Eunice

"Chilly days in Houston call for warm dishes and heated patios, and this swanky Louisiana-inspired and Texas-sourced restaurant in Greenway Plaza delivers both. Surrounded by luscious trees and greenery, Eunice’s patio is outfitted with four heaters for a cozy outdoor dining experience. Warm up with dishes such as the smoked chicken and sausage gumbo or the shrimp and grits with green onion sausage gravy. Always, always get the skillet cornbread." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"At Eunice, the move is to grab a cup or bowl of its signature chicken and sausage gumbo. Made with okra and tasso, this gumbo comes decked out with a scoop of popcorn rice and side of potato salad topped with a chicharron. Even better: The restaurant’s Southern-parlor-style dining room is infinitely charming and transportive." - Brittany Britto Garley, Minh T. Truong

"Helmed by Louisiana native chef Drake Leonards, this Upper Kirby restaurant will host dine-in service on Thanksgiving Day. From 11 a.m. to 9 p p.m., diners can fill up on Cajun stuffed turkey with sweet potatoes and cranberry marmalade, a vegetable ragout made from produce sourced from the Urban Harvest Farmers Market, and pumpkin pie tarts served with pistachio ice cream. If dining at home, the restaurant is also willing to help you set the table, with a catering menu featuring crawfish and cornbread stuffing and sweet potato casserole." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Experience the secluded yet intimate private dining room of this modern Cajun-Creole restaurant, making for the perfect hideaway for a special affair. Washed in light hues of green with a textured wall with a whimsical wildflower pattern, the charming Garden Room can seat up to 24 people to enjoy chef Drake Leonards’ seasonally inspired menu featuring Drew’s Smoked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo or the shrimp etouffee. Larger groups can enjoy the fresh fall air on the covered patio, which seats up to 40 or opt for a full restaurant buyout for the most exclusive experience." - Marcy de Luna, Brittany Britto Garley

"Impress your family in a space that looks like it belongs on the cover of Southern Living magazine. Upper Kirby seafood restaurant Eunice will be open for an early Thanksgiving dinner between 11am-4pm. In addition to the full menu, seasonal items like a Cajun stuffed turkey with sweet potatoes and cranberry marmalade will be available. And to satisfy your sweet tooth, a bourbon pecan pie with chantilly cream and pumpkin pie tart will also be ready for the big day.  Price: varies" - gianni greene, julie takahashi