Houston Restaurant Leo’s River Oaks Is Channeling the Leo Zodiac Sign | Eater Houston
"Paying tribute to the Leo zodiac sign and inspired by owner Omar Khan’s wife and daughter (both Leos), Leo’s River Oaks delivers a New American, New York-style “supper club” vibe with bold Art Deco–inspired decor—emerald green and ivory with Bordeaux and gold accents, feathered fixtures, chandeliers, and a balcony overlooking the dining room—and live music often played on a grand baby piano. Chef Tim Reading’s lavish menu features seafood towers, crudo, premium caviar service, and starters such as lobster bisque, beef carpaccio, and seared sea scallops; entrees include bouillabaisse, roasted whole fish, and lobster thermidor, with sides like Leo’s Shepherd’s Pie and potato dauphinoise. Diners can also choose prime steaks (bone-in rib-eyes, filet mignon, Porterhouses) with accompaniments like truffle butter or chimichurri. Pastry chef Eunice Grassa creates desserts including chocolate and orange-ginger soufflés, homemade ice creams (salted caramel, cardamom, strawberry-hibiscus), and chocolate tarts topped with an edible gold Leo lion design. The inventive beverage program offers spiced pear mocktails, classic espresso martinis, four Old Fashioned variations, and cocktails such as the Strawberry Fields (strawberry lemongrass–infused vodka, yuzu, ginger syrup), and weekday happy hour (3–6 p.m. at the bar and outdoor patio) features half-priced wines by the glass, discounted drinks, and bar bites." - Brittany Britto Garley
