Ritual

4.5

1217 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Ken Bridge, owner of Delicious Concepts created Ritual, a restaurant designed to be a model of sustainability. Ritual is bound by its’ Texas roots and boundary breaking in its’ presentation of New Gulf Coast Cuisine. It’s extensive list of Butcher Cuts & Dry Aged Beef boasts the best quality of meat featured in the most sustainable program in Houston. A delicately curated beer and wine list compliments the local flavors emphasized on the menu.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(832) 203-5180
Website
http://ritualhouston.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
Need help finding a great place for a birthday, graduation, welcome home, anniversary, rehearsal dinner ? Please email teanglo@deliciousconcepts.com. Thank you for considering Ritual for your private dining needs. Our dedicated Special Events Manager is here to assist with your event planning needs and help to answer questions regarding our services. We look forward to working with you in creating a memorable experience for you and your guests!

Location
602 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77007-1729
Neighbourhood
Northside
Cross Street
White Oak Drive
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Cold Cucumber Cream SoupUS$16.00
poached shrimp, dill, red onion, fresno chili
Sweet Corn BisqueUS$8.00
goat feta, Ritual bacon, scallion
Gulf Seafood GravyUS$10.00
Gulf crab, shrimp, fish, tomato-red pepper bisque, Jefferson Co. rice, grilled sourdough
Ritual RoughageUS$10.00
butter lettuce, spring greens, cucumber, watermelon radish, red onion, fresh herbs, lemon feta vinaigrette, garlic bread crumb
The BrutusUS$12.00
romaine, kalamata, Bagna Càuda, garlic bread crumb, soft egg, lamb bacon, St. George bread crumb
Beets by DayUS$13.00
daily market beets, arugula, pistachio, buttermilk blue cheese, watermelon radish, blueberry-cane vinaigrette
Arugula Steak SaladUS$18.00
onion, tomato, blue cheese-mustard vinaigrette
Cobb SaladUS$15.00
romaine hearts, smoked chicken, Ritual bacon, tomato, egg, cucumber, cheddar, buttermilk blue cheese, avocado ranch

Salad Additions

Grilled ChickenUS$6.00
Ritual BaconUS$3.00
Fried OystersUS$6.00
Fried ChickenUS$7.00
Grilled SteakUS$9.00

Entrées

Smoked Kielbasa Red Beans & RiceUS$18.00
smoked house sausage, cheddar risotto, cured carrots, ham hock broth
Rancher's MeatloafUS$18.00
Texas beef, tomato marmalade, whipped mashers, green beans, crispy shallot
Chicken Fried SteakUS$20.00
skirt steak, tasso cream gravy, whipped mashers, green beans
Palacios RedfishUS$36.00
house mustard butter sauce, fried oyster, stewed okra, smoked tomato, Jefferson Co. rice
Butcher's Special FiletUS$32.00
outside skirt wrapped beef tenderloin, smoked asparagus, whipped mashers, herbed compound butter
Bandera QuailUS$31.00
city ham Hoppin John, cayenne butter, pan gravy, seasonal vegetable

Sandwiches & Burgers

all sandwiches come with house chips or add Kennebec fries for $0.99

Smoked Ham Po-BoyUS$14.00
house pickle, Redneck Cheddar, sweet onion, arugula, granny smith mayo
Smoked Chicken SaladUS$12.00
Schulenburg Pecans, butter lettuce, tomato, Kraftsmen wheat bread
Cast Iron Fried ChickenUS$13.00
chicken breast, bourbon jalapeño pimento cheese, house pickle, slaw, brioche
Black Hill Pork DebrisUS$12.00
mustard bbq, pickle, onion, slaw, Kraftsmen bun
Down South BurgerUS$16.00
bourbon jalapeño pimento cheese, Ritual bacon, house pickle, seared slab onion, BBQ
The Ritual BurgerUS$17.00
smoked brisket, bone marrow glaze, Deep Ellum bleu fondue, pit onions

Desserts

Apple Oatmeal Pie
buttermilk custard, salted caramel, cream cheese ice cream
Seasonal Bread Pudding
double cream, harvest fruit, rum anglaise
Brown Sugar Buttermilk Chess Pie
weekly rotating house jam
Deep Fried Chocolate Cake
cocoa tempura batter, chocolate ganache, chocolate cream, macerated cherries
Fruit Ambrosia
seasonal fruit, sorbet, coconut

What 1,217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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1,217 Reviews

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Micolette
Tallahassee1 review
1.0
Dined on April 4, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Ritual has changed tremendously over the last year and not in a good way. Our potatoes were cold (the worst way to serve a hot potato dish), the culture and ambience was gone (so was the meat hanging in the butcher display), the place was empty (that should've been a tale tell sign bc it was Easter Sunday at 1:30pm), the service is practically nonexistent (When we needed assistance I had to go to the host stand to ask for help), and as other reviews have stated, you now have to download an app (Roovy) to browse the menu, order and pay for your meal. You might think this isn't a big deal, but it brings several noticeable issues to light: 1. The wait staff (if there is one) is so invisible they're practically absent. They exist to carry out the food you order but no longer do rounds just to check on you and answer questions. 2. What if you have limited storage on your phone? Without knowing ahead of time that you need enough storage space to download this app, I can imagine some people will have to leave in search of a more reasonable ordering system. 3. It feels so impersonal and the prices are just as high as they've always been. If management is going to discount the quality of service, shouldn't the prices reflect this downgrade, ethically-speaking of course. I felt responsible for being the cheerleader at my table because I was the one dying to return to Ritual, but I can honestly say, even though all the food wasn't terrible, considering all the other changes, I would never recommend this place nor visit ever again--and that makes me sad. *note: You also have to add your credit card to a profile in the Roovy app, which I typically don't do but felt I had
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CarolynP
Houston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I was not so happy with the food. You would think a green chili hollindaise would have had some flaovor but it did not.
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PhuongT VIP
Houston5 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 3, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I went on Saturday for one last meal because I heard the restaurant will close permanently after Sunday (4/4) to be switched to a new concept. They make you order and start a tab via an app - the waiter will not take your order and they will only bring you food. This is disappointing because Ritual is a more or less upscale and full service restaurant; if I am expected to pay $15 for a burger and fries, then I expect full service as well. If I have to order from an app, I would much rather go to a fast casual restaurant. The menu is also more limited than what it used to be, which is not surprising given that they will close down permanently after Sunday.
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KeedyL VIP
Houston12 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 3, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Business closing and was wondering why... Didn't like the app thing and the service was not really needed. They only brought food to the table and anything you might've ordered from the app. Other than that I can't really comment on service like usual. The hostess had us waiting for a few minutes because she was on the phone when we arrived but she eventually looked up and gave us the one min finger as to say I'm coming.
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OpenTable Diner
Calgary1 review
3.0
Dined on March 27, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Not a fan of the online / server-less ordering system.
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ShannonW VIP
Houston4 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 24, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Not the same experience we’ve had when it first opened.
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Jason
Houston44 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 21, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good; several interesting menu options; the space is nice and open; they have implemented measures to reduce interactions with other folks (COVID)
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ScottC
Houston4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 20, 2021
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Ritual has lost all customer service. I can order from an app at Wendy’s. Cost point is high for self service.
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TerrieS
Houston6 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 11, 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
With Ritual's adoption of the Roovy app, there is no restaurant experience. It is now just take out brought to your table. I won't be back.
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James
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great drinks. Great service. I will definitely be back!
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602 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77007-1729

Additional information

Cross Street
White Oak Drive
Neighbourhood
Northside
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Regional American (Southern)
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://ritualhouston.com/
Phone number
(832) 203-5180
Private party facilities
Need help finding a great place for a birthday, graduation, welcome home, anniversary, rehearsal dinner ? Please email teanglo@deliciousconcepts.com. Thank you for considering Ritual for your private dining needs. Our dedicated Special Events Manager is here to assist with your event planning needs and help to answer questions regarding our services. We look forward to working with you in creating a memorable experience for you and your guests!

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Odds & Ends

Sourdough Hush PuppiesUS$7.00

The Pig MacUS$12.00

Texas Picnic BoardUS$24.00

Soups & Greens

Cold Cucumber Cream SoupUS$16.00

Sweet Corn BisqueUS$8.00

Gulf Seafood GravyUS$10.00

Ritual RoughageUS$10.00

The BrutusUS$12.00

Beets by DayUS$13.00

Arugula Steak SaladUS$18.00

Cobb SaladUS$15.00

Salad Additions

Grilled ChickenUS$6.00

Ritual BaconUS$3.00

Fried OystersUS$6.00

Fried ChickenUS$7.00

Grilled SteakUS$9.00

Entrées

Smoked Kielbasa Red Beans & RiceUS$18.00

Rancher's MeatloafUS$18.00

Chicken Fried SteakUS$20.00

Palacios RedfishUS$36.00

Butcher's Special FiletUS$32.00

Bandera QuailUS$31.00

Sandwiches & Burgers

Smoked Ham Po-BoyUS$14.00

Smoked Chicken SaladUS$12.00

Cast Iron Fried ChickenUS$13.00

Black Hill Pork DebrisUS$12.00

Down South BurgerUS$16.00

The Ritual BurgerUS$17.00

Desserts

Apple Oatmeal Pie

Seasonal Bread Pudding

Brown Sugar Buttermilk Chess Pie

Deep Fried Chocolate Cake

Fruit Ambrosia

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