Best Authentic Restaurants in Southwest

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1. Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston

4.4

Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Stafford

Booked 26 times today

Avenida Brazil is a local traditional Brazilian steakhouse. Our gaucho chefs expertly grill and offer you continuous table side service. We invite you to enjoy the delicious preparations of our gaucho chefs along with our gourmet salad bar, hot side dishes, and extensive wine list. We invite you to come join us, sit back and relax.

2. Bistro Le Cep

4.6

Exceptional(1010)

Price: Moderate

• French • Westchase

Booked 4 times today

Bistro Le Cep is a genuine French restaurant in Houston. It's described as 'non-pretentious' and 'country-style' by reviewers. The food is praised for being 'excellent', 'authentic', and 'traditional'. The atmosphere is also frequently described as 'cozy', 'relaxing', and 'conducive to conversation'. It's the perfect place for a 'special dinner out in an authentic French restaurant' with 'something for every palate'.

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3. Saldivia's South American Grill

4.6

Exceptional(130)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Westchase

Booked 3 times today

Saldivia's South American Grill is a family run restaurant that specializes in Uruguay & Argentina-style grilled steaks, chicken and seafood. Featuring South American wines and a neighborhood atmosphere.

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4. Gao's Crab - Houston

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Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 3 times today

Gao's Crab is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. We use fresh ingredients and unique cooking techniques to serve authentic Chinese for lunch and dinner. Every bite is packed with happiness. Whether you're here for sizzling BBQ or fresh, flavorful seafood, we'll make sure you feel the warmth and comfort of home. Come join us with your family and friends for a delightful time together!老高烧烤和手抓海鲜，就是那种让您感觉像在家一样舒适的地方。我们的食材新鲜，烹饪手法独特，让每一口都是满满的幸福味道。不管您是来品尝热气腾腾的烧烤，还是享用新鲜的手抓海鲜，我们都会让您感受到家的温暖和舒适。欢迎您和您的家人朋友一起来，让我们一同度过愉快的时光！

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5. Gao’s Kabob - Houston

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5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Chinatown

Booked 1 time today

Gao's BBQ is the kind of place that makes you feel right at home. We use fresh ingredients and unique cooking techniques to serve authentic Chinese for lunch and dinner. Every bite is packed with happiness. Whether you're here for sizzling BBQ or fresh, flavorful seafood, we'll make sure you feel the warmth and comfort of home. Come join us with your family and friends for a delightful time together!老高烧烤和手抓海鲜，就是那种让您感觉像在家一样舒适的地方。我们的食材新鲜，烹饪手法独特，让每一口都是满满的幸福味道。不管您是来品尝热气腾腾的烧烤，还是享用新鲜的手抓海鲜，我们都会让您感受到家的温暖和舒适。欢迎您和您的家人朋友一起来，让我们一同度过愉快的时光！

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6. Haze Restaurant + Lounge

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5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • West Side

As a premium Canadian brand now open in Houston, we bring with us a tradition of excellence and a commitment to unforgettable experiences. Here, you’ll find not just meals, but celebrations of culinary artistry, set in a space where every detail is curated for sophistication. Join us for a taste of luxury, and let us make each visit a memorable part of your journey.We are 100% zabiha halal, serving mouth-watering meals such as premium steaks, authentic Canadian poutine, and other global comfort food. We also serve premium and unique hookahs and offer game rentals on site. We offer smoke-free sections for non-smoking patrons and families. Watch your favourite games on our big-screen TV, or sit back and relax during those late loungey nights. There is something for everyone at Haze. See you soon!

7. Ocean Palace

4.8

Exceptional(10)

Price: Moderate

• Dim Sum • Westchase

Located in the heart of Chinatown at the Hong Kong City Mall, Ocean Palace is a two-story restaurant with 38,000 sqft serving chinese seafood and dim sum. Recently renovated and modernized in late 2018, Ocean Palace’s main dining floor holds over 65 tables. The second floor is used for banquets, weddings, and parties with a capacity for 500 guests.Ocean Palace serves dim sum all day from 10am – 10pm and has the largest variety of dim sum in Houston. On the weekends, traditional rolling carts of dim sum are paraded through the dining room with steamed and fried vareties for you to choose from.Ocean Palace is also known for a large selection of live seafood sourced from all over the USA in our open live seafood holding tanks. Some live seafood include king crab from Alaska, Pacific dungeness crab, spot prawns, Maine lobsters, razor clams, manila clams, surf clams, geoduck, scallops, and abalone. Live fish is also offered and include tilapia, hard head, cabezon, a

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8. Rio Ranch Steakhouse

3.9

Excellent(249)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • West Side

Welcome to Rio Ranch, Texas! We invite you to enjoy our one of a kind Cowboy Cuisine featuring Mesquite Grilled Steaks and Seafood. From our scrumptious Sunday Breakfast Brunch to our private dining rooms, Rio Ranch has something for everyone. Rio Ranch is perfect for business dinners, family celebrations, romantic dinners or just a casual get together.We feature a full service bar, patio dining, a romantic fireplace and cowboy hospitality and service.

9. Emporio

4.3

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • West Side

Booked 1 time today

Today we are the "Emporio Grill and Green", a versatile restaurant that offers many styles of dishes, ranging from traditional Brazilian cuisine that includes juicy meats, stroganoff, seafood “muquecas” and feijoada to nutritious healthy meals and salad bowls.For over 20 years we have served Houston as one of the most authentic Brazilian restaurants. As we expanded over the years, so has our clientele. To better serve our clients with diverse backgrounds, tastes, and lifestyles, we have transitioned to offer a greater variety of meal options. Come try our delicious menu options and also enjoy our live music performers

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10. Rumi's Kitchen - Houston

4.8

Exceptional(732)

Price: Expensive

• Persian • Galleria / Uptown

Booked 105 times today

The premier destination for Persian Cuisine in Uptown Houston.

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lawrence
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My wife and I had the most outstanding dinner tonight. The service was first class! From the welcome when we arrived to the end of the evening and everything in-between was incredible. Dinner was delicious, our steaks cooked to perfection and everything was delicious. We look forward to a repeat soon! Highly recommended!!
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Bistro Le CepPrice: Moderate• French• Westchase
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4.6
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Anibal
Houston •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
Delicious food, good service, pleasant atmosphere. Price was OK for its value. Thanks
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Saldivia's South American GrillPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Westchase
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4.6
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Claudia
Houston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 Nov 2024
We had a wonderful time at Thanksgiving! We've been coming to Avenida Brazil every year since we moved here 4 years ago. Being Brazilian-American for more than 32 in another state, we heve always looked for different Brazilian BBQ/ Churrascarias/ Restaurants in all State we visit, and Avenida Brazil in Stafford is definitively The Top #1 - Best for our Family of 5 & Friends, compared to any other restaurants, ever! Too much to list here! We are so THANKFUL for all your awesome services & delicious Fooooood!! We can't wait to come back... Yammy! Have a Blessed Christmas & 2025 y'all! Obrigada!
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Avenida Brazil - Southwest HoustonPrice: Very Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Stafford
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4.4

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Avenida Brazil - Southwest Houston

2. Bistro Le Cep

3. Saldivia's South American Grill

4. Gao's Crab - Houston

5. Gao’s Kabob - Houston

6. Haze Restaurant + Lounge

7. Ocean Palace

8. Rio Ranch Steakhouse

9. Emporio

10. Rumi's Kitchen - Houston

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