Hidden gems: Restaurants in Houston

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Houston. This list contains 29 places from Restaurant category.

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Xiaolong Dumpling
Dumpling restaurant
$$ $$
5.00 (99 reviews) (~1.89 km from centre)
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The Phenix Cafe
Restaurant
👍👍 This is a really fresh cafe. The food is delicious and everything is made fresh. The ladies working the cafe are very sweet and make amazing food. I never thought I would like the type of sandwich I got but it was amazing. Very hard working people making incredible food. They are doing great even wi...
$ $$$
5.00 (6 reviews) (~0.24 km from centre)
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Pat Greer's Kitchen
Health food restaurant
Raw vegan cuisine including dessert is offered Mon-Fri, mostly to go, from the chef's own kitchen.
$ $$$
4.90 (72 reviews) (~1.9 km from centre)
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ARTISTRY
American restaurant
👍👍 I was so excited to share my foodie experience here that my pics made it here before my actual review! 😃 Christine and Andrew have a wonderful concept here in Artistry. I’ve visited twice - first trying The Bleu Chicken salad. The glazed carrots and apple herb vinaigrette was a pleasant surprise....
$$ $$
4.90 (54 reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)
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Foreign Grill
Uzbeki restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (138 reviews) (~1.71 km from centre)
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Figo Sugo
Italian restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (52 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)
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Kona Cafe 801
Korean restaurant
👍👍 hi besties, I went into Kona today for their soft opening and all I have to say is that the service and the drinks that I tried are ✨immaculate✨ I loved the Kona ocean drink it was not only pleasing to the eye but to the tastebuds as well! The staff was very nice and executed customer service in s...
$ $$$
4.80 (37 reviews) (~0.16 km from centre)
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Bestin Foodservice
Fast food restaurant
Traditional deli serving hot breakfasts, made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads & more.
4.80 (5 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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Pizza Zquare
Pizza restaurant
Unassuming pit stop in Finn Hall offering create-your-own pizza & sandwiches, plus wings.
$ $$$
4.70 (127 reviews) (~0.37 km from centre)
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Figata Italian Street Food
Sandwich shop
👍👍 Ahh, those little gems where you least suspect them! Underground Hall at 1010 Prairie St. was one of the first of the Downtown food halls, and I ventured into it wondering how it was doing in the revival post-Covid. It was surprisingly busy on a weekday after what I hoped had been a strong lunch ru...
$$ $$
4.70 (102 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Strato 550
New American restaurant
👍👍 I hope they could open for dinner. The restaurant is phenomenal.
4.70 (93 reviews) (~0.52 km from centre)
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Island Grill
Mediterranean restaurant
Casual juice bar offering smoothies & health-conscious food with a Mediterranean accent.
$$ $$
4.70 (47 reviews) (~0.27 km from centre)
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Luchi & Joey's
Taco restaurant
👍👍 I am so happy I stumbled upon this place! The flour tortillas are fresh and thick. My favorite was the chorizo and papa taco, which is very filling and for $2.99 it was completely worth it! The masa for the tamales was very flavorful as well. They have a huge selection, cheap prices, and everything...
$ $$$
4.70 (39 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)
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Hawker
Southeast Asian restaurant
👍 Cool food court - the food was however just ok. Maybe it was just the cook at that day (same guy taking orders and cooking), but doesn’t deserve 5 stars for me. Also for the price $22 for a platter - feels a bit too much for a street food style platter imo
$$ $$
4.60 (139 reviews) (~0.85 km from centre)
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Kati Roll Wala
Indian restaurant
👍👍 Inside the Lyric Market. Absolutely delicious. I got the spicy lamb on lettuce. It was actually spicy, and it was exploding with flavor. The mango drink was sweet, thick, and creamy. Reasonably priced for the portion, freshness, and quality. I’d go back. They’ll validate your parking for free if yo...
$$ $$
4.60 (136 reviews) (~0.56 km from centre)
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Zero's Sandwich Shop
Sandwich shop
Sandwiches & sodas served at a basic deli with a few tables & extra touches such as homemade bread.
$ $$$
4.60 (115 reviews) (~0.51 km from centre)
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Drunken Pho
Restaurant
👍👍 Drunken Pho is great especially since it’s near my work. They always have really fast service and the employees are kind. The prices are higher than many other pho places, but the food is good. They serve everything in “to-go” packaging, rather than bowls and dishes. This restaurant is a booth insid...
$$ $$
4.60 (73 reviews) (~0.6 km from centre)
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Carol Kay’s Cafe
American restaurant
👍👍 I visited Carol Kay's in Finn Hall for brunch last Saturday, and it was a great culinary experience! The atmosphere in Finn Hall is busy but not overwhelming. The service at Carol Kay's was stellar. The sous chef was awesome. He was so welcoming and patient providing us with detailed menu recommenda...
$$ $$
4.60 (34 reviews) (~0.38 km from centre)
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Main Kitchen & 806 Lounge
Restaurant
👍👍 Came here for a quick order while staying at the JW Marriott for business. The bar was full, so grabbed a small table and placed my order to go. Ordered an arugula greens salad with a grilled chicken breast. Order came out in 10 minutes and was neatly packed in to go boxes. Put it together in th...
4.60 (32 reviews) (~0.35 km from centre)
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Leaf & Grain
Health food restaurant
👍👍 Great place - owner is there almost every day, can tell he really cares about quality and his staff (I've even heard that from the haircut ladies next door - they like how he treats his workers). Food is very high quality - always fresh and consistent. Prices are great for the quality of food. Th...
$$ $$
4.60 (27 reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)
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