State of Grace

A place where life slows down

What makes it fun

State of Grace is perfect for a romantic date that’s as stylish as it is swoon-worthy. Since opening in 2015, this upscale eatery has charmed couples with its Southern-inspired menu and sophisticated ambiance. Housed in a space that blends classic elegance with modern flair, the restaurant features soft lighting, cozy banquettes, and a hint of vintage charm that sets the mood just right. The menu is a love letter to Gulf Coast flavors, offering delights like fresh oysters, buttery biscuits, and perfectly seared steaks.

Google Reviews

State of Grace

4.6

Based on 2,071 reviews

Sophia Amaya

3 weeks ago

Everything tasted delicious.. Service was spectacular. Oysters where very fresh

Ronda Edwards

3 weeks ago

We went to State of Grace looking forward to a nice lunch. It's been a number of years since I've been here, and a lot has changed. The food itself wasn’t bad, and we liked the restaurant itself, but the service left a great deal to be desired. It started when we asked our waitress, Olah, about a few items on the menu, she offered very little explanation and more or less told us to read the menu ourselves. We were simply looking for some guidance before ordering. Her response felt rude and condescending, and the conversation left us feeling as though we were bothering her by asking. That was a uncomfortable way to start a meal. Her overall attitude toward us continued to feel dismissive after that exchange. I had to ask multiple times just to get my iced tea refilled, which became frustrating. it almost looked like she was rolling her eyes every time we called her over. It left us feeling that she did not want us to be there. When our food came out, it wasn't even what we had asked for.. It showed that she didn't listen to what we wanted. But we were a little pressed for time and didn’t want to make an issue and send it back, so we just ate what we were given so we could get out of there. The most disappointing part was the way we felt treated. I understand that a request can be missed or a drink can need refilling. Those things would have been much easier to overlook if the conversation had been a little bit better and more helpful. Instead, we felt unwelcome when we were simply trying to enjoy our lunch. It definitely wasn’t the experience I remembered. At a restaurant like this, I expected better service. It’s a shame the service overshadowed the food, but based on this visit, I would choose somewhere else next time.

Sufy A

4 weeks ago

Meghana Kushi

4 weeks ago

A fantastic restaurant that hits all the right notes: prompt service, mouthwatering flavors, and an inviting, modern interior. Everything tasted freshly prepared to order. It is evident that the management cares deeply about guest satisfaction and culinary excellence.

Kids Transportation JFK (JFK Ride)

4 weeks ago

Theirs oysters 🦪 the best

Asif Waheed

2 years ago

One of the best restaurant serving American cuisine. Highly recommended for friends and families. Everything here is high quality with delicious ingredients. Their menu is simple but deep . Jamila and Perveen are v friendly. They serve us v nicely.

Reese Morris

2 years ago

My first time here. I was not impressed with the menu but that's a personal preference. Service was pleasant.

Maggie J

2 years ago

- [ ] It has been quite a while since I enjoyed a meal at State of Grace. We used to love it but in recent years felt that the food had gone down hill. We were excited when the menu revamp was announced and made a Saturday night dinner reservation with friends. Upon arrival we were seated in the small side room that is used for private dining. Originally disappointed to not be in the main dining room, it ended up being nice because it was fairly quite. We placed cocktail drink right away but they didn't make it to the table for around 20 minutes. This remained the case for the entire meal. Things we liked - the complimentary bread service, tuna tartare. Things we didn't like - everything else. The filet, asparagus and cacio e pepe were all drowning in salt and butter. The chicken was just ok and even the texas pecan ball was too salty. Super disappointed because we used to love this neighborhood restaurant but the new menu, while bigger, is not better than the old one.

Nadeeka Liyanage

2 years ago

Chicken Limone was flavorful and Crispy eggplant was awesome. It has little heat to it. Filet mignon was perfect medium rare. Fries was crispy outside and soft inside but was little too salty to my taste. Oysters was great too.

David Calhoun

2 years ago

Great atmosphere and amazing food.

Neha sharma

2 years ago

Amazing place to experience a small menu with great food. We were a party of four and enjoyed whatever we ordered. Their sauce which comes with the food is out of the world. I had the red fish with asparagus which i enjoyed eating. Great service and the servers are attentive and thorough. I would recommend this place to go for dinner date.

Macy Judkins

2 years ago

We truly enjoyed out experience at State of Grace. We had 2 servers that took excellent care of us and offered great suggestions. The ambience was also fantastic and the restaurant was full of patrons enjoying their meal. We tried a variety of items from the menu and they were all fantastic. For mains we had steak and veal schnitzel. I highly recommend both. Can't wait to return.

Sunrise Maids – Adam

2 years ago

Long time, all time favorite Houston restaurant of mine. From the art nouveau branding and decor to the one of a kind oyster room adorning the front of the establishment you can’t help but be enamored when you first walk in. Chef Ford Fry consistently delivers a quality menu with thoughtful preparation and execution. If there’s a restaurant that can scream ‘River Oaks’ without coming across as pretentious then this is it. Excellent wine selection, consistently fantastic food whether you’re here for brunch, lunch or dinner, you can’t go wrong. Personal favorites are the crab hush puppies, the raw oyster selection and the wild boar jowl. Also don’t miss out on the Felix enchilada, it’s an unsuspecting show stopper.

Jessica Musto l Realtor

2 years ago

The hospitality was great from the moment we walked in the door. The weight staff and food was also good. we got the seafood platter and everything tasted fresh. The chocolate pecan dessert was more than we had hoped for! One downside is that it only has limited bathrooms (I think 3-4) and they are not gender assigned so the ladies have to have to hover over the urine that the men couldn’t seem to make inside the toilet because they forgot to lift the seat up. Men, do better.