas are so good. Make sure to try them with your main course.
Christy Landes: Wow! We loved cabrito tacos, ceviche, duck mole and pulpo. Delicious selection of mexcal cocktails. Deserves it spot right now at the top in houston!
Hazim Al-Haideri: They serve Fish, cooked in extraordinary way and tastes quite good.
14. Sambuca
7.1
909 Texas Ave. (at Travis St.), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews
Gulfscapes: Try the Citrus Salmon, Miso Sea Bass, or the St. Tropez Salad - greek salad topped with peppered salmon.
Ashley Russell: The service here was awesome Sat night and there was live music. Our server Laura was so nice & the managers were really attentive & checked in with us. The chicken and shrimp tostadas were delicious!
ISC Chicago: SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE (creamy broth with shrimp & crab meat)
Scott S.: Great value for the price for the daily regular gumbo, shrimp etouffee, jambalaya, and red beans & rice w/ sausage. Friday special, baked catfish w/ shrimp etouffee topping, served on dirty rice.
Jolie Stinneford: Gumbo, shrimp etouffee, chicken fried chicken, fried catfish, mustard greens, fresh salads!
Michael Falwell 🎥🎹🎶🍴🌵🐾: Treebeards. In the downtown Houston tunnel system has some of the best homemade food: red beans & rice w/sausage, cheese & onions... Chicken & Sausage gumbo are standouts.