Slideshow: Dinner at Bryan Caswell's Reef in Houston, TX

Houston's Reef Restaurant Makes a Splash

June 17, 2009

Tempura Soft-Shell Crab, Avocado and Radish Salad, Sea Salt Cashews

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I've got roots in Houston, TX, home of some of the world's best steak and Tex-Mex. But on a recent return to Bayou City, I was eager to check out some dramatically different local fare that's garnered a lot of national attention. That would be the refined Gulf Coast seafood served at Reef, the brainchild of 2009 Food & Wine Best New Chef Bryan Caswell.

Although I was expected to be impressed by the food, I was absolutely blown away. Every dish — from the raw appetizer to the sides to the bread — was absolutely spectacular. To say it is my new favorite restaurant experience is an understatement! Read on to scope out one of the nation's best new eateries.

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2 Comments

apweeks 3 years 48 weeks

The chef and owners of Reef also have two slider stands in Houston. They are named Little Bigs and are at the intersection of Montrose and Westheimer and near the zoo at the train station in Hermann Park. Their sliders are fantastic and an order of three is more than enough. They do serve alcohol at both locations so they're good meeting spots.

3 years 49 weeks

The sweet and sour chard was surprisingly delicious!