Texas is big and Houston is a big city in Texas. Along with that size you will find that having over 1,500 restaurants to satisfy your taste buds. When you are visiting the area you will not have a problem finding a place to satisfy your pallet for any given meal. From fine dining for a romantic dinner or a fun place for the whole family Houston is not in short supply when it comes to feeding the masses.
Fine Dining in Houston
- If you like good gourmet food you will find that Aries Restaurant, where Chef Tycer creatively pairs color, texture and easy sophistication, will present you with dishes both pleasing to the eye as well as the palette. After working in San Francisco under Wolfgang Puck at Spago, Chef Tycer and his wife moved back to bring Houston their idea of fine dining and American cuisine that they enjoyed in New York and San Francisco.
- The Daily Review Cafe is another wonderful restaurant that provides American food, and whether it's brunch, lunch or dinner, you will find the most appetizing menu and reasonable prices. An extensive wine list will compliment any dish you order.
Texas Favorites in Houston
- The Rio Ranch Steakhouse is for those looking for some real Texas cookin.' The design for the restaurant was inspired by the Ranch houses of early Texas. With a menu that is everything Texas, including some dishes from south of the boarder, plus a Sunday breakfast buffet, this restaurant will please everyone in your group.
- For some family fun time, Razzoo's Cajun Cafe will make everyone happy, because if you don't get messy they may just take it personally. This kid-friendly place is also for the kids at heart.
- Another place to get good Cajun food is at Bourdreaux's Cajun Kitchen, where they serve up Creole, Cajun, and Seafood that will have your taste buds jumping for joy.
- If BBQ is on your mind, The Swinging Door is the place to go for pecan-smoked BBQ at reasonable prices, and on Saturday nights this dance hall really turns into a dance hall after dinner, with live music and lots of fun.
Family-Style Restaurants in Houston
- For a night of family fun, the Rainforest Cafe is more than a restaurant, it's an adventure. Lush surroundings, waterfalls, and giant aquariums along with a menu that serves cuisines from Mexico, Asia, and the Caribbean will make this a fun and filling time for the whole family. So, pull up a hand-carved animal stool and sit under a big mushroom canopy, and be prepared for a dining experience like you've never had before.
- If Italian is calling you, Patrenella's serves up an aromatic tomato sauces that go well with penne bosciaola and spaghetti with fennel sausage and shrimp.
Whether you are coming to Houston for business or pleasure you will find that they take the preparation and serving of their food very seriously. You will find no matter where you choose to eat you will not be disappointed. So be ready to have some of the best meals offered to you here in Houston and enjoy your stay.
