Backstreet Cafe is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

1. Backstreet Cafe

8.8
1103 S Shepherd Dr (at W Clay St), Houston, TX
New American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

AlmostVeggies.comAlmostVeggies.com: This is it… the big one… Brazilian spiny lobster tail is served with garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, and crab meat in a lemon butter sauce with corn pudding. This entrée is out of control. Read more.

Ms H.Ms Helene: Spectacular Vegetarian Platter: cauliflower cheese, roasted brussel sprouts, garlic green beans, puy lentils, mashed yams & corn cake $16. Can be made GF.

Glenn B.Glenn Barnett: Backstreet is an institution and they have a great staff. Thank for all the memories.

Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

2. Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine

9.3
912 Westheimer Rd (at Montrose Blvd), Houston, TX
Mediterranean Restaurant · 83 tips and reviews

Dena F.Dena Florida: Get the baked mashed potatoes....so good

Aqeel K.Aqeel Khan: Both the shawarmas, mango juice, pita bread, salads, humas, tea, and rice dishes are excellent. Very friendly staff. Hihghly recommended.

Houston PressHouston Press: Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine serves comfort food for a slightly more continental crowd, one who craves hummus and pita bread with a chicken shawarma sandwich. It's also BYOB! Read more.

The Phoenix on Westheimer is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

3. The Phoenix on Westheimer

7.8
1915 Westheimer Rd (at Hazard), Houston, TX
Brewery · 52 tips and reviews

Van N.Van N: Definitely come on Wednesdays for the Chicken Fried Chicken w/ 2 sides about $6!!! You can't beat that. Also the Guinness Steak & Mushroom Pie and the Bangers, Beans & Mash are delicious too.

Heather L.Heather LeBoeuf: Parking can be a little challenging but the atmosphere, food and staff make it worth it! The Chicken Pub Pie and Guiness Hunters Pie are 👌🏼👌🏼

John S.John Sanchez: If you come here often enough you might just get mugged. Don't worry it's a good thing! The owner presents you with a Firkin mug with your name etched into it. *not a foursquare special.

La Griglia is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

4. La Griglia

8.1
2002 W Gray St (at McDuffie St.), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Miguel G.Miguel Gonzalez: The duck ravioli was fantastic! So savory and filling but not heavy. The apples were a pleasant surprise in the dish. This is a must get again!

Amyn Z.Amyn Zindani: You get pizza pieces as table bread serving.

Brendon B.Brendon Bailey: The lobster bisque is probably the best I've ever had. It's a bowl of savory, silky love.

Churrascos is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

5. Churrascos

8.2
2005 Westheimer Rd (Shepherd), Houston, TX
Churrascaria · 35 tips and reviews

Clay C.Clay Chastain: Definitely do the 8oz or larger steak. Completely worth it. Also one of the best mojitos in town.

Courtneay F.Courtneay Freeman: Sunday brunch is amazing with bottomless mimosas, bloody Mary's, mojitos, sangria.... food is amazing.

Houston PressHouston Press: Brunch: Sunday 10:30am-3pm. Endless Bloody Marys, margaritas, screwdrivers, mojitos & mimosas!

Pappas Seafood House is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

6. Pappas Seafood House

8.1
3001 S Shepherd Dr (W. Alabama St), Houston, TX
Seafood Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Dena F.Dena Florida: Blackened salmon with Diablo sauce is amazing

Houston PressHouston 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 H.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.

Nino's is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

7. Nino's

2817 W Dallas St (btwn Waugh & Montrose), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Christy L.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!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Call it "Mandolaland" — Nino's shares a parking lot with sister restaurants Vincent's and Grappino.

Jen P.Jen Prejean: The bacon wrapped fig appetizer is delish!!!!

Vincent's Restaurant is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

8. Vincent's Restaurant

2701 W Dallas St (Btwn Waugh & Montrose), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Clifton M.Clifton M: Everything's good. No flooding from Harvey, and easy walking distance from home. Their patio is dog-friendly.

Supafly G.Supafly Gemini: Best Italian Food I've ever had. The Price isn't for makeing Regular Visits, but it is the Spot you want to go to if you're on a Date & want to Impress them.

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: The lemon chicken of your dreams.

Rudyard's British Pub is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

9. Rudyard's British Pub

8.5
2010 Waugh Dr (at Indiana St.), Houston, TX
Pub · 74 tips and reviews

Nicole B.Nicole Burkhart: Sundays cheap beer, cheap breakfast tacos, and great bloody marys.

The Most Interesting Man in the WorldThe Most Interesting Man in the World: Aside from the 1997 Bullseye on the High Seas Championship, in which an errant throw lodged a dart into Captain Eagleton’s wooden leg, it’s rare to find a spot that showcases both darts and comedy.

Cody H.Cody Harkins: Try the Rudz Burger, if you don't like it your next round is on me!

Baby Barnaby's is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

10. Baby Barnaby's

8.8
602 Fairview St (at Hopkins St.), Houston, TX
Breakfast Spot · 86 tips and reviews

Greta S.Greta Skudra: Between the green eggs, the fresh orange juice, and the biscuits this is my favorite breakfast place in Houston!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: One thing all the Barnaby's have in common: parking, or a distinct lack thereof. Be ready to park a block or two away and enjoy the walk.

Carla M.Carla Morales: Green eggs!!!!

Brasserie 19 is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

11. Brasserie 19

8.8
1919 W Gray St (btwn Woodhead & McDuffie), Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 87 tips and reviews

candycanecandycane: Food is delish. Service is extraordinary. Prices are good. I love their French Dip (more than Houston's). Extensive wine selection

Sarah M.Sarah Meyer: Sit at the bar and ask for Josh!!

Christy L.Christy Landes: Great cocktails and surprisingly good prices on wines. Always a great selection of fresh oysters.

Sorrento Ristorante is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

12. Sorrento Ristorante

7.5
415 Westheimer Rd (Whitney St), Houston, TX
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Gerardo M.Gerardo Montes: Seafood Risotto, excellent... Piano, wine and candlelight, outstanding!

CultureMap HoustonCultureMap Houston: Everyone should taste Sorrento's divine panna cotta at least once before they die.

Linda C.Linda Case: Love this place! What can I say....

Rustic Oak Gastro Pub & Wine Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Mashed Potatoes in Neartown - Montrose, Houston.

13. Rustic Oak Gastro Pub & Wine Bar

7.1
511 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Derek B.Derek Butts: Bread Pudding is amazing

Anthony W.Anthony Williams: this place is cool, chef Wendell is cooking it up as you come in, don't ask questions or be picky, just eat! the wait staff could be better