Houston, TX

Grooves
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & lounge with a lot of flava’ by former NBA basketball players Nick Van Exel, James Posey and others; the 
main dining area is nicely decorated, roomy with a high ceiling, seats well over 100 patrons and is well ventilated; two HDTVs at the bar make that area the preferred spot to see sporting events; a number of pro athletes drop by after their games well; the VIP lounge is very popular and there is another dining room available for small parties

CUISINE: Upscale Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: Yes, at night only

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Wed 4p-7p, Thu 4p-10p, Fri 4p-2a, Sat 5p-2a
ADDRESS: 2300 Pierce Street  MAP

PARKING: Valet parking and on street
PHONE: 713-759-9700
WEBSITE: http://www.groovesofhouston.com

Red Cat Jazz Café
DESCRIPTION: Cafe and one of the top Jazz clubs in the nation that happens to be Black-owned; top acts frequenting the club include Joe Sample, Ronnie Laws, Althea Rene’, Kyle Turner, Marion Meadows, Norman Connors, Everett Harp, and Mary Griffin; since Jazz is about the music, listeners will greatly appreciate the barrel vaulted ceiling, brick walls and selectively placed artwork that creates nice acoustics throughout; the door greeters, waiters and bartender service was superb; the upstairs dining area gives you a view of the entire club

CUISINE: Creole & Cajun; sample the fried jumbo shrimp, seafood gumbo or Cajun hot wings

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: Yes, reservations recommended for concerts

DAYS & HOURS: Nightly, 6p-2a

ADDRESS: 924 Congress Street  MAP
PARKING: nearby garages

PHONE: 713-226-7870
WEBSITE: http://www.redcatjazzcafe.com

Harlon's Bar-B-Que MLK
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; large portions for lunch and dinner

CUISINE: Barbeque

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: 10a-9p

ADDRESS: 6930 Martin Luther King Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-733-5687
WEBSITE: http://www.harlonsbbq.com

This Is It
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant; Craig & Georgette Joseph’s restaurant is one of the most popular lunch time spots near downtown; this buffet style emporium with a friendly atmosphere appears on many Houston favorites lists; bring your appetite, since the portions are huge and reasonably priced; crowded Sundays after church

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 6:30a-8p, Sun 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 207 Gray Street  MAP

PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 713-659-1608
WEBSITE: http://www.thisisithouston.com

Family Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant

CUISINE: Soul Food, some of the best in town; specialties like fried pork chops, meatloaf, black-eyed peas, broiled chicken, sweet potatoes, cornbread and more

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-6p; Sat 7a-4p, Sun 11a-5p

ADDRESS: 2712 Blodgett Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 713-520-8444

WEBSITE: http://www.familycafe.com

Thelmas Barbeque
DESCRIPTION: Barbeque shack; after the fire it moved from 1020 Live Oak Street, but the new place is also a charming dive and small; no alcohol or reservations

CUISINE: Barbeque; pit-cooked meat with her sweet brand of Barbeque sauce and various meat preparations; the new pit is gradually breaking that same old smokey flava

PRICING: most items under $10

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-7p; Sat 7a-4p, Sun 11a-5p

ADDRESS: 3755 Southmore Blvd  MAP
PARKING: a few on premises and mostly on street
PHONE: 713-228-2262

WEBSITE: none

The Breakfast Klub
DESCRIPTION: Co-owner Marcus Davis says, its “The Koffee Shop that just happens to serve great food” absolutely true; one look at the breakfast and lunch time line to get in says it all; everything from Expresso to the smoothest Mocha you’ve tasted in a while is present with the best smiling service – they understand and appreciate their customers

CUISINE: Soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: Yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-2p, Sat 8a-2p, Sun 9a-2p

ADDRESS: 3711 Travis Street  MAP

PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 713-528-8561
WEBSITE: http://www.thebreakfastklub.com

It’s All Good
DESCRIPTION: Buffet restaurant

CUISINE: Creole; good food but suffers from clueless workers with poor manners

CREDIT CARDS: no

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: whenever

ADDRESS: 6734 Cullen Blvd  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-747-4663

WEBSITE: none

Wendell's Grill

DESCRIPTION: small grill by celebrity chef Wendell Price

CUISINE: World/soul Food

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: COMING

ADDRESS: 3811 Ennis Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: TBD

WEBSITE: TBD

Reggae Hut Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant with an authentic Jamaican vibe in a fun and funky atmosphere; features live reggae music on weekends

CUISINE: Jamaican; specialties include rice pots, vegetarian dishes and seafood

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11-9, Sat 11-3a

ADDRESS: 4814 Almeda  MAP
PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-520-7171

WEBSITE: http://www.reggaelink.com

Pearl’s Soul Food Café
DESCRIPTION: Jamaican-born Pearl Crosby serves Soul Food the buffet line; there are rows of plush seating to sit back and enjoy your meal

CUISINE: Soul Food; many people like the chicken, tripe, black-eyed peas and broccoli with cheese

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Breakfast: Mon–Fri 7a-10:30a, Sat–Sun 7a-12a;  Lunch: Mon–Fri 10:30a-3p, Dinner: Mon–Sun 3p-9p

ADDRESS: 7730 West Bellfort Street  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street

PHONE: 713-773-3040
WEBSITE: http://www.soulfoodcatering.us

Sunshine New Body Health Food & Deli
DESCRIPTION: Foods prepared naturally in support of customers who are detoxifying the body through herbs and healthy eating habits; customers dine and talks across the table about the benefits of eating a healthy raw diet, so come with your questions, tips and appetite

CUISINE: Vegan/Vegetarian; deli menu consists of raw items such as spicy sunflower seed nut pate, creamy garlic kale salad, and cinnamon carrot slaw, along with delicious veggie burgers and vegetarian chicken wraps stuffed with avocados

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 4915 Martin Luther King Blvd  MAP

PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 713-643-2811
WEBSITE: http://www.sunfiredhealthfoods.com

Your Mama's Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant serving fresh foods made from scratch everyday

CUISINE: Soul Food; specialties include seafood gumbo, smothered steak and pork chops, ham hocks, greens

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: No

DAYS & HOURS: Sun 12a-6p, Mon 11a-6p, Tue-Fri 11a-9p, Sat 12a–9p

ADDRESS: 5332 Antoine Drive  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 713-680-8002

WEBSITE: none

Original Red Rooster
DESCRIPTION: An old favorite in the neighborhood that attracts crowds for dancing, socializing and dinner; two clubs in one - one for old school swing out two stepping the other club features hip hop and neo soul; Saturday is The ReMix featuring a "D.J. Taking U to the next level and Customer Appreciation Night

CUSINE: Soul Food; features a lavish buffet on Fridays

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: Yes

DAYS & HOURS: Wed 5p-2a, Fri 5p-2a, Sat 8p-2a

ADDRESS: 4937 Martin Luther King Blvd  MAP

PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 713-847-7757

WEBSITE: http://www.originalredrooster.com

Club Ambiance
DESCRIPTION: Nightclub to get your age 25+ dance groove on with live shows of national R&B acts; talent search on Saturdays

CUISINE: Soul Food; nice after work buffet Wed-Sat

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: Yes, at night

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 5p-2a

ADDRESS: 5851 Southwest Freeway  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 713-661-6829

WEBSITE: none

Thelma’s Bar-B-Que Diner
DESCRIPTION: Diner with large servings of good food, so there’s usually a long line; take-out available

CUISINE: Barbeque; specialties include sausage, brisket, links, chicken and fish with all the trimmings

CREDIT CARDS: no

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Thu 11a-7p, Fri–Sat 11a–9p

ADDRESS: 1020 Live Oak  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 713-228-2262

WEBSITE: none

G’s & Z’s Coffee House
DESCRIPTION: Hot and cold java scents greet you as you enter this cozy coffee house; Monday night open-mic poetry

CUSINE: Coffee with sandwiches, salads, cakes, and a very nice selction of flavorful ice creams

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: $5 beginning at 8p on Saturdays for Poetry Night

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-6p, Sat 7a-Midnight

ADDRESS: 4420 Almeda  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-737-8366

WEBSITE: http://gsandzscoffeeshop.com

Smitty’s Louisiana Sports Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Sports bar opened in 2004; Pay-per-view events on 25 screens and live music; Monday Jazz night is smoking' and Karaoke on Thursday and Friday nights are good too, R&B Saturday nights

CUISINE: Cajun/Creole

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Nightly
ADDRESS: 3333 Old Spanish Trail  MAP
PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 713-741-9464

WEBSITE: http://www.smittywings.com

RAW Truth Vegetarian & Vegan Café
DESCRIPTION: Modest-size cafe serving healthy foods that taste great; locatedinside SHAPE Community Center so there's often cultural events going on too

CUISINE: Vegetarian; veggie burgers, spaghetti, salads, and vegetarian gumbo are all on the menu

CREDIT CARDS: yes

COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11:30a–7p
ADDRESS: 3815 Live Oak Street  MAP

PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 713-523-9755
WEBSITE: http://www.shape.org

Ral’s Café Bistro
DESCRIPTION: formerly an upscale bistro

CUISINE: Upscale Soul Food
DAYS & HOURS: CATERING ONLY, FOR NOW

WEBSITE: http://www.ralsfinecatering.com

Soul on the Bayeaux
DESCRIPTION: Nawlins restaurant has an award-winning reputation that attracts customers from miles away for its fabulous tasting cuisine at low prices

CUISINE: Cajun Seafood

DAYS & HOURS: CATERING ONLY FOR NOW
WEBSITE: http://onthebayeaux.com

Creole Shack
DESCRIPTION: Small restaurant

CUISINE: Caribbean & Creole

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

Cafe SoHo

DESCRIPTION: Cafe

CUISINE: French and Soul Food

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED