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Latin American/
Contemporary
14/20
 
River Oaks Shopping Center
2040 W. Gray St., Ste. 200
Houston, TX 77019
832-200-1492
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 Latin American cuisine marries with sleek environs in this River Oaks eatery. Read GAYOT's Americas Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean14/20
 
5000 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77056
713-621-6888
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 Find dishes unique to Sardinia, and unavailable elsewhere in the U.S. Read GAYOT's Arcodoro Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Italian
14/20
 
West Ave
2800 Kirby Dr.
Houston, TX 77098
713-386-6460
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 Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar is anything but blasé; look for Mediterranean, Italian and American dishes and plenty of whiskey. Read GAYOT's Ava Kitchen & Whiskey Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Barbecue/
American Regional
14/20
 
2310 Decatur St.
Houston, TX 77007
713-864-2328
  
 A gourmet Texas ice house with a kickin’ bar. Read GAYOT's Beaver’s Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary14/20
 
2424 Dunstan St.
Houston, TX 77005
713-522-7602
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 Hip, urban bistro with internationally inspired food. Read GAYOT's benjy's Restaurant Review

 
 
Southern/
American/
Seafood
14/20
 
2810 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77098
713-528-2473
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 The Bird & The Bear serves Southern classics with a twist. Read GAYOT's The Bird & The Bear, Ouisie’s American Bistro Restaurant Review

 
 
American Regional14/20
 
510 Shepherd Dr.
Houston, TX 77007
713-863-7777
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 Retro chic décor and food from chef-owner David Grossman at Branch Water Tavern. Read GAYOT's Branch Water Tavern Restaurant Review

 
 
Creole14/20
 
3300 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77006
713-522-9711
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 The Houston sibling of Commander's Palace in New Orleans turns out fine renditions of Creole classics. Read GAYOT's Brennan's of Houston Restaurant Review

 
 
South American/
Steakhouse
14/20
 
9705 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77042
713-952-1988
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 Polished South American steakhouse serves big beef and innovative sides. Read GAYOT's Churrascos Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
5161 San Felipe St.
Houston, TX 77056
713-960-0333
  
 It’s “Hello beautiful, food” at Ciao Bello. Read GAYOT's Ciao Bello Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
3011 Smith St.
Houston, TX 77005
713-522-0439
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 Damian's on the fringe of downtown offers an appealing Italian-style lunch, and is an inviting post-work or pre-theater destination. Read GAYOT's Damian's Cucina Italiana Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
5510 Morningside Dr.
Houston, TX 77005
713-526-3400
  
 Bustling Rice Village Italian café is a good pit stop for shoppers, students and families. Read GAYOT's D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse14/20
 
The Galleria
5061 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 8060
Houston, TX 77056
713-355-2600
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 The well-heeled flock to Del Frisco’s for big wines and big steaks. Read GAYOT's Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
Steakhouse/
Raw Bar
14/20
 
CityCentre
12848 Queensbury Ln.
Houston, TX 77024
832-200-2380
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 Eddie V’s Prime Seafood delivers fresh fish, an extensive wine list and more. Read GAYOT's Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex/
Regional
14/20
 
Tower Theater
1201 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-524-1201
  
 El Real Tex-Mex Cafe rocks old-school enchiladas and more. Read GAYOT's El Real Tex-Mex Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Seafood
14/20
 
Center at River Oaks
2405 Alabama St.
Houston, TX 77004
713-520-5959
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 Prime beef and fabulous wines define this upscale steakhouse. Read GAYOT's Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Small Plates
14/20
 
3215 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77098
713-522-1934
  
 Small and large plates of authentic Italian food and plenty of wines. Read GAYOT's Giacomo’s cibo e vino Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood/
Creole/
Cajun
14/20
 
2621 Westpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77098
713-523-7154
  
 Fishing all over the Gulf Coast, Goode Co. harvests recipes from Texas, Louisiana and Mexico. Read GAYOT's Goode Co. Texas Seafood Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
4715 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77027
713-622-3663
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 The beautiful people enjoy contemporary Italian food at this upbeat mainstay. Read GAYOT's Grotto Restaurant Review

 
 
American Regional14/20
 
1611 Lamar St.
Houston, TX 77010
713-337-7321
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 Dine among the splendor of Houston’s Discovery Green. Read GAYOT's The Grove Restaurant Review

 
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