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Guard and Grace - Houston, Houston, TX

Guard and Grace - Houston

4.7
4.7
1937 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 99 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Named after our daughter Grace, along with the idea that a steakhouse can be graceful, whimsical, and elegant without being dark and moody. What started as a vision to keep the vibe light and airy while letting the outside in, has turned into an Award-winning design of which we couldn't be prouder.
This menu is truly meant to offer something for everyone, with often found steakhouse features as well as a plethora of seafood to truly highlight the best of the gulf and beyond. Prime, Dry Aged and local Wagyu cuts of beef in 4 to 40 oz. portions are available to satisfy any sized appetite. Innovative cocktails and wines from around the world top it all off -making Guard and Grace the place to be for happy hour, a couple's night out or your private event.
Our family, or Ohana, is a passionate group of culinary obsessives who strive to make memories that will last a lifetime. Houston is a special city that has stolen our hearts, and from the bottom of them, we thank you for joining us.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (346) 326-0789
  • Website
    http://guardandgrace.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Vero
  • Catering
    Call 346-208-3768 for details. We can cater most size parties within a certain radius of the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Five private room options. Private bar, lounge & kitchen. Separate A/V. From 8 to 80 we can accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. There is also a dedicated private bar and restrooms upstairs for private dining guests only. Upstairs private entrance available for celebrity or high profile guests wishing to maintain privacy.
  • Location
    One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Smith and Dallas
  • Parking details
    No valet during lunch hours. Valet begins at 4:30, which is $10. Street parking or self parking at 1100 Smith directly across the street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,937 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Houston

    Most Booked

  • Houston

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Guard and Grace in Houston offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and attentive service. Guests praise the "beautiful ambiance" and diverse menu, highlighting dishes like "life changing" broccolini and perfectly cooked steak. Friendly servers, especially Jonathan and Trey, enhance the dining atmosphere, making it a top choice for special occasions.

1,937 Reviews

  1. mario

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience.I wanted to celebrate my anniversary in a nice,elegant atmosphere and Guard and Grace is all that.Service was more than spectacular.Highly recommend for a date night,anniversary,or even to get a few drinks in at the nice bars set ups they provide.

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  2. Chuck

    VIP

    New Orleans

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Let’s unpack the experience. Food was very good and creative, but a couple of items left me a tad confused, especially the sashimi with Pop Rocks. There is a connection between Pop Rocks and the owners daughter, but that connection did not translate to my palate! The server did ask if we wanted them on our fish and we took a chance and said yes. Bad call. The Wagyu hanger steak was executed perfectly as was the cod. Both very good to excellent. The service was simply outstanding. The atmosphere was upscale cafe and lively. (If you are looking for a quiet place to have a romantic dinner, you may want to look elsewhere.) There is one big negative, the two top tables along the partition separating the bar area from the dining floor. They are way too small and not comfortable. Could barely fit entrees and drinks on the table, plus no room for your feet. Make sure you request NOT to sit at these “wee tables.” (The server did offer to move us as he could see we were not comfortable.) Overall, a very good food experience and I will go back if the opportunity presents itself!

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  3. Andy

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice ambiance and set up. Food is amazing especially the Brussels sprouts !

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  4. Joshua

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time trying Guard & Grace, our expectations were high. From the moment we arrived to the time we left everything was great! The food was delicious and the portions sizes were amazing! The cocktails and desserts were all fabulous! Our server was great she provided a full menu "walk-thru" and recommendations. Our steaks were cooked to perfection! P.S. add the truffle butter to the steak. This will be a regular dinner spot for my wife and I.

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  5. Ryan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Worry every penny! Five star food and experience will gladly return

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  6. Roy

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Great! Definitely recommend to anyone. Jonathan was terrific and on point! Go check this place out!

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  7. Lauren

    VIP

    Houston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service in the beginning was disappointing, the manager wasn’t very accommodating so it started the dining experience off on the wrong foot. Food was probably a 7 out of 10. Overall experience 5 or 6 out of 10.
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Lauren Thank you very much for your feedback. I am so sorry to hear about your visit. Guard and Grace takes great pride in delivering world class hospitality and I know we let you down. Sounds like a very bad showing. Great food and service are what we do and I know we can do better. Please consider allowing us to connect with you so we can learn more about your visit and make this right. Warm regards.

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  8. Joshua

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Johnathan was the best waiter, he was very nice, and he answered all of our questions! It was very easy to get ahold of him, charismatic, and a cool guy.

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  9. Adam

    VIP

    Houston

    14 reviews

    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The gnocchi was great. The steak was good. The wedge with shrimp was sub par. No dressing on the wedge and it had no flavor.
    Guard and Grace - HoustonResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Adam,, for the review and feedback. Your support really means a lot and I'm disappointed to hear that your experience was not up to par. I know we can do better. Please consider contacting us so we can make this right. Thank you again for the opportunity to correct this mistake. Warm regards.

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  10. John

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and Service with upscale menu and ambience.

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FAQs

Guard and Grace - Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (346) 326-0789.

Guard and Grace - Houston is rated 4.7 stars by 1937 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 99 times today

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Google Map for Guard and Grace - Houston

One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Smith and Dallas
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:15 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    No valet during lunch hours. Valet begins at 4:30, which is $10. Street parking or self parking at 1100 Smith directly across the street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Vero
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://guardandgrace.com/
  • Phone number
    (346) 326-0789
  • Catering
    Call 346-208-3768 for details. We can cater most size parties within a certain radius of the restaurant.
  • Private party facilities
    Five private room options. Private bar, lounge & kitchen. Separate A/V. From 8 to 80 we can accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. There is also a dedicated private bar and restrooms upstairs for private dining guests only. Upstairs private entrance available for celebrity or high profile guests wishing to maintain privacy.
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