Best places to eat in downtown Houston?

Trulucks
Vic & Anthony’s

Xochi

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I was in Houston a couple weeks ago for a few days. The closest place to the center I ate was near the Galleria for lunch. It was a New York style deli called Kenny and Ziggy's. I had an open faced reuben sandwich and it was excellent.

Kenny & Ziggy's on Yelp

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Ah man. I didn't think of this. Just booked a bunch of spots for next month. Their websites looked normal, so fingers crossed.

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Things aren't likely to change even though anyone can get a shot come Monday in Texas who wants it, but where did you book?

Not downtown, but not far from it at all, Street Market Thai Food is fantastic. You won’t be disappointed.

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Tony’s

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They could definitely use some business. Many employers in those Greenway office buildings still have their employees on Work from Home, so Tony’s isn’t getting their usual weekday lunch crowds.

Hugo's for very good Mexican food.

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Tony’s, I know there’s better/newer food but I’ve never been and always wanted to check it out.

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I don't think I've been to Tony's in a decade+.

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Still have one lunch spot open, ideally casual-ish. Maybe Heights area.

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Ostia(Montrose) does lunch on the weekends, Rosie Cannonball(Montrose), La Lucha(Heights), Pinkerton's(Heights)

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Did Nancy’s Hustle last trip and loved it, but want to add another never-been spot to the list.

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They have an Italian place now...Tiny Champions.

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Skip Tony’s go to Nobie’s

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I really just want Tony’s for the atmosphere and all. Still not worth it? I’ve always wanted to go.

Looking at this Nobies. I could have sworn I went to a place called Nobies in Houston way out in the middle of nowhere and it was like this casual trendy-ish Asian fusion place. This doesn’t look like that.

Edit - Damn.. Ostia for lunch and Nobie’s for dinner, scratching Tony’s, is tempting.

Sorry OP. Lol. Hopefully this is helping you too.

If you mean truly in downtown:

Irma's is a classic tex-mex joint thats been around for decades. Sit in the original building in the back and let them order for you.

Xochi is traditional mainland mexican, and if you can get over it being in a hotel the food is fantastic.

Just outside of downtown in EaDo:
Huynh is great vietnamese with the best Shaken Chicken (Ga Luc Lac) I've ever had.

Nancy's Hustle is further in to EaDo a top 5 restaurant in Houston. Its the "New American" style restaurant with a variety of food influences and primarily shareable plates. Great vibes and cocktails

And finally, back to downtown specific, if someone ever tells you to eat at Birraporetti punch them in the face immediately. Without question the worst restaurant ive ever been forced to attend. I refused to eat.