The Best Restaurants In Rice Village, Houston

Local Foods is at the same time eclectic and traditional, like taking your hometown deli on a trip around the world. The gourmet sandwich shop is decorated in a clean, practical midcentury style, with clusters of lamps and brightly colored furniture that add a creative touch. Their menu is simple and down to earth, as the seemingly small selection lets the dishes shine for their delicious simplicity. Favorites include the crunchy chicken, a pretzel bun sandwich with a potato chip and nut mix that makes it worth its name. The sides are nothing short of imaginative, while the beverage menu includes a good selection of Texas wines.

This restaurant was made for romantic, decadent evening dates. The menu, which is written on boards along the wall, can change during the day but always includes flavorful French classics. The savory escargots are worth a second order, and the daily quiche is always a delightful surprise. Flank steak has never been more tender. Ask for the wine list – or maybe view it online beforehand – as you may have trouble choosing among 600+ wines by the bottle or glass.

Located right in the middle of the Rice Village bar circuit is Yo Yo’s, a hot dog stand that begins serving at 9 pm, only on weekends. You may be tempted to skip because of the line, but you shouldn’t. The line moves fast as hot dogs are served with impressive speed, at $4 a pop. What is also remarkable is the amount of toppings available: there’s cream cheese, spicy ketchup and crunchy fried onions, among many others. Definitely make this a stop after an evening of drinks in the Village.