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Grace's, Houston, TX

Grace's

4.7
4.7
3772 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
When owner Johnny Carrabba set out on his next restaurant venture, he knew his vision would include the fond memories he had of his dear grandmother Grace Mandola. Grace, also known to the family as Mama, was a Sicilian woman born to immigrant parents in Louisiana. She had a flair for cooking, hospitality, and deep faith.

She was known to make bread from scratch every Saturday for her legendary three-hour Sicilian Sunday lunches; and, her newly established family roots in Louisiana added interesting flavors to her home cooked meals. The entire Mandola family, including her five children and fourteen grandchildren, was regularly greeted in her home with smells of warm bread, well brewed sauces and homemade soups. It was around her table that her family learned the true meaning and value of relationships, friendships and good food. These memories are realized when one walks into Johnny Carrabba’s new restaurant, Grace's.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Southern

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch and Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm Sunday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Phone number

    (713) 728-6410

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, our private dining space is an intimate and inviting space accommodating up to 45 people.

  • Private party contact

    Ana: (855) 972-4313

  • Neighborhood

    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

  • Cross street

    Branard

  • Parking details

    We offer complementary valet as well as an adjoining four-story parking garage for our guests.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,772 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Houston

    American

  • Houston

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I went to Grace’s to celebrate my graduation. We had such a great experience! Ashley was super sweet and an amazing waitress. She was very personable and helpful. 10/10
  2. Muffin

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner in the bar is great. Service was great and we had an outstading waiter.
  3. RandyB

    Houston

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    The food is outstanding. It is basically Southern comfort food.
  4. Stefon

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot...predictably excellent. Something on the menu for everybody.
  5. JPer

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Caleb was THE BEST waiter! Everything was great!
  6. LYDIAL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food was awesome!! I would recommend this restaurant to family and friends
  7. Chris

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Angelica was amazing. Very helpful. We sat on the patio and I wanted to ask to be moved inside because there was someone smoking next to the patio. There were a lot of flies out. If there was something in place to minimize that would've been great. My girlfriend visited for the first time from Dallas. Her visit to Grace's was a pleasant one.
  8. KarleS

    Houston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing southern food. Anytime I have friends here, I always take them to check out Graces! Great food and drinks.
  9. rainout

    Houston

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Today I had something I've never tried and I WILL be having it again! WOW, the shrimp tacos are amazing! the sauce has just the right amount of spice! Our server, Holly was super friendly and helpful and we had a great experience! This is my favorite place in Houston.
  10. DJone

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great foo. The wait staff was attentive but not too pushy. The noise level was just about right for a business meeting lunch. I would definitely come back again.
  11. Itmustbevic

    Houston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food consistently tasty, especially the tortilla soup.
  12. RonaldD

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good , service was outstanding . Chicken, Shrimp ,Cornbread, everything was good
  13. STEPH

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy going to Graces. The Cajun Stuffed Chicken is a favorite. T
  14. KenM

    Houston

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Not a great experience overall. The restaurant get worse everyone time we go and this was probably our last time.
  15. ChadrickT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience2
    Over had good experience food was good pricing didn’t match the quality of the food. Music inside the restaurant was way too loud for a dinner setting
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I understand the need to provide more seating to accommodate for the Mother's Day and graduation crowd. However, you set up tables after I was seated that didn't provide enough room for people and servers to walk thru. I can't count how many times I was hit in the head by passer-by's. I had enough with the last party with the woman who had a purse that completely jolted me, and she didn't bother to say excuse me or I apologize. This made for a very disappointing experience at your restaurant.
  17. StaceyM

    Houston

    167 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    167 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the steak special. Delicious is an understatement. We had amazing service and although very busy for graduation, mother's day and other events. There was nothing but excellence.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent….I had the Asian glazed pork chops with fried rice and added black-eyed peas….the cornbread was fabulous. The Host and Waiter were very attentive and created a great experience for pre-Mother’s Day celebration !!!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Jumbo was delicious!! Came at 9:30 so looked like I just missed the big rush! Didn’t have to wait to long on food either!
  20. BrandyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was AWESOME!!! I’d recommend Grace’s to EVERYONE!!
  21. RandyJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and waiter was outstanding! One of Houston’s best restaurants!
  22. JasonS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service are always excellent. Back room provides a quieter location for a business discussion.
  23. Richard

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Grace's is in the heart of the Upper Kirby / River Oaks district and attracts big business crowds during the week and families on the weekends. Make sure and get a reservation, as walk-ins are hit and miss. The food and service are top notch, so it's easy to see why it is so popular.
  24. Josh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service! Always refilling water and the atmosphere was really great! Would recommend to friends
  25. Frances

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sausage stuffed chicken breasts - delicious Pork pot roast - always a winner!
  26. AndreaG

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought 2 first time patrons and they loved it.
  27. Wanda

    Houston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, good food, great service and nice unhurried atmosphere
  28. LisaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Justin our Server was amazing as was the food. Will come back for sure with a bigger group.
  29. Holliwood

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    I enjoyed a quiet afternoon lunch with my daughter. The food was good and the service was better. We sat on the patio and I have 0 complaints.
  30. Queen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so delicious! I had the chicken fried chicken and it was so good. The mashed potatoes taste homemade and the service was excellent!
  31. RobertT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was awesome great service food was great will definitely go back
  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and excellent service will definitely return!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Everything was nice overall. My son was not pleased with his first entree yet Angel was very helpful in getting another to him quickly.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The manager introduced himself and asked about our dining. The food was delicious and arrived very quickly. I will be going back
  35. MartaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely restaurant with high ceilings, beautiful light fixtures, furnishings. Bright, airy and open but still intimate due to the smaller interconnected dining rooms rather than a huge open space. Everything we ate was excellent. The cornbread was worth the trip by itself. Chicken tortilla soup wowed the guest who enjoyed it. She stated it was better than her own homemade soup. High praise! Friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable wait staff. Our waiter, Drea, even gave helpful advice on the cocktail menu. She answered every question on the spot. We’ll be returning.
  36. KimberlyH

    Houston

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grace’s has become a weekly dinner spot for us. I tried the Sweet Peach cocktail and it didn’t disappoint. Will definitely order it again. For our entree we ordered the Beef Tips and Rice. It was listed on the menu as a special. It was delicious and I hope that they decide to make it a regular menu item.
  37. CharityL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience3
    I've been here 4 different occasions and have ordered something different in hopes that I will get my moneys worth. Each time, I've been highly disappointed with both the value and presentation. Service is mediocre from the time you enter in (host) to the waitresses. Mediocre at its finest.
  38. DianeB

    Houston

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a good experience. Food is fantastic, service is terrific. My only suggestion is they get staff for hostess desk that are a little friendlier.
  39. DavidW

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you have never had the pleasure of dining at Graces you are missing out! Everything we ordered was delicious and can’t wait to go back and try other menu items!
  40. randyzerch

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambience, great professional and friendly service, GREAT food.

FAQs

Grace's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 728-6410.

Grace's is rated 4.7 stars by 3772 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 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Grace's

3111 Kirby Drive Houston, Houston, TX 77098

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Branard

  • Neighborhood

    Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch and Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 10:00pm Sunday: 9:00am - 9:00pm Brunch: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Comfort Food, Southern

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We offer complementary valet as well as an adjoining four-story parking garage for our guests.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (713) 728-6410

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, our private dining space is an intimate and inviting space accommodating up to 45 people.

  • Private party contact

    Ana: (855) 972-4313

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