Restaurants the Evans' Frequent
12/20/2011

 

I don't do. . . Other than this, if a restaurant in the Clear Lake area isn't listed, there's probably a reason.  (Except for Mexican restaurants -- there are so many, we don't frequent them all.)

Excellent .. Good... (no ball) OK ... We eat at all these places so none are poor.

General Menu - Cafe - Variety

  • Seabrook Classic Cafe - NASA, Seabrook - general menu, seafood -- fried oysters for me and recently their prime rib has been excellent
  • Kelley's - League City Main St. across from Popeye's & the Sonic -- country cooking,  large portions.  I like their chili, Frito Pie, chili dog & burger.
  • Chili's - NASA 1 at Gulf Freeway (I45) Office Depot center.
  • Cheddar's - I only list Chedder's  because of their Chicken Pot Pie.  Best I've had on 60 years.  They make an okay burger too, but that's about it.  Typically service is poor & slow.

Italian

  • Frenchie's - El Camino Real @ NASA 1 - Italian
  • Angelo's -Webster, Bay Area Blvd, between Texas 3 and I45, across from the Out Back Steakhouse -- best tortellini in the area, and good pizza.
  • Zio's - Webster, Bay Area Blvd, between Texas 3 and I45, across from Taco Cabana
  • Olive Garden - We quit them for many years because of poor service, but recently have gone back and service is much improved.
  • Pomodora's -- Good Italian and pizza.  Service has improved as of mid 2011

Steak - most have seafood

  • Perry's Grille - Bay Area Blvd @ Texas 3 behind Kinko's -- declined somewhat in recent years.  Their Wednesday and Friday noon pork chop is usually great and a good deal.  Evenings got too pricy for us.  (haven't eaten here at night in a long time, so . . .)
  • T-Bone Tom's - in Kemah on Texas 146 near high bridge -- steaks & barbecue We get their chicken fried steak.
  • Bay Area Meat Market and Smokehouse - 537 Kirby, Seabrook -- Absolutely no atmosphere, purely functional.  Super steaks, super cheeeap.  Good burgers.  Good pulled pork sandwich.  Barbeque. 
  • Hobby Hilton - Tuesday Night Prime Rib Buffet -- yum-yum (haven't been in a few years and I think their price has gone way up)
  • Samurai Japanese Steak & Sushi House - 133 W Bay Area Blvd, Webster.  We get a steak at the hibachi, but people rave about their sushi. 

Barbecue

  • Red River Barbeque -- League City on Main near Egret Bay Blvd.
  • Joe's - Alvin
  • Tony's Barbecue -- Saturn @ Gemini in Clear Lake City.  Best BBQ in the Clear Lake area

Hamburgers

  • Miller's Cafe - on Space Center Blvd., off Bay Area Blvd (old time greasy spoon burgers -- I like 'um)
  • Perry's Market and Grill -- 614 S. Friendswood Dr.  They have great dishes other than burgers but that's what I eat there most regularly.
  • Tookies - downtown Seabrook -- Tookies went away with Ike but as of mid 2011 it's back with a new owner.  Haven't tried it yet 'cause it's always too crowded.  We're waiting 'til the new wears off.
  • Stomps Burgers -- Off Highway 146 in Baycliff.  They have the same burgers (with different names) and onion rings the old Tookies did.  Remember the Stomps Icehouse Special at Tookies, I assume Stomps Burgers is somehow connected.

Mexican

  • Pappasito's - I45 northbound feeder between NASA 1 & Bay Area Blvd. The "Superior" is enough for the two of us.
  • Mom Alone -- NASA One, across from the three tall (Power's) office buildings. We do Sunday breakfast.
  • Los Ramirez -- On El Camino Real, beside the Coliseum Restaurant across from Hancock's fabric.  
  • Alamo Tamales -- Texas 3, near Clear Lake City Blvd.  Best tamales in the area -- be sure to get the large ones, the small ones are just standard machine made tamales.  

Breakfast

  • Mom Alone -- Mexican Breakfast on NASA One, across from the three tall (Power's) office buildings.
  • Skipper's - Kemah FM 2094 (you may think it's on 518 but it's not) about a mile from Hwy146
  • Taco Cabana -Webster, Bay Area Blvd between Texas 3 and I45.  Cheeeep and OK.
  • Denny's - Bay Area Blvd.
  • Jimmy's Egg -- Bay Area Blvd. @ Space Center Blvd. in Armond Bayou shopping center behind the Valero gas station.  We like their Eggs Benedict and sweet potato pancakes, and that's about it.  Service is spotty and they're thronged so there's always a wait, thus we don't eat there often.
  • Pelican Grill --  Their Eggs Benedict are the best in the area.  Family operation.  Service is a little slow.
  • Ashley's Donuts -- Bay Area Blvd @ Thor.  They have a great breakfast burrito they call a taco.  You must order by 11am. 
  • McDonald's - Breakfast Biscuit & senior coffee only
  • Jack-in-the-Box - I only get their Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich & Egg Rolls -- their egg rolls are the best around

Sandwiches

  • Jason's Deli - in Webster, Bay Area Blvd, between Texas 3 and I45, beside Bradleys.  Their one trip salad bar with half a sandwich is the best deal there.
  • Potbelly -- in Webster, NE corner of Bay Area Blvd. and I-45, near TGI Friday's
  • Subway Sandwiches - Bay Area Blvd @ Space Park drive across from Millers Cafe
  • Sandwich shop at El Camino & Hercules (can't remember the name) -- best Philly Cheese Steak in the Clear Lake area.
  • Miss Ginny's Bakery - Faces Space Center @ Pineloch -- different & good egg salad sandwich, but she doesn't always have it.

Indian

  • Mogul -- They've moved to the corner of Bay Area Blvd & Buccaneer (Near Spec's Liquor).  This used to be my favorite restaurant in the bay area, but, I went with friends and wanted to talk.  The new place is too loud (no sound deadening), so I've quit going. Their every day noon buffet is excellent.  Menu dishes are also excellent, but full service can be verrry slow. 
  • Bombay Tadka -- This has become my new place for Indian lunch.  The ambiance is great, and they have a good buffet at a reasonable price.
  • Cuisine of India - My wife likes this one better than the other two, who can account for taste?

Chinese

  • Szechuan Garden Chinese Restaurant -- 707 W Main St, League City - between Texas 3 & I-45
  • Hunan Star - Across the street from Armand Bayou shopping center & Mogal Indian restaurant
  • China Star - Nassau Bay behind Wendy's across from CVS Drugstore -- I'm like their General Tso's Chicken
  • Clear Lake Hunan Restaurant -- 2323 Clear Lake City Blvd. In the shopping center at Space Center.  Probably my current favorite.  The wife likes 888 Bistro, but I can't find anything there I like.

German

  • The Alpine Brauhaus Restaurant is back!! -- Corner of NASA 1 and I-45 behind Chili's.  Good German food and beer.  The resurrected version (same owner) is pricier. 

Fried Chicken

  • Popeye's - Bay Area Blvd. in Armand Bayou shopping center beside Valero gas station.  We do take-out about every 6 weeks.  (hard place to figure out how to order)

Pizza

  • Double Dave's -- Bay Area Blvd, across from Armand Bayou shopping center/Popeye's
  • Pizza Hut -- Take out or delivery.   Bay Area Blvd, in Armand Bayou shopping center. Behind Popeye's.  I like their thin crust meatlovers, with extra sauce.
  • Texas Pizza -- Take out or delivery.   I switch off with Pizza Hut and Pomadoras
  • Pomodoras -- 1303 NASA Pkwy.  Everything is good, but service was so terrible we've quit going, except for take out pizza.

Snacks

  • Ashley's Donuts -- Bay Area Blvd @ Thor.  I like their jalapeņo crescent roll croissants and glazed old fashioned donuts.

Other 

  • Mediterranean Cafe & Market - In Nassau Bay shopping center on Upper Bay Road (we don't eat here often anymore -- just sorta burned out on this kind of food)  I understand they are going to tear down this shopping center so you better go soon if you want to try it.

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