The best restaurants in Baytown
137 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Postino Montrose
RestaurantsPostino Montrose is your move when you want an easy hang with excellent bruschetta boards, snacky things, salads, and paninis, plus a solid…
Postino Montrose
RestaurantsThe Patio At The Pit Room
RestaurantsThis week, skip the couch and slide into The Patio At The Pit Room, where you can haul over Pit Room BBQ, settle into the Montrose patio,…
The Patio At The Pit Room
RestaurantsL'Patron Food Truck
RestaurantsWhether your week needs melty quesabirria with dunkable consomé or something extra like birria ramen, L'Patron Food Truck has that legit…
L'Patron Food Truck
RestaurantsKing's BBQ
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 2006, King's BBQ turns out classic, juicy smoked meats and crowd-pleasing sides that taste like a backyard cookout…
King's BBQ
RestaurantsThe Pit Room
RestaurantsCraving real deal Central Texas-style BBQ with that black pepper, smoke, love thing going on, no sauced meats unless you ask. The Pit Room…
The Pit Room
RestaurantsSomeburger
RestaurantsSomeburger has been serving traditional Texan burgers since 1955, hand cutting fries and produce daily, plus those old-school, hand-dipped…
Someburger
RestaurantsPho Now
RestaurantsPho Now brings authentically Vietnamese comfort with rich pho, Fresh Spring Rolls, Banh Mi, grilled specialties, and Bo Lu Lac. Swing by…
Pho Now
RestaurantsFamous Dave's
RestaurantsWhether you're dodging the stove or feeding a crowd, Famous Dave's brings the smoke with to-go barbecue and legit catering that makes…
Famous Dave's
RestaurantsRodeo Goat
RestaurantsCasual joint offering inventive variations on house-ground burgers and a lengthy craft-beer lineup, with takeout options.
Rodeo Goat
RestaurantsPho Saigon
RestaurantsInformal eatery serving a variety of beef noodle soups (pho) & other classic Vietnamese fare.
Pho Saigon
RestaurantsCiccio's Pasta
RestaurantsCasual eatery offering small plates and Italian dishes such as chicken alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, and fried cheese.
Ciccio's Pasta
RestaurantsAiri Ramen Baytown
RestaurantsCasual, cozy, immaculately decorated, and small restaurant offering Japanese cuisine.
Airi Ramen Baytown
RestaurantsARTISTRY
RestaurantsCozy spot serving fresh salads, paninis and other casual bites from a scratch-cook kitchen.
ARTISTRY
RestaurantsCafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual dining room serving classic grilled chicken kabobs plus other Mediterranean delicacies.
Cafe Petra Greek & Lebanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsSorrento
RestaurantsCreative Italian dishes in an elegant interior with muraled walls & live piano, plus Sunday brunch.
Sorrento
RestaurantsRicardo's Mexican Grill
RestaurantsCasual venue for breakfast or lunch plates such as tacos and enchiladas, plus coffee drinks.
Ricardo's Mexican Grill
RestaurantsO'Neals on the Water
RestaurantsRoomy hangout with sports on TV featuring cocktails, beer & bar food, plus water views & live music.
O'Neals on the Water
RestaurantsThick & Juicy Burgers
RestaurantsCasual joint known for burgers, some seasoned, plus fries, onion rings and sweet-potato tater tots.
Thick & Juicy Burgers
RestaurantsPinball Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual spot with a retro vibe, known for pizza and pinball machines.
Pinball Pizzeria
RestaurantsStuff'd Wings
RestaurantsDown-to-earth fast-food joint dishing up fried chicken wings with a choice of sauces.
Stuff'd Wings
RestaurantsLien's Viet Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery for pho, boba and banh mi sandwiches, plus rice bowls.
Lien's Viet Kitchen
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsMagdalena’s
RestaurantsPizza and other Italian dishes are served in a comfortable family-owned eatery.
Magdalena’s
RestaurantsR & K Barbecue
RestaurantsNo-frills BBQ restaurant with functional decor & a menu of smoked-meat platters, sandwiches & sides.
R & K Barbecue
RestaurantsRicky's Thick N' Juicy Burgers
RestaurantsDown-to-earth joint featuring gourmet burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs & more, plus daily breakfast.
Ricky's Thick N' Juicy Burgers
RestaurantsLuigi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & gelato, in a relaxed space.
Luigi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPho Dien
RestaurantsVietnamese noodle house with a casual ambiance & a selection of bubble teas.
Pho Dien
RestaurantsElliot's Table
RestaurantsElevated regional American fare plus local desserts served in a rustic-chic space.
Elliot's Table
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsNettBar
RestaurantsDog-friendly hangout in a historic building offering craft beers, cocktails, games & a patio.
NettBar
RestaurantsWings N Go
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving up wings and other bar bites, plus happy hour drinks.
Wings N Go
RestaurantsPappas Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsLong-standing chain dishing up Texas-style smoked meats & sides in a relaxed counter-serve setting.
Pappas Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsBlack Bear Diner Baytown
RestaurantsEasygoing chain serving familiar all-day comfort food & desserts in a woodsy setting.
Black Bear Diner Baytown
RestaurantsMOD Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve, industrial-chic chain restaurant known for build-your-own pizzas.
MOD Pizza
RestaurantsBrookstreet Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving brisket, turkey, and other hickory-smoked meats, plus breakfast tacos.
Brookstreet Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsFrenchies
RestaurantsItalian spot with counter-serve lunches & sit-down dinners has space-centric decor (NASA is nearby).
Frenchies
RestaurantsKatami
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant offering sushi, wagyu, and sake in a stylish setting.
Katami
Restaurants5Kinokawa
RestaurantsIntimate restaurant with an omakase menu of Japanese dishes crafted with seasonal ingredients.
5Kinokawa
RestaurantsThe Annie
RestaurantsBustling bar & eatery for classic drinks & American-Southwestern eats in an ornate dining room.
The Annie
RestaurantsPinkerton's Barbecue
RestaurantsTexas-style brisket and ribs, plus sides and cobbler, dished up in a classic setting with rustic decor.
Pinkerton's Barbecue
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual, chicken fast food chain featuring fried tenders, sliders and sandwiches as well as Mac and Cheese for kids.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsJ.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsPho, egg coffee, and other Vietnamese favorites served in an informal setting with a bar.
J.A.M Viet Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsNorth Italia
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian restaurant serving scratch dishes from pizza to pasta and meatballs, as well as housemade cocktails and craft beers.
North Italia
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsEl Paisa Express, LLC
RestaurantsCasual eatery cooking up popular breakfast and lunch dishes inspired by Mexican traditions.
El Paisa Express, LLC
RestaurantsFrank's Pizza
RestaurantsGiant, foldable slices of New York-style thin crust pizza (or whole pies) available late night.
Frank's Pizza
RestaurantsCitizen of Montrose
RestaurantsBrunch-focused eats featuring classic favorites with a creative twist served in casual surroundings at this restaurant and bar.
Citizen of Montrose
RestaurantsSushi Koi
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring sushi rolls, hibachi steaks and udon noodles, along with beer and wine.
Sushi Koi
RestaurantsCOPA Sips & Latin Tapas
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving fusion Latin tapas and empanadas in Vintage Park, plus drinks.
COPA Sips & Latin Tapas
RestaurantsBe Cool Be Calm Eats
RestaurantsHawaiian-inspired food truck featuring sweet and savory dishes.
Be Cool Be Calm Eats
RestaurantsFlossie's Barbecue
RestaurantsSmoked meats and baked potatoes highlight this eatery, but brisket is the star.
Flossie's Barbecue
RestaurantsThe Chef's Table
RestaurantsGlobal fare, including Indian, African, and French options, served in an upscale space with live music.
The Chef's Table
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving a menu of Spanish tapas with an emphasis on seafood, plus sangria.
Mi Luna Tapas Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsYummy Pho & Thai Bistro
RestaurantsCozy eateries serving traditional Vietnamese fare (including pho and banh mi) in a clean setting, plus Thai options.
Yummy Pho & Thai Bistro
RestaurantsThe Finn
RestaurantsEuropean-inspired, art deco food hall with casual, diverse dining options, bars & a cocktail lounge.
The Finn
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsAkashi
RestaurantsSpacious place for Japanese cuisine (such as sushi, nigiri) and Chinese fare such as orange chicken.
Akashi
RestaurantsGen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsLocal chain offering Korean BBQ grilled tableside & ban-chan in a trendy, modern setting.
Gen Korean BBQ House
RestaurantsTrue Food Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
True Food Kitchen
RestaurantsJINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks
RestaurantsPopular chain preparing slow-cooked ramen noodle dishes, plus buns, fried chicken, and sake.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Heights Waterworks
RestaurantsPizza Bella and pasta
RestaurantsCounter-serve fare, including NY-style pizza, wings, stromboli & subs, in a basic strip-mall venue.
Pizza Bella and pasta
RestaurantsRays Real Pit BBQ Shack
RestaurantsHickory-smoked meats & housemade sides & desserts plus seafood specials in a casual dining room.
Rays Real Pit BBQ Shack
RestaurantsHoot's Smokehouse
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ eatery smoking brisket, ribs, sausages and other meats, plus live music and catering.
Hoot's Smokehouse
RestaurantsBCN Taste & Tradition
RestaurantsSet in a 1920s home, this contemporary Spanish fine-dining spot presents classic Catalan flavors.
BCN Taste & Tradition
RestaurantsMustard Seed Tea Room
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for soups, sandwiches and light fare like chicken salad.
Mustard Seed Tea Room
RestaurantsGolden Chick
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried & roasted chicken, catfish & Southern-style sides.
Golden Chick
RestaurantsMamma Mia's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsFamily-owned Italian place serving pizza, pasta, subs & entrees for dine-in & takeout.
Mamma Mia's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsMAD
RestaurantsStriking & vibrant destination for innovative Spanish tapas & mains plus unique gin & tonics.
MAD
RestaurantsPrima Pasta Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery featuring homemade noodles, sauces and pizzas. Live music is offered in the evening along with delivery and catering.
Prima Pasta Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsBig City Wings- EaDo
RestaurantsPopular eatery featuring a variety of wings and other chicken dishes.
Big City Wings- EaDo
RestaurantsBrisket & Rice
RestaurantsCozy kitchen serving Texas-style barbecue fare such as brisket and ribs, along with Asian-inspired fried rice.
Brisket & Rice
RestaurantsKata Robata
RestaurantsSleek, contemporary space for innovative sushi & Japanese small plates such as Kobe beef skewers.
Kata Robata
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsGUARAPOLLO & MORE
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Mexican comfort food for lunch and dinner in a takeout-only format.
GUARAPOLLO & MORE
RestaurantsPizzitola’s Heritage BBQ
RestaurantsInstitution for BBQ classics, especially racks of ribs, chicken, sausage & down-home banana pudding.
Pizzitola’s Heritage BBQ
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsBayou City Wings
RestaurantsSports bar & eatery with specialty chicken wings & other pub grub, plus event nights.
Bayou City Wings
RestaurantsPotente
RestaurantsSwanky, modern destination serving locally sourced modern Italian cuisine plus wine & cocktails.
Potente
RestaurantsEmber & Greens
RestaurantsCasual restaurant/bar offering international cuisine, cocktails & weekend brunch, plus happy hours.
Ember & Greens
RestaurantsSaltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsInformal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.
Saltgrass Steak House
RestaurantsRoost
RestaurantsCozy bistro dishing up a diverse selection of creative New American dishes in a small, old house.
Roost
RestaurantsHibachi Grill & Buffet Restaurant
RestaurantsBuffet-style spot offering Japanese, Chinese & American food, with a cooked-to-order grill station.
Hibachi Grill & Buffet Restaurant
RestaurantsHuynh Restaurant
RestaurantsHomestyle Vietnamese fare such as spring rolls & rice plates with BYOB available for a fee.
Huynh Restaurant
RestaurantsUrban Bird Hot Chicken
RestaurantsVeteran-owned spot for Nashville hot chicken, including chicken and waffles, tenders, and sandwiches, with vegetarian options.
Urban Bird Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCentral Texas Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsLunch-only mom-&-pop barbecue joint with straightforward menu in close proximity to Hobby Airport.
Central Texas Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsDaily Gather
RestaurantsSpacious New American eatery serving classic dishes like deviled eggs and steak, plus cocktails and beer.
Daily Gather
RestaurantsPostino Heights
RestaurantsHip chain in a modern-chic space, specializing in Italian favorites and specialty bruschetta, plus wine.
Postino Heights
RestaurantsCheckers
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving made-to-order burgers, seasoned fries, shakes, and other quick eats.
Checkers
RestaurantsAkashi
RestaurantsStyle-conscious locale for Chinese & Japanese dishes, contemporary sushi rolls & lunch specials.
Akashi
RestaurantsPipeline Grill
RestaurantsServes a big selection of beers to go with country-style dinners, brick-oven pizzas & burgers.
Pipeline Grill
RestaurantsOsaka Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsJapanese restaurant featuring hibachi grill experiences along with an extensive selection of sushi.
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsShogun
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary eatery for sushi and sake, plus teppanyaki and hibachi menus.
Shogun
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Burger Vibe
RestaurantsNew York-style burgers, other comfort foods, and coffee served in a casual spot with a counter and a patio.
Burger Vibe
RestaurantsCicis Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.
Cicis Pizza
RestaurantsEmilia's Havana
RestaurantsCozy restaurant serving Cuban food and drinks in a space featuring a fountain and a speakeasy.
Emilia's Havana
RestaurantsSimply Pho
RestaurantsThis casual site offers familiar Vietnamese soups, rice plates, banh mi sandwiches & other dishes.
Simply Pho
RestaurantsD'Amico's Italian Market Cafe
RestaurantsLong-running Italian restaurant with an on-site market serving traditional dishes in a lively setting.
D'Amico's Italian Market Cafe
RestaurantsBurger Bodega
RestaurantsBurgers, fries, hot dogs and milkshakes meet at this bustling eatery known for smash-style burgers.
Burger Bodega
RestaurantsFuji SteakHouse & Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese eatery offering teppanyaki and sushi selections in a relaxed setting.
Fuji SteakHouse & Sushi
RestaurantsSteak 48
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse serving prime cuts, seafood & shellfish in an elegant, modern venue.
Steak 48
RestaurantsRicky's Burgers
RestaurantsBurgers, hot dogs, tacos and chicken fingers are served at this no-frills joint, along with fries.
Ricky's Burgers
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsEl Meson
RestaurantsHomey Spanish eatery with Cuban flair presenting tapas, paella & an extensive wine list since 1981.
El Meson
RestaurantsPluckers Wing Bar
RestaurantsSports bar & grill offering wings, burgers & more, plus trivia nights.
Pluckers Wing Bar
RestaurantsLa Griglia
RestaurantsLively go-to for upscale Italian fare featuring ingredients sourced directly from Italy.
La Griglia
RestaurantsBrothers In Laws BBQ
RestaurantsTaxidermy & Texas paraphernalia line the walls at this traditional BBQ joint operating since 1981.
Brothers In Laws BBQ
RestaurantsShogun
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring a selection of sushi rolls and teppanyaki-grilled meats, plus wine, beer, and sake.
Shogun
RestaurantsBeaky's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual restaurant spotlighting Nashville hot chicken, sandwiches, and sides in a cozy setting.
Beaky's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsThe Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsChef-inspired breakfast and brunch classics served in a cozy atmosphere with a full bar.
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsPappas Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsA menu of hearty burgers, fries & milkshakes served in a down-to-earth restaurant.
Pappas Bar-B-Q
RestaurantsRuggles Black
RestaurantsIndian flavors meet French-American cuisine while Paleo options abound at this casually chic eatery.
Ruggles Black
RestaurantsMi Parrillada Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring familiar Mexican fare, including fajitas, and margaritas, plus breakfast.
Mi Parrillada Mexican Restaurant
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