New and Notable Restaurants
By Joshua Hinsdale, Houston Editor
From a chic upscale bistro to a coming-soon hot spot, get the buzz on the Houston restaurant scene.
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Bertani Ranch Steakhouse
12810 Telge Rd., Cypress, TX
Upscale northwest Houston restaurant serves Certified Angus beef in an elegant setting full of Texas charm. -
CRAVE Cupcakes
1151-06 Uptown Park Blvd, Houston, TX
Ultra-stylish bakery in the Uptown Shopping Plaza offers 20 cupcake choices made from high-end European chocolates, Madagascar bourbon vanilla, seasonal fruits from the Napa Valley and fresh dairy items from Texas farms. -
Shula's Steak House
1200 Louisiana St, Houston, TX
Downtown steakhouse at the Hyatt Regency is themed after the 1972 Miami Dolpin's undefeated season. -
Pagoda Vietnamese Bistro & Bar
4705 Inker St, Houston, TX
Upscale Vietnamese spot in Houston's West End for elegant fare and weekend brunch. -
Cullen's Upscale American Grille
11500 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX
Casual sophistication comes to Clear Lake in a big way with this grand restaurant specializing in prime rib, short ribs and fresh seafood, plus try their signature salads, fresh pasta and hearth burgers. Live music and an outdoor patio make it great for lingering with a drink. -
VOICE Restaurant & Lounge
220 Main Street, Houston, TX
Hotel Icon's lobby restaurant adds lip service to the upscale offerings for New American cuisine in downtown Houston. -
Armandos
2234 NASA Pkwy, Seabrook, TX
Restaurateur Armando Palacios brings his white tablecloth Tex-Mex to an increasingly upscale waterfront area in Clear Lake. -
Open City
2416 Brazos St, Ste A, Houston, TX
Midtown restaurant and rooftop bar for upscale American fare, late-night cocktails and stunning skyline view. -
The Grove
1611 Lamar, Houston, TX
Schiller Del Grande group's upscale American restaurant in the heart of downtown's urban Discovery Green park. -
Feast Rustic European Fare
219 Westheimer, Houston, TX
Rustic, casual decor hints at the many Old World delights that rotate on the menu at this downtown lunch and dinner spot.
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Kiran's
4100 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX
Innovative Indian, French and American cuisine served in an upscale but unpretentious setting. -
Charivari Restaurant-Home Of European Cuisine
2521 Bagby St, Houston, TX
Old World charm graces the table with a warm mix of European classics. -
REEF
2600 Travis St, Houston, TX
Dining from the sea has never looked so stylish at this Midtown eatery offering a welcome alternative to traditional nautical-themed restaurants.

