Vic & Anthony's

Photo courtesy of Landry’s, Inc. Signature Group
If only for its crab cake — a magical dish full of lump crab that manages to hold together with hardly any filling thanks to its chive beurre blanc — this downtown steakhouse from Landry's Restaurants would rank among Houston's very best. Of course, there's also a full menu of USDA Prime, Texas akaushi from HeartBrand Beef, and even Japanese wagyu to consider. Picking a favorite side is difficult, but the creamed spinach and duck fat potatoes are particularly strong.