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B.B. Italia is new to Sugar Land’s Town Center.
Kirsten Gilliam

14 Essential Restaurants in Sugar Land

Whether you’re craving belly-filling Italian plates, modern Indian cuisine, or bone-warming pho noodle soup, Sugar Land has it all

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B.B. Italia is new to Sugar Land’s Town Center.
| Kirsten Gilliam

Sugar Land may be the ‘burbs, but its dining scene spans well beyond chain restaurants and standard American fare. “The Sweetest Town in Texas” has food that rivals that of Houston, without pesky parking problems and lengthy reservation wait times. Just southwest of Houston in Fort Bend County, which is ranked as one of the top cities in the nation for diversity, Sugar Land’s food scene reflects its melting pot of cultures.

Find an eclectic mix of flavors to suit every palate, with hundreds of choices in Sugar Land’s 34 square miles.

To help narrow it down just a bit, here’s our list of the top 14 restaurants in Sugar Land.

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Pho Tan Loc Sugar Land

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This retail strip gem showcases northern Vietnamese eats like pho, banh mi, and specialties like bun cha Hanoi, which combines grilled pork patties with vermicelli. Like your bowl your way? Build your own beef noodle soup with choice of meats, including filet mignon, fatty brisket, soft tendon, and more.

Thai Siam

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This hidden gem, located discreetly in a Sugar Land strip mall, has been serving up fiery Thai eats for nearly 20 years. Find comfort eats like pad Thai, spicy panang curry, and fragrant Thai basil chicken in a cozy and attractive setting decorated with Thai art.

Fernando's

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It’s not uncommon for the owner Fernando to greet, seat, and serve you in this Latin-American restaurant known for its carne asada and Ecuadorian Fish. Fernando believes in a small but mighty menu, in which all dishes shine, and his personable approach is just a complement to the meal.

Japaneiro's

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For nearly two decades, this sushi house with a Latin American twist, has drawn in the crowds for its full flavored sushi rolls, grilled meats, and lively weekend brunch. Try the Mount Fuji roll, built with smoked salmon and avocado, baked and presented warm, or the Venezuela roll made with seared Angus beef, avocado, caramelized onions, chimichurri, and jalapenos.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar

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The Sugar Land outpost of this popular family-friendly restaurant has prime real estate in Town Center. Like its other locations (Memorial and the Woodlands), State Fare serves up nostalgic comfort plates like pickle dip, Frito pie, and fried green tomatoes. The menu is vast, but if you can’t decide, settling on the State Fare cheeseburger, made with Texas Akaushi beef, is not a bad idea.

A person dipping State Fare Kitchen & Bar’s birria grilled cheese in a sauce. The plate also features french fries.
Birria grilled cheese at State Fare.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

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This time-honored Houston steakhouse has an outpost in a quiet corner of Sugar Land’s Town Center, and serves as a hot spot for happy hour, special occasion dinners, and private dining. Start with a glass of Perry’s own reserve wine, and splurge on the famed pork chop, presented on a sizzling cast iron plate and carved table-side.

Vino & Vinyl

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Wine is poured and old-fashioned records are spun at this Town Center hangout. Launched as a wine bistro serving small production and artisan wines, Vino & Vinyl offers a full menu, including charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and hearty handhelds like steak tacos and the brie and and bacon burger.

Mahesh's Kitchen

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This modern Indian restaurant, named in honor of owners Shubhangi and Neelesh Musale’s late brother, is one of the newest concepts to open at Town Center. Beyond traditions like pani puri, Goan fish, and lamb curry, find inventive dishes like avocado bhel, tandoori chicken naan pizza, and mango habanero salmon. Too hot to handle? Cool your palate with cocktails like a tamarind-infused margarita or a cardamom mojito.

Overhead shot of pani puri, bhel, and other colorful starters from Mahesh’s Kitchen.
A spread from Mahesh’s Kitchen.
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Go for the burgers, stay for the crepes at this casual Town Center restaurant, which is known for both. When it comes to the burgers, you can choose your own shell from choices like Texas toast, challah bread, and vegan pretzel buns, or lose the bread altogether and opt for a burger bowl. As far as the crepes go, both sweet and savory are offered, with standouts including the cheesy salmon and spinach crepe, and the dulce de leche dessert crepe.

B.B. Italia

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After its short run in Memorial, Berg Hospitality reimagined B.B. Italia and moved it into its new home in Sugar Land’s Town Center. The unapologetically Italian bistro and bar showcases classic plates like clams casino, prosciutto di parma, and 20-layer lasagna made with fresh, house-made pasta.

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Grandma’s ravioli at B.B. Italia in Sugar Land.
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Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co.

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The name says it all. This is an eatery unafraid of weird combinations, pairing a selection of pizzas with an even larger selection of sweet and savory waffles. Start off with the moon-pie, a pizza made with Vietnamese-style BBQ pulled pork, sriracha sauce, and Japanese mayo, and then finish off with a s’mores waffle, complete with toasted marshmallows.

Corelli's Italian Cafe

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Corelli’s remains a longtime favorite in Sugar Land, with an extensive menu of doughy, just-right pizzas, heaping plates of pastas, and lighter entrees like the snapper Napoli. Save room for homemade tiramisu and New York-style cheesecake.

Keeper's

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This Japanese restaurant is known for its sushi, sashimi, and all-day happy hour. Choose from the menu of budget-friendly eats offered daily, or explore the regular menu, which showcases soups, salads, tempura, noodle bowls, specialty maki, and desserts like mochi ice-cream and chocolate lava cake.

V Lotus

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This charming Vietnamese restaurant is a refreshing alternative to some of the more casual cafes in Sugar Land. Find vermicelli noodle bowls and pho, but also beautifully plated specialty items like roasted duck topped with fresh fruit, and fresh lobster curry with steamed jasmine rice. Save room for desserts like sticky rice with mango and sesame cake.

Pho Tan Loc Sugar Land

This retail strip gem showcases northern Vietnamese eats like pho, banh mi, and specialties like bun cha Hanoi, which combines grilled pork patties with vermicelli. Like your bowl your way? Build your own beef noodle soup with choice of meats, including filet mignon, fatty brisket, soft tendon, and more.

Thai Siam

This hidden gem, located discreetly in a Sugar Land strip mall, has been serving up fiery Thai eats for nearly 20 years. Find comfort eats like pad Thai, spicy panang curry, and fragrant Thai basil chicken in a cozy and attractive setting decorated with Thai art.

Fernando's

It’s not uncommon for the owner Fernando to greet, seat, and serve you in this Latin-American restaurant known for its carne asada and Ecuadorian Fish. Fernando believes in a small but mighty menu, in which all dishes shine, and his personable approach is just a complement to the meal.

Japaneiro's

For nearly two decades, this sushi house with a Latin American twist, has drawn in the crowds for its full flavored sushi rolls, grilled meats, and lively weekend brunch. Try the Mount Fuji roll, built with smoked salmon and avocado, baked and presented warm, or the Venezuela roll made with seared Angus beef, avocado, caramelized onions, chimichurri, and jalapenos.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar

The Sugar Land outpost of this popular family-friendly restaurant has prime real estate in Town Center. Like its other locations (Memorial and the Woodlands), State Fare serves up nostalgic comfort plates like pickle dip, Frito pie, and fried green tomatoes. The menu is vast, but if you can’t decide, settling on the State Fare cheeseburger, made with Texas Akaushi beef, is not a bad idea.

A person dipping State Fare Kitchen & Bar’s birria grilled cheese in a sauce. The plate also features french fries.
Birria grilled cheese at State Fare.
State Fare Kitchen & Bar

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille

This time-honored Houston steakhouse has an outpost in a quiet corner of Sugar Land’s Town Center, and serves as a hot spot for happy hour, special occasion dinners, and private dining. Start with a glass of Perry’s own reserve wine, and splurge on the famed pork chop, presented on a sizzling cast iron plate and carved table-side.

Vino & Vinyl

Wine is poured and old-fashioned records are spun at this Town Center hangout. Launched as a wine bistro serving small production and artisan wines, Vino & Vinyl offers a full menu, including charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and hearty handhelds like steak tacos and the brie and and bacon burger.

Mahesh's Kitchen

This modern Indian restaurant, named in honor of owners Shubhangi and Neelesh Musale’s late brother, is one of the newest concepts to open at Town Center. Beyond traditions like pani puri, Goan fish, and lamb curry, find inventive dishes like avocado bhel, tandoori chicken naan pizza, and mango habanero salmon. Too hot to handle? Cool your palate with cocktails like a tamarind-infused margarita or a cardamom mojito.

Overhead shot of pani puri, bhel, and other colorful starters from Mahesh’s Kitchen.
A spread from Mahesh’s Kitchen.
Kirsten Gilliam

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Go for the burgers, stay for the crepes at this casual Town Center restaurant, which is known for both. When it comes to the burgers, you can choose your own shell from choices like Texas toast, challah bread, and vegan pretzel buns, or lose the bread altogether and opt for a burger bowl. As far as the crepes go, both sweet and savory are offered, with standouts including the cheesy salmon and spinach crepe, and the dulce de leche dessert crepe.

B.B. Italia

After its short run in Memorial, Berg Hospitality reimagined B.B. Italia and moved it into its new home in Sugar Land’s Town Center. The unapologetically Italian bistro and bar showcases classic plates like clams casino, prosciutto di parma, and 20-layer lasagna made with fresh, house-made pasta.

A plate of ravioli with a fork.
Grandma’s ravioli at B.B. Italia in Sugar Land.
Kirsten Gilliam

Jupiter Pizza & Waffles Co.

The name says it all. This is an eatery unafraid of weird combinations, pairing a selection of pizzas with an even larger selection of sweet and savory waffles. Start off with the moon-pie, a pizza made with Vietnamese-style BBQ pulled pork, sriracha sauce, and Japanese mayo, and then finish off with a s’mores waffle, complete with toasted marshmallows.

Corelli's Italian Cafe

Corelli’s remains a longtime favorite in Sugar Land, with an extensive menu of doughy, just-right pizzas, heaping plates of pastas, and lighter entrees like the snapper Napoli. Save room for homemade tiramisu and New York-style cheesecake.

Keeper's

This Japanese restaurant is known for its sushi, sashimi, and all-day happy hour. Choose from the menu of budget-friendly eats offered daily, or explore the regular menu, which showcases soups, salads, tempura, noodle bowls, specialty maki, and desserts like mochi ice-cream and chocolate lava cake.

V Lotus

This charming Vietnamese restaurant is a refreshing alternative to some of the more casual cafes in Sugar Land. Find vermicelli noodle bowls and pho, but also beautifully plated specialty items like roasted duck topped with fresh fruit, and fresh lobster curry with steamed jasmine rice. Save room for desserts like sticky rice with mango and sesame cake.

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