Pastore
Underbelly Hospitality hotspot Pastore features a seafood-forward menu that includes rotating seasonal flavors, handmade pasta, and flatbreads. Executive chef Jeff Potts and Underbelly Hospitality culinary director Scott Muns have composed a menu to transport Houston diners to the Italian coast. pastorehouston.com
Little's Oyster Bar
Little's Oyster Bar, Pappas Restaurants' highly anticipated seafood restaurant, hit the scene in May and has made quite a name for itself. The Houston Chronicle called it "the year's best new restaurant," for good reason. Chef Jason Ryczek focuses on seafood, seasonality, and simplicity. He harvests his caviar and sources seafood from Pappas fishermen or sustainably outside the Gulf. The thoughtfully curated wine and cocktail menus make the dining experience at the restaurant a delight from start to finish. littlesoysterbar.com
Se7en
The menu at the upscale restaurant and nightclub Se7en is a fusion of Asian and Mediterranean flavors. Guests will enjoy seasonal offerings made with fresh, quality ingredients. Se7en provides a delicious menu coupled with an entertainment and nightlife experience. se7enhouston.com
Burger Bodega
Guests can choose a single, double, or triple patty at the wildly popular Burger Bodega. What started as a pop-up restaurant by owner Abbas Dhanani is now a brick-and-mortar location on Washington Avenue. Diners can also enjoy a selection of fries, shakes, and the Chopped Cheese served on a hero roll. burgerbodega.com
FM Kitchen & Bar
Brunch is the best meal of the week, especially at FM Kitchen & Bar. Whether it's an espresso Martini, Hangover Ice Coffee, or a Bro-mosa, the restaurant knows what customers crave. Guests can start the day with breakfast tacos, waffles, French toast, and more. fmkitchenandbar.com
Money Cat
Chef Sherman Yeung and his team serve dishes loaded with fresh ingredients and innovative plating. Don't forget to leave room for chefs Jio Dingayan and Sarang Marek's seasonally influenced desserts. moneycathtx.com
Hamsa
Hamsa offers a can’t-miss experience called “Yalla Yalla,” which is a curation of top chef selections. Offered anywhere in the restaurant or at the chef’s table the Yalla Yalla is an experience meant to be shared with friends. hamsahtx.com
Ciel
Inspired by the storied summertime hotspots dotting the coastline of the Côte d'Azur, Ciel offers an elegant mix of modern Japanese and French cuisines and signature cocktails. The restaurant comes alive after dinner service with a buzzy nightclub experience. cielhtx.com
Rumi's Kitchen
Houston's highly anticipated first upscale Persian restaurant, Rumi's Kitchen, will open this month on Post Oak Blvd. The restaurant is known for its elevated takes on traditional Persian cuisine with Middle Eastern influences. rumiskitchen.com
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen
Tin Drum Asian Kitchen opened its first Houston eatery this summer. Taking its cue from raucous food stalls and markets to small, hidden neighborhood restaurants, the food at Tin Drum is fresh, bold, and flavorful. tindrumasiankitchen.com
Josephine's
Located in Midtown, Josephine's serves ingredient-forward Gulf Coast fare. Snacks—think housemade biscuits or hushpuppies—are served alongside small plates meant to be shared. josephinesgulfcoasttradition.com
Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina
Houston favorite Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina recently launched a delicious weekend brunch menu featuring Chilaquiles, Huevos Rancheros, Pancakes, Breakfast Margaritas, Bloody Marias, and Cantina Carajillos, to name a few. kitchenandcantina.com
March
Known for its seasonally rotating menu, March will focus on Sicily through December. Chef and partner Felipe Riccio's heritage and experiences drive his passion for March's first Italian menu. Guests will enjoy dishes like Peperunata, featuring a delicately roasted pepper stuffed with king crab, La Norma, an elegant play on the classic pasta with eggplant, and Buccularu Arrustutu, featuring slow braised and grilled guanciale during their six- or nine-course tasting menu. marchrestaurant.com