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Guard and Grace - Houston, Houston, TX

Guard and Grace - Houston

4.7 (2068)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Named after our daughter Grace, along with the idea that a steakhouse can be graceful, whimsical, and elegant without being dark and moody. What started as a vision to keep the vibe light and airy while letting the outside in, has turned into an Award-winning design of which we couldn't be prouder.
This menu is truly meant to offer something for everyone, with often found steakhouse features as well as a plethora of seafood to truly highlight the best of the gulf and beyond. Prime, Dry Aged and local Wagyu cuts of beef in 4 to 40 oz. portions are available to satisfy any sized appetite. Innovative cocktails and wines from around the world top it all off -making Guard and Grace the place to be for happy hour, a couple's night out or your private event.
Our family, or Ohana, is a passionate group of culinary obsessives who strive to make memories that will last a lifetime. Houston is a special city that has stolen our hearts, and from the bottom of them, we thank you for joining us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (346) 326-0789
  • Website
    http://guardandgrace.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Vero
  • Catering
    Call 346-208-3768 for details. We can cater most size parties within a certain radius of the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Five private room options. Private bar, lounge & kitchen. Separate A/V. From 8 to 80 we can accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. There is also a dedicated private bar and restrooms upstairs for private dining guests only. Upstairs private entrance available for celebrity or high profile guests wishing to maintain privacy.
  • Location
    One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Smith and Dallas
  • Parking details
    No valet during lunch hours. Valet begins at 4:30, which is $10. Street parking or self parking at 1100 Smith directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,068 people are saying

Guard and Grace - Houston reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guard and Grace in Houston offers a stellar dining experience with "the best food" and "amazing service." Guests praise the "perfectly cooked" steaks and rave about the "incredible" carrot cake. The ambiance is upscale yet inviting, making it ideal for special occasions. "Highly recommend" this "5-star" steakhouse.
2,068 Reviews

  1. Jason

    Dallas - Fort Worth15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner for three Friday night 7:30. Service all night was spotty at best. Took 20 minutes to get a drink, a salad was forgotten, dry aged NY Strip very average. Mac and cheese good as usual. Crispy tuna App was not crispy. My fourth time at Guard and Grace, first time it disappointed.

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  2. Janet VIP

    Houston5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was incredible! Trey was a great waiter, and so graciously gifted us the best desserts for our celebration. We will definitely be back! 

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  3. John VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Even though it can get busy at lunch time, Guard and Grace always does a great job. Highly recommend!
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you very much for the kind words and review. We work hard to provide a Best-in-Class experience for our guests, and we are delighted to know that you were impressed. We hope to see you again soon for lunch or dinner. Warm regards.

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  4. Tim VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always consistence at Guard and Grace! The ambiance is perfect, love the decor too!
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 5 days ago
    Tim, We’re lucky to have guests like you. Thanks for taking the time to support what we do!

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  5. Kendra

    Houston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall experience was not good. The food was absolutely delicious, so hats off to the chef and the entire kitchen staff. We were seated by the kitchen so we had a view of how in sync the kitchen was. Although the food was good, the service was TERRIBLE! Our waiter was non existent. We start with an a white male who took our drink order. When we received our drinks, I noticed that my fiancé drink did not have any garnish. While the table right behind us ordered the same drink and his had garnish. After we received our drinks, we sat at our table for 20 minutes unattended. While the table behind us (which was an all white table) was able to place their food order. Finally the black lady from the bar came to take our order and apologized for the wait. She asked if we wanted to order appetizers, we decided to order our appetizers and our entree. Our food took around 30 mins to come out and once it did, we didn’t receive our appetizers. We didn’t get a chance to let anyone know because no one ever came back to check on us until halfway through our meal. The other tables around us had very attentive waiters. The food was pure perfection but we will NEVER dine here again. I refuse to spend our money on places that does not appreciate our business.

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  6. Daniela

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elliot stayed on top of our order and he made great suggestions. I would definitely return
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded on June 25, 2025
    Hi Daniela, Thank you for the great review! We're so glad Elliot took great care of you and made your visit enjoyable. We look forward to seeing you again. Cheers!

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  7. Renee VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing birthday experience, staff superior!! Loved it again! There for dinner and Great happy hour too!

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  8. Samantha VIP

    Houston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely had a ball ! I love everything! Had a great birthday with friends!
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded on June 25, 2025
    Hi Samantha, Thank you for the great review! Cheers!

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  9. Chris VIP

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The filet, truffle gnocchi, cocktails, and toffee cake were all particular standouts. The waitstaff also went above and beyond with their recommendations and even copped dessert for us as a birthday present (with Happy Birthday written in chocolate sauce!) Apologies to our primary waiter for not remembering his name, but he was a particular standout. I would highly recommend Guard and Grave and will definitely be returning in the future.
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded on June 22, 2025
    Thank you so much for your thoughtful and enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that the filet, truffle gnocchi, cocktails, and toffee cake made such a strong impression — those are a few of our favorites as well. I'm especially glad to know our team helped make your birthday celebration extra special, and I’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Elliot. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can’t wait to welcome you back to Guard and Grave soon. Cheers to many more memorable memories ahead! Warm regards, Keith Simmons General Manager, Guard and Grace

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  10. Steve

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's an excellent choice for a business lunch. Convenient location, excellent food and service.
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded on June 25, 2025
    Hi Steve, Thank you for the great review! Cheers!

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FAQs

Guard and Grace - Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 326-0789.

Guard and Grace - Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 2068 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Guard and Grace - Houston

One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Smith and Dallas
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    No valet during lunch hours. Valet begins at 4:30, which is $10. Street parking or self parking at 1100 Smith directly across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Vero
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://guardandgrace.com/
  • Phone number
    (346) 326-0789
  • Catering
    Call 346-208-3768 for details. We can cater most size parties within a certain radius of the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Five private room options. Private bar, lounge & kitchen. Separate A/V. From 8 to 80 we can accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. There is also a dedicated private bar and restrooms upstairs for private dining guests only. Upstairs private entrance available for celebrity or high profile guests wishing to maintain privacy.
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