Best Lunch Restaurants in Mid West

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1. Just Lunch

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$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Montrose

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2. Chama Gaucha - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(3573)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 69 times today

Welcome to Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse – where the ultimate dining experience awaits! Indulge your senses in a culinary journey like no other, as we offer an authentic taste of Brazil with our prime cut meats and unwavering commitment to superior service. Our expert gauchos skillfully carve an array of succulent, mouthwatering cuts right at your table, allowing you to savor the flavors and tenderness with every bite.But it's not just the extraordinary dishes that set us apart; it's the service that elevates your visit to unforgettable heights. Our attentive and knowledgeable staff are committed to ensuring that every moment of your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply seeking an extraordinary meal, Chama Gaucha promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights.

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3. The Melting Pot - Houston

4.6

Exceptional(2317)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 24 times today

The Melting Pot Restaurant is where fun is cooked up fondue style. Our locally owned and operated restaurant is located 1.5 miles West of the Galleria on Westheimer. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, long overdue date night or celebrating with a group, Melting Pot is always a hit.We are the premier fondue restaurant, providing a casually elegant dining experience and an intimate atmosphere. The relaxing four-course experience begins with a cheese fondue prepared table side and fresh salads while your entrée pot heats up. You’ll simmer a variety of meats, seafood and vegetables in the cooking style of your choice. Each bite is hot, fresh and delicious and all entrées are accompanied by an array of dipping sauces. Chocolate fondue a curated wine selection, crafty cocktails, local and popular beers. Reservations are recommended but not required. Special events will sell out well in advance. Join Club Fondue for advanced notice and restaurant features and offers.

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4. Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & Bar

4.8

Exceptional(1511)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 12 times today

The western coast of Italy summons visions of gorgeous views, salty air, and the freshest seafood & produce imaginable. Leave your passport at the door – Executive Chef/Owner Giancarlo Ferrara invites you to experience the tastes, aromas, and passions of his homeland right here in Houston through a culinary experience years in the making. The inspired menu at Amalfi emphasizes fresh seafood, vivid citrus, and cozy olive oil in addition to fresh pastas, an assortment of meats, family-made cheeses, cleanly crafted cocktails, and an extensive, thoughtful wine list. Here at Amalfi we strive to offer a warm setting in which to celebrate and cherish both everyday moments and significant milestones. Please visit soon; we look forward to sharing our kitchen with you.

5. Fuad's Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 1 time today

Fuad's Restaurant offers guests a fine dining experience. Its inviting setting is wonderful for date night with that special someone or catching up with an old friend over lunch. Fuad's Restaurant operates without a menu, allowing guests to tell the chef exactly what they want, which is then cooked to their specifications. This establishment does offer specials, such as veal chops with Italian style potatoes, Key Lime shrimp with lobster and crayfish bisque. It also has desserts like the popular flaming bananas foster. Fuad's Restaurant features a wine cellar with an extensive selection for guests to choose from and it serves classic cocktails, as well as other beverages. This establishment also hosts events throughout the year.

6. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4815)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 30 times today

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

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7. McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Uptown Park)

4.5

Awesome(3393)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 6 times today

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks brings the Pacific Northwest's favorite restaurant to Bayou City! We are conveniently located in the Uptown Park Shopping Center – off of Post Oak Boulevard and Loop 610 West. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

8. Balboa Surf Club

4.8

Exceptional(109)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 45 times today

Balboa Surf Club is an upscale American restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. The menu places an emphasis on fresh seafood from around the country, including a curated sushi program, as well as salads, hearty sandwiches, a standout hamburger, and hand-cut steaks.Beverage selections include classic house cocktails, and an extensive yet approachable wine list.The dining room is made up of lush plants, intimate booths as well as a full service bar and lush patio.Balboa is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner.

9. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2649)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 25 times today

Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails

10. Bloom & Bee

4.7

Exceptional(1592)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 27 times today

Bloom & Bee is an enchanting dining destination with a focus on fresh, globally-inspired cuisine. Reminiscent of a lush garden filled with gorgeous blooms, Bloom & Bee invites the outdoors in with extravagant floral accents, pastel colors and a wealth of natural light. Enjoy light sustainable dishes to hearty handmade pastas under an elaborate ceiling of blown glass flowers or on the elegant outdoor patio for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

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Ryan
1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service, experience, and food over all was amazing!
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Chama Gaucha - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
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Oliver
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic. It was a kit if money, but it was a great place.
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The Melting Pot - HoustonPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Galleria / Uptown
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4.6
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Dr MikeVIP
Houston •93 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
You can’t say enough about Amalfi. The entire evening was more than I could have expected. The wait staff (Ezequiel was tops) attended to our wants before before we knew we wanted them. And what can you say about the meal. The food was impeccable as always.
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Amalfi Ristorante Italiano & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Galleria / Uptown
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4.8
JB
JosephB
Houston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Service was great. The people there are awesome. The food was not the best this time. Everyone has a off night. Still will return.
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Fuad's RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Galleria / Uptown
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4.4

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