The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Houston

In a city like Houston, where the restaurant scene is constantly evolving, it’s easy for stellar restaurants to slip under the radar. While what’s hot and new dominates the headlines, the city is filled with decades-old institutions that quietly and consistently deliver, along with newer additions that have quickly become neighborhood favorites.

Explore artful sushi in Garden Oaks, classic Cuban comfort food in Bellaire, vibrant Vietnamese dishes in East Downtown, or a reimagined wine bar in the heart of the Heights. Here are several underrated gems in Houston worth discovering (or rediscovering).

Eater has updated this map to include Bar Doko, Brisket & Rice, Cafe Piquet Cuban Cuisine, Mutiny in the Heights, and Perseid. Restaurants including Aya Sushi, Good Vibes, La Hacienda, Local Table, Plonk, and Oja de Ogua have been removed.