Welcome to the 2026 Tastemaker Awards Best New Restaurant tournament!

Vote now to determine who will be crowned Houston's Best New Restaurant. The nominees are paired up, bracket-style, to compete against each other. Select your favorite restaurant in each matchup. The winners go on to the next round, until a champion emerges.

Join us on April 16 at the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards where the winner will be unveiled. Tickets are on sale now — use code Tournament10 to save $10 on any ticket type!