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The Hit List

If you’re seeking recommendations of restaurants you’ll love, look no further than the Resy Hit List, our expertly curated list of must-try spots that should be on your radar.

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Climbing in Houston

Sushi Horiuchi

5 · Japanese · $$$$

Houston

Nancy’s Hustle

4.9 · American · $$

EaDo

Theodore Rex

4.8 · Contemporary American · $$$

Downtown

Kata Robata

4.9 · Japanese · $$

Upper Kirby

Tiny Boxwoods Houston

4.7 · American · $$

River Oaks

Chapman & Kirby

4.1 · American · $$

East Downtown

Katami

4.8 · Japanese · $

Montrose

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