"Everything about State of Grace in River Oaks is over the top. Picture a Southern debutante ball located in a hunting lodge with high ceilings, crown molding, and massive drapery that serves an amalgam of steakhouse grilled meats, pasta, and salads that often have Southern-leaning things thrown on top. The food here tastes just as decadent: massive seafood towers dripping in oysters and crab, and fresh pasta mounted with shaved truffle. This spot works best if you’re trying to linger over wagyu carpaccio with a date, have dinner with the family, or want to stop by for a quick oyster Happy Hour." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene, julie takahashi