"Romance may be a construct, but delicious dry-aged beef is a reality. At Pappas Bros, a classic Houston steakhouse near the Galleria (as well as the Downtown location), you’ll certainly be able to find one of those things. The dining room is pleasantly dim, the wine list is dubiously long, the staff is diligent, and the prices run high (as you might expect). Stay long enough, and the private-club atmosphere will lull you into a state of beefy bliss." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi