50 Best American Restaurants in Houston

“The BEST ceviche I’ve ever had!“

“1/12/2025-This is a awesome vibe here. The ambiance is a nice bistro with some crazy art to keep you entertained but the music and lighting sets the mood. I would come back here again and again. I visited here without a reservation and was greeted when I first came in. The staff was nice friendly and attentive. Emma was awesome and recommended some dishes. The burger, half chicken, rice, and sesame butter cookie were awesome and the drinks. I had the voodoo drink. I highly recommended and you won't be disappointed.“

“The food and service were exceptional. For appetizers we had the Everyway Oysters and the Tarte Flambee. The entrees were the Hanger Steak, Filet Mignon, and the Dry Aged Burger. All were perfect! Best burger ever according to my friend! Wrapped it up with the Tarte! Erick the Maitre d’ was superb! He made it his mission to make sure we were taken care of! Overall the experience was excellent and we will definitely be back and recommend Bludorn!!“

“I recommend the full menu. My wife and I had our 37 year anniversary dinner tonight,and our server Paisley did an awesome job… kudos to you! Thanks Ingrid for checking with us about our dining experience! We will be back soon.“

“We flew from Pensacola FL and had to visit. When I saw EVERYTHING was on point and delicious. Staff was so friendly, food was hot & fresh and I have NEVER had better tasting food from a restaurant. I normally can’t say everything was good when I visit a new place. We can on Saturday and again this morning before our flight. See y’all soon ??❤️“

“The vibe is perfect, the food is delicious, and the wine selection is outstanding. A must-visit spot for a memorable night out!“

“We had an amazing experience at Balboa! Starting with the complimentary valet, which was quick and friendly service. The entry to the restaurant was super nice and a great photo opportunity spot. Kyrah took excellent care of us during our visit, and we loved the team style service. It felt like we had a team serving us, and they are so quick and quiet that you can continue to hold conversations and visit but someone is always near if you need anything. Kyrah took special care to "refresh" our cocktail glasses when we finished about half of our drinks, and made excellent recommendations. The food was absolutely amazing. Our table tried the fried shrimp, oysters, spicy ahi tuna roll, crab cake, Post Oak ribeye with pureed potatoes, salmon with the most delicious and unique salad, and heirloom tomatoes. The cocktails were delicious, including the Gold Rush, Rum Dum, and el Guero. The restaurant vibe is romantic but fun and sophisticated and has an open kitchen concept where you can see the food being made if you care to watch. I will most definitely be back and can confidently recommend this place to anyone!“

“This restaurant embodies refined taste and consistent excellence. Every item on the menu is thoughtfully crafted, flawlessly prepared, and never disappoints. The ambiance is clean, elevated, and inviting — a true testament to hospitality done right. Living just down the street, we find ourselves returning often, and each visit feels like an experience. Worth every penny for those who appreciate quality without compromise.“

“It was one of our most enjoyable dining experiences in a while, and we eat out a lot. Starting out with Dane who filled our water and informed us that he would be assisting Isa our primary server. Bottom line the serving staff was well trained, and knowledgeable of what was on the menu. I've lived in the area for years and had patronized the previous Pappa'srestaurant there many times . This took our dining experience to a new level. We will be back. “

“i first want to say this is our absolute favorite restaurant and go to for friends and even business lunches. we love this place. but we thought it would be important to let them know that their Cobb Salad served with steak is not up to standards. i’ve ordered it twice thinking the first time was just a fluke. but the meat they use is soooo tough! i preferred it medium rare and i found myself chewing on a piece forever. to those that read your reviews, i only docked it one star because of the steak add-on. please use better cuts of meat! even i can tenderize a flank or strip steak better than that.“

“It's safe to say that this restaurant is a new favorite for me! The service, the food & drinks, and the atmosphere were stellar! I was pleasantly greeted by Dante who was so kind, personable, and very accommodating. I sat at the bar for dinner and had the privilege of being served by the very talented bartender, Phong. He was so funny and couldn't make a drink wrong if he tried! He's a true craftsman when it comes to making drinks, and he does it so effortlessly! The food was AMAZING as well! Dante recommended the kimchi carbonara and he did not steer me wrong! I damn near wanted to lick the plate! LOL!! My only regret is that I hadn't tried this restaurant sooner. I'll most certainly be coming back!“

“Great cocktails & staff are very friendly!“

“I went during happy hour, they have some really good deals. Lamb chops, Fried mushrooms & Smoked Gouda Macaroni: 10/10❕Collard greens 6/10, Lemon drop 8/10🍋🍸. The food came out within 10 minutes & it was fresh 🤯 The bartenders weren’t as welcoming, they seemed to be annoyed to be there & like they didn’t want to be bothered, even the person beside me said the same. Definitely kind of threw off the vibe but I made the best of it laughing with the patrons beside me. The manager was personable & very friendly. I had an issue and she was right on top of it.“

“Modern, inventive and delectable food. What a great experience. Great service too.“

“In town visiting friends from Atlanta.Great suggestion the food was on point. Huge menu hard to choose. Our waitress she was really nice. She was on point and professional. It was cute. They had the little robots. My husband and I would go back crab legs on point Mashed potatoes, catfish shrimp. Fried Ribs not so good for us little over done. Great place!!! On point!!!“

“Definitely a vibe! Our waitress Zahria was the epitome of customer service and provided start to finish excellence. It was a light night so only ordered the broccolini & truffle fries - which were seasoned to perfection! The Sangria feat. Branson Cognac was devine and I added Grand Marnier to my second one, thank me later! We will definitely be back for Zahria alone and to try more of the menu pairings. Salud!“

“Fortune Nwahaiajuzie is the BEST server ever and she’s so nice and is always smiling and she smells like cotton candy. Will be coming back!“

“Excellent service food was very good and fresh ..“

“This is one of the BEST restaurants I have eaten at. First, Cori our server is awesome! She is attentive, responsive, knowledgeable, and super friendly! The food is amazing! This was my 3rd time eating at this location and I will be returning. I gotta try more dishes off the menu. Kudos to the chef! Bow Wow!!!“

“Love this bar! It’s my new regular spot“

“Thanks to Cheryl the event coordinator for making my 22nd birthday special she’s is so amazing if you have a big family and wants to celebrate anything come here!!
Food was a 10/10 highly recommended
Service was a 10/10
Drinks was amazing 10/10
Nice looking restaurant please visit here!!“

“The women are wonderful And the drinks are cold Thanks Jaylynn“

“Our Cerboni team had a fantastic time at FM Kitchen’s happy hour! The drinks and food were absolutely delicious, and the staff treated us like VIPs. Great vibes, great service — we’ll definitely be back!“

“What a welcoming place! 🤩🤩“

“Excellent evening for 4 adults during out of town visit from friends! We enjoyed the drink selection and especially dinner. We were surprised to have such fresh food and gluten free options! Totally recommend for group fun indoors on a rainy day😎“

“A delicious date night. Terrific food and excellent service thanks to Dominic.“

“Will forever be one of our favs! Incredible food, and atmosphere.“

“First time Birthday Luncheon, food was excellent and the service was great. I’ll be back“

“Good selection of happy hours cocktails & bits.“

“Good service but felt the food was ok. Pricing was suspect on a few dishes, such as the scallops which were $24 for 3 small scallops. Got a variety of stuff, listed below with asterisks to indicate what I enjoyed:

- Lobster Bisque*
- Truffle Agnolotti*
- Scallops
- Side: Dauphinoise
- Side: Mac n Cheese“

“Cherriese was GREAT thank you the food was great“

“I would like to express my gratitude for the recent family gathering orchestrated by James. The reservations were well-managed, and we were fortunate to be attended by an outstanding waitress named Loren. She displayed exceptional professionalism in effectively serving fifteen family members, ensuring that all orders were accurately delivered while maintaining a smooth flow of service. The quality of the food was remarkable, and many family members have continued to praise it, along with the inviting atmosphere and engaging entertainment. Overall, we had a wonderful time reconnecting as a family. Thank you, James and Loren, for your exemplary service and dedication.“

“Portions are wonderful free coffee refills and exceptional service! Chicken fried chicken with house gravy is my all time favorite. When I need to southern comfort breakfast I always come to HoP any and every time over a waffle house, Dennys, or IHOP. Definitely my favorite dinner hands down. Look at the number of reviews! No one even comes close! 6k and counting!“

“I absolutely love coming in for brunch, lunch, dinner or just a drink! The food is always excellent and the staff is top notch. If you’re at the bar, make sure to visit Gabby who always has excellent service, a great chat, and a great drink coming right up!“

“My first time here and we love it 🤗🥰🙏“

“Beautiful restaurant with great food! Perfect place for a special occasion.“

“James. Great waiter. They were smoking the chips and brisket for a dip duo. Asked him to smoke my old-fashioned and he did. Went above and beyond. Hard to find this type of responsive waiter during busy times any more. Definitely recommend.“

“Great burger. Among the best I have ever had.“

“It’s nice to visit this catering restaurant! When I worked as an Uber driver, I came here multiple times so I was very familiar with this place and today I got to try their dishes for the first time! :)I got to try all vegetarian options like tofu wrap, salad, fries, wanton chips, donuts and 50% sweetness thai tea!They were all fresh and I enjoyed them all! Since they are good at making them tasty, if they expand vegetarian menu that would be awesome ?Thai tea was very refreshing and tasty ?Only cons that I felt was waiting time, you can definitely expect for good 20-30 mins delay (which happened quite a lot when I was doing Uber Eats).Anyways, overall I had a good time!Keep up your great work ?Cheers ?“

“This place is AMAZING 😃 my wife and were in Houston for 2 nights. We came here because it was close to our hotel and we had such an amazing experience that we did something we NEVER do…….. we came back for the second night rather than checking out a different restaurant. James our bartender is “out of this world” charismatic and we had a blast. Food was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. We will be back 🙏🏽💗“

“Our first experience with Bellagreen was scrumptious! We were visiting Houston and googled for gluten free vegetarian meals. Very thankful our search led us here. The atmosphere was relaxed and the aesthetics overall were spot on. I had the seasonal harvest salad and it was nothing but perfection! Everything was so fresh and made a beautifully colorful plate. My daughter tried a veggie burger for the very first time and she loved it! Keep up the good work Bellagreen. see you on our next trip!“

“Great fruit drinks 👌🏼 Calamari was delicious 👍🏼“

“First time to dine at Field and Tides and it was fabulous. I will be back😉“

“An excellent restaurant that provides a great experience, good food, and exceptional customer service.“

“Love this place really laid back and friendly staff“

“Such great service. Everyone was attentive and constantly working around the restaurant. Food was great but I was overwhelmed with all the options. We're already planning our second visit since this 1st one was a little rushed due to work. I enjoy a good torta and they offer a few different kinds.“

“When I tell you everything here was on point I mean EVERYTHING. Not only was the food amazing and cooked to perfection but every server should take a class from our server. He was amazing. knew exactly what to recommend. Went above and beyond, extremely attentive and kind. This is my go to spot for life.“

“I’ve been to Flight Club a few times and it’s always been well managed, fun, with great food and service.

Parking, however is no longer free in the garage. The sign was quite inconspicuous (on the floor by the exit??) which led to people getting tickets from “Parking & Transportation Compliance Inc.” from Florida. I believe they have added pay to park signs on the pillars inside the garage now, so be sure to scan them or you’ll get a $45-$85 fine.“

“We visited Latuli last night for dinner and it was fantastic! The service was top notch and everyone was enthusiastic when explaining each item we ordered. The food itself was excellent. I would highly recommend their bread service, pork chop, and Denver cut steak. They had a nice selection of cocktails as well. We finished the meal with their cobbler for dessert. The restaurant is very beautiful and I am looking forward to returning again!“

“The food was delicious! The service was excellent, and the atmosphere/ experience was awesome! I loved every minute of it, and also enjoyed the Photo Booth experience.“