Explore the best of Houston’s food and dining scene. From restaurant openings and chef news to neighborhood favorites, culinary events, bar guides, and must-try dishes, this section highlights everything happening across the city’s vibrant dining landscape. Whether you’re looking for new hotspots or longtime classics, Houston.com keeps you updated on where to eat, drink, and explore.
Houston Chronicle critic Bao Ong highlights standout dishes from across the city, showcasing Houston’s vibrant culinary energy this January.
A new federal summer meal program could help thousands of Houston-area kids, but Texas has yet to opt in. Advocates are pushing state leaders to reconsider.
Chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi unveils an intimate six-seat omakase restaurant in Houston, offering a rare, immersive dining experience built around seasonality and technique.
A wave of new restaurants is set to elevate Houston’s dining scene in 2026, bringing fresh concepts, major chef debuts, and exciting expansions across the city.
Houston restaurants are rolling out smaller-portion menus as more diners using GLP-1 medications seek lighter meal options.
Houston’s legendary pitmasters from CorkScrew BBQ and Ray’s Real Pit BBQ Shack share the craft, culture, and passion behind their smoky success.
A winter storm can threaten food safety during power outages. Here’s how Houston residents can keep groceries safe until the lights come back on.
Power outages can put your food at risk. Here's how Houston residents can keep groceries safe longer and know when it's time to throw items away.
A Houston steakhouse has earned a top national ranking, landing second place on a prestigious list of the best restaurants in the U.S.
A Montrose restaurant is shutting down after one year, marking another shift in Houston’s dynamic dining scene.