It isn't easy to find Sugar Land Restaurants specializing in fine dining. Not because there aren't such restaurants, but because there area is swarming with restaurants of different sizes, pretending to be fine dining ones, but are actually being fast food or casual dining places. However, here are some of the best fine dining restaurants in the area.
Zaika Restaurant
16556 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 313-0123
www.zaikasugarland.com
The Zaika Restaurant is undoubtedly one of the best Sugar Land restaurants. Gourmet lovers should definitely visit this place. The restaurant specializes in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. The restaurant has classy atmosphere and excellent service. You should definitely try the karahi gosht (a spicy dish with goat meat), the bhindi (a veggie dish made of okra, tomatoes and spices) or the chicken biryani (chicken and rice cooked on slow fire).
The Burning Pear
16090 City Walk
Sugar Land, Texas 77479
(281) 275-5925
www.theburningpear.com
Another great local restaurant close to your Sugar Land Bed and Breakfast and offering a marvelous fine dining experience is the Burning Pear. If you're looking for a relaxing atmosphere away from the noisy crowds, this is the right place to visit. You'll have the chance to taste some delicious cornbread, steaks and seafood. Don't hesitate to try the porterhouse pork chop this restaurant is so famous for. It is garnished with tasty mashed potatoes and delicious mustard sauce, and has a really unique taste.
Corelli's Italian Cafe
3229 Highway 6
Sugar Land, Texas 77478-4366
(281) 491-8900
www.corellis.com
Corelli's Italian Cafe is a must-visit if you're staying at a local Sugar Land inn. It serves only the best of Italian cuisine. The dishes are prepared carefully by highly-qualified chefs. The service is attentive and helpful. Wine connoisseurs should order a bottle from the extensive selection of refined wines that this restaurant offers, while gourmet lovers should draw their attention to the delicious pine-nut-crusted fish, the Caesar salad or the creamy chicken pesto. Order a tiramisu for dessert to complete your wonderful experience.
Out of Africa
14019 Southwest Freeway
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
(281) 277-2691
www.outofafricadining.com
When passing by all the Sugar Land restaurants, you have probably never imagined that you will find an authentic South African restaurant in Texas. This is what Out of Africa is, a traditional restaurant carrying the spirit of Africa. Sit at the terrace, admire the magnificent water view and enjoy a portion of peri-peri chicken livers or King Klip fish, after having a plate of chakalaka as an appetizer.
Shiva Indian Restaurant
2130 Lone Star Dr
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
(281) 494-2981
www.shivarestaurant.com
Visitors of Sugar Land often confuse the Shiva Indian Restaurant with the Zaika Restaurant. While they are two physically different places, they are very similar in dining conditions. Just like the Zaika, the Shiva restaurant offers amazingly delicious Indian food. Try the paneer tikka (homemade cottage cheese in flavored spices), chicken pakora (spiced chicken strips), sheek kebab nawazi (ground lamb with onions and herbs) or the gosht dil pasand (lamb cooked in yogurt and spices).