New and Notable Restaurants
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston Editor
From a chic upscale bistro to a coming-soon hot spot, get the buzz on the Houston restaurant scene.
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Fuegovivo Churrascaria
11681 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Northwest Houston gets its own Brazilian churrascaria for diners up for the all-you-can-eat meat challenge. -
Cullen's Upscale American Grille
11500 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX
Casual sophistication comes to Clear Lake in a big way with this grand restaurant specializing in prime rib, short ribs and fresh seafood, plus try their signature salads, fresh pasta and hearth burgers. Live music and an outdoor patio make it great for lingering with a drink. -
VOICE Restaurant and Lounge
220 Main St, Houston, TX
Hotel Icon's lobby restaurant adds lip service to the upscale offerings for New American cuisine in downtown Houston. -
The Bombay Brasserie
3005 West Loop South, Houston, TX
Galleria-area location of this North Indian favorite keeps the affordable lunch buffet, but adds a touch of special occasion class. -
Armandos
2234 NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX
Restaurateur Armando Palacios brings his white tablecloth Tex-Mex to an increasingly upscale waterfront area in Clear Lake. -
Open City
2416 Brazos St, Ste A, Houston, TX
Midtown restaurant and rooftop bar for upscale American fare, late-night cocktails and stunning skyline view. -
The Grove
1611 Lamar, Houston, TX
Schiller Del Grande group's upscale American restaurant in the heart of downtown's urban Discovery Green park. -
J's Bistro
4502 Highway 6 N, Houston, TX
Locally trained chef blends the flavors of Europe and Asia with beer pairings from around the world. -
Soma
4820 Washington Ave, Ste A, Houston, TX
Heights-area sushi spot from the folks behind Azuma serves artful Franco-Japanese fusion fare. -
Red Sushi
505 Second St, Kemah, TX
Modern sushi restaurant and date spot in Kemah's boisterous Boardwalk. -
Feast Rustic European Fare
219 Westheimer, Houston, TX
Rustic, casual decor hints at the many Old World delights that rotate on the menu at this downtown lunch and dinner spot.
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Kiran's
4100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Innovative Indian, French and American cuisine served in an upscale but unpretentious setting. -
Charivari Restaurant-Home Of European Cuisine
2521 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Old World charm graces the table with a warm mix of European classics. -
REEF
2600 Travis St, Houston, TX
Dining from the sea has never looked so stylish at this Midtown eatery offering a welcome alternative to traditional nautical-themed restaurants.

