Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Houston

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

Benihana - Conroe, TX

5.0

5 (173)

$30 and under

Japanese

Conroe

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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James

Dined 7 days ago

Great time celebrating a college graduation. Food was great and chef was entertaining!

Lucio's BYOB & Grill

5.0

5 (1241)

$30 and under

American

Montrose

About the restaurant

Lucio's is New American cuisine in a comforting yet upscale dining atmosphere, concentrating on seasonal and fresh local ingredients.
Life is to be enjoyed, if you want to go somewhere to appreciate your bottle of wine and be reminded of the simple pleasures of life, this is it.

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RobertVIP

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

Going to Lucio's is a rarity in the most incredible way. You feel welcomed immediately and the relaxed ambiance sets the stage for an amazing evening. You never feel rushed. The service is spot on wonderful. We know when we invite friends to join us here we are in for an evening that will be orchestrated perfectly! Thank you, Lucio's for ALWAYS delivering top notch service and food! Bob and Carol S.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Costa Brava Bistro

5.0

5 (1909)

$50 and over

Spanish

Bellaire

About the restaurant

Owners Angeles Dueñas and Kitty Bailey have created a home where they explore the rich traditions of the food and wine from Spain and France with a modern, personal approach.
Open Table's 2016 list - "100 Best Restaurants for Foodies in America"

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MacVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Best meal I ha (away from home) in 2024. Angel, our waiter, could not have been more professional.

Brossa's Cibo-e-Vino

4.8

4.8 (187)

$30 and under

Italian

Brenham

About the restaurant

Fresh Italian bistro in beautiful Brenham, TX. House-made pastas, sandwiches, soups and salads set in a a quaint converted craftsman home. Pair a bottle from our incredible wine list with our Wild Boar Pappardelle, Eggplant Parm or fresh branzino.

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SamVIP

Dined on 3 Dec 2024

Brossa’s is absolutely one of the best Italian restaurants I have visited anywhere. Easily the best overall food in the area.

Handies Douzo - Heights

4.9

4.9 (66)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar in the trendy Houston Heights neighborhood opened in 2019. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee present their first brick and mortar restaurant.

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Allyson

Dined 1 day ago

Great place - wonderful cocktails. The hand rolls were delicious and unique

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Experience

Handroll Making Class

Ginger & Fork

4.9

4.9 (945)

$30 and under

Cantonese

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ginger & Fork! We are limited in our reservation capacity, and reservations of over 4 guests must be made by calling only. If you are unable to make a reservation online, please call the restaurant directly at 713-861-8883. Reservations are required for guaranteed seating.

Ginger & Fork will offer gracious hospitality and service, high quality food, and exotic drinks in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Mary’s vision for Ginger & Fork is to create a place where she and all of her customers can reconnect with old friends, as well as form new friendships.

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Shannon

Dined 7 days ago

This was our 4th time here. By now it should be our 20th time but we live too far away. So sad. Because it’s so good! The cocktails are divine and the food is fabulous! It has never disappointed! Especially love the attentive and friendly owner and the great service!

Handies Douzo - Montrose

4.9

4.9 (54)

$30 and under

Sushi

Montrose

About the restaurant

Handies Douzo is Houston's first hand roll focused sushi bar. Following the popularity in the Heights, the team brings its second location to Montrose in 2022. With over 25 years of combined experience in award winning Japanese cuisine and sushi, rising star chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee are excited to join the trendy neighborhood.

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DanVIP

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Food and service was outstanding. Menu isn’t huge, but what they do make is delicious and very high quality!

ChopnBlok

4.9

4.9 (105)

$30 and under

African

Montrose

About the restaurant

Created by 2024 James Beard Emerging Chef Nominee, Ope Amosu, ChòpnBlọk is a nationally acclaimed restaurant that carefully unveils the West African culinary experience, serving fresh proteins, vegetables, grains, and beverages that are prepared under a West African flavor profile, packaged in a local, contemporary fashion.
Freshness and integrity are embedded in our culture. We selectively source our ingredients and work with partners to procure natural, high-quality meats and vegetables.

At its core, ChòpnBlọk is the cultural crossroads where local communities and West African culinary traditions intersect, to deliver a convenient, hospitable food experience with exquisite taste.

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Kameron

Dined 1 day ago

Food was great, service was amazing, ambience was beautiful.

MF Sushi

4.9

4.9 (1669)

$50 and over

Sushi

Museum District

About the restaurant

We are now offering Omakase reservations
Tuesday-Wednesday at 7:00 pm, Friday at 7:30 pm.
Please contact us directly at (713) 637-4587 for Omakase reservations and large party reservations.

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douglas

Dined on 12 Dec 2024

This is the very best restaurant in Houston, in Texas, and perhaps in the United States. Great service, beautiful restaurant, food that is perfect.

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Experience

Omakase Reservation

Arturo Boada Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (805)

$31 to $50

Italian

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

This neighborhood eatery serves up an eclectic blend of Italian, Spanish and Latin cuisine not to be missed. Try unique tapas like the camarones henesy en hamaca, mussels tomatillo, ceviche and many more. The wood burning-oven puts out authentic thin crust pizzas, with favorites such as the carnitas pizza. We offer a flavorful selection of fresh seafood and steaks. Our home made desserts are a must, from wood oven baked apple pastry to Arturo’s famous crème brulee. The hand picked wine list offers a variety of boutique and exclusive wineries. We are very happy to accommodate any of your special requests.

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NicoleVIP

Dined today

Enjoyed the whole dining experience! Very hospitable staff!

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Popular dish

Snapper Al Fresco

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