The Most Iconic Restaurants in Houston
Houston is well-known as a food city, and, accordingly, there are many different restaurants to visit. Houston’s hottest new restaurants hint at the city’s culinary scene’s future and fads; the 38 best restaurants — those essential to the city and its fabric — should be filtered into any rotation. One list that doesn’t change that much, however, is the Houston classics.
These iconic restaurants are establishments where the food is not only good, it tells a story about Houston’s past. Dishes at such places capture the city’s spirit with unforgettable flavors, memorable surroundings, and touches of local lore, making every visit a tribute to Space City’s rich food culture. If you’re a traveler or transplant, it’s essential to knock at least a couple off this list, and if you’re from Houston, and you’ve never been to any of these, well, you’ve got some work to do. From Tex-Mex fare to old-fashioned Gulf Coast seafood, these are some of the city’s classic restaurants that give glimpse into Houston’s culinary roots.
New to the list this round: Soul food haven Lucille’s, mega popular Jewish-style deli Kenny & Ziggy’s, Mexican stalwart Picos, and Houston legend Crawfish & Noodles.
