Lucille's

"Food for the soul. The 'Yardbird' meal with a nice glass of their homemade lemonade is my favorite, but literally the whole menu is delicious. One of my go-to places!" - Edward Barsamian

"Chef Chris Williams serves a lesser-known variation called Gumbo Z’Herbs — a traditionally meatless bowl made with greens and herbs — but he incorporates ham hock and andouille sausage. The restaurant is a Houston classic, and so is its homey, wood-adorned dining room, which is more than accommodating for groups. Splurge and add shrimp or oysters for a seriously loaded bowl of gumbo." - Brittany Britto Garley, Minh T. Truong

"Led by executive chef Chris Williams and chef Khang Hoang, the family-run restaurant pays homage to Williams’ great-grandmother while harnessing flavors of the South. Lucille’s revived recipes result in delectable classics like cheesy chili biscuits, baked macaroni and cheese, braised oxtails, and fish caught straight from the Gulf — masterfully fried, roasted, or blackened, depending on the dish. The fried chicken and the oxtail tamales — a spin on a Texas favorite — are true highlights." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Lucille’s in the Museum District serves Southern cuisine and a roster of holiday drinks, like the Christmas Culture, which combines 12-year single malt Scotch whisky, orange bitters, and blood orange liqueur." - Marcy de Luna

"Whether brunch or dinner, Lucille’s southern soul food can fill you up for a day of getting dragged around the Livestock Show convention floor. Whether that’s by a couple of kids in search of face paint or your friend who likes to make mooing sounds every time they see a cow. And yes, they do serve alcohol. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas