Downtown Aquarium
Neighborhood: Downtown, Fourth Ward

410 Bagby St
Houston, TX 77002

Lakara B. writes: The fact that I sit at a table in complete awe of all that's going on inside the GIANT fish tank that makes up the center of the restaurant as I eat one of their cousins is not lost on me, but damn that food is good! lol

Temple Sinai
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

13875 Brimhurst Dr
Houston, TX 77077

Shana P. writes: Temple Sinai is a warm, welcoming Reform Judaism congregation on the West Side of Houston.  

With an active congregation, you can find what you need in the way of Religious Services, Education and Social Activities.

Each Friday at 7PM, Temple Sinai…

Kroger
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

3300 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Liz S. writes: All hail Disco Kroger!

You know what I'm talking about.

This store isn't just about groceries - it's a 24 hour singles club, especially for boys who like boys.  

Otherwise, it's just a typical Kroger...not that big, not that small, right near Montrose…

Houston Wine Merchant
Neighborhood: Montrose, Upper Kirby

2646 S Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77098

Lisa A. writes: I was recently given a wine fridge from some terrific friends who share the love for a great glass of wine. Needless to say, I do a horrible job of keeping it stocked. I'm hoping Houston Wine Merchant will help. I live dangerously close to their…

Big Texas Dance Hall & Saloon
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

803 E Nasa Rd 1 Ste 140
Webster, TX 77598

Jolyn R. writes: This place is packed on Wed nights!!
$1.25 Dom. Longnecks, Well, Call & House Wine
$2.25 & $3.25 U-CALL-IT on Anything Else from Open til Close
No Cover til 8PM
And weekends too! And no it's not all country or rednecks. Many are dressed normally for…

The Corkscrew
Neighborhood: Sixth Ward

1919 Washington
Houston, TX 77007

Amy M. writes: I agree... the wine choices are great and reasonably priced, and there is a lot of atmosphere. You can have wine by the glass or you can pick a bottle off the wall, for which they charge you a $5 corking fee. I love the pizza and truffles. A quick…

Bear Creek Park
Neighborhood: Addicks/Park Ten

3535 War Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77084

Sarah M. writes: This place has your basic sports fields, jogging track, a pretty darn cool playground, and a duck pond. But really, how many parks can boast all that AND a menagerie of hooved and feathered critters?

There's a walkway in front of about 10 fenced…

MOViES The Store
Neighborhood: Montrose, Museum District

1407 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77006

Raygan K. writes: For those of you who have never met Rob Arcos, you should. Rob is Houston's greatest movie resource. And please, don't imagine a Simpson's Comic Book Guy type movie fan; Rob is a Hero, working tirelessly to bring great movies to the city of Houston.…

Texas Art Supply
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

2001 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77006

Shana P. writes: My mother has always been involved in art in one way or another.  While I was growing up, she was always in lessons or doing art shows once she'd mastered a skill so I spent more than my fair share of time in art supply stores.  

Now that the kids are…

McGonigel's Mucky Duck
Neighborhood: Upper Kirby

2425 Norfolk St
Houston, TX 77098

Connie B. writes: Mondays are Open Mike Night at The Duck, and it can be a fun way to pass the evening. Some friends of mine used to play, which was the main reason I went. I always got a great kick out of the vast range of performers that you might see on any given…

Memorial City Neurology PA
Neighborhood: Memorial

909 Frostwood Dr Ste 205
Houston, TX 77024

Shana P. writes: Memorial City Neurology is one of the best places to go for neurological issues - especially headaches.  

The doctors and staff at Memorial City Neurology specialize in the care of unexplained headaches under the name The Headache of West Houston.…

Ace Hardware City
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

14455 Memorial Dr
Houston, TX 77079

Dolph W. writes: Thank goodness for Ace Hardware! This franchise has successfully found its niche and has demonstrated that it can compete against those other behemoths: Lowes and Home Depot. You do pay more at Ace, but who cares!

It seems I'm always in the middle of…

Inversion Coffee House
Neighborhood: Montrose

1953 Montrose Blvd
Ste A
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: Inversion is part coffee house, part art project, part Art League Houston. Housed in the Art League's shiny new building with origami angles, peaked roofs and corrugated tin, the small(ish) coffee house has an equally clean look with marble counters,…

Little Woodrows
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place

4235 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

Shawn C. writes: Went here for the first time last night, and I'll definitely be going back.  This is what a bar is supposed to be.  Beer, the waitress shouting over the loud speaker for the jerk in the white Camry to move his car, an incredible rare steak fresh off…

Wabash Antiques & Feed Store
Neighborhood: The Heights

5701 Washington Ave
Houston, TX 77007

Lisa A. writes: A taste of country smack dab in the middle of Houston. This is a place I would have loved to have gone when I was a kid. While my parents bought seed or plants for their gardens I could check out the chickens, roosters, kittens and cats, puppies,…

Ashford Memorial Auto Repair
Neighborhood: Energy Corridor

835 Dairy Ashford St
Houston, TX 77079

Liz S. writes: I just picked my car up from Boz at Ashford Memorial Auto Repair yesterday - for only $300 my 1999 lame-mobile is driving like a new car again.

This auto repair shop is quick, honest, reliable, and inexpensive.  It's a family business, so if you need…

Nick's Place

2709 Rockyridge Dr
Houston, TX 77063

Liz S. writes: Surprise!  This place makes THE BEST pizza in Houston.  (Yeah, I'll fight you over that.  Maybe.)  And they serve it until 1 in the morning.  I can't tell you how many times I've ordered a midnight pizza from this place, and it's always been hot and…

Corazon
Neighborhood: Montrose

2318 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX 77006

Carla R. writes: Support the community! Support Fair Trade! All at Corazon!

Corazon offers, posters, political bumper stickers, and hand crafted goods from Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. His prices are pretty reasonable. Most places here in Houston charge a…

French Riviera Bakery
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

3032 Chimney Rock Rd
Houston, TX 77056

Liz S. writes: Perfection.  This is definitely going on my top 10 list.

A co-worker mentioned this place in passing, and it took me three months to get around to tracking it down.  I wish I had those months back, and that I had been going here every day!  This is…

Jillian's Entertainment
Neighborhood: Spring Branch

7620 Katy Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77024

Shana P. writes: At Jillian's, they invite you to Eat, Drink, and Play.

For an all encompassing entertainment experience, you can't go wrong spending a day or night at Jillian's.  They have bowling, pool and games galore.

In the game room, you can play just about…

Ragin Cajun Restaurant

9600 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

Dolph W. writes: Over the years, there have been a number of restaurants at this location. I sure hope Ragin' Cajun is a keeper. Bottom-line, for a bucket of boiled crayfish and cold beer, this is the place to go in Houston.

Last night, four of us decided to dine…

Greenbriar the Apts
Neighborhood: Medical Center

7777 Greenbriar St Apt 3098
Houston, TX 77030

Bex F. writes: After living here a year I realized that a one bedroom apartment was too expensive, but it was a nice place for a while.  

It's about a five minute walk from the MetroRail stop and a seven minute drive from Rice Village (yes I really did time it).  A…

Saffron
Neighborhood: Museum District

2006 Lexington St.
Houston, TX 77098

Ken W. writes: I would say that this place has a wonderful feel and ambiance to it. I went with a large group of people and the poor waitress (maybe not after the tips) was very accomodating to all our needs.

The belly dancing was quite a thrill. I enjoyed the…

Caffe Den
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

908 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

Jen B. writes: I visited Cafe Den one time when it first opened.  There were absolutely no customers there... an employee was watching t.v. in the dining area.  My friend and I are huge coffee nerds and treated the experience as a new employee interview.  The owner…

Sweet Tomatoes
Neighborhood: Memorial

8775 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Ger T. writes: This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Houston, and nothing I say in this review will probably do it justice...but bear with me!

For those whose only experience with a "salad buffet" is Souper Salad and its various incarnations, please prepare to…

Spanish Village Restaurant
Neighborhood: Museum District

4720 Almeda Rd
Houston, TX 77004

Pat W. writes: We had our after-wedding party here nearly 23 years ago, and had been coming at least ten years before that. It's a unique place, and regular customers are fiercely, fiercely loyal. The Medina family takes good care of us -- feeds us, hugs us, and…

EJ's Neighborhood Pizzeria & Italian Eatery

12312 Barker Cypress Rd
Ste 1000
Cypress, TX 77429

Don P. writes: Remember those cute little Keebler elves.  They lived in a tree and made cookies and stuff?  

Oh, and have you ever seen that movie... uhm... Kingergarten Cop?  Those rascally kids really gave Ahhh-nold a hard time.

So if I was trapped in some sort of…

Cajun Town Cafe
Neighborhood: Inwood

6476 W Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77091

Ben K. writes: Good cajun food at a reasonable price.The blackened  catfish served with dirty rice and corn is excellent as is the blackened tampico. The fried shrimp and the crawfish etouffee are good. The place is clean but, the ambience is lacking. Rating on a 1…

Felix Mexican Restaurant
Neighborhood: Montrose, Fourth Ward

904 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006

Lisa A. writes: I'll be honest. I didn't go to Felix with an open mind. I didn't want to like this place. I figured I'd find sloppy old-school American-Mexican food with no redeeming value. One of those places that people keep going to just because it's easy. I…

Lepeep
Neighborhood: Memorial

9801 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77024

Nathalie L. writes: Fantastic omelettes and Belgian waffles! The waffle was so crisp and perfectly cooked; I could have easily eaten three portions. I split the Florentine omelette (stuffed full of spinach, swiss cheese and mushrooms) with my friend and still, we could…

Hunan Takee Outee Chinese Restaurant
Neighborhood: Medical Center

7816 Almeda Rd
Houston, TX 77054

Monica D. writes: Just ordered food from here.  Was great, and cheap.  The mongolian beef was beefy and spicy!  Won ton soup wasn't great, but hey, the lunch spcial was less than $5 for soup, dish, and crab puff.  Def will be ordering from them again.  Thanks to…

Smokey Barbeque 2
Neighborhood: Medical Center

7820 Almeda Rd
Houston, TX 77054

k r. writes: Good food at a good price.  They have fried okra, which is always a plus at a bbq place.  Order at the counter.  Very casual.  Again, don't let the strip mall dissuade you.

Hungry's Cafe & Bistro
Neighborhood: West University

2356 Rice Blvd
Houston, TX 77005

Long T. writes: As the destination of choice for the February 12, 2008 edition of the Super Secret Tuesday Night Happy Fun Time Dinner Club, member LBTrippin' (me) joined with members Jigga Lee, Phizzle, Vindicator, and RossDaBoss at this fine establishment for a…

Antonio's Mexican Grill
Neighborhood: Braeswood Place

3147 W Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77025

John B. writes: Good service.  Below average salsa (watery and not spicy enough).  Average margaritas.  But one of the best (and spiciest) fajitas in town: Fajita Diabla.  And the heat is not done with jalapenos (surprisingly).  Seems like something close to a…

Droubi's Importes No 3
Neighborhood: Medical Center

7807 Kirby Dr
Houston, TX 77030

k r. writes: this place has nice mediterranean fare.  It is in a train car which is kind of weird, but cool at the same time.  also, it is kind of strange when you go in and it seems deserted, but the gyros are the saving grace.  Falafel pretty good as are the…

Americas
Neighborhood: Galleria/Uptown

1800 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056

Adam O. writes: When I first was told that I was going for a friend's birthday dinner at Americas, I didn't know what to think.  So I didn't really think about it until the day-of.  Getting there, was a bit depressing really.  It is in the hoity-toity mall of the…

Urban Cleaners
Neighborhood: The Heights

920 Studemont St
Houston, TX 77007

Ray W. writes: Great service.  Great turnaround.  Was able to get stains out that my other dry cleaner couldn't.  Friendly staff

Target

4701 Fm 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77069

Priscilla D. writes: I like shopping this store.  It's very nice and the clerks are helpful and friendly.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Neighborhood: Willowbrook

Willowbrook Plaza
17195 Tomball Pkwy
Houston, TX 77064

Al H. writes: Like the blazin' wings.  They make me smile.