The Breakfast Klub
This may well be the most famous breakfast joint in all of Houston, and for good reason. With down-home specialties such as Katfish & Grits, Wings & Waffle and Green Eggs & Ham, the masses keep coming back for more. If there is a line, don't worry---the expert wait staff keeps things rolling fast at this midtown favorite.
The Breakfast Klub
3711 Travis St.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 528-8561
thebreakfastklub.com
Mai's
Mai's owner Mai Thi Nguyen's parents opened the first Vietnamese restaurant in Houston back in 1975. The current incarnation of the restaurant draws a heavy following of students, artists and workers from the nearby medical center. The most popular dishes are the vermicelli noodle bowls, which come with your choice of meat and are topped with fresh onions, chives and peanuts. Other popular menu items include the Ga Nuong Xa (Vietnamese chicken fajitas) and Bo Luc Lac (a traditional garlic beef dish.)
Mai's
3403 Milam St.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 520-7684
maisrestauranttx.com
Ibiza
Ibiza is a moderately priced midtown Houston establishment specializing in Spanish cuisine. Popular dishes include the local redfish chili pepper crusted with roasted garlic and smoked bacon butter, braised Arkansas rabbit with Dijon mustard and pancetta, Texas all-natural strip steak with Cabrales cheese sauce, and duck comfit with Texas lady cream pies. Ibiza also offers an extensive list of boutique red wines and a delicious dessert menu.
Ibiza
2450 Louisiana St.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 524-0004
ibizafoodandwinebar.com
Reef
Bon Appetit magazine named Reef the No. 1 seafood restaurant in the United States in December 2008. They specialize in seafood with influences from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Gulf Coast. Specialties of the house include grilled amberjack, seared tripletail, redfish on the half shell with fried macaroni and cheese, and roasted grouper with corn pudding. All of this is served up in a lively, casual atmosphere. Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends.
Reef
2800 Travis St.
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 526-8282
reefhouston.com
Farrago
Farrago was one of the first restaurants to open in 2000 once Houston's midtown area had undergone its major renovation. They specialize in fine dining in a decidedly urban atmosphere, with a mixture of classical American and international cuisine. Some of Farrago's most beloved dishes include Greek pizza, Vietnamese salad, fish and chips and parmesan encrusted pork tenderloin.
Farrago
318 Gray St.
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 523-6404
farragohouston.com
