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An upper-scale restaurant that serves food from South America, the Americas is decorated in a rain forest motif and is considered one of Houston’s best restaurants. One of the specialties here is the grilled tenderloin and the 'chileno' which is a broiled Chilean sea bass served with sweet corn and bread. A live band plays and it is open for both lunch and dinner.

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Americas

An upper-scale restaurant that serves food from South America, the Americas is decorated in a rain forest motif and is considered one of Houston’s best restaurants.

Brennan's of Houston

Offering courtyard view, Brennan’s specializes in Creole Cuisine, with a special emphasis on seafood and steaks. The decor is elegant and the service excellent. Specialties include rouxless and turtle soup.

Del Frisco Steak House

Del Frisco specializes in American and Mexican cuisine, with a special emphasis on steaks. Open for dinner, closed on Sundays.

Maxim's

Maxim’s specializes in continental and French cuisine. The atmosphere is enhanced by a piano bar and is characterized by an elegant feel.

Le Cafe Royal

Le Café Royal is an upscale restaurant specializing in American cuisine. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and reservation are accepted but not required.

17

Under the guidance of the current chef, Ryan Pera, the kitchen at 17 churns out mouth-watering dishes such as the Pan Roasted Chicken or Steak.

Achille's

Achille’s features live music and Italian cuisine, and is open for lunch and dinner. Children’s menu available.

Baich's Bar and Grill

Featuring live jazz, Baich’s Bar and Grill offers American food, with an emphasis on burgers. Reservation suggested, but not required. Open for lunch and dinner.

Estancia Grill

A combination of Italian and tropical architecture, Estancia Grill offers South American and International cuisine. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant also offers live music on weekends.

Armando's

Amongst the delicious dishes on offer are the magnificent ceviche, sublime grilled snapper and the signature queso flameado.

La Strada

This Italian restaurant is quite popular with the locals and extremely busy during lunch hours. It serves an array of excellent pasta dishes along with many other specialties.

Al Bashsa Lebanese Cuisine

Al-Basha Lebanese Cuisine offers Lebanese dishes at great prices. Open for lunch and dinner.

Barbecue Inn

Barbecue Inn specializes in American cuisine: barbecue, seafood, and steaks. Open for lunch and dinner.

Campioni's

Open for lunch and dinner, Campioni’s specializes in Italian cuisine. Reservation necessary for groups.

Cheesecake Factory

Open for lunch and dinner, the Cheesecake Factory offers a variety of different foods, with an emphasis placed on desserts: cheesecakes of all kinds.

Beaver's

This barbecue place is run by Chef Monica Pope and dishes include spicy mince lamb wraps with dried fruit and almonds; fried pepperoncini stuffed with cream cheese and smoked all-natural brisket.

Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Del Pueblo offers authentic Mexican cuisine.

Claddagh

Specializing in European and Irish cuisine, Claddagh is open for lunch and dinner. Address: 5757 Westheimer Road #105, Houston TX 77057 Telephone: +1 713 789 4858 Type: European, Irish

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