"Building on Galveston roots, Houston chef Leila Ortiz offers a French-informed menu at Hotel Lucine’s main restaurant. Diners can indulge in the raw gulf tilefish or shrimp cocktail from the cold bar before diving into dishes like the bucatini a la pieuvre, the double-cut pork chop served with crispy okra, or the roasted red snapper served with an onion paprika sauce. End with the warm lemon butter cake served with a sweet cream. Then head to the hotel’s rooftop and poolside bars for another treat — cocktails with a 180-degree view of the Gulf Coast." - Brittany Britto Garley