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Dance the Night Away at Babaloo International Cafe & Bar

May 12, 2015 by

One Yelp reviewer enthusiastically reports that Katy's Babaloo International Cafe & Bar has a "nice atmosphere, good service, and lots of dancing going on," and that's pretty much the sentiment of most Babaloo regulars. This unique bar, eatery, and dance floor offers the best of all worlds: You can eat and drink, then dance it all off until you're ready for round two.

The tapas-style food menu is appropriately geared towards late-night nibbling and sharing, featuring lots of tasty finger foods like beef sliders, bacon wrapped scallops, egg rolls, and nacho potato skins. Babaloo's drink menu has a solid wine and cocktail selection with a particular emphasis on Latin-style mixed drinks and bottle service for those who wish to make the evening a VIP experience. And depending on the night, you might shimmy around the dance floor to a live Latin band, a hip hop DJ, or all the top 40 hits you love!

Babaloo International Cafe & Bar
22756 Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 391-4167
www.babaloocafe.net
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China Cottage: Your New Favorite Take-Out Spot in Katy

April 28, 2015 by

Since opening in 2007, China Cottage has been serving a blend of Chinese regional cuisines to happy Katy customers. The restaurant does a brisk lunch business, and its lunch specials are a very good deal, combining an entree dish with rice, crab rangoon, and your choice of soup. Dinner at China Cottage is a more relaxed affair, but not because there are fewer customers; diners just have more time to linger over their meals after the workday is finished. Large portions and reasonable prices mean that it can be easy to over-order and end up with lots of leftovers, but that's not a problem when the food is this good.

The dining room is bright and open, while the service is fast, friendly, and attentive, so dining in is always a pleasure. But sometimes you just need to eat your Chinese food while sitting on your own couch watching a movie. If it's one of those days, China Cottage's take-out service is the answer.

China Cottage
637 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 492-7832
www.china-cottage.com
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Get Authentic Cajun Dishes at Seafood on the Geaux

April 21, 2015 by

For authentic Cajun and Creole seafood, Seafood on the Geaux is a destination worth trying. This popular eatery specializes in regional favorites such as the crispy shrimp po’boy served with house-made tartar sauce and the fried catfish dinner served with fries and toast. Order a pot of boiled crawfish, or even get the crawfish live to take home and prepare yourself. If you're in a hurry, head directly to Seafood on the Geaux's drive-through window and get your meal in a jiffy. If you've got time, though, regulars suggest that you sit down at one of the picnic tables out front and enjoy your meal while it's piping hot.

Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. Combine that with authentic Cajun recipes and the shop's casual, comfortable atmosphere, and you'll understand why Seafood on the Geaux is a Katy favorite!

Seafood on the Geaux
979 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 398-3003
www.seafoodonthegeaux.com
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Red Oak Grill: American Cuisine with a Mediterranean Flair

April 14, 2015 by

Once you eat at Red Oak Grill, you'll understand why it has such a loyal following among Katy locals, many of whom make a ritual out of a weekly family meal at the restaurant. Relax in one of the deep booths or enjoy the sunshine at a table next to the floor-to-ceiling windows. Wherever you sit, you'll find lots of American classics on the menu, like burgers and fries or grilled catfish filets with house-made tartar sauce and a baked potato. But you'll also find a number of Mediterranean-style dishes, which are some of the restaurant's specialties. Try the beef or lamb kabobs for a Mediterranean version of barbecue, and be sure to taste the creamy, mildly spiced hummus spread served with pita bread.

Red Oak Grill is a popular breakfast spot, so consider heading over on a Saturday morning for a leisurely plate of French toast with fresh fruit or flaky biscuits topped with a dollop of creamy sausage gravy.

Red Oak Grill
2004 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-2612
www.redoak-grill.com
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Palma de Cera: Taste Latin American Cuisine

March 17, 2015 by

A popular restaurant in Katy, Texas, Palma de Cera serves a menu of flavorful Latin American cuisine.

Happy Yelp reviewers report that the crispy baked empanadas are well seasoned and delicious, the steak al chimichurri is juicy and tender, and the blackened tilapia with shrimp and calamari is fresh and flavorful. Most dishes are served with traditional accompaniments, including rice, charro-style red beans, fried plantains, and a small garden salad. If everything on the menu sounds good and you're not sure what to get, try the bandeja paisa, which includes tasting-sized portions of seasoned skirt steak, chorizo made in-house, crispy fried pork belly, rice, beans, eggs, plantains, and avocado.

Visit Palma de Cera's website to find out more about this Katy restaurant!

Palma de Cera
2004 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 392-3800
www.palmadecerarestaurant.com
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Ginger Thai: Spicy and Sweet Fare

March 10, 2015 by

Next time you're tired after a long day at work and don't feel like cooking dinner, why not let Ginger Thai do the cooking for you? This popular Katy eatery serves up a diverse array of tasty Thai dishes, ranging from the mild, sweet massamun chicken curry made with coconut milk to the spicy pad kee mao, which features flat rice noodles topped with meat and a jalapeno, chili, bamboo, basil, and tomato sauce.

Yelp reviewers recommend that you save room for dessert, however, because the mango sticky rice is a refreshing medley of fresh fruit and sweetened rice. Ginger Thai also has a set of kid-friendly dishes, like chicken nuggets, French fries, and chicken fried rice, so if your children aren't adventurous eaters, they can stick with something familiar.

Ginger Thai
27110 Cinco Ranch Boulevard
Katy, TX 77494
(281) 394-7077
www.gingerthaihouston.com/katy-location
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The Bagel Cafe: A Well-Rounded Breakfast Spot in Katy

February 17, 2015 by

Located in a shopping plaza in Katy, The Bagel Cafe is a casual deli that's ideal for a quick, filling breakfasts on your way to work. For those who prefer to linger a while, the cafe also features a few small tables and free Wi-Fi for checking your emails over a hot cup of coffee.

Open daily, The Bagel Cafe is obviously most well known for its bagels, which are prepared from scratch and baked on-site every morning. The menu includes favorites like poppy seed and everything bagels, as well as specialty flavors that change daily, such as cinnamon crunch, garlic, and asiago cheese. A small selection of breads and pastries are also made fresh daily, and every hearty bagel can be made into a sandwich for breakfast or lunch.

If you’re in charge of bringing breakfast to your morning meeting, family reunion, or other group function, note that The Bagel Cafe offers baker’s dozens of bagels and the delicious spreads to go along with them.

The Bagel Cafe
631 S. Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 646-7474
www.thebagelcafe.net
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Bite a Burger, Sip a Shake at Steak ‘n Shake in Katy

February 10, 2015 by

For 80 years Steak 'n Shake has been serving premium burgers and milkshakes to happy diners, and the Katy location of this popular chain carries on this tradition.

The original steakburger is still one of the restaurant's most popular items, combining an all-beef patty hot off the grill with American cheese on a toasted bun. Add a side of the signature shoestring fries (topped with cheese if you're especially adventurous) and you've got a classic American meal. In addition to your food, be sure you order a milkshake. These hand-dipped shakes include real ice cream and whole milk, whipped together into a smooth, creamy, and frosty treat. Try topping yours with whipped cream and a cherry.

The restaurant itself is clean and pleasant, and the service is friendly, but if you're in a hurry, it's simple to get your tasty meal to go at the drive through window.

Steak ‘n Shake
20950 Katy Freeway
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 578-1987
www.steaknshake.com/locations/23937-steak-n-shake
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Have Thai Food in Katy, Texas at Thai Spice

January 20, 2015 by

Over the past 20 years, Thai Spice has evolved from a single restaurant into a successful regional chain. Its Katy location is locally known for serving expertly spiced, authentic Thai fare and for providing friendly, consistently efficient service.

Regulars especially praise the yellow curry, which combines your choice of meat with potatoes and carrots in a coconut-based curry sauce. You can specify how spicy you'd like your dish on a four-point scale, so there's no need to shy away from a curry—or any other dish on the Thai Spice menu—out of concern that it might be too fiery. Seafood is also a popular menu choice at Thai Spice, and the grilled lemongrass shrimp over glass noodles provides bold flavors without too much heat.

Whatever you order, you can be sure that it will arrive at your table colorfully and artistically arranged, so that your meal will be a feast for your eyes as well as your taste buds.

Thai Spice
1420 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 574-1500
www.thaispice.com
www.yelp.com/biz/thai-spice-katy

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Order the Aloha Pie at Mazzei’s Gourmet Pizza

December 16, 2014 by

It's easy to see why Mazzei's Gourmet Pizza claims to serve "the best pizza you will ever have," because this popular Katy eatery takes the classic Italian pie to a whole new level. At Mazzei's you'll find unique combinations, like the Aloha pizza, which substitutes pesto for traditional red pizza sauce beneath ham, pineapple, artichoke hearts, bacon, and feta cheese. Or try the Alfredo pizza, which starts with a base of creamy white sauce, piled high with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and parmesan.

Of course, you'll find classic basil, tomato, and mozzarella combinations, too, and customers are also free to design a pizza with customized toppings. Any pizza can be ordered Neapolitan style or deep dish, and regular customers say that though it takes longer for a deep dish pizza to bake, the wait is well worth it. If pizza's just not your thing, don't overlook the rest of the menu, because Mazzei's pastas, paninis, and calzones are also popular choices with loyal followings of their own.

Mazzei's Gourmet Pizza
6868 South Mason Road
Katy, TX 77450
(281) 579-1677
www.mazzeisgourmetpizza.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mazzeis-gourmet-pizza-katy

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