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South Texas, ranch-inspired, live-fire cooking - Credence, Houston, TX

Credence

4.7
4.7
280 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 60 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Hot spot
Credence is a South Texas, ranch-inspired upscale restaurant with a focus on live-fire cooking. Chef and two-time James Beard Award-nominated restaurateur Levi Goode's inaugural concept promises a culinary exploration of Texas through his unique perspectives on the region's food, people, culture, and the culmination of a lifetime of stories.

Our menu is a sample of what may be served as our offerings will constantly evolve. Separate reservations required for a table at Sidebar, our sultry sister next door. Follow @sidebaratcredence on IG for the link to book.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Lounge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (713) 568-2525
  • Website
    https://credencehtx.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Joseph Geiskopf

Menu

Starters

  • PAN DE CAMPO: “The State Bread of Texas,” our version of a Texas-style flatbread borne of scarce provisions while on the trail

    select one: roasted mushrooms, queso asadero, pea tendrils, chile morita (or) fennel sausage, tuscan kale, smoked mozzarella, texas honey

    • MONKEY BREAD

      smoked tallow brioche, garlic herb butter

      • DEVILED CRABS

        on the half shell, smoky tomato butter

        • ROASTED GULF OYSTERS

          salsa macha butter, pecorino romano, toasted peanut gratin

          • PARISA

            lightly smoked beef with aged cheddar, serrano, cured egg, gaufrette potatoes

            • BENTON’S COUNTRY HAM

              heirloom tomatoes, farmer's cheese, tomato bacon jam

              • DEVILED EGGS

                country ham, smoky mayonnaise

                Raw & Chilled

                • GULF SHRIMP COCKTAIL

                  comeback sauce, cocktail sauce, horseradish, lemon

                  • CAVIAR

                    choice of: royal osetra reserve · credence select kaluga · imperial golden osetra | served with cornbread madeleines and traditional garnishes

                    • GULF CRAB CLAWS

                      fishermen's relish, cocktail sauce

                      • OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL

                        traditional accompaniments (options: straight-up, dressed, tuxedo)

                        • YELLOWFIN TUNA TARTARE

                          pickled chile, citrus, crispy rice

                          • SMOKED TUNA DIP

                            smoked trout roe, homemade chips

                            Salads & Sandwiches

                            • BUTTER LETTUCE SALAD

                              parmesan, shaved radish, red onion, champagne vinaigrette

                              • CREDENCE CAESAR

                                endive, watercress, crispy shallots, aged parmesan, croutons

                                • CHILLED WEDGE SALAD

                                  blue cheese, marinated tomato, smoky bacon, green goddess dressing

                                  • GRILLED TUNA SALAD

                                    little gems, hard-boiled egg, haricot vert, tomato, persillade vinaigrette

                                    • SALAD ADDITIONS

                                      grilled shrimp, grilled chicken. petite strip

                                      • GULF SHRIMP ROLL

                                        spicy ravigote sauce, lemon, chives, homemade chips

                                        • CSB BURGER

                                          dry-aged prime beef, american cheese, fancy sauce, onion, french fries

                                          • CREDENCE CLUB

                                            smoked turkey, white cheddar, slab bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, herb mayonnaise, homemade chips

                                            • FILET O’FISH SANDWICH

                                              crispy gulf fish, deviled tartar sauce, french fries

                                              Express Lunch

                                              TWO COURSES -or- THREE COURSES

                                              • APPETIZER

                                                credence caesar, deviled eggs, -or- butter lettuce salad

                                                • MAIN COURSE

                                                  grilled tuna salad, heritage half chicken, -or- cornbread gnocchi

                                                  • DESSERT

                                                    soft serve -or- a house martini to start

                                                    Signatures

                                                    • PORK RIB CHOP SCHNITZEL

                                                      little gem salad, lemon, deviled gribiche

                                                      • STEAKS

                                                        grilled over texas mesquite and post oak in our custom hearth

                                                        • SIMPLY GRILLED FISH

                                                          served with little gems, dressed with olive oil and lemon

                                                          • WILD GULF SNAPPER

                                                            charred pole beans, smoky lemon butter, trout roe

                                                            • HEARTH-ROASTED TUNA

                                                              rancho gordo white beans, bacon, greens, salsa verde

                                                              • HERITAGE HALF-CHICKEN

                                                                sweet chicories, pickled onion, sherry chicken jus

                                                                • BLACK TRUFFLE LINGUINE

                                                                  burnt onion cream, tuscan kale, aged parmesan

                                                                  • CORNBREAD GNOCCHI

                                                                    wild mushrooms, leeks, brown butter, toasted pecans

                                                                    • STEAK FRITES

                                                                      petite striploin, french fries, choice of sauce

                                                                      Additions

                                                                      • hearth-roasted cabbage with lemon chile butter

                                                                        • french fry service

                                                                          • grilled broccolini with white bbq sauce

                                                                            • heirloom blue crab rice

                                                                              • butter-whipped potatoes

                                                                                • wood-roasted carrots

                                                                                  Cocktails

                                                                                    Zero-Proof

                                                                                      Wnes by the Glass | Sparkling

                                                                                        Wines by the Glass | White

                                                                                          Wines by the Glass | Red

                                                                                            Beer

                                                                                              Last updated: 4 August 2024

                                                                                              What 280 people are saying

                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                              4.7
                                                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                                              • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                              • Houston

                                                                                                Most Booked

                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                              Credence offers a sophisticated dining experience in Houston with "exceptional service" and "outstanding food". The restaurant boasts a beautiful ambiance, featuring a menu that highlights dishes like the "delicious snapper" and "coconut cream pie". While some find the menu pricing high, many recommend Credence for special occasions and praise its welcoming atmosphere.

                                                                                              280 Reviews

                                                                                              1. Erik

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Unbelievable. The whole staff executed every aspect of service flawlessly. Don’t sleep on the parisa. Or the snapper. For that matter, check out the Coconut crème pie too. Wander over to Sidebar for an entirely different experience. Perfection.

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                                                                                              2. Jodi

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                50 reviews

                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                50 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Parisa was excellent Heirloom blue crab rice is excellent. BBQ gulf Shrimp and grits too salty. Monkey bread is very good. Butter whipped potatoes great. Schnitzel was dry. Wedge salad good. Broccolini was good. French fry service delicious. Ambiance is beautiful. Felt hurried by the server. Expensive.

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                                                                                              3. Joanna

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                We were sat 30 minutes after our reservation time, and one of the items we ordered was forgotten as well. Great food and beautiful space, but won’t be back until they’ve ironed out some kinks.

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                                                                                              4. Keith

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Really cool place, had the burger it was ok but overcooked. Deviled Eggs were great.

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                                                                                              5. Michele

                                                                                                Los Angeles

                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                12 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                It may have been the staff was weary of Holiday business or that the waiter was inexperienced , but they couldn’t seem to get anything right .(ran out of lettuce for a cesar salad ?!!) I have enjoyed dining at Credence since it opened. Unfortunately, i was introducing a friend to it yesterday . The Manager,Elliot was gracious and reduced the bill … after we got him involved . ( which I feel the waiter should have done on our behalf) I will certainly return but it left a bad taste in my mouth 🙁

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                                                                                              6. Ying

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                60 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                60 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Elevated Texan fare. Overall good. We like the ambience and services. Food is decent

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                                                                                              7. Sandeep

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                16 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Amazing place. We orders starters - bread, baked oysters and crab and the famous fries experience. Each and every thing was great. Their cocktails are fantastic. Sommelier suggested some amazing French and Texas wine based on our liking. Ambiance and food was just outstanding.

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                                                                                              8. Maya

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                2 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                It is a very nice restaurant. I think my expectations were high so I thought I would be blown away and I wasn’t. Still the restaurant is great!

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                                                                                              9. Trish

                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                Kansas City

                                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                Food not as good as first time. Hamburger bun wasn’t fresh

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                                                                                              10. Joel

                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                Really looked forward to trying this place. Bar service was good but staff were slightly offended when one of our party asked if any holiday cocktails were offered. At the table staff were attentive but kept pushing starters even though we said we just wanted mains. We bit and ordered monkey bread. Was just plain rolls and first attempt was barely defrosted in the middle. Would have thought fresh made. Did not have first selected wine so took recommendation and was ok. Finally most the table was fine with mains but I had the shrimp and grits. Could have done a lot more with the flavor given how flavorful New Orleans bbq shrimp are and lumps of cheese in grits a bit odd. I had heard amazing things about this place but have to say disappointed especially at this price point.

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                                                                                              Credence is rated 4.7 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                              Make a booking

                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                              19:00
                                                                                              Booked 60 times today
                                                                                              Google Map for Credence

                                                                                              9757 Katy Fwy, Suite 170, Houston, TX 77024

                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                West Side
                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–21:00
                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                American, Steakhouse, Lounge
                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                Fine Dining
                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                Valet
                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                Joseph Geiskopf
                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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