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.“

“Food simply amazing

Saturday night service…. well waiter was spectacular however when it’s busy, things seem to be slow coming from the kitchen . Beef Wellington made up for it. Can’t stress how good the food is. It’s hard to have everything but they are close. Would recommend.“

“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.“

“Excellent food and atmosphere“

“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!“

“First time visiting and can’t wait to come back. Service and food were outstanding!!!! Every dish is so unique. For starters we had the ARGENTINIAN PROVOLETA, CRISPY PORK BELLY IN PASILLA SAUCE, and Snapper Ceviche. For my main I had the Yellow Crab Curry, which was delicious! Other dishes we had were the Tea Smoked Duck, Argentinian Style Tenderloin, Adobo Snapper, and NIGERIAN SUYA SKEWERS. We were a party of 9 so I know I’m missing some dishes, but let’s just say everyone was raving about how awesome the food was. It was my husband’s birthday and at the end our waiter brought him an array of desserts from all over the world. ❤️5 STARS and then some!“

“This place has become one of my regular spots. Service is always on point. Food is excellent , though once we did encounter a mediocre version of a regular dish, but that was taken care of very quickly and with apologies... Most of dishes are impressive, some are ok, but everything is prepared as it should, so it usually comes down to the taste of the patron. Redfish is probably one of the best I ever had. Center is moist and skin is unbelievably crisp, it challenges laws of nature as these 2 extremes should not exist in such proximity. Cocktails are excellent and well prepared, for my personal taste- they serve best Vesper Martini in H-town. Eggplant and asparagus dishes are must have.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

“Incredible food, beverages, and atmosphere.“

“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!!“

“Omgosh! This is the best brunch EVER! It was an accident we found it, and never expected such great food or service. The biscuits and gravy?!? Homemade and amazing! I will def be back because we have to try everything! Don’t take my word for it! Try it yourself!!“

“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 ??❤️“

“Cherriese was GREAT thank you the food was great“

“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😎“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“Love the wings! The churros are also delicious 😋“

“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.“

“Good selection of happy hours cocktails & bits.“

“Promp service, tasty food at good prices. Relatively quick waiting time

Edit 10/13/24 - I thought that the chicken fried steak was particularly greasy today, so I've dropped my original rating from 5 to 4 stars. Still a great place but it's not as great as it was. Was also mildly annoyed they didn't tell me a refill on juice was another charge until after the fact.“

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

“We went there with my in-laws before symphony and enjoyed it. It was bit cold in there and music was loud, but we had a nice table and service was good. We were in lobster mood, so we ordered eggs benedict with lobster and lobster roll and shared it. There was a good amount of lobster in both dishes. Drinks were delicious.“

“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 ?“

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

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

“Great food, drinks and music. I have to come back!“

“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 🙏🏽💗“

“Love this place really laid back and friendly staff“

“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.“

“Came here on my way out leaving Houston and it was amazing! I had the country fried chicken over mashed potatoes with greens! *chef’s kiss* When I visit Houston again, I will definitely be back! Complimentary valet too! The service was also amazing. Our waitress was super sweet as well as the hosts. (:“

“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!“

“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.“

“One of the iconic burger spot in Houston, since 1937. So this spot has been grandfather in regards of the codes for parking spot and handicap accessibility. If you are disabled you have a harder time getting a parking here and then get into the restaurant but the staff and the customers are very patient and would ask if I need assistance.

The burger is always great and they have a variety of special burger here. If you come here early enough you can get breakfast here too. But today I got the daily special because our server TK sold it to me, it was the carne asada. But I was disappointed by it. The carne asada was very salty and everything was very spicy, TK could have warn me and my friend that it was spicy! I am also glad that they take credit cards now. I love the old timely feel on the inside but it does not feel dirty.

Wheelchair accessibility: It is definitely harder for Wheelchair accessibility here.“

“Great cocktails & staff are very friendly!“

“First time yesterday with my wife for our Anniversary, great food, exellent Service, 5 Stars definitely..!“

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

“Hickory Hollow is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always excellent and the staff is always friendly, accommodating and very courteous.“

“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.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jun is an absolute gem! Hands down, the best espresso martini I’ve ever had – and trust me, I’ve had my fair share. The flavors were perfectly balanced, making each sip unforgettable. The dishes here are a perfect blend of nutrition and taste, packed with wholesome ingredients that don’t sacrifice phenomenal flavor. Highly recommend for anyone looking to indulge without compromising on quality. Can’t wait to come back!“