Pappadeaux
Neighborhood: Eastex/Jensen

3950 S Terminal Rd
Houston, TX 77093

mandy f. writes: As much as I was looking forward to leaving Houston/George Bush International, I was quite glad I found Pappadeaux.  Nothing like a tastee po-boy before hopping on jet plane to go home!  I wasn't too impressed with the gumbo though...must be the…

Nit Noi Thai Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

2426 Bolsover St
Houston, TX 77005

Kevin Y. writes: I end up coming here almost every time I'm in Houston.  It is a little pricier but great food and the portions are such that it's a great place to go with friends and do a family style dinner (n-1).

Their basil dishes are amazing.

Kirin II Japanese Seafood Buffet
Neighborhood: Willowbrook

7615 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77070

Wayne C. writes: When you hear the name Kirin 2, you're thinking the "sequel isn't gonna be as good as the original." Tried and tested moments has proven it true like Mission Impossible 2 and the current president of 2006.

Now I haven't tried Kirin 1 but Kirin 2 is…

Raja Quality Sweets Indian Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Gulfton

5667 Hillcroft St.
Houston, TX 77036

Gretchen P. writes: Rajas!  Sweets and fast food.  That's both fast-food and cafeteria style fast.  I've been going here for years and it has never disappointed.

If you like dessert (or in this case, sweets) counters, you must come here.  Try the ladoo.   For those of…

Penzey's Spices
Neighborhood: The Heights

516 W 19th St
Houston, TX 77008

Trevor B. writes: If I were to start my own religion ala L. Ron Hubbard, I would center it on spice.  And, no, not "the spice of life" but on lovely, earthy spice.  Penzey's Spices is a store that caters to my capsaicin cravings (and takes it a little farther by…

Vieng Thai
Neighborhood: Spring Branch

6929 Long Point Rd
Houston, TX 77055

Ken W. writes: Yes, its smack dab in the middle of "THE HOOD" but don't let that deter you from this place my friend for you will be greatly rewarded. A true gem in Houston in a category that is fraught with mediocrity, VT stands heads and shoulders above the…

Hotel Icon
Neighborhood: Downtown

220 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

Ben R. writes: The Icon is by far the best hotel that I have ever stayed at in Houston. Since I was in the "Dirty South", I figured I would make the most of my short stay here on business. I felt like a "Baller" as soon as I walked in, taking in all of the "Fresh"…

Vito's Deck House
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

20237 Gulf Freeway
Webster, TX 77598

steven a. writes: THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO HANG OUT DURING THE WEEKDAY (NIGHTS)FOR A FEW BEERS AND WATCH BASEBALL.WEEKENDS THIS PLACE IS NUTS AND WHAT FUN!!!

China Bear Restaurant

12755 Southwest Fwy
Stafford, TX 77477

Jeffrey C. writes: Is it wrong to like this place? I happen to think it's greatest American-ish Chinese food for a cheap price. I waste my time eating one too many bowls of Hot and Sour Soup, which I think is great here. The only thing I tend to stay away from is the…

Top Tech
Neighborhood: Alief

4717 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77072

Long T. writes: I have to agree with this review 100%.  Top Tech is a place I can trust that won't rip me off for auto repairs in Houston on my Xterra.  I actually go to the dealership for the oil change and multi-point inspection... then I take their quote list and…

Charlie's Hamburger Joint
Neighborhood: Memorial

9747 Katy Frwy
Houston, TX 77024

Scott D. writes: A very inexpensive hamburger joint. Located in an antique store.

One of the original hamburger joints in Houston started back 1976 behind the The Ant & The Grasshopper restaurant.

Very good burgers, but you will not get fries with that. They don't…

Ginger Cafe

7548 FM 1960 Rd E
Humble, TX 77346

Sarah D. writes: Thanks to Mel's review, I finally found a restaurant that I don't have to drive downtown for that has awesome Chinese food.  I have been craving hot and sour soup lately and had to check this place out.  This restaurant was the purfect solution to my…

Berryhill Baja Grill
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Rice Military

1717 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Adam O. writes: I went here quickly with a co-worker to pick up some food to go, and I was terribly disappointed that I didn't get to stay.  The atmosphere is fun, lively, and that makes it a better lunch destination than my desk.

I got the grilled shrimp taco plate,…

Radio Music Theatre
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2623 Colquitt St
Houston, TX 77098

May N. writes: The name of the group describes exactly what they do.  Funny comedy sketches complete with sound effects, voices, costumes, and instruments.  They do some interactive improv sketches as well.  You should buy tickets over the phone (the only option)…

Baker Street Pub

15970 City Walk
Sugar Land, TX 77487

Alan S. writes: It's all about the cover bands.  Sugar Land does not provide many choices for some one to hang out, but Baker's St. fills the need without having to drive very far.  The drinks are reasonable but no great deals will be found here.  There are two pool…

Potbelly Sandwich Works
Neighborhood: Greenway

3800 Southwest Freeway
#150
Houston, TX 77027

henry w. writes: Chicago Friend: Wow there is this place called Potbelly's that is the total shit..

Me: Oh really? What kind of food is it?

CF: Sandwiches.. but not just ordinary sandwiches.. sandwiches from GOD.

Me: Uhm.. ok..  so what do they put in these…

Pappasito's Cantina
Neighborhood: Downtown

11831 I 10 E
Houston, TX 77002

Kevin S. writes: Delicious Tex-Mex fare cooked up by a family of mad Greeks.  These folks have steak places, seafood places, and Tex-Mex places, that I know of.  And they do it all pretty well.  I love the margaritas and the local beers, too.

Saltgrass Steakhouse
Neighborhood: IAH Airport Area

14909 I 45
North Houston, TX 77315

Anthony J. writes: Average at best.  Was expecting more out of this chain, my steak was over cooked, and the scampi I paired with the steak was also just average.  Disappointing...

Pollo Riko

7229 Fondren Rd.
Houston, TX 77036

Tim M. writes: I've always asked myself (or anyone else that would listen), how can a restaurant like The Cheesecake Factory do anything well when their menu reads like War and Peace?  How can you cook 423 items well?

Pollo Riko is the exact opposite.  They do one…

Xiong's Cafe
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9888 Bellaire Blvd # 150
Houston, TX 77036

Justus P. writes: if you have a group you could eat at the tea house next door (they are owned by the same people and they have an opening in their wall to connect through.  Otherwise they are very good, ESPECIALLY  their preserved egg/jalapeo appetizer.

Many of my…

Charlie's Hamburger Joint
Neighborhood: River Oaks

1440 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Adam G. writes: Where else in Houston can you get a burger or chicken strips at 4 AM while a team of trannys in the next booth discusses camp?

Nelore Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Museum District

4412 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Sam V. writes: From OSU's Department of Animal Science: The Nelore is of the species Bos indicus (Zebu), and has great dissimilarities to breeds of the Bos taurus (European) species, like the Angus, Hereford, Charolais and others. Their most distinctive…

Avis Houston Hobby Airport
Neighborhood: Fondren Southwest

7714 Airport Boulevard
Houston, TX 77061

Mysterious Q. writes: Avis tends to be the same wherever you go, but the Houston Hobby Airport spot is special because they always have my car, not only ready to go, but pulled out of the space and running with the trunk open for me!  Now that's what I call "Preferred…

Michelangelo's Restaurante
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

307 Westheimer
Houston, TX 77006

May N. writes: I've been here celebratory b-day dinner and Sunday brunch.  It's a house-turned ristorante with valet parking and a business casual dress code.  Free parking available in the neighborhood across the street, just watch out for Westheimer traffic.  …

Movie Tavern Humble

9630 F.M. 1960 Bypass W
Humble, TX 77338

mel m. writes: Probably the greatest thing about Movie Tavern is the fact that the guys that started it did so because they couldn't understand why they couldn't have beer in a movie theater.

A noble cause if e'er there was one.

The biggest problem with today's movie…

Drexler's Bar-B-Que
Neighborhood: Third Ward

2300 Pierce St
Houston, TX 77003

Andrew W. writes: Drexler's is a Houston institution and I'm shocked to be the first person to review it.

In addition to having the best $2.50 burger you'll ever have, this place is a shrine to Houston's own Clyde "The Glide" Drexler. However, this isn't some celebrity…

George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Neighborhood: IAH Airport Area

2800 N Terminal Rd
Houston, TX 77032

Lisa A. writes: You have to be a member of Mensa just to find the correct terminal. But, if you ever do manage to find your way inside you'll find a clean, travel-friendly airport.

I've created my own Are-You-Smart-Enough-To-F ly-Out-Of-George-Bush-Int…

Bibas One's A Meal Restaurant
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

607 W. Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Farrah A. writes: I'm probably going to get a lot of flack from my fellow yelpers for giving Biba's five stars. So, bring it.

The 24-hour Greek eatery is supposedly known for the owner's not-so friendly service (which I have yet to experience), but I tell you what, I…

Picnic
Neighborhood: Museum District

1928 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005

Larina C. writes: Very adorable place- fantastic for breakfast or lunch. Has a school cafeteria vibe but in a good way. There's sandwiches, fresh baked breads, and salads, fresh fruit and you can even get them in a lunch box order that comes with chips and a side…

Yum Yum Cha
Neighborhood: West University

2435 Times Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Farrah A. writes: After a few threads of getting together for a dim sum UYE, Ken W planned a get-together at the Rice Village's Yum Yum Cha. I've heard about the place, but never visited, nor had I ever had dim sum (other than at greasy Chinese buffets, but that…

Knock
Neighborhood: West University

5109 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098

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Millers Cafe-Space Center
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

2403 Bay Area Blvd Ste C
Houston, TX 77058

Oxen -. writes: An absolutely killer burger joint in Clear Lake. All sorts of variety, including mushroom, chili-cheese, and guacamole burgers (those three being among my favoirites). I don't recall if there was a veggie patty option or not, but given the ample…

Williams Smoke House
Neighborhood: Independence Heights

5903 Wheatley St
Houston, TX 77091

karl l. writes: Williams' Smokehouse is the real deal, it's a small restaurant with a smokehouse outback. The place is very basic, you order from a window when you walk in and they bring it to your table. i had a chopped beef po-boy which was indescribably good.…

Texas Land & Cattle Steak House

12710 Southwest Fwy
Stafford, TX 77477

aura p. writes: I am hooked on this place!  I must admit that I am not usually a big fan of steak houses but this one may have just converted me.  My goal is to eventually have everything on the menu at least once, however I keep repeating dishes because they are so…