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Brennan's of HoustonvsTaste of Texas
Both establishments are praised by travel writers. Overall, Brennan's of Houston ranks slightly better than Taste of Texas Restaurant. Brennan's of Houston ranks #6 in Houston with endorsements from 6 publications like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Brennan's of Houston
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Gayot
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
The Infatuation
3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006
From $25/night
Travel + Leisure "Established in 1967 as a sister restaurant to Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, this Midtown landmark is renowned for its award-winning Southern and Creole cuisine." Full review
Zagat "A "landmark", this Midtown "grande dame" and sib of the famed Commander's Palace in New Orleans is "the place to indulge" in "fabulous" Southwestern-Creole dishes." Full review
Gayot14.0
"The main dining room is not as eye-catching as the courtyard, but it is an elegant treat for lunches, dinner and, especially, the famous Brennan's brunch." Full review
Fodor's "A cousin of New Orleans's Commander's Palace, Brennan's puts a Texas spin on Creole cuisine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "If a restaurant has been around for more than 50 years, it must be doing something right, and that's the case at this beloved Houston fine-dining establishment." Full review
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If you're just here for drinks, be sure to enjoy them in the spectacular courtyard.
Frommer's "Brennan's is a legend in its own right, executing refined Creole cuisine with Southern flair in an elegant atmosphere since 1967...the bi-level venue features a brick-lined interior " Full review
The Infatuation "A classic Creole restaurant in Midtown, keeps the Big Easy illusion alive inside, too, with white tablecloths and chandeliers, and servers in vests lighting food on fire." Full review
Taste of Texas Fodor's Zagat
BlackBook Gayot
Where Travel + Leisure
10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024-1001
From $22/night
Fodor's "With Texana to the max, this expansive place is as much about pride as prime beef." Full review
Zagat4.5
""Expect a wait" at this long-running Memorial steakhouse thanks to its "Texas-sized" filets from an on-site butcher shop, fully "loaded" salad bar and overall family-friendly vibe." Full review
BlackBook "Yeehaw! This is where Houstonians take their out-of-country guests where their dreams of Texas cowboys, mounted deer heads, and beef all come true."
Gayot14.0
"The sprawling building is decorated with Texas artifacts such as museum quality newspaper articles and documents signed by early Texas leaders." Full review
Where "This authentic Texas steakhouse serves only certified Angus beef, steaks and prime rib." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Taste of Texas is part restaurant, part Texas history museum, and has been feeding Houston for more than 40 years."
Houston Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
