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Hidden gems: restaurants in Houston
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. Ratings are based from 8102 places in Houston
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
3950 South Terminal Road #33 IAH, E Terminal, adjacent to Gate E2 77032
"Volunteered to give up my seat for a United Pilot and was given a $2000. Voucher and $20 in food vouchers so I decided to spend part of my wait time a Pappadeaux. Excellent service and the food was r..."
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
1001 Austin St 77010-3005
"Phoenicia is such a great grocery store. The huge selection of products is impressive. Big variety of fresh products. The deli and ready food is delicious with a place to sit and eat. Phoenicia has a..."
Brennan's of Houston
3300 Smith St 77006-6692
"A lot to love about this restaurant. Service is second to none. They pay attention to the little things. Food was delicious but wife wished the catfish brunch item had a little more than just white ri..."
Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
5865 Westheimer Rd 77057-5616
"I went there for my 5 year anniversary and i completely fell in love with the place.First the customer service was amazing. I felt welcomed and like they were reading my mind. Secondly, the food was p..."
Niko Niko's Greek
2520 Montrose Blvd 77006-2729
"I love this Montrose traditional spot. People from all over who visit Houston come here. I always meet tourists. The food is great. The people are very friendly and attentive. This a great spot fo..."
Flying Saucer
705 Main St 77002-3313
"Awesome food, and phenomenal service! Kinda bummed the sandwich box wasn't offered anymore but the dipster was great even with it being take out. Can't wait to come in and have it fresh"
Caracol Mexican Coastal Kitchen
2200 Post Oak Blvd Suite #160 77056-4700
"I very much enjoyed this place. I came with my family for Sunday brunch buffet. The ambiance was nice, the food was very good and they even had live music. I would definitely recommend this place. The..."
La Griglia
2002 West Gray St 77019
"Service was excellent. He was engaging and did a great job of answering questions on the menu items. Food was really good. I highly recommend the "cheesecake" appetizer; it's amazing. It gets really n..."
Houston's
4848 Kirby Dr 77098-5006
"They have a simple menu but everything is great! Their Grilled Chicken Salad is my favorite salad on the planet. Also the salmon is on of the best in Houston. The spinach artichoke dip is the best by..."
Willie G's Seafood
1640 West Loop S The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston 77027
"Was referred to the the restaurant by a friend. I'm definitely a foodie, and love trying different upscale restaurants. The ambience is beautiful, music is light and whimsical. We had a little shake..."
Rainbow Lodge
2011 Ella Blvd at East TC Jester 77008-2701
"So this place is a quaint restaurant but has my vote forever .. do hands down the best bread pudding... among other things. Came here for a business dinner 2-3 weeks ago. Service was top notch, with f..."
Etoile Cuisine et Bar
1101 Uptown Park Blvd Suite 11 77056-3223
"We met with friends at this restaurant for a meeting. my friend recommended this spot. Well, it was very nice. the staff were so friendly and we felt fantastic. The meal was yummy. We had a great tim..."
Hobbit Cafe
2243 Richmond Ave 77098-3308
"The portions were generous and the food tastes great. A large variety of options to enjoy with fun lord of the rings names. A very enjoyable time all around. However, check their site or call ahead..."
Prego Italian Cuisine
2520 Amherst St 77005-3238
"This place is definitely top notch, a Houston staple, this place offers superb service and quality food. Staff will go out of their way to make sure the customer is taken care of. I love the staff her..."
Barnaby's Cafe
414 W Gray St 801 Congress 77019-4443
"The grilled chicken sandwich and strawberry lemonade were pure perfection! The chicken was seasoned just right and it was prepared to my specifications! Our server gave us to-go cups of the strawberry..."
Pappas Burger
7800 Airport Blvd Space C11 77061-4145
"I eat gluten free due to an intolerance. Saw they had gluten-free menu before sitting down. Waitress asked whether being gluten free was preference or an allergy. After ordering bacon cheeseburger..."
Irma's Southwest
1314 Texas St Ste 100 77002-3512
"My buddy and I really enjoyed lunch at Irma"s, as it was our first stop when we arrived in Houston. Definitely recommend their wild game tacos, tamales, and sausages. I would absolutely go out if my w..."
State Of Grace
3258 Westheimer Rd 77098-1002
"Our server, Dominique, totally made the experience so awesome for us. I took my parents to State of Grace to celebrate my mother’s birthday; we had never been there before but I wanted to take them..."
Guadalajara Mexican Grill & Bar
2925 Southwest Fwy 77098-4503
"Best Mexican in town! Delicious, flavour some food! I love it!"
Seasons 52
842 W Sam Houston Pkwy N 77024-4591
"I LOVE Seasons 52! Everything is so light and bursting with flavor! Arrived feeling like I could eat one of everything and left feeling satisfied. What a great feeling! I had a delicious cocktail, fol..."