5 Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in River Oaks

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Rosie Cannonball

4.7

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Montrose

Booked 36 times today

At Rosie Cannonball, we’re serving European comfort food in a lively atmosphere. The restaurant celebrates the origins of cooking through open, live fire and is centered around a wood-burning oven and grill. The menu draws inspiration from individual ingredients: local vegetables, pastas and pizzas, simple seafood and locally-sourced meat cooked over live fire. Master Sommelier June Rodil curated an expansive list of delicious wines with a strong Italian, Spanish and French focus from their favorite producers new and old, along with options from progressive New World producers. The cocktail menu has strong Italian influences, mirroring the focus of the food. Chef de Cuisine: Matt Hamilton Sous Chef: Karla MorenoExecutive Pastry Chef: Samantha MendozaGeneral Manager: Brandi KinneyFront of House Managers: Lauren AllenGoodnight Hospitality Partners: Bailey & Peter McCarthy, Felipe Riccio, June Rodil

2. Main Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(232)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Main Kitchen Restaurant and 806 Lounge indulge guests with a variety of classic cocktails and lively American fare in an intimate atmosphere where the downtown vibe is palpable. Newly appointed Executive Chef Rafael Gonzalez has developed locally infused, seasonal menus, founded on the freshest ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour.

3. The Nash

4.5

Awesome(107)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

The Nash, a Modern American restaurant and bar, offers diners a dynamic yet laid-back style, serving lunch, happy hour and dinner in the heart of downtown. Led by General Manager Timothy Contreras & James Beard Awarded Chef Tom Cunanan, the handsome space is located in the historic Star formerly known as the Texaco Building, that features an impressive floor to ceiling bar and open kitchen. This inviting ambience makes for the ideal spot for happy hour, late afternoon cocktails or dinner.

A photo of Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Memorial City restaurant

4. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Memorial City

4.6

Exceptional(6170)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • West Side

Booked 34 times today

In the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor and right near the premier Memorial City Mall, Perry’s Memorial City is serving our award-winning menus, iconic signatures and tableside presentations all with the impeccable service that can only be found at Perry’s. Our spacious main dining room is the perfect place to gather around and savor Perry’s redefined Steakhouse signatures, with our vibrant color palette and ravishing glass details serving as the perfect ambience to share in business dinners, weekday lunches, an evening out and more. With our open kitchen giving guests glimpses of chefs creating Perry’s innovations and our magnificent wine tower boasting our extensive, award-winning wine list, guests’ dining experience is elevated with the sights and scents that make up the Perry’s legacy. Raise your glass with handcrafted cocktails in Perry’s island Bar 79, opening to our outdoor patio where guests can enjoy al fresco dining along with our full menu.

A photo of Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place restaurant

5. Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place

4.9

Exceptional(1963)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Side

Booked 16 times today

Self-proclaimed as the oldest line cook in Houston, Jonathan opened Jonathan’s The Rub with the purpose and mission of providing guests with excellent food in an unmatched dining experience; a mission that Jonathan passionately maintains today. You’ll notice our restaurant features an open kitchen where diners can see, smell and hear the behind-the-scenes events of Jonathan and the other cooks preparing their dishes. (You'll have to experience it for yourself.) Jonathan's The Rub is a place for you to visit, feel comfortable, be yourself and, hopefully, leave with a few more friends and a satisfied appetite.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Rosie Cannonball

2. Main Kitchen

3. The Nash

4. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Memorial City

5. Jonathan's The Rub at Campbell Place

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