Michael Gonzalez: Nutella doughnuts. Need I say more?
Monica Foote: Amazing food, gorgeous atmosphere. Get the nutella donuts.
The Wall Street Journal: Be sure to try the triple seafood appetizer of Texas shrimp, crabmeat stuffed in a zucchini blossom and grilled Mexican diver scallops, grilled Kobe beef with sweet peppers & slow-cooked short ribs. Read more.
3. MAX's Wine Dive
8.0
214 Fairview Ave Ste 2 (Mason St.), Houston, TX
Southern Food Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Anthony Williams: The Donuts and wings are the devil, there's a mutha-uckin genius in the kitchen...
Kim Klein: Brunch is offered on Friday too! Mimosas with fresh juice from Flow is awesome. Ask for Jaymie!!
Fernando Covas: Delicious fried chicken, great service, and a very nice patio!
6. Roost
8.4
1972 Fairview Ave (Hazard St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews
James S: Amazing oysters! Hot and crispy on the outside and amazingly moist and tender on the inside..
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]
Andres Novoa: They don't take reservations for smaller groups.
7. Triniti
2815 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Saf an: Dish: pork collar with savory oats, dried fruit, butternut squash and porcini mushrooms
Eater: It's all about the happy hour here from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and all day Sunday. Cocktail prices are $6 and three plates of bar bites are $10. A great way to start the night.
AlmostVeggies.com: LOBSTER ROLL HEAVEN. Read more.
CultureMap Houston: Try Poscol’s selection of Italian wines, some at bargain rates of $6 a glass. And don’t pass up dessert, particularly the Italian fried doughnut hole and the dried figs soaked in wine.
Christy Landes: Great happy hour with drink and food specials. I skip entrees and choose meat + cheese + small plates. The cod dip is addictive!
Houston Press: 2010 Best of Houston® Winner: Best Risotto: Try the risotto! Creamy and decadent without being heavy, simple to look at but complex at first bite!
9. Starbucks
7.6
3407 Montrose Blvd (at Hawthorne St), Houston, TX
Coffee Shop · 46 tips and reviews
Harold i Kelly: Really like the staff here. Pretty friendly. Gets crowded after 3. Hard to find a seat. Triple Espresso is favorite. Get the app on iPhone and use it for free drinks. Best crowd watching in town.
Lisa Garza: Good morning every body GOOD MORNING! I will take an iced carmel something or another k thanks VENTI POR FAVOR!
Katt Trevino: Instead of pouring your coffee in the trashcan at the condiment bar, ask your barista to leave room for cream/milk. They totally will!
Glenn Sprenger: Great coffee house with smaller, but good, selection of morning goodies including donuts, muffins, kolaches, and breakfast sandwiches.
CultureMap Houston: Art League Houston built Inversion Coffee House, a minimalist, light-filled building that is both an art gallery and a hip place to sip gourmet coffee. We like the blended chocolate cherry bomb, as we
Mike Large: Very cool coffee shop, lots of art, very creative and original, great espresso. Try this place out!