18 Essential Restaurants in Bellaire

Bellaire Boulevard, alone, offers a riveting snapshot of how diverse and deep the Houston area dining scene can get

Located just off the 610 Loop, Bellaire was once a sleepy enclave comprising a suburban sprawl of families, schools, and high-priced homes. It’s now one of the more up-and-coming dining destinations in town — home to the birthplace of Viet-Cajun cuisine, family-owned Middle Eastern restaurants, and dozens of Southeast Asian noodle houses. From local favorite and nationally recognized barbecue outpost Blood Bros., to newer sushi spots, all-day cafes, and cozy neighborhood restaurants, the neighborhood is far from an afterthought in the grand view of Houston’s food scene.

Bellaire captures the breadth of Houston’s diverse population, from Asiatown at the epicenter of Bellaire Boulevard, to the gastronomic journeys one can embark on through Mexico, Vietnam, El Salvador, and everywhere in between. So, here’s a glimpse of Bellaire’s most riveting restaurants, a mix of old and new that deliver an experience that’s purely Houston at its core.