New Michelin Restaurants to try in Houston this 2025
Craving for steak, Texas BBQ, spanish food? Look no further. Discover the best restaurants in Houston with BuzzByBee’s ultimate guide to Michelin-star restaurants in Houston for 2025! Following the inaugural Michelin Guide Texas in November 2024, Houston’s culinary scene shines with 30 acclaimed spots, from One-Star gems like BCN Taste & Tradition to Bib Gourmand favorites like Tatemó. Perfect for foodies and visitors, this guide pairs perfectly with Houston’s cultural hotspots, like our top art galleries. Dive into Houston restaurants 2025 and plan your next unforgettable meal
The 2024 Michelin Guide Texas debuted 24 new restaurants in Houston, earning stars, Bib Gourmands, or Recommended status, drawing global foodie attention. Explore our BuzzList of these exciting Houston restaurants in 2025, sorted by area.
Montrose
BCN Taste & Tradition (One-Star)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin praises chef Luis Roger’s “brilliantly tender” seafood and Iberian suckling pig, reflecting Barcelona’s heritage. The star honors authentic ingredients (e.g., Joselito Ibérico ham) and refined execution, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Patatas bravas ($18) with smoky aioli, per bcntasteandtradition.com.
Ambiance: Art-filled dining room with Picasso-inspired owl jugs.
Buzz: Reservations surged post-Michelin, per Houstonia Magazine.
Price:
Tasting Menu: $135-$165, per menu and OpenTable.
Entrées: $32-$48 (e.g., paella, $42), confirmed via Eater Houston.
Rating: $$$$ (fine dining).
Links:
Address: 4210 Roseland St, Houston, TX 77006
March (One-Star)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin lauds chef Felipe Riccio’s “detail-oriented” Mediterranean tasting menus, rotating to explore Spain and Greece. Premium ingredients (e.g., lamb chorizo) and consistency earn the star, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Experience: 6- to 9-course menu ($165-$225) with vermouth cocktails, per marchrestaurant.com.
Ambiance: Pristine dining room in Montrose.
Buzz: Fully booked since November 2024, per Houstonia Magazine.
Price:
Tasting Menu: $165 (6 courses), $225 (9 courses), per menu and Resy.
Wine Pairings: $95-$150, confirmed via Houston Chronicle.
Rating: $$$$ (fine dining).
Links:
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/hou/march
Address: 1624 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Nobie’s (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin recognizes Nobie’s creative American small plates for quality and value, with bold flavors and consistency, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Nancy Cakes ($14) with smoked trout roe, per nobieshouston.com.
Ambiance: Cozy, vinyl-record-filled space in Montrose.
Buzz: Weekend crowds grew post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Small Plates: $12-$18 (e.g., duck confit, $16), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/nobies-houston
Address: 2048 Colquitt St, Houston, TX 77098
Nancy’s Hustle (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin honors its modern American bistro fare for value, with inventive dishes like lamb tartare, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Nancy Burger ($18) with raclette cheese, per nancyshustle.com.
Ambiance: Chic, East Downtown-adjacent space.
Buzz: Bookings spiked post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $16-$28 (e.g., pork chop, $26), per menu and Resy.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/hou/nancys-hustle
Address: 2704 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
Rosie Cannonball (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin praises its Italian-inspired cuisine for quality and affordability, with wood-fired pizzas and pastas, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Neapolitan-style pizzas ($16-$20), per rosiecannonball.com.
Ambiance: Lively, Montrose setting.
Buzz: Drew new diners post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $14-$24 (e.g., pasta, $20), per menu and Resy.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Address: 1620 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006
Museum District New Additions
Le Jardinier (One-Star)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin awards chef Alain Verzeroli’s French cuisine for artistic presentation and seasonal ingredients, starred in New York and Miami, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Squash carpaccio ($24) with romesco, per lejardinier-houston.com.
Ambiance: Elegant dining room with Museum of Fine Arts views.
Buzz: Increased diners post-Michelin, per Houstonia Magazine.
Price:
Tasting Menu: $145-$195 (5-7 courses), per menu and OpenTable.
Entrées: $36-$48 (e.g., sea bass, $42), confirmed via Houston Chronicle.
Rating: $$$$ (fine dining).
Links:
Address: 5500 Main St, Houston, TX 77004
Galleria/Uptown New Additions
Musaafer (One-Star)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin celebrates chef Mayank Istwal’s modern Indian cuisine for vibrant flavors and intricate presentations, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Butter chicken ($38) with saffron cream, per musaaferhouston.com.
Ambiance: Palatial, chandelier-lit space.
Buzz: Draws diners from Dallas post-Michelin, per Houstonia Magazine.
Price:
Tasting Menu: $125-$175 (5-7 courses), per menu and OpenTable.
Entrées: $32-$48 (e.g., lamb shank, $42), confirmed via CultureMap.
Rating: $$$$ (fine dining).
Links:
Address: 5115 Westheimer Rd #C-3500, Houston, TX 77056
Spring New Additions
Corkscrew BBQ (One-Star)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin made history awarding a star to this BBQ joint for “tender, well-seasoned” brisket and ribs, a U.S. first, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Brisket ($28/lb) with oak-smoked crust, per corkscrewbbq.com.
Ambiance: Trailer-style setup with picnic tables.
Buzz: Weekend crowds tripled post-Michelin, per Houstonia Magazine.
Price:
Plates: $12-$28 (e.g., brisket plate, $22), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 26608 Keith St, Spring, TX 77373
Belly of the Beast (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin honors its creative Mexican cuisine for quality and value, with vibrant tacos, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Al pastor taco ($5) with house-made tortillas, per bellyofthebeastrestaurant.com.
Ambiance: Colorful strip-mall spot.
Buzz: Increased foot traffic post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Tacos/Plates: $5-$15 (e.g., duck confit taco, $7), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/belly-of-the-beast spring
Address: 5200 FM 2920 Rd #180, Spring, TX 77388
Bellaire New Additions
Blood Bros. BBQ (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin celebrates its Asian-influenced BBQ for quality and value, like gochujang ribs, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Gochujang pork ribs ($14/half-rack), per bloodbrosbbq.com.
Ambiance: Industrial-chic in Bellaire.
Buzz: Drew diverse crowds post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Plates: $10-$20 (e.g., brisket banh mi, $14), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 5425 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401
Mala Sichuan Bistro (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin honors its bold Sichuan dishes for affordability and quality, like spicy noodles, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Dan dan noodles ($12), per malasichuan.com.
Ambiance: Vibrant in Bellaire’s Chinatown.
Buzz: Reservations spiked post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $10-$18 (e.g., mapo tofu, $14), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $ (budget-friendly).
Links:
Address: 9348 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
Heights New Additions
Tatemó (One-Star)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin awards chef Emmanuel Chavez’s Mexican tasting menu for heirloom corn and innovative nixtamalization, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Plantain tortilla ($28, tasting menu) with mole negro, per tatemohouston.com.
Ambiance: Intimate strip-mall spot.
Buzz: At capacity since Michelin, per Houstonia Magazine.
Price:
Tasting Menu: $85-$125 (5-7 courses), per menu and Resy.
Rating: $$$$ (fine dining).
Links:
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/hou/tatemo
Address: 4740 Dacoma St, Houston, TX 77092
Truth Barbeque (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin praises pitmaster Leonard Botello IV’s tender brisket and value-driven BBQ, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Brisket ($26/lb), per truthbbq.com.
Ambiance: Rustic, family-friendly with a patio.
Buzz: New visitors surged post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Plates: $12-$24 (e.g., pork rib plate, $20), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 110 S Heights Blvd, Houston, TX 7700
Downtown New Additions
Late August (Recommended)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin recognizes its modern Southern cuisine for high-quality soul food-inspired dishes, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Oxtail jambalaya ($28), per lateaugusthtx.com.
Ambiance: Sleek in Main Street Market.
Buzz: Gained buzz post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $22-$36 (e.g., duck breast, $32), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $$$ (upscale).
Links:
Address: 4201 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
The Pit Room (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin honors its classic Texas BBQ for quality and value, with house-made sausages, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Brisket tacos ($6 each), per thepitroombbq.com.
Ambiance: Counter-service near Downtown.
Buzz: Lines grew post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Plates: $10-$22 (e.g., three-meat plate, $20), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 1201 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77006
Candente (Recommended)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin praises its Tex-Mex and BBQ fusion for high-quality ingredients, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Smoked brisket enchiladas ($18), per candentehtx.com.
Ambiance: Vibrant, family-friendly near Montrose.
Buzz: Gained traction post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $14-$22 (e.g., fajitas, $20), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/candente-houston
Address: 4306 Yoakum Blvd, Houston, TX 77006
Hidden Omakase (Recommended)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin recognizes its intimate Japanese omakase for high-quality fish and technique, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Nigiri tasting ($85), per hiddenomakase.com.
Ambiance: Exclusive, 10-seat counter in Montrose.
Buzz: Bookings spiked post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Omakase: $85-$150, per menu and Resy.
Rating: $$$$ (fine dining).
Links:
Reservations: https://resy.com/cities/hou/hidden-omakase
Address: 1810 State St, Houston, TX 77007
East End New Additions
Street to Kitchen (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin praises its authentic Thai cuisine for vibrant flavors and affordability, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Khao soi ($14), per streettokitchen.com.
Ambiance: Cozy, family-run in a warehouse district.
Buzz: Foodie visitors rose post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $12-$18 (e.g., green curry, $16), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $ (budget-friendly).
Links:
Address: 6501 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Westchase New Additions
Ema (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin recognizes its Eastern European cuisine for quality and value, like cevapi, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Cevapi ($12) with ajvar, per emahouston.com.
Ambiance: Rustic, hidden gem.
Buzz: Gained traction post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Entrées: $10-$16 (e.g., goulash, $14), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $ (budget-friendly).
Links:
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/ema-houston
Address: 10011 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099
Asiatown New Additions
Nam Giao (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin honors its authentic Vietnamese cuisine for affordability and quality, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Bánh cuốn ($10) with pork, per namgiaohouston.com.
Ambiance: Family-run in Asiatown.
Buzz: Diners increased post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Entrées: $8-$14 (e.g., pho, $12), per menu and OpenTable.
Rating: $ (budget-friendly).
Links:
Reservations: https://www.opentable.com/r/nam-giao-houston
Address: 10110 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099
Multiple Locations New Additions
Pinkerton’s Barbecue (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin praises its classic BBQ for quality and value, with juicy ribs, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Glazed pork ribs ($14/half-rack), per pinkertonsbarbecue.com.
Ambiance: Rustic, with locations in Heights and San Antonio.
Buzz: New visitors surged post-Michelin, per X posts.
Price:
Plates: $12-$24 (e.g., brisket plate, $22), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Addresses: 1504 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77009; 4721 N Main St, Houston, TX 77009
Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue (Bib Gourmand)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin recognizes its craft BBQ and chocolate pairings for quality and value, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Brisket ($26/lb) with chocolate mole, per tejaschocolate.com.
Ambiance: Quaint, artisanal in Tomball.
Buzz: Gained foodie attention post-Michelin, per CultureMap.
Price:
Plates: $12-$22 (e.g., pulled pork plate, $18), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 200 N Elm St, Tomball, TX 77375
Southwest Houston New Additions
Brisket & Rice (Recommended)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin commends its BBQ for high-quality smoked meats in a gas station, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Brisket plate ($16), per brisketandrice.com.
Ambiance: Ultra-casual, gas station setting.
Buzz: Michelin nod sparked curiosity, per CultureMap.
Price Verification:
Plates: $10-$18 (e.g., sausage plate, $14), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $ (budget-friendly).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 13111 FM 529 Rd, Houston, TX 7704
Katy New Additions
Rosemeyer Bar-B-Q (Recommended)
Why Michelin Awarded: Michelin recognizes its slow-smoked BBQ for high quality, served from a trailer, per guide.michelin.com.
Standout Features:
Signature Dish: Brisket ($24/lb), per rosemeyerbbq.com.
Ambiance: Food trailer with picnic tables on Grand Parkway.
Buzz: Michelin nod sparked buzz, per CultureMap.
Price:
Plates: $12-$20 (e.g., rib plate, $18), per menu and CultureMap.
Rating: $$ (moderate).
Links:
Reservations: Not accepted; walk-in only.
Address: 25950 Grand Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494
Tips Section
Reservations: Book One-Star spots like March (https://www.marchrestaurant.com) or Tatemó (https://www.tatemohouston.com) early via OpenTable or Resy, as they’re at capacity, per Houstonia Magazine.
Cultural Pairings: Pair Le Jardinier (https://www.lejardinier-houston.com) with The Menil Collection or BCN Taste & Tradition (https://bcntasteandtradition.com) with Montrose’s art scene, per our art galleries guide
Budget-Friendly: Visit Bib Gourmand spots like Nam Giao (https://www.namgiaohouston.com) or Ema (https://www.emahouston.com) for meals under $20.
BBQ Tips: Arrive early at walk-in-only spots like Corkscrew BBQ (https://www.corkscrewbbq.com) to avoid sell-outs, per CultureMap.
Houston’s 2025 dining scene shines with new Michelin star restaurants Houston like March (https://www.marchrestaurant.com) and affordable Bib Gourmand spots like Nancy’s Hustle. BuzzByBee’s BuzzList highlights the best new restaurants in Houston, from Montrose to Katy. Share your foodie adventures with #HoustonFood and #MichelinHouston. For more on Houston restaurants 2025, visit Michelin Guide (https://guide.michelin.com). Book your table today!