Bally Total Fitness

13444 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Carolen M. writes: Considering what I had to work with at the Courtyard Marriott...this was so what I needed.  Glittering rows of treadmills, ellipticals and bikes.  Weight machines and free weights till the eye can see.  They fit so much equipment.  The machines were…

International House of Pancakes

12725 Southwest Freeway
Stafford, TX 77497

Carolen M. writes: I haven't gone to a chain breakfast place in a while and since this was literally just a hop skip away from where I'm staying, we decided to grab some breakfast before we headed to training.

I was still full from the night before (had a half a bag of…

Luby's
Neighborhood: Lawndale/Wayside

5335 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77023

Ngoc L. writes: My cousin introduced me to Luby's food about 10 yrs ago. I'd never go here because I always thought it was for old folks. (sorry) This is my favorite place to go for fried fish and I always get fried okra and corn as my sides. I think on some nights,…

AMC Willowbrook 24
Neighborhood: Willowbrook

17145 Tomball Parkway
Houston, TX 77064

deb n. writes: A huge 24 screen AMC theater in an outdoor strip mall.  NOTE: it isn't located at the Willowbrook Mall, but across 249.  Love the stadium seating, but can hear the movies next door when the scenes got quiet.  I like getting the kids pack of treats,…

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

14765 N. Freeway
Houston, TX 77297

Hilari T. writes: I miss living in the south and Crackle Barrel is one of the reasons!!  awww the sweet tea mmm mmmm mmm

Good mid level meals.....Southern food done pretty well. Love me some grits and eggs with sweet tea.

Macy's
Neighborhood: Willowbrook

4000 Willowbrook Mall
Houston, TX 77297

deb n. writes: This city loves to shop and they must love Macy's, there are a ton of them in Houston, around 12.  I bought a Seiko watch and my salesperson, was very nice and helpful.
I arrived a little before 10am, had to wait til 10 minutes after at the doors,…

Cafe Le Jadeite
Neighborhood: River Oaks

1952 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Larina C. writes: I really like this place. The concept of fine dining Chinese food is superb. The decor is beautiful and artful imperial dynasty. It's definitely not authentic but they do serve traditional dishes that have been Americanized like most Chinese…

Zucchini's At the Westin Oaks
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5011 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Irene F. writes: I never knew this place had any association with the Westin, but it matters not. The food is indeed healthy, and light, and as Phillip mentioned, alarmingly tasteless. I do mean really flat on flavor. Sorely disappointing as far as flavor goes. I…

Murphy's Deli

13645 Murphy Rd
Stafford, TX 77477

Phillip T. writes: This is the original Murphy's Deli of Stafford, TX. When I lived in the area, it was a lunch time spot since it is near HCCS and very close to the business parks. The decor is different from the other places, less refined, but the food is good. I…

Whataburger Restaurants
Neighborhood: Willow Meadows/Willowbend, Meyerland

10310 S Post Oak Rd
Houston, TX 77035

Flora G. writes: Your traditional fast-food hamburger spot, Whataburger originally started in Corpus Christi, TX in the 50's and has slowly become a Southern hamburger chain.  But like all hamburger joints their food has their own tastes and textures.   What really…

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Neighborhood: Rice Military

1151 Uptown Park Blvd
Ste 1
Houston, TX 77056

May N. writes: I went here for happy hour because of the cheap food deals.  Happy hour specials are Monday - Fridays, 4-6:30 and again from 9-11.  I went on a Friday evening.  Try to get there early, because seating is limited to the bar area and it's first-come,…

Cafe Red Onion
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

1111 Eldridge Pkwy
Houston, TX 77077

Shana P. writes: Latin Fusion on the West Side.  

Cafe Red Onion on Eldridge is a great place to grab a bite when you want something just a notch up from the traditional Mexican food you find all over town.

Fried Plantain is always a good appetizer.  They serve it…

Pappasito's Cantina

7050 FM 1960
Houston, TX 77297

Angela M. writes: They put the "O" in fajita.  

You're thinking, "wait, there is no 'O' in fajita..."  Wrong! Don't argue!  This is THE place for fajitas.  Their fajitas cause multiple, rapid mouth-gasms in succession and they increase in intensity as you enjoy your…

Bond Lounge
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2700 Milam St.
Houston, TX 77006

Aaron B. writes: Tried to get in on 7/21/07 around 12:30am, Sat nite.  Doorman wanted $20 cover so we went across the street to Swivel which had no cover.  I was across the street at Fix Lounge before Bond.  Spent alot of the nite on their roof watchin ppl down…

Bijan Persian Grill
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Gulfton

5922 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77297

Farrah A. writes: The Hilcroft area is plenty in options for Middle Eastern fare, but when I'm craving Persian food, Bijan is the first and only place that comes to mind.

It's right on the corner off 59, so it's easy to spot--spotting the huge (and covered) outdoor…

Hertz
Neighborhood: Downtown

11430 I 10 Ste E
Houston, TX 77002

Yan M. writes: Picked up the car at with the Hertz Gold Service, walked many miles later within the Rental Car center, I saw my allocated car. Nothing fancy but to my dismay as I entered, there were some paperwork of the last renter. "They didn't clean the car…

Amici Ristorante

16089 City Walk
Sugar Land, TX 77479

Robert C. writes: A great room with a nice view of the Sugar Land City Square and Town Hall.  Jeff has struck out on his own and is working to make a name apart from the Carabba's.  So far, his desire outstrips the reality that his chef (and partner, I think) are…

Usmania Grill

13102 Veterans Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77297

Khalid S. writes: I went to their buffet long time ago, but one thing I remember to this day is their Paaya, absolutely delicious! Everything else was quite mediocre for a Desi buffet.

Golden Island Chinese Restaurant

20127 Highway 59 N
Humble, TX 77338

Summer C. writes: When I lived in Huffman, this was by far my favorite Chinese buffet restaurant to go to. It was always pleasing, and very filling. I even had my graduation dinner here! :)

Fuel

120 E Main St
Humble, TX 77338

Summer C. writes: I used to work here, back freshman year? I think. Since then they've upgraded their stage equipment and made the stage bigger, but in that, their ego's have gotten bigger aswell.
I quit because of the way I was treated by the other employees and the…

Erawan Authentic Thai Cusine

9402 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77063

Chris K. writes: I will be the first person to admit that I am fairly picky when it comes to Thai food.  For me, it has to be spicy, full of flavor, and not drowning in coconut milk.

Erawan, in my book, is one of those places that delivers consistently good tasting…

Holiday Inn Express

14444 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 77478

Teri C. writes: I stayed at this Holiday Inn Express over the past weekend while in the area.  

It's an older hotel, but apparently Holiday Inn Express upgraded their bedding as of January. They must have done a pretty good job because we stayed there for three…

Qin Dynasty
Neighborhood: West University

5115 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77005

Katie W. writes: One of my favorite lunch places in the Greenway Plaza area.  The service is always prompt and the food is tasty.  It is a really good value; most entrees are around $7 to 8 bucks and all come with soup and a spring roll.  I especially like that you…

Canyon Cafe
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5000 Westheimer Rd Ste 250
Houston, TX 77056

Cory O. writes: When pulling into the parking lot for Canyon Cafe (it is actually in a strip mall, so I could correct myself and say that I pulled into a parking lot for a billion stores--including The Gap--so I could eat at Canyon Cafe), I was immediately a bit…

Cabo Mix-Mex Grill
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

6025 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057

Michael B. writes: I know Cabo for the nightlife.

Back in 2002, I was working in Houston for a couple months. It was my own business, so I rented an apartment and learned the town. One night I went to party at Cabo. Whew!

This was the time when 'Hot in Here' was the…

The Stag's Head Pub
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2128 Portsmouth St
Houston, TX 77098

Marla T. writes: I went here for a quick bite yesterday before a Refresh Houston event in their Oak Room. A friend and I were very patient with the waitstaff. I don't want to be mean, but our waitress looked like she was seriously on something. Our guess was some…

Magnolia Hotel Houston
Neighborhood: Downtown

1100 Texas St
Houston, TX 77002

Layla P. writes: This hotel won me over with the following:
6-9 AM continental breakfast (no bagels though)
5:30-6:30 free beer and wine hour
8-10 PM free cookies and milk

Cookies and milk? My goodness I'm in love - however, try to get there at 8 so you get the fresh…

Pronto Cucinino
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

1401 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77019

Jeff R. writes: Yesterday, some friends of mine from Palmer Episcopal church and I took lunch here, and we had a very pleasant time.  Pronto Cucinino is American-Italian in scope, and while the look of the place is un poco gentrifed, it's not bad (except for the…

The Roof
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2600 Travis St
Houston, TX 77246

Jolyn R. writes: The Roof Bar is a cool, without trying too hard, 80's glam rock hangout, but of course they had to try to look like they weren't trying, hence there's no sign out front. Clubgoers should have no trouble finding it, though: Just look for the colored…

Milk Shop
Neighborhood: Spring Branch, Lazy Brook/Timbergrove

1213 West Loop North, Suite 190
Houston, TX 77055

Nancy K. writes: Very cute stuff -- very expensive.  A family member from out of town put this place down as a place for baby shower gifts -- well, a few of us will be going in on a couple of items.  

Did love this tricycle!

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Movie Tavern

15719 North Frwy
Houston, TX 77090

Jay J. writes: NOT A BAD PLACE TO WATCH A MOVIE, DRINK & EAT AT THE SAME TIME!

The place was very clean and the people who take ur orders were very nice and coming back to check on my needs in a timely manner.

The drinks are perty good not bad.

The food is perty good…

Ruth's Chris Steak House
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

6213 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057

Michael B. writes: Ruth's Chris Steak is a legend among business travelers. I have finally eaten there and I have no idea what the fuss was all about. I think I have been spoiled.

The service is very good. The Kobe steak was good. The creamed spinach was good. The…

Zio's Italian Kitchen

14915 North Fwy
Houston, TX 77090

Tim L. writes: The atmosphere is typical Italian fare with plenty of green, white and red. Service is very decent and pricing is great for the huge portions that you get.  The food although not spectacular can not be dismissed for less than being good.

La Casita Mexican Restaurant

18043 County Road 127 # 2
Pearland, TX 77581

Bobbi B. writes: This is Tex Mex, plain and simple.  Prices cant be beat, but lines are long.  Get there early.

Homemade tortilla machine.  Tom  Hanks ate there when filming Apollo 13, he had Enchiladas.

If your on a budget and want a out of the way place, this is it.

El Sentinela Mexican Restaurant

104 Highway 3 N
League City, TX 77573

Bobbi B. writes: Good breakfast.

I dont like the lunches or dinners.

Huevos Rancheros or Huevos Ala Mexicana are great.  

Homemade tortillas.

Good coffee.

Hyatt Regency Houston
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

1200 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002

Lisa V. writes: Yawn!  Well I am definitely enjoying my Grand bed at this Hyatt as I am yelping away.... Its 3am here and I feel rested, but restless... Do you ever get like that when you are expecting a big day?  The body could sleep, but the mind cannot....

Great…

Pi
Neighborhood: Downtown

911 Franklin St
Houston, TX 77002

tatiana s. writes: Long narrow bar with a lounge feel (couches, seats). Good music (especially as you can easily put in requests). Thursday nights, ladies nights - one drink free. The mixed drinks are stiff, be warned.

Collina's Italian Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

2400 Times Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Farrah A. writes: When I'm in a first date/group of gals/casual Italian kind of mode, Colinna's is the first place I think of.

Had I wrote this a year ago on my first visit where our waitress forgot everything we ordered, switched out items--you name it, she did it…

Sound Exchange
Neighborhood: Montrose, Museum District

1846 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77098

Major M. writes: Remember about 10 years ago when eBay wasn't popular and you could still go to record stores and occasionally come across a real gem for less than $7?  

Go to Sound Exchange and party like it's 1999.  

Consistently top notch.