2025 NEW & NOTABLE
April-May Openings
Agnes and Sherman
Chef Nick Wong, known for his time at Houston’s beloved UB Preserv and New York’s Momofuku, is back—and this time, he’s telling a deeply personal story through food. His new…
Aperitivo
Say ciao to Aperitivo, the latest hotspot from the hospitality minds behind The Astorian, Le Tesserae, and Jackson & Company. This cocktail and dining terrace is perched five…
De Fortune
Montrose’s still-new Regent Square just got a whole lot more stylish thanks to the arrival of De Fortune, a sultry new cocktail lounge. Brought to life by the team at MAKE…
HiFi at The Finn
Vinyl lovers and cocktail connoisseurs, meet your new obsession: HiFi, an immersive record-listening and craft cocktail lounge tucked into the mezzanine of downtown’s food hall The…
Hachi
Houston’s vibrant sushi scene just got a stunning new addition. Hachi, a sleek omakase-focused restaurant now open in the Galleria area, is already turning heads with its deeply…
Hudson House
Hudson House is back for seconds—this time bringing its East Coast charm to the heart of Rice Village. Following the success of its River Oaks outpost, the new resto serves up the…
Ichijiku Sushi
Ichijiku, the L.A.-born sushi bar, has made its Houston debut with a new outpost in Chinatown. This inviting spot brings a refreshingly unpretentious take on Edomae-style sushi—a…
Kokoro Handroll Bar
Kokoro, which means “heart” in Japanese, offers guests a front-row seat to the artistry of Chefs Patrick Pham and Daniel Lee. After honing their skills side-by-side at the…
Proper – A Burger Spot
Proper – A Burger Spot brings a bold new flavor to The Finn, Houston’s modern downtown food hall known for curating standout local culinary talent. With a retro diner vibe…
Succulent Fine Dining
Bringing a taste of Napa Valley to Houston, Succulent Fine Dining is the latest concept from Shawn Virene, the restaurateur behind a’Bouzy. Located in Regent, Succulent blends Napa…
January-March Openings
City Cellars
Al fresco dining lovers, rejoice! City Cellars HTX has opened with a spacious covered patio and lush garden area in the East River development. Offering sweeping views of downtown…
The Courtyard Bar at Brennan's of Houston
Brennan’s, a Houston institution for 58 years, has reimagined The Courtyard Bar with a year-long renovation and expansion. The new space blends personal touches from proprietors…
Doko
Duckstache Hospitality — the team behind Handie’s Duzo and other popular sushi concepts — opened Doko in Autry Park. Unlike Duckstache’s other concepts, Doko serves an equal…
Haii Keii
Guests of Upper Kirby’s newly opened Haii Keii enter through a dark portal illuminated by abstract, otherworldly plexiglass screens and emerge into an over-the-top…
Jane and the Lion Bakehouse
After winning over loyal fans with her popular pop-ups, Chef Jane Wild has found a permanent home in the Heights with Jane and the Lion BakeHouse—her first brick-and-mortar…
Perseid
Houston’s poshest new hotel is also home to Aaron Bludorn’s latest concept Perseid. Located in Hotel Saint Augustine — just steps away from The Menil Collection with décor inspired…
Remi
Remi has bowed in Euro-chic Hotel Granduca. The sophisticated restaurant from Episcope Hospitality blends European culinary tradition with Southern hospitality. Designed by Houston…
Chardon
In the still-new Thompson Houston hotel, Chardon joins Maven and Toca Modera as dining options at the see-and-be-seen hotel. Chef EJ Miller will be recognizable to Houston foodies…