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    now serving

    Dozens of Houston restaurants return to service after the winter storm

    Eric Sandler
    Feb 18, 2021 | 3:50 pm
    Candente fajitas platter
    Hundreds are restaurants are reopening today.
    Photo by Shannon O'Hara

    With power mostly restored and water pressure returning, Houston restaurants are returning to service. Given the number of establishments represented below, we’ve grouped this list by neighborhood.

    Expect limited menus and staff at places offering dine-in. Boil water orders may restrict beverage choices. Patience and understanding are strongly encouraged.

    Montrose/Midtown/Museum District

    Avondale Food & Wine
    Brasil
    Bludorn (limited menu, 5-8:30 pm)
    The Burger Joint (limited menu, to-go only)
    Café Poêtes (to-go only)
    Candente (limited menu, to-go only, 2-6 pm)
    Damian’s (curbside only)
    The Fish (to-go only)
    Ginger Kale (12-5 pm)
    Good Times Cafe (limited menu, 12 pm - sold out)
    The Hay Merchant (to-go only, limited menu, 3-7 pm)
    Holman Draft Hall
    Kau Ba (to-go only)
    La Grange (limited menu, 4-10 pm)
    Love Buzz
    Lucille’s (limited menu, 1 pm - sold out)
    Miss Saigon Cafe
    Montrose Cheese and Wine (to-go only)
    Nobie’s (to-go only, limited menu, 5 pm - sell out)
    Oporto (to-go only, 3-9 pm)
    Paulie’s
    The Pit Room (to-go only, 11 am - sold out)
    Revelry on Richmond (Limited menu, 2-8 pm)
    Riel (to-go only, limited menu, 2 pm - sold out)
    Rosie Cannonball (dine-in and to-go, 5-9 pm)
    Rudyard’s
    Sixes and Sevens
    Tacos A Go Go (to-go and delivery only)
    The Toasted Coconut (to-go only, limited menu, 5 pm - sell out)
    Tres Tacos
    UB Preserv (to-go only, limited menu, 3-7 pm)
    Wooster’s Garden

    The Heights and surrounding neighborhoods

    Antone’s Famous Po ‘Boys
    B&B Butchers & Restaurant (limited menu, to-go and delivery only, 4-8 pm)
    B.B. Lemon (to-go and delivery only, 4-8 pm)
    Be More Pacific (to-go only)
    Blk Mkt Birria
    The Burger Joint (limited menu, to-go only)
    Cactus Cove (to-go only, 12 pm - sold out)
    Cafe Luxor (to-go only)
    Cedar Creek (to-go only, 12 pm - sold out)
    Click Virtual Food Hall
    Dish Society (limited menu, to-go only)
    Dumpling Haus
    Fat Cat Creamery (retail items only, 1-6 pm)
    Gabby’s BBQ
    The Halal Guys
    Harold's in the Heights (limited menu, to-go only)
    Johnny’s Gold Brick (to-go only)
    Maison Pucha Bistro
    Ninja Ramen (tacos only, 1 pm - sold out)
    Onion Creek (to-go only, 12 pm - sold out)
    Rainbow Lodge (to-go only)
    Red Dessert Dive
    Robot Noodle (to-go only, limited menu)
    Savoir (to-go only, limited menu, 3 pm - sold out)
    Spaghetti Western (Shepherd only, 11 am - sold out)
    Spanish Flowers
    Studewood Cantine (dine-in and to-go, 4 pm - close)
    Tacos A Go Go (to-go and delivery only)
    The Taco Stand (limited menu, drive-thru only)
    Taqo Mexican Kitchen
    Twisted Grilled Cheese (limited menu, 11 am - sold out)
    Urban Eats
    Verdine
    The Waffle Bus (11 am - 10 pm)
    Xin Chao (limited menu, 4:30-9 pm)

    Downtown/EaDo/East End

    Bovine & Barley (open until 1 am)
    Bravery Chef Hall (4-10 pm)
    El Big Bad (limited menu, 6 pm - sold out)
    The Flying Saucer
    Grotto (limited menu)
    Indianola (limited menu, delivery and to-go only, 3 pm - sold out)
    La Calle
    McCormick & Schmick's
    OMG Seafood To-Go
    Roots (limited menu, 4-10)
    Southside Flying Pizza
    Tacos A Go Go (to-go and delivery only)
    Underground Hall (limited menus, 2 pm - sold out)
    Xochi (limited menu, 4 pm - sold out)

    Upper Kirby/West University/River Oaks

    Cleburne Cafeteria (11 am - 7:30 pm)
    Common Bond (limited menu, 9 am - sold out)
    Dish Society (limited menu)
    Eighteen36
    The Halal Guys
    Hobbit Cafe
    Hungry’s (to-go and delivery only, 12-8 pm)
    Izakaya Wa (to-go only)
    Liberty Kitchen (to-go only, 12 pm - sold out)
    McGonigel’s Mucky Duck
    100% Taquito (limited menu)
    Picos (to-go and delivery only)
    Qin Dynasty (to-go only)
    Simone on Sunset (open until 1 am)
    Tony’s (to-go only, online ordering available beginning at 4 pm)

    The Galleria and surrounding neighborhoods

    The Annie Café & Bar (4-9 pm)
    Antone’s Famous Po ‘Boys
    Bosscat Kitchen (limited menu)
    The Brisket House (limited menu, 12 pm - sold out)
    Cyclone Anaya’s (limited menu, 11 am - 8 pm)
    Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse (limited menu)
    Dish Society (limited menu)
    El Patio (food truck menu, 1-6 pm)
    Jenni’s Noodle House
    Kenny & Ziggy’s (to-go only)
    McCormick & Schmick's
    Musaafer (5-9 pm)
    The Original Ninfa’s (to-go only, 11 am - close)
    Pappadeaux (Westheimer location)
    Tribute at the Houstonian
    Velvet Taco (Galleria location, 12-10 pm)
    Willie G’s (limited menu)

    Memorial/Spring Branch/West Houston/Katy

    Alicia’s Mexican Grille
    B.B. Italia (to-go and delivery only, 4-8 pm)
    BuffBurger
    Chef Kenny’s Vegan Cuisine
    Chick Houz (to-go and delivery)
    Craft Burger
    Dish Society (limited menu)
    Green Garden Chinese Restaurant
    Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen (various locations, see social media for details)
    The Halal Guys
    Hungry’s (to-go and delivery only, 12-8 pm)
    Izakaya Wa
    Jimmy Changes (to-go only)
    Jinya Ramen Bar
    Miyazaki (to-go only)
    Orleans Seafood Kitchen (to-go only)
    Phat Eatery (to-go only)
    Slowpokes (12 - 6 pm)
    Treebeards (12 pm - sold out)

    Southwest Houston/Chinatown/Sugar Land

    Aki Steak & Sushi
    Alicia’s Mexican Grille
    Dandelion Cafe
    Fernando’s
    Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen (various locations, see social media for details)
    Jinya Ramen Bar
    Harlem Road Texas BBQ
    OMG Seafood To-Go
    Shri Balaji Bhavan
    Sit Lo (limited menu, to-go only, 12-5 pm)
    Spanky’s Pizza
    State Fare (limited menu, 12 pm - sold out)
    Watershed

    Cypress/Spring/The Woodlands/Kingwood

    Airi Ramen
    Alicia’s Mexican Grille
    Beltway Burgers and Bites
    The Brisket House (limited menu, 12 pm - sold out)
    Common Bond (limited menu, 9 am - sold out)
    Cyclone Anaya’s (limited menu, 11 am - 8 pm)
    Duck N Bao
    Fielding's Local
    Fielding's Wood Grill
    Galiana’s Tex Mex & Agave Bar
    Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen (various locations, see social media for details)
    Hearsay on the Waterway
    Houwei Chinese Restaurant
    Hunan Garden (to-go only)
    Ichigo Curry and Ramen
    Iza Robata
    Jinya Ramen Bar
    LA Crawfish
    Peli Peli (to-go and delivery only)
    Plum Coffee Shop

    Clear Lake/Webster/Friendswood/Pearland

    Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen (various locations, see social media for details)
    Jimmy Changes (to-go only)
    Magnolia Cajun Comfort
    Pier 6 Seafood (limited menu, to-go encouraged)
    Spanky’s Pizza

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    TEXAS TASTEMAKERS

    Texas' top restaurants and chefs crowned at the 2026 Tastemaker Awards

    Amber Heckler
    May 25, 2026 | 3:00 pm
    Houston Chef of the Year winner Manabu Horiuchi.
    Photo by Vivian Leba
    Houston Chef of the Year winner Manabu Horiuchi.

    After months of hard work and culinary determination, CultureMap has completed its statewide journey to honor the best chefs, restaurants, and more with the 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Awards.

    The series kicked off April 9 with our Austin Tastemaker Awards at Distribution Hall, then we moved to Houston on April 16 for our tasting event at Silver Street Studios. Next up was North Texas, for the Fort Worth celebration at Social Space on April 30 and Dallas fête at Astoria Event Venue on May 7. Our Texas culinary tour finished strong with a San Antonio extravaganza at the Briscoe Museum on May 14.

    The 2026 Tastemaker Awards celebrated Texas' diverse culinary landscape and honored those who've made the biggest impact in Lone Star State dining in the past year. A host of nominated chefs and restaurants showcased their flavorful bites and treats during each of the celebrations, and winners were revealed in an onstage ceremony.

    Guests dined on chef-created dishes and sipped on a variety of creative cocktails. But nothing could take away the focus from our acclaimed nominees and winners, who are the reason we bring these celebrations to life each year. Readers in each city got to know all the nominees through a special editorial series for weeks leading up to the events.

    Nominees were, as always, determined by a panel of local industry experts, including previous Tastemaker winners and CultureMap editors. They voted on winners in categories such as Chef of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, Bar of the Year, and more. The champion in the Best New Restaurant category was determined by our readers in an online, bracket-style tournament. Our 2026 "wild card" category celebrated the Best Sandwich in each city.

    Let's raise a glass to our 2026 CultureMap Tastemaker Award winners all across Texas, listed by city:

    Houston:

    • Restaurant of the Year: Casaema
    • Chef of the Year: Manabu Horiuchi; Kata Robata, Katami, Sushi Horiuchi
    • Bar of the Year: Donna's
    • Best New Restaurant: Barbacana
    • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: ChòpnBlọk
    • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Adrian Torres, Maximo
    • Bartender of the Year: Julia Miles, Refuge
    • Dessert Program of the Year: Barbacana
    • Coffee Shop of the Year: Un Caffe
    • Best Sandwich: B'Tween Sandwich Co.

    Dallas:

    • Restaurant of the Year: Mamani
    • Chef of the Year: Peja Krstic; Mot Hai Ba, Pillar
    • Bar of the Year: Ayahuasca Cantina
    • Best New Restaurant: Frenchie
    • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Beverly's Bistro & Bar
    • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Eduardo Osorio, Meridian
    • Dessert Program of the Year: Lucia
    • Coffee Shop of the Year: Ascension
    • Best Sandwich: Trades Delicatessen

    Fort Worth:

    • Restaurant of the Year: Cattlemen's Steak House
    • Chef of the Year: Jon Bonnell; Bonnell's, Waters, Buffalo Bros., Jon’s Grille
    • Bar of the Year: Crystal Springs Hideaway
    • Best New Restaurant: Cocodrie's Bayou Kitchen
    • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Rex's Bar & Grill
    • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Levi Gardner, Westland Hospitality
    • Dessert Program of the Year: FunkyTown Donuts & Drafts
    • Coffee Shop of the Year: Buon Giorno Coffee
    • Best Sandwich: Carshon's Deli

    Austin:

    • Restaurant of the Year: Odd Duck
    • Chef of the Year: Daniela Landaverde and Rosa Landaverde, La Santa Barbacha
    • Bar of the Year: Parley
    • Best New Restaurant: Moderna Bar & Pizzeria
    • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Allday Pizza
    • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Ale Kuri, Este
    • Dessert Program of the Year: Rockman Coffee + Bakeshop
    • Coffee Shop of the Year: Palomino Coffee
    • Best Sandwich: Mum Foods Smokehouse & Delicatessen

    San Antonio:

    • Restaurant of the Year: Cullum's Attaboy
    • Chef of the Year: Sue Kim, The Magpie
    • Bar of the Year: Jue Let
    • Best New Restaurant: Honey's Chicken Joint
    • Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year: Con Huevos Tacos
    • Rising Star Chef of the Year: Matt Garcia, Gigi's Deli
    • Dessert Program of the Year: Nicosi
    • Coffee Shop of the Year: NoFi Slow Bar
    • Best Sandwich: Beacon Hill Market & Deli

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    The Houston Tastemaker Awards ceremony was brought to you by Maker's Mark, Culinary Khancepts, Herradura Tequila, Ritual Zero Proof + Seedlip, Shutto, and NXT LVL EVENT. A portion of proceeds benefitted our nonprofit partner, the Southern Smoke Foundation.

    Houston Chef of the Year winner Manabu Horiuchi.

    Photo by Vivian Leba

    Houston Chef of the Year winner Manabu Horiuchi.
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