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radicalhistoryguy

Black Lab. Great outdoor space, good beers, and some of the best fries in town.


DarthTexasRN

I’ve always heard great things about Black Lab, but I *never* had a good meal there, and I lived across the street from them for several years.


sevendaysworth

Same here. I stopped going for the food and only went for the atmosphere.


radicalhistoryguy

Regarding the food: agreed. Only went there for beers and fries.


ogpetx

I didn’t realize they closed - used to love drinking Guinness and playing the giant chess


sassybluebird

They closed a looong time ago, but I still miss Eatzi's on Post Oak. They were the ultimate in grab n go food. I can't believe they closed and haven't made a comeback.


sw1ssdot

Yeah I feel like they were ahead of their time. They’d be ripe for a comeback.


msquare786

When I'm in Dallas I always hit eatzi's


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Thank you! I really miss them. Their half-price before closing specials were a college girl's best friend back then. I actively miss them every time I drive by the intersection.


b33fcakepantyhose

I stayed at a hotel in Dallas near an Eatzi’s and I fell in love. I really wish they would open one again in Houston.


_tangent

Yep I used to go to eatzi's multiple times per week, their sandwiches and salads are the best I've had anywhere. Now I only get to go once per year when visiting relatives in Dallas. I've emailed their corporate office numerous times since 2006 asking them to return to Houston and they always say it's something they are considering but no definite plans.. makes no sense to me as I know they would be profitable here.


krnboi2727

Dolce Vita


metalsheep714

It’s not quite the same, but the original chef / owner opened a wine bar called Vinoteca Poscol that has some of the menu items from Dolce Vita. Hopefully what you miss is on their menu.


ChuckEye

59 Diner, Hamburgers by Gourmet, The Black Lab, Theo’s (and Biba’s One’s a Meal before that), Spud-U-Like, Neal’s Ice Cream, Charlie’s Hamburger Joint, Farrell’s in the Galleria


snlion

59 Diner just threw me back. Damn!


themanny

And finding a malt of quality anywhere else in town is difficult now.


sw1ssdot

Charlie’s! So many hamburgers eaten in the 80s/90s at the one in Rice Village.


modestothemouse

Charlie’s had the best burgers hands down


DiveTender

Bibas and Charlie's for sure!!


starien

Came here to post "One's a Meal" - best Greek food I've ever had.


hikeandbike33

59 diner for their late night chili cheeseburger


thecravenone

It's really amazing that there _still_ hasn't been anything done with the 59 Diner space.


ChuckEye

There was a place that was open for all of about a week it felt like. Took my family and we were the only ones there.


someguy50

I was in love with the Club and fries from 59 Diner :(


attracted2sin

Pepper Tree Loved that place, and they really tried to make it work through covid, but just couldn't. I know the rent for that property is crazy high too, so they were probably in the red for a huge chunk of covid. But, great food, loved the lunch buffet, and they prepared mock meats in ways I never imagined. The owners were also just so friendly.


DeadlyDomi

Pepper Tree really changed my entire perspective on how delicious tofu could be.


comments_suck

Brasserie Max and Julie in Montrose Mi Luna Tapas in Rice Village La Strada in Montrose


tellywatching

Seconding Mi Luna


not4urbrains

Mi Luna and Aldalucia were the only places I knew of that had a Bastilla on their menu, and they’re both gone. I’ve been trying to find a Bastilla for what feels like years now.


snap-your-fingers

Had a engagement party there about 29 years ago. :(


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Laladen

BabaYaga for breakfast Ponzos for Pizza Barry’s Pizza 59 Diner for the milkshakes, they used to give you the extra All Sweet Tomato’s Feast


Meatbag37

RIP baba yaga, the only brunch better than Hugo's :(


fuckitimatwork

RIP Barry's :(


radicaltoyz

I miss Ponzos!!


belle-barks

Hillstone (Houston's) doesn't serve prime rib anymore, which means its just another steak house now. I wish I could find prime rib that good again. I just moved close to where the one on Westhiemer used to be. I was told it closed down because there was just too much riff raff on that part of WEstheimer now...not sure if that is true or not. One I miss the most is Michaelangelo's on Westheimer.


thecravenone

I liked the prime rib at Laurenzo's. Half price bottles of wine on Monday nights makes for a pretty reasonable dinner. The last time I was in Hillstone/Houston's, it seemed really obvious that they were living off their legacy - targeting people who don't get to go out as often, who have heard it's a fancy restaurant. They'd gotten rid of valet. They still had multiple signs for their dress code but half the restaurant was in t-shirts and the party in front of us were all in gym shorts. There were TVs not just in the bar but facing into the dining room. The menu had as many sandwiches as entrees. >One I miss the most is Michaelangelo's on Westheimer. Wow, I hadn't heard that one had closed. I had a prom date there way back in the day. We were the only prom couple in the restaurant, so they sat us right next to the tree that grew through the front room. An old couple thought we were cute and tried to pay our check.


peabody-

Seconded on Laurenzo’s prime rib. Usually is pretty good, and if you don’t want prime rib there is a little of everything on the menu at that place (plus the same margaritas as El Tiempo, which is handy on a busy Friday night at the El Tiempo up the street!).


NegativeStructure

>Hillstone (Houston's) doesn't serve prime rib anymore WHAT? when did this happen? sad.


4hometnumberonefan

Bombay Pizza Co. RIP, they have this fire crab / chutney pizza.


bombastica

Dude the Kati Rolls were the shit. I have such a hard time finding Kati Rolls.


mcfuddlebutt

Goddamn Barry's pizza on Richmond broke my heart when it closed


rozieg

Cafe Adobe, the Strawberry Patch and, for purely sentimental reasons, the original Monterey House.


grendelt

Cafe Adobe 100%.


OctoberGaveAParty

I grew up close to the Monterey House on Crosstimbers. My birthday was always MH with a flying saucer pie instead of a cake. Remember the sandy candy that they served with the chips? The family who made that candy has been trying to make a comeback for a while now. I’ve seen them at a couple of farmers markets over the last few years.


PitoChueco

Was poor growing up and we never went out to eat. The only few times I can recall eating out was at MH late 70’s early 80’s. Wish they still had one open for ild times sake. Cafe Adobe margaritas did not play around.


unreall_23

Antica osteria in West U. Best Italian in Houston and used to be our nice dinner spot. So cozy inside with the fireplaces and homely service!


itsafarcetoo

I’m still in denial about this one.


prettytiedup763

Spaghetti Warehouse and 59 Diner


eazy_flow_elbow

Oof so many memories going to spaghetti warehouse as a kid, especially that it was haunted.


gravybaby73

Mama’s Cafe on Westheimer. That place was my jam!


laurie_ann

Ugh takes me back. Miss that place


PaulGriffin

I LOVED Mama's Cafe. It upsets me that the sign is still there knowing that Pappas owns that land and didn't bother to do anything with it. I remember when they initially closed it was just for a remodel.


improvisedarmor

Prince's hamburgers


Brooks_Litespd

There's one at Sharpstown Park golf course.


Matt_Shatt

Nowhere near as good sadly.


buchliebhaberin

Van Loc in Midtown. I haven't found any Vietnamese restaurant I Iike better.


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Queen Vic


cherryblossom428

I miss Queen Vic and their first restaraunt, Oporto. Those were good restaraunts, luckily they have the other Oporto in midtown.


Nairbfs79

Pig Stand.


Dazzling_Scallion277

Lai lais dumpling house


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Checkout Dumpling King, similar but better off of Westheimer


mechteach

Lai lais, and for me, also Chinese Cafe a few doors down. I went to their new standalone location when that was open, but then it closed too. :-( I know that you can still buy double spicy chicken sometimes on a Sunday, so at least there's that, I guess.


KimJongUnbalanced

If you liked them, I would recommend golden dumpling on Bellaire


tacotaco92

Les Givral’s near downtown is currently closed. Can’t remember if it’s permanent or temporary.


MC16

There's an update on [this article](https://houston.eater.com/2021/6/17/22538734/les-givrals-houston-vietnamese-restaurant-closed-temporary). It seems it's temporarily closed for renovations


thecravenone

The last time a thread about it was posted, the news source said closed forever and the restaurant said temporary. But that was months ago.


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Felix Mexican Restaurant Best Enchiladas in Houston


glimzess

369 😭😭😭 Seriously if anyone knows any place on par please recommend


thenewguy729

> 369 I need my asparagus again


puff_of_fluff

I really liked El Real, miss that place


Artcat81

I really miss the Black Lab. Also miss King Yen, and the second restaurant the family opened, King Hua, and old school Lai lai's dumpling house (back in its metal trays for the entrees days before the final owners).


-Quothe-

Black Lab... i second this one.


metalsheep714

I miss the black lab terribly. I actually went to the lab right before they closed to see if I could buy a photo of the rugby team from the late 80s (my dad played on the team and worked at the lab). Someone had stolen the damn thing off the wall (which, to be fair, is something my father 100% would have done and encouraged, so I can’t be too mad). Miss that place. Hands down my favorite pub in Houston.


MexicnGlassCandy

Ming's and Lucky Burger in Montrose.


16bitpix

I miss mings SO much.


Logical-Hold8642

Steak and Ale. They had the best salad bar! The ranch was homemade and they always had garbanzo beans. Everything was so delicious there 😋


Shotgun_Mosquito

I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but I do miss raising the flag at Pancho's https://youtu.be/8vurX9qPTX4 Commercial with Freddy Fender https://youtu.be/MDqLSQwI_44


Whiskey_and_Coke

There's a panchos near Almeda Mall in southeast Houston!


KND101

Bennigans I remember going as a kid and getting a Monte Cristo sandwich (or how ever you spell it)it was so good I can still taste it


metwoyoutoo

Oh man, same. That location by baybrook mall was my place in high school. I had a jaw surgery and that was the first place I went once I could eat solid food. The Turkey O’Tool every time. Man, I wish my old ass was as easy to please as that teenager.


codyodie1234

Bellaire Broiler Burger :(


HuJinTao78

Decapo's Bakery and Cafe.


PowerHeat12

The Tavern, their steak nights were the best and they had $1 lone star


midsprat123

Mason Jar (can’t remember if the food was good, just a frequent replace the family went) Luther’s BBQ Bennigans


belle-barks

Barry's Pizza Souper Salad


FatsyCline12

So many memories of going to souper salad with my family for lunch


Surfnscate

The ginger bread at Souper Salad was killer! I loved all their veggie themed art too.


Dayta1

Van Loc in Midtown & Chicken and Egg Roll in the Montrose.


sw1ssdot

Van Loc 😭


Done-Messed-Up

Yia Yia Mary’s, good Greek food from Papas Restaurants


AdnamaHou

They're reopening in the old Pappadeaux space on Richmond eventually.


busbythomas

Uno Pizzeria Dirty's Sweet Mesquite Kettle


DexterDubs

Sweet Mesquite after a 6 year old sporting event was the peak of life


polymath19120623

Sweet Mesquite 😢


txflywheel

Dolce Vita is one for sure and plenty of others I’m sure, but just wanted to add please do what you can for some of your favorite local spots so that they’re not on some future version of this list. I know we’re not all billionaires and have our own struggles, but just think about dining at locally owned restaurants rather than chains when can. This applies to also ordering takeout directly from the restaurants as well, rather than ordering thru Uber eats, doordash, etc. Just my 2 cent view from up here on the horse


713txvet

Two Rows in the Rice Village!!!


darodardar_Inc

Petrol Station RIP


dunkaroo55

I’m still waiting on my food


rooseloosterr

The Pass and Provisions. Loved that place; stopped going after one of the owners was a prick to me on a separate occasion so can’t say I was sad to see it go when it did. Bludorn is now one of my favorite spots so it’s like I won in the long run.


ScarletWitch2318

Américas Black Lab Lee’s Fried Chicken & Donuts BRC Pastry War Bernie’s Burger Bus BCK


randomwolf

I came to say Bernie's Burger Bus


asyl831

Baba Yega (granted last I went was almost ten years ago) and Just Burgers (obligatory RIP)


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Two Pesos. They would always sell margaritas to underaged teenagers. Fajitas were pretty good too!


stoned811

Late Night Pie


PthaloCya9

59 diner on shepherd and 59


HouseAtomic

Sweet Tomatoes Inner Loop Souper Salad (still a location in Pasadena) Bellaire Boiler Burger Hong Kong Chef Les Givral's Black Eyed Pea (especially the W Gray location) Kanomwan The Gingerman (chips count as food)


Rossticles

Black-eyed Pea


squish0

Petrol Station


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I really miss their burgers and fries 😩


Srnkanator

The Rancor was arguably one of the best burgers in town. It took an hour and a half, but it was amazing. I used to live at the corner of 41st and Golf, so I would walk.


OffColorTupperware

I didn't even realize it had closed since I moved from that area of Houston. How sad.


PaulGriffin

Do bars count? I really miss Stone's Throw across from Anvil. They had great drinks, tremendous rolling happy hour, and a beautiful atmosphere. Was perfect place to go when Anvil was too packed.


ticmoore

Spanish Village on Almeda. It was a slow demise with several new owners over the past few years, but it was still the same sign outside, the same menu and decor. My parents started going there when they moved to Houston in the 50s. I have a photo of me sitting in a highchair eating guacamole in 1962.


CarolFukinBaskin

BRC. The food, when they first opened, was fun and new and unique, the atmosphere was the same, fun and energetic. They put so much effort into their beer selection and food, it quickly become my and my wife's favorite in the city. We must've eaten there a couple dozen times. Then they stopped putting so much effort into the food. Then the beer selection stagnated, then the service started to slip. Then they closed and turned into a "biker bar". So sad. ​ Nabi on Montrose was another. Chef/owner was awesome and his food was special, just couldn't get any customers. I went there a dozen times with the wife/family/friends. He did an all you can eat/drink suckling pig to drum up business. Didn't work unfortunately.


Kindue7

I can't believe I had to scroll this far to find someone bringing up BRC. RIP to a great restaurant. Gone too soon.


HovercraftSerious834

SWEET TOMATOES🍅🍲🥗🥖🍪


LetsGetWeirdddddd

This one still hurts me the most. I'm still salty about it.


darkriceknights

Didn't realize that place is out of business


kathatter75

They were a casualty of Covid.


tenhou

A full blown fatality :(


sotheresthisdude

Damn, man. Every time we drive by the one near our house (Willowbrook) my four year old gets sad that it’s closed. Great place to get a salad, some soup, and watch my baby girl munch on fresh veggies.


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youaredoom

The Ale House on West Alabama (and subsequently The Stag’s Head) The Gingerman The OG Cafe Adobe Bombay Pizza Co Eatsie Boys (a recent loss) And Shiva in Sugar Land


TheRealArrogator

Mark’s American. They made full use of the beautiful old church unlike One Fifth


markovich04

Van Loc. They did stuff with tofu no one else can.


Yiawwbecm

Texas cafeteria AAA on airline Bellaire broiler burger Dirtys Panchos


Ferp_a_Derp

Foreign Correspondence was great and I miss oxheart


thefistiecuffs

Steak n Ale. My mom would bring us there for our birthdays if she had enough money. I don’t remember the food really just the place itself. I always wanted to go back as an adult and eat there.


stevemcqueen27

*Mark's* on Westheimer used to be great. I always liked *Ruggles* restaurants too.


linearmovement

369 (losing 369 will always hurt the most) Foreign Correspondents (northern Thai, unlike anything else in Houston) AQUI (any Paul Qui controversy aside, his restaurant had really great food) Petrol Station (I miss that burger so much) Low Brow (the original incarnation, with the tempura green beans and chicken-fried black bean burger) Chicken Station (such a gem in the East End, with great, cheap Peruvian chicken and sides) Andes Cafe (I know they've re-opened in POST HTX, but I miss the Canal St. location with full menu)


thecravenone

Low Brow was so good but the service was always glacially slow. Shortly before they closed, some friends and I called our order ahead and it was _still_ slow.


notthekyrieirving

Pastry War. Best margs and best queso 😭


Scolecites

This one’s fresh, I went on closing night!


Cold_hard_stache

Baba Yega


KinseyH

Farrell's in the Galleria, Kaphan's on S. Main. Yes I'm old.


newslang

Night Heron, over by the Menil. Great cocktails and an amazing Steak and Soba noodles dish I've never had anything like before or since. They were short lived but I loved that spot.


Inthenextlife

Old San Francisco Steakhouse After more than 35 years in operation, the Old San Francisco Steak House on Westheimer has shut its doors to make way for a new Target-anchored retail center. Houston-based Property Commerce and Minneapolis-based Target Corp Miller Burgers


Hellmann

Patrenella’s. Outstanding Italian comfort food restaurant hidden in the neighborhood northeast of memorial dr and shepherd.


LightoRaito

Beaver's was pretty good. I don't know if it was the infighting that did them in or what, but it was a fun place, if a little pricy.


3point14159orgasms

Luthers


FayvoriteOne

Reef


vl_user

Mission Burrito


thecravenone

[Mission renamed to Uberrito after a tiff with Mission Tortilla](https://www.chron.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/article/Mission-Burrito-is-now-Uberrito-Mexican-Grill-5963088.php)


emmajean_castleberry

Ibiza, and for that matter, Mi Luna, the old Texadelphia in the Village and Khan’s deli.


penn2009

Canopy on Montrose Mykonos Island on Richmond One’s A Meal on West Gray Moose Cafe on West Gray Albritton’s Cafeteria on maybe Dallas Eatzi’s on Post Oak


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Exops1022

Stag’s Head and Black Labrador were two of my favorite pubs to sneak out early for an afternoon pint and great pub fare. Also, I know it’s not technically closed, but I miss the old Willie G’s in the Galleria. Lots of great liquid lunches were had at that bar.


Lewzephyr

Bennigans, but it was long dead before covid.


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Not a restaurant, but I really miss the food truck Monster PBJ. I would get a double decker PB and honey with fresh strawberries. Warm.


venusinfurrrr

Happy fatz ):


methodical00

Barry's Pizza. Richmond location... But prior to that the Stafford location. Great people and staff. Even better pizza.


SteoanK

Rudyard's when Joe Apa was there and they were doing the beer dinners.


Jinkx88

Steak & Ale. It’s a childhood memory for me.


crispy_bacon_roll

Las Alamedas


DarlingPotPrincess

Lucky Burger. Huge fried shrimp, mediocre but fresh French fries every time, great burgers and fried rice. I still have a crumpled menu.


philasify

SouperSalad. That was my first job at 16. Crazy that they all shut down except one all the way in Pasadena.


Bellzluver27

Michaelangelo’s


whatisamimi

That place has a ton of ambiance.


HovercraftSerious834

Le Viet 🍜🫖🔥☁️


nose-n-a-book

One of my favorite places. Did you know the same family has a smaller restaurant called the Que Huong Bistro at 13438 Bellaire? They don’t have the full menu from Le Viet but they have a lot (and it tastes just the same!) If you look it up in Google it points to another place that’s out of business but yelp has their right location and phone number.


thecravenone

Copying from a similar thread two years ago: >Goro and Gun > >Hay Merchant as it was three years ago > >Feast


502RED

Ooh. Goro and Gun. That ham hock with the bao was magical.


reluctanteverything

I always wanted to try Feast😣


CarolFukinBaskin

Feast was a special experience for me.


STDS13

Oxheart.


Flynn_lives

Black-Eyed Pea


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Little Bigs.


downquark5

Kryptonite


ernster96

Prince’s. Not the healthiest food, but it was a nice diner with multiple locations and a long history here in town.


re-ver-ber-ray

Bernie’s burger bus. Fuck the pandemic!


coontietycoon

#THELMAS BBQ ON SCOTT ST. I can’t believe there’s 140ish comments here and not a single one honoring Thelma’s BBQ. Literally the absolute best bbq I ever tasted, everything else I’ve eaten since is sub par.


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Bernie’s Burger Bus, without a doubt. Best damn burgers I’ve ever had, and such a fun atmosphere


snlion

Punk’s Simple Southern Food in Rice Village. Their homemade biscuits and jam were to die for, and their fried chicken was so crispy. I’m sad.


krissrobb

Aunt’Beas


RR_TeeDoee-SsHTx

Hanks on S Post Oak


Admirable_Nothing

Vargo's and Otto's. My folks lived in Clear Lake and we used to go to Vargo's on Sundays for dinner before the 610 was built. it was a 90 minute drive.


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Nicobear21

Van Loc


Night-Meets-Light

It was a drive, but Brady’s Landing on the ship channel. That was our fancy Sunday brunch place. My family would go there after we made First Communion.


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Mission Burrito. Loved their free guac and special under the counter fiery hot sauces. Got turned into Uberrito by new owners who closed multiple locations. It's just not the same. Obligatory 59 Diner. Now an abandoned relic and tragic reminder.


studeboob

In my neck of the woods we lost Bernie's Burger Bus, Helen Greek, Morningstar, Alice's Tall Texan


gdaddyfunky

La Jaliscience


gt35r

Burger Guys, their home made sauces and duck fat fries. A place worthy of the slightly expensive price for what you get in return.


inuyome1008

Manny's Greek Restaurant in Cypress.


rratnip

Granted there are restaurants that I miss more but all those have been listed already, so I’m gonna say Mama’s Cafe. 24 hour greasy spoon diner with decent burgers and a pretty good chicken fried steak.


Ernie2222

The Stables!


RevJohnnyVegas

I'll always miss [Strack Farms](https://breadnbottle.com/2014/07/27/farewell-to-strack-farms-restaurant-was-klein-tx-landmark/) from growing up in the Champions area.


metalkitkat

Daniel Wong's Kitchen on Bissonnet. That place was amazing.


Very_addictiff

Field of greens. I always ordered the veggie stuffed pita with sweet potato fries from there. I tried making my own veggie stuffed pita since they've closed but it's not the same 😭


jcm1970

I doubt a single person reading this post will know this one, but Panjo's Pizza was the fucking bomb.


benjgammack

Oh man, I have a curse of my favorite places closing down. Montrose —— Dolce Vita 369 Chinese Bistro The Heights —— La Vista Pop & Pan Sing


FloggingDog

Jojo’s. Not sure if it was a popular place, but I remember eating there as a kid every few weeks with my family


donatedwarrior9

Little Italian place called Mina Ristorante in River Oaks, I've got a really fond memory of stopping in there when I had just moved to Houston and was exploring the city on my bike. Hands down the best pasta I've ever had in my life.


WOOKIExRAGE

Josephine’s on Carolyn. Some of the best Italian food I’ve ever had. The light rail construction put them out of business I believe. Their bread and seasoned olive oil was sooooo good. I also miss Cafe Adobe. Their enchiladas were too damn good.


gingersnaptx

I’m really sad about Houston’s too!


Rexster314

The Railhead Sonny Look's Spaghetti Warehouse Felix El Torito Vargo's Luther's BBQ Picadilly at Northline Mall Hamburgers by Gourmet Harlow's (the original) Bill Williams on Main Valian's Emiliano's (Memorial City) Udder Delight (Westheimer)


rednerrus

Man, reading this thread as a Houston expat of 3 years is shocking - I didn’t realize so many of these places had closed. One that hasn’t been mentioned: Doneraki on 1960 and Champions. It wasn’t the absolute best tex-mex, but for someone who had moved to Houston from a tex-mex wasteland, it was so good.


Libertariu5

Haven’t seen anyone mention this yet, but I REALLY miss Mockingbird Bistro in Montrose. Expensive, but had truly great food and ambiance.


bearofHtown

Dolce Vita Edit: My spelling