Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Houston

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Houston? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Lucio's BYOB & Grill

5.0

5 (1241)

$30 and under

American

Montrose

About the restaurant

Lucio's is New American cuisine in a comforting yet upscale dining atmosphere, concentrating on seasonal and fresh local ingredients.
Life is to be enjoyed, if you want to go somewhere to appreciate your bottle of wine and be reminded of the simple pleasures of life, this is it.

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RobertVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Going to Lucio's is a rarity in the most incredible way. You feel welcomed immediately and the relaxed ambiance sets the stage for an amazing evening. You never feel rushed. The service is spot on wonderful. We know when we invite friends to join us here we are in for an evening that will be orchestrated perfectly! Thank you, Lucio's for ALWAYS delivering top notch service and food! Bob and Carol S.

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Filet Mignon

The Cafe at Brookwood

4.9

4.9 (529)

$30 and under

American

West Side

About the restaurant

Bring the family and friends and come enjoy the spectacular garden views, complimented with exceptional cuisine created by our Chef Pablo and his team. We truly believe that our food, service, and ambiance can compete with any restaurant. Please dine with us…we think you will want to come again and bring your friends.

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DanielleVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always enjoy how special Brookwood Cafe is.. especially at Christmas!

Del Vista Bar and Grill

4.9

4.9 (293)

$31 to $50

American

West Side

About the restaurant

A great neighborhood restaurant featuring a spacious bar, patio seating, and an outdoor lounge

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LilaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food and service. Third time for dinner here and impressed each time.

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4.8

4.8 (349)

$31 to $50

American

Heights / Washington

About the restaurant

Field & Tides, located in Houston’s historic Heights neighborhood features an open canvas menu that reflects Executive Chef Travis Lenig’s culinary experiences. Chef Lenig’s roots stem from his love for many different types of cuisine such as Southern, Italian, French and Asian. “Field” is represented by locally sourced vegetables, pork, poultry, beef and game, while “Tides” is seafood that is locally sourced as well, with an emphasis on the Gulf. The upscale casual restaurant is open for lunch and dinner daily with brunch served on Saturday and Sunday. Patrons can enjoy a spacious patio for outdoor dining, as well as a separate private dining room available to rent for all your special occasion needs.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

Third time to visit. Always good! Enjoyed the Kentucky Colonel chicken sandwich!

Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place

4.8

4.8 (1963)

$30 and under

American

West Side

About the restaurant

Self-proclaimed as the oldest line cook in Houston, Jonathan opened Jonathan’s The Rub with the purpose and mission of providing guests with excellent food in an unmatched dining experience; a mission that Jonathan passionately maintains today. You’ll notice our restaurant features an open kitchen where diners can see, smell and hear the behind-the-scenes events of Jonathan and the other cooks preparing their dishes. (You'll have to experience it for yourself.) Jonathan's The Rub is a place for you to visit, feel comfortable, be yourself and, hopefully, leave with a few more friends and a satisfied appetite.

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WickVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great food and service. I enjoy their lunch two course meal.

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Chicken Alfredo

Experience

Fried Chicken Sundays at Campbell Place

Ruggles Black -West Alabama

4.8

4.8 (748)

$31 to $50

American

Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

About the restaurant

Mixing all these ingredients is so exciting for Houston’s wonder-Chef Bruce Molzan and his partner Neera Patidar! The concept and food at Ruggles Black is modern and fun: a fusion pushing Indian, Asian, and American flavors to whole new boundaries in terms of taste, but keeping it accessible in terms of price. Ruggles Black is THE place to be for conscious eating foodies, as Bruce “The King of Paleo” cooks his amazingly delicious treats with local ingredients from farmers, while embracing the Paleo principles.

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LEBA

Dined 2 days ago

Love the food, service and ambiance. But the noise level is such that you have to speak very loudly to your companions, even during lunch. Some padding under the tables might help.

Jonathan's the Rub at Memorial Green

4.8

4.8 (1324)

$31 to $50

American

West Side

About the restaurant

A Diverse Selection of Bold Flavors. "Therein Lies The Rub".
Jonathan's Memorial Green location offers guests the chance to come celebrate, or relax and enjoy. With 4 amazing spaces perfect for all occasions, including business meetings, you will be able to customize any event. There is something on the menu for everyone; seafood, steaks and chops, pasta, salads, soup and more (think Brooklyn meets New Houston fare, and everything in between), Jonathan’s excels in every way! Using fresh ingredients, homemade sauces and dressings, and recipes created by Chef Jonathan Levine, your palette is bound for a unique experience. Located in the Memorial area of Houston allows for an upscale experience without the stuffiness of fine dining. Be sure to say hello to Jonathan's daughter, Jessica, who designed and operates this location. "My family and I genuinely want our guests to experience our hospitality, and great food while creating memories with their families. Come and enjoy"! -Jessica

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Dianne

Dined 1 day ago

Our food and service were excellent. The restaurant was decorated beautifully and the Christmas music added to the ambiance. Our waitress went above and beyond to meet all of our needs. A member of the hostess staff took a holiday picture of us. It couldn’t have been a better experience.

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Popular dish

Bruschetta Caprese

Stella's Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (110)

$31 to $50

American

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the southeast corner of the hotel, Stella’s Wine Bar is Houston’s newest and most alluring wine destination for both casual wine enthusiasts and serious oenophiles. Offering over 30 wine-producing regions through a variety of flights and close to 60 wines by the glass, Stella’s Wine Bar provides a unique journey of tastes from around the world. Guided by our unrivaled team of highly skilled yet incredibly approachable sommeliers, guests can learn and explore both the new and the familiar wines in a social convivial atmosphere with world-class wine resources to share as little or as much as you want to know. The full Cellar wine program can also be accessed within Stella’s Wine Bar, so options are near limitless.

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mikeVIP

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

Fantastic selection of wine and tasty snacks. Very helpful and knowledgeable sommelier. A lovely evening.

Balboa Surf Club

4.8

4.8 (49)

$31 to $50

American

Galleria / Uptown

About the restaurant

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.

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Esther

Dined 3 days ago

Every dish we ordered was fabulous! The restaurant was an excellent place to celebrate our girlfriend Christmas dinner!

Grace's

4.8

4.8 (4296)

$31 to $50

American

Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

About the restaurant

Brunch on Saturday and Sunday is primarily first come, first served. If you do not see the time you want available online, please call us directly.

When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.

She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food.

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Theron

Dined 1 day ago

Grace's is one of the best places to eat in Houston. Without a doubt.

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Mia Gumbo

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Southern Fried Pork Chop

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

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