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A photo of Whiskey Cake - Stafford restaurant
1. Whiskey Cake - Stafford
4.6
Exceptional(1021)
Price: Moderate
• American • Stafford
Booked 11 times today
Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. We source flavors, ingredients, and ideas straight from the farm, because good food tastes even better when it’s grown locally.
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2. Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston
4.6
Exceptional(1166)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Stafford
Booked 11 times today
Avenida Brazil is a local traditional Brazilian steakhouse. Our gaucho chefs expertly grill and offer you continuous table side service. We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, hot side dishes, and extensive wine list. We invite you to come join us, sit back and relax.
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3. Gao's Crab - Houston
1.5
(1)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 4 times today
Gao's Crab is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. We use fresh ingredients and unique cooking techniques to serve authentic Chinese for lunch and dinner. Every bite is packed with happiness. Whether you're here for sizzling BBQ or fresh, flavorful seafood, we'll make sure you feel the warmth and comfort of home. Come join us with your family and friends for a delightful time together!老高烧烤和手抓海鲜，就是那种让您感觉像在家一样舒适的地方。我们的食材新鲜，烹饪手法独特，让每一口都是满满的幸福味道。不管您是来品尝热气腾腾的烧烤，还是享用新鲜的手抓海鲜，我们都会让您感受到家的温暖和舒适。欢迎您和您的家人朋友一起来，让我们一同度过愉快的时光！
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4. Benihana - Houston, TX
4.8
Exceptional(7932)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Far Westheimer
Booked 59 times today
Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.
A photo of Gao’s Kabob - Houston restaurant
5. Gao’s Kabob - Houston
5.0
Exceptional(0)
Price: Moderate
• Chinese • Chinatown
Booked 3 times today
Gao's BBQ is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. We use fresh ingredients and unique cooking techniques to serve authentic Chinese for lunch and dinner. Every bite is packed with happiness. Whether you're here for sizzling BBQ or fresh, flavorful seafood, we'll make sure you feel the warmth and comfort of home. Come join us with your family and friends for a delightful time together!老高烧烤和手抓海鲜，就是那种让您感觉像在家一样舒适的地方。我们的食材新鲜，烹饪手法独特，让每一口都是满满的幸福味道。不管您是来品尝热气腾腾的烧烤，还是享用新鲜的手抓海鲜，我们都会让您感受到家的温暖和舒适。欢迎您和您的家人朋友一起来，让我们一同度过愉快的时光！
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6. Rio Ranch Steakhouse
3.5
Very Good(250)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Westside
Welcome to Rio Ranch, Texas! We invite you to enjoy our one of a kind Cowboy Cuisine featuring Mesquite Grilled Steaks and Seafood. From our scrumptious Sunday Breakfast Brunch to our private dining rooms, Rio Ranch has something for everyone. Rio Ranch is perfect for business dinners, family celebrations, romantic dinners or just a casual get together.We feature a full service bar, patio dining, a romantic fireplace and cowboy hospitality and service.
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7. Bistro Le Cep
4.7
Exceptional(1027)
Price: Moderate
• French • Westchase
Booked 5 times today
Opened in 2001, Bistro Le Cep features French home cooking at its finest that can be best described as deeply flavored, elegant, yet straightforward. Combining traditional fine dining with a modern perspective, Bistro Le Cep will impress you and your guests with mouth-watering specialties inspired by authentic age old country recipes. We feature a well stocked bar and our extensive wine list includes an exceptional selection of grand vintages, as well as coveted wines from small producers.
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8. Saldivia's South American Grill
4.6
Exceptional(132)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • Westchase
Booked 3 times today
Saldivia's South American Grill is a family run restaurant that specializes in Uruguay & Argentina-style grilled steaks, chicken and seafood. Featuring South American wines and a neighborhood atmosphere.
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9. Ouisie's Table
4.8
Exceptional(4826)
Price: Moderate
• American • Galleria / Uptown
Booked 26 times today
Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.
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10. Credence
4.7
Exceptional(447)
Price: Expensive
• American • Westside
Booked 91 times today
Credence is a South Texas, ranch-inspired upscale restaurant with a focus on live-fire cooking. Chef and two-time James Beard Award-nominated restaurateur Levi Goode's inaugural concept promises a culinary exploration of Texas through his unique perspectives on the region's food, people, culture, and the culmination of a lifetime of stories. Our menu is a sample of what may be served as our offerings will constantly evolve. Separate reservations required for a table at Sidebar, our sultry sister next door. Follow @sidebaratcredence on IG for the link to book.

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