Houston's
American restaurant · Brookwood Square ·
Steaks, sushi, salads, burgers & seafood with cocktails
Steaks, sushi, salads, burgers & seafood with cocktails
"A classic power-lunch option with deep booths, fast, practiced service, and strong chilled dirty martinis that facilitate efficient meetings — you can typically be in and out in under an hour; the French dip is a noted go-to, and the restaurant is praised for consistent food, service, and a dress-code–minded, adult-focused ambiance." - Henna Bakshi
"Price Range: $$ Houston’s is a classic in Atlanta and a comforting staple within the foodie community. The cheeseburger here is crafted with a thick, juicy patty made from freshly ground chuck and brisket that’s layered generously with melted cheddar, crisp iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions on a freshly baked, toasted sesame seed bun. Described as a “proper restaurant burger”, this one’s for those tired of smash burger offerings found all over the city and want something traditional, comforting, and nostalgic. Best for: Both casual and fancy, an old-school thick patty cheeseburger" - Michael Tran
"I found that Atlanta restaurant Houston’s has been the center of racial-profiling allegations over the years: in 2015 attorney Yussuf Abdel-Aleem sued parent company Hillstone Restaurant Group after alleging a manager at Houston’s on Peachtree Road in Buckhead told him to remove his baseball cap and hang up his cell phone before asking the table to leave, and that the restaurant later called police when other minority businessmen returned; in 2017 actress Ernestine Johnson alleged she was denied service at a Lenox Road location, which sparked calls for a boycott and a demonstration. These episodes contribute to a pattern of complaints about how Houston’s enforces its policies." - Beth McKibben
"Shuttering after roughly 40 years, this longtime Lenox Road institution closed unexpectedly in 2018, a development readers and food writers alike cited as one of the year’s biggest dining shocks and a sign of shifting restaurant landscapes." - Beth McKibben
"The Houston’s on Lenox Road is closing on March 31, What Now Atlanta reported Monday morning. Restaurant staff members employed for more than five years are apparently being offered a severance package. The restaurant, known for its steaks, burgers, and oft-ordered spinach dip appetizer, is located at 3321 Lenox Road NE in Buckhead near Lenox Square Mall." - Beth McKibben
