Steak Houses in Houston

Located on the southeast coast of Texas, Houston is the largest city in Texas and the fourth-largest city in the United States according to the 2008 U.S. Census estimate. The greater Houston area has many recreational and cultural attractions including the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, the Houston Zoo and more than 300 parks. Local activities include boating, canoeing and kayaking at Spring Creek; hunting and fishing the bayou; and biking and hiking in the many area parks and green spaces.

Brenner's Steakhouse

A Houston tradition since 1936, Brenner's received a new lease on life in 2003 when it was acquired by new owners. The Brenner's menu includes such classics as wedge salad, French onion soup and filet mignon, along with more unique offerings like veal crowned with a fried egg. The remodeled historic home is decorated in a 1950s-era country-club style. You can view the backyard garden, fountains, and mini waterfalls from the picture windows.

Brenner's Steakhouse
10911 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 465-2901
brennerssteakhouse.com

The Capital Grille

Located just two blocks from the Galleria, the Capital Grille is decorated with mahogany, plush leather and copper, giving the interior a luxurious club-like atmosphere. The Capital Grille serves dry-aged steak, veal chop and citrus glazed salmon. Other menu items include broiled fresh lobster, shrimp cocktail and prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with vine ripe tomatoes. Side offerings include a decadent lobster mac 'n' cheese, Vidalia onion rings and Parmesan truffle fries. Ice cream is made in-house, while other desserts include creme brulee, flourless chocolate espresso cake and fresh berries in vanilla cream.

The Capital Grille
5365 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 623-4600
thecapitalgrille.com

Frank's Chop House

For a more casual dining experience, travel a few blocks down Westheimer Road to Frank's Chop House. Locally owned, Frank's Chop House serves grass-fed beef, veal and gulf coast seafood in an elegant, wood-paneled setting. In addition to several cuts of Angus grass-fed beef, entrees include maple brined double-bone pork chop, grilled veal chop and seared yellow fin tuna steak.

Frank's Chop House
3736 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 572-8600
frankschophouse.com

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Article Written By Jennifer Maxwell

Jennifer Maxwell is a North Carolina based writer. She received her bachelor's degree from UNC-Greensboro, and has taken master's level courses at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. With 10 years of professional writing experience, she has written on topics ranging from energy to entertainment, religion to travel. Her work has appeared on Eclecticcuts.com, CollegePress.com, as well as in regional print publications.

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