2. Tony Mandola's
1212 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews
Debra Oliver: Really good Crab cakes!
Allen August: Crab Bisque, Gumbo, Ettoufee, Trout Alamond, Salmon Sofia and yes I ate all in one visit. Highly recommended!
E Irv: Mary is the best bartender and happy hour is 2-4pm also the stuffed Jalopenos are everything
3. Canopy
3939 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews
Stephanie Manley: Try the Crab Cakes - Wonderful with the fried green tomatoes
Gary Lassin: Been here twice for brunch recently and loved it both times. Everyone enjoyed their food. Great food with some unique twists at fair prices. Gotta go back and try lunch and dinner.
Aimee Woodall: Come check out Social Media Breakfast, held at Canopy, typically on the first Friday of the month! #SMBhou
Büşra Sertalp: Crab cak sliders and grilled oysters! I can't say more. Cocktails are also amazing
Houston Press: Pappas Seafood is now a mini-empire, but the Lower Shepherd location doesn't feel like part of a chain after three decades in the same location, just outside of Montrose. Read more.
Christine Ha: Only come for the oyster special: $7/dozen for Gulf Coast. Comes with mignonette 👍🏼. Other food is meh. Long waits during oyster season.
5. Bistro Menil
7.4
1513 W Alabama St, Houston, TX
Bistro · 16 tips and reviews
Manuel Villasmil: Wonderful place, walking distance from Menil Collection. Went for brunch on a Sunday without a reservation and the staff treated us like kings, Coffee + Crab Omelette + Dessert + Mimosas!
Melania Spagnoli: The duck confit is outstanding!
Andrew: The duck and onion focaccia is a great starter. I didn't want to share it. The tuna is good, but it has surprise horseradish.
7. Roost
8.4
1972 Fairview Ave (Hazard St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
Yueyue Guo: Cauliflower rightfully deserves the hype. Crab cake is pure crab, no added flour nonsense, so definitely get that, too. Scallops were super tender and well seasoned
Leah Johnson: They change out the menu every 3-4 weeks so you always have new items to try. But the roasted cauliflower -It's always there & the sauce is amazing!!
Eater: Small, casual and well priced, chef Kevin Naderi deftly balances New American techniques with his Persian heritage to make dishes like roasted cauliflower topped with bonito flakes. [Eater 38 Member]
8. Nino's
2817 W Dallas St (btwn Waugh & Montrose), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Clifton M: Fabulous roasted chicken. The veal is awesome too. Decent wine list. More casual than Vincent's next door. Another one within easy walking distance.
CultureMap Houston: Call it "Mandolaland" — Nino's shares a parking lot with sister restaurants Vincent's and Grappino.
Christy Landes: Better food than rating indicates. Ask for Eddie and get outstanding service. Calamari app is different take. Fish specials are usually excellent. Great pizza too!
9. Churrascos
8.2
2005 Westheimer Rd (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Churrascaria · 35 tips and reviews
Erica Martin Brown: Pork taquitos were amazing! Loved the salmon.
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!
12. Brasil Cafe
8.8
2604 Dunlavy St (at Westheimer), Houston, TX
Café · 164 tips and reviews
Chris Costello: Carrot cake and coffee are a must on every return trip I make to Houston, and both patios are fantastic, although I do enjoy getting a seat in the front room.
CultureMap Houston: Brasil's patio is lovely—it's one of our favorites in Houston.
Blake Minor: Some of the best pizza and coffee in town.