Food & Dining

A look ahead at the most anticipated restaurants opening in Houston in 2026, from chef-driven concepts to major expansions.

Houston restaurants are offering smaller-portion menus as demand rises from diners using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Meet the pitmasters behind CorkScrew BBQ and Ray’s Real Pit BBQ Shack. Learn how these Houston icons keep the city’s barbecue culture thriving.

Learn how Houston residents can keep food safe during winter storm power outages with expert tips on refrigeration, freezing, and food safety.

Learn how Houston residents can keep food safe longer during power outages and know when to throw items out.

A Montrose restaurant is closing after just one year, marking another shift in Houston’s dynamic and competitive dining scene.

A Michelin-recognized Houston barbecue favorite has opened a retro-inspired second location, bringing classic smoked meats and new flavors to the city.

A well-known Texas pitmaster is launching a new restaurant concept in Houston’s Spring Branch, adding fresh flavor to the city's barbecue scene.

ABC13’s Share Your Holidays campaign helped the Houston Food Bank provide 1.1 million meals. Here’s how the annual effort supports families across Houston.

A new robot-powered Asian fusion restaurant is opening in Houston, bringing automation to the fast-casual dining scene.

Chef Chris Shepherd picks Boo's Burgers on Navigation Boulevard and Tookie's in Kemah, open since 1975, on KPRC 2's Eat Like a Local.

Eat Drink HTX celebrates five years of supporting local restaurants while raising funds for the Houston Food Bank, bringing food lovers together for a delicious cause.

Houston unveils a new sustainability-focused hospitality program, preparing local hotels and restaurants for World Cup visitors while cutting waste and boosting eco-friendly dining.

Shiner has launched a non-alcoholic version of its iconic beer, offering Houston drinkers a lighter option without losing the classic flavor.

Two Houston restaurants—Jūn and Latuli—are blending global flavors with Gulf Coast creativity, offering diners a fresh take on coastal cuisine.

A new food pyramid that places meat and dairy front and center is raising eyebrows across Houston’s food and health communities.

From burgers to dumplings and Italian cuisine, Houston’s dining scene welcomed 14 new spots in December. Here’s a look at what opened and where to try next.

Boo's Burgers, Camaraderie, Chardon, Hypsi, Late August, Zaranda and five more: the 11 restaurants that defined Houston's 2025, and the dish each was cited for.

Houston chefs reveal the dishes that bring them comfort, from homestyle classics to nostalgic bites Houstonians will love.

A well-known Houston culinary couple is preparing for a move overseas, marking a major change for the city's food scene.

Explore Houston’s best food, arts, and entertainment happenings from January 5 to 8, including budget‑friendly bites and local events across the city.

Find the best healthy restaurants in Houston. We rank 11 clean-eating spots with addresses, neighborhoods, and signature dishes. Plan your next meal today.

Trill Burgers secures a major courtroom win, ending a heated legal fight and solidifying its future in Houston’s booming food landscape.

Start New Year’s Day 2026 deliciously with these Houston restaurants keeping their doors open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.