Roost Houston

Name: Roost Houston
Address: 1972 Fairview St, Houston, TX, United States, 77019
Telephone: (713) 523-7667
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

389 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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Taking his passion and the experience he gained staging at Picholine in NYC and Madrona Manor in Napa along with his work at Brennan’s, Haven, Soma and most recently as consulting Chef for Saint Genevieve in West Ave, at 26-years-old Kevin Naderi opened his first restaurant, Roost in December, 2011. Roost’s 50-seat space is cozy and unpretentious amid walls paneled with old shutters and Edison-like light fixtures fashioned from gutter drains. Roost’s rustic and diverse menu is revised every three weeks, inspired by local availability of farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors of the world including the American south, Asia and from the Middle East, taking advantage of Naderi’s Persian heritage. Says Naderi, “I’ve taken a little bit from everywhere I’ve worked. It’s a good showcase for what we do.”

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

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Takeout

(713) 523-7667

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(713) 523-7667
Website
http://www.iloveroost.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Special request only
Private party facilities
Private room for 12 to 20 people. Fully customizable. Please call for information

Location
1972 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Cross street
Hazard St.
Parking details
ride sharing apps highly recommended. limited immediate parking with available street parking where found
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Thai Green Papaya Salad*$13.00
by-catch shrimp chips, chili-lime vinaigrette, fresh herbs, peanuts
West Coast Tarragon-Pesto Mussels*$16.00
chardonnay broth, sourdough croutons, tons of herbs
Flo, What's the Soup du Jour!?
The Soup of the day. Mmmm, sounds good
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$6.00
Melon N' Prosciutto*$12.00
parmesan mousse, baby herbs, chili oil crisp, pickled peppers
Citrus & Beet Salad*$11.00
grapefruit, orange, salt roasted beet, pistachio & blue cheese gastrique
Baked Black Truffle Mac N' Orzo$10.00
three cheeses, lemon zest, chives, herbed bread crumb crust
Mason Jar Pickles of Local Produce*$7.00
Inquire with your servers!
Bread Service$11.00
Slow Dough fresh bread with house pimento cheese spread, spicy 'Nduja butter, and apricot-almond butter
Drunken Brussels*$9.00
roasted brussels sprouts, Mezcal vinegar, smoked almond, cilantro, lime
The Famous Fried Cauliflower*$11.00
scallions, toasted pine nuts, miso dressing, bonito flakes
Bistro Fish Rouille*$27.00
Seared fresh fish over stewed French lentils, saffron aioli, garlic spinach
Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib$30.00
crushed corn, kale and horseradish Gremolata, braising liquid
Crispy Chicken Milanese$26.00
artichoke - pomodori tomato salad, porcini mushroom chicken sauce
Hunters Supper*$28.00
rabbit-apple sausage, crispy pork belly, sweet potato whip, Oaxacan molé
Pastrami Spice*$44.00
rubbed Angus Ribeye, horseradish smashed potatoes, green peppercorn jus
Aba's Mediterranean Falafel*$24.00
avocado tzatziki, greek salad, chili-garlic sauce, crispy pita
Tuscan Burger$18.00
8oz. Angus patty, oven tomatoes, arugula, goat's cheese, garlic aioli. W/ fries
Coffee N' Donut Holes$9.00
Nutmeg donuts, crushed pistachios, dulce de leche, coffee ice cream
Salted Chocolate Budino*$9.00
banana caramel sauce, vanilla whipped cream, biscoff crumble
Passionfruit Angel Food Cake$10.00
passionfruit coulis, Alphonso mango sorbet, tuille cookie
Skillet Baked Brie$12.00
seasonal jam, Maldon flake salt, grilled sourdough toast points

What 389 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This cozy neighborhood restaurant is a little casual, a little eclectic and a wonderful local treasure.
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dguet
Houston
73 reviews
vip
5.0
73 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place is always a delight! Their Hunter’s Plate was to die for!
LS
LauraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roost was a delight! A hidden gem in Montrose that I've been meaning to try and finally did when we took my niece for her birthday. It did not disappoint. Intimate setting, but relaxed. The food was a revelation, especially the beet and grapefruit salad, Bistro Fish (that night it was an excellent red fish), but the star of the show - Coffee and Donuts - coffee ice cream and chocolate donuts, a perfect ending. Highly recommend when you want good food at a reasonable price.
MQ
MomofQuatro
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
The food was outstanding and our experience started off remarkable. As the night progressed and more tables were sat, service dropped off some and it got really loud. I love the intimate nature of the restaurant and the low ceiling. The cauliflower was my favorite and the dessert - wow! I’m GF so, I really appreciated the number of offerings that fit my dietary restrictions. Besides the service slowing some and the man at the table behind us keeping his chair pushed back into our table most of the night, it was excellent.
EY
EllenY
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Kevin's new menu is inventive and very creative- we loved all of our choices. The staff is always attentive, knowledgeable and courteous.,
j
johannab
Salt Lake City
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Fantastic food and wine, and great attention from server.
FL
FoodLover
Houston
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Wine prices are reasonable. Comfy intimate setting.
L
Lilly
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and ambiance are all phenomenal! Definitely recommend the giant pretzel and blackberry salad! But truly anything on the menu will knock your socks off.
K
Kathryn
Kansas City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here with a group of friends and had a great experience! Service was great, our server was knowledgeable about the menu and very inviting. The food was incredible! We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy Roost
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, great service, always a wonderful experience
IG
IsmaelG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for the first time to celebrate my husband's 78th birthday. They reserved the perfect table in the back. The food, service (Andy took great care of us!), and experience were wonderful and we'll be back!
TB
TerBer
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time to Roost - what a gem! Food was fantastic. Califlower is a must try. Intimate affair, attentive service, great wine choices. Will be back - highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Happy Holidays!
NT
NicholT
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roost is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Food is amazing. I love the rotating menu.
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Teej
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was exceptional and our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. We will totally be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always love it here!
KK
KevinK
Houston
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
The pasta dish was mediocre and a big disappointment. The quail was excellent, but the rice was crispy-odd. The cauliflower, meatballs, fried oysters and redfish were all excellent
VB
VeroniqueB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice family style restaurant, tiny place with only 17 tables and a kind and enthusiastic service. Portions are very generous ! We loved it, feels like a cool and cosy moment in the neighborhood
OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bread service is awesome. It's actually a pretzel but would come here just for that.
L
Lucasd
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and even better food! Thank you to the chef and staff for a wonderful evening!
WL
WorkingLunch
Houston
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Intimate restaurant. Delicious food. We will look forward to returning.
WH
WillieH
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious as always! Innovative menu! Consistently wonderful!
MM
MMMM
Houston
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eating at Roost is always a great experience. I love the flavors and variety of the food. Everything tastes fresh and not overly salty, and the atmosphere is cozy and very Montrose. It’s a great place for a special occasion or to take out of town guests.
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Zabbazoo
Dallas
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been following Roost on Instagram for a while, but we finally made it in to have dinner. We live in Dallas but have been drooling over what we see in photos, and a trip into town for the holiday gave us an opportunity to dine in. It was amazing! The tasting menu allowed us to try multiple dishes with nice wine at an excellent price. The famous cauliflower was tasty, and the meatballs were perfectly cooked. The fish and steak arrosto were basically perfect. The Basque cheesecake was one of the best desserts either of us has had. Service was friendly and attentive. We can’t wait to come back!
J
Jddel
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous farm to table food! We had the fried cauliflower, which was my favorite of the night, then the tasting menu with fish/steak. Both were super good but I think next time I would get all appetizers since they are all so good and want to try them all. The wine selection was also great, and the bottle we had (natural white from Italy) was delicious. Our server was also very helpful and fun! We’ll be back for sure!
TA
TreasaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I had the cauliflower, vada sliders, bread and red fish... all was very good
T
Tlee
Houston
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything was so good, food was great and as we chose the chef tasting feature, we were able to sample several items and all were great. Love the small cozy atmosphere. Service was excellent. As the place is small I would recommend reservations to be sure you can be seated.
AH
AshleyH
Houston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Lovely evening and Carla our waitress was incredible. She had great energy and was attentive and friendly. Delicious food with a great vibe, Roost is a winner!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very well done. The place is quiet and doesn't seem to be get in get out type. The food was delicious and I love the rotating menu. I will definetly be visiting again after the switch up to see what comes next.
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weyus
Houston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roost is my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Delicious food in an unassuming atmosphere with great service.
AW
AnnW
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Roost is one of our favorite restaurants. We love their regulars - roasted cauliflower and bread service as well as the seasonal ones they add. The staff is friendly and makes good recommendations.
AW
AnnW
Houston
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We really had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, the service outstanding and the ambiance very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed everything.
MG
MarkG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local restaurant with awesome food and great service. Highly recommend.
KW
KimW
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had not heen to Roost in awhile, but was not disappointed! The cauliflower and giant pretzel was a table favorite!
ZB
ZackB
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, food, and recommendations. Perfect place for literally any occasion!
G
Gecko
New Mexico
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience2
Roost is a neighborhood restaurant. I would not travel to eat here but definitely worth a try. Staff was very friendly. The fig chutney on the scallop entree was very tasty.
RD
RubyD
Adelaide
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, service and ambience. Highly, highly recommend.
a
amhr
Houston
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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ReganCondon
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Also love a good meal at Roost, service is always warm and attentive, food is always delicious and unique enough to keep me coming back. Every new person I bring here raves about the food and ambience. Not to mention, very reasonable prices for generous portions. Must try the cauliflower!!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Roost Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 523-7667.

Roost Houston is rated 4.8 stars by 389 OpenTable diners.

Roost Houston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(713) 523-7667

1972 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019

Additional information

Cross street
Hazard St.
Neighborhood
Heights / Washington
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
ride sharing apps highly recommended. limited immediate parking with available street parking where found
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.iloveroost.com/
Phone number
(713) 523-7667
Catering
Special request only
Private party facilities
Private room for 12 to 20 people. Fully customizable. Please call for information

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Thai Green Papaya Salad*$13.00

West Coast Tarragon-Pesto Mussels*$16.00

Flo, What's the Soup du Jour!?

Melon N' Prosciutto*$12.00

Citrus & Beet Salad*$11.00

Baked Black Truffle Mac N' Orzo$10.00

Mason Jar Pickles of Local Produce*$7.00

Bread Service$11.00

Drunken Brussels*$9.00

The Famous Fried Cauliflower*$11.00

Bistro Fish Rouille*$27.00

Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib$30.00

Crispy Chicken Milanese$26.00

Hunters Supper*$28.00

Pastrami Spice*$44.00

Aba's Mediterranean Falafel*$24.00

Tuscan Burger$18.00

Coffee N' Donut Holes$9.00

Salted Chocolate Budino*$9.00

Passionfruit Angel Food Cake$10.00

Skillet Baked Brie$12.00

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Does Roost Houston offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Does Roost Houston offer gift cards?

Is Roost Houston currently accepting reservations?

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Order delivery or takeout

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