We recently celebrated my mother-in-law's birthday at State of Grace, and it was truly an exceptional dining experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was out of this world. The front hostess, Annabella, was incredibly welcoming and helpful, making us feel valued from the start. Our waiter was equally amazing and attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring we had a wonderful evening. We started with the deviled eggs and crab beignets, both of which were absolutely delicious. Their French onion soup was hearty. Drinks were fabulous too. For our meal, we ordered the mashed potatoes, cacio e pepe, pork schnitzel, blackened fish, miso fish, and burger, and every dish was perfectly prepared and packed with flavor. The restaurant went above and beyond by surprising my mother-in-law with a birthday dessert (upon my request when I had originally booked it), which was such a thoughtful touch and made the celebration even more memorable. We also enjoyed the pecan ball and chocolate soufflé, and both were outstanding. Between the incredible food, impeccable service, and special attention to our celebration, State of Grace exceeded all expectations. Annabella, our waiter, and the entire staff made the evening feel truly special. Easily one of the best dining experiences we've had in Houston, and we can't wait to return! I will be planning a girls night there soon! read more

The pickled shrimp was just ok. Not enough flavor to me, just a mix of some ingredients. The oysters and accompaniments were great. Presentation was nice. Hollywood, va voom and metagorda all similar in taste to each other. The maison salad was delicious. Butter lettuce with the toppings and sauce was just enjoyable. The butter burger sliders were good. Just would like it thicker as it's too much bun. The cookie on the way out was so awesome, I almost went back in to grab another. Gingerbread I think. Avery was a wonderful bartender and kept up with entertaining conversations and was attentive to all service needs. Tried the g4 tequila reposado and it was very easy drinking. read more

State of Grace - Butter burger was good - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sigh. Let me start by saying, I fell for the social media hype. I came here to try "the best pancakes in Houston" and I didn't leave here feeling like I got that. Maybe my expectations were too high, but one of my pancakes was under cooked. The others were still just average to me in terms of flavor AND texture. But, I'm a "crispy edges" pancake kinda of person, and these definitely don't hit that mark. Now my eggs and bacon were fantastic, but those are two breakfast staples that are kind of hard to mess up. Now the service?! Oh my, the service was amazinggggggg. I sat at the bar and I felt like I had the entire bar staff catering to me. They definitely excel in that regard!!! Constantly checking in, glass always stayed full, and anything I requested came with a quickness. My griddle cakes, bacon, eggs, and a glass of bubbles came to $47, which is super expensive for breakfast. The price tag just isn't worth it for me to try again, honestly. But I'm glad I came! Their menu is very, VERY limited, so if you're a picky eater you may want to check their offerings first before venturing here. read more

Hear me out- I would give the staff a 4-star for their attention and making us feel special. With that being said, the food is way overpriced for the taste. We had several dishes like the bread and caviar (no complaints on this), the deviled eggs, tuna tartare, crab fingers and the steak. The best part of my dining experience was the dessert they gave me for my birthday, that was absolutely delicious! The food was okay, nothing spectacular or worth me coming back for. The restaurant was nice and it was very busy for a Tuesday dinner night but enjoyed the service from the Assistant Manager and the wonderful servers! The decor is different, very intimate with low lighting and plenty of seating. It's best to valet park because parking is limited due to location. read more

State of Grace - Appetizers - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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State of Grace is an upscale restaurant in which the price and decor scream "let's get dressed up," but you are in Houston, so a lot of people were in jeans. There were also a lot of families, which was cute, although I personally am not buying my daughter $16 fries. Our waitress was personable and made great suggestions, especially regarding mocktails. This is important for non-drinkers because there are no mocktails on the drink menu, but the bartender will craft something you will like. Even my friend who normally avoids mocktails was very impressed. Apps: Crab Hushpuppies - 10/10: Crunchy, crabby, and came with a fantastic honey butter sauce. Caviar Tater Tots - 6/10: Well done -- they literally whipped the potato on the inside -- but at $37, you are paying more for the caviar, which was missing that fresh, creamy saltiness you normally seek. You also only get 4 tots. I would just get two orders of the crab hushpuppies. Mains: Chicken - 10/10: The truffle sauce was dreamy, and I think they could sell it on the streets. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the dish also came with flaked truffles on top. I normally do not order chicken out, but this dish makes me wonder what I've been missing. Lobster fettuccini - 7/10: I don't think this is the dish to get here. The lobster didn't taste the freshest, and it also didn't have a lot of lobster to begin with. The sauce was well done and clearly made with lobster stock. I would come back, but there are dishes that shine much brighter than others. read more

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Wow! I'm not sure what I expected when booking a resy for brunch on a Sunday at State of Grace, but it completely exceeded my expectations. Extremely kind service from the hosts through the entire team. The best balance of conversational and storytelling without being overbearing. We never felt rushed and they made the experience feel personal, and felt we truly got to know the restaurant and reasoning behind a few of the dishes just through their excitement. We ordered coffees along with the crab hush puppies, gumbo, avocado toast, and ended with their massive cinnamon roll. It was the perfect spread and everything was so flavorful! (My only critique was I wish the cinnamon roll was warmed up and served with a bit more icing). The interior was fabulous with an amazing aroma. I would highly recommend for anywhere from an intimate date to a group brunch! Beautiful bar as well, I cannot wait to come again another night for dinner. Upon exit, we were also departed with a complimentary cookie - super cute touch! read more

State of Grace - Hush Puppies (YUM) - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I stopped in State of Grace after a long departure. Rude service took them off my list in 2022. All forgiven, I stopped for lunch today and took a comfortable seat at the bar. Avery attended to me, and I went for hushpuppies, fish and chips and really cold wine. Wow. Crab hushpuppies are delicious. Served w a maple butter of some sort, perfect w just a kick of spice from somewhere. 10. Fish and chips, a huge 2" thick slab of halibut, coated in beer batter and fried to perfection. It's fried but somehow still juicy and light served over a homemade tartar sauce. 10. Chips are 'thrice fried' frites. Flashed,frozen, fried and plated w garlic aioli. Never had a better french fry. Chenin blanc was cold and perfect for 90' day w humidity felling 107. If it's been a while, take a turn at State of Grace. There is so much disappointment in restaurants today, State of Grace cures that ill. read more

State of Grace - Fish and chips and hushpuppies. - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've enjoyed dining at La Lucha, Superica(now Star Rover) and Rocket Farm Restaurants, so I knew I had to try State of Grace. Another concept by Houston's native chef Ford Fry. From the moment we arrived, the experience was impressive. Valet parking is available, and I highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time. The restaurant has an upscale yet welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a special night out. The service was phenomenal from start to finish. I dined with a party of six, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The food was exceptional across the board, and the ambiance is a vibe. As a nice touch, don't forget to grab a complimentary cookie on your way out it's the perfect ending to a great experience. If you're looking for a five-star dining experience or planning a lavish date night, State of Grace is definitely the place to be. read more

We decided to check out this place at the last min before leaving Houston. We walked in and waited for around 20 minutes to get seats at the bar, which was first-come, first-served. We started with some fresh oysters along with drink; half were from Alabama, and half were from Texas. I also ordered the crawfish benedict étouffée. It came with fried tomato, hollandaise sauce, and bacon. I really enjoyed it, especially the sauce! The ambiance was really nice, and the staff was very attentive. Both the host and our server checked on us frequently, which made the experience even better. read more

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My party had quite an interesting dining experience. We visited on a Sunday morning and were glad to have a reservation because it was extremely busy. Parking is very limited and valet only, which is something to keep in mind. Our server was kind, but it was a bit unusual that several items he recommended were unavailable, including certain drinks and the burger due to an issue with the meat tool. We also waited about 20 minutes for our food, and by then we were definitely ready to eat. As for the food, the buttermilk biscuit was excellent. The jam tasted very fresh and paired perfectly with the biscuit. The griddle cakes, which I had seen on social media, were the highlight. They were soft, fluffy, and the syrup was so unique. The Croque Madame and the Crawfish Benedict Étouffée, however, were less impressive. They lacked flavor and felt more focused on presentation than taste. Overall, I'm glad I gave this restaurant a try, but I don't think I would return. read more

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we came upon State of Grace when looking for a brunch spot on a Sunday morning. Unsurprisingly, it was booked full but after a 15-20 minute wait, 2 spots at the bar opened up. I started with the Zamora spritz. For $23, it better be a damn refreshing cocktail, and it surprisingly did not disappoint. Super well balanced. After, we had a dozen oysters, half from alabama and half from Texas. The oysters themselves were pretty fresh, and the thai chili sauce gave it a nice asian twist that has me salivating while I'm typing this The Croque Madame, two eggs on toast. It was so big I had a bit of a hard time figuring out how to eat it, but I cut it in half and figured it out. The toast was a little on the hard side but it probably needed to be in order to support all the weight read more

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5 - Staff/Atmosphere 4.0 - Fries 4.0 - Slider burger 3.0 - Slider burger plain 4.3 - Pancakes 4.0 - Oysters 3.3 - Cappuccino read more

State of Grace is a solid option for a nicer dinner. The filet mignon was decent; the sauce was good but a little boring. My husband said the fish was just fine as well. I think the basque cheesecake was pretty good with the brown sugar syrup. If you like dense, creamy cheesecakes, this one is for you! read more

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Celebrated a special occasion at State of Grace. Mainly valet parking. Jamilia was an AWESOME waitress. Appreciated her humor and talking to her! She provided excellent service along with her assistant, Jonathan. Enjoyed an espresso martini & tried some of the carajillo! Appetizers were the highlight of this meal (minus the hamachi crudo; sauce was super weird). Enjoyed the woodfried oysters (6pc) & gulf crab hushpuppies. Oysters from Texas & Alabama were delicious! Faves were Key Allegro, Mermaid Tears, & Matagorda Pearls. Capo Hugo was alright. Sides: pommes puree (whipped potato) & wood grilled asparagus - these were good Got a bite of the overpriced burger and that was the best entree out of the ones that were ordered. Fries were delicious and addicting too! Classic blackened redfish was ok; nothing special. Le Entrecôte (steak frites) was also ok; some steak pieces were hard to chew. Was NOT a fan of the lobster fettuccine. Surprisingly bland and barely any lobster meat for the cost of that dish. Ended the night with dessert. Basque cheesecake tasted great! Banana foster was pretty good. Grab a cookie on the way out of the restaurant! Don't see myself coming back here for dinner, but I'm open to trying their brunch menu. read more

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I went there for Sunday brunch with a few people. The restaurant is very pretty and the service was outstanding. The food presentation was excellent, and the restaurant was almost filled - people were having a nice time. The dress is fancy casual. My only problem with the restaurant (which is on the high end pricewise) is that they do not provide enough food - I left there hungry - I had the Eggs en Cocotte "Shakshuka". It would have been nice if they provided a basket of rolls or bread for the table but that is not done. All the portions were small, which was fine for my wife but not for me. One person got a cinnimon roll which was beautiful and large - see photo. The restaurant blocks off the entire strip center parking area and valet parking is required. read more

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If you're going to spend some hard-earned money on a glorious dining experience, this is my first pick when passing through Houston. Winning every time - Blue Crab Beignets are crispy on the outside, light and fluffy textured with whole corn on the inside, topped worth a fairy dusting of powered sugar and cane sugar butter on the side. Sweet and savory, just like heaven! Ailliann was delightful, making thoughtful recommendations and helping the kitchen come through with my new favorite Caesar Salad - snappy Romaine in a perfectly salty, lightly briney (comforting, but fresh) dressing. Also exceptional: the Tuna Salad (a play on words?) with six generous slices of perfectly seared Ahi bedded next to a heap of garden greens dressed in an Asian citrus vinaigrette (Serrano cooled by dill & avocado) - every bite thrilling and filling unlike any other salad I've had before. Worth coming back for this one again and again! Details are important, as the spacious interior with multiple seating environments accommodates all types of occasions (bar, business, events, and elegance). Service is continuous from complementary valet to departure with a sweet little sandwich cookie from the hosts. This Grace goes far, time and again living up to the good name. read more

State of Grace - Tuna Salad - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ambiance was very nice and service was good. After hearing rave reviews about the food I was severely underwhelmed. The lobster pasta lacked flavor and the sauce lacked body. It was soupy. The best thing we ate were the sides and dessert. The steak lacked flavor and was kind of tough for medium rare. The redfish was bland as well. Drinks were good though. read more

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A bit pricey and the settling seems very professional, or for special occasions but the food was good. The starters hush puppies and Octopus were very interesting, for the octopus it comes with peanuts I definitely would suggest getting that on the side as it might be an overwhelming flavor clash but it was delicious. Definitely would reorder. For the main courses definitely rank the Strip 1, Filet 2, and Redfish last. That Ny Strip was possibly the best NY Strip Ive ever had and I especially like the way it was presliced without asking for that. It had the tenderness of a ribeye and was cooked to perfection. But the best part about the whole experience was the complimentary ginger ice filled cookies that we were greeted with and got to leave with. Overall a 6.5-7/10 experience because of the pricing besides pricing I would definitely rate it a 7.5-8/10 food wise. read more

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Went here during the lunch happy hour. They have valet parking. The parking lot is small so it would be hard to find parking especially on a busy night. The staff was exceptional here. I really liked the waitress we got. She was knowledgeable and actually enjoys eating the food here too. She was very attentive and noticed me wiping my hands on the napkin after eating some finger foods and offered wet cloths. She also made sure the table was clean from bread crumbs. The complimentary bread isn't the best here it's really hard and prefer more of the soft fresh bread. The inside is soft but the outside was very hard. I tried a bunch of oysters and my favorite was the isla d. You get a bunch of different dipping sauces as well-cocktail, Louisiana hot sauce, vinegar like dip, and spicy Asian oriented sauce. I enjoyed the spicy sauce and the louisana sauce with the oysters. They were small but they went down easy. Rating: 5 stars Also tried French fries which were on the soggy/soft side but I kinda like my fries like that. Rating: 4 stars The blue crab fingers were good it was in a nuoc mam type dip soaked in it and the flavors blended well especially with crab. They were easy to nibble on and get the meat out of the claws. They were definitely Asian inspired. Rating;5 stars The next meal was the fish and chips and the fish tasted a bit bland to me it's not like the traditional fish and chips you would normally find. Rating:1 star The octopus was really tender and soft I think it would've been better fried or more crunchy. The flavors were good though it had peanuts which paired well. It did not have a fishy flavor at all so they did good on that part and it wasn't chewy. The other meal was the gumbo and that was a really weird take on gumbo. I guess this is more of an acquired tastes but it didn't fit my palate. I didn't like this one. The sausages had some flavor but again the flavors were not it for me. Rating: one star Hamachi crudo: this was not it for me I don't think the coconut was a good combination with hamachi. It was more of a creamy flavor to it and I think it takes away from the fish. I think something to brighten the fish would be better like something more citrusy or spicy fish sauce much like the crab fingers. Rating: 1 star Last, but not least was dessert. I had the vanilla bean crème brulee and this was a good portion that was Sharable and delicious! Rating: 5 stars read more

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Well, I've made State of Grace one of my regular spots in Htown for good reason. I would unapologetically state that I am picky. I know what I like and I reward a business for following through time after time. SOG does this. If you're looking for a night out where you want to dress well, mingle with the right crowd, and eat/drink well in a sophisticated dim lit environment, this is your place. You will need to fork over some $$$, but that comes with the territory. My go to's are a caesar and blackened redfish (sauce on the side). If you want a lighter salad, I recommend the maison. The caesar is made in the open, and I have a long standing joke about who makes it the best (bartenders and servers make it). Shoutout to Parwaan (mgt) who makes the best caesar salad in town, and great service to boot. Also, Austin at the bar who consistently makes the best cocktails, even custom requests (aka "frenchie" martini per request). Houston restaurant experts, please convince me I'm wrong. If you want to be more indulgent, the DINNER burger (no bun) w/ fries is an excellent choice. When I eat red meat, I like going to a place that knows how to cook it properly. I get my burger pittsburgh (look it up if you don't know) medium. Their fries are among the best in Houston along with Bludorn. They taste great with the sauce it comes with but I would also mix ketchup w/ their house made hot sauce for a hot tang. Their shrimp cocktail is a good value if you're wanting to keep things light. Finally, I'm not a big dessert guy by choice bc I prefer to drink Parillas. But, I've had some of the best desserts (if not THE best) here between the souffle and chocolate sundae brownie. The sundae is topped with the salted chocolate sauce table side. Oh, and service is impeccable like Hugo's. I post pics/videos of SOG often on my IG: Ish.in.Houston read more

State of Grace - Caesar salad - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Brought a friend here for brunch for her birthday. Service- great. We had such a sweet waitress (wish I could remember her name but she was the best). Food- alright. Highlights: crab beignets and the griddle cakes. Our entrees were not bad but not spectacular (steak frites and le pharmacy burger). Drinks- Zamora Spritz. French 75 (with tequila). and espresso martinis/ carijillo. ON point. I don't think I will be back but was cute for what it was. read more

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Came here for a girls brunch and it was fantastic!! We did family style and shared the cinnamon roll, crawfish Benedict etoufee, the shakshuka, lobster roll and the butter burgers. We also ordered a side of frites with aioli. Everything was soooo good! I would say my least favorite item was the lobster roll. It just didn't wow me and I've had better. I would skip on that item next time. The crawfish Benedict Etouffee and the shakshuka were my favorite entrees. The cinnamon roll was one of the best I've ever had. It was so soft and there was a generous amount of icing. For dessert, we got the Texas pecan ball and that was also very good!! I would highly recommend if you have space for dessert. The chocolate and pecans were chef's kiss. Service was great. Valet parking only which sucks for people who like to self park. read more

Beautiful bar, white table cloth, southern style with taxidermy skulls on wall Delicious small bites Favorite dish was lobster roll Favorite drink grapefruit juice fresh squeezed Family friendly Great for brunch Free cookie on the way out Valet Free parking also available read more

State of Grace - Lobster roll Fresh squeezed orange juice - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here for my boyfriend's birthday. Overall 7/10. Food notes: * Crab Beignets - 8/10, we really liked these, but were left wondering where the crab was. * Steak Frites - 8/10, Steak was cooked well, we really loved how the fries had a great exterior crisp while the inside was nice and fluffy. * Diver scallops - 10/10 delicious, the cauliflower puree was insanely creamy. Just a great complement to the scallops. * Crispy Eggplant side - 7/10, nothing too memorable about these but I enjoyed the aoli that came with it. * Honorable mention, the complementary bread and butter 10/10, We asked for more bread to take home, enough said. Other notes: Meal - you have to order the sides separately, which will run each entree instead of $30-$50 to $40-$70. But it was enough to share sides instead of individually order. Parking - complementary valet, but wasn't really made clear that valet was for the restaurant. Service - Felt rushed to finish the entrees as the waitresses kept coming over to clear plates, etc. It seemed like the other tables didn't have this problem and were less bothered, so this was odd to have experienced this. Additionally, I think the waitresses forgot that our visit was a special occasion (birthday) and last minute gave us a candle and half a chocolate truffle each after we paid and were about to leave. I thought this was odd and awkward for a high class restaurant. The ambiance overall was a miss for us unfortunately as I had high hopes for this to be an enjoyable dining experience. read more

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State of Grace is the perfect spot for an upscale dining experience. Many of the patrons were celebrating birthdays, engagements, or other accomplishments in a very modest way. The ambiance is elevated southern hospitality at its finest. The seafood is wonderful! I highly recommend the tower. The sauces are exquisitely composed to complement the oysters, shrimp, and crab. I highly recommend this restaurant for those looking for a real culinary treat and a wonderful experience with highly educated staff members. read more

State of Grace - Oysters - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oysters are the best in town. Hubbie and I shared a butter burger and fox and chips. Yummy! Atmosphere is relaxed and cool. Server was great except that we couldn't flag her down for the wine we ordered. read more

State of Grace - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of the most underrated steakhouses in Houston. The petite filet mignon is the best steak I've had at any steakhouse. It needs absolutely no additions or sauces. It's cooked perfectly every time, and the quality of the meat is outstanding. I also have to rave about the French onion soup. It's easily the best I've had anywhere. Even though it's packed with onions, they never overpower the other flavors. The toasted bread and melted cheese balance everything perfectly. The Caesar salad was also a 10 out of 10--truly excellent. Every time I go, the staff is extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu, including off-menu items and any specials they have going on. The service always adds to the overall experience. And I can't forget their famous Pecan Ball dessert. It's fantastic and something I can never leave without ordering. Truly an unbelievable restaurant. Highly recommend. A+ all the way. Consistent every single time. The food is so good that I never even have time to take pictures for this review that should tell you everything! read more

Okay yes! If there's one thing I love? It's a good brunch! Andd our waiter was clutch! My friend and I visited SOG for brunch, to start the interior design is cuteee. Any who I ordered pancakes 20/10, a side salad and and omg was it good. But the star truly were thee pancakes they were absolute perfection. Secondly the salad had the perfect mix of complementary ingredients. Lastly I ordered the mining beignets whew were they tasty. My levies. Of course I ordered a espresso martini and it too was excellent. I also ordered a which hit and was a little more elevated coffee drink! Additionally our waiter was excellent, he really guided our decision making with what to order and made great suggestions as well provided a modification to make my side salad hit! I absolutely will be back to try more things on the menu! read more

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Heard of State of Grace through instagram. What interested me was the pancakes in the influencer's video...i didn't check the menu before so I dragged my friends to this restaurant with selfish intentions (LOL) There is Valet parking in front of the restaurant that is tip based which is awesome! We came on a Sunday around 1/2ish and it was not too busy inside. This restaurant is so beautiful! After being seated and viewing the brunch menu I found what it is I came for!...What we learned is that the menu is small and a bit limited. Our waitress helped my friends decide on what to get! Our food and appetizer came out at the same time which did not take long to come out after ordering. The pancakes, or on the menu they are called Griddle Cakes, were phenomenal!!! The buttery, sweet syrup... *chefs kiss* we all enjoyed our meals. My friend who got the Lobster Roll said they wished it was just a bigger portion. Overall, I truly enjoyed my experience and will be back! read more

State of Grace - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had the pleasure of hosting a private dining experience here for my inauguration. From the moment we arrived, the service was truly impeccable. Our party of 20 was attended to with remarkable care and attention to detail every member of the staff went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and memorable evening. The cuisine was fresh, beautifully presented, and absolutely delightful. What stood out just as much was the ambiance . . refined, elegant, and effortlessly sophisticated. It created the perfect setting for such a special occasion. An outstanding experience from start to finish. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking elevated private dining and first-class service for events. read more

I came here for happy hour. The happy hour is limited to oysters but I happen to think the small plates and cocktails aren't pricey at full price and represent good value considering the location, quality of ingredients and service. I had these butter burger sliders. They're not on the menu yet. They were outstanding. Some of the best sliders ive ever had. They had an 1803 cocktail a cross between an old fashioned and a Manhattan. Outstanding. Very well crafted. The deviled eggs were excellent too. The vibe is classy and upscale while being friendly and welcoming. read more

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We had a great brunch at State of Grace. The atmosphere is excellent and everyone loved the food. The cinnamon roll is to die for. We also got steak & eggs as well as the eggs benedict which were very well made. Service was friendly but could have been a bit better. Note- There is a valet and ample self parking in the back. read more

State of Grace - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I checked out this place for brunch. The service was impeccable. They were polite and attentive. I tried the griddle cakes and the gumbo. The griddle cakes might have been good if they weren't burnt. The syrup helped but couldn't cover up the charred taste. The fact that they brought me burnt griddle, cakes told me all I needed to know about this restaurant. I likely will not return despite the very kind people who served me. The gingersnaps at the end of the meal were a nice touch. read more

I really loved this place We were welcomed by the staff and freshly baked bread. The service throughout my entire meal was outstanding. We had great explanations of each dish and good recommendations Music was not too loud. It was a perfect fancy date dinner place. Food was top notch. My favorites were crab croquette and scallop. Drinks were good as well. Ended our visit with some cookies on our way out. Can't wait to come back! read more

What an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was top-notch. The food was absolutely delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it perfect for a relaxing meal. A special thank you to Jorge Cruz, General Manager, who clearly runs a fantastic operation and made us feel truly welcome. His attention to detail and commitment to great service really show. Also, shoutout to Jonathan, our server, who was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. Definitely will be back again. read more

State of Grace - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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State of Grace is a stylish restaurant with friendly, helpful staff however our experience there tonight was ruined by the aggressive, loud "avant garde" zig zagging jazz music. The cacaphony of discordant off kilter saxophone for 2 hours was enough to set anyone's teeth on edge. As for the food, I enjoyed a glass of Gruner Veltiner and my husband an "1803" cocktail. We sat at the bar and split "Chicken Limone", a greasy dish of chicken pieces sprinkled with a haphazard stringy bunch of watercress. The roasted asparagus was good, if not $14 for 6 spears good. The Frites were thick cut/deep fried ($14) but it cost an extra $9 to get a side of aioli. So $23 for fries and sauce. I still have a headache from the horrible music. Given that Houston has so many great restaurants at this price point, it's unclear how this place stays in business. read more

It has been quite a while since I enjoyed a meal at State of Grace. We used to love it but in recent years felt that the food had gone down hill. We were excited when the menu revamp was announced and made a Saturday night dinner reservation with friends. Upon arrival we were seated in the small side room that is used for private dining. Originally disappointed to not be in the main dining room, it ended up being nice because it was fairly quite. We placed cocktail drink right away but they didn't make it to the table for around 20 minutes. This remained the case for the entire meal. Things we liked - the complimentary bread service, tuna tartare. Things we didn't like - everything else. The filet, asparagus and cacio e pepe were all drowning in salt and butter. The chicken was just ok and even the texas pecan ball was too salty. Super disappointed because we used to love this neighborhood restaurant but the new menu, while bigger, is not better than the old one. read more

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Probably the best brunch experience I've had. Our waiter was very friendly and offered us great suggestions. Amazing brunch options. Make sure to get the pancakes and fries. read more

State of Grace - Brunch - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

State of Grace was recommended by a friend that loves all of the chef's restaurants. Every aspect of our dining experience was top notch. The entrance is shut off from the restaurant so you don't have a breeze coming through or street noise filtering into the dining room. While the décor wasn't my personal style, it was so beautifully done that I couldn't help but admire it. No detail was left behind, but it was far from overboard. Even the portfolio the bill came in was thoughtful. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable, not just on their menu, but on the wines offered. She made an excellent recommendation that worked for the wine and non-wine fans, she provided detail on the menu and was overall just an absolute delight. From the freshly chopped salad to the crab cake beignets to my filet mignon. The flavor of the filet mignon was incredible, the crispy eggplant had a little zip and the fries - the FRIES! If you check my bio, you will see that I know my fries. When the server told us how they were prepared, we HAD to get them. Absolutely everything was on point. With the price point, I would have to limit my visits to special occasions, but I will tell you it was worth the money. read more

State of Grace - Servers wine recommendation that satisfied everyone's tastes - Southern Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Bamboozled. Probably the best way to describe dinner. Food: - endive and beet salad. 1/5. It was the TINIEST salad we have ever seen. Tbh Costco gives more as a sampler than this portion. It was flavorful, just wish it was more than 2 bites. Def not appetizer worthy. - shrimp cocktail--decent. Fresh. - crab beignets--5/5. Delicious. Would recommend. - frites--5/5 very good. Very crispy. - redfish--0/5. Tasty yes. But it was probably 2 ounces of fish at the most for 50$. Bamboozled. - complimentary bread-- overly baked. Messy. Nothing special. - complimentary cookie-- WAY too sweet and definitely overhyped. It is not a gingersnap cookie. Nothing gingery or snap about it. Let's be real. Also we had to practically beg for a cookie whereas the couple before us was offered one with no issues. Weird. Glad we went to house of pies for dessert. Ambiance: Although the tables were very tiny (I guess it's fitting for the tiny food) and seating is not very comfortable. The dress code is confusing. Some people are in jeans. Others in gym attire. Service: 10/10. Our server Colby was very kind and attentive. The water glasses were always filled and plates were picked up in a timely manner. Sadly, we won't come back. There's better in Houston. This is a great place to get fooled. read more

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