Leo's River Oaks
Fine dining restaurant · Neartown
2009 W Gray St # A, Houston, TX 77019
Highlights
Upscale supper club with Art Deco decor, live piano, and inventive cocktails.
Upscale supper club with Art Deco decor, live piano, and inventive cocktails.
"At this upscale spot in River Oaks, dessert is elevated with flair and finesse. The parsnip carrot cake features layers of brown butter cream cheese frosting paired with spiced pineapple, all topped with a delicate caramel popcorn foam, and the mille feuille apple pie is a crunchy, multi-layered, towering treat. For a touch of tableside drama, try the orange ginger soufflé or the chocolate version, which is served hot and airy, and finished with molten chocolate and a scoop of cardamom ice cream." - Marcy de Luna
"This upscale establishment serves four different Old Fashioneds, half inspired by pop culture. The Devil in Disguise, an homage to Elvis Presley’s 1963 hit single, is created with peanut butter, banana-infused whiskey, banana liqueur, and bitters — a nod to the King’s favorite sandwich, and its whiskey-free take, Danny Ocean, is made with Casamigos Añejo, a wink to George Clooney and his Ocean’s 11 character. Diners can also opt for the Repeat Offender, featuring brown sugar pecan-infused whiskey, and the Foam Fashion, topped with a signature orange foam, which rounds out the menu." - Brianna Griff
"A newer River Oaks dining room recognized as a top new restaurant, offering a polished menu with a strong raw bar and classic, well-executed steaks (the New York strip is recommended). The truffle anglotti is a signature pasta dish, and an inventive lineup of four Old Fashioned cocktails—including an Elvis-inspired take—adds playful variety. Desserts are a highlight: alongside a mille-feuille with caramelized apples, there are two impressive soufflés (chocolate and orange-ginger); the orange-ginger soufflé, served with cream poured tableside, delivers a bright ginger zing and citrus lift that many find perfectly sized to finish solo. A nearby historic theater offers the option to pair dinner with a film." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Located next door to the newly opened and revamped River Oaks Theatre, this new restaurant attempts to harness the extravagance and fierceness of the Leo zodiac sign. With a supper club vibe, Leo’s promises an upscale dining experience with luxurious seafood towers, crudo, premium caviar service, prime steaks, roasted whole fish, and lobster thermidor. The drinks menu doesn’t disappoint, with four varieties of Old Fashioneds, spiced pear mocktails, classic espresso martinis, and more. The live pianist is icing on the cake, with a live pianist from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Snag one of the booth seats in the dining room, and pretend you’re in your own world." - Brittany Britto Garley
"Located next door to the newly opened and revamped River Oaks Theatre, this new restaurant attempts to harness the extravagance and fierceness of the Leo zodiac sign. With a supper club vibe, Leo’s promises an upscale dining experience with luxurious seafood towers, crudo, premium caviar service, prime steaks, roasted whole fish, and lobster thermidor. The drinks menu doesn’t disappoint, with four varieties of Old Fashioneds, spiced pear mocktails, classic espresso martinis, and more." - Brittany Britto Garley
