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State Of Grace Interior - State of Grace, Houston, TX

State of Grace

4.7
4.7
3375 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
State of Grace is a coastal, South Texas neighborhood restaurant in the refurbished Lamar-River Oaks Shopping Center. Elegant but casual, its elevated comfort food by executive chef Bobby Matos is executed at the highest level in a welcoming, beautiful space. The jubilant medley of old favorites played with new spice, accent, and freshness lends itself to southern, American, Latin, Gulf Coast, German and Asian influences. Chef-owner Ford Fry’s first venture outside of Atlanta, State of Grace is located in the neighborhood where Ford grew up and nods to his childhood memories fused with Houston’s evolution into a melting pot of cultures and cuisines.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–18:00 Fri 11:00–18:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (832) 942-5080
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Matos
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private full restaurant buyout events and private dining up to 26 guests with A/V. We also offer private cocktail events in our Oyster Bar.
  • Area
    River Oaks
  • Cross Street
    River Oaks Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    US$145.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Executive Chef John Quinn has curated a four-course Prix Fixe menu to help bring in the New Year! Come celebrate with family and friends and bring in 2025 with an unforgettable experience at State of Grace!
  • Valentine's Day 2025

    US$195.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Join us on Valentine’s Day for a special four-course prix fixe menu prepared by Executive Chef John Quinn. Celebrate with that special someone at State of Grace for an unforgettable night!

What 3,375 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
State of Grace in Houston consistently impresses with "amazing" food, exceptional service, and a "wonderful" ambiance. Diners rave about the chef's table, attentive staff, and standout dishes like hush puppies and redfish. While some mention service inconsistencies, the restaurant's overall experience remains a "favorite" for many, with its Southern charm and delectable menu offerings.

3,375 Reviews
  1. taelene

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I recently visited State of Grace for a Christmas date with my husband, and while I had high hopes for the evening, the experience was a bit underwhelming. We ordered 1/2 dozen raw oysters and Oyster Bienville to start, followed by two spritz cocktails and the Bistecca alla Fiorentina as our main course. While the service was attentive and the ambiance was inviting, the food itself left much to be desired. The oysters were fresh, and the Bistecca alla Fiorentina didn’t live up to expectations, especially considering the hefty $370 bill. Having traveled to Florence, we’ve enjoyed authentic Bistecca alla Fiorentina at Trattoria ZaZa and Buca Mario. The portions there were much larger, unbelievably flavorful, and cost around 70 euros—an experience we still miss to this day. Hoping to relive that memory, we decided to give State of Grace’s version a try, even at $225. Unfortunately, it fell far short of the real thing. Overall, while the service and atmosphere were enjoyable, the food fell short, making it hard to justify the cost. I wouldn’t recommend it for the price point, but it might be worth a try if ambiance and service are your priorities.

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  2. Graham

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great service and food. enjoyed the redfish dish and oysters

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  3. Tim

    VIP

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time. The waiter was fantastic. The food was fantastic and it was just a very nice experience with my family before Christmas.

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  4. Kattina

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience but not the place to have a conversation with your friends… loud!

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  5. Joey

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice server and experience. However didn’t place order until we had been seated 45 minutes. Missed an appetizer that was ordered and speed of food and delivery were just off. Just seemed like the restaurant was overwhelmed, understaffed, or just out of sync tonight. Quality of food and ambience was excellent.

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  6. todd

    Houston

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit since the re-launch. Frankly, it has just become another expensive steak house in a city with a glut of those. In that genre there is nothing that stands out here over any of the other steak houses. This was a fun place with a great oyster bar and interesting menu. That is all gone. Service is exceptional and the decor is great. My blackened redfish was very tasty but served lukewarm at best.

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  7. Lu

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Essence was our waitress and she was good. And sweet ! Deviled eggs are fantastic !

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  8. Sonia

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of the best meals and dining experiences I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!!

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  9. Craig

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After seeing a Tik Tok I really wanted a great place to take my wife on our 33yd anniversary of our first date. This place did not disappoint! Food was outstanding and the service is on point! We could've stopped at the petite appetizer. It was huge! Dry aged rib eye and filet were delicious. Crème brûlée big enough to share. We will be back but will be sharing plates. The portions are huge.

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  10. Ed

    Houston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Noise level was excessive due to large parties with no regard for other patrons.

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FAQs

State of Grace offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 942-5080.

State of Grace is rated 4.7 stars by 3375 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 52 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for State of Grace

3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    River Oaks Blvd.
  • Area
    River Oaks
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Thu 17:00–18:00 Fri 11:00–18:00 Brunch Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern)
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet available
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bobby Matos
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (832) 942-5080
  • Private party facilities
    We offer private full restaurant buyout events and private dining up to 26 guests with A/V. We also offer private cocktail events in our Oyster Bar.
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