Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Houston
  4. Houston
  5. River Oaks
State Of Grace Interior - State of Grace, Houston, TX

State of Grace

4.7
4.7
3372 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    US$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!
  • Valentine's Day 2025

    US$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!

What 3,372 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.

3,372 Reviews
  1. Kattina

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day 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!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Joey

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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.

    Is this helpful?

  3. todd

    Houston

    32 reviews

    3.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 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.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Lu

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 !

    Is this helpful?

  5. 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!!

    Is this helpful?

  6. 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.

    Is this helpful?

  7. 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.

    Is this helpful?

  8. 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.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. 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.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Lisette

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I have a tradition of celebrating our December birthdays at State of Grace. We were excited to go as it had been 5 years since we last went. The menu had changed, so we were looking forward to trying out new items. All of the food was delicious. We had 2 servers, and one of them was horrible, hence why I rate our experience poor on service. When we asked him to give us a tour of the new menu, he only pointed to the most expensive items like King crab legs, veal, cote de bœuf. When we asked about the tortellini, entrecôte and simple fish, he made an ugly face and said those items were not good and did not recommend them. I asked for him to describe them, and he did so unwillingly and gave a very poor description so we would not order them. Good thing my friend had watched a video of the chef's recommendations beforehand who himself recommended the tortellini as one of the items. We ordered them and thought they were very good. I had to ask for bread twice before he brought it out. I also asked for him to bring the appetizers first, and insisted we place the entire order upfront. He saw us chatting and still enjoying our 4 appetizers, and urged us to eat fast because the "kitchen was going to close." The other server, also came by and we asked him to hold our main dishes and he did so with no problem. He also presented us with the deserts and recommended the most popular - not the most expensive like the first server! The first server brought us the bill, and after my friend signed it, he took it without acknowledging the rest of us nor thanking us for dining there. We left the restaurant with a very bad taste from our experience with the first server. We chose a fancy and expensive dinner expecting excellent service. Yet the first server wanted to upsell us and was very stuck up. Next year, I will pick a different restaurant to celebrate my birthday, and certainly not drive from The Woodlands to be talked down like that again!

    Is this helpful?

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 3372 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 40 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    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, Takeout, 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.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo