Several restaurants, coffee shops and assorted eateries have opened or are opening soon in the Pearland and Friendswood area. Check out some that opened this yearr, or are opening in January. This list is not comprehensive.

Now open

Chingaari

Located in Yogi Grocery Store, the Indian restaurant serves dishes including chicken tikka masala, saag paneer and samosas.
  • Opened Aug. 31
  • 12155 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland
  • 832-392-9653
Tiny Cantina

The business serves margaritas, daiquiris, seltzers, ciders and beer, among other items. The location is the business's ninth one in Texas.Lobster & Beer NASA


The California-based, counter-service seafood restaurant and bar serves a lobster-centric menu featuring lobster rolls, lobster macaroni and cheese, and craft cocktails. The menu also includes soups, salads, rice bowls and shareable appetizers, such as drunken mussels, nachos and jalapeno crab dip.Caribbean Island Bites

The specialty grocery store offers spices, snacks, drinks and other specialty items that celebrate Caribbean culture and cuisine.Catdaddy’s Famous Fried Fish

The business opened a second food truck in Arcola. It serves catfish, wings, pork chops and shrimp, among other items.Simple Simon’s Pizza

The restaurant serves a variety of pizzas as well as signature dishes, such as “The Original Calizone” and “The Great Stromboli.”Rocko's Dive Bar & Texas Kitchen


The dive bar will serve a variety of drinks, such as beer, a mix of cocktails and food. The business will have a kitchen, but no table service.Coming soon

7 Brew

The Arkansas-based coffee shop gets its name from its original seven crafted coffee drinks, such as the Blondie, the Brunette, the Smooth 7, the Cinnamon Roll and the White Chocolate, among other drinks. It has around 100 drive-thru locations across the country and serves espresso drinks, shakes, smoothies, teas, sparkling waters and energy drinks.