Houston, Texas is home to an incredible array of fine restaurants and ethnic cuisine. So much more than great traditional Texas barbeque, Houston area restaurants offer something for the palate as well as the eye. With roof-top restaurants, Italian bistros, Sushi bars and more, the choice is nearly endless.

According to The New York Times, Houston residents spend more per capita on dining than any other city. As the largest city in Texas, Houston offers ethnic cuisine from Japanese, Creole, Mexican, Italian, Cajun, Vietnamese and more. By simply exploring the city, visitors and residents alike will find something for even the most discerning palates.

For the entire month of August, area restaurants participate in the annual Houston’s Restaurants Week. Over 100 restaurants are expected to participate this year. Five dollars of every dinner sold and three dollars of every lunch sold will be donated to the Houston Food Bank.

Houston restaurants offer an excellent and varied list of both regional favorites and global cuisine. Whether you’re looking for a family dining experience, a romantic dinner for two or a group barbeque get-together, Houston makes your restaurant dining special. Patronizing Houston area restaurants in August contributes to a much needed cause.