Top 20 in Houston, TX by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Houston, Texas, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. Lankford Grocery & Market — Burger joint on Dennis Street in Midtown.
2. Hugo's — Mexican restaurant on Westheimer Road in Montrose.
3. Lucille's — Southern restaurant on La Branch Street in the Museum District.
4. Gatlin's BBQ — Barbecue restaurant on Ella Boulevard in Oak Forest.
5. Huynh Restaurant — Vietnamese restaurant on St Emanuel Street in EaDo serving traditional dishes.
6. Agora — Greek café and bar on Westheimer Road in Montrose.
7. Blacksmith — Coffee shop on Westheimer Road in Montrose.
8. Anvil Bar & Refuge — Casual Montrose cocktail bar on Westheimer Road in a modern industrial building, with no reservations.
9. Warren's Inn — Bar on Travis Street, downtown.
10. La Carafe — Wine bar on Congress Avenue in Market Square.
11. Saint Arnold Brewing Company — Brewery on Lyons Avenue with a beer hall, events and festivals.
12. 8th Wonder Brewery — Brewery and taproom on Dallas Street in EaDo.
13. Eureka Heights Brew Co — Brewery and taproom on West 18th Street in the Heights.
14. Kaboom Books — Used bookstore on Houston Avenue in Woodland Heights, open every day from noon to 6pm.
15. Brazos Bookstore — Independent bookstore on Bissonnet Street.
16. Murder by the Book — Mystery bookstore on Bissonnet Street.
17. Sig's Lagoon — Midtown vinyl record shop on Main Street.
18. Coltivare — Heights neighborhood restaurant on White Oak Drive serving rustic Italian food, fresh pasta and seasonal cocktails.
19. Rainbow Lodge — Wild game and seafood restaurant in a log house on Ella Boulevard.
20. Moon Tower Inn — Beer garden with wild game hot dogs on Canal Street in EaDo.

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