Captain Tom’s Seafood & Oyster Bar: Fresh Oysters in Katy

Oysters and beer are on the menu at Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar. The restaurant has a casual and laid back vibe. Most of the seating is just stools at the bar. The whole restaurant is shaped like a ship. The oysters are huge, fresh, and full of flavor. Add your favorite condiments like lemon juice, hot sauce, and horseradish. Fried options are also available like fried oysters, fried shrimp, and fried crab fingers. The gumbo is also very tasty. Order an appetizer like the stuffed jalapenos full of shrimp and crab meat. Pair your drink with a michelada, a concoction of Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and your favorite beer. Prices are very reasonable. Come early, Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar does get crowded. 

Captain Tom's Seafood & Oyster Bar
20525 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 829-6407

Japaneiro’s: Sugar Land Fusion Fare

Can’t decide whether you want Mexican or Japanese cuisine? No problem! Just head on over to Japaneiro’s and you can have both. An innovative fusion of the two cuisines means this little eatery near Marquis at Katy has a unique menu, with crab puffs and spicy salsa mingling on the same appetizer plate. Sushi rolls contain a delectable medley of similarly innovative ingredients. Try the T Rex and you get soft shell crawfish, jalapeño, cucumber, avocado & habañero topped with kani, maguro and unagi. Entree choices include a Churrasco Plate with grilled Angus Tenderloin marinated in chimichurri, served with garlic mashed potatoes, Blackened Chilean Sea Bass with black beans, and Stir Fried Seafood Rice with sweet plantain slices. Stop in at lunchtime for a 3-course meal for just $12. Japaneiro's is open every day for lunch and dinner.

Japaneiro's
2168 Texas Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 242-1121
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Black Walnut Café: Classics All Day

For breakfast, lunch, dinner or just relaxing with a drink in hand, come to the Black Walnut Café. Located in the Courtyard at First Colony Mall, the Black Walnut Café is a comfy spot to hit, any time of the day. The ambiance will impress you, with its dark woods and comfortable seating. Be careful, you could take a nap in those big comfy chairs! The morning and afternoon happy hours are perfect for meeting up with friends before or after work, and trying a munchie and a specialty cocktail. Everything in the kitchen from the pancakes to the dinner entrees are all made to order (don’t pass up the eggs Benedict in the morning and the grilled cheese for lunch).

Black Walnut Café
Courtyard at First Colony Mall
16535 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-7800
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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Upscale Dining in Katy

Just minutes from I-10 off Grand Parkway you'll find Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, an upscale restaurant in Katy. The food is delicious with generous portion sizes. Be ready for leftovers! Start with an appetizer like Perry’s Signature Fried Asparagus, topped with jumbo lump crabmeat. Then move onto your entree like Perry's Famous Pork Chop, cured, roasted, slow-smoked, and caramelized served with homemade applesauce. Regulars rave these are the best pork chops you will ever eat. Pair your meal with some sides, served family style, like Macaroni & Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries, and Roasted Creamed Corn. A full bar is available. Try to save room for the tasty desserts. Open Saturday to Thursday for dinner and Fridays for lunch and dinner. 

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
23501 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Suite Q100
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 347-3600
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Azuma on the Lake: Upscale Japanese Fare in Sugar Land

Ditch the burger and fries routine and treat your taste buds to Japanese cuisine in the upscale atmosphere of Azuma on the Lake in Sugar Land. For starters you might want to settle in with a big bowl of Asari Miso Soup with fresh Manilla clams simmered in a miso broth and some Tori Age, crispy chicken bites with a spicy dipping sauce. If you like your fish swimmingly fresh, you can order something from the extensive sushi menu, like the Rock & Roll with shrimp tempura, cucumber, mayo and masago. The entrée menu offers up a tasty array of authentic dishes, like Yaki Udon – stir fried noodles with chicken & veggies, Ten Don – shrimp tempura over rice, Sweet Chili Fish with snapper & sweet chili sauce and Ahi Tuna Steak with raspberry-soy reduction. Azuma is open for lunch and dinner.

Azuma on the Lake
15830 SW Freeway
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 313-0518
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Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille: Tasty New American Cuisine

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille features an eclectic dining, lounge and piano bar setting that’s perfect for a memorable meal. Appetizers include tasty meal starters like Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Scallops, Tempura Fried Lobster Tail, Oysters on the Half Shell and Prime Beef Carpaccio. Signature entrees feature Filet Perry with an 8-ounce filet mignon topped with jumbo lump crabmeat and herb garlic butter, Chateaubriand for Two and a Petite Surf & Turf with filet mignon and lobster tail. Save a spot in your tummy for the delectable Dessert Trio with vanilla bean crème brulée, Grand Marnier chocolate truffle and praline cheesecake. Cocktails, beer and wine round out the menu. Open Saturdays through Thursdays for dinner, lunch and dinner on Fridays.

Perry's Steakhouse and Grille
2115 Town SW Place
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 565-2727
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Live Oak Grill: Rustic Dining

A relaxed, rustic atmosphere and a menu decked out with Southern classics is what Sugar Land diners love about Live Oak Grill. Favorites include the Live Oak Old Fashioned Burger with a 6-ounce Angus patty grilled to order, topped with pickles, onion, tomato and lettuce and served with a heaping helping of crispy fries. Other taste pleasers include the Bacon Cheeseburger with blue cheese, Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken with country gravy, mashed potatoes & green beans, Grilled Pork Chops with choice of two sides, and the 10-Ounce Texas Ribeye with two sides. Sit inside or in the patio under the 100-year-old oak tree. Be sure to save room some homemade banana pudding or a slice of pecan pie. Sugar Land's Live Oak Grill is open for lunch and dinner.

Live Oak Grill
12935 Dairy Ashford Road
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-5253
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Pho Saigon Noodle House

Next time you’re in the mood for some delightful fare, aim your car towards Katy's Pho Saigon Noodle House and drive on over from Marquis at Katy. They’ve got authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including that delectable soup, Pho, that’s a melding of meat, noodles, veggies and herb-infused broth. Enjoy a big bowlful for lunch or dinner – it’s reputed to have miraculous healing properties. They also have a nice array of rice and noodle plates, including Bun Ga Nuong – vermicelli with charbroiled chicken, Bun Tom Nuong – vermicelli with charbroiled shrimp, and Com Bi Suong Nong – steamed rice with shredded pork and crispy pork skin. Speedy service, reasonable prices and tasty food make this a winner, whether you stop by for lunch or dinner.

Pho Saigon Noodle House
890 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 574-8590
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Coal Vines: Pizza, Pasta, Wine, and More

Coal Vines offers up pizza, pasta and wine in a chic, bistro-style format not far from Marquis at Katy. Stop in to sip a varietal from their extensive selection, or imbibe a refreshing artisan cocktail. New York-style thin crust pizzas topped with an array of luscious ingredients are alone worth a trip to this trendy little eatery. Try the Bolognese with mushrooms, mozzarella and a savory tomato sauce for a sizzling meal to remember. Pastas are all made in-house and are topped with a myriad of luscious ingredients. In addition to their standard dishes, a daily rotating menu of chef’s specialties gives you additional entrée choices. Appetizers, salads, desserts and friendly, efficient service make this a great Sugar Land spot for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.

Coal Vines
1550 Lake Pointe Parkway
Sugar Land, TX 77478
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The Original Marini’s Empanada House

A fire closed down the Original Marini’s Empanada House back in 1985 after 14 years in business, but they came back after a hiatus and began again serving the empanadas that their customers love. If you’re unfamiliar with empanadas, they’re delectable little turnovers stuffed with either sweet or savory ingredients. Savory empanadas include a Beef Gaucho with ground beef, hard-boiled egg, olive, onions & spices, a Fugazetta with sautéed onions, provolone cheese, mozzarella & spices and Four Cheeses with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar and asagio. Desert empanadas feature the Banana Special with sliced bananas, cheese, cinnamon, raisins, dulce de leche & whipped cream, and Apple with Everything with diced apple, cheese cinnamon & raisins. Specialty sandwiches and smoothies are also offered.

The Original Marini's Empanada House
3522 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4273
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