Restaurants serving to-go

Master list of Houston restaurants remaining to-go only for now

Ramen Tatsu-ya remains to-go only for now.

Photo by Carla Gomez

Even as hundreds of restaurants across Houston will reopen their doors to dine-in guests on May 1, many establishments will remain to-go only.

Owners make this decision for any number of reasons. First, operating at only 25-percent of a restaurant’s normal capacity may not be profitable. Others may have staff who don’t feel comfortable working around a large group of people yet.

In a letter to the editor published in the Houston Chronicle, Kenny & Ziggy’s owner Ziggy Gruber offered a more grim justification for taking a wait-and-see approach:

I would be very upset to bring people back to work if, God forbid, we have a second spike in coronavirus and have to close again and they have to reapply for unemployment. It wouldn’t be right. I have to think about our extended restaurant family.

Whatever their reasons, these restaurants are remaining to-go only for now. Some have plans to reopen with Gov. Greg Abbott launches “phase 2” of reopening the economy. Others have yet to announce a specific reopening date.

CultureMap will update this list through Monday, May 4.

Restaurants continuing with to-go only service.

Backstreet Cafe: Open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 8 pm daily. Will reopen its dining room in Phase 2.

B&B Butchers & Restaurant: Open for lunch and dinner daily, 11 am - 8 pmTuesday - Saturday and 11 am - 7 pm Sunday.

Better Luck Tomorrow: Open for lunch and dinner 12 - 8 pm Monday - Saturday with a special menu that features fried chicken.

Bosscat Kitchen: Will reopen for to-go beginning May 4 with a new menu that includes $10 meals, grocery packages, and cocktails to-go.

Brennan’s of Houston: Open for to-go 3 - 7 pm daily.

Cane Rosso: Open for lunch and dinner at 11 am daily.

Costa Brava Bistro: Open for dinner with a limited menu 4 - 7:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Dak & Bop: Open for lunch and dinner at both locations 11 am - 8 pm daily.

Elliot’s Table: Open for dinner 3 - 8 pm Wednesday - Saturday.

El Topo: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 9 am - 8 pm Wednesday - Sunday. Dinner packages available 5 - 8 pm.

Fluff Bake Bar: Open 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday - Sunday.

Golden Bagels & Coffee: Open for breakfast and lunch 8 am - 2 pm Friday - Sunday.

Hando: Open for lunch and dinner daily 11 am - 10 pm Sunday - Thursday and until 11 pm Friday and Saturday.

Helen Greek Food & Wine: Open for lunch and dinner with a limited menu 11 am - 8 pm Tuesday - Thursday and Sunday and 11 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday.

Hughie’s: Both locations open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 8 pm Monday - Saturday.

Hugo’s: Open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 8 pm daily. Will reopen its dining room in Phase 2.

Kata Robata: Open for dinner 4 - 8:30 pm daily.

Kenny & Ziggy’s: The Post Oak location is open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 7 pm daily. West University location remains closed.

Koffeteria: Open 8 am - 3 pm for pastries, coffee, and savory items. Customers must wear masks to enter.

Love Buzz Pizza Pub: Open for dinner and late night dining 4 pm - 2 am Monday - Friday and 2 pm - 2 am Saturday and Sunday.

MAD: Open with a limited menu for dinner 4 - 8:30 pm Monday - Saturday and 12 - 7 pm Sunday.

Mala Sichuan: All three locations are open for lunch and dinner; hours are: Montrose, 11:30 am - close Wednesday - Monday; Chinatown, 11 am - 10 pm Wednesday - Monday; Katy, 11 am - 10 pm daily.

Mein: Open for lunch and dinner with its regular hours, 11 am - 3 pm and 5 - 9 pm Tuesday - Sunday.

Monkey's Tail: Open for lunch and dinner with a menu that includes burgers, tacos, and alcohol, 11 am - 10 pm daily.

Nancy’s Hustle: Will reopen for to-go dinners on Wednesday, May 13.

New York Deli/The Bagel Shop Bakery: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner beginning at 6 am daily.

The Original Ninfa’s Uptown: Open for lunch and dinner 11 a - 8 p daily.

Nobie’s: Open for dinner 4 - 9 pm daily.

Pizaro’s Pizza: Open for lunch and dinner at both locations Tuesday - Sunday.

Ramen Tatsu-ya: Open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 10 pm daily.

Riel: Open for lunch and dinner 1 - 8 pm Monday - Saturday.

Roost: Open for dinner 4 - 9 pm daily.

Roostar Vietnamese Grill: Open for lunch and dinner 10 am - 9 pm daily.

Rosie Cannonball: Reopens for dinner May 5, 5 - 9 pm Tuesday - Saturday.

Saint Arnold Brewing Company: Open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 8 pm daily with food, beer, and cider.

Superica and La Lucha: Open for lunch and dinner 4:30 - 8:30 pm Monday - Thursday, 11:30 am - 9 pm Friday and Saturday, 11:30 am - 8:30 pm Sunday.

Squable: Open for dinner Tuesday - Saturday 4 - 9 pm and brunch 12 - 6 pm Sunday.

Sticky’s Chicken: Open 2 - 8 pm Tuesday and 12 - 8 pm Wednesday - Sunday.

Theodore Rex: Open for dinner 5 - 9 pm Thursday - Monday with a special Money Cat menu.

Truth BBQ: Open for lunch 11 am - 5 pm Tuesday - Sunday.

Underbelly Hospitality: Open for lunch and dinner 11 am - 8 pm daily with an expanded menu of salads, ready-to-eat dishes, heat-and-serve dishes, and desserts.

Vibrant: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 11 am - 7 pm daily plus bulk items such as gluten-free bread, bone broth, cookie dough, and dairy-free milks, cheeses, and yogurt.

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Bowling over Houston

Gluten-free Austin restaurant picks River Oaks for first Houston store

Rendering of Honest Mary's in River Oaks

Rendering by Mark Odom Studio

Honest Mary's, an Austin-based eatery, is expanding with a new location in Houston's River Oaks in fall 2025.

It will be a Houston homecoming for restauranteur Nelson Monteith with the fall 2025 debut of Honest Mary’s in River Oaks.

“It’s a joy and honor to bring a brand we’ve worked hard to create in Austin and finally be able to share that concept with friends and family in Houston,” Monteith said in a statement. “There’s a bit of built-in comfort in knowing there are folks here who are already fans of Honest Mary’s. They’ve been asking us for years to open a location in Houston, and now it’s happening.”

Located at 2047-A West Gray St., Honest Mary's will occupy the current La Madeleine space. It is not known at this time when La Madeleine will close, but construction on Honest Mary's is expected to begin in May 2025.

Monteith and his wife, Mary, launched Honest Mary’s in 2017 after embracing mindful eating to improve their health. Since then, the Austin-based eatery that describes itself as serving "life-giving fast food" has expanded to four locations, with the upcoming River Oaks spot marking its arrival in Houston.

“There’s healthy food, fresh food, and fast food,” he said. “We wanted to create something that fits into that sweet spot without sacrificing quality or convenience. The trend towards healthy eating and the reality of busy lifestyles aren’t slowing down. We offer a place that caters to both.”

At the center of Honest Mary’s menu are five signature bowls ranging from poke to vegetarian, including the smoky poblano ($10.25) that features a basmati rice base with fresh vegetables of wild arugula, sweet corn, and pickled onions in a creamy poblano sauce. Co-partner and chef Andrew Wiseheart, known for Austin’s Contigo and Ladybird Taco, leads the kitchen.

Honest Mary's menu features healthy, gluten-free bowls. Guests can choose from five signature bowls at Honest Mary's, or create their own.Courtesy of Honest Mary's

Diners can build their own bowls by selecting a base like quinoa, proteins including grilled chicken and tuna, and vegetables such as sweet potatoes. Pickled onions, cucumber salad, and avocado are among the topping selections, with sauces like lemon garlic and cashew-lime crema.

Scratch-made sipping broths round out the menu, with the chicken bone broth packed with celery, carrots, onions and parsley, or an umami-rich seaweed and mushroom broth.

A selection of house-made aguas frescas and teas, local craft beer, wine, kombucha, and organic cold-pressed juices will be available, as will Honest Mary’s popular almond butter cookies sweetened with maple syrup and topped with a sprinkle of Maldon salt.

Rendering by Mark Odom Studio

Honest Mary's, an Austin-based eatery, is expanding with a new location in Houston's River Oaks in fall 2025.

With its fully gluten-free menu, Honest Mary’s caters to a range of dietary preferences, including vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free. To align with Monteith’s dedication to nutrition, Honest Mary’s uses seed oils sparingly and prioritizes local and organic ingredients when possible.

“River Oaks Shopping Center has a unique blend of history and vibrant new concepts, making it the ideal home for us,” Monteith said. “We aim to be a neighborhood spot where people can enjoy delicious, healthy food.”

Lunden McGill and John Frazier of Baker Katz brokered the deal for the 2,200-square-foot space and additional patio with seating for 38 inside and 44 outside. Mark Odom Studio is responsible for architecture and design.

Honest Mary’s signature elements of terra cotta and blue tilework will be incorporated to provide consistency between all five locations, while Art Deco-inspired decor of lush greenery, warm wood tones and natural light will align the space with the River Oaks Shopping Center’s structure.

Takeaway, delivery, and dine-in will be provided daily from 11 am to 9 pm.

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