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Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Houston

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Del Vista Bar and Grill restaurant
4.9
4.9 (283)
$31 to $50
American
Westside
About the restaurant
A great neighborhood restaurant featuring a spacious bar, patio seating, and an outdoor lounge
Top review
Mitchvip
Dined 5 days ago
This is a wonderful neighborhood place. The food is consistently excellent. Best pork chop in town. Last night I has the fish special - branzino - and it was the best branzino I've ever had. I hope they make it a menu regular.
A photo of d'Vine Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant
4.9
4.9 (165)
$30 and under
Wine Bar
Cypress
About the restaurant
"d’Vine Wine Bar is an industrial-neighborhood inspired wine bar and bistro located in Cypress, TX. We offer a sophisticated hand-selected wine list, accompanied by our spin on international fusion and bistro style cuisine.



We welcome our guests with unparalleled quality and unpretentious personal service within a relaxed and appealing atmosphere.



At d’Vine, our concept is simple: We like to drink wine; and when we experience a revelation in a bottle, we add it to our wine list and share it with you, simple as that.



Allow us to share our love for food and wine with you, please join us."

Top review
Mikevip
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
We enjoyed our evening with our group in the side-room. The food was excellent and Daniel’s service was spot-on!
A photo of Amedeo's Italian Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (438)
$30 and under
Italian
Kingwood / Humble / Atascocita
About the restaurant
Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant shows that you can get great Italian food in the Kingwood suburb of Houston so you don’t have to fight traffic to go downtown. With the same feel and excellent food and service, you won’t miss out on a thing. For more than two decades, Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant has served up pasta prepared to perfection, top quality meat and seafood and homemade desserts for lunch and dinner, as well as for banquets and catered events. Notable menu items at Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant include a grilled brie appetizer with a delicate rosemary blackberry sauce and caramelized onions, secret Raffa family recipe lasagna, grilled redfish filet with crabmeat and shrimp and the to-go family packs that feed four complete with salad, dressing and a loaf of uncooked garlic bread.
Top review
Karen
Dined 7 days ago
This is a hidden gem! Great atmosphere, great food and good service.
A photo of Superica Houston Heights restaurant
4.8
4.8 (69)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Northside
About the restaurant
Welcome to Superica, ‘Where Sunshine Spends the Winter.’ You may know this as Tex-Mex cuisine. Here, the atmosphere of the Old West has been preserved for the enjoyment of all guests. We hope to see you soon.
Top review
Hayleevip
Dined on Oct 18, 2024
Such a great spot with good service and a nice patio
A photo of The Fish restaurant
4.7
4.7 (237)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Montrose
About the restaurant
Proudly serving Houston since 2002, The Fish stands as Midtown's top destination for Japanese cuisine and sushi, boasting a vibrant social atmosphere. With an extensive menu featuring mouthwatering dishes such as Yuzu Shrimp & Noodles, Thai Chili Yellowtail, and Blue Crab Fried Rice, our dedicated and welcoming staff are here to exceed your expectations and ensure a memorable dining experience.
Top review
Hira
Dined on Oct 10, 2024
The appetizers are the best part about this place!
A photo of Bacaro Kitchen & Wine Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (742)
$30 and under
Italian
Westside
About the restaurant
Bacaro Kitchen Wine Bar, often referred to as a hidden gem, is a casual fine dining restaurant and wine bar with a neighborhood feel in the Memorial/Energy Corridor of Houston. We offer Classic Italian cuisine with an emphasis on fresh Gulf Seafood along with daily specials.

We are open for dinner service from Tuesday-Thursday from 4pm to 8pm, and Friday-Saturday from 4:00-9:00pm. Lunch service on Thursday & Friday from 11am to 4pm. Reservations are required. Call 281-759-6300 to reserve a table, we look forward to serving you again very soon!


Top review
Julie
Dined 4 days ago
What a lovely dining experience! Comfortable and quiet dining room, wonderful food, attentive staff. It’s the most pleasant meal we’ve enjoyed out in a long time. My only regret is not trying Bacaro sooner! We will be back soon.
A photo of Candelari's Italiano restaurant
4.7
4.7 (18)
$31 to $50
Italian
Rice Village
About the restaurant
Candelaris is your destination for an authentic Italian restaurant experience, including woodfire pizza, fresh pasta, excellent wine, and amazing desserts.
Our Candelari’s family dishes and recipes reach back several generations. We proudly offer an exceptional selection of authentic Italian dishes, local favorites, and of course our renowned Candelari’s Sausage


Ask almost any native Houstonian about Candelari’s Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Houston, and most likely the first thing you will hear is something about our signature Italian sausage. Given that our restaurant developed almost naturally out of the renowned, Candelari’s Sausage Company, this is no surprise. And while we have grown to become one the most recognizable and best Italian restaurants and pizzerias in Houston, we are very proud of our modest roots.


Top review
Brittany
Dined on Oct 25, 2024
Lovely restaurant with a patio as well. Family friendly, but also a cute spot for date night. The chicken fettucine alfredo was very good. My aunt ordered the red snapper with lump crab meat and it was AMAZING! The cheesy garlic bread was also very good! The hostess gave a lot a of recommendations' on the menu and our waitress was very sweet and provided great service. We drive all the way from Sugar Land so you know we love it! :) Mitch Jacobs is great and plays during Sunday Brunch...would definitely recommend!
A photo of Aburi Sushi restaurant
4.7
4.7 (76)
$31 to $50
Sushi
University of Houston
About the restaurant
Aburi refers to the technique of torching fish, enhancing its flavor by lightly searing it. This process not only brings out the fish's taste but also benefits from the use of premium Japanese white oak charcoal, imparting a subtle smokiness & effectively filtering out torch-related gases. Aburi involves a gentle searing, leaving the fish partially cooked.

Hailing from Houston, a city renowned for its cultural diversity, our restaurant draws inspiration from this multicultural hub. Despite our Japanese name, our culinary concept transcends borders, aiming to showcase a medley of global cuisines, mirroring the diverse food scene of Houston.

Fresh fish is flown in directly from Tsukiji Market, Japan.

ATTENTION:
We recommend arriving early to experience our specialty cocktail menu before dining!

Top review
Anitavip
Dined 5 days ago
We love eating at Aburi. Kelly was warm and efficient as she made sure our green tea was piping hot and just the right taste level. It’s a treat to order the Tea by the kettle! A beautiful green and gold butterfly pattern adorns the outside of the kettle and the tea cup saucer is shaped like a leaf! My Nigri flight was so good but all the fish was made by searing the top. I would have liked some contrast. Perhaps a nigiri topped with a scallion and no searing. Amy loved her Don poke bowl. You get a lot of fish - 3 types- and is really flavorful. It’s topped with a beautiful piece of Asian fruit that tastes like a pear. Yummy! The ambiance of a booth 2-top is cozy and the sweet little table lamp in gold is just the right touch. Ask for Kelly and she’ll treat you like her long lost bestie who’s come into town for a good meal. Prices are consistent with all of Houston- but the price was worth the food and experience. Thank you Aburi!
A photo of Bayou City Seafood & Pasta restaurant
4.6
4.6 (143)
$30 and under
Cajun
Galleria / Uptown
About the restaurant
Located in Houston, Texas, Bayou City Seafood & Pasta is an American seafood restaurant with an extensive menu. The beautiful dining room is full of exposed brick to create a homey atmosphere while customers enjoy one of the many fine seafood and pasta options at Bayou City Seafood & Pasta. Start out your meal with one of the restaurant’s many appetizers like the fried mushrooms or the seafood jambalaya. Bayou City Seafood & Pasta, located in Houston’s Uptown, has a wide variety of menu options for everyone in the family, including vegetarians and those sensitive to gluten. Enjoy a Cajun inspired meal at this homey restaurant.
Top review
Sherrivip
Dined on Oct 13, 2024
Great lunch spot for a lazy Sunday! Always consistently great seafood.
A photo of Cyclone Anaya's - Midtown restaurant
4.5
4.5 (131)
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
Montrose
About the restaurant
We are Houston’s Original Tex-Mex Familia since 1966! Cyclone Anaya’s has been Houston’s favorite destination for the best margaritas in town for over 50 years. Along with our scratch-made enchiladas and tamales, our tender and flavorful fajitas, and many more Tex-Mex delights, we've helped to define and perfect this world-famous regional cuisine. Join us today at one of six Houston-area Cyclone Anaya’s Tex-Mex Kitchen locations in the Heights, Midtown, Rice Village, CityCentre, Woodway, and the Woodlands. No matter where you’re from, we’ll treat you like family!
Top review
Mrs. Ashleigh
Dined on Oct 15, 2024
The overall experience was great. While we were there they had to run this homeless guy out of there twice which made me feel uneasy. The first time he walk through where everyone was eating then went sat at the bar. I didn’t like that. I’m not sure if I’ll return to that location.
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