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Best Restaurants in Friendswood, TX
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 18 restaurants in Friendswood, TX by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse with a 4.7-star rating from 5,618 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 95/100. Also in the top tier: Maggiano's Little Italy and Perry & Sons Market & Grille. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Friendswood is 4.5 stars from 1,123 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Friendswood range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
La Escondida
La Escondida stands out as the top-ranked restaurant in Friendswood, offering authentic Mexican cuisine with consistently high customer satisfaction.
Most Reviewed
La Escondida
A high review count indicates broad popularity and reliable, tried-and-tested quality that many diners have experienced.
For the best overall experience, start with La Escondida, but if you're in the mood for American fare or a unique market-style meal, consider Parkwood American Grille or Perry & Sons Market & Grille. Check hours and wait times ahead, especially on weekends.
Local Market Snapshot
18
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,123
Avg reviews
Jul 4, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
A local favorite with 4.7 stars from over 5,600 glowing Google reviews.
700 Baybrook Mall #G100, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA4.5 stars from over 2,500 Google reviews show consistent local satisfaction.
700 Baybrook Mall G120, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA4.5 stars from 671 reviews makes this a consistently popular dining choice.
614 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, USARestaurants Rankings in Friendswood, TX
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse700 Baybrook Mall #G100, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.7★ | 5,618 |
| #2 | Maggiano's Little Italy700 Baybrook Mall G120, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.5★ | 2,504 |
| #3 | Perry & Sons Market & Grille614 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.5★ | 671 |
| #4 | Swamp shack1330 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.1★ | 2,021 |
| #5 | Parkwood American Grille2131 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.5★ | 2 |
| #6 | La Escondida400 W Parkwood Ave #124, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.3★ | 521 |
| #7 | Birraporetti's400 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.2★ | 594 |
| #8 | Sofia's Italiano129 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.5★ | 548 |
| #9 | Yard House700 Baybrook Mall Ste D126, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.4★ | 2,979 |
| #10 | Bistro 313313 E Edgewood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA | 4.5★ | 136 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Friendswood
4.1 stars from thousands of Google reviews, reflecting solid local popularity.
1330 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from 2 Google reviews, this Friendswood restaurant is well-liked.
2131 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Earned a solid 4.3-star rating from over 500 customer reviews in Friendswood.
400 W Parkwood Ave #124, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
594 Google reviews give this Friendswood restaurant a solid 4.2-star rating.
400 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from 548 Google reviews, this Friendswood restaurant is a trusted local favorite.
129 W Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
This Friendswood restaurant holds a 4.4-star rating from over 2,900 Google reviews.
700 Baybrook Mall Ste D126, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
A popular Friendswood restaurant with a 4.5-star rating from over 130 reviews.
313 E Edgewood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
A solid 4.4-star rating from over 540 Google reviews highlights consistent local quality.
607 S Friendswood Dr APT 11, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
4.5 stars from over 2,500 reviews, reflecting strong local approval.
700 Baybrook Mall H100, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Rated 4.9 stars from 242 reviews, this Friendswood restaurant is a local favorite.
607 S Friendswood Dr STE 6, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Consistently rated 4.4 stars across hundreds of Google reviews.
804 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 300 reviews, this Friendswood restaurant is a local favorite.
700 Baybrook Mall F162, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
4.7 stars from 258 reviews makes this a trusted local dining choice.
2111 W Parkwood Ave #115, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
A local favorite with 4.8 stars from over 340 glowing reviews.
3354 FM 528 Rd, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
Rated 4.8 stars from over 260 Google reviews, this local favorite delivers exceptional dining.
210 E Parkwood Dr Ste F, Friendswood, TX 77546, USA
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Restaurants in Friendswood, TX — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse | 95/100 | 4.7 ★ | 5,618 |
| 2 | Maggiano's Little Italy | 92/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,504 |
| 3 | Perry & Sons Market & Grille | 92/100 | 4.5 ★ | 671 |
| 4 | Swamp shack | 85/100 | 4.1 ★ | 2,021 |
| 5 | Parkwood American Grille | 59/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2 |
| 6 | La Escondida | 80/100 | 4.3 ★ | 521 |
| 7 | Birraporetti's | 78/100 | 4.2 ★ | 594 |
| 8 | Sofia's Italiano | 83/100 | 4.5 ★ | 548 |
| 9 | Yard House | 81/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,979 |
| 10 | Bistro 313 | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 136 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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