Patton’s is one among a number of steak homes to name it quits this 12 months.
This Yr is already off to an…attention-grabbing begin.
Eating places had a tough go of it in 2024, from coping with the aftermath of the derecho in Might to days with out energy following Hurricane Beryl in early July. The climate, together with different elements like lasting results from the pandemic, led to many eating places closing their doorways.
Whereas we’re hoping for a much less tumultuous 2025, the realities of the restaurant business are what they’re. Listed here are some spots we’ve just lately mentioned goodbye to.
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Patton’s and Savoir
Houstonians say goodbye to one more steak home. After six years, Savoir has closed its doorways, in addition to its sister restaurant Patton’s, which opened as a speakeasy-style steak home in 2022. In keeping with a social media put up, the homeowners determined to maneuver on from Houston, prompting the closure.
“To everybody who dined with us, celebrated with us, and supported our journey, we’re deeply grateful,” the put up says. “Thanks for being a part of our story.”
Karne Korean Steakhouse
Heights
In keeping with Karne’s Instagram account, the sudden closure comes amid points “past [their] management.” Nonetheless, the put up says the staff would like to open once more sooner or later.
“I wish to prolong my deepest gratitude to all the Karne staff, previous and current, for his or her dedication, distinctive work ethic, and the excellent service they offered to our company,” the put up says. “To my fellow restaurateurs, for those who come throughout a former Karne staff member, relaxation assured they’ll seemingly be a superb addition to your staff.”
Andiron turned a decently in style steak home however was short-lived.
Andiron
Montrose
Sambrooks Hospitality is closing the doorways to its steak home, Andiron, after almost two years of service. Proprietor Michael Sambrooks says the group is staying dedicated to their different ideas, Candente and the Pit Room.
“We look ahead to what’s to come back sooner or later for our firm and each restaurant ideas,” Sambrooks says. “To our loyal Andiron prospects, thanks endlessly in your patronage on our journey. We look ahead to serving you once more quickly at our different ideas.”
The Barking Pig
Shady Acres
After eight years, this native bar recognized for its trivia nights and steak nights has formally closed its doorways. In a Fb remark, Barking Pig proprietor Kristen Powell mentioned she is selecting to concentrate on household as her grandmother is dying from most cancers.
“We’re extremely grateful for the help, laughter, and reminiscences shared with our superb company, employees, and group,” a press release on the restaurant’s web site reads. “Whereas this chapter is ending, we’re excited to move the torch to a different, thanks for being a part of our journey–it has really been an honor.”
Cash Cat received popularity of its sushi and different upscale Japanese dishes.
Cash Cat
Higher Kirby
This Japanese restaurant has formally closed its doorways after two years of operation. Proprietor Sherman Yeung instructed Chron his choice to shut Cash Cat stems from economy-related points, different new eating places popping up, and his uncertainty as to the course he needs to take with the restaurant. Followers can nonetheless help his sushi restaurant Tobiuo, in Katy.
Roka Akor
Higher Kirby
After almost eight years, Roka Akor has determined to close its Houston doorways. The restaurant was recognized for its cuts of prime steak, Wagyu imported from varied areas of Japan, grilled seafood, and sushi. The staff is now shifting its focus to different markets. For those who’re a fan of the restaurant and you end up in Scottsdale, San Francisco, or Chicago, make sure you carve out some journey time to go to the opposite places.
The Flying Dutchman of Kemah is not any extra.
The Flying Dutchman
Kemah
Landry’s is making method for brand spanking new beginnings in 2025. On December 31, the corporate introduced the closure of the Flying Dutchman. The restaurant first opened in 1976, and was acquired by Landry’s in 1997. This information follows the closure of neighboring restaurant Joe’s Crab Shack, which ended its operations simply over a month in the past.
“Flying Dutchman and Joe’s Crab Shack on the Kemah Boardwalk just lately closed to make method for a serious renovation that may carry new and thrilling power to the Kemah Boardwalk for all ages to take pleasure in,” COO Terry Turney mentioned in a press release. “We look ahead to saying extra particulars on this thrilling transformation within the coming months.”
Eating places that closed in 2024
Kim Son
East Downtown
Houston’s concrete jungle has gained as soon as once more. Resulting from TxDOT’s I-45 growth, Kim Son is being pressured to close its location on Jefferson Road. The restaurant shall be demolished to make method for extra freeway lanes. Whereas the spot in Houston’s OG Chinatown will stop to exist, diners can nonetheless drive to the outpost in Asiatown. In keeping with KHOU, Kim Son East will shut someday in 2025 or 2026, however its homeowners hope to open a smaller restaurant on one other piece of land in the identical space sooner or later.
Nippon
Montrose
This sushi restaurant has formally shut its doorways after 38 years in service. In keeping with an Instagram put up saying the closure, Nippon was the oldest Japanese-owned restaurant within the Houston space. It served dishes resembling shrimp tempura, miso soup, teriyaki dishes, and varied nigiri, maki, and sashimi.
Cecil’s Pub
Montrose
After 34 years of serving Houstonians, Cecil’s Pub is not any extra. In keeping with an Instagram put up from the bar, its unique landlord put the property up on the market, and the incoming landlord selected to not signal a lease with Cecil’s. Regulars gathered there to toast its final day on November 10.
Flying Fish
Heights
This Heights joint introduced on its web site that it “by no means received sufficient enterprise to make a revenue.” However its homeowners aren’t fairly able to say goodbye simply but. The restaurant shall be become a brand new idea, which is predicted to open in March 2025.
HiWay Cantina (previously Indianola) is not any extra.
HiWay Cantina, Lightnin’s Good Instances, Vinny’s
East Downtown
The Texas Division of Transportation’s latest freeway growth initiatives have begun to have an effect on a few of Houston’s eating places. In an Instagram put up, Agricole Hospitality—the staff behind HiWay Cantina, Lightnin’s Good Instances, and Vinny’s—mentioned TXDOT’s adjoining US 59 growth work has left them with the choice to discontinue its operations on St. Emanuel Road after six years. (The group had just lately turned ideas Indianola and Miss Carousel into HiWay and Lightnin’s, respectively.) Shifting ahead, the staff says it is going to be doing what it may well to help its affected employees.
Benny Chows
Washington Avenue
After simply over a 12 months of service, Berg Hospitality is shuttering Benny Chows’ doorways. Though it’s unclear why the choice to shut the restaurant was made, in a press release, the staff mentioned they’re wanting ahead to reimagining the area.
“This distinctive idea has introduced us immense pleasure, and we’re really grateful for the great reminiscences we have now created with our company,” the assertion says. “We look ahead to welcoming diners again sooner or later with contemporary experiences and flavors.”
Buffalo Bayou Brewing Firm
sawyer yards
Considered one of Houston’s most well-known breweries was locked out of its area in January, following a number of authorized battles and monetary points. In a social media put up, William McLucas, CEO of Buffalo Bayou Brewing, mentioned he deliberate to return to the Sawyer Yards location. Nonetheless, the area now has new tenants, Tejas Brewery and Taproom, whose grand opening shall be held from September 12 by means of 14.
Canary Espresso Home
montrose
This neighborhood espresso store shut its doorways in late July. It was recognized for its yogurt parfaits, espresso choices, refreshing drinks, and pastries. The store introduced its closure on social media: “We respect the help our small enterprise has obtained from the group. If we brightened your day even slightly bit throughout the previous couple of years, know you’ve performed the identical for us. Goodbye Montrose!” In keeping with a spokesperson for the enterprise, the closure is partly as a consequence of pandemic-era prices.
Comalito
northside
Tucked contained in the Houston Farmers Market on Airline Drive, this taqueria closed after lower than a 12 months of service. Comalito served tacos, a brunch menu on the weekends, and a wide range of drinks. In keeping with the social media put up saying the closure, this isn’t a everlasting goodbye. The institution is on the hunt for its subsequent area.
Damian’s Cucina Italiana
midtown
This Midtown restaurant formally ended its operations on August 17 after 41 years of enterprise. In keeping with the Houston Chronicle, this closure got here after a number of challenges over time, resembling Hurricane Harvey, the lack to completely get better from the pandemic, and rising meals prices.
Dinette
heights
This Vietnamese restaurant opened in 2022 and shut its doorways on February 4 of this 12 months. Dinette served menu gadgets resembling Vietnamese beef stew, a crispy pork stomach bowl, rice paper salad, and fried rice. The restaurant introduced its closure in a social media put up on January 31, which mentioned it was growing a brand new idea to open within the present area. And for many who aren’t conscious: you may proceed to help Dinette’s homeowners at their different institutions, Hando and Kanpai Membership.
Eau Tour
rice village
This French restaurant by the proprietor of Native Meals served its final service on June 2. The staff is revamping its area into an Italian-American trattoria referred to as Milton’s. Menu gadgets will embrace pastas made in-house and wood-fired meats, plus there shall be a brand new wine program.
Gratify
rice village
The group behind this upscale bistro, the Huge Vibe, selected to not renew Gratify’s 10-year lease. The idea first began in 2014 as Punk’s Easy Southern Meals, which turned Gratify in 2021. In a launch, Grant Cooper, proprietor and cofounder of the Huge Vibe, mentioned the group is as a substitute selecting to concentrate on increasing its different ideas, Flora and Coppa Osteria.
Harold’s within the Heights
heights
This fan favourite mentioned bye after simply over 10 years of service. In keeping with Chron, proprietor Alli Jarrett determined it was time to shut her restaurant. She famous that she is just downsizing, as the corporate will shift its focus to catering. However for those who’re nonetheless trying to help native companies within the Heights, make sure you make your method over to Blue Tuba, the Euro-Tex idea that changed Harold’s.
Holman Draft Corridor would possibly’ve shut its doorways in 2024, however a brand new idea will quickly substitute it.
Holman Draft Corridor
midtown
After a seven-year run, this watering gap shut its doorways over the summer time to make method for a brand new idea, Solarium. In keeping with a launch, Solarium will supply a “multifaceted expertise” with full eating and drink service.
Love Buzz
montrose
After eight years of serving pizza and scrumptious cocktails, this Montrose restaurant determined to stop its operations. In keeping with a social media put up, the choice got here after “a lot deliberation” and adopted “extenuating circumstances.”
After simply three months, Molihua shut its doorways.
Molihua
medical middle
After solely three months of operation contained in the Blossom Resort, Molihua has shut its doorways. The restaurant showcased fine-dining Japanese delicacies and dim sum, however will now bear a reconceptualization—new particulars ought to come quickly.
Muse
river oaks
This Houston restaurant didn’t final lengthy. After a March 2023 opening, it formally shut its doorways earlier this 12 months. Its numerous menu included wagyu pot stickers, Hamachi, and duck fats fried rice. The area will quickly be house to the Kennedy, a restaurant and piano bar.
The Canary
oak forest
Closed to the general public in late July, this cocktail bar was recognized for its drinks, tasty bites resembling scorching canines, the occasional steak night time, and crawfish when in season, and for having a pool and patio. The enterprise is “grateful for the group” and can “cherish the reminiscences made,” in line with the social media put up.
City Eats
washington hall
In January, this restaurant took to social media to ask for assist after revealing that it had been struggling as a consequence of substantial money owed taken on through the pandemic, together with different elements resembling value of provides, taxes, lease, and labor. Regardless of group help, after 9 years, City Eats was ordered to vacate its property as a consequence of unpaid lease and property taxes. It held its final service on January 28.
Wild Oats
Spring department
This restaurant from Underbelly Hospitality introduced its closure in a social media put up on September 5. Wild Oats initially opened within the Houston Farmers Market, however had relocated to Spring Department in December 2023. In keeping with the put up, the choice to shut stemmed from the departure of their chef together with different challenges as a result of derecho, Hurricane Beryl, and “slower-than-desired development.” The social media put up additionally notes that the staff is in discussions with “incredible restaurant operators” who’re at the moment excited by taking up the area.
Xin Chào
outdated sixth ward
This Vietnamese-American restaurant, opened by James Beard nominees Christine Ha and Tony Nguyen, shut its doorways on June 8. Ha, who additionally owns Blind Goat and Stuffed Stomach in Spring Department, had introduced in November 2023 that she was leaving Xin Chào to concentrate on her different two ideas. The restaurant served dishes like braised pork stomach and crispy rice, shaken beef, eggrolls, and a well-known fried hen brined in lemongrass buttermilk and fried in pandan.
