Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Central Southwest

Price

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanTapas / Small Plates

Regions

HoustonSugar Land

Neighborhoods

Galleria / UptownMontroseMuseum DistrictRiver OaksStaffordUpper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Award-winning

MICHELIN

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucille's

4.5

Awesome(2420)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Museum District

Booked 48 times today

Nestled in a 1920s mission-style home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, Lucille's specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. The restaurant serves as a tribute to the culinary tradition began by Executive Chef & Owner Chris Williams’ great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was a culinary pioneer and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, the Lucille’s team continues to pay homage to their namesake by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.

2. Eunice

4.7

Exceptional(2660)

$$$$Price: Moderate

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

Booked 34 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

3. Rosie Cannonball

4.8

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Montrose

Booked 47 times today

At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill. The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire. Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers. The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food. Chef de Cuisine: Matt Hamilton Sous Chef: Karla MorenoExecutive Pastry Chef: Samantha MendozaGeneral Manager: Brandi KinneyFront of House Managers: Lauren AllenGoodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil

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4. Relish Restaurant & Bar - River Oaks

4.8

Exceptional(1064)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • River Oaks

Booked 29 times today

Relish Restaurant & Bar 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!

5. Grace's

4.8

Exceptional(4377)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

Booked 54 times today

Grace's is all about comfort food. It's like a warm hug on a plate. The menu is packed with Southern comfort food, described by reviewers as 'great', 'phenomenal', and 'exceptional'. From the 'good comfort food' to 'upscale Southern comfort food', it's clear that Grace's is the place for classic American comfort dishes. Plus, the owner's grandmother, Grace, is the inspiration behind the restaurant, adding an extra layer of comfort and homeliness to the dining experience.

6. State of Grace

4.6

Exceptional(3445)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • River Oaks

Booked 54 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.

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

4.5

Awesome(3396)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 6 times today

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.

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8. il Bracco - Post Oak

4.8

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 55 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.

9. Ouisie's Table

4.8

Exceptional(4826)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 28 times today

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.

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10. Maggiano's - Houston

4.5

Awesome(3896)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Westside

Booked 22 times today

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Post Oak and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Located in one of Texas' largest shopping malls, our location offers a delicious dining and luxury shopping experience. Visit us at 2019 Post Oak Blvd. and book your reservation today!

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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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