Grace's

Quickly seated. Great customer service from the hostess to wait staff. The food is very good. I had stuff chicken breast with sausage and mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. My husband had Ribeye, and Mac and cheese came with skillet cornbread. Nice atmosphere and love the decorations. Will return and recommend

A lot of friends recommended this place so we decided to give it a try. I wanted seafood so I ordered a seafood platter and I was so disappointed. It was one piece of catfish cut in 3 strips, 4 shrimp, 2 onion rings and my side was mac & cheese. I was very underwhelmed by the presentation of what they call a "platter". I guess New Orleans has spoiled me because our one person "platters" can feed 2 people. The mac & cheese taste like Bob Evans store bought and I didn't care for the corn meal they used in the fish. I was truly disappointed. They also need to direct the foot traffic in the restaurant better. Too many people just standing around waiting for a table or a seat at the bar. The atmosphere could have been better, but it felt to crowded. Not sure if I'd try them again, but I'd definitely never order the "platter" again.

A Houston Gem for delicious Cuisine! If you're craving good wholesome and bold cooking, Grace's is the place to go! The gumbo is absolutely the best in Houston, brimming with flavor and just the right amount of spice. Do not skip the cornbread—it's heavenly! I also tried the Cajun stuffed chicken breast, and it was divine; perfectly seasoned and cooked to juicy perfection. Everything from the warm, inviting atmosphere to the attentive service made our dining experience unforgettable. Highly recommend for a taste of bold flavors in Houston. Five stars all the way!

This place is nice. I do recommend it if you are on lunch break, a little date, a family date, or co-workers lunch break. We ordered the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer, and it was good. The corn bread is the best I ever had. As an entrée, we ordered the chicken stuffed with crab meat, that was good. We ordered the gumbo, it wasn’t my favorite. And we ordered the shrimp tacos, it was good. The service was VERY good by Cameron.

Grace’s has been a family favorite of ours, and it’s easy to see why. It all starts with the incredible jalapeno cornbread—absolutely amazing! But even before that, let’s talk about the parking. Finding parking near downtown can be a nightmare, but the owners have made it so convenient with a garage and valet service, making the visit worthwhile right from the start. If you go to Grace on the weekend, especially during brunch time, expect a wait—but let me tell you, it’s well worth it for the delicious food. My family and I drive over 40 minutes just to have their beef stroganoff, which is a family favorite. The crab cakes are a must-have as well. Recently, we tried something new, and it did not disappoint. The pot roast was so tender, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone delicious—it was almost slap-your-mama good! I rarely finish all my food, but I was so close because I couldn’t stop eating. When the waiter asked if I wanted a to-go box, I proudly said no, not because I was ashamed, but because every bite was so enjoyable. To add a personal touch, they sang happy birthday to us, even though it was a joke between my son and me. It was a sweet gesture that made the experience even more memorable. Whether you’re looking for brunch, lunch, or dinner, Grace is a great place to try. It’s a solid 10 out of 10 in our books! *Endorsed by Lovely Is YOUR Story. Your outstanding service is our inspiration!*

This is my new favorite place. The service and atmosphere alone get 5 stars. It's clean, the food has been very good so far.

No bookings accepted during daytime on weekends. Arrived 11+am on a Sunday and waited maybe 20min once all party arrived. Hostess was friendly. Do dress appropriately (no slippers) as they reserve the right to decline service otherwise. Our waitress was prompt and helped us make our choices. Complimentary cornbread on a skillet was nice and I typically hate cornbread. We each had frozen mimosas and an entree each which comes with a soup or salad. Pictures shown were stuffed poblanos and cajun stuffed chicken which were all nice. Desserts were lemon ice box cake which did not hold back on the lemon tartness (hence it was very sweet to balance out the tartness) and bread pudding. We preferred the bread pudding if it had less sweet cream on it. Note the restaurant already charges 18% gratuity in the bill ahead. Overall would return...but would add the place was a little too crowded/tables too close for my liking.

This is my favorite restaurant in Houston. I've been for dinner and Sunday brunch. The food and drinks were delicious. I had an incredible frozen pomegranate mimosa and the Strawberry pancakes with Mexican Vanilla and Bourbon sauce. I never order pancakes for brunch. But these I am still having dreams about.

Came here at 4:30pm on a Friday for an early dinner. This was the perfect place for the cold weather. It's warm, cozy, and almost rustic-fancy. Our server was prompt. We got the calamari and shrimp app and it was amazing! The sauce was delicious! The short rib entree was also super tasty. I would definitely come back! The only thing I was not a fan of was the drinks. They were meh. My French 75 was not bubbly at all and lukewarm.

There's a nice big garage located in the lot for here and Carraba'a (Mia's too). Parking valet is offered right up front too. When you do walk in everything floor to ceiling feels like you've walked in to someone's house just turned up to 11. We came on a cold day and they had the main dining room's fire place roaring, it's a cozy experience. Service continues the welcome home experience, everyone is polite and helpful, our server was happy to have us it felt. Food selection is as advertised, it's southern comfort food, so don't be afraid to get your calories in. There's a couple of sprinkles of Asian influence throughout the menu as well, for a change of pace. Everything we ordered was well seasoned, nothing understated. Had a nice gluey Mac and cheese and crispy brussel sprouts to go with the fried pork chop. Pork chop hit all the right notes with a delicate crunchy breading and tender juicy cut of pork.

Great food and service, however long wait time if you go on a Sunday after church. Andrew was our waiter. He was attentive. We ordered the short rib and stuffed chicken which was both full of flavor. We had to sit outside which wasn't favorable however the service was still great. The ambiance was not there. Considering the people waiting to be seated.

The food is excellent, so delicious! Justin provided great service, very attentive to my friend and I. Great atmosphere, loved sitting by the fireplace on an overcast cool day.

The food. Was. In-cred-bile!! I enjoyed EVERY BITE of everything I ate... The food. Was. In-cred-bile!! The food. Was. In-cred-bile!! The food. Was. In-cred-bile!!

The restaurant is located in a great location. Staff was friendly and professional. The table was set and had nice flowers sitting on the table. The food was delicious. It was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Everything was affordable. Will definitely return back.

AHHMAZZING !!!! This place is was absolutely delicious. Great southern food with lots of flavors. I recommend any tourist to come and taste the amazing flavors at Grace's. I had the Cajun Stuffed Chicken with Mac and cheese and greens........... reminded me of my childhood. I also had the Graces peach tea......,, whew it was delicious and strong. I just had a great time here. Not to mention the service, our waiters kept checking in on us and made us feel so comfortable at home. Loved it's

I don't know what it was but I felt and tasted the southern love at Grace's! Was one of my favorite spots in Houston! Nothing crazy about the layout/vibe but the staff was great and the food was great! I had the East End Breakfast Sandwich with Shrimp and Breakfast Potatoes. Even though it was pretty simple it was really good! Lastly, I had the Bananas Foster Waffle and it didn't it fail me! Full off flavor and the waffle was a perfect texture.

Valet & nearby garage available for parking. The interior southern decor gave Grace's a homey vibe. Service was good. Houston Restaurant Week (HRW) menu was definitely worth the price for dinner. Appetizers: baked potato dip (a bit underwhelming, chips and cheese dip), seafood campechana (my favorite, would come back for this!) Complimentary cornbread was super delicious! 2nd course of HRW: Mia's Gumbo was good but a little salty. Chicken fried chicken was alright, wished the breading was more crispy. Got to try some of the Beef Tips and Rice; the meat was super tender! Bread pudding was an extra $5 for HRW. Was so full but the dessert was pretty good/sweet. Overall an enjoyable dinner experience; will come back to dine!

If you're looking for some slightly upscaled southern comfort food, look no further. Came here with some clients for the first time, was impressed by every dish and price was reasonable given the area and portion size. I only tried a couple of restaurant week dishes, but have trust that probably most menu items are solid here based on the sampling Would I Go Out of My Way to Try? Yes Would I Return? Yes Ambiance- 9/10 Food Taste- 9/10 Service- 8/10 Value- 8/10

I made a reservation in advance for HRW. I walked to the front area, and there were two women chatting who didn't even acknowledge me. The hostess didn't look like one. I thought she was a customer waiting to be seated until she came up to the laptop that was propped on the table. I told her I had a reservation at 7 pm. I was there 5 minutes early. When she checked me in, she told me there would be a wait because some tables hadn't cleared yet. I was fine, but the hostess said she couldn't tell me an estimated time to seat unless the whole party was present. I found that odd since I had a reservation, and it was only for two. So, I waited at the patio, until 2-3 minutes later, someone called my name to seat me. I waited for my friend who was parking in the free garage. Our server didn't introduce himself. He was assigned many tables. Despite that, he was so attentive and refilled our water glasses, my tea, and brought extra homemade potato chips for my baked potato appetizer without me having to ask. I found out his name through our receipt at the end of dinner. Shoutout to Bruce for excellent service!! For HRW, I tried their baked potato dip appetizer, Caesar salad, chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes, and split the bread pudding with my friend just to try. They gave complimentary jalapeño cornbread while we waited for the food. Jalapeño cornbread - This was delicious. It was served hot and fresh in a small cast iron skillet and a side of sweet butter. It was just crispy enough on the outside and fluffy inside. The sweet, whipped butter was so good paired with it. Baked potato dip - The dip had the sour cream or cream cheese mixed with the cheesy dip and was topped with bacon crumbles to simulate a baked potato. The homemade chips were like Ruffles, not some of them weren't fried enough to be crispy, which made it a little chewy at times. It's a good dip though! Caesar salad - The salad was drenched with dressing that some of the salad looked wilted and didn't have that fresh greens crunch. There were bits of large cracked pepper that if you got a taste of it, it was quite peppery. The garlic croutons crumbles nicely in a way that won't break your teeth. Lol. Chicken fried chicken (CFC) with mashed potatoes and jalapeño gravy - The CFC was a smaller portion for HRW, which I was ok with cause I was getting full from everything else before. The chicken was cut thin and nicely breaded with some crunchy areas. It wasn't overly salted. I appreciated the gravy on the side. It was creamy but had a kick from the infused jalapeño. It was good to dip the chicken in. The mashed potatoes were creamy and soft. It tasted good even without gravy. Bread pudding - This was $5 extra to the HRW dinner price ($39). You get a small piece. Instead of raisins, they use dried cranberries. The sauce is a sweet cream cheese glaze. The raspberries were an excellent choice to add tartness to the overall sweetness. The small piece was just enough to end the night with a dessert after the meal. Grace's stayed busy from our reservation at 7 pm till when we left at 9:30 pm. People were still being seated and ordering food. The music was hard to hear due to the volume of customers speaking. It seemed to get louder as the night went on that we had to yell talk even though we were in close proximity. I liked all the food equipment decor on the walls like different plating designs, silver serving trays, silver serving supplies, and the crochet doilies. The restrooms are fairly clean, and I like that they have mouthwash and cups for after dinner. The super hot towels and lemons were a nice touch to clean your hands. Their food wasn't out of this world, but it tasted good. Their food is a bit pricey for the quality or quantity, so I'm glad I got to try it for HRW. I would come back to try brunch or get more of that jalapeño cornbread!! Also, I'm a fan of Carrabba's, and this is one of their restaurants.

The food was really good. It was good to see my relatives on a festive day to celebrate a birthday. I ordered the JIMMY G'S SEAFOOD PLATTER Classic fried seafood with shrimp and catfish served with fries. It also had onion rings. It is more catfish nuggets but they were tasty. My cousin ordered the STRAWBERRY PANCAKES Fresh strawberries, a caramel bourbon sauce, and Mexican vanilla ice cream. It was tasty.

10/10 for Grace's ambiance (very homey feel), food (I heard good things all around for our party of 26 - from the complementary cornbread to the chicken, calamari, salad, and everything else!), and the service (I wish I got the gentlemen's name because he handled our large party so gracefully). Everything was so yummy! I would definitely recommend visiting if you're in the Houston area.

I normally get the Cajun stuffed chicken but it was disappointing this time. The Cajun sauce seemed thinner and less flavorful. I would prefer brunch from him as their fried chicken is amazing. Service is always amazing here though. You can't go wrong with Grace's

I've been to Grace's before for Houston Restaurant Week but this was my first time dining from the menu. I was starved so I ordered quite a bit. The chicken tortilla soup was full of flavor. I'd order that again without hesitation. For my entree, I ordered the stuffed chicken which included crab and crawfish. Full of flavor! For my sides I got the macaroni and cheese and collard greens. To sweeten the deal, I also added the yams. I usually don't care for restaurant macaroni but again, Grace's prepares their meals with lots of flavor. The collard greens followed suit. The yams were good but didn't fit the flavor profile I expected. It tasted like it was spiked with rum. It reminded me of a bread pudding. Good but whatever spice or rum flavor was added was a bit overpowering. The cornbread was complimentary and a nice balance of sweet and savory. The sweet butter that comes with it was the cherry on top. I also ordered a frozen lemon drop martini which was good. Our service was great and our waitress was very kind and attentive. The restaurant was clean but very noisy. Keep that in mind when going during peak hours. Not a nuisance but it was hard to hear one another at times.

I have to say Graces is my favorite place for southern brunch. The prices can seem a bit high, but the quality is good and some items have huge portions, especially the wings! I don't think you can go wrong with anything but I do love the wings and waffles and chicken biscuit. It's also beautiful inside so great for an opportunity to dress up or you can also go casual. It does get quite busy but I've never had an issue coming before 12pm. Service is always professional and friendly.

Went here for date night and the service was amazing! I forgot her name but if you get an energetic female waitress you'll see the amazing service she provides! The food was pretty good as well we ordered a series of appetizers and they all were good. The pork belly bites were a treat!!!! I ordered the lamb chops and they were cooked to perfection exactly to spec of how I wanted them and very flavorful!!! Of course my wife had to get the famous fried plate and I can't lie it was great as well. The collard greens had a little too much vinegar for my taste but other than that we were happy overall. Will definitely come back beautiful ambience for romantic evening

I came here with my cousin for HRW. I'm a fan of anything Carrabba's related. This was actually my first time at Grace's but I've heard good things from my friend's about their brunch (so I'll have to try that next time). I got the onion rings (fell apart easily and was messy), Caesar salad (heavily dressed/too wet), and wagyu burger (absolutely perfect). It was a bit loud and I felt like the tables were too close together/cramped. Overall had a good experience. I would come back to try their brunch and frozen mimosas (which I saw was very popular).

When a 5 star is deserved, it will be given! This place is everything man! I have lived here for over 15 years and have passed this place bc every time I would pass it, it was super packed! Buuuuuut now I know why! Now, we did have reservations on Open Table and when we got there unfortunately we still had to wait a while but our service that was given made up for it! Our server was Cam and he was awesome but also, the mgr Cody was a wizard!! Now the food! It was every bit of comfort and worth the wait!!!!!! You will not be disappointed. I wish I could eat here every day, buuuut I can't ...So if ur in town looking for a family dinner setting and some damn good food, go for it!

We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service was phenomenal. The appetizers were my favorite. The fried green tomatoes and the calamari/ shrimp appetizers were excellent. I got a steak which was good too. I also enjoyed the frozen lemon drop martini. Others in our group got the Cajun stuffed chicken, the Graces cheeseburger, and the chicken fried chicken. All liked their food.

Went during HRW 2024 and had a great experience for a weekday lunch. Parking garage next door had plenty of open spots. Menu was more than generous portions for HRW and service from our waiter DJ Simiu was great! He was attentive without being overbearing and made some funny jokes. As far as the food---as stated generous portion sizes esp for HRW. The poblano pepper was my meal (on regular menu) and I highly recommend this!! Really heavy though and so I would say if you're hungry go for it and try to eat as much as you can there--just didn't taste the same at home. The food overall was on the salty side I found but otherwise we enjoyed everything we tried. I would classify this place as more dressy casual like a nicer Southern restaurant you would find in Louisiana with some epic comfort food. Just go and experience for yourself!

A friend who's born and raised in Houston highly recommended Grace's, so we came here for Sunday dinner after church. And am I so glad that we did! There's nothing like foodies gathering over a phenomenal meal. I had cajun stuffed chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and cornbread dressing. I also tried their asparagus, which were perfectly seared with just a hint of grill flavor, a crisp bite - not too soggy/wilted at all. It was a bit of an upscale environment, which we didn't mind; we were already dressed for it anyway. The service was excellent, too. I enjoyed my dining experience and would come again without hesitation!

Excellent customer service from our amazing server Tangh!!! He went over and beyond to accommodate us! The food as always is amazing! It's my go to spot when I'm in Houston and Tangh's service was the icing on the cake!!!

I visited Grace's for brunch this Saturday. Located on Kirby you have your turn in the side street to park as their lot is behind the restaurant and is valet only. There isn't a charge just tip. We were sat immediately even tho I saw many people that it appeared they were waiting on tables. My wife and I both ordered frozen mimosas which were delicious. She had steak and eggs and I had American breakfast: eggs,sausage, breakfast potatoes and cheese grits on the side with coffee. The food was plentiful and very good. Service was excellent with Casey Jo. Definitely will return.

Good Food. Good Times. This is a definite restaurant to vist. Wait Time: Not long. Maybe 15 min. We didn't make reservations. There were 5 in our party. Food Fresh, hot, and delicious. This was my second time here. Never disappoints. Parking Garage. There is valet as well. Ambiance: Nice. Very inviting and comfortable. Server Attentive. He was around the area often. If we needed something he was nearby. Pricing Market. We took a cornbread togo. I feel $9 is a bit steep,but that's my opinion.

This was my second time here and it did not disappoint! The r service is amazing and the food is even better. The complimentary corn bread is awesome! I had the strawberry mint martini, and the crab cake which was all crab and amazing! Then to end the dinner I ordered Nana's sock it to me bunt cake and OMG is this cake amazing, it's served warm and you can add a scoop of ice cream. If anything please just go try that bunt cake, it's the truth! There is valet parking and also unpaid garage parking. Outdoor seating is available as well.

Graces is one of my favorite restaurants in Houston! The customer service is always great! I love sitting outside and getting a view of the city. My favorites are the stuffed poblano pepper. It has the perfect crisp on the outside because it's deep fried and the Cajun cream crawfish sauce on top is super complimentary to the dish. I also like the Cajun stuffed chicken. It has the same sauce as the pepper, but it's stuffed with crab meat on the inside. Also the tortilla soup is super flavorful and the tortilla chips inside create a dynamic in texture that I love. You get a lot of food for a reasonable price. I recommend!

Grace's is phenomenal every time I eat there. Every single dish is a hit. The service is always top tier as well. It's not often that you run into such a nice, fine dining experience for southern food. The restaurant is always very clean and I feel well taken care of from start to finish. Highly recommend!

Believe the hype on this place. I came here for dinner with a group of friends. We did not have a reservation, but still got seated within an hour on a busy Saturday night. Our waiter was awesome and you can tell that she was well-versed on all the menu items. All of her recommendations were spot on. I ordered the Creole Stuffed Chicken... man, oh man. Stuffed chicken 10/10, broccolini 8/10, mac & cheese 6/10. You also get complimentary jalapeño cornbread that is so good. You have to watch out not eating too much because you may forget about your entree altogether. Yes, it's that good.

Let me start by thanking my coworker for taking me to lunch here!! This was such a wonderful experience and I can't wait to come back. You're offered a complimentary personal pan cornbread for the table. (Corn & Jalapeño) During lunch time we found out that they offer a complimentary side salad LUNCH ONLY for DINE IN guests. We got a side of fried Brussels for the two of us to share. She got the chicken fried chicken with macaroni and potato's, and I got the fried chicken with mashed potato's and brocolinni. Mouthwatering good!!!!!!!!!

Delicious. Southern. Comfort. We stopped at Grace's before heading to the airport. Great choice, bad timing. If I knew the food was going to be this good, I would have moved this restaurant up our HTX itinerary. We kept it light for lunch, but everything we had was fantastic down to the Caesar salad. I've been told it's the best, and I can't argue with that. While we enjoyed our cornbread, a man (dressed down, this is important) asked us how it was. We ranted and raved about it, and he said that he'd order us another starter of it. We collectively said thank you but thought that it was weird for a random person to offer such a thing. Turns out, it was the owner. We flagged him down to thank him again, and he chatted with us about his upbringing and how Grace's came to be. This is a must-stop.

The atmosphere reminds me of an Italian restaurant more than a typical soul food restaurant. The menu in my opinion is more than traditional soul food and I think the ambiance matches that. The service was good. The food portions are on the smaller side compared to others, but it's ok. Most Americans have wild portion sizes anyway. Everything we ordered came out fast and was good. The pot roast was tender and well seasoned. The mashed potatoes were typical mashed potatoes. I would definitely return.

Went to Houston, Texas, a few weeks ago. I've been here before and was highly impressed. I decided to go to Grace's again because it was close to a place I wanted to go to afterward and because of familiarity. It seems like the place to be after Sunday services in the area. If I am not mistaken, I think it has a rich history in the Houston area. The service was great, and the ambiance is that of a cozy Southern Texas comfort. I decided to order mimosas, a chicken potpie, cornbread, and the tortilla soup (carbs galore). The food is AMAZING! Pretty much everything I have tried was great. The standout star of my order is their famed tortilla soup. It really tastes like divine intervention took place to bless it. If I could, I would order a whole pot & do a monthly subscription. Whenever I travel to Houston, I'll certainly make it a point to come here, especially Sunday mornings/afternoons for brunch. Be prepared to receive a LOT of food and come with a very empty stomach. The parking is fairly decent, and there is a free garage next to the building.

Automatic 18% gratuity added to all. Even parties of two. This is ok for wait staff except it feels they don't put in the same effort.

Thank you, Grace's, for a wonderful year of service and delicious food. We send our best to Johnathan, Todd, Bruce, Jose, Perry, Luis, Simiyu, Armando, Katelyn Keke, Aja, Kayla, Jordyn, Kryssalyn, Keeland, and Annabel. Those not mentioned are included. This includes the kitchen staff and, most importantly, those who bust the tables. You are amazing! Happy New Year everyone!

This is the perfect after church spot to grab breakfast! The wings were fried to perfection and the pancake was soft and buttery. I sat at the bar and the service was attentive! The crowd was ready to be checked in so it's easier to maneuver to the bar. The bar area had its own unique space. Valet is offered and street parking was available. Garage parking is an option too. Can't wait to come back and enjoy brunch or dinner with friends

Sept 2024 Made a reservation for 4 I like this restaurant the first time I visited service was excellent the second time I went they put cheese at the bottom of my salad after I made sure to advise the waiter I was vegan and I made sure this info was on my reservation the waiter said sorry and advise he would bring me another salad and never did I was sick that night I wrote them via email and never received a response

Grace's is an amazing spot that mixes home cooking with an upscale ambiance. Our waiter was super friendly & the service was fast. I recommend the $30 Josh Cellars Merlot as it paired extremely well with everything we ordered. The complimentary cornbread served prior to your main entree was so good! I ordered the chicken fried chicken and my husband ordered the pot roast - we thought both were delicious. I'm a Mac and cheese snob but found Grace's to be simple yet super good. Couldn't get enough of the broccoli or mashed potatoes. For dessert, we ordered the espresso martini & Godiva cocktail. It's rare for me to say this but the espresso martini was one of the best I ever had! Not too sweet but totally nailed the espresso flavor. I recommend this for a date night or just dining out with friends. Grace's feels upscale but not in a overwhelming way, making it perfect for a family dinner outing as well. Parking was a bit tricky but we were able to immediately get seated at 7pm on a Saturday night. If you're looking for great "home cooked" meals some place nice, Grace's is a perfect choice!

Food is great, service outstanding! Had the pork chop and it was delicious. The dessert was decadent, but not too heavy.

Warm and welcoming. Turned into rush and inconsiderate Graces was ok to good. I'll definitely try it again. My son says OUR BEEF TIPS are better, I agree. I love the texture of beef tips, very tender. The gravy was a grayish color, and not brownish. That was different. I love my gumbo much better than grace's. Their okra was a bit under cooked, and a bit crunchy, I ate it. But I'll prefer it to be tender. We enjoyed the sticky ribs, it a bit sweet and salty. A tad bit salter and firmer than I'll like, But good non the less. Service: Overall I felt like I was being rushed by my waiter that girl snatch all kind of plates from the table, and I constantly had to ask her to please leave that, and on top of that, my personal flatware was on the slide plate, and would've ended up in the kitchen 3X. Now their were two other table parties that were there well before me, who were still receiving service. I even witness my waitress pouring water in there glasses, and I has to tell her to leave water glass. At that point the frustration has reached its point and I informed her of her behavior. She never ask to remove anything, even when she collect my son drink to refill his glass, nice gesture, yet have some courtesy, to at least inform us of your doings. For a first time experience, it was definitely worse than expected. I'll try Graces again, but I'm not in any rush.

I don't even know where to start. This was my first trip to Houston so this restaurant was a recommendation. We reviewed the menu before coming and were immediately sold on the offerings. No reservations were being accepted for brunch so the wait time could be 30 minutes to 2-3 hours depending on when you arrive and the # in your party. We arrived (2 of us) just after Noon and only had a 30 minute wait. The restaurant felt like you were entering your Aunt's mansion dining room for a family reunion. It had this homey feel but with some glam, and it smelled incredible. Our waiter was so nice; no personable and knowledgeable. He gave us a history lesson about the owner and their family, who just happened to be enjoying brunch a few tables away from us. We ordered drinks and an appetizer to start - fried green tomatoes. When in Rome, do as Roman's do, right? You're in the south, you order the tomatoes! They were delicious as was the paired remoulade. The tomatoes came out hot and crispy, and it allowed us time to munch before the second course arrived. The second course consisted of shrimp and grits, chicken fried chicken biscuit (omggg), with sides of collards and Mac and cheese. My friend ordered the shrimp and grits and enjoyed it. She only wished the grits were a tad bit creamer. The greens and mac were ok BUT THE CHICKEN BISCUIT???!!! I got angry after the first bite because I wished my husband was there to share the taste. It easily jumped to my Top 10 best bites I've ever enjoyed. I would fly in just for this. The jalapeño country gravy set it over the top. I'm not a spicy girl so it was mild enough but gave you the essence of the pepper. Top tier! We ended the meal with carrot cake, which came with a cream cheese drizzle. It didn't need the dressing but I'm here for the theatrics. Very moist, sweet, yummy cake! My only qualm was that the second course took over 30 minutes to arrive but I suspect it was due to the crowds. It was Beyonce weekend, after all. 5 stars! I will return to Houston and Grace's is at the top of my list.

I visited for Sunday Brunch with a party of 8. Although they would not take a reservation for a party of our size, they accommodate us very well. All of our party was present at noon and we were seated in less than 10 minutes. It was very busy, but our wait was not long at all. The menu offers a large variety of brunch options. Our waiter also let us know about the day's specials. I opted for the chicken fried chicken biscuit with a side of breakfast potatoes and a frozen mimosa. The mimosa was delicious. It was served in a nice sized glass and I feel it was worth the price. My entree was absolutely delicious. The chicken was cooked to perfection and smothered in white gravy. The biscuit was the perfect accompaniment. It was soft & flaky. It held together nicely soaking up just the right amount of gravy. The house potatoes were good although they could have been a bit less salty. Food was delivered to our table quickly & our waiter did a nice job. The restaurant was very nice. The silverware was very heavy weight. It was obviously quality flatware. The serving plates were very pretty, reminding me of nice dinnerware from someone's home. There was a nice selection of music playing throughout the restaurant, but the volume was a bit low from where I was seated. Worth noting: they offer valet parking as well as free self parking in a garage located next to the restaurant. Self parking was very simple with ample space. I would definitely return here in the future. In addition to my own meal, I will be sharing some photos of other meals at my table.

Aromosphere is nice. It gives me a feel of an upscale Crackle Barrel. I ordered the the Cajun chicken, greens and Mac and cheese. My son ordered the chicken pot pie. We both ordered a large Caesers salad. First off the Caeser sals was delxisojs. The food was horrible. The Cajun chciken taste like boiled chicken with no seasoning. The mac and cheese looked like boxed mac and cheese with big shells. The greens tasted like mop water. I changed meals with my son and took a bite of his chicken pot pie. The crust was perfect but the bite was sweet and unpleasant. I tried my best to have an open palate but I couldn't. I reordered another Caser salad just for me. The sweet tea was good. Other than that I don't see why this place is so raved about. I sent my food back fast but was able to take a pic of the other food. Pros: wait was easy, waitress was very pleasant Cons: food, salad, cornbread

Went to Grace's last night for Houston Restaurant Week. Our server Mr. Perry was EXCELLENT. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and personable. We were very impressed with his service. We frequent Grace's so we're no stranger to the menu. The food was beyond good as always. The Ambiance was on point. I don't know who chose the music selection, we sat and sang and danced in our seats as we ate our dinner. Such a nice vibe for a Monday night. The complementary cornbread came out piping HOT!! Appetizer: Sticky Ribs/Seafood Campechana - Very good taste but had to send it back because of the Avocado First course: Mia's Gumbo - Crackers were a little old Second Course: Chicken Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes - Chicken was well seasoned and crispy Of course we could not eat it all .. Lunch for today. A great way to start the work week..

I've tried to brunch at Grace's a few times and the line is always out the door so I decided lunch would suffice. Stopped by on a random Friday afternoon and got seated in the dining room right away. They have several sections to accommodate the amount of people they probably see daily (including a large outdoor patio). I was eager to try the food and was sort of undecided on what I wanted so I settled for the cat fish, with a side of mac & cheese (like I'm not lactose) and a lemon drop. The cat fish was good, but the max wasn't, nor was the lemon drop. I think the food and experience was underwhelming in comparison to what I thought it would be. Also, for some reason, I assumed it was Black owned considering the patrons are predominantly Black and it's soul food. Either way, it didn't live up to the hype.

So this is the good spot for some really solid food. I tried the strawberry pancakes and I tried the shrimp and grits. Both of them were solid! The pancakes had a bourbon syrup that was out of this world. It should have been Chris had man flavor. The bacon in there was super tender and gave the right amount of seasoning to it. I think that the portions didn't necessarily match like I would liked him too, that kind of small portions to me or at least for my shrimp and grits. But at least it was good though! There's inside and this outside so you have to pick your poison. If you go outside there's fans but it will be a little bit warm. But it is not as bad as you think because it's a covered area. Still wait step out style was very nice and friendly, zero complaints about that. She always make sure we were okay. It Does have a parking structure there so you don't have to park outside in the sun so that's good. Overall I would definitely recommend.

My friends and I had a nice dinner experience despite the bustling atmosphere. The hostess efficiently seated us, and the diverse menu offered enticing choices. I opted for the chicken-fried chicken, substituting black-eyed peas for green beans. As we awaited our meal, we were treated to a pan of jalapeno cornbread, unexpectedly enjoyable even for someone not fond of jalapenos. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. Although I couldn't finish it all, every bite was a delight. The only hiccup was the green beans being at room temperature instead of hot. Special thanks to Holly for providing excellent service and taking great care of us!

Grace's in a nutshell is worth the visit! Great customer service, delicious food, nice atmosphere, outdoor dining, valet service...I mean there was nothing negative about my experience here! It is a must see if your local or visiting Houston.

This was not good enough tonight. The bar area was empty which demonstrates that something is slipping. I've rarely had a bad bite of food here but today was not acceptable. Gumbo: bowl of roux. Tablespoon of rice, almost no veg or seafood. Cornbread soggy mess. Salad ordered with no croutons came with extra croutons. The lighting was so bright. All the drapes are closed. The atmosphere needs some thought. Grace's is too expensive to have lapses like this.