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Address: 1300 Lamar St, Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Houston, TX 77010

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Stylish and elegant with a contemporary edge, Quattro couples spectacular Italian cuisine with unpretentious surroundings and service. Famous for its antipasti bar, fantastic wines, and sumptuous seafood tower, Quattro lays out quite a feast. Savory pastas and risottos get a punch from truffles and parmesan cheese...

Address: 217 S Ave G, Humble, TX 77338

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"Humble" may be its location, but this elegant French eatery is anything but. Housed in what was once a Pentecostal church, Chez Nous offers authentic French countryside dining in the heart of Texas. Charming decor, first-class service, and a wine list that boasts fine French vintages further the superb dining...

Address: 1658 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

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Owner/chef Mark Cox originally honed his craft at chic Tony's and now makes a name for himself at this eponymous restaurant. Occupying a former church, Mark's boasts striking architecture, golden hues, and palpable elegance. Dishes offer an innovative twist on classics, as evidenced by bourbon-glazed pork tenderloin,...

Address: 1728 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056

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Cafe Annie serves innovative regional cuisine amid polished woods, white tablecloths, and exquisite floral arrangements. The elegant, perennially popular restaurant has won many culinary awards, including ones from James Beard, the Fine Dining Hall of Fame, DiRoNA, and Gourmet magazine. Specializing in what has come...

Address: 9705 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77042

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Add a dose of spice to standard steakhouse dining at this gem, whose South American-influenced decor features lush greenery and tropical flowers. Try something out-of-the-ordinary, like South American-style ceviche with hearts of palm, black bean-stuffed empanadas, sliced roasted duck breast with green peppercorn...

Address: 5839 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77057-5616

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An Art Deco interior sets this intimate steakhouse apart from the pretenders, and brass accents, dark woods, and cozy leather chairs give the place a men's-club ambience. Featured entrees include an 18-oz. NY strip, fresh lobster, marinated veal chop, prime rib, and 6-oz. filet mignon, all cooked to order and served...

Address: 516 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77006

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Recipient of many rave reviews and much well-earned praise, Indika has taken Houston by storm. The airy, clean-lined restaurant, enlivened with sunny hues, attracts a wide range of folks entranced by a menu that combines Texas ingredients and Indian spices and preparations. Kudos go to salmon tikka, duck tandoori,...

Address: 5109 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

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Eat inside or outside at this rustic BBQ shack, where brisket sandwiches, smoked duck and smoked chicken draw lunch crowds from all around the West University area. Be sure to have your game plan set as you make your way through the cafeteria-style line, because you'll have far too many choices to make once you get to...

Address: 2414 University Blvd, Rice Village Arcade, Houston, TX 77005

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Although sushi is readily available nowadays (even at the supermarket), authenticity is often elusive. Not so at Kubo's. They create Japanese sushi, not an Americanized version. As a result, quality and preparation are more stringent, and nigiri, maki, and sashimi are practically without parallel. Even basics like...