Top 10 New Restaurants of 2006

Updated: November 23, 2004

What were the top new dining spots this year? Make reservations at the hottest restaurants that opened in 2006, read users' opinions and create your own list to share.

On this page:The Top 10, More of Houston's Top Restaurants.

The Top 10

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bice Ristorante
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    5175 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    The world-famous restaurant chain comes in at number two for its upscale Italian fare and exclusive members-only lounge in Galleria III.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oceanaire Seafood Room - Houston
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    5061 Westheimer Rd, Ste 8050, Houston, TX 77056 (map)

    Elegant as a 1930s ocean liner, this Galleria seafood house opened just in time to make the list and offers daily fish specials and an extensive raw oyster menu.

  3. 3 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Escalantes Mexican Grille
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    4053 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Catalan Food & Wine
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    5555 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007 (map)

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended PK's Blue Water Grill
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    6401 Woodway Dr Ste 105, Houston, TX 77057 (map)

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
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    3908 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027 (map)

    Trendy Highland Village sushi restaurant and lounge tops the list for its Asian fushion dishes and sleek club-like decor, making it the quintessential date spot.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cova Hand Selected Wines
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    5600 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77005 (map)

    At number four, this West U wine shop and tapas restaurant features accessible, hand-selected wines and an eclectic menu of New American and Latin dishes.

  8. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Dolce Vita
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    500 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

More of Houston's Top Restaurants

  1. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Brennan's Houston
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    3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006 (map)

    Brennan's Houston

  2. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Grand Lux Cafe
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    5000 Westheimer Rd Ste 690, Houston, TX 77056 (map)