Where to Splurge on a Seriously Decadent Meal in Houston

Houston has no shortage of excellent cheap eats, but sometimes the occasion calls for something fancy. But if you’re going to spend hundreds of dollars on a meal, you want to be sure you’re going to the right one. Houston has opened many new fine dining and tasting menu restaurants in the past few years, but it can be hard to separate the hype from the truly one-of-a-kind experiences.

When embarking on a decadent meal, you should prepare your stomachs and wallets for dazzling meals that could include lobster, ribeye, or a black truffle-flecked pasta served tableside. This map offers a guide to admittedly pricey, always excellent dining options in Space City, from chic steakhouses to sushi bars. The list has been updated to remove La Table, One Fifth Gulf Coast, and Nobu Houston. Ishtia, March, La Jardinier, and BCN Taste & Tradition have been added.