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New American restaurants in Houston

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  1. Underbelly

    1100 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77006

    Chef Chris Shepherd's first restaurant of his very own made Time's list of places to eat before the Armageddon hits â?" before Underbelly was even open in Montrose. Billed as... More »

  2. Oxheart

    1302 Nance St., Houston, TX 77002

    Chef Justin Yu joined forces with his pastry chef wife, Karen Man, to create a restaurant that's wholly Houston except for one notable thing: Instead of sprawl, the tiny Oxheart... More »

  3. Shade

    250 W. 19th St., Houston, TX 77008

    Claire Smith's flagship Heights restaurant keeps it light and casual, but its occasionally Asian-inflected dishes don't skimp on flavor, like grilled quail stuffed with venison... More »

  4. Ouisie's Table

    3939 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77027

    Leave it to Elouise A. Jones to bring out the trendy and elegant best in old, homey favorites. Greenway Plaza's Ouisie's Table's cream of mushroom soup, for example, in its... More »

  5. Reef

    2600 Travis St., Houston, TX 77006

    Chef Bryan Caswell is reeling them in with his imaginative new take on Gulf seafood. Reef's interior is cool but not lavish, the waitstaff wears blue jeans, and the bar menu includes... More »

  6. Daily Review Cafe

    3412 W. Lamar, Houston, TX 77019

    This friendly neighborhood bistro-style cafe in River Oaks has warmth and charm that seem to relax everyone. Daily Review Cafe's food is eclectic, as is the wine and... More »

  7. Backstreet Cafe

    1103 S. Shepherd, Houston, TX 77019

    An easy tropical patio is Backstreet Cafe's chief lure -- that, and the food is better than it has to be. Specials at this New American restaurant in River Oaks include a... More »

  8. Mark's American Cuisine

    1658 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006

    Chef Mark Cox lays out a nouveau American smorgasbord in a nicely rehabbed church in Montrose. Entrees follow a theme of light (or no) sauces and eye-catching... More »

  9. Glass Wall, The Restaurant

    933A Studewood, Houston, TX 77008

    This is one of the best new restaurants that's opened in Houston in years. Call it a "New American Surfer Bistro" if you're looking for a category. But don't get... More »

  10. Canopy

    3939 Montrose, Houston, TX 77006

    Canopy is a peaceful haven in Montrose where patrons enjoy a sophisticated dining experience at affordable prices. Menu selections include fresh seafood and steaks with plenty of... More »

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  • horray4blondes horray4blondes wrote a review for Federal American Grill

    05/08/13

    Great place to meet up with friends or brunch. I've only been there 2x and the bartender brought over exactly what the two of us were going to order...that's what I call service (or ESP)!

    On Tuesdays, the pack normally meets up for steak night at various places. KOBE burger with blue cheese crumbles, fries+ beverage for $10?!? Delish. Sign me...

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  • AlainHarvey AlainHarvey wrote a review for Philippe

    02/10/13

    Houston evokes many things, but Paris? Nestled in the Galleria area on Post Oak’s main strip is Philippe Restaurant + Lounge, a welcoming French restaurant adamantly doing its part to bring a little of France to this side of Houston.

    Whether it's said with Continental flare or a New York accent Philippe’s is synonymous with delicious French fine dining...

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  • gregoire6 gregoire6 wrote a review for Roots Bistro

    04/01/12

    Roots is simply amazing. My girlfriend and I have eaten there at least 5 times, and every time the menu has new items depending on what is in season. I have even delivered him a bunch of organic produce from the Mendell Park community garden. If you are looking for a place that is truly about the local and organic scene Roots is the spot for sure. Check it out

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