Homewood Suites Hotel
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

401 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Bobbi B. writes: Out of town business guests or family !!!   Send them here.

Outback Steakhouse
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

481 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Jessica K. writes: Best grilled chicken with artichokes and sun dried tomatoes YUM! They serve rolling rock which is always a plus in my book...Watch out for the bread they give you before your meal because it is too good and fills you up way too fast..Deco makes you…

Classy Chassie Car Wash
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

475 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Bobbi B. writes: Sit in the sun, under a shade tree, on the atrium, look at the gift shop inside, get your shoes shined, buy car things, read while your car is washed.  Get the car scents are great.

Angelo's Pizza & Pasta
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

400 W Bay Area Blvd Ste A
Webster, TX 77598

Goldie G. writes: Best Italian food in Clear Lake!  Angelo's is awesome!  The complimentary bread is mouth-watering good.  Good sized portions, excellent food.  Nice dining room that isn't overly done with cheesy Italian decor, same wait staff since it has opened.…

Zio's Italian Kitchen
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

820 W Bay Area Blvd
Webster, TX 77598

Jessica K. writes: For me, this place has been consistently good- it is similar to olive garden, yet the menu offers various items like calzones,sub sandwiches and vegitarian friendly. It is very inexspensive for what you get and the food tastes like it is made from…

Front Porch Pub
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

217 Gray St
Houston, TX 77002

Kymberlie M. writes: Front Porch always seems like two different places to me: the super crowded hang out for twenty somethings and the more laid back place where you can relax and chat with your friends.

The super crowded hang out comes out mostly on Friday and Saturday…

Cheddar's Casual Cafe
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

21001 Gulf Fwy
Webster, TX 77598

Roni R. writes: I love Cheddars ... the food is affordable, the service is great, the food is excellent and the proporitions are definitely Texas size!  I went to Cheddar's about four times and every.single.time. the food did not disappoint!  I am especially fond of…

11th Street Cafe
Neighborhood: The Heights

748 E 11th St
Houston, TX 77008

Jen B. writes: That's right, I am giving the 11th Street Cafe five stars despite the opinions of other bloggers.  This place is great.  It could be a little more clean, spacious, modernized... but to me that is part of the appeal.  
11th street feels like a 50's…

Tea Leaf Tapioca
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

2410 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Aimee Z. writes: YAY for all things Purple and Bubbly.

As a transplanted Houstonian, stuck in the Big Haired Shiney Shoe land of Collin County (aka, Plano)... I have become addicted to bubble tea.  I have heard Oprah and Dr. Oz talk about transferable addictions...…

Taekwon-DO America

125 W Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

Bobbi B. writes: This place is the best most proffessional run I have even been in.

The children love it.  The adults love it and its the best.  Dont try any one else.

This is your one place to be the Black belt or tripple black belt you dream of being.

Crystal's Nails

3131 W Parkwood Ave Ste 216
Friendswood, TX 77546

Bobbi B. writes: Very clean and nice.   Relaxing and they assign a box with only your nail tools inside.

Schlotzsky's Deli

109 E Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

Bobbi B. writes: Best one I have tried.

Quaint inside and you can sit outside as well.  I love the Original.  For those that dont know what a scholtzsky is its a sandwich that is very large filled with deli meats and cheese on homemade bread.

Its different and you…

Dessert Gallery

2260 Lone Star Dr
Sugar Land, TX 77487

Courtney M. writes: As the newest member of the Dessert Gallery family, the Sugar Land location is conveniently located within the new shopping center/multi-use land North of First Colony Mall.  

Despite arriving to the trendy spot well after the traditional "lunch…

Bayou City Wings
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

12804 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77034

Bobbi B. writes: Very Good Wings and many flavors.  Try them.

Quizno's Subs
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

16801 El Camino Real
Houston, TX 77058

Bobbi B. writes: Why is Quizno's so good ?  Well I think its part the bread and the long toaster ovens and of course the deli meat and vegies.    I like the chips too.

Italian is my favorite !!!  But find your own favorite.

Its decorated 1920's Subway meets deli decor.…

Taj India Restaurant

6126 Highway 6 N
Houston, TX 77084

c t. writes: My girl and I love this place, it's our favorite indian place on this side of town. The food is good and inexpensive, and the waitstaff is very friendly. I've only been during the evenings (non buffet time).It's been a while since I've made it to…

Molina's Cantina
Neighborhood: The Heights

4720 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77246

Ken W. writes: Molinas hits the spot in terms of midprice Mexican. I go here when El Tiempo is too crowded and I don't want to deal with the crowds. Luckily, when we got there a spot opened up in the parking lot so we didn't have to deal with the valet situation.

I…

Hooter's

1818 Nasa Rd 1
at Hwy 146
Seabrook, TX 77586

Jolyn R. writes: Hooter's on Nasa/ 146 is cool. We went with big group before going out in Clear Lake (so we weren't exactly dressy or expecting a big nite out). The waitress was nice, i've heard they tend to be stuck up, I wonder why??? Maybe because my group had 3…

Z Bead
Neighborhood: West University

2429 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77005

Sam V. writes: The Friday before Mother's Day and I had nothing. I couldn't figure out what to give my wife (from my sons) and didn't have any downtime with the kids to make something. So I did the next best thing - I got someone else to do it for me.

I waltzed in…

James Coney Island
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1109 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

nana h. writes: This review is soley based on my 7th grade self, seeing a new report on underage drinking. They showed this clip of a guy driving up to this Coney Island Drive-Thru and ordering hot dogs and beer!! I guess they used to be able to sell beer, through…

Cafe Express
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

19443 Gulf Fwy
Webster, TX 77598

Jessica K. writes: Great place for a quick and decent meal-especially if you have been shopping in the area or plan to. The one time i dined here i ordered at the counter, then i sat outside on the patio and drank black current tea and ate a caesar salad. To me this…

Fu Fu Cafe
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9889 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77246

Shao-Tai W. writes: Zagat?  Wiggity wack!  Michelin Star?  Who cares!  When I want a reliable recommendation, I'm listening to my Nai Nai (grandma... on my dad's side to be exact).  With the considerable weight behind her 80+ years of eating AND cooking, if a restaurant…

Star Snow Ice & Teriyaki
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9889 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Shao-Tai W. writes: Nio ro mien AKA beef noodle soup is sacred.  Considered the ultimate comfort food in Taiwan, the city of Taipei goes so far as to conduct an annual competition to decide on the best bowl.  The victor obviously reaps the biggest rewards, but even the…

Scout Bar
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

18307 Egret Bay
at Nasa Rd
Houston, TX 77058

Jolyn R. writes: Scout Bar is a multi-venue rock/dance club that combines an updated concept and state of the art sound to live music. They feature a wide variety of local and national artist seven nights a week. The Red Velvet Room features DJ Keith Walker, which…

Crome
Neighborhood: Montrose, Upper Kirby

2815 S Shepherd
at Kipling
Houston, TX 77098

Felipe M. writes: i went there for my birthday on a Sunday after La Strada and Zake, and i gotta say i had a great time. The outdoor patio bartender Jeronimo is awesome and he made sure we had a great time. I am not concerned with a clubs decor, and as long as there…

Greensheet
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2601 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

Liz S. writes: I wouldn't recommend looking for a white collar job in the Greensheet, but it does list a lot of handy classifieds for cars and trucks, other property (musical instruments, boats, etc.), real estate, auctions, and - best of all - GARAGE SALES!  (It's…

Com Tam Kieu Giang
Neighborhood: Alief

11209 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77072

Nathalie L. writes: When I come home to Houston, all I want to eat is Vietnamese food. Sure I like eating at all the pho and the banh mi places in SF, but sometimes I just want a huge plate of rice served by surly waitresses (you know the food has to be good b/c people…

Caps Piano Bar
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2610 Briar Ridge Dr
Houston, TX 77057

Jolyn R. writes: Nice loungy piano bar that offers live jazz and blues nightly. And open mic night on Mondays!
It's kinda hidden the House of Pies, so look out for it.

Pappas Bar-B-Q
Neighborhood: Downtown

1217 Pierce St
Houston, TX 77002

Jill W. writes: I'm pretty sure this is the same restaurant that was called Brisket House when I was a kid.  When I went this weekend I realized that the Pappas Bros. bought it out, but they didn't seem to change anything.  Stick with what works, I guess!  And this…

Candylicious
Neighborhood: Montrose

1837 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77098

Lisa A. writes: Who doesn't love a candy store? I mean, really. It's a store that sells candy and it's called Candylicious! What more do you need to know?

Okay, okay...for inquiring minds...they have: bubble gum, gummy bears, candy cigarettes, M&Ms in every color…

Red Star
Neighborhood: Midtown

2606 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77002

Ro N. writes: Came here for NYE one year when I was visiting....
5 stars for the people that I was with but 1 star for the atmosphere!

We were in the VIP section - there were hardly anyone here!  Everyone was inside in the NON VIP!

Pretty lame but whatever I was…

Kolache Factory Store No 4
Neighborhood: Montrose

2045 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

Lisa A. writes: Houstonians seem to love their kolaches and donuts. Everywhere you turn there's a Shipley's Donuts, Kolache Factory, Old Towne Kolache, Dawn Donuts, Christy Donuts, Krispy Kremes...it's pretty outstanding!

This Kolache Factory caught my eye because…

Buon Appetito Restaurant
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place, West University

2231 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

AmieSue B. writes: Houston's best kept secret!  The most amazing food I have ever tasted!  Wonderful atmosphere and great service.  Perfect for a special occasion with someone you love (or at least like)!  The house is adorable and there is so much inside to keep your…

Edin
Neighborhood: Montrose

2605 Dunlavy St
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: Admittedly I probably shouldn't be giving any advice on where to shop for woman's clothing. My idea of looking cool is to buy a new pair of Pumas. On average I'd say at least one of my articles of clothing/day is from Target. I don't have a clothing…

Hatter's Deli
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

11757 Katy Fwy Ste 150
Houston, TX 77079

Liz S. writes: This deli is on the first floor of an office building, so it tends to cater to the folks who work in the building.  It's better than the typical office deli, with lots of vegetarian options (just lots of options in general - tons of sandwiches and…

Logan's Roadhouse
Neighborhood: West Oaks

2200 S Hwy 6
Houston, TX 77077

Shana P. writes: Floors gritty with peanut shells and country music blaring from the Jukebox - sounds like a rodeo party year round at Logan's Roadhouse.

At first I was apprehensive about throwing peanut shells on the ground, just swiping them off the table and onto…

Kraftsmen Baking
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

4100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Melanie A. writes: This is not your ordinary sandwich place.  What sets them apart is their fresh, soft, yummy bread.  

I came here for lunch after visiting the public library next door and had a Kraftsmen Garden vegetarian sandwich with a bag of sea salt and vinegar…