Midtown Houston

Seafood in Midtown Houston: Gulf oysters at Brennan's, late-night soft-shell crab at Mai's, catfish and grits, crawfish dip, ceviche and sushi. 8 picks.

Nine Asian restaurants in Midtown Houston, from Mai's 3 a.m. pho and Sichuan at Spicy Girl to Southern Thai stir-fries and a ramen-and-KBBQ building.

The best happy hours in Midtown Houston: $1.50 Gulf oysters at Winnie's, $3 frozen margaritas, Brennan's 25-cent martinis and a Red Line bar crawl.

The best patio restaurants and bars in Midtown Houston: hammocks at Axelrad, a dog-friendly rail-side patio, a rooftop, a courtyard, and a Saturday route.

The best burgers in Midtown Houston, from Lankford's legendary stuffed burgers to smash patties at Winnie's, with a walk-and-eat route on Bagby.

Best breakfast in Midtown Houston: 8 verified spots for tacos, kolaches, and diner classics, from Travis Street to West Alabama.

Eight open BBQ joints in Houston's inner-loop arc from EaDo through Midtown, Montrose, and Upper Kirby to Third Ward. Brisket, ribs, and smoked links.

The best Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Midtown Houston, from a legendary wrestler's family recipes to late-night birria and Mexico City street tacos.

Plan a date night in Midtown Houston: Creole at Brennan's, Portuguese wine at Ōporto, jazz at Red Cat, a 1920s wine bar and a free park walk.

Coffee shops in Midtown Houston: an on-site roaster, Ethiopian coffee, a cafe inside a 1939 Sears, late crepes, a 4:30 a.m. drive-thru, and a coffee crawl.

The best bars in Midtown Houston: hammocks at Axelrad, turtle races, a 25-cent martini, wine in an old dry cleaner's, rooftop views and live jazz.

Where to brunch in Midtown Houston, from Brennan's Sunday jazz brunch to The Breakfast Klub, with reservation tips, patios and a Sunday route.