Best American Restaurants in Central Southwest

Definitely check out Drake’s! It was an amazing experience the food the drinks… Wow! Our server Charles made such great recommendations and wine choices that paired so well with the steak! If you dine here ask for him you will not be disappointed!

I made a reservation at 7pm and I had to ask 3x if our table was ready and our large party was waiting and we didn’t get seated until close to 7:25pm. I love dining here, I’ve come here twice within the last week, however this booking for my best friend’s 50th was not the best service. We had to keep asking for water, refills on drinks, and knowing who our wait staff really was. The food was AMAZING and everyone enjoyed it but the only complaint was the service.

This review is for January 6th, 2025. As stated in the rating, Pappa's Steakhouse is a 5-Star restaurant...I believe it's because they earn it! Attention to every detail is apparent from the generous (and scrumptious) appetizer (Crab bisque this evening), to the chocolate-coated spoon & fresh-baked almond cookie that came with our Cappuccino. And if you've ever had the urge for a Veal Chop, this is the place to go! Finally, a five-star review wouldn't be complete without a shout-out to the pastry/dessert chef at Pappa's. Their desserts are original & creative, and even the Key Lime pie is stamped with a unique Pappa's presentation, and it is possibly the best in Houston! Celebrate a birthday, and maybe get treated to some of the best chocolate-covered strawberries you've ever had as well! Thanks to all the servers and staff for making this birthday celebration a memorable one!

The exterior leading to the entrance door is stunning. With all the wood detail, you can see the build was thoughtfully planned out. Upon entering you're surrounded by wood detail and live beautiful plants and palms. Our favorite appetizers were the coconut shrimp and fried oysters. Both had so much flavor. We shared the el pescador grouper sandwich with wonderfully crispy fries and tasty sauces to accompany them. We finished with a dessert, the quattro leches, absolutely amazing! And we were given a free dessert, for our wait on the entree, of chocolate pie. This slice of pie was heaven! It was so creamy and included the flavor (and smell) of espresso! A must have! The bar area was nice and next time we will sit at the bar and view sports on the TV.

Our server, Paris, was amazing! Food and cocktails a close second behind her service!