Favorite Houston Restaurants that existed in the 70’s-90’s

What are your favorite Houston area eateries and restaurants that existed in the 70’s-90’s and may or may not be gone now?

Here’s my starter list:

1. Ducho’s Steakhouse – off North Shepard. Simply steaks that were affordable and delicious.

2. Hyden’s Steakhouse – off North Freeway & Rayford Sawdust Rd. Salad bar, generous portions and fair prices.

3. Circus Restaurant – Westheimer near Fountain View Dr. This was a family friendly casual dining restaurant run by the Pappas group that had huge portions and very fair pricing (something that no longer applies to most Pappas restaurants)

4. Tokyo Gardens Restaurant- off Westheimer just inside Loop 610. Authentic high end Japanese hibachi style restaurant. It was 10X better than Benihana.

5. Albritton’s Cafeteria- on Waugh Dr. in the Heights. Simple cafeteria style comfort food that was quick, delicious and affordable.

6. Hickory Hollow – Heights Blvd near Washington Ave. This little gem had a small salad bar and the some of the best chicken fried steak served in Houston. *** Note: the original location off Fallbrook is still in operation but I haven’t dined there in decades.

7. Goodson’s Cafe – Tomball, TX. This restaurant which is still in operation serves delicious southern comfort food at reasonable prices.

8. Cleburne Cafeteria – Bissonnet & Edloe. This place (run by a Greek family) is literally an institution and consistently serves made from scratch delicious food in a pristine environment. I’ve never been disappointed with a meal there. Pricing is on the higher side – but you’re paying for the quality of the food. PS – you can often see notable local celebrities dining there.

Can’t wait to hear your comments …