{"id":2888,"date":"2023-12-22T18:10:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T00:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houston1.one\/?p=2888"},"modified":"2023-12-22T18:10:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T00:10:07","slug":"the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888","title":{"rendered":"The top nine oldest restaurants in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Houston is regarded as the cultural and culinary capital of South America. The rich heritage of local restaurants has played a major role in shaping the city&#8217;s gastronomic culture. Read about the oldest of them in chronological order at <a href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/\">houston1.one<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f2870a11e7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f2870a11e7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Christies\" >Christie\u2019s<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#James_Coney_Island\" >James Coney Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Yale_Street_Grill\" >Yale Street Grill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Princes_Hamburgers\" >Prince\u2019s Hamburgers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Pizzitolas_BBQ\" >Pizzitola\u2019s BBQ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Brenners_Steakhouse\" >Brenner\u2019s Steakhouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Lankfords_Grocery_Market\" >Lankford\u2019s Grocery &amp; Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Molinas_Cantina\" >Molina\u2019s Cantina<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/houston1.one\/en\/eternal\/the-top-nine-oldest-restaurants-in-houston-2888\/#Barbecue_Inn\" >Barbecue Inn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Christies\"><\/span>Christie\u2019s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/gwawu7nuoalhllsoa6peopoym5zv5__ctkdrdwajpfisiv8trkmnrzcslvp-hdgovn1xsvweykm4sqdosf3pdwtmrm5wer3rmaj7fm_h4ofc9sgsgzsdj4rup-7z-anvofkgphgalakhoicypkp4buw.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The family-run Christie&#8217;s Steakhouse was founded in 1917 by Greek immigrant Theodore Christie off the coast of Galveston Island. In 1934, he relocated the facility to the Medical Center Area. The restaurant immediately established itself as a neighborhood favorite, selling 10,000 fish sandwiches per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As generations of the Christie family passed, the restaurant&#8217;s recipes, particularly soups, salad dressings and sauces, remained unchanged. Christie&#8217;s is famous for using local ingredients and products. No place in Houston serves fresher meat or seafood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"James_Coney_Island\"><\/span>James Coney Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/qy8b2d6u3hgcj_zwncl5qaiigfieofhi1hgfgamikj4effmpoalzppf4zgc-8twtzj0x723wm3fpyy9gatrvnwc1zogxjjildlyj3-lw9tqmvhrjxnwmdpsw1nemx0dp-cnzlqwjteallpaa8c17zyo.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This local fast food chain, founded in 1923, sells hot dogs and other popular fast food dishes. The restaurant is most renowned for its Coney Island hot dog, which consists of grilled beef, chili, mustard and onions on a freshly baked bun. Other popular dishes of James Coney Island include Frito chili pie, cheeseburgers, French fries with cheese, Italian sausage sandwiches and tater tots. For dessert, here, you may enjoy apple pie, brownies, milkshakes and cheesecakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yale_Street_Grill\"><\/span>Yale Street Grill<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/8unp_vd17mhzvxqwc_6ilgxyqktm7yq-mpbjkwtqpzue70ewhnjb9co7sixcveua6xeuhg1vy7z_pteszjtoele4nhnlxgrxtc4vnvgcixceppneiqq7oroylijfbh9c_9g4fbwacgwzx7lbr1f4jpi.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1923, pharmacists Abel and Mildred Dupuis opened a pharmacy in the historic Heights district, which was later converted into the American restaurant Yale Street Grill. Initially, all they did was set up a soda fountain in the pharmacy and begin serving breakfast and sandwiches. Later on, a gift shop and post office were built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may come here to enjoy delicious homemade burgers, turkey burgers, onion rings and milkshakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Princes_Hamburgers\"><\/span>Prince\u2019s Hamburgers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/ws3ztn0b8ybjqd4fzpagt7eb80u5iu_rh91-tlsny3iiajh9owwonrxi7_kzoinctomk3btu0plxjggduv-ux8mdmdufoakoom3z4onahkspmd-gleyzbcak9ovkahef4y5odifa2fitzhilej9eab8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Doug Prince tasted his first burger during a Texas cooking show in the early 1920s. He was so taken with the taste that he decided to make a business out of hamburgers. Initially, he established Prince&#8217;s Hamburgers in Dallas. However, after visiting Houston in 1932, Prince chose to set up his hamburger restaurant empire here. The first facility opened its doors in 1934. Today, Prince&#8217;s Hamburgers is the classic of Houston&#8217;s gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pizzitolas_BBQ\"><\/span>Pizzitola\u2019s BBQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/9upnslhv-nin1agq_vudnxjqfmsjvozsm1-phprc8sqr_hadf49vjdwyzmzbfey08whho_zzhcuibgrafrn5onxhx1uvrfkpymhrc45z5msygzuaylph0smdhf3qstyq7qvxjpzpchwdhzloywyfznm.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Texas barbecue legend John Davis and his wife Leila developed a unique barbecue recipe and spent years hosting picnics for neighbors. In 1934, they founded Shepherd Drive BBQ restaurant, the predecessor of Pizzitola&#8217;s BBQ. Thanks to their hickory-smoked meat and hot barbecue sauce, the couple rapidly gained the favor of the customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Jim Crow era (the unofficial name for racial segregation legislation in some US states), the institution only allowed black people to dine inside, while white guests had to wait for quite some time for their brisket, sausage or ribs and eat at one of the picnic tables on the premise. One of those loyal white customers was Jerry Pizzitola. He and his father visited the restaurant frequently, and he fell in love with the food. For a while, the Davis family had to repair their brick barbecue pits, and in 1963 opened a restaurant in a new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pizzitola&#8217;s BBQ has some of the greatest brisket, pork, beef ribs and smoked chicken in the city. The cooking process in an open pit with direct fire makes visitors come back here again and again. After dinner, you may try one of Mama Pizzitola&#8217;s famous homemade desserts, which include classic banana pudding, pineapple and coconut cake and chocolate cake with pecan icing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brenners_Steakhouse\"><\/span>Brenner\u2019s Steakhouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/dzrknupi7jrbqinvqssdspkyn0zsvuzz6jcxshqwqzk2gti3xfl7ikzxuxjwwdfo8t2jaziuienxqjtcs-vrkicylizm4vm5k3nex-14mq-zzt-rm8h_wbdwb8nf-5y7uwivuxm-bcsrogcy6htc5to.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>German immigrants Herman and Lorene Brenner established Brenner&#8217;s in 1936. Before that, they worked for many years as waiters at the renowned Rice Hotel. Until the 1950s, the establishment operated as a cafe. Then, a first-rate beef fillet was added to the menu for $3.50, and the cafe quickly became a top-rated steakhouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brenner&#8217;s Steakhouse is known for its steaks, chicken and seafood. It also serves classic steakhouse dishes such as salads, shrimp cocktails and French onion soup. The menu also includes popular German dishes: homemade apple strudel, Wiener schnitzel and potato pancakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2003, Houston restaurateur Tilman Fertitta purchased Brenner&#8217;s Steakhouse intending to renovate the space while keeping the historic design. Thanks to Fertitta, visitors may now enjoy fountains, waterfalls and the landscapes of the renowned gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lankfords_Grocery_Market\"><\/span>Lankford\u2019s Grocery &amp; Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/kcihhs_ycypxla_lctqlct-0a0bb_1fvey6n3e8fywpiwe28wpfyf9hwxbfz2txniyeuofvfpq9bmnxuxnm1_jnalwg2-y9zix4jkunuhr1otj8altoxndq3irakugdusnd1it5jysri7obitvith-w.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1938, Nona and Aubrey Lankford established the Lankford Grocery &amp; Market in Houston.&nbsp; Subsequently, the store added gourmet sandwiches to the menu, which quickly turned this place into a magnet for tourists and citizens looking for a quick snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn&#8217;t until the 1970s that the most famous dishes on the menu &#8211; exquisite beef burgers &#8211; were added. The restaurant, widely regarded as one of the best burger establishments in town, serves signature dishes such as red, white and blue burgers, as well as Grim burgers with jalape\u00f1o pepper, bacon, fried egg and macaroni and cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, you&#8217;ll find vintage booths and 1940s-style decor. Also, the restaurant features a large outside patio with picnic tables. Since this location is quite popular, be prepared to wait in line for quite some time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Molinas_Cantina\"><\/span>Molina\u2019s Cantina<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/36zyf0z-1itq5usnkehkwryyp9qruyhu-hmxkcfu5xgpbjzyrnh9bfs1n-tjdstmqnolpgdbn5yfgfvygkyuyauvsfvnq9syo6z_m60fnmmx2v3lts_wthksbi9ndgxefa1v-x60jb7ns9rmw9jtxu8.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1920s, Raul and Mary Molina brought their culinary knowledge from the Texas city of Laredo to Houston. In 1941, they opened the Mexican restaurant Old Monterrey, the predecessor of Molina&#8217;s Cantina. Then it was one of the 5 Mexican restaurants in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For seven decades, the family enterprise has offered some of Houston&#8217;s best Texas-Mexican food. Raul and Mary are considered pioneers of the city&#8217;s own take on Texas-Mexican cuisine, frequently referred to as &#8220;Tex-Mex.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Molina&#8217;s Cantina serves a wide range of popular southwestern dishes at affordable prices. This is an excellent site to begin or end an evening stroll across the city. Be sure to order the Buenos Tiempos Platter for four people, which contains taquitos, quesadillas, nachos, guacamole and chili con queso. Finish your dinner with a variety of delectable sweet desserts, including traditional tender flan and Tres Leches cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barbecue_Inn\"><\/span>Barbecue Inn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houston1.one\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/53\/2023\/06\/tgygy26dk2j265hmtjioxkdacasqauqh0w2dhxi0fyfomq4u3nqjsbejapdhepkexwycumcjxveygowo9ea8giflruszkmo6w_sy9txafaltv0vxt4f4zibr6x8bigjcgew3v3wwlgx4ll9rlemzkxc.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1946, Louis and Nell Skrehot founded the Barbecue Inn in northwest Houston. After discovering an ideal location on Crosstimbers, Louis renovated a small house, building a new facade and a unique barbecue pit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, solely barbecue was served here, but the menu was eventually expanded to include a variety of Southern dishes. The Barbecue Inn serves some of the greatest grilled seafood in town, including fresh Gulf shrimp, catfish, fried oysters and stuffed crab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the Barbecue Inn is most known for its crispy fried chicken and grilled steak in milk batter. The restaurant&#8217;s fried chicken has been recognized nationwide by culinary journals such as Travel + Leisure and Food &amp; Wine, America&#8217;s Best Bites and others. Be sure to come here early in the morning to avoid queues and long waits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houston is regarded as the cultural and culinary capital of South America. The rich heritage of local restaurants has played a major role in shaping the city&#8217;s gastronomic culture. Read about the oldest of them in chronological order at houston1.one. 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