Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Southwest

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AmericanItalianSeafoodPizzeriaBarbecueComfort Food

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HoustonSugar Land

Neighborhoods

Galleria / UptownRiver OaksStaffordSugar LandUpper Kirby / Shepherd CorridorWestside

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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A photo of Haze Restaurant + Lounge restaurant

1. Haze Restaurant + Lounge

3.5

Very Good(1)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Westside

As a premium Canadian brand now open in Houston, we bring with us a tradition of excellence and a commitment to unforgettable experiences. Here, you’ll find not just meals, but celebrations of culinary artistry, set in a space where every detail is curated for sophistication. Join us for a taste of luxury, and let us make each visit a memorable part of your journey.We are 100% zabiha halal, serving mouth-watering meals such as premium steaks, authentic Canadian poutine, and other global comfort food. We also serve premium and unique hookahs and offer game rentals on site. We offer smoke-free sections for non-smoking patrons and families. Watch your favourite games on our big-screen TV, or sit back and relax during those late loungey nights. There is something for everyone at Haze. See you soon!

A photo of Whiskey Cake - Stafford restaurant

2. Whiskey Cake - Stafford

4.6

Exceptional(1021)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Stafford

Booked 10 times today

Whiskey Cake is your neighborhood joint for craft cocktails and farm-fresh comfort food. We source flavors, ingredients, and ideas straight from the farm, because good food tastes even better when it’s grown locally.

A photo of Relish Restaurant & Bar - Town and Country restaurant

3. Relish Restaurant & Bar - Town and Country

4.8

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westside

Booked 38 times today

Relish Restaurant & Bar Town & Country is a neighborhood eatery serving up classic American food with Mediterranean influences. At Relish, we aim to create an environment where absolute guest satisfaction is our highest priority. Through a shared commitment to excellence, we are dedicated to the uncompromising quality of our food, service, and people, while taking exceptional care of our guests and staff. We simply believe food should be uncomplicated, delicious and something to be relished!Lunch is available Monday - Friday 11am - 3pmHappy Hour is available Monday - Friday 3pm - 5:30pm, and Saturday & Sunday 4:30pm - 5:30pmDinner is available Sunday - Monday 5:30pm - 9pm, and Friday & Saturday 5:30pm - 10pmBrunch coming soon!

4. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2660)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 29 times today

Named affectionately after executive chef Drake Leonards’ South Louisiana hometown, Eunice offers a modern Cajun-Creole brasserie-style menu inspired by the flavors of his childhood.The seasonally-inspired menus marry European influences with the ingredients and foodways of the Gulf Coast. Enjoy the dining experience inside at the bar, at a table along the floor to ceiling windows, or outside on our patio. We offer happy hour every day from 3 pm to 6 pm including $1.50 oysters, Discounted Draft Beers, House Wine, and classic cocktails

5. State of Grace

4.6

Exceptional(3446)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks

Booked 63 times today

State of Grace is all about elevated comfort food, offering a jubilant medley of old favorites with new spice, accent, and freshness. Reviews rave about its 'delicious food', 'unique and delicious entrees', and 'fabulous food'. The restaurant's friendly service and great atmosphere add to its comfort food appeal. Chef-owner Ford Fry's culinary expertise and respect for every ingredient also contribute to the restaurant's comfort food status.

A photo of McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Uptown Park) restaurant

6. McCormick & Schmick's - Houston (Uptown Park)

4.5

Awesome(3396)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks brings the Pacific Northwest's favorite restaurant to Bayou City! We are conveniently located in the Uptown Park Shopping Center – off of Post Oak Boulevard and Loop 610 West. From fresh seafood and shellfish to Steak and garden fresh salads, our goal is to exceed your dining expectations. As our guest, you will experience culinary excellence at its best. Our menus reflect seafood from the Pacific Rim, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Gulf of Mexico. We also source products from local ranches, farms, and wineries to showcase regionally inspired dishes.

A photo of il Bracco - Post Oak restaurant

7. il Bracco - Post Oak

4.8

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 69 times today

il Bracco is an upscale Italian restaurant in the heart of Uptown, Houston, located in Post Oak Plaza. Our menu features handmade pastas, fresh salads, hand-cut steaks & seafood, and an extensive yet approachable wine list. Breads, pasta and dessert are made from scratch, in house daily.Our dining room is made of intimate booths with a full service bar and cocktail lounge, as well as a quiet patio with an outdoor fire place.

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8. The Federal Grill - Hedwig Village

4.7

Exceptional(1820)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Dress Up or Dress Down. A Bourbon or a Beer. A Ribeye or a Burger. Where precision cooking meets quality ingredients in a tribute to classic American cuisine. Dining experiences are complemented by an exceptional whiskey and cocktail list—the essence of the Federal Experience. This location also will serve lunch, happy hour, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch.

9. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4826)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Known by generations for her hospitality, proprietress Elouise Adams Jones, a.k.a. Ouisie, serves an eclectic collection of Southern foods with an excellent wine list to match. High ceilings and fans in the main dining room it evoke the ambiance of a Texas manor house. The adjacent dining porch overlooking the patio and garden, as well as Cooper’s Wine Bin, provide additional dining and entertaining areas. The daily fare encompasses traditional offerings like her well-loved pimento cheese, the shrimp and grits, and the popular Gulf Coast oysters to the favorite Tuesday special Ouisie’s award winning chicken fried steak with corn pudding. A fine plate of grilled Prime beef tenderloin or a brace of quail stuffed with super lump crab meat with Cognac glaze are good examples of the daily specials one might find on the blackboard. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch on weekends.

A photo of Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place restaurant

10. Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place

4.8

Exceptional(2005)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Westside

Booked 39 times today

Self-proclaimed as the oldest line cook in Houston, Jonathan opened Jonathan’s The Rub with the purpose and mission of providing guests with excellent food in an unmatched dining experience; a mission that Jonathan passionately maintains today. You’ll notice our restaurant features an open kitchen where diners can see, smell and hear the behind-the-scenes events of Jonathan and the other cooks preparing their dishes. (You'll have to experience it for yourself.) Jonathan's The Rub is a place for you to visit, feel comfortable, be yourself and, hopefully, leave with a few more friends and a satisfied appetite.

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Tim
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The waiter was excellent, prices were moderate. The food was good, their pork chop was great! I’ll go back again.
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Whiskey Cake - StaffordPrice: Moderate• American• Stafford
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4.6
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Sandra
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food, great service and lovely ambiance.
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Relish Restaurant & Bar - Town and CountryPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westside
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4.8
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Atlanta •1 review
4.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
the overall experience was good! the only downsides are that the service was a bit slow, the location was not my preference (located downtown with limited parking), & the music was subpar. however, the food & drinks were a 10/10! very nice ambiance as well. the vibes were definitely there.
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4
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Porsha
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
The vibe was it!!!!! The food was great and really tasty. The drinks were top notch!!!!
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