State of Grace

4.7

3373 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 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
Contemporary Southern
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–6:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 942-5080
Website
http://stateofgracetx.com/
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.

Location
3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day 2025
$195.00 per person
Feb 14, 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!
New Year's Eve 2024
$195.00 per person
Dec 31, 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!

Popular dishes

BURGER dry-aged, american cheese, onion, frites$31.00
ROASTED MAINE SCALLOPS$49.00
cauliflower, black truffle vinaigrette
SIMPLE FISH OF THE MOMENT$43.00
citronette
CLASSIC BLACKENED REDFISH$49.00
lime
VEAL CHOP SCHNITZEL$74.00
aioli, lemon
CHICKEN 'LIMONE'$39.00
watercress
SMOKED RICOTTA TORTELLONI$29.00
bolognese, parmigiano
STEAK HACHÉ$34.00
dry-aged 'chopped,' frites, truffle jus

SIDES

Pommes Dauphinoise$19.00
Pommes Purée$15.00
Pommes Aligot$17.00
S.O.G. Crispy Eggplant$14.00
"Expensive" Mushrooms
Wood Grilled Asparagus$19.00
Cacio e Pepe$19.00
- Add Truffle$45.00

What 3,373 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

3,373 Reviews

G
Graham
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day 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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Kattina
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 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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Joey
Houston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 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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todd
Houston
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Lu
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Sonia
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Craig
Houston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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Ed
Houston
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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Jacob
San Antonio
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We came to celebrate a 60th birthday, and received the absolute worst service in the River Oaks area. We were seated just prior to 6 p.m. by the wonderful host, then the server came to our table with water. We never saw our server again. We waited 20 minutes and did not even get to order wine or food. It was so upsetting that we left the restaurant. The director of operations/manager spoke with us, and gave his card. Unfortunately, we will not be coming back here again. We ended up going to Sorrento’s, which by far, had the best service of the night.
State of GraceResponded on December 12, 2024
Hi Jacob, I just left you a voicemail on your phone. I want to apologize about your experience and would love the opportunity to speak to you. If you want me to reach out at a later time and date, I will also do so. My cell is 832-630-9584. Thank you. Jorge Cruz General Manager.
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Mellissa
VIP
Seattle
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were surprised at how charming State of Grace was. The staff were helpful and friendly. The decor was super cute. We had the petite seafood platter, steak, drinks, and dessert. Everything we ate felt high quality and delicious. I would recommend State of Grace to anyone.
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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 3373 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3258 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098

Additional information

Cross street
River Oaks Blvd.
Neighborhood
River Oaks
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–6:00 pm Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://stateofgracetx.com/
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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State of Grace

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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CRISPY OCTOPUS

OYSTERS BIENVILLE

Bone in Filet Mignon 14 oz

FRUITS DE MER

PETITE PLATEAU$110.00

GRAND PLATEAU$250.00

OYSTERS OF THE MOMENT$22.00

CHILLED LOBSTER$31.50

BLUE CRAB 'LOUIE'$29.00

GULF SHRIMP COCKTAIL$19.00

TUNA TARTARE$15.00

KING CRAB$29.00

SALADS AND SOUPS

SALADE MAISON$17.00

CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD$15.00

ENDIVE & BEETS$19.00

ONION SOUP GRATINÉE$17.00

HORS D'OEUVRES

GULF SNAPPER CRUDO$19.00

DEVILED EGGS$11.00

OYSTERS BIENVILLE$29.00

STEAK TARTARE$31.00

CRISPY OCTOPUS$19.00

GULF CRAB BEIGNETS$19.00

LES GRILLADES

Petite Filet Mignon, 8 oz$69.00

Bone in Filet Mignon, 14 oz$124.00

New York Strip, Bone-in, 18 oz$99.00

New York Strip, Reserve Cut, 8 oz$59.00

Cote de Boeuf, Dry-aged Ribeye, 22 oz$134.00

Bistecca alla Fiorentina, 40 oz (serves 2-3)$224.00

Le Entrecote Frites, Sauce Verte$42.00

LES PLATS CONTINENTAL

BURGER dry-aged, american cheese, onion, frites$31.00

ROASTED MAINE SCALLOPS$49.00

SIMPLE FISH OF THE MOMENT$43.00

CLASSIC BLACKENED REDFISH$49.00

VEAL CHOP SCHNITZEL$74.00

CHICKEN 'LIMONE'$39.00

SMOKED RICOTTA TORTELLONI$29.00

STEAK HACHÉ$34.00

SIDES

Pommes Dauphinoise$19.00

Pommes Purée$15.00

Pommes Aligot$17.00

S.O.G. Crispy Eggplant$14.00

Wood Grilled Asparagus$19.00

Cacio e Pepe$19.00

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