This unassuming spot has some of the best Thai food in the Montrose. You can’t go wrong with any of the standards, from tom yum soup, pad thai, papaya salad, and nam sod.

Tucked just between East <ontrose and the towering apartments of Midtown, Lankford Grocery has been serving some of the city’s best juicy, cheesy hamburgers since 1938. This place is a decidedly low-key affair — they’re only open for lunch, and only take cash, so plan ahead.

Niko Niko’s is a quintessential Montrose favorite for Greek food lovers. Chow down on spinach and feta stuffed spanakopita, succulent lamb gyros, falafel platters, and paprika potatoes.

Also a Chris Shepherd restaurant, Georgia James is a swanky steakhouse with a price tag to match. The cuts of beef, like a 100-day aged hanger steak and massive long-bone ribeye, are sourced from Texas’s own 44 Farms, and the sides (grilled corn, squash salad in Vietnamese pesto) are equally stunning. In 2022, the restaurant will be moving to Regent Square just a few miles north near Dunlavy and Allen Parkway.

This Mediterranean institution is a favorite of both chefs and Montrose locals thanks in large part to its massive portions and perfect pita bread, made in house. Try the lamb kabobs or a gyro platter paired with tons of fresh sides like caramelized onion hummus, beet-jicama salad, pomegranate eggplant, and saffron rice.

Delicious cups of joe and perfect espresso drinks await at this Montrose coffeehouse staple. Pair your brew of choice with a homemade warm, crumbly biscuit topped with marmalade and créme fraiche.

This beloved Italian eatery has a loyal following, but it’s not a typical red sauce joint. Find an excellent selection of salumi, finger sandwiches, and flatbreads perfect for pairing with wine, or dig into a heartier option like Sicilian-style barbecue pork ribs.

Eater Young Gun Ryan LaChaine's Montrose eatery serves up a bright and fresh menu of globally-influenced dishes, including plates like gator karaage, mushroom empanadas with mascarpone and chimichurri, maple-mustard pork loin, and truffle and caviar pierogies.

There's really nothing more wonderful than pizza, booze, and nostalgia all in the same place, and Love Buzz brings all those things together. Enjoy an extra-large “el hefe” slice of cheese or pepperoni with a game of skeeball or episode of the Simpsons on the bar’s TVs. Or go for a specialty pie, like the Wake and Bake, a breakfast-inspired pizza topped with hash browns, bacon, and fried eggs, or the Queen Marge Bouvier, the restaurant’s take on the classic margherita.

Rosie Cannonball’s European comfort food — including Basque-style grilled chicken and penne alla vodka, is worth a visit alone, but the restaurant also features themed patio menus that have included themes like apres-ski and summer spritz.

Montrose institution Hugo’s has one of the city’s finest Mexican brunches, inspired by Mexico City.

Enjoy the restaurant’s delicious carnitas, tamales, chilaquiles, braised brisket, chorizo stuffed chiles, ceviche, tres leches, and sugary cinnamon churros, and don’t forget the mezcal margaritas.

There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of pasta, and Paulie's makes some of the best in The Montrose. Try the rigatoni bolognese and a killer Caesar salad, then grab a few house-baked cookies for dessert and a late night snack.

Chef Nick Wong’s creativity runs wild at UB Preserv, Chris Shepherd’s successor to the legendary Underbelly. The menu shifts weekly, but includes kimchi and crawfish jambalaya and Sunday classics like Vietnamese short rib fajitas or a pastor pork chops with wok-friend hoppin john.

Now one of the neighborhood’s most beloved eateries, Nobie offers dishes like harissa grilled octopus, lamb ribs with grilled peppers and tomato sauce, and a variety of both vegetarian dishes and shareables. The drinks menu includes classic cocktails and an impressive selection of whiskey, agave spirits, and others.

Three words: brisket fat tortillas. In addition to the succulent smoked brisket and black pepper venison sausage, find chicken verde or pulled pork tucked into these perfectly soft, slightly smoky tortillas. The delightfully messy Fritos chili pie is not to be missed, either.