Houston is kicking off the new year with a plethora of exciting new restaurants, from health-conscious eateries to sushi spots and Tex-Mex favorites. Whether you’re a foodie or just looking for a new place to grab a bite, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant city.<\/p>\n
For those looking to stick to their fitness goals, Honest Mary’s is a great option. This Austin-born fast-casual restaurant has opened its Houston outpost in River Oaks, offering customizable bowls with green or grain bases, vegetables, toppings, sauces, and proteins. Their menu features six different bowls, including a poke-inspired version, seasonal lemon basil chicken, and honey mustard chicken. Sipping broths, like chicken or seaweed and mushroom, are also available.<\/p>\n
One of Houston’s most beloved barbecue spots has launched a second location in the Heights, smoking up the Texas Trinity\u2014brisket, pork ribs, and homemade sausage\u2014alongside newer additions thanks to its whole-hog cookers. Additionally, Candente, a Michelin-recommended Tex-Mex restaurant, has opened its second location in Bellaire, offering the same menu as its Montrose flagship, including creamy chile con queso, bright ceviches, fajitas, and carnitas.<\/p>\n
Comma Hospitality has welcomed diners to its newest space, Oru, in the Heights. This 24-seat hinoki (sushi counter) takes an \u00e0 la carte approach to Japanese dining, with a delightful trout roe served with savory taiyaki (fish-shaped cakes), a Wagyu lumpia that channels beef Wellington, and nigiri choices like amberjack, bluefin tuna, and scallop.<\/p>\n
Jonathan’s the Rub has opened its fourth location in Bridgeland, offering American fare, including steaks, seafood, and pastas, alongside a selection of cocktails, rotating draft beers, and wine. Trill Burgers, a smashburger sensation, has also opened a third location in Missouri City, flipping signatures like its OG burger, vegan options, fries, and Trill lemonade.<\/p>\n
Several new restaurants are set to open in the coming months, including Caf\u00e9 Feuillette, a French bakery-caf\u00e9 in River Oaks; Exilio Latin Flair, a Central America\u2013focused restaurant in Montrose; and Home Slice Pizza, an Austin-based pizza joint expanding to the Heights. iWok, a fast-casual Asian concept using robotic woks, is also set to open its first Houston location, with four area locations planned for the first half of the year.<\/p>\n
The Perch, a rooftop restaurant and bar, is set to open in Downtown’s JW Marriott Houston, featuring a menu of seasonal and local flavors. Shredders, a chef-driven delivery pizza concept, is expected to open later this month, offering nostalgic New York\u2013style pizza made with homemade dough. Yuma, a Brazilian- and Cuban-inspired sandwich concept, is opening its first brick-and-mortar in the Washington Corridor, serving sandwiches that draw inspiration from Brazil, the Caribbean, and Houston.<\/p>\n
With so many new restaurants opening in Houston, there’s never been a better time to explore the city’s vibrant food scene. From health-conscious options to sushi spots and Tex-Mex favorites, there’s something for every taste and preference. Whether you’re a longtime Houstonian or just visiting, be sure to check out these exciting new additions and experience all that the city has to offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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