Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Houston

Cafe TH offers authentic Vietnamese food with plenty of healthy options on the menu. With a focus on sustainability, it uses seasonal ingredients from local farms and plenty of green vegetables in its dishes. Many menu items are vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free. Noodle soups, stir-fried tofu, fried eggs and beef stew are some of the popular food items. Those short of time mostly order a quick working lunch composed of gourmet sandwiches and beverages. If you enjoy eating their food, they also offer good catering service, with delivery and pick up facility for bulk orders.

What happens when a former beauty pageant contestant and a former professional Mexican wrestler get together? They open a restaurant called Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen of course! That was back in the 60s. It closed in the 90s, but their sons revived it and now have three locations throughout Houston. Sure they have items like lobster enchiladas, but why bother with the fancy stuff when you can enjoy the Tex-Mex fare the sons learned from their mother? Start off with the chorizo con queso while waiting for a plate of Betsy’s tamales. Wash it all down with a margarita. Enjoy drink and food specials during 3p-6p Happy Hours. -JoAnn Takasaki

A "fooding house" by definition, Oporto Midtown offers more than just good food and drinks. The rustic design and warm, welcoming vibes of the restaurant make it perfect for a casual and enjoyable dinning experience with your friend and family. Specialists in Portuguese cuisine, you can expect an authentic, traditional meal, that showcases the rich culinary culture of the European nation. Choose from the varying, delectable helpings of pesticos, burgers and sandwiches and prepare to be blown away as you dig into it. Complete your meal with Portuguese desserts.

The downtown-adjacent location, robust cuisine and unobtrusive service have made Damian's Cucina Italiana extremely popular with the business class and Italian food lovers. Start with a zesty caesar salad prepared table side before moving on to the mushroom lasagna with tomato cream sauce. The menu includes an impressive wine list that is perfect when you want to treat yourself or someone special to a fabulous meal.

Savor the flavors of the bayou at Brennan's of Houston that specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Reserve the Chef's Table for a private dining experience, or possibly catch a glimpse of a celebrity or two in the main dining room. Live entertainment further enhances the dining experience on weekends. The menu is pricey, but entrées like shrimp remoulade are worth the expense. A bottle of house wine is available and serves as the best accompaniment. Weekend jazz brunches are a popular way to mix food and entertainment.

Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine is a great place to dine if you are a fan of Mediterranean cuisines. On the food menu they serve a variety of Greek and Mediterranean dishes in vegetarian, non-vegetarian and vegan. The house specials are the lamb and chicken kabobs, spicy hummus, baba ghanoush and falafel to name a few. After a hearty meal leave some place for desserts, there is a wide variety to choose from, try their special baklava. Guests are allowed to bring in their own drinks and enjoy it with their meals. All dishes are reasonably priced and the restaurant is an ideal place to host small and large parties.