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Houston’s Latin Restaurant Weeks Returns With New Restaurants and Two Weeks of Specials

September 3, 2026

The Best Irish Pubs in Houston for Guinness, Live Music, and a Proper Pint

September 2, 2026

Which Houston Restaurants Deserve Michelin Stars? DiningOut Readers Have 71 Different Answers

September 2, 2026

Bar Bludorn The Woodlands Sets September Opening Date

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September 1, 2026

Steaks, Caviar, and Chicken Nuggets: Parkwood American Grille Opens in Friendswood

A polished new neighborhood restaurant from the team behind Pier 6 pairs steakhouse classics and Gulf Coast flavors with a few unexpected indulgences

By Megha McSwain

September 1, 2026

Houston’s Tiniest Restaurant Bars Have Some of the City’s Most Coveted Seats

A dozen seats or fewer make these intimate Houston restaurant bars some of the hardest—and most rewarding—places to snag a stool

By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 31, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Texas Cocktail Week Returns, 3 New Handies Douzo Locations, Cold Noodle Club Pop-ups, and More

Restaurant expansions, chef collaborations, cocktail events, fall menus, and dining deals—catch up on Houston restaurant news this week

By Megha McSwain

August 27, 2026

The Essential Guide to Houston’s Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants

August 26, 2026

Inside Duckstache Hospitality: Patrick Pham Takes DiningOut Behind the Scenes

August 25, 2026

Landry’s Seafood House Opens in Sugar Land With French Quarter Flair and Family-Friendly Fun

August 25, 2026

Pizaro’s Pizza Is Doubling Its Houston Footprint With Two New Locations

The family-owned pizzeria will be slinging pies at IAH this fall, with a drive-thru location in Meyerland to follow in 2027

By Megha McSwain

August 25, 2026

We Asked Houston Which Closed Restaurant They’d Bring Back. One Icon Rose to the Top.

Nearly 700 comments named 79 restaurants from Houston’s past, but Vargo’s emerged as the one diners miss most

By Megha McSwain

August 24, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: A Downtown Rooftop Reopens, Two Midtown Restaurants Close, Free Wings, and More

Openings, closings, dining deals, chef collaborations, and new menus—catch up on Houston restaurant news this week

By Megha McSwain

August 21, 2026

Best Doughnuts in Houston: Sticky, Sweet, and Perfectly Glazed

August 19, 2026

Long Point Social Club Opens August 26 in Houston’s Spring Branch With Pickleball, Padel, and Dining

August 19, 2026

Michelin Guide Sets 2026 Texas Reveal Date, Skips Houston Ceremony

August 19, 2026

Leave It to the Chef: Houston’s Best Omakase Experiences

From intimate chef’s counters to inventive tasting menus, these Houston restaurants turn omakase into an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind dining experience.

By Lorretta Ruggiero

August 18, 2026

Houston’s Plate Full of News: Goode Co. Names New Pitmaster, Southern Smoke Expands Relief, $5 Hot Chicken, and More

Food events, dining deals, and more—here’s what’s happening across Houston this week

By Megha McSwain

August 18, 2026

The Best Steak Frites in Houston, From French Bistros to Steakhouses

From classic French preparations to Texas Wagyu and Asian-inspired twists, these Houston restaurants prove steak and fries are a perfect match

August 14, 2026

Houston Diners Have Spoken: These Are the City’s Favorite Italian Restaurants

August 13, 2026

First Look: Inside Terry Black’s Barbecue’s First Houston Location, Opening August 18

August 12, 2026

National Fajita Day in Houston: 12 Restaurants Offering Sizzling Specials