At courses like Memorial Park and Wildcat Golf Course in Houston, you'll deal with almost perfect greens, fairways, and tees. You'll probably even hit every club in your bag by the time you reach the 18th green. So if you're in Houston on business or vacation, take some time out of your schedule to play these and other courses in the Houston area. On your way to the golf course, you'll want a big breakfast. After your round, you'll likely be ravenous after all that exercise. Luckily, Houston has more than its share of American-style restaurants to choose from.
Harry's Restaurant
As sure as the sun will rise in the east tomorrow morning, you can never go wrong having a big breakfast at Harry's Restaurant in Houston. From the time it opens up at 6 a.m. to closing in mid-afternoon, the place is teeming with locals looking to Harry's for the perfect breakfast. If you're looking for fresh biscuits, Harry's starts making them long before you arrive. And if it's omelets, pancakes, or any other breakfast food you want, Harry's offers fresh offerings. If you'd like to go to Harry's for lunch, that's no problem. Harry's trots out tasty fare like meatloaf, fried fish, baked chicken, and other savory dishes. Don't forget to have your vegetables--side dishes at Harry's are delicious.
Harry's Restaurant
318 Tuam,
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 528-0198
harrysrestaurantcafe.com/index2.html
*17 at Alden-Houston
*17 has been setting the standard in American food in Houston since it opened in 2004. In fact, just months after *17 opened, Texas Magazine said it had to be on your list of new places to try. You'll have difficulty choosing an entree on its lengthy menu, but some of the favorite dishes are the rack of lamb served with arugula pudding, purple potatoes, chanterelle mushrooms and asparagus, and pan-seared salmon with curried apricots, broccolini, and wild rice. It also has a thoughtful wine list, so it's easy to match a wine with your dinner.
*17 at Alden-Houston
1117 Prairie St.
Houston, TX 77002
(832) 200-8888
aldenhotels.com
Mark's American Cuisine
If you'd like to take that special someone out for a meal, Mark's American Cuisine is possibly the most romantic restaurant in Houston. It occupies and old church with hand-painted murals hanging on the walls and a gold ceiling. When you are seated, there will be a lighted candle on your table. The menu describes such masterpieces as sesame-encrusted shrimp with red curry and wasabi-infused crème fraiche or grilled Scottish salmon with Asian vegetables and pineapple coconut rice. Wine Spectator Magazine has given Mark's a Certificate of Merit for its exceptional wine list.
Mark's American Cuisine
1658 Westheimer Rd
Houston, Texas 77006
(713) 523-3800
marks1658.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16&Itemid=169
About The Author
Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
