
State of Grace
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About State of Grace
On Westheimer Rd in Houston, State of Grace serves New American dishes with a Southern lean, drawn from a menu of 84 items. Starters include hushpuppies and Texas beets, alongside greens of the moment and butter lettuce, with an oyster bar running through the room and crab beignets among the offerings. Apples and pears and a warm cinnamon roll round out the dessert side, and hotcakes appear at brunch. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Valet parking is offered, useful given limited parking nearby, and a step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs. High chairs are available for families with young children, and a private dining room accommodates groups. The kitchen also prepares food for takeaway and delivery for those eating off site. On the way out, guests are offered a complimentary cookie near the front door.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
Menu & Prices
84 dishes · mains $6–199- HUSHPUPPIES$14.00
- GREENS OF THE MOMENT$13.00
- APPLES & PEARS$17.00
- BUTTER LETTUCE$15.00
- TEXAS BEETS$17.00
- WARM CINNAMON ROLL$9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab beignets, fresh oysters, complimentary cookie and griddle cakes/hotcakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crab beignets, fresh oysters, complimentary cookie and griddle cakes/hotcakes.
Customer Review Summary
Oysters draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the oyster bar fresh and describing the room as beautiful and worth returning to. Close behind, several dinners single out the roasted chicken with pomme purée, the crawfish benedict, and griddle cakes as standouts, alongside deviled eggs, crab beignets, and a chocolate soufflé that impressed a birthday party. Service draws sharp disagreement: many describe attentive staff and managers who intervened personally to fix issues, comping a steak or an extra side, while others report long waits for entrees, a missing steak, uneven portion sizes on a split chicken order, cold food, and a double charge on a split bill that no server addressed. Complaints about value recur, with more than one reviewer calling burgers greasy or bland hotcakes underwhelming for the price, and one diner reporting an overcooked lobster fettuccine. A few brunch visitors also note the kitchen running out of menu items or being unable to accommodate ingredient removals. Several mention a complimentary cookie offered at the end of the meal as a memorable closing touch.
Customer Review Summary
Oysters draw the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling the oyster bar fresh and describing the room as beautiful and worth returning to. Close behind, several dinners single out the roasted chicken with pomme purée, the crawfish benedict, and griddle cakes as standouts, alongside deviled eggs, crab beignets, and a chocolate soufflé that impressed a birthday party. Service draws sharp disagreement: many describe attentive staff and managers who intervened personally to fix issues, comping a steak or an extra side, while others report long waits for entrees, a missing steak, uneven portion sizes on a split chicken order, cold food, and a double charge on a split bill that no server addressed. Complaints about value recur, with more than one reviewer calling burgers greasy or bland hotcakes underwhelming for the price, and one diner reporting an overcooked lobster fettuccine. A few brunch visitors also note the kitchen running out of menu items or being unable to accommodate ingredient removals. Several mention a complimentary cookie offered at the end of the meal as a memorable closing touch.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Knight
“Very cool atmosphere and a great place to go on a nice date. I will say the food was not over the top delicious but it was good. They have some oysters on the half shell are $1.50 very day before 6pm which I loved! We went for brunch and tried the griddle cakes, gumbo, salade maison, buttermilk biscuits and got a dozen oysters.”
- Grecia peralta
“I recently visited this lovely restaurant while in town with some friends. We ordered Mocktails, Caviar Tots, Crab Hush Puppies, and one of the most flavorful chicken plates in Houston. Everything about this experience was amazing including the service. We will definitely visit again!”
- HTX Reviews
“Okay experience, not great. Beautiful restaurant. Service was slow but friendly. Took a while to get my brunch food. Not enough gumbo and too much rice served which was disappointing as they pour the gumbo into your bowl. Pancakes and rolls are delicious. Maybe went on a bad day 🤷♀️ Complementary valet.”
- Nicole TheCaulkArtist
“State of Grace delivers a good dining experience with an atmosphere that feels both elegant and welcoming. The space is absolutely beautiful, creating the perfect setting for everything from a casual dinner to a special night out. From the …”
- Andrea Dion
“From the moment we stepped inside, the vibe was absolutely amazing! The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and perfect for celebrating a birthday. Our server, Faith, provided impeccable service, and every member of the staff played a pivotal role in making the aftermoon truly special. The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations. Thank you for creating such a memorable birthday experience. I will definitely be dining here again and highly recommend this restaurant!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Polished American spot serving creative Texas dishes, oysters, grilled specialties & cocktails.”
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Has bar on site
- Offers kerbside pickup
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Has private dining room
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Valet parking
- Highlights· 6
- Has fast service
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Planning· 3
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Restaurants near State of Grace
- Fielding's Steak4.85790.9 mi$50–100Reservations
live music performances, kitchen tour, tableside bananas foster
- Brenner's on the Bayou4.43,0101.2 mi$80–90Good for kidsReservations
valet service experience, lobster mac and cheese, boudin balls
- JOEY Uptown4.811,8792.3 mi$50–100Good for kidsReservations
complimentary champagne at entrance, sushi, chicken lettuce wraps
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of GraceReservations | 4.62,008 | — | $50–100 | crab beignets, fresh oysters, complimentary cookie |
| Fielding's SteakReservations | 4.8579 | 0.9 mi | $50–100 | live music performances, kitchen tour, tableside bananas foster |
| Brenner's on the BayouGood for kids · Reservations | 4.43,010 | 1.2 mi | $80–90 | valet service experience, lobster mac and cheese, boudin balls |
| JOEY UptownGood for kids · Reservations | 4.811,879 | 2.3 mi | $50–100 | complimentary champagne at entrance, sushi, chicken lettuce wraps |
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