Thanks to this company, you don't have to travel to Texas to get some Houston flavor. Hillstone Restaurant Group operates a small portfolio of about 50 upscale casual-dining restaurants, including its flagship Houston's chain. With more than 30 locations mostly in big city markets around the country, Houston's offers a menu of classic American foods, including burgers, ribs, and seafood dishes. The restaurants are distinct from one another by utilizing different exterior and interior designs. Hillstone also operates about a dozen other eateries under such names as Bandera, Gulfstream, and Rutherford Grill.