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Chris Shepherd's Houston Favorites!

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated September 22, 2023
Check out some of Chef Chris Shepherd's favorite spots in Houston. Make sure to book your reservation and find the perfect spot to dine before or after attending Table to Stage!
JŪN
4.8 (776)
$50 and over
American
Heights / Washington
Restaurant by Top Chef Alum, Chef Evelyn Garcia and Chef/Partner Henry Lu. New Asian American restaurant in the Heights serving chef inspired small to large dishes all meant to be shared. JŪN also has a full selection of craft beer from local brewers as well as an exciting wine list.

If you are interested in booking party size 6 and more please email: booking@junbykin.com with your inquires.
Top review
Jorge
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service Specially the waiter
Restaurant by Top Chef Alum, Chef Evelyn Garcia and Chef/Partner Henry Lu. New Asian American restaurant in the Heights serving chef inspired small to large dishes all meant to be shared. JŪN also has a full selection of craft beer from local brewers as well as an exciting wine list.

If you are interested in booking party size 6 and more please email: booking@junbykin.com with your inquires.
Top review
Jorge
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food and service Specially the waiter
Grace's
4.7 (4487)
$31 to $50
American
Upper Kirby / Shepherd Corridor
Grace’s on Kirby is a warm, inviting Southern-inspired restaurant where comfort meets tradition. With roots in both Sicilian and Louisiana cooking, our menu reflects the flavorful, home-cooked meals that owner Johnny Carrabba’s grandmother, Grace Mandola, lovingly prepared for generations of family and friends. Grace’s was created in her honor, a place where heartfelt hospitality, made-from-scratch dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere come together for every occasion. Whether you’re joining us for a casual dinner, celebrating a special event in one of our private dining spaces, or enjoying our lively weekend brunch, you’ll feel like part of the family. And when you’re craving comfort food without doing the heavy lifting, Grace’s is the perfect place to order a delicious to-go meal made with care!

While brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is primarily first come, first served with our priority seating list, we encourage you to call us directly if your preferred time isn’t available online.
Top review
Angela
Dined 2 days ago
We loved it was perfect the waiter was amazing great food and drinks
Grace’s on Kirby is a warm, inviting Southern-inspired restaurant where comfort meets tradition. With roots in both Sicilian and Louisiana cooking, our menu reflects the flavorful, home-cooked meals that owner Johnny Carrabba’s grandmother, Grace Mandola, lovingly prepared for generations of family and friends. Grace’s was created in her honor, a place where heartfelt hospitality, made-from-scratch dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere come together for every occasion. Whether you’re joining us for a casual dinner, celebrating a special event in one of our private dining spaces, or enjoying our lively weekend brunch, you’ll feel like part of the family. And when you’re craving comfort food without doing the heavy lifting, Grace’s is the perfect place to order a delicious to-go meal made with care!

While brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is primarily first come, first served with our priority seating list, we encourage you to call us directly if your preferred time isn’t available online.
Top review
Angela
Dined 2 days ago
We loved it was perfect the waiter was amazing great food and drinks
Uchi Houston
4.9 (4567)
$50 and over
Sushi
Montrose
Bringing its hallmark level of quality and service to an urban location, Uchi Houston made its debut in 2012 in the former historic Felix space on Westheimer. Melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe, the menu features items culled from both Uchi and Uchiko in Austin, along with signature seasonal items created by our Chef team. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!
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SantiagoVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience! We loved the food and the waitress was the best.
Bringing its hallmark level of quality and service to an urban location, Uchi Houston made its debut in 2012 in the former historic Felix space on Westheimer. Melding culinary innovation with an approachable vibe, the menu features items culled from both Uchi and Uchiko in Austin, along with signature seasonal items created by our Chef team. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!
Top review
SantiagoVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing experience! We loved the food and the waitress was the best.
Pappas Bros. Steakhouse - Downtown
4.8 (3021)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
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Elias
Dined 3 days ago
Our experience was great the food was amazing great place to celebrate a special occasion
Elegant, award-winning steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef, seafood & exceptional wines.
Top review
Elias
Dined 3 days ago
Our experience was great the food was amazing great place to celebrate a special occasion
Julep
4.7 (111)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
Heights / Washington
Julep Bar stands as an illustrious recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, celebrated for its exquisite blend of craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated bar bites, and an enchanting ambiance. The menus, ever-evolving to mirror the changing seasons, captivate with their meticulous emphasis on fine ingredients and flavors. Located on Washington Ave between Sawyer and Silver St. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and B&B Butcher's Steak House is within walking Distance.

We always take walk-ins so shoot us a texas or stop by and see us if you don't see a table available.
Top review
Stephen
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Had a wonderful time at Julep as a pre-show drink and meal. Sending array of craft cocktails to choose from. I loved that they can make a penicillin, which requires fresh ginger. Also tried one of the Julep drinks, pretzel, and flatbread pizza. All great.
Julep Bar stands as an illustrious recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award, celebrated for its exquisite blend of craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated bar bites, and an enchanting ambiance. The menus, ever-evolving to mirror the changing seasons, captivate with their meticulous emphasis on fine ingredients and flavors. Located on Washington Ave between Sawyer and Silver St. The neighborhood is full of restaurants and B&B Butcher's Steak House is within walking Distance.

We always take walk-ins so shoot us a texas or stop by and see us if you don't see a table available.
Top review
Stephen
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Had a wonderful time at Julep as a pre-show drink and meal. Sending array of craft cocktails to choose from. I loved that they can make a penicillin, which requires fresh ginger. Also tried one of the Julep drinks, pretzel, and flatbread pizza. All great.
La Lucha
4.7 (1545)
$30 and under
Seafood
Heights / Washington
An homage to the San Jacinto Inn, La Lucha offers a unique and indulgent menu complete with the freshest Gulf Coast-only oysters, shrimp, crab, warm biscuits and satisfying fried chicken dinners. Meaning “the Fight,” in reference to the Battle of San Jacinto, La Lucha embraces it’s rebellious side with its beverage selections, surprising guests with a variety of bubbly wines, outstanding craft beers and the essential stellar tequila and mezcal offerings. La Lucha’s comfortable atmosphere pays tribute to chef-owner Ford Fry’s childhood memories, meshes timeless and industrial with a few nods to the 70s.
Top review
Chris
Dined 5 days ago
All in all it was a good experience for a birthday celebration. Tablets are small for the type of restaurant.
An homage to the San Jacinto Inn, La Lucha offers a unique and indulgent menu complete with the freshest Gulf Coast-only oysters, shrimp, crab, warm biscuits and satisfying fried chicken dinners. Meaning “the Fight,” in reference to the Battle of San Jacinto, La Lucha embraces it’s rebellious side with its beverage selections, surprising guests with a variety of bubbly wines, outstanding craft beers and the essential stellar tequila and mezcal offerings. La Lucha’s comfortable atmosphere pays tribute to chef-owner Ford Fry’s childhood memories, meshes timeless and industrial with a few nods to the 70s.
Top review
Chris
Dined 5 days ago
All in all it was a good experience for a birthday celebration. Tablets are small for the type of restaurant.
State of Grace
4.6 (3524)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern
River Oaks
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.
Top review
Clint
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner yo celebrate our wedding anniversary. We loved the oysters, shrimp and crab fingers. Wine was exceptional. I had a Muscadet. I thought the Endive and peach salad was excellent. Blackened snapper and blackened snapper was a little too spicy for my liking, but still good.
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.
Top review
Clint
Dined 2 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner yo celebrate our wedding anniversary. We loved the oysters, shrimp and crab fingers. Wine was exceptional. I had a Muscadet. I thought the Endive and peach salad was excellent. Blackened snapper and blackened snapper was a little too spicy for my liking, but still good.

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