Archibalds BBQ

Jack's in La Jolla. The beef served is well aged and prolly second only to Shula's in Tampa.

Randy's Steakhouse in Frisco. Absolutely incredible.

http://www.cafemartorano.com/

Cafe Martorano, best Italian food ever.

So many good ones here in Houston, it really boggles the mind. But if I had to settle on one, overall it would have to be Mark's.

http://www.marks1658.com/

For a steak, can't beat Ruth's Chris:

http://www.ruthschris.com/Steak-House/3828/Lafayette

Seafood, its Cafe Vermillionville, atmosphere is subperb with a good wine list:

http://www.foodtrekker.com/destinations/usa/louisiana/cajun_country/?ref=0000001984

It's kind of hard for me to pick a best in New Orleans, so I'll put what my favorite is when I go back to my home town in Morgan City\BayouVista

http://www.tampicos.com/locations.html

It's actually the only decent place available so it's an easy choice. Actually pretty surprised they have a website. They serve their Salsa hot, which I love. Don't really understand the cold salsa.

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