Bite Into a Burger Under the Oak Trees at Live Oak Grill

The Live Oak Grill offers casual dining, with picnic tables both indoors and out. Order at the counter, find a table, and enjoy the “down-home atmosphere”—augmented by the massive Texas-shaped art piece made of Texas license plates. The menu focuses mostly on classic Southern dishes, sandwiches, and burgers; however, you’ll also encounter specialties such as chicken fried steak, grilled ribeye, and quesadillas. Salads and soups round out the casual menu.

This is a great place for families thanks to the kids’ menu. Outside under the big oak trees, your brood can run off excess energy at the playground while you enjoy your beer, burger, and onion rings. If you’re feeling especially hungry, order some pecan pie, too!

Live Oak Grill can be easy to miss as it’s just off the freeway, so keep your eyes peeled.

Live Oak Grill
12935 Dairy Ashford Road
Sugar Land, TX 77478
(281) 491-5253
www.liveoakgrills.com
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Guru Kitchen: A Healthier Burger Spot in Sugar Land

A guru is someone who teaches a skill or trade, and at Guru Kitchen, the talented chefs aim to teach Sugar Land residents a thing or two about burgers and crepes. The stylish interior features white brick walls and modern furnishings, and you can even draw on the tables with chalk while you wait for your food to arrive.

The restaurant’s philosophy is that decadent foods don’t have to be unhealthy, so the team incorporates only the highest quality ingredients in each dish. The burgers are shaped from hard-to-find Japanese Akaushi beef that offers numerous health benefits and the lowest cholesterol content of almost any meat, while the crepes are full of fiber and loaded with veggies and fruits. Guru Kitchen also offers hearty salads, appetizers like chicken skewers and crab cakes, and salty chips crafted from low-carb beets.

Guru Kitchen is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Guru Kitchen
2268 Texas Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 313-0026
www.gurukitchen.com
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The Rouxpour: Bayou Flavor

New Orleans might be on the other side of the Gulf, but the tastes of the Crescent City are easy to find at The Rouxpour. Located in the Market at Town Center on Route 6, the Rouxpour brings all of the terrific ambiance and cuisine of New Orleans right to your table.

The atmosphere of the bar and restaurant may even make you feel like you just landed in the French Quarter, with cool brick walls, art work and nice, comfortable tables. When the weather’s nice, get a spot on one of the courtyard patios. The cuisine is everything that you’d expect, from the classic muffaletta and ‘po boy sandwiches to all of the excellent seafood choices. Visit The Rouxpour's website to learn more.

The Rouxpour
2298 Texas Drive
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 240-7689
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-rouxpour-sugar-land

Flying Saucer: A Sugar Land Gastropub

This UFO touched down in Sugar Land's Town Square shopping complex and quickly won over a host of loyal fans. Hundreds of beers on tap, a tasty selection of pub food, friendly waitstaff and a fun, festive atmosphere makes it a great place to hang out with friends. If you just need a bit of a nosh to go with your brew, you can scoop up some Nachos Grande, Quesadillas, Hot Wings or Hummus & Pita. Heartier appetites will want to pick something from the plentiful roster of sandwiches that includes the Saucer Burger with a half-pound of certified Angus Beef, a Hippie Burger with a veggie patty & jalapeno-pesto mayo, the Saucer Dipster with seasoned roast beef & swiss cheese and the River Rocker with smoked salmon & cream cheese. Bratwurst, pizza, salads, soup and dessert are also on the menu.

Flying Saucer
15929 City Walk
Sugar Land, TX 77479
(281) 242-7468
http://www.yelp.com/biz/flying-saucer-draught-emporium-sugar-land

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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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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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
http://www.yelp.com/biz/coal-vines-sugar-land

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