Check out these delicious places to eat in the Bayou City.

Kirsten Gilliam

Key Takeaways

Houstonsfood scene is one of the top draws for this major Texas city.

Next door is the owners modern Israeli restaurant,Hamsa.

Marmo

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G, Houston, TX 77080

Goode Company Cantina

Take your weekend brunch date to Goode Co.

Kitchen & Cantina, which has three locations in Houston.

Among their favorite breakfast orders include the “katfish & grits” and “wings & waffle.”

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The playful twists on brunch items do not disappoint.

This food hall gave new life to a 1934 abandoned post office.

Order the classic salt-and-pepper shrimp and perfectly seasoned calamari.

Chocolate filled pastry with latte

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Her recipes (including her signature rolls) are on the menu.

Chef Alex Au-Yeung was a 2022 James Beard Award Semifinalist for the Best Chef: Texas category.

Not to be missed: house-made caviar tater tots and the truffle-and-caviar pierogi.

Tacos Doña Lena

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Like Williams of Lucille, Cosentino drew inspiration from his great grandmother, Rosalie.

The restaurant includes a replica of her television, and tchotchkes throughout the space.

Guests can order up unique pizzas and pastas, Great Grandmas Meatballs, and Halibut Marsala.

Goode Company Cantina

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The weekly specials rotate constantly, which means there’s always something new to try.

The menu pays homage to Mexican and Texan heritage cooking, Japanese techniques, and the Gulf Coast region.

A sister restaurant, Navy Blue, is open in Rice Village.

ARMANDOS Brunch

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Start your meal with fresh oysters served everyway, squash blossoms, or cucumber gazpacho.

The first location opened in 1998, and it has since expanded to other Houston locations.

A dessert favorite is the Cardamom Chocolate Mousse prepared with jaggery caramel and a 24-karat gold kiss.

The Breakfast Klub

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Talk about late-night eats!

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Table filled with Viet-Cajun style food

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Le Jardinier

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Stuffed Belly

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Phat’s Eatery

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Tiny Boxwoods

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Clark’s Oyster Bar

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Plate of dinner food with wine

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Interior of pink/art deco inspired restaurant

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Brasserie 19

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Pondicheri

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Maximo

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Bludorn

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El Tiempo Cantina

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Amrina Braised Lamb Shank

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4 Asian desserts on an outdoor table

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House of Pies

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