RESTAURANT GUIDE

Pizaro’s Pizza Napoletana No-nonsense BYOB operation showcasing specialty pizzas cooked in a woodfired brick oven. 11177 Katy Fwy Ste. E, Houston, TX

Hillstone Restaurant Upscale chain eatery featuring steak, seafood & pasta alongside specialty cocktails. 4848 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX

La Table Houston Modern, multilevel destination housing a French-American restaurant, bar & bakery. 1800 Post Oak Blvd #6110, Houston, TX

Xochi Dishes inspired by Oaxaca headline this chic Downtown destination that also serves cocktails & wine. 1777 Walker St, Houston, TX

Caracol Restaurant Upscale eatery offering Mexican seafood dishes, booze, an oyster bar & more in a bright, arty space. 2200 Post Oak Blvd #160, Houston, TX

Nobie’s Intimate spot serving New American dishes & craft cocktails, with a patio & a vinyl soundtrack. 2048 Colquitt St, Houston, TX

State of Grace Polished American spot serving creative Texas dishes, oysters, grilled specialties & cocktails. 3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX Taste of Texas Huge steaks from an on-site butcher shop & a vast salad bar star at this family-friendly steakhouse. 10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX

Uchi Innovative preparations of sushi & fusion plates shine at this upscale Japanese hot spot. 904 Westheimer Rd Suite A, Houston, TX

Masraff’s Creatively prepared Euro-American eats such as duck, osso buco & foie gras amidst elegant surrounds. 9655 Katy Fwy Suite 190, Houston, TX

BCN Taste & Tradition Set in a 1920s home, this contemporary Spanish fine-dining spot presents classic Catalan flavors. 4210 Roseland St, Houston, TX

Riel Stylish, bustling bistro serving globally inspired shared plates, cocktails, beer & sparkling wine. 1927 Fairview St, Houston, TX

Hugo’s Modern Mexican fare & shaken margaritas prepared tableside star at this upscale Montrose spot. 1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX

The Capital Grille Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting. 5365 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX