Recently opened restaurants in the Houston area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Houston using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

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Golden Time BBQ

- Rating: 4.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 9102 Bellaire Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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Kin Cafe

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 1370 Southmore Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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Pinballz Pizzeria

- Rating: 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
- Address: 2240 Navigation Blvd. Ste 800 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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Flaming Flare

- Rating: 2.9/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 5757 Westheimer Road Ste 114 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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2 Brothers Wings & More

- Rating: 4.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 5403 North Shepherd Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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Yaya Ricebox

- Rating: 3.3/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 5300 North Braeswood Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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Jordyns Soul Cafe

- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4319 Montrose Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Comfort Food, Soul Food, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Ichijiku Sushi

- Rating: 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
- Address: 9393 Bellaire Blvd. Ste C Houston, Texas
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Yin Ji Chang Fen 银记肠粉

- Rating: 3.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 9600 Bellaire Blvd. Ste 103A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Noodles, Hong Kong Style Cafe, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp

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Little Dreamer Coffee

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 1953 Montrose Blvd. Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Sunday Press

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2951 Wilcrest Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Aperitivo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 2940 Riverby Road Ste F-500 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Coffee & Tea, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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Third Place

- Rating: 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 420 East 20th St. Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Empanadas, Donuts, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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City Cellars HTX

- Rating: 3.4/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 2850 Riverby Road Ste 110 Houston, Texas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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Chalong Thai Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 2513 Bagby St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina

- Rating: 4.1/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2002 West Gray St. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Comfort Food, Tex-Mex, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Dubu Dubu Korean Kitchen

- Rating: 3.9/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3815 Richmond Ave. Ste B Houston, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Cooking Girl - The Heights

- Rating: 4.1/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 550 Heights Blvd. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Seafood, Noodles, Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

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Confessions

- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3300 Kirby Drive Floor 2,Ste 2A Houston, Texas
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Annam Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 811 Buffalo Pk Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Vietnamese, French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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DA O'N

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 9861 Long Point Road Houston, Texas
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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Triple Pepper

- Rating: 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 4720 Richmond Ave. Houston, Texas
- Categories: Szechuan
- Read more on Yelp

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Agnes and Sherman

- Rating: 4.2/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 250 West 19th St. Ste A Houston, Texas
- Categories: Diners, New American, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Bagel Bob's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1244 North Post Oak Road Ste 150 Houston, Texas
- Categories: Bakeries, Delis, Bagels
- Read more on Yelp

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Silk Road

- Rating: 4.6/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2929 Westpark Drive Houston, Texas
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

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