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Tony's, Houston, TX

Tony's

4.9
4.9
918 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
For over 50 years, Tony’s has been Houston’s pinnacle of fine dining. Under Donna Vallone's leadership, Chef Kate McLean brings a vibrant twist, blending live-action presentations with meticulous attention to detail. The menu features house-made pasta, seasonal ingredients, and signature dishes like Flaming Salt Crust Snapper and the indulgent Battle Axe Course. Alongside caviar and tasting menus, Kate’s creations merge her free spirit with the formal tradition instilled by her mentor, Tony Vallone. A Houston native, Kate became Tony’s first female Executive Chef in 2013. After a brief hiatus exploring writing and co-hosting a podcast, she returned in 2022 as Executive Chef and Partner, continuing Tony’s legacy. Located near Greenway Plaza and The Galleria, Tony’s remains the destination for upscale dining, offering a curated spirits list, extensive wine selection, and unforgettable experiences.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (713) 622-6778
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive Chef
    Kate McLean
  • Catering
    Tony's offers full service catering for events of any size. From multi-course wine dinners to charity events, let Tony's do the cooking. For more information, please visit https://www.tonyshouston.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Private, seated dining options are 12 persons (Wine Library), 60 persons (Wine Cellar), 100 persons (San Remo Room) & entire restaurant buyouts. We look forward to making memories with you at Tony's. For more information, please contact Lauren Britton, by email for the quickest response. | (713) 622-6779 ext. 100 | lauren@vrgcorp.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
  • Cross Street
    Timmons
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 1st Seating

    US$115.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join us on Tuesday, December 31st from 5:30 to 8:45 to celebrate 2025 with a fantastic four course prix fixe menu.
    New Year's Eve 1st Seating photo
  • New Year's Eve 2nd Seating

    US$195.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in 2025 at Tony's with a four course prix fixe menu, a champagne toast, and party favors at midnight | Reservation is for 9:15pm-1am
    New Year's Eve 2nd Seating photo

What 918 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Italian

  • Houston

    Best Service

  • Houston

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tony's offers a stellar dining experience, celebrated for its "exceptional service" and "delicious food." With a menu that features standout dishes like the Dover sole and Grand Marnier soufflé, guests are treated to an "outstanding atmosphere" enhanced by live music. Perfect for special occasions, Tony's remains a top culinary destination in Houston.

918 Reviews
  1. Sandy

    VIP

    Houston

    24 reviews

    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was really SUPER expensive. I was so very shocked and disappinted. $1000.00 for 4 people. I knew when I went to get a glass of Champagne that used to be $23.00, was now $44.00. The whole bottle at Spec’s is $75.00. The ceasar salad was $88. 00 for 4 people. The soufle was $85.00. We had two cocktails each. A bottle of wine for $165.00. We shared the foies gras, lamb, filet and duck. With Spinach, asparagus and mashed potatoe sides. Just so sad and crazy out of control!! Not sure who they are catering to in this competitive market. Not happy with the new chef. There are much better places to eat that are better prices for what you get. For example for Thanksgiving I got a complete meal to go at Etoile for 12 people for $290.00 Unfortunately, I will not be back.😢

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  2. Anyoleth

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time, and the food was both inventive and delicious. The cotton candy foie gras was a real treat!

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  3. jesk

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Tony’s. It’s like being at home with family. Food is always exquisite and service impeccable!

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  4. COOPER

    VIP

    Houston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal as always. The foie gras cotton candy was stellar.

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  5. Donald

    VIP

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance. Couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable and elegant lunch with close friends. Curtis took care of our every request. Don’t know why we don’t dine here more often!

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  6. Terrie

    VIP

    Houston

    65 reviews

    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a happy festive place to celebrate the holidays with friends. We had everything from grilled salmon to chili. It was all delicious.

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  7. DT

    VIP

    Houston

    54 reviews

    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was full for lunch. Book a reservation on Open Table before going. Excellent service, and the food was delicious. The Capellini con Vitello (veal medallions) is another favorite.

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  8. William

    VIP

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently went to Tony's to celebrate an anniversary. I still think that Tony's is one of the very best restaurants in Houston if you appreciate old school fine dining. We started with the foie gras accented with a sweet potato puree. I had never seen it done in this manner but it was delicious. My wife had the linguini with seafood that included shrimp, clams and lobster. The shrimp were the largest I have seen in this type of dish. Needless to say, the dish was excellent and more than she could finish. I had the Dover sole which was done perfectly in a buerre blanc sauce. We finished with a wondeful and rather large raspberry souffle. The service was a tad slow as there appeared to be only one main waiter on the floor. It didn't bother us as we enjoyed a fabulous Meursault recommended by the sommelier. The atmosphere was a bit loud but really only because we were the closest table to the piano player. Tony's is pricey but less so than some of the trendy restaurants in Houston. However, the portions are generous and I believe fairly priced. One can never go wrong with Tony's.

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  9. Mary Lu

    Houston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Tony’s to celebrate my mother’s 103rd bday. My dad, before he passed, gave her a birthday party for ~40 at Tony’s every year, so we were looking forward to sharing good memories. The understated Christmas decorations were a disappointment; the Butternut and sage pasta was nothing like it had been and was a disappointment; the service was very poor. However, we enjoyed the grilled artichoke and lobster bisque. We probably will not be returning any time soon. We paid way too much for a level 2 experience.

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  10. gary

    VIP

    San Francisco

    62 reviews

    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tony's is consistently the finest restaurant and dining experience in Houston--always first class from top to bottom! Not trendy, always great food and great service, I hope Donna keeps her fine restaurant going for many years to come!

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FAQs

Tony's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 622-6778.

Tony's is rated 4.9 stars by 918 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tony's

3755 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77046

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Timmons
  • Neighbourhood
    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary American, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kate McLean
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (713) 622-6778
  • Catering
    Tony's offers full service catering for events of any size. From multi-course wine dinners to charity events, let Tony's do the cooking. For more information, please visit https://www.tonyshouston.com/catering/
  • Private party facilities
    Private, seated dining options are 12 persons (Wine Library), 60 persons (Wine Cellar), 100 persons (San Remo Room) & entire restaurant buyouts. We look forward to making memories with you at Tony's. For more information, please contact Lauren Britton, by email for the quickest response. | (713) 622-6779 ext. 100 | lauren@vrgcorp.com
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