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1. Lucille's
4.5
Awesome(2382)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Museum District
Booked 39 times today
Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.
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2. Grace's
4.8
Exceptional(4317)
Price: Expensive
• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Booked 42 times today
Grace's is all about comfort food. It's like a warm hug on a plate. The menu is packed with Southern comfort food, described by reviewers as 'great', 'phenomenal', and 'exceptional'. From the 'good comfort food' to 'upscale Southern comfort food', it's clear that Grace's is the place for classic American comfort dishes. Plus, the owner's grandmother, Grace, is the inspiration behind the restaurant, adding an extra layer of comfort and homeliness to the dining experience.
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3. Relish Restaurant & Bar - River Oaks
4.8
Exceptional(1038)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • River Oaks
Booked 39 times today
Relish Restaurant & Bar is a neighborhood eatery serving up classic American food with Mediterranean influences. At Relish, we aim to create an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is our highest priority. Through a shared commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to the uncompromising quality of our food, service, and people, while taking exceptional care of our guests and staff. We simply believe food should be uncomplicated, delicious and something to be relished!
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4. Rosie Cannonball
4.7
Exceptional(46)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Montrose
Booked 49 times today
At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill. The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire. Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers. The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food. Chef de Cuisine: Matt Hamilton Sous Chef: Karla MorenoExecutive Pastry Chef: Samantha MendozaGeneral Manager: Brandi KinneyFront of House Managers: Lauren AllenGoodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil
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5. State of Grace
4.6
Exceptional(3387)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks
Booked 60 times today
State of Grace is all about elevated comfort food, offering a jubilant medley of old favorites with new spice, accent, and freshness. Reviews rave about its 'delicious food', 'unique and delicious entrees', and 'fabulous food'. The restaurant's friendly service and great atmosphere add to its comfort food appeal. Chef-owner Ford Fry's culinary expertise and respect for every ingredient also contribute to the restaurant's comfort food status.
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6. McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Uptown Park)
4.6
Exceptional(3375)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 21 times today
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks brings the Pacific Northwest's favorite restaurant to Bayou City! We are conveniently located in the Uptown Park Shopping Center – off of Post Oak Boulevard and Loop 610 West. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.
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7. Ouisie's Table
4.8
Exceptional(4784)
Price: Moderate
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 32 times today
Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.
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8. Maggiano's - Houston
4.6
Exceptional(3908)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Westside
Booked 31 times today
Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Post Oak and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Located in one of Texas' largest shopping malls, our location offers a delicious dining and luxury shopping experience. Visit us at 2019 Post Oak Blvd. and book your reservation today!
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9. True Food Kitchen - Houston
4.5
Awesome(1440)
Price: Moderate
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 10 times today
True Food Kitchen in Houston serves comfort food that is also healthy. Reviews rave about the 'delicious food', 'excellent service', and 'great atmosphere'. With a menu that caters to various dietary needs, it's a place where everyone can enjoy flavorful and nutritious meals. As one reviewer put it, 'Great food, timely delivery, excellent service. A very pleasant dinner.'
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10. Whiskey Cake - Stafford
4.6
Exceptional(1006)
Price: Moderate
• American • Stafford
Booked 13 times today
Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. We source flavors, ingredients, and ideas straight from the farm, because good food tastes even better when it’s grown locally.
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