t'afia
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

3701 Travis St
Houston, TX 77297

stephy s. writes: I'm gonna put this right out there and say....

I'm a dive bar kinda gal at heart. Which is not to say that I can't appreciate a more upscale drinking establishment for say, a dirty martini whilst wearing a vintage dress and a killer pair of heels. But…

The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5061 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Matt R. writes: Traveling for business is bad enough, but in my line of work it's rare to travel with folks who want to get the most out of a few days in a new city. It's a big world and airfare is expensive, so why not make the best of work travel and learn…

The Mink
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

3718 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

Johnny S. writes: I used to spend a lot of time at the Mink, and I still enjoy it from time to time.  The Mink actually broken up into about 4 separate areas: (1) the front bar; (2) the patio; (3) the back bar; and (4) the upstairs bar/dance room.  

The front bar is a…

New York Pizzeria
Neighborhood: Meyerland

4870 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77096

Katie F. writes: How can you not love a place that serves pizzas that are an entire yard in diameter?  I used to order 20 of these pizzas at a time, at least once a week, for a horde of hungry teenagers.  They loved it and were always asking for more.  

If you have…

Pappasito's Cantina
Neighborhood: Memorial, Spring Branch

10409 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Dolph W. writes: When I first began visiting Houston in the 80's, I'd go to the Pappasito's on Richmond and think I'd reached Tex-Mex nirvana. The only thing I found better was the fajitas made from marinaded meat friends brought back from South Texas. Over the…

Hotel ZaZa
Neighborhood: Museum District

5701 Main St
Houston, TX 77005

stephy s. writes: What to say about the ZaZa...

Well let's see now, for the most part I think it is a long list of positives including a very cool, sleek and trendy design scheme with fun photos of the rockstar, actor and hip model persuasion. I'm pretty used to this…

Tila's Restaurante & Bar
Neighborhood: River Oaks

1111 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77019

Burt C. writes: This is not Tex-Mex, people.  This is REAL Mexican fare (or so I've been told)!

I popped into Tila's with a group of about 10 friends last night for a late dinner and was immediately impressed.  Our reservation was for 11, but the table ahead of us…

Mi Luna
Neighborhood: West University

2441 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Monica O. writes: Note: Mi Luna is FAR from Tex-Mex (Taco Bell is Tex-Mex my friend), and is not really Mexican (i.e. Guadalajara Hacienda). Mi Luna concentrates on Spanish cuisine.

That being said, I will forever remember my first love here, the b'stilla.

It seems…

Vertigo Hair Concepts
Neighborhood: Montrose

1338 B Westheimer
Houston, TX 77006

Nicole D. writes: Yet another awesome find on Yelp. I just moved to Houston, had about 5-inch long roots (yes, it was a desperate situation), and wanted to get my hair done somewhere that wasn't too snobby, and not too trendy. Vertigo was perfect! James looked at my…

John Friedman Flowers Lc
Neighborhood: Lazy Brook/Timbergrove, Oak Forest/Garden Oaks

4520 W 34th St
Suite C
Houston, TX 77092

Al J. writes: A while back I asked a friend in Houston for a recommendation for a florist.  She didn't hesitate to offer John's name and number.  She,in turn, had rec'd his name from another friend.  I knew I would be needing a florist regularly and fairly often…

Peking Cuisine Restaurant
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Westwood

8332 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77074

Shao-Tai W. writes: As you walk in, try to sift through all the noise and focus your ears on the conversations being held at the tables around you.  What you'll hear is the distinctive Beijing chiang,or accent/dialect/what-have- you, which can only be a harbinger of…

Sasaki Japanese Restaurant

8979 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Leila S. writes: Sasaki is a great little Japanese restaurant. The staff is great! We have been going here for years and even if we haven't been there for awhile, they still remember us.

Sushi is very fresh and traditional. You won't see a lot of Americanized rolls,…

Truluck's
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

5350 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77286

R D. writes: We were looking for a nice, quiet place to eat.  We were both in from out of town, I on business, she on pleasure.  Up and down Westheimer we went, looking for something that was out of the ordinary.  Then we spied Trulucks.

From the outside, we…

Burns Bar BQ
Neighborhood: Acres Home

8307 De Priest St
Houston, TX 77088

Sarah D. writes: I have been so anxious to give this real bbq a try... Now as a yankee, who has moved to Texas, I have fallen in love with bbq, and can't get enough.  At Burn's, I got the ribs, and my hubby got the brisket sandwich.  The ribs were definately the…

Andre's Swiss Pastry Shop
Neighborhood: Rice Military

1101 Uptown Park Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Kristen S. writes: My, my!  They've replaced La Madeleine as THE French cafe in town.  Look at these cakes!  Their salads!  Lunch hours tend to be very busy.  If I lived in Houston I'd be here every week.

Marshall's Inc
Neighborhood: Meyerland

550 Meyerland Plaza Mall
Houston, TX 77096

May N. writes: This is one of my favorite places to shop.  It's pretty neat and clean.  Sales staff is friendly enough.  There is a bathroom available for public use.  It's more fabulous after all the Marshalls underwent renovations to expand their shoe selection.…

Clique Salon
Neighborhood: West University

2414 University Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Erin A. writes: I was new to town and desperate for a good haircut on short notice.  I turned to yelp for help, saw the glowing review of Amanda, and she squeezed me in.  She listened to me and did a great job of exactly what I wanted.  Dibs on second place in the…

Camera Co-Op
Neighborhood: The Heights

801 Durham Dr
Houston, TX 77007

Elaine M. writes: As I've said before, Houston has two great photography stores - Houston Camera Exchange (http://www.yelp.com/bi...) and Houston Camera Co-Op. I do my shopping at Houston Camera Co-Op though and I'll tell you why...

Like Houston Camera Exchange, the…

Texadelphia
Neighborhood: River Oaks, The Heights

5535 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77007

Agustin S. writes: At this place everybody knows my name.  I've been coming here since it opened 5 years ago.  I'm here 3-4 times a week mainly drinking beer at the bar, taking advantage of their happy hour.  I know its counter productive but I love coming here after…

Black Walnut Cafe
Neighborhood: West University

5510 Morningside Dr
Houston, TX 77005

Jeff R. writes: Rice Village - pub atmosphere - classy name = razmataz experience, right?

Well, sorta.  The Houston Harry Potter Meetup Group (www.houstonharrypotter...) held its monthly get-together at the Black Walnut this afternoon starting at 2:00 pm - a…

Mikado Japan Grill & Sushi
Neighborhood: Memorial

5709 Woodway Dr
Ste B
Houston, TX 77057

Ro N. writes: I used to come to this restaurant a lot but now that I am in New York....
I still do miss it!

They have a really good beef tataki there and not to mention Sushi Chef Michael always create something unbelievable especially made for me.
(Unfortunately,…

Tokyohana Grill & Sushi Bar
Neighborhood: West University

3239 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77027

Mark D. writes: So I'm in Houston for my friend's birthday and we've got a group together to take her out to Tokyohana to celebrate. "It's like Benihana," she informs me, and I flashback to high school, to the one and only time I've ever been to Benihana - a large…

Absinthe Brasserie
Neighborhood: Montrose, Museum District, Fourth Ward

609 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006

Stephanie W. writes: This is a great little place. A bit hard to find if you don't know exactly where it is already, but worth the effort if you don't. I would say there is definitely a loyal band of followers for this establishment as I have happened across quite a few…

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Neighborhood: Museum District

1 Hermann Circle Dr
Houston, TX 77030

Dolph W. writes: If you don't read the rest of this review, please read this warning:

Do NOT go to HMNS just to see the dinosaurs! You will be disappointed!

The dinosaur bones shown on the ground floor near the main entrance is one of the least impressive exhibits in…

Hermann Park
Neighborhood: Museum District

1500 Hermann Dr
Houston, TX 77004

Cory O. writes: My experience at Hermann Park is limited to a wedding I went to in the Chinese Gazebo.  It was gorgeous.  The gazebo itself was too small for the amount of guests, but we all had a good time crammed in there.  It was such a perfect day for an outdoor…

Houston Massage Clinic
Neighborhood: Midtown, Fourth Ward

701W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019

Elyana C. writes: First ,thanks to Laura and Amy. I have been looking for a clinical male massage therapist in Houston like forever.
Awesome is not a bad word to describe Dick Juby at all. I have been to many of Houstons best spas and they are good no question about…

Lucia's Garden
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2216 Portsmouth St
Houston, TX 77098

Q G. writes: This amazing little store is filled with fresh and ground herbs, fairy lore, books, teas and a world of delights.

Whether you are simply in love with fantasy or are a practicing herbalist, this place will have a little something for you.

Becks Prime
Neighborhood: Rice Military

1001 E Memorial Loop
Houston, TX 77007

Chad S. writes: Is it a snack bar? A restaurant? Neither...It's Becks Prime!

After spending about 5 hours in the Houston heat and humidity at the Memorial Golf Course, and building up quite an appetite while doing so, Becks Prime hit the spot. When you finish a round…

Barnes & Noble / Bookstop
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2922 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Chad S. writes: I'm old enough to remember the Alabama Theater before it transformed into the Bookstop... it's where I first saw Empire Strikes Back, and I remember they used to do midnight showings of Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The Bookstop was a new experience for…

Manena's Pastry Shop and Deli
Neighborhood: Westchase

11018 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77042

Liz S. writes: Manena's is a cozy spot for authentic Argentinian goodies (in an unsuspecting strip mall along Westheimer, like so many of Houston's treasures).  Empanadas of every description, delicate sandwiches de miga, delicious baguette sandwiches, and two…

Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine
Neighborhood: Highland Village

3821 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77027

Elizabeth T. R. writes: A for effort!!  Happily most of the menu is vegan, so there's none of that we put egg in your soup/spring roll because we can kinda thing going on.  Very large menu with lots to taste and more simple dishes for those of you shy away from "weird…

Gloss Salon
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

321 W Alabama St
Houston, TX 77006

Elizabeth T. R. writes: Being the new girl in town, attempting to find a place where I could get a good haircut by someone who seemed trustworthy with a pair of scissors was not something I was looking forward to, especially since I've been relying on the Internet for the…

Marfreless
Neighborhood: River Oaks

2006 Peden St
Houston, TX 77019

Johnny S. writes: I love Marefreless.  Of course, it used to have a slightly sleezy reputation for being a notorious make-out bar, but it has long since outgrown that reputation, a relic of the 90s.  That's not to say that making out doesn't occur here (because it…

Kidz Korner

3622 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77504

Jolyn R. writes: I don't generally do the cosignment thing but since having a little girl (she goes through sooooo many clothes!!) I have gotten several adorable outfits at greeeeat prices. If you're in the area and got kiddos, check it out!