Cafe Annie is one of Houston’s most beloved restaurants. Under the watchful care of chef/owner Robert Del Grande, Cafe Annie’s bold regional American menu has a strong Southwestern flair. Although the house is best known for two haute Southwestern plates—cocoa-roasted chicken with barbecued sweet potatoes and cinnamon-roasted pheasant with applewood smoked bacon, red chile pecan sauce, apricot jam, and creamy mashed spuds—simpler fare from the Mixed Grill section also shines. Cafe Annie’s features sleek mahogany walls, checkered limestone floors, vaulted ceilings, artistic floral arrangements, and leather banquettes, the room has a chic, stylish vibe. It is constantly abuzz with a passionate following of visiting celebrities, moneyed locals, salivating foodies, and knowledgeable wine connoisseurs.

Cafe Annie Information:

• Southwestern menu. Lunch, dinner. Closed Sun; holidays. Bar. Business casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking.