Lunchtime Dining in Houston

From elegant New American Cuisine to an old-fashioned diner with hamburgers, Houston offers an abundance of restaurant choices for any type of business lunch.

Mark's American Cuisine
1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 523-3800

Mark's American Cuisine on Westheimer Road is a highlight in Houston's restaurant corridor. Chef Mark Cox presents delicious, creative New American Cuisine in a renovated 1920's church. Over 250 wines are available from the selective Wine Cellar which has been recognized by Wine Spectator.

Lunch is available Mondays through Fridays from 11am to 2pm and reservations are recommended. The menu is incredible full of fresh, seasonal ingredients, and special selections that are verbally added to the menu throughout the day.

Mark's American Cuisine caters to private business groups with three different meeting rooms available. This Houston restaurant is the most elegant and special choice for a business lunch.

Prince's Hamburger #1
www.princeshamburgers.com
9535 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
Prince's Hamburger #2
3899 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77027
Prince's Hamburger #3
11460 Fuqua #100
Houston, TX 77089

The original Prince's Drive-In opened in 1934 with car hops and hamburgers so tasty they became 'Nationally Famous.' Today this Houston restaurant has dropped the drive-in and expanded to three locations, but sticks to the tradition of fresh Angus beef and other fresh ingredients. Prince's Hamburger is a popular Houston restaurant and even sells t-shirts with their slogan, "Fit for a King."

The restaurants have a 1950's diner atmosphere complete with juke boxes. Their menu offers more than just hamburgers, ranging from the original with special sauce to the half-pounder. Fried shrimp, chicken, soups, salads, loaded baked potatoes and healthier choices of turkey burgers, veggie burgers, and buffalo burgers are available. An old-fashioned soda fountain offers ice cream, malts, milkshakes, and flavored sundaes. All the fresh food and fabulous beverages at Prince's are offered at prices reminiscent of the past as well!

Zula Restaurant
705 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: (713)227-7052

Another Houston restaurant offering creative New American cuisine is Zula Restaurant which occupies the bottom floor of the St. Germain loft condominiums near the Theatre District. Zula Restaurant is downtown Houston's ideal white-tablecloth choice for a business lunch. Tables are laid out in a manner that gives businesspeople their privacy as they talk and dine.

The elegant interior features bright colors and a Las Vegas inspired decor. Zula's menu reflects its atmosphere, including classic dishes such as roasted salmon, prepared with twist. Multi-cultural elements are added to the dishes which gives them a contemporary flair. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are always featured on the changing menu which includes more than 150 choices on the wine list.

Zula Restaurant has been recognized by the Zagat Survey Restaurant Guide from 2004 through 2007. Lunch is served between 11:30am and 1:30pm on weekdays.

Américas
1800 Post Oak Blvd
Houston, TX 77056
Phone: (713) 961-1492

Latin American cuisine is featured at Américas in the Galleria area of Houston. In its opening year, 1993, Américas was recognized by Esquire Magazine as 'Restaurant of the Year.' Lunch is served Mondays through Fridays starting at 11am.

The architectural design of this unique Houston restaurant is as impressive as the diverse menu which was inspired by North, Central, and South American food. Architect Jordan Mozer included details such as stone walls in the bar crafted to resemble Machu Picchu and lighting resembling flowers in a rainforest.

Américas is opening a second Houston restaurant location to attract businesspeople in The Woodlands. The new location will be 21 Waterway Avenue and the phone number is (281)367-1492.

REEF
2600 Travis St
Houston, TX 77006
Phone: (713) 526-8282

REEF is a trendy seafood restaurant in midtown Houston with a nautical, oceanic theme to both its décor and its menu. REEF opens for lunch at 11am on weekdays and offers complimentary valet parking. REEF features a private dining area that can accommodate up to 32 people.

The seafood entrees are always paired with fresh, locally grown ingredients and showcase Asian, Mediterranean, and Gulf Coast flavors. An open kitchen allows diners a wonderful view of the cooking, but can add to the volume in the restaurant. Unique seafood can be found on the menu including cobia, tilefish, wahoo, triggerfish, and many more. REEF is a great business lunch choice when seeking a unique, hip Houston restaurant.