American Dining in Houston
Perry's Grille - Houston's own Perry's Restaurant Group has grown from a single butcher shop on Scarsdale in South East Houston to now over 8 dining locations throughout Houston.
Known for their excellent steaks, Chris' Perry has taken his father's concept and expanded it to become one of Houston's premier places to dine for either the perfect power lunch or a romantic evening with your significant other.
Having had almost everything on the menu over the course of the last 17 years, I can recommend ...... well, everything. Wednesday's lunch, the Pork Chop is a tradition for many. Five fingers in height, this monster chop is marinated and then slow roasted to perfection.
The pecan crusted snapper, Chicken Perry, Seared Ahi Tuna (one of my favorites), Filet Perry's, they are all great.
Perry's has a very unique appetizer you must try. Fried Asparagus. It is served with lump crab meat and lemon. My wife eats one order by herself (her favorite) but don't tell her I told you so.
Salads (try the warm spinach or the "Pear Salad"), soups, all are very good. Their breads are also excellent.
Leave room for a classic dessert like their signature Mont Blanc, Nutty DiAngelo or Banana's Foster created table side.
Thumbs way, way up. Cost - Expect between $75-$100 per couple.
Lexington Grille - 2005 Lexington What a treat to find a new restaurant (OK, new to me) that has great atmosphere and even better food.
This is a hidden restaurant and a haunt of the Montrose/River oaks/Galleria residents in the evening. Wonderful menu selections for lunch and dinner.
I had the squash soup and chicken in white wine/caper sauce. Excellent!
I highly recommend the fare. Ask for Patrick for you waiter. He is attentive and professional.
Walden Yacht Club - Walden on Lake Conroe - If you are ever up on Lake Conroe between Wednesday thru Sunday, be sure to bring some nice clothes with you so you can dine at the Walden Yacht Club.
Open to the public, it is tucked away on a point off the Walden Road Peninsula. As soon as you pass the fire station on the left, start looking for the signs directing you.
My favorite is the Sunday brunch buffet. You have to be patient as all the locals know this is the place to be and it gets busy quick. Come during the week and order off a wonderful menu. it is all good.
Excellent food, entertainment and the views of the lake are the best to be had. I love the salads and they do it right! Come try it out with your family for some place different.
