50 Best American Restaurants near Bellaire

“Good burgers, good steaks, good seafood!“

“Beautiful day for a birthday party at the new park WOW“

“I've come here several times and everytime they mess up my order.I don't know if it's because I ask for a military discount ( which they have) or something else but the service I received is less than the other patrons that come here.“

“Delicious! Stumbled upon this place while visiting town for a day and will definitely be back.“

“I want to touch on their Toasted After Dark offering. My husband and I recently hosted my 40th birthday party there as their first Toasted After Dark event. It was incredible! I really wanted a brunch menu, and while their offerings online showed mostly lunch/dinner offerings they worked with me to come up with the perfect brunch centered buffet. Our party of almost 40 people raved about how delicious it was! This was just the start. The staff, headed by manager Robert, cleared out an area to make a dance floor for our silent disco event. The mimosa package which came with various flavors of mimosas and house wine and I think beer was plentiful and our friendly bartender kept the drinks flowing. They bent over backwards to make it the perfect night and I couldn’t have imagined it much better than it turned out! I highly recommend them as a fun and different venue with delicious food for your next event!“

“Charlie's Bar-B-Que has been a Bellaire favorite for many years. Hosting our Bellaire Business Association Happy Hour last night was bonus.“

“The BEST ceviche I’ve ever had!“

“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.“

“Huma was an absolute angel — sweet, efficient, and got us seated faster than I can say “Is there a wait?” (there wasn’t, thanks to her magic).
Then came Fabio, our waiter, who was so attentive I started wondering if he could read minds. Either that or he just really knew when I needed a refill and a life update. 10/10 service with a side of psychic ability.
As for the food? I would have taken a picture… but the plate was empty before my phone even unlocked. I blacked out somewhere between the first bite and licking the plate clean like a hungry cartoon character. No regrets. Just crumbs and happiness.
Highly recommend. Bring an appetite and maybe a bib.“

“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 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!“

“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 ??❤️“

“10/26/2024 @ 8pm

My boyfriend & I went for dinner to try a new place as we just moved to the area. Our server was Ms. Ariel & she was great! It wasn't busy so she was able to take our order VS us having to order with the barcode. I ordered a margarita which came with the gummy worms & a festive gummy eye ball for Halloween. Boyfriend got a mixed drink that came with a fun "help" umbrella.

I got the loaded fries with steak. It was actually really good! My bf enjoyed the garlic noodles with shrimp. This spot was a cool, even though it says "bar", we got more of the night club vibe but overall a cool spot for adults to vibe.

Kid-friendliness: You COULD bring kids but it's more of a club vibe so I personally wouldn't.“

“Came by here tonight to grab dinner. Not only is the food delicious, it’s reasonably priced, and the staff are very friendly. I will definitely be back!“

“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 ..“

“First time trying this burger. it's so delicious and the loaded fries are so delicious as well. I would recommend this place and definitely coming back to eat here again.“

“HOLY SMOKES! The dinner menu here is AMAZING. We came with friends and tried so many dishes and truly they were all so good, I was blown away. The mashed potatoes are the best I’ve ever had!!! Short rib French fries Short rib grilled cheese Salmon Chicken Caesar family Mac and Cheese Steak with Chimichurri Literally everything was so so good!!! Also the team here is so fun and nice. We have loved coming here for drinks — but I hadn’t come for full dinner until tonight and I think this is going to be a new staple in our date nights!!!! — BUT ALSO THEY HAVE MOVIE NIGHTS FOR KIDS ON WEDNESDAYS!!!“

“Great place! I love all the seating options, air conditioned patio and playground. The burgers were delicious and so were the angus fries!“

“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!!“

“Great place to hang out with friends and family“

“Excellent experience! The good was great as it always is. The wait staff went above and beyond. At the end of our meal the waiter asked if we wanted to see the dessert menu. We said that we would love a slice of cheesecake. The waiter said “let me check.” After a brief moment he returned with a bag from Pappa's Bro's steakhouse from across the street with a cheesecake in it. They didn't have cheese so he went across the street to get us one and did not charge us for it. They made customers for life.“

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

“Our first time at Lazy Dog and we were so blessed to have NICOLE as our server. She is so good at her work but most of all, she is fun. I thought that I was special, but I noticed that every table Lite Up when she came to them. Children were hugging her and adults were laughing and having a great time. Tony (manager) you best keep this gem of a worker !!!! and Pay her well !!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Whiskey Cake never fails. Once again the recommendations from our waiter Christian were absolutely wonderful. We feel like family when we are visiting from North Carolina. He always makes us feel so welcomed. Shout out to Stephanie and Haley for taking the time to say hello. Missed seeing Margaret but I'm sure we will see her before we have to head home. Absolutely recommend this awesome place and staff to everyone.“

“We love the atmosphere and delicious food! Had a birthday dinner tonight-and everything was delicious❤️ Pork chops, ribs and Brussel sprouts, miso glazed salmon, Mac and cheese, chocolate cake and key lime pie-everything was perfect! Highly recommend“

“What a welcoming place! 🤩🤩“

“i was in Grace 1/22/2022 i had a party of 15 from the time we sat down the service was really bad mind you they made some really good money off my party but we was treated really bad the part that sticks out is one of my people paid for a drink that they did not have the manger told her i got your money already so there is nothing i can do about it you probably just paid for someone else drink so deal with it but they really had added an extra drink cuz everyone had paid for there drinks long story short i will not go there anymore“

“The bartenders are very knowledgeable on the beers they have in tap, which is amazing considering the amount of different beers they carry and rotate out. It is lame that over the years the lady on the mural did get a bra added on to her. Then we realized the mural looked as if it’s been peeling or torn. Unfortunately the smoke shop owner from next door decided to vandalize it by spraying it down with water pressure. Regardless of the sabotage the food and service had remained consistent and that’s what’s important. The bartenders are so helpful, chill and witty. Wouldn’t be Moontower without them“

“Flower Child is amazing! we have been coming for years! The woodlands location is closer to us and we love the outside seating.“

“This food truck is my best by far and I have visited many! The salmon philly, salmon egg rolls and cheese wiz is so good! I highly recommend!!! Great food and consistent taste everytime!!!“

“Great food, drink specials, great atmosphere, live Zydeco band!“

“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. “

“Barnaby’s never has given me bad service. Every location, including this one. The food is amazing with large portions. I have never had any anything I never disliked even though 50% of the time when I go there, I always order lasagna because it’s like hands-down my favorite thing on the menu. Everything else I have there is delicious. The salads are huge and it’ll take days to eat them. I recently had the French dip which is another favorite item of mine. I had my birthday dinner there two days ago at the Fairview location and everything was perfect. The staff did an amazing job accommodating the amount of guests I had. I had around 18 people and they were able to accommodate it without even having a reservation and that’s really hard to find especially this time of the year during the holiday season. It’s really hard having a December birthday considering people are celebrating the holidays and most restaurants tend to be super busy than usual and I appreciate everything the restaurant did the night of my birthday. It couldn’t have been any better. Thank you guys for giving me such a good birthday experience with all of my friends being together. The staff is always incredible going above and beyond. The food is always very delicious and large portions. If I could give any recommendations, I would love for you guys to get more cake flavors. I think red velvet would be amazing for you guys. However, I really appreciate everything you all did. Thank you.“

“On my recent trip to Houston we ate at Artistry and it was delicious! Perfect portion size for the pasta. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. And went over to the center bar area and had a cold beer after a long day. It was a really good experience!“

“As usual, everything about this local, husband and wife run restaurant was outstanding. The menu is not huge but has every type of entree one could want -- fish, chicken, steak, pork belly, rack of lamb and short ribs. The couple that run and operate this restaurant are friendly, professional, and hard working. They have earned our repeat business and will continue to do so. If you have not been here, bring your own bottle of wine (or two) and you will not regret it.“

“Great place, great food, great people! We had a death in the family on Thanksgiving , but they made sure we were still able to eat a nice Thanksgiving meal. I am incredibly thankful. Raul's compassion and generosity was a bright light on a difficult day. "Grateful" and "thank you" just do not cut it!“

“Barnaby’s never has given me bad service. Every location, including this one. The food is amazing with large portions. I have never had any anything I never disliked even though 50% of the time when I go there, I always order lasagna because it’s like hands-down my favorite thing on the menu. Everything else I have there is delicious. The salads are huge and it’ll take days to eat them. I recently had the French dip which is another favorite item of mine. I had my birthday dinner there two days ago at the Fairview location and everything was perfect. The staff did an amazing job accommodating the amount of guests I had. I had around 18 people and they were able to accommodate it without even having a reservation and that’s really hard to find especially this time of the year during the holiday season. It’s really hard having a December birthday considering people are celebrating the holidays and most restaurants tend to be super busy than usual and I appreciate everything the restaurant did the night of my birthday. It couldn’t have been any better. Thank you guys for giving me such a good birthday experience with all of my friends being together. The staff is always incredible going above and beyond. The food is always very delicious and large portions. If I could give any recommendations, I would love for you guys to get more cake flavors. I think red velvet would be amazing for you guys. However, I really appreciate everything you all did. Thank you.“

“What a nice hidden gem! We sat on the beautiful patio.. So many amazing choices on the menu. Our Food was Delicious and our server was very friendly and patient with us! We had the Shrimp Egg rolls, avocado burger, quesadillas, Queso fries & a Smoothie! We definitely be back soon!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Barnaby’s never has given me bad service. Every location, including this one. The food is amazing with large portions. I have never had any anything I never disliked even though 50% of the time when I go there, I always order lasagna because it’s like hands-down my favorite thing on the menu. Everything else I have there is delicious. The salads are huge and it’ll take days to eat them. I recently had the French dip which is another favorite item of mine. I had my birthday dinner there two days ago at the Fairview location and everything was perfect. The staff did an amazing job accommodating the amount of guests I had. I had around 18 people and they were able to accommodate it without even having a reservation and that’s really hard to find especially this time of the year during the holiday season. It’s really hard having a December birthday considering people are celebrating the holidays and most restaurants tend to be super busy than usual and I appreciate everything the restaurant did the night of my birthday. It couldn’t have been any better. Thank you guys for giving me such a good birthday experience with all of my friends being together. The staff is always incredible going above and beyond. The food is always very delicious and large portions. If I could give any recommendations, I would love for you guys to get more cake flavors. I think red velvet would be amazing for you guys. However, I really appreciate everything you all did. Thank you.“

“What a fantastic experience. The food was amazing and the staff was wonderful. A little special made whipped cream for a little girl’s pancake goes a long way with a mom! The skillet and chicken and biscuits was fresh and delicious. Thank you for starting our day off just right!“

“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😎“

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“Great food and amazing atmosphere!“

“You can depend on the Rainbow Lodge. You don't have to worry if your friends will enjoy it as there is always more than one item on the menu that will meet their needs. Yesterday was a gathering of friends. Most of them had not been to Rainbow Lodge before but everyone expressed how much they enjoyed the food. It was crowded so the service was a little slow but otherwise it was very good. My husband and I have been dining at the Rainbow Lodge since it's days on Memorial. We've gone for anniversaries, birthdays, thanksgivings, dinner with friends. We've gone for lunch, brunch and just a nice night out. We've never been disappointed.“

“Good selection of happy hours cocktails & bits.“

“It was our first time there, and the lady behind the counter was very helpful about the best items to get, and also what she recommended. Great food and HUGE portions! Gotta visit this place and come hungry.“