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OUR FAVORITE PICK

Goode Company Armadillo Palace 5015 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098

Goode Company Armadillo Palace offers a vibrant Texas-inspired dining experience with a spacious 4,000-square-foot dance hall, two bars, and three live music stages. The menu features a fusion of Southern and Mexican flavors, including dishes like spit-roasted chicken, heritage pork chop, and the Kenedy Ranch Carne Discada, a South Texas vaquero-inspired stew. Guests can enjoy the lively atmosphere with live Texas music several days a week, making it a popular spot for both dining and entertainment.

ANOTHER FAVORITE

Taste of Texas 10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024

Taste of Texas is a family-owned steakhouse renowned for its Texas hospitality and exceptional dining experience. Established in 1977, it has become a Houston landmark, offering a menu featuring perfectly-aged Certified Angus Beef steaks, prime rib, and a variety of seafood and Texas specialties. The restaurant also boasts a museum-like atmosphere, showcasing Texas history artifacts, making it a unique destination for both dining and cultural enrichment.

Patio Bar & Outdoor Food Trucks

Kirby Ice House 3333 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098

Kirby Ice House Upper Kirby offers a lively atmosphere with a 35,000 sq. ft. outdoor patio and over 60 beers on tap. The venue features a rotating selection of food trucks and special events like Steak Night, serving ribeye, loaded baked potatoes, and smoked sausage. With games like cornhole, multiple high-definition TVs, and a relaxed, social vibe, it’s a go-to spot for dining, drinks, and entertainment.

Family Run Tex-Mex Spot

El Tiempo Cantina 6100 Westheimer Rd Suite 100, Houston, TX 77057

El Tiempo Cantina offers a vibrant Tex-Mex dining experience with a spacious interior and a lively bar area. The menu features a variety of dishes, including sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, and tacos, all made from scratch using generations-old family recipes. Guests can enjoy their meals in a festive atmosphere, complete with colorful decor and friendly service.

Upscale Garden Cafe

Tiny Boxwoods 3614 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77027

Tiny Boxwoods is a relaxed, garden-sided dining destination that blends rustic charm with modern freshness. Their menu is light but satisfying — fresh berries & cream, roasted salmon Provençal, wood-oven pizzas, breakfast favorites, pastries, unique cocktails, and lots of handmade touches. The atmosphere is tranquil yet vibrant: plenty of natural light, leafy surroundings, both indoor and patio seating, and a sense that time slows down just enough for a really good brunch or dinner.

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5 MINUTES AWAY Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores

The natural beauty of Florida sunsets, fish and manatees frolicking in the bay and an extraordinary tree canopy combined with cultural and academic offerings to create a true neighborhood lifestyle.

Rico’s Pizzeria And Pasta House caret-down

Casual eatery turning out pizza, salads, subs & other Italian fare in a no-frills setting.

Sunnyside Cafe caret-down

Down-home breakfast & lunch destination with cozy seating & health-conscious & vegan

Leaf & Lentil caret-down

 

Fresh and constantly changing Vegan menu, including gluten-free options, tasty desserts, and a kids’ menu – in the heart of Sarasota.

The Ringling Grillroom caret-down

Soaring, contemporary museum restaurant offering modern American cuisine & a scenic patio.

https://www.theringlinggrillroom.com/

Wicked Cantina Sarasota caret-down

Modern, laid-back restaurant & happy-hour spot offering familiar Mexican grub, burgers & margaritas.

http://www.wickedcantina.com/

Captain Brian’s Seafood Market & Restaurant caret-down

Laid-back spot offering grouper, jumbo shrimp, lobsters & other seafood, plus a salad bar & market.

CUTE HIDDEN GEM

WHITNEY’S LBK 6990 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE LONGBOAT KEY, FLORIDA 34228

Whitney’s, a new restaurant and bodega, opened earlier this week on Longboat Key’s north end, at the corner of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street. It sits right across the street from a public beach access point, perfect for attracting beachgoers who are hungry after a day in the sun.