Snack on mini lobster rolls at Blue Claw Restaurant and Bar.
September ushers in a brand new chapter for Houston eating, with seafood boils, French wine bars, and Tex-Mex favorites increasing into contemporary territory. Listed here are the openings shaping the town’s desk this month.
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Canadian-based Ye’s Group of Firms opened the primary US location of this seafood restaurant on Sunday, September 21. The menu guarantees East Coast classics with a nod to the Gulf, together with Blue Claw’s signature lobster roll and a seafood boil made up of mussels, shrimp, and calamari, with corn and potatoes tossed in Cajun butter sauce. Additionally on supply is a slate of different comforting fare, together with sushi rolls, burgers, salmon risotto, and a New York striploin.
heights
Right here’s a brand new spot to search out your favourite wine. Chateau Bellecru debuted within the Heights in September with a aim of being Houston’s “true French wine bar,” in line with its web site. With the lounge’s dimly lit, intimate interiors, bargoers will really feel as in the event that they’re being transported to Paris. Select from an inventory of wines curated weekly or its nonalcoholic sips, plus small plates, like truffle chips, chocolate cake, and honey spice bread. Reservations are inspired for many who plan to go to after 7pm.
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Share the brisket nachos from Candente or get pleasure from all of them to your self.
Bellaire
This Michelin-recommended Tex-Mex restaurant is opening a second location in Bellaire. The brand new spot in Bellaire will function the identical menu because the Montrose flagship, together with favorites like a creamy chile con queso, refreshing ceviche, fajitas and carnitas, beloved staples like enchiladas, black bean enfrijoladas with queso fresco, and margaritas made with tequila or mezcal.
Heights
Austin-based Bunkhouse Motels is increasing its Houston footprint with Resort Daphne within the Heights, together with its restaurant and lounge. Helmed by chef Terrence Gallivan of the now-closed Move & Provisions and pizza-and-crudo joint Elro, Hypsi will open for dinner in November, serving Italian-style fare. The resort is now accepting reservations for stays starting in January 2026.
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Montrose
Military Sadeghi and Brandon Duliakas, the house owners of Melrose, are opening one other cocktail scorching spot in Montrose with a menu crafted by James Beard finalist Emmanuel Chavez of Michelin-starred tasting menu restaurant Tatemo. Set to debut in December, 1111 will supply a lineup of cocktails, plus dishes like one-bite Wagyu empanadas, tuna tostadas completed tableside, and Contramar-style grilled complete fish.
