Houston’s Most Underrated Restaurants

In a foodie-rich city, it’s easy to fly under the radar, but it’s high time these restaurants get the attention they deserve

In a city like Houston where restaurant openings, closings, and chef announcements lead the food news pages, it’s easy for some concepts to get lost in the fray. While what’s hot and new plays a significant part of the city’s ever-growing culinary landscape, the tried-and-true restaurants dutifully plugging along deserve just as much of the spotlight. The city is filled with decades-old institutions that continue to maintain stellar food and service and newer chef-led cafes that have harmoniously blended into their surrounding communities, meaning there are so many restaurants flying under the radar that we think have earned a proverbial pat on the back.

Explore top-tier Japanese cuisine from a skilled chef in Bellaire, fresh Greek fare in West U, traditional Persian eats in Rice Village, or a family-friendly weekend brunch in the ‘burbs. Consider this list of Houston’s 12 most underrated restaurants that deliver good eats and a polished dining experience.

Got a restaurant that you think should be included in this list? Shout it out in the comments.