Best Diners in Pearland

"Sometimes—especially after a rough night—you just want big, fluffy, carb-a-licious pancakes, and you can get a beautiful stack at this luminous little diner that whips up breakfast all day long, plus sandwiches, pasta, and burgers at lunch- and dinnertime. Three thick, soft, soul-warming flapjacks hit the spot with a dab of butter and a drizzle of syrup, but for $1 more, you can take them over the top by adding candied pecans, banana, or chocolate chips.When to get it: Morning to late night"

"Lola’s is a retro style restaurant that serves up some of the best healthy, organic, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes with a colorful twist. Here you can enjoy things like chicken and fruit waffles, farmers market salad, omelets and more all to your delight. Location: 1102 Yale St Houston, TX 77008"

"Lola gives you plenty of options for making your own pancakes just the way you like it. Add-ins are just $1 each and include: blueberries, strawberries, bananas, candied pecans, chocolate chips and peanut butter, with your choice of applewood smoked bacon or natural cased sausage."

"Despite its four area locations, the historic (since 1938!) chain manages to avoid feeling like one thanks to its electric, old-school staff, who are happy to call you by your name and even happier to tell you what to order. Standouts include the chicken-fried steak and eggs, caramel-pecan-banana challah French toast, and corned beef hash. At lunch, the juicy Drug Store Burgers are a reminder that the best examples of the form need not be dressed with foie gras, aioli or artisan greens to be satisfying."

"You’ll be hard pressed to find a native Houstonian who hasn’t had a delicious breakfast from Avalon Diner at one point or another, whether in River Oaks, Stafford, Kirkwood and beyond. Famous since 1938, Avalon draws super long lines, so be prepared to wait. Get ready for all the tasty traditional dishes, done right: corned beef hash and eggs, migas, eggs sandwiches."

"Go to this Houston institution for its eggs, sausage and pancakes, challah french toast and old-fashioned milk shakes and malts. Avalon Diner, which once operated along with Avalon Pharmacy, has been serving up true greasy spoon fare in River Oaks since 1938. The drugstore closed in 2008 but the diner beloved by generations is still going strong."

"After soaking in fine art, try out Bistro Menil, the space’s eatery. Main entrees include crisp duck confit, shrimp zucchini pasta and seared tuna. A variety of pizzas and galettes are also on hand."

"Located steps away from the Menil Collection, the art museum that houses the impressive and valuable private art of John and Dominique de Menil, this bistro is a laid-back place to..."

"This Museum District cafeteria knows how to bring the flavor - ooh wee. Let's just take a moment to admire the smothered turkey wings. Something so simple elevated by showering the dish with their special gravy, which puts a smile on your face after each bite."

"This 24/7 staple is making major moves with a new location opening on Shepherd this spring, making it even easier for you to satisfy your late-night cravings. Much like House of Pies, the dessert may just be the main reason for your trek — in this case, the towering, signature New York-style cheesecakes. But you can’t really leave without a hefty bowl of matzoh ball soup."

"What night owls say:"Late night, early morning, or lunch, you can't go wrong with this hot spot. The food is very good. The menu has a lot of options. Just because it's 2am don't expect to just walk right in and be seated, this is a popular spot, but the wait is never long." – Ernest P."

"A post shared by Lindsey Caldwell McConathy (@lindseyjoy09) on Jan 6, 2019 at 12:52pm PST. Washington Ave is giving us another goodie. The Classic is not only serving up some of the best classic breakfast bites in the game, but also the classic retro vibe that transports us to an early morning in the 50s."

"New owners and cooks took over the spot formerly called Branch Water Tavern and rebranded it as The Federal Grill. It’s now a laid-back venue that features lower prices, updated me..."

"Sable Gate Winery's “Adopt-A-Grape” program lets you select from the wines currently in fermentation to bottle, cork and personalize with your custom label. If you don't need a full case of wine named after yourself, you can visit the winery for a glass or two and a pizza or charcuterie. 2600 Travis St., Suite 104, Houston"

"If you "dislike most wine bars", then you should give Sable Gate Winery a try. This is a "flawless operation to give off nice time only winery vibes". Its "space is open and inviting" and its "service" is "amiable, warm, and pleasant"."

"AFTERNOON: The Houston Museum of Natural Science, one of the most visited museums in the U.S., features the Wortham IMAX Theatre, Burke Baker Planetarium, Cockrell Butterfly Center, permanent exhibit halls and traveling exhibitions. One of the best discovery places for kids and adults alike."

"Or perhaps you want to head to the Health Museum takes kids on an interactive, Magic School Bus-like exploration through the human body, letting them identify their personality, view their internal organs, see what they will look like in 30 years and much more! AFTERNOON: Head over to Hermann Park. This 445-acre urban park is the perfect place to spend a day with kids, whether it’s riding the train along Hermann Park Railroad, pedal boating on McGovern Lake or enjoying a peaceful picnic inside the McGovern Centennial Gardens. Or if you're looking for a more rustic outdoor experience, check out the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, where miles of trails and different habitats make for a fun afternoon of exploration."

"Officially named the John P. McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science, this interactive and innovative museum in Houston has been fueling families’ curiosity about health and science since it opened in 1996. Among the museum’s permanent exhibits is the popular Amazing Body Gallery, where visitors are surrounded by larger-than-life representations of organs and body parts, such as a 22-foot-tall backbone and rib cage, a 12-foot-tall beating heart, and a 10-foot-tall brain in which guests can play memory games. Other attractions include a theater and the DeBakey Cell Lab, an interactive lab experience available in English and Spanish."

"Seeking to instill in young people an appreciation of the human body and a high regard for health, this museum (affiliated with Texas Medical Center) takes..."

"Fig & Olive Tasting Kitchen is like an escape to the French Riviera for anyone needing to relax from Houston’s busy city. You will have an entertaining time here for either an elegant lunch or a late-night engagement. There is also a Rose Terrace that is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine."

"FIG & OLIVE extends an olive branch to Houston in The Galleria. The 7,000 square foot dining destination features a variety of unique spaces that capture the essence of the French Riviera. Level 1, near Saks Fifth Avenue."

"Joyce’s Seafood & Steaks is a family-ran neighborhood eatery specializing in fresh Gulf seafood. The restaurant is decorated in a nautical theme and has a down-home atmosphere that oozes Southern charm. Since opening in 1997, Joyce’s has gained quite the local following and has received some national and statewide recognition."