1. Costa Brava Bistro
7.8
5107 Bellaire BLVD. Ste 100, Bellaire, TX
Spanish Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Saf an: Dish: Gambas al Ajillo; saffron-mussel soup; romaine, frisee or house salads; paella; arroz con leche. Inside track: no reservations, phone ahead, you'll be eligible for the next table upon arrival
Eater: Upscale, cozy and with the best paella in the city, this Houston spot is a classic. All of the Spanish classics are flawlessly executed by chef Kitty Bailey. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Houston Chronicle: Don't miss: Gambas al Ajillo; saffron-mussel soup; romaine, frisee or house salads; paella; arroz con leche. Read more.
Houston Press: Fabulous Brunch Buffet featuring over 50 of your all-time Pico’s favorites including Paella Valenciana, Ceviches, Barbacoa and more - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Pas Quallie: You can ask for Mole Negra sauce on chicken enchiladas so good !!!
Houston Press: Start with a margarita on the rocks and the love will bloom quickly from there! Read more.
5. Oporto Wine Cafe
8.1
3833 Richmond Ave (Weslayan St), Houston, TX
Tapas Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Mary Graham: Great paella, queso de cabra, pastel de nata, and mamma Maria's pineapple carrot cake! Great cocktails too!
Houston Press: Oporto Cafe in Greenway offers unusual wines and great snacks in a hip, relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Read more.
Caroline Root: Love this place! A bit $$$ but bartender(s) are nice to look at ;)
6. Batanga
7.3
908 Congress St, Houston, TX
Latin American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Ray Sanders: Notice: the paella isn't necessarily recommending two people, but letting you know you'll be charged for at least two people (double the menu price at a minimum). It's good, but not that good.
Tere Perry: Featuring a full menu of Latin American favorites, including tapas, fish tacos, paella and more. Enjoy an evening out on the the largest outdoor patio in downtown Houston.
Tere Perry: Featuring Latin American favorite dishes, including tapas, fish tacos, paella and more. The largest outdoor patio in downtown Houston makes for a fun night out!
9. Churrascos
8.4
2005 Westheimer Rd (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Churrascaria · 35 tips and reviews
Eva Villarreal: Great for Sunday Brunch. Best Tres Leches
Courtneay Freeman: Sunday brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's, mojitos, sangria.... food is amazing.
Houston Press: Brunch: Sunday 10:30am-3pm. Endless Bloody Marys, margaritas, screwdrivers, mojitos & mimosas!
11. Cafe Benedicte
7.9
15455 Memorial DR #100, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Eric Geordi: Chicken and shrimp gumbo is fantastic, especially for sore throats
Ben Lutman: Great food and service. An excellent hidden surprise!
Cristina Castro: The Patata was amazing!!! Great coffee too. Cappuccino was good, coffee was better. Hawaiian French toast was doughy but I really enjoyed it. Great patio too.
12. Ouisie's Table
8.2
3939 San Felipe St (btwn Drexel Dr. & Willowick Rd.), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Fernando Covas: Breakfast is great for business meetings. Service can be slow, but it's excellent. The quiche (egg and gruyere cheese) is a must try.
CultureMap Houston: There’s often a piano player, so unless you like shouting over show tunes we suggest that you make reservations—getting a table too close to him can be a real conversation-killer.
Amyn Zindani: One of the best chicken fried steak.
Tara Wandel: Delicious cioppino and blackened redfish tostados.
Patrick Navarro: Kobe burger is excellent
Carlos Nunez: We described the food as "fulfilling, but not satisfying." Burger was cooked too hot (asked for rare but got medium). Wife got pancakes that tasted like cornbread (good, but weird). Mimosas were meh