"Building on Galveston roots, Houston chef Leila Ortiz offers a locally sourced menu at Hotel Lucine’s main restaurant. Diners can indulge in a smoked oyster tartine or a snapper crudo before diving into dishes like the Texas wagyu burger, the Jolly Farms half chicken that serves two, or the blackened redfish served with an onion paprika sauce. Head to the hotel’s rooftop and poolside bars for another treat — cocktails with a 180-degree view of the Gulf Coast." - Brianna Griff