Traditional in Houston

1110 Lake Woodlands Dr., Spring Outside Houston

281-362-9191

American, Barbecue, Mexican, New American, Southwestern, Tex-Mex, Traditional, Best Of, Menu

Originating in Dallas in 1975 as a casual sit-down restaurant stuffed to the brim with Southwestern tchotchkes, Chili's has since grown into a behemoth chain owned by culinary conglomerate Brinker, with more than 1,400 locations in more than thirty countries. Sadly, the Awesome Blossom is no more, but menu staples like Chicken Crispers, Southwestern Egg Rolls and those infamous baby back ribs — which may or may not cause you to spontaneously burst into song — are still going strong. Every location including Houston features a fully stocked bar, and, as would seem fitting for a Southwestern-themed chain, Chili's specializes in margaritas, from top-shelf to sparkly fruit-flavored incarnations. In recent years the chain has continued its worldwide domination with more minimalist, modern decor and promos like the "$20 Dinner for Two." Voice Places is the place to find a Chili's near you.

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City Cafe

513 College Ave., South Houston Outside Houston

713-944-3710

American, Breakfast, Traditional, Recommended, Slideshow

The cute City Cafe diner has been serving huge, Texas-style breakfasts and bountiful steam-table lunches since 1952. The chicken-fried steak is great any time of day, whether with fried eggs and grits in the morning or with a side of macaroni and cheese at lunch. It's located in South Houston, so not subject to the City of Houston's no smoking ordinance. The smoking section is where you'll find all the good action from the colorful regulars.

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Crazy Frogs Too

3939 Fm 1960 Road W. Jersey Village

American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

G's & Z's Coffee Shop

4420 Almeda Third Ward

713-737-8366

American, Coffeehouse, Tea, Traditional, Coffee Shops, Music Venues

IHOP

5729 Westheimer Rd. Galleria

713-952-1378

American, Breakfast, Brunch, Diner, Traditional, Best Of

IHOP, you hop, we all hop for pancakes? A 24-hour mecca for Houston flapjack lovers from tots to blue-hairs, the now-acronymed International House of Pancakes isn't just a one-trick pony. Besides pancakes in a dizzying array of flavors from chocolate chip to carrot cake (plus seasonal flavors like pumpkin and eggnog), the never-closed breakfast emporium serves everything from omelettes and waffles to chicken-fried steak and pot roast, plus giant carafes of coffee at any hour of the day. Founded in 1958, the pancake house is almost old enough to order off its very own senior menu, a privilege reserved for those 55 and up. IHOP's just a skip and a jump away on Voice Places.

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Pluckers Wing Bar

1400 Shepherd Dr. Heights

713-864-9464

American, Traditional, Wings, Readers' Choice

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Puffabellys Old Depot Restaurant

100 Main St. Outer Loop - NW

281-350-3376

American, New American, Traditional, Music Venues, Menu

With its woody aesthetic and walls festooned with vintage gas station and beer signs, Puffabelly's tries to evoke a railroad nightclub from the days of yore, albeit a highly sanitized one that happens to be located in the middle of a high-spending tourist mecca. All those peanut shells on the floor aren't an example of sloppiness: You're encouraged to shuck 'em and chuck 'em, but goobers aren't the only thing on offer here. In addition to serving a full menu and basic bottled beer, Puff's also has a small performance stage, featuring regular country and folk singer-songwriter nights during the week (with both local and regional artists) and the occasional touring band on the weekends. But don't expect to see Boxcar Willie jumping off the train from the track near the door.

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Vallone's

947 Gessner Outer Loop - NW

American, Italian, Seafood, Steakhouse, Traditional

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