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State of Grace

4.4 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Crème brûlée
Christine L.

Still good after all these years it's definitely a swanky place for a night on the town Pluses 1. Free valet 2. Rustic charm atmosphere where you can enjoy intimate conversations 3. Mmmm - freshly toasted bread and butter 4. Octopus good amount and very tasty liked the peanuts 5. Pan seared halibut fresh 6. Lobster pasta delish 7. Crème brûlée good amount 8. Great helpful and cheerful service Areas to improve 1. We ordered the first two drinks - Aphrodite garden great but the highball was just blah 2. Carajillo forgettable, most disappointing 3. I thought my fries were greasy and overdone, but the raclette made it taste better Highly recommended for a nice meal. Everyone was ordering oysters.

Butter burger was good
Justin M.

The pickled shrimp was just ok. Not enough flavor to me, just a mix of some ingredients. The oysters and accompaniments were great. Presentation was nice. Hollywood, va voom and metagorda all similar in taste to each other. The maison salad was delicious. Butter lettuce with the toppings and sauce was just enjoyable. The butter burger sliders were good. Just would like it thicker as it's too much bun. The cookie on the way out was so awesome, I almost went back in to grab another. Gingerbread I think. Avery was a wonderful bartender and kept up with entertaining conversations and was attentive to all service needs. Tried the g4 tequila reposado and it was very easy drinking.

Chicken
Brittany M.

State of Grace is an upscale restaurant in which the price and decor scream "let's get dressed up," but you are in Houston, so a lot of people were in jeans. There were also a lot of families, which was cute, although I personally am not buying my daughter $16 fries. Our waitress was personable and made great suggestions, especially regarding mocktails. This is important for non-drinkers because there are no mocktails on the drink menu, but the bartender will craft something you will like. Even my friend who normally avoids mocktails was very impressed. Apps: Crab Hushpuppies - 10/10: Crunchy, crabby, and came with a fantastic honey butter sauce. Caviar Tater Tots - 6/10: Well done -- they literally whipped the potato on the inside -- but at $37, you are paying more for the caviar, which was missing that fresh, creamy saltiness you normally seek. You also only get 4 tots. I would just get two orders of the crab hushpuppies. Mains: Chicken - 10/10: The truffle sauce was dreamy, and I think they could sell it on the streets. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the dish also came with flaked truffles on top. I normally do not order chicken out, but this dish makes me wonder what I've been missing. Lobster fettuccini - 7/10: I don't think this is the dish to get here. The lobster didn't taste the freshest, and it also didn't have a lot of lobster to begin with. The sauce was well done and clearly made with lobster stock. I would come back, but there are dishes that shine much brighter than others.

Hush Puppies (YUM)
Gina C.

Wow! I'm not sure what I expected when booking a resy for brunch on a Sunday at State of Grace, but it completely exceeded my expectations. Extremely kind service from the hosts through the entire team. The best balance of conversational and storytelling without being overbearing. We never felt rushed and they made the experience feel personal, and felt we truly got to know the restaurant and reasoning behind a few of the dishes just through their excitement. We ordered coffees along with the crab hush puppies, gumbo, avocado toast, and ended with their massive cinnamon roll. It was the perfect spread and everything was so flavorful! (My only critique was I wish the cinnamon roll was warmed up and served with a bit more icing). The interior was fabulous with an amazing aroma. I would highly recommend for anywhere from an intimate date to a group brunch! Beautiful bar as well, I cannot wait to come again another night for dinner. Upon exit, we were also departed with a complimentary cookie - super cute touch!

Alice H.

We decided to check out this place at the last min before leaving Houston. We walked in and waited for around 20 minutes to get seats at the bar, which was first-come, first-served. We started with some fresh oysters along with drink; half were from Alabama, and half were from Texas. I also ordered the crawfish benedict étouffée. It came with fried tomato, hollandaise sauce, and bacon. I really enjoyed it, especially the sauce! The ambiance was really nice, and the staff was very attentive. Both the host and our server checked on us frequently, which made the experience even better.

Griddle Cakes
Kaitlyn P.

My party had quite an interesting dining experience. We visited on a Sunday morning and were glad to have a reservation because it was extremely busy. Parking is very limited and valet only, which is something to keep in mind. Our server was kind, but it was a bit unusual that several items he recommended were unavailable, including certain drinks and the burger due to an issue with the meat tool. We also waited about 20 minutes for our food, and by then we were definitely ready to eat. As for the food, the buttermilk biscuit was excellent. The jam tasted very fresh and paired perfectly with the biscuit. The griddle cakes, which I had seen on social media, were the highlight. They were soft, fluffy, and the syrup was so unique. The Croque Madame and the Crawfish Benedict Étouffée, however, were less impressive. They lacked flavor and felt more focused on presentation than taste. Overall, I'm glad I gave this restaurant a try, but I don't think I would return.

zamora spritz
Jeron W.

we came upon State of Grace when looking for a brunch spot on a Sunday morning. Unsurprisingly, it was booked full but after a 15-20 minute wait, 2 spots at the bar opened up. I started with the Zamora spritz. For $23, it better be a damn refreshing cocktail, and it surprisingly did not disappoint. Super well balanced. After, we had a dozen oysters, half from alabama and half from Texas. The oysters themselves were pretty fresh, and the thai chili sauce gave it a nice asian twist that has me salivating while I'm typing this The Croque Madame, two eggs on toast. It was so big I had a bit of a hard time figuring out how to eat it, but I cut it in half and figured it out. The toast was a little on the hard side but it probably needed to be in order to support all the weight

Appetizers
Nancy R.

Hear me out- I would give the staff a 4-star for their attention and making us feel special. With that being said, the food is way overpriced for the taste. We had several dishes like the bread and caviar (no complaints on this), the deviled eggs, tuna tartare, crab fingers and the steak. The best part of my dining experience was the dessert they gave me for my birthday, that was absolutely delicious! The food was okay, nothing spectacular or worth me coming back for. The restaurant was nice and it was very busy for a Tuesday dinner night but enjoyed the service from the Assistant Manager and the wonderful servers! The decor is different, very intimate with low lighting and plenty of seating. It's best to valet park because parking is limited due to location.

Steack with chimichurri and creamy horseradish sauce

Me and my wife visited for Sunday brunch. First the ambiance was very nice. Warm inviting and the staff was very friendly. We ordered a gumbo and a half dozen oysters along with biscuits. The oyster selection was impressive and reasonably priced. (Happy hour special during the week.) The gumbo needed a little help. The roux was good. I could have used more of it. We went a bit heavy on the rice. I ordered steak with chimichurri sauce paired with onion rings and a cream horseradish sauce. One word fire! My wife ordered the pancakes. They were light and fluffy. Honestly I could have enjoyed them without syrup.

Eggs en Cocotte Shakshuka
Bob S.

I went there for Sunday brunch with a few people. The restaurant is very pretty and the service was outstanding. The food presentation was excellent, and the restaurant was almost filled - people were having a nice time. The dress is fancy casual. My only problem with the restaurant (which is on the high end pricewise) is that they do not provide enough food - I left there hungry - I had the Eggs en Cocotte "Shakshuka". It would have been nice if they provided a basket of rolls or bread for the table but that is not done. All the portions were small, which was fine for my wife but not for me. One person got a cinnimon roll which was beautiful and large - see photo. The restaurant blocks off the entire strip center parking area and valet parking is required.

Ravioli - summer pasta
Caroline R.

Fantastic place for when people visiting and you want a nice dinner. Came here with my family and they still talk about it !

Tuna Salad
Stephanie K.

If you're going to spend some hard-earned money on a glorious dining experience, this is my first pick when passing through Houston. Winning every time - Blue Crab Beignets are crispy on the outside, light and fluffy textured with whole corn on the inside, topped worth a fairy dusting of powered sugar and cane sugar butter on the side. Sweet and savory, just like heaven! Ailliann was delightful, making thoughtful recommendations and helping the kitchen come through with my new favorite Caesar Salad - snappy Romaine in a perfectly salty, lightly briney (comforting, but fresh) dressing. Also exceptional: the Tuna Salad (a play on words?) with six generous slices of perfectly seared Ahi bedded next to a heap of garden greens dressed in an Asian citrus vinaigrette (Serrano cooled by dill & avocado) - every bite thrilling and filling unlike any other salad I've had before. Worth coming back for this one again and again! Details are important, as the spacious interior with multiple seating environments accommodates all types of occasions (bar, business, events, and elegance). Service is continuous from complementary valet to departure with a sweet little sandwich cookie from the hosts. This Grace goes far, time and again living up to the good name.

Fish and chips and hushpuppies.
Tim F.

I stopped in State of Grace after a long departure. Rude service took them off my list in 2022. All forgiven, I stopped for lunch today and took a comfortable seat at the bar. Avery attended to me, and I went for hushpuppies, fish and chips and really cold wine. Wow. Crab hushpuppies are delicious. Served w a maple butter of some sort, perfect w just a kick of spice from somewhere. 10. Fish and chips, a huge 2" thick slab of halibut, coated in beer batter and fried to perfection. It's fried but somehow still juicy and light served over a homemade tartar sauce. 10. Chips are 'thrice fried' frites. Flashed,frozen, fried and plated w garlic aioli. Never had a better french fry. Chenin blanc was cold and perfect for 90' day w humidity felling 107. If it's been a while, take a turn at State of Grace. There is so much disappointment in restaurants today, State of Grace cures that ill.

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Is this place good for groups of 20?

I am sure they can accommodate but I would definitely call ahead and make arrangements.

How is the chef's 7-course tasting menu?

I have not tried the 7-course tasting menu, but what I have tried is FANTASTIC! I do not think you can go wrong with anything on the menu

Do you need to make reservations for happy hour?

I know HH is from 1-5pm, but not idea if reservation is required. For diner.... Sure you need it

Do you still offer Sunday Suppers and Happy Hours?

Hello! We no longer offer Sunday Supper unfortunately, but we do have oyster happy hour until 6PM, Monday through Friday.

Is their fried bologna sandwich good?

i thought it was ok, it could have been… 

Do you need to make reservations?

Recommended, but not required.

Are there gluten free and vegan options?

I went with a few gf friends and the waiter was able to point out several gf options. I do not remember many gf & vegan options though- from what I remember my friends both ordered a meat dish.

I saw some pictures of a seafood dish, it is like a seafood tower with oysters and shrimps and libsters. i couldnt find it on the menu, what is the price?

It depends on the seafood tower but the small one was running around $79 and the State of Grace tower was running around $125-150

Is there a dress code?

Hi!! We are a casual/elegant neighborhood restaurant and we want you to be comfortable first and foremost. There is no dress code but most guests dress in business casual or dressy casual attire. Please let me know if you have any other questions… 

Is it noisy?

Yes quite noisy. But if you ask to be seated in the small room it is pretty quiet.

I was wondering if there's a separate Vegan/Vegetarian menus or options?

Hello!! We do have dishes on the regular menu that are vegetarian and a good many can be made so.… 

I did not see any kid last time I went but I wonder if they have high chairs?

Greetings, Kay!! Yes we have plenty of high chairs and are certainly kid friendly. We offer a… 

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