Azuma Sushi & Robata Grill
Neighborhood: West University

5600 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77005

Leslie P. writes: There's no doubt about it, when Azuma is on, it's ON.  I order the Red Devil roll (spicy!) and the Crazy Irishman roll.  When the fish is fresh, the rolls are divine.
Too bad that the restaurant more than lacks in consistency.
I've come too many times…

Mint Cafe
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2800 Sage Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Katz U. writes: First of all, you MUST VISIT THEIR BATHROOM. This is the BEST bathroom ever I experienced. Whenever I go to new places, I try to take a look at their bathroom as much as I can. By looking at the bathroom, you can see how much they care about their…

Rose Seafood Market

501 11th St
Seabrook, TX 77586

Bobbi B. writes: If you like to cook freash seafood, go here.  Its the best.

Bc Smoke Shop

7909 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Sarah P. writes: BC is filled with gorgeous, hand blown glass pieces that are as high quality as they are beautiful.  The prices vary depending on the piece and often times can be negotiated.  The owners are very nice guys, very laid back (go figure) and are usually…

Jason's Deli

541 W Bay Area Blvd
Seabrook, TX 77586

Bobbi B. writes: Best Baklava ever and sandwiches too.

Max's Wine Dive
Neighborhood: The Heights

4720 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007

Cory O. writes: Even with phenomenal food, this place only garners 3 stars from me.  There were many great things about this place, but so many misses that I just cannot justify giving it a higher rating, nor can I encourage people to put this on the top of this…

Joe's Crab Shack
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

6218 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057

Michael B. writes: This is the second Joe's Crab Shack I ever went to. I can't tell you how happy I was to see it because now I realized that it's a chain.

It's everything you've come to know love and respect about Joe's but it's a little bit smaller than the average…

Mega Marshalls
Neighborhood: Montrose, River Oaks

1450 West Gray Street
Houston, TX 77019

Liz S. writes: I don't usually like discount stores, due to their inclinations toward masses of unattended children, surly dressing room attendants, and cram-and-stash merchandising techniques.  Maybe it's the River Oaks location that makes this Mega Marshalls…

Mama's Cafe # 3
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

6019 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057

Sarah P. writes: Mama's is one of the best dive-diners I've ever found.  Inside, it's unassuming and very typical of a diner in the late 70s.  No doubt, if Marvin Zindler checked the ice machine, it would probably be rife with slime.  However, the homestyle food more…

O'malley's Irish Pub
Neighborhood: Westchase

2303 S Kirkwood Rd
Houston, TX 77077

Sarah P. writes: Let's be honest here.  O'Malley's looks like a shithole.  It's on the end of an oddly placed strip mall next to a barbershop (the first thing in that particular storefront to remain open for longer than a week).  You can take in the whole space just…

Spec's Liquors
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

5130 Richmond Ave.
Houston, TX 77056

Adam O. writes: Ok, how awesome is a liquor store when they can find even the most obscure liquor with the MOST obscure clues.

My sister, who recently returned after a trip around Europe, was really curious to see if they had a Czech liqueur that she had whilst in…

Langford Market
Neighborhood: West University

2517 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

emily l. writes: i love this place! i recently stumbled upon it during a night of random shopping in the village and i instantly fell in love. the clothes are super-cute, as are their bags and jewelry, and they have really sweet apartment knick-knacks spread…

Arcodoro Ristorante Italiano
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5000 Westheimer Rd Ste 120
Houston, TX 77056

Lisa A. writes: Disclaimer: I attended a work function here and so my review is of the dining experience for a fixed menu for 20 people. I'm also on the 2/3 three star fence but I'm rounding up because I will go back and I believe it has more potential.

My office has…

Thai Bistro Restaurant
Neighborhood: West University

3241 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77027

Lana C. writes: Best service...consistent all the time. Quiet and romantic. Great for a party of 6 or 8 and even on a date.
Everything is great on the menu, even their desserts. I normally order pad-thai at every Thai restaurants on the first visit to measure their…

Half Price Books Records Magazines
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

961 NASA Pkwy
Houston, TX 77058

Jessica K. writes: One of those hole in the wall cozy locations. Although half price is a franchise, this one seems more homey-they have cats running around and stuff plus the people are super helpful and attentive. I always leave with no less than 5 books.  BUT i also…

Goodies Creamery Homemade Ice Cream
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

1006 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058

Andrew M. writes: I probably would have rated this four stars, however I felt really let down after reading Nana's review above.  This place had a great selection of ice cream, and it being homemade is definitely a plus.  But, overall this place is just slightly…

Dare Ware

9019 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Genevieve B. writes: This store not only throws someof the best events of the season, but it is the best place in town to by toys that is not considered a "Gay Leather Daddy Shop".  

In addition to selling more high quality fetish attire (mainly women's clothing, but some…

Hue
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

202 Tuam St
Houston, TX 77006

c t. writes: Downtown outside of downtown... Hue is nice if you're into the trendy upscale nightclub thing.  Door guys, dress code cover charge, so-so DJ (80s and rap), two bars, dance floor, couches and tables, young and beautiful clientelle, bottle service, VIP…

Saltgrass Steakhouse

20090 Highway 59 N
Humble, TX 77338

Annie O. writes: Now, let me get this straight.  I'm not a big red meat eater, I mean I like the occasional bite here and there, but I could honestly go without.  That is until I was introduced to the Texan steak.  There really is nothing like it and Saltgrass was…

Pub Fiction
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

2303 Smith St
Houston, TX 77006

Jared L. writes: Maybe its because I am old but I hate waiting 5-10 mins to squeeze my way up to the bar and wait for one of the thirty bartenders to notice me and order a drink.  I am not really dissing this place because i know a lot of people are into this type of…

Dumpling King
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

6515 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77057

Adam O. writes: I was taken here for a work lunch the other day, and it was pretty decent, but certainly not the best dumplings I have had in Houston.  Now the BEST dumplings I had in Houston were in a place in China Town that I was taken to years and years ago by…

Whataburger Unit 838

214 E Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

Bobbi B. writes: The best fast food in Texas !!!!

They even have it on wheat bun if you ask......

The Dog Bowl
Neighborhood: West University

2431 Sunset Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Sheila D. writes: I purchased items online, thus this review is for their online store, www.thedogbowl.com.   I found the site by performing a google search on "cooling vests for dogs" (Lucy doesn't do well in the heat).  So they obviously do good web marketing.  The…

Darband Shishkabob

5670 Hillcroft St
Houston, TX 77036

Glenn B. writes: Don't tell anyone but this place is better than Kasra, Phoenician, or even Garson (closed) at 1/2 the price.  The food is great and everyone get a free of hot tea at the end.  Lovely food - not fancy but delightful people. Not exactly a premier place…

Visible Changes
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5015 Westheimer Rd, Ste. 1154
In the Galleria
Houston, TX 77056

henry w. writes: Out of all the Visible Changes in Houston I think the hairdressers here are the most talented (and the most expensive). Parking can be a bitch though sometimes during the holiday season or on the weekends. I used to only go to the cheap Asian places…

Doubletree Guest Suites Houston
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5353 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Kristen F. writes: My husband and I went to Houston on an overnight trip from Austin, and booked this hotel through hotwire.com, and we scored a serious steal.  We didn't even know how well we did until we arrived.  The hotel is beautiful, highly secure, with a…

Celaya Mexican Restaurant

20801 Gulf Fwy
League City, TX 77573

Bobbi B. writes: It was the best but now its closed.  

Great food, best Shrimp Diablo in town and in fact the only Diablo Shrimp.

Great Salsa's, my only problem was the salsas taste would change on each visit and the decor was lacking.

Otherwise this place was the best.…

Johnny Tamale Cantina
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

803 E Nasa Rd 1
Webster, TX 77598

Jessica K. writes: The green sauce is pasty and i hate it..it knocks off a star. If i cant have good green sauce in LA they better have it in TX and they don't damn it..The food is good, seafood enchiladas mmm, fajitas could be better.

This is also an Ybarra family…

Cookies In Bloom
Neighborhood: West University

5184 Buffalo Speedway
Houston, TX 77246

Jolyn R. writes: Three days ago...
Me: "Shit, it's her birthday?? I completely forgot!! What am i going to do??
My sis with a better memory- "I don't know. Send something!"
So I googled and searched and scraped and finally found something perfect...Cookies in Bloom!…

Hong Kong Cafe
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9108 Bellaire Blvd Ste A
Houston, TX 77036

Joy W. writes: Out of the many, many, MANY restaurants to choose to eat at in Houston's Chinatown, this one is hands down my favorite.

My favorite dishes are the black pepper chicken and the pineapple, beef fried rice. My friends usually get some spaghetti looking…

The Light
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

2315 Bagby St
Houston, TX 77006

Jolyn R. writes: I recently visited this Midtown lounge. No cover with a range of late 20 to early 40-something professionals mingling in the sleek, modern space. Music usually consists of '80s to rock to lounge music. The bar and waitress was nice and attentive and…

Modern B&B
Neighborhood: Montrose

4003 Hazard
Houston, TX 77098

Grant D. writes: I had a really great experience at the Modern B&B. Lisa, the person who takes care of absolutely everything was very helpful and considerate. They even took my call at 1:00am when I was trying to find the place due to coming in on a very late flight.…

Magnolia Bar and Grill
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown, Gulfton

6000 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77057

Christine M. writes: So I've been here twice already, but now that I'm on yelp, I can tell you all about Magnolia Bar and Grill's Sunday Brunch. I haven't been there on other days, but I'm willing to try it out because the brunch satisfies my taste palette quite well!

The…

Torrid
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5135 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77056

jen c. writes: Without Torrid, I might just be another fat, dumpy, quite tragic girl.  I may have been steering in just that direction during the latter years of college.  You know-- sneakers and flip-flops, old teeshirts and even older jeans.  (Not that there's…

Goode Company Taqueria & Hamburgers
Neighborhood: West University

5109 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Eric L. writes: What's better than having mesquite cooked fajita meat and two eggs over easy sitting in front of you with a little rice and beans with two chips on a Sunday morning?  Not much, but the cinnamon ice cream is almost comparable.  This is my favorite…

Paradise Anime

1644-C FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77090

Nicolette O. writes: If love anime, then, obviously, you'll be in paradise here :D.

Paradise anime is run by a lovely, very, *very*, nice and helpfull couple.  Don't see something you want in the store? You can order it from the store or online.  Want to try a new Pocky…