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GOOD FOOD
Is breakfast your favorite meal of the day? Then you need
to start your morning at the Fountain View Cafe, 1842 Fountain
View Dr, 713-785-9060, closes at 3:00 p.m. Here you will find
yummy cheddar omelettes and Swedish style pancakes to start you
off with a smile.
Has it been a long time since you've had a great burger? Then
head to Avalon Diner, 2417 Westheimer Rd, 713-527-8900; Charlie's
Hamburgers, 14400 W Gray St, 713-520-1744; or the Lankford Grocery
& Market, 88 Dennis St, 713-522-9555. Other good choices
are Beck's Prime, several locations including the Memorial Park
Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 E Memorial Loop, 713-863-8188. for
their mesquite grilled burgers and extra thick Hershey chocolate
or fresh strawberry shakes; and Otto's, 5502 Memorial Drive,
713-864-8526. Here you'll find lunch counter burgers or, if you
need something spicier, great barbecued brisket.
You'll find more great barbeque at Goode Company BBQ, 5109
Kirby Dr., 713-522-2530. Or another great choice is
Pizzitola's Barbecue, 1703 Shepherd Dr, 713-227-2283. Around
since 1935 they feature great pork ribs, brisket, tangy and potato
salad. Would you rather feast on New York Deli goodies? Then
you need to make time to stop by Kenny
& Ziggy's New York Delicatessen, 2327 Post Oak, 713-871-8883,
Here you'll find wonderful traditional fare like blintzes, Hungarian
goulash, & reubens.
For great Oriental food, head to Chinatown, east of the George
R Brown Convention Center and Kim Son Noodle, 5507 Mount Houston
Rd., 281-590-0355, one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in
Texas. For a taste of England without the hassle of an overseas
trip, head to The
Feast, 219 Westheimer Rd, 713-529-7788, where you can dine
on classics like fish soup, braised lamb shank, and Welsh Rarebit.
For authentic Mexican delights visit Molina's, 7901 Westheimer,
713-782-0861; or the wonderful Ninfa's, 2704 Navigation, 713-228-1175,
for their Rio Grande parrilladas. If what you really crave is
a great burrito, you'll want to make the drive to Mission Burritos,
2245 W Alabama St, 713-529-0535. But be warned--only order the
large if you have a small army in tow. Another great choice for
homey Mexican food is Irma's, 22 N Chenevert St, 713-222-0767,
where you'll find yummy guacamole, tamales, spinach enchiladas,
and banana pudding.
If you've always wanted to try soul food, you'll find some
of the best at the Family Cafe, 2712 Blodgett St., 713-520-8444.
Need something spicier? Then drop in at Treebeards, 912 Prairie
St, 713-225-2160, where you'll find wonderful Cajun delights.
Another great choice is the Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 6015
Westheimer, 713-782-6310. If a German meal sounds yummy head
to Annemarie's Old Heidelberg, 1810 Fountainview, 713-781-3581.
If you love cafeterias, then Houston is your kind of town!
You can choose from the Cleburne Cafeteria, 3606 Bissonnet St.,
713-667-2386; the Dinner Bell Cafeteria, 6525 Lawndale St., 713-928-3239;
Hartz Chicken Buffet, 14302 Westheimer Rd., 281-497-2575; and
Lubys Cafeteria, 6223 Bellaire Blvd., 713-771-4459. For an ethnic
spread head to the Chinese Buffet, 3246 South Loop W, 713-666-0161;
the El Cuscatleco Cafeteria, 6041 Bissonnet St., 713-666-2690;
and the Sharpstown Chinese Buffet, 6601 Fondren Rd., 713-772-
9776.
If you are in a hurry but don't want to compromise on the
quality of the food, zoom into a Cafe-Express, including the
one at 1101 Uptown Park, 713-963-9222, where you can enjoy tasty
treats like their Spanish Chicken Romesco. If your tummy
is screaming "can't wait," then you need to drive down
Bellaire, Westheimer Blvd., or Memorial Dr., all of which have
a slew of other fast food places.
Want to not only enjoy a great meal but swing your partner
around the dance floor? Then you need to head to the Richmond
Avenue Entertainment District, 5600 block to 6500 block of Richmond
Ave. Here you'll find all kinds of dining options including Billy
Blues Bar and Grill, 6025 Richmond, 713-266-9294, and live entertainment
at Dave and Busters, 6010 Richmond Ave, 713-952-2233, where you
can grab a meal or play high-tech games, pocket billiards, and
shuffleboard.
For seafood or authentic Louisiana dishes in the Richmond
District head to the Magnolia Bar and Grill, 6000 Richmond Ave,
713-781-6207. Or drop by another local favorite, Goode
Co. Seafood, 2621 Westpark Drive, 713-523-7154. Featured
in Southern Living's Off the Eaten Path, dining here will give
you a chance to enjoy their ceviche, shrimp & crab Mexican
seafood cocktail, campechanas, seafood gumbo, and stuffed flounder.
If you are going to explore the Galveston Bay area, you'll
enjoy the nice atmosphere and good food at T-bone Tom's, 707
Hwy. 146, Kemah, TX, 281-334-2133, for yummy seafood and steaks.
If your sweet tooth is hankering for some satisfaction, head
to the Dessert Gallery, 3200 Kirby Dr, 713-522-9999. Here you'll
find all kinds of goodies to appease it. Or take it to the Chocolate
Bar, 1835 W Alabama St, 713-520-8599, where you'll find goodies
like chocolate pizza, candies from yesteryear, and hand-dipped
fruit. Just want ice cream? Then you'll find happiness at Hank's
Ice Cream Parlor, 9291 Main St, 713-665-5103; Maggie Moo's, 14625
Memorial Dr, 281-870-1666; and Amy's Ice Creams & Coffee,
3816 Farnham St, 713-526-2697.
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Is breakfast your favorite meal of the day? Then you need to start your morning at the Fountain View Cafe, 1842 Fountain View Dr, 713-785-9060, closes at 3:00 p.m. Here you will find yummy cheddar omelettes and Swedish style pancakes to start you off with a smile. Has it been a long time since you've had a great burger? Then head to Avalon Diner, 2417 Westheimer Rd, 713-527-8900; Charlie's Hamburgers, 14400 W Gray St, 713-520-1744; or the Lankford Grocery & Market, 88 Dennis St, 713-522-9555. Other good choices are Beck's Prime, several locations including the Memorial Park Golf Course Clubhouse, 1001 E Memorial Loop, 713-863-8188. for their mesquite grilled burgers and extra thick Hershey chocolate or fresh strawberry shakes; and Otto's, 5502 Memorial Drive, 713-864-8526. Here you'll find lunch counter burgers or, if you need something spicier, great barbecued brisket. You'll find more great barbeque at Goode Company BBQ, 5109 Kirby Dr., 713-522-2530. Or another great choice is Pizzitola's Barbecue, 1703 Shepherd Dr, 713-227-2283. Around since 1935 they feature great pork ribs, brisket, tangy and potato salad. Would you rather feast on New York Deli goodies? Then you need to make time to stop by Kenny & Ziggy's New York Delicatessen, 2327 Post Oak, 713-871-8883, Here you'll find wonderful traditional fare like blintzes, Hungarian goulash, & reubens. For great Oriental food, head to Chinatown, east of the George R Brown Convention Center and Kim Son Noodle, 5507 Mount Houston Rd., 281-590-0355, one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Texas. For a taste of England without the hassle of an overseas trip, head to The Feast, 219 Westheimer Rd, 713-529-7788, where you can dine on classics like fish soup, braised lamb shank, and Welsh Rarebit. For authentic Mexican delights visit Molina's, 7901 Westheimer, 713-782-0861; or the wonderful Ninfa's, 2704 Navigation, 713-228-1175, for their Rio Grande parrilladas. If what you really crave is a great burrito, you'll want to make the drive to Mission Burritos, 2245 W Alabama St, 713-529-0535. But be warned--only order the large if you have a small army in tow. Another great choice for homey Mexican food is Irma's, 22 N Chenevert St, 713-222-0767, where you'll find yummy guacamole, tamales, spinach enchiladas, and banana pudding. If you've always wanted to try soul food, you'll find some of the best at the Family Cafe, 2712 Blodgett St., 713-520-8444. Need something spicier? Then drop in at Treebeards, 912 Prairie St, 713-225-2160, where you'll find wonderful Cajun delights. Another great choice is the Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 6015 Westheimer, 713-782-6310. If a German meal sounds yummy head to Annemarie's Old Heidelberg, 1810 Fountainview, 713-781-3581. If you love cafeterias, then Houston is your kind of town! You can choose from the Cleburne Cafeteria, 3606 Bissonnet St., 713-667-2386; the Dinner Bell Cafeteria, 6525 Lawndale St., 713-928-3239; Hartz Chicken Buffet, 14302 Westheimer Rd., 281-497-2575; and Lubys Cafeteria, 6223 Bellaire Blvd., 713-771-4459. For an ethnic spread head to the Chinese Buffet, 3246 South Loop W, 713-666-0161; the El Cuscatleco Cafeteria, 6041 Bissonnet St., 713-666-2690; and the Sharpstown Chinese Buffet, 6601 Fondren Rd., 713-772- 9776. If you are in a hurry but don't want to compromise on the quality of the food, zoom into a Cafe-Express, including the one at 1101 Uptown Park, 713-963-9222, where you can enjoy tasty treats like their Spanish Chicken Romesco. If your tummy is screaming "can't wait," then you need to drive down Bellaire, Westheimer Blvd., or Memorial Dr., all of which have a slew of other fast food places. Want to not only enjoy a great meal but swing your partner around the dance floor? Then you need to head to the Richmond Avenue Entertainment District, 5600 block to 6500 block of Richmond Ave. Here you'll find all kinds of dining options including Billy Blues Bar and Grill, 6025 Richmond, 713-266-9294, and live entertainment at Dave and Busters, 6010 Richmond Ave, 713-952-2233, where you can grab a meal or play high-tech games, pocket billiards, and shuffleboard. For seafood or authentic Louisiana dishes in the Richmond District head to the Magnolia Bar and Grill, 6000 Richmond Ave, 713-781-6207. Or drop by another local favorite, Goode Co. Seafood, 2621 Westpark Drive, 713-523-7154. Featured in Southern Living's Off the Eaten Path, dining here will give you a chance to enjoy their ceviche, shrimp & crab Mexican seafood cocktail, campechanas, seafood gumbo, and stuffed flounder. If you are going to explore the Galveston Bay area, you'll enjoy the nice atmosphere and good food at T-bone Tom's, 707 Hwy. 146, Kemah, TX, 281-334-2133, for yummy seafood and steaks. If your sweet tooth is hankering for some satisfaction, head to the Dessert Gallery, 3200 Kirby Dr, 713-522-9999. Here you'll find all kinds of goodies to appease it. Or take it to the Chocolate Bar, 1835 W Alabama St, 713-520-8599, where you'll find goodies like chocolate pizza, candies from yesteryear, and hand-dipped fruit. Just want ice cream? Then you'll find happiness at Hank's Ice Cream Parlor, 9291 Main St, 713-665-5103; Maggie Moo's, 14625 Memorial Dr, 281-870-1666; and Amy's Ice Creams & Coffee, 3816 Farnham St, 713-526-2697. |