Giannotti's Italian Argentinean Cafe
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Braeburn

6539 Bissonnet St
Houston, TX 77074

JD N. writes: Great place with a cute little argentine grocery store in the back. Fresh pasta and sandwiches. Good argentine empanadas. Personally I like this place better than Manena's.

The only thing is that the area is very ghetto. But Bissonnet (west of the…

Panchano's Restaurant

9575 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099

JD N. writes: Good Colombian sit-down restaurant! It is the best one I've tried so far in the Southwest Houston area.

I liked the bandeja paisa here and also the jugo de lulo. :-D I'm still not sure what lulo is but the food here is good and affordable. It is a…

Ostioneria Puerto Vallarta
Neighborhood: Pecan Park, Lawndale/Wayside

6827 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77023

JD N. writes: This place has really affordable food especially during lunch time. I love their fajitas here especially for the price. The tortillas are all homemade as well. My friend had the arroz con mariscos -- and that wasn't as impressive, which surprised me…

Fu-Kim Grand Palace
Neighborhood: Midtown

2615 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77002

JD N. writes: The first time I went for dinner and the food was ok. It wasn't really anything special, but then I went for lunch and there was this buffet. The food impressed me a lot especially with some hard-to-find authentic chinese and vietnamese dishes. After…

Colonial 1776 Creamery

14420 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77083

JD N. writes: I didn't know what this place was until I got a coupon in the mail. After seeing that it's a themed ice cream place and being in the mood for ice cream, I decided to stop by, and I was pleasantly surprised to find good seating, ice cream, and…

Alfredo's European Grill
Neighborhood: Montrose

2710 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

JD N. writes: This is a good simple place to have German "street" food. The menu is small and the place revolves around delicious bratwursts and schnitzels. The prices may not be the best for the portion, but it is barely reasonable. So if you have a hankering for…

Starbucks Coffee
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

2521 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Alan S. writes: I always forget that I don't really like Starbucks... but where else can you sit around at 2am?  My Chai Latte was bitter... I'm not sure how they managed that.  Meanwhile they messed up the drink order for the person I was with.  Go figure.  $8 and…

Shanghai River Restaurant
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2407 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098

JD N. writes: I was tempted to rate this well known establishment a little lower, but considering that the food were not all that bad and the quality of the food seems to be above average, I decided not to. I just am not a big fan of Chinese-American cuisine that…

Bally Total Fitness
Neighborhood: West University

2500 Dunstan Rd
Houston, TX 77005

Lisa A. writes: Mark it down Yelpers. April 12, 2008, the day Lisa A sucked it up and bought a gym membership. Hell may have frozen over.

I don't like gyms. I don't like walking or biking in one place. I don't like sweaty stinky places. I don't like three year…

Steve's Cafe
Neighborhood: Third Ward

3704 Scott Street
Houston, TX 77004

JD N. writes: Vibrant colors greet you as you walk ni. Lots of yellow and pink, and hints of green and blue. The decor is welcoming and there is a small counter with computers allowing you to suf the net. This place is new and modern with a down at home vibe.…

King Wok

7011 Highway 6 S
Houston, TX 77083

JD N. writes: Good special wonton soup. Good American-Chinese food. Personally know one of the chef who happens to be the best Chinese cook I've ever seen (whenever he's allowed to cook authentic Chinese cusine). Nothing from here tastes bad and that can be pretty…

Los Perez Mexican Restaurant

9439 Highway 6 S
Houston, TX 77083

JD N. writes: This is not my favorite Mexican restaurant, but things can't go wrong here. The good food, good service and reasonable prices.  It is not a romantic spot. Unfortunately I don't have much more to say about this place.

Pan Rico

7030 Addicks Clodine Rd
Houston, TX 77083

JD N. writes: This colombian bakery seems to be one of the most popular places for local colombians to hang out, even though it is in a run-down strip mall. Apparently the draw here are the food, the basic colombian baked goods and plenty of colombian souvenirs…

Harry's Restaurant
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

318 Tuam St
Houston, TX 77006

MOrgan C. writes: Hard not to 5-star this place.

Brekkie here is my new thing since I gave up spending $18 pp  for it at Urban Grind.

There is a Mediterranean/Euro/Tex-Me x category on the menu.  Its all your standard eggs and pancakes stuff but with flavors from that…

Star-Lite Donuts & Coffee

6640 Cypresswood Dr Ste 100
Spring, TX 77379

Chris O. writes: Pretty good, standard donuts. They aren't exceptional, but they aren't bad. Their bearclaw (cinammon and apple donut style thingy) is their best item.

They have a drive-thru if you are too fat and lazy to get out of your car.

The Daily Grind
Neighborhood: The Heights

4115 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77007

Shana P. writes: What The Daily Grind lacks in service, it makes up for in healthy portions of good food.  

This little place tucked down on Washington Avenue is a great escape, if you can find a down time and a place to park.  As it turned out for us, a late lunch on…

Monterey's Little Mexico
Neighborhood: Lazy Brook/Timbergrove

10515 Northwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77092

Rex C. writes: When it comes to staying on a budget, Monterey's Little Mexico helps fit the bill!  I am always suprised about their speed of service, and friendly staff.  The food is very good.  I have tryed just about everything on their menu and have never been…

Burlap Barrel
Neighborhood: Memorial

909 Town and Contry Blvd
Houston, TX 77024

Steph D. writes: OK, so it's not the fanciest bar in the world; but the staff couldn't be nicer.

It's roomy with plenty of t.v.s and games to keep you occupied. You'll see local motorcycle enthusiasts hanging on the patio.  Way late into the evening waitstaff from…

Cafe Montrose
Neighborhood: Montrose

1609 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

Gilberto V. writes: Don't delay - try today.  I waited far too long to step into this mecca of Belgian and French cuisine.  A few things need to be cleared up since the Venu N. review did no justice to this fabulous eating establishment.  They are Belgian fries since it…

Burger King Restaurant
Neighborhood: Kingwood

2915 W Lake Houston Pkwy
Humble, TX 77339

bin L. writes: BK- wonderfully retro food, like your home grilling. Staff  doesn't always get -it-your -way on special orders, but it's clean inside and drive-thru is prompt. Machine didn't honor gift cards (used without problem elsewhere). Has a small indoor play…

Domino's Pizza
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline

6741 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77076

Jose S. writes: pizza is usually good although they tend to go light and be stingy with the cheese. and usually extremely flat even when u dont order thin crust. overall its probably the best pizza u can get in this area, its either this or pizza inn  *gag*

Taco Bell
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline

6701 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77076

Jose S. writes: well its taco bell, what else can u really say. the service is subpar, but again its a taco bell so what can u really say. love the grande meal.

Subway Sandwiches & Salads
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline, Independence Heights

5586 North Fwy
Houston, TX 77076

Jose S. writes: Meh, good food, never had a problem. BUT the service is bad at times and so friendly at others. Strange how the door says they close at 12 yet by 10 o clock you can only get a sandwich if you are persistent enough to get on their nerves and have them…

Wings & More
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline, Independence Heights

5598 North Fwy
Houston, TX 77076

deb n. writes: Got there on a Sunday at 1pm.
They have a drive through but beware of driving through after the rain.  There are huge puddles, almost pools filled with water through the drive through.  

The choices of wing flavors are amazing, 4 hot levels of…

Northwest Mall
Neighborhood: Lazy Brook/Timbergrove

242 Northwest Mall
Houston, TX 77092

Rose K. writes: I used to work at the Northwest Mall, and I have a fondness for it.  It's a dumpy little mall, but don't let that drive you away.  Dumpy translates to - everything is much more affordable, and you can find some srs diamonds in the rough.  For…

Ninfa's
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

3601 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Oxen -. writes: Ninfa's is hardly a bad choice, and does most of standard Tex-mex fare in style.  Considering some of the other options in the immediate area, I'd only go to Ninfa's if you need to add some variety.

Taqueria Arandas
Neighborhood: Northside/Northline

6503 Airline Dr
Houston, TX 77076

Jose S. writes: Food is ok, not the best but i've had worse. Service is usually pretty good, and the food is brought to you EXTREMELY fast. You barely have a chance to eat a chip or two and zoom, the plates are right in your face. Now this is usually a good thing…

Chipotle

5759 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena, TX 77505

Jacob S. writes: Try the fajita burrito, it's good....   The chips have sea salt which makes them extra-awesome.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

1200 Louisiana St
Houston, TX 77002

Josh E. writes: Let me just say that the restaurant here blows. The food tasted like a microwave dinner, even the salmon! The bar also sucks. Drinks are very overpriced and often not made very well. Besides these downfalls, it is a great hotel. It's walking distance…

AMC Gulf Pointe 30 Plex
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

11801 S Sam Houston Pkwy E
Beltway 8 and 45 South
Houston, TX 77089

Tony N. writes: Nothing special about this movie theater
It has 30 screens.
Friday is flocked with middle schoolers that have nothing else to do.
Saturday is raided by gansta or wangsta whatever you wanna call them, bad night for adults, these kids tends to talk during…

Seabrook Classic Cafe

2511 Nasa Pkwy
Seabrook, TX 77586

Bobbi B. writes: Over rated its a BAR !!!!  If you drink fine, you can drink and swallow anything as food.

Houston Independent School District
Neighborhood: West University

6000 Greenbriar St
Houston, TX 77030

Kristin S. writes: I worked for the school district back in the day:) It's a very diverse district and is fairly poorly funded. A lot of the people with "money" send their kids to private school.  That being said people are doing what they can to make this district…

Travis Cafe
Neighborhood: Downtown

208 Travis St
Houston, TX 77002

Matthew M. writes: They have the best bacon-onion dip I've ever had.  Do yourself a favor and get some (ask for extra pita bread).

Holiday Inn Select Houston Near Greenway Plaza
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2712 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77098

Chris F. writes: About what you'd expect from a Holiday Inn Select.  Decent rooms, decent rates.  Free wifi in the room was a very nice touch, and along with its proximity to the highway, makes this a good place to stay for a quick trip to Houston.

You do have to pay…

Harajuku Loft
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9104 Bellaire Blvd
Ste A
Houston, TX 77036

Jill N. writes: Eat your heart out Gwen Stefani. After finding a Harajuku store in San Francisco's Chinatown (where I bought my favorite trench coat for $40!!!), I decided to look for a similar store in Houston and found it.
This place has clothes you'll never find…

Pine Forest Garden
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9108 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

jing g. writes: They have the best sesame cake ever! As long as you steer clear of the imitation meat items, you're good. My favorites are the mustard green with tofu skin, the salt-toasted tofu, and this tofu-skin wrap dish they have. Menu-items are fairly priced.…

Lollicup Houston 1
Neighborhood: Sharpstown, Chinatown

9888 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77036

Oxen -. writes: A milk tea place that is neither the best nor worst in Houston.  This is a larger chain in California.  This place is take it or leave it in my opinion.  I think they are serving a bit of food nowadays though.

La Chine Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: South Belt/Ellington

10904 Scarsdale Blvd Ste 230
Houston, TX 77089

Oxen -. writes: Mediocre but nice Chinese restaurant.  Doesn't seem to get too much business, but always seems to survive.

Fuddruckers

3929 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77027

Johnny S. writes: in the big scheme of things, you have to consider fuddruckers in the context in which it exists--a national, chain burger place that is happy to rest a half-step above whataburger, but a full step below most neighborhood joints (e.g., bellaire…