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Only one Houston eatery makes the cut on OpenTable's top 100 restaurants

Steak 48 is the only Houston restaurant on OpenTable's top 100 restaurants list.

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Restaurant reservation website OpenTable has just issued its new list of the top 100 restaurants in America for 2024, and only one eatery in Houston made the cut: Steak 48, the steak and seafood restaurant in Houston's upscale River Oaks neighborhood.

The "2024's Top 100 Restaurants" is a compilation of the most sought-after and top-ranked restaurants in the U.S. based on 14 million verified reviews on OpenTable from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Restaurants are not ranked, but arranged in alphabetical order by state.

Steak 48, which opened in 2016, prides itself on USDA Prime beef, sumptuous seafood offerings, luxe caviar service, and a unique restaurant design that provides an intimate atmosphere for diners.

"We can accommodate large groups or provide an intimate setting for a romantic occasion, tailoring your experience," the restaurant's OpenTable profile says. "Unique dining nooks provide a different experience each time a guest visits."

The steakhouse is owned by brothers Mike and Jeff Mastro, who famously founded the original Mastro's steakhouse chain in 1998. Most recently, the restaurant impressed golfers and spectators at the Houston Open with its tasty bites and live music.

"Being included in OpenTable’s top 100 restaurants in the country is a humbling honor, especially because this is an award that is given based on input from diners around the country," co-founder Jeffrey Mastro tells CultureMap. "Being on this list is a nod to the hard work and professionalism of our entire staff, both culinary and service teams, who deliver the very best experience for each and every one of our guests. My brother Mike and I are grateful for their dedication and commitment."

Steak 48 was one of 10 total Texas restaurants to receive recognition in OpenTable's list. In numbers that seem to reflect the recent Michelin Guide awards, Austin ruled with the highest number of restaurants. On the OpenTable list, Austin scored with seven total establishments, while San Antonio and Dallas, like Houston, each had one.

Worth noting is that two of the Austin establishments, Uchi and Uchiko, both have Houston locations, as does Hudson House, which once again affirms that Houston is a great city for dining.

The full list of Texas restaurants named on OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants for 2024, organized alphabetically, are:

Aba, Austin
Hudson House - Lover's Lane, Dallas
J Carver's Oyster Bar & Chophouse, Austin
Jeffrey's Restaurant, Austin
Red Ash Italia, Austin
Sammie's Italian, Austin
Steak 48, Houston
Signature, San Antonio
Uchi Austin
Uchiko Austin

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2-acre Houston patio bar rebrands with new name and family-friendly menu

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The bar's patio includes 10,000-square-feet of turf.

A bar in Houston’s Near Northside neighborhood is switching things up with a new name and revised menu. Effectively immediately, Woodland Social is now known as White Oak Social.

Simply put, the new name is designed to end confusion about the bar’s location, which many people assumed was in The Woodlands. In fact, it’s located next to popular concert venue White Oak Music Hall, which is reflected in the new name.

“We wanted a name that truly represented where we are and the community we serve,” the bar’s owners said in a statement. “Many guests thought we were located in The Woodlands, so renaming the business to White Oak Social makes our location clear and aligns our brand with the neighborhood we love.”

Along with the new name comes a few improvements. They include an outdoor playground that’s designed to appeal to area families, many of whom are already regulars.

In addition, the restaurant has broadened its menu. While pizzas still remain, White Oak Social now offers burgers, chicken tenders, more entrees, and a kids menu. An all-new brunch menu includes updated cocktails and more options for kids.

Piper’s Hospitality Group (Preslee’s Southern Good Eatery) opened Woodland Social in 2024. Originally named for the Woodland Heights neighborhood, the two-acre property has an 8,000-square-foot main bar area, a 15,000-square-foot outdoor patio that includes 10,000-square-feet of turf, and more than 100 parking spaces.

“We’re excited for this next chapter,” the group said. “The new name, the expanded menu, and the playground show our commitment to being a neighborhood gathering place for all ages.”

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