City: Houston, TX

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (713) 522-0106

Address: 604 Fairview St.

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Description: Charmed by dogs? You’ll almost certainly be charmed by Barnaby’s, too. Here furry friends are considered special (outdoor) guests and large Milk-­Bones are free for the taking after your meal. Named after the owner’s childhood sheepdog, this funky, bold-­hued restaurant serves up good sandwiches and burgers (including a couple of meatless variations), as well as an eclectic mix of baby back ribs, meat loaf, General Tso’s chicken, lasagna, and burritos. Whatever you order, the waffle fries with blue cheese aren’t to be missed. Head next door to Baby Barnaby’s (602 Fairview; 713-522-4229) for breakfast or brunch 7 days a week. The Midtown location (414 W. Gray; 713-522-8898) also serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 8 to 11 a.m. The breakfast dishes at both locations cover the basics—eggs, pancakes, waffles, bacon. Barnaby’s has additional locations in Memorial and River Oaks.