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Houston, TX
Best Lunch (Restaurants)
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Artista |
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800 Bagby St Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston 77002 • 713-278-4782 |
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DOWNTOWN. High ceilings, a wall of windows, and chunky, sculptural chairs provide the mise en scène for this culinary hot spot. Whether you choose a pre- or post-theater meal or simply attend for a pleasant dinner out, Artista promises sublime city views and enviable people-watching opportunities. Crawfish taquitos are the signature appetizer and are ably succeeded by an unusual main course treatment whereby diners craft their entree from a broad selection of proteins, sides, and sauces. Among the many possibilities: bronzed scallops, baby bok choy, and coconut beurre blanc. Terrific service. |
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Daily Review Cafe |
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3412 W Lamar St, Houston 77019 • 713-520-9217 |
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MONTROSE. This small, trendy cafe has earned quite a faithful following, and folks can't seem to get enough of its bistro-inspired dishes. Offerings combine greens, cheeses, fruits, nuts, meats, and seafood to brilliant effect. Although the menu changes frequently to take advantage of what's seasonal, you can expect to find wonderful salads, pizzas and pastas, and items like Thai fish tacos, fried chicken, crab cakes, a hot brown sandwich, and seared red snapper. A lovely brick patio is sublime during good weather. |
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Indika |
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516 Westheimer, Houston 77006 • 713-524-2170 |
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MONTROSE. Recipient of many rave reviews and much well-earned praise, Indika has taken Houston by storm. The airy, clean-lined restaurant, enlivened with sunny hues, attracts a wide range of folks entranced by a menu that combines Texas ingredients and Indian spices and preparations. Kudos go to salmon tikka, duck tandoori, roasted eggplant with paneer, and foie gras with fig chutney. The nan is also a revelation, and you absolutely can't miss the desserts. Chef-owner Anita Jaisinghani was formerly a pastry chef, and she still has a sure, innovative hand with sweets. |
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Lynn's Steakhouse |
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955 Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston 77079 • 281-870-0807 |
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WEST HOUSTON. Female-founded Lynn's Steakhouse purports to have some of the area's tastiest New York strip – seared, seasoned, and prepared to taste. Upscale, cozy surroundings set the scene for diners seeking privacy and for parties celebrating a special event. Add to the mix an impressive international wine list and a friendly, attentive waitstaff, and all the ingredients are there for unparalleled dining. Several seafood options are available for people not wanting red meat, but passing up one of Lynn Foreman's delicious steaks is not advisable. |
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Pico's |
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5941 Bellaire Blvd, Houston 77081 • 713-662-8383 |
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WEST HOUSTON. Within its unassuming environs, Pico's delights patrons with authentic regional Mexican cuisine, which it dubs "Mex-Mex" (in contrast to the less inventive "Tex-Mex"). You can, of course, order customary enchiladas and tacos, but why would you want to when fresh ceviches, achiote-marinated chicken, and red snapper Veracruz are available? Broiled steaks, chicken with Oaxacan black mole, and roasted, pork-stuffed poblano peppers with walnut sauce are also fantastic. Outdoor dining and terrific tequilas serve as added perks. |
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Shade |
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250 W 19th St, Houston 77008 • 713-863-7500 |
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THE HEIGHTS. A casually hip neighborhood restaurant, Shade is romantic but unpretentious thanks to muted colors, clean lines, and broad windows. A menu that revels in flavor and texture pulls guests back again and again, eager to sample dishes like pan-seared red snapper with a wasabi kick, squid salad, rustic baked pastas, creative salads, and pork enlivened with citrus and herbs. Outdoor dining is available, along with a bar, a pleasantly affordable wine list, and service that's attentive without being intrusive. |
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Strack Farms Restaurant |
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5707 Louetta, Spring 77379 • 281-376-0901 |
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SPRING. A multi-generational family enterprise, Strack Farms offers delicious food all day long. The friendly waitstaff and a farm-like setting set the scene for relaxed dining, and the whole family is easily accommodated. Generous portions of steak, chicken, ribs, and other home-style entrees figure prominently on the menu, not to mention burgers and grilled fish. If you've got a hankering, the onion rings are great, and the BBQ baked potato is almost a meal in itself. |
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This Is It |
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207 W Gray St, Houston 77002 • 713-659-1608 |
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DOWNTOWN. It's hard to go wrong with a family-owned restaurant, and this one has been operating for decades now, so it's obvious that something's being done right. This Is It specializes in downhome soul food, and while the place gives health-minded diners pause, it's more than okay with folks in the mood for scrumptious smothered chicken and pork chops. You'll also find a steam table full of vegetables: everything from sweet potatoes to greens. Delicious! |
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Vincent's |
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2701 W Dallas, Houston 77019 • 713-528-4313 |
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MONTROSE. Younger sibling of nearby Nino's, Vincent's sets an upscale scene for lunch and dinner. An ideal option for pre- or post-theater meals, the trattoria boasts an appeal that relies, in part, on a brick fireplace, light wood paneling, shelves dressed with Italian pottery and cooking utensils, and sponge-painted, terra cotta-colored walls. House specialties include rotisserie chicken with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, a marinated and grilled veal chop, Gibraltar-sized seafood pasta dishes, and wood-fired pizzas. Grappino di Nino, in the rear, is a cozy bar where business types wet their whistles and cool their heels. |
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Américas |
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1800 Post Oak Blvd The Pavilion, Houston 77056 • 713-961-1492 |
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GALLERIA/UPTOWN. With its Jetsons-meets-the-Flintstones interior, only more chic and elegant, Américas has an otherworldly ambience that's as much theater as it is dining. The cuisine follows suit, effortlessly melding substance with spectacle. Dishes incorporate ingredients from a multitude of global destinations, and the resultant offerings include pan-roasted Gulf snapper, grilled venison, paella, and buffalo tenderloin. Excellent service is a treat, as is a decadent tres leches cake. Great cocktails too. |
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