HUSHPUPPIES
$14.00Crispy Texas blue crab hushpuppies served with a sweet and savory Steen’s cane syrup butter dip.
Crispy Texas blue crab hushpuppies served with a sweet and savory Steen’s cane syrup butter dip.
Fresh seasonal greens dressed in a zesty sherry vinaigrette, enhanced with spicy garden herbs and pickled shallots.
Crisp slices of apples and pears paired with serrano, mint, dill, pink peppercorns, and a delicate buttermilk dressing.
Tender butter lettuce leaves tossed with creamy oregano dressing, crisp croutons, pecorino cheese, and crunchy toasted pistachios.
Roasted Texas beets resting on silky whipped ricotta, crowned with wild arugula and a crunchy pecan gremolata.
Fresh Gulf oysters roasted over open flames with brown butter salsa macha and Tajín-spiced peanuts.
Artisanal finochietta salami accompanied by sliced fennel, red onion, and grilled ciabatta.
Charred hearth-roasted octopus tenderized to perfection, finished with spicy Thai curry vinaigrette and roasted peanuts.
Plump Gulf shrimp wood-roasted with charred mojo de ajo, fragrant kaffir lime, and spicy Thai chile.
Delicately sliced raw Wagyu beef accented with charred spring onion, spicy horseradish, and preserved lemon.
Handcrafted pansotti pasta filled with delicate herbs, tossed in sage brown butter and finished with cotija cheese.
Ribbon-cut pappardelle pasta enveloped in a rich, slow-braised beef cheek bolognese sauce and aged Grana Padano.
Pacchetti pasta ribbons with sweet Gulf crawfish meat, savory pancetta, tomatoes, and a kick of red chile.
Baked cannelloni pasta stuffed with tender fried chicken, draped in velvety bechamel sauce and shaved black truffle.
Succulent Iberico pork jowl cooked over open hearth coals, served with wild mushrooms, Texas onion soubise, and brown butter.
Flame-roasted half chicken paired with velvety potato puree, charred lemon halves, and tangy caper berries.
Fresh Gulf redfish grilled shell-on over oak wood, brightened with a ginger lime vinaigrette and fresh serrano chiles.
Oak-roasted mahi mahi filet garnished with spicy red chermoula, delicate delicata squash, and crunchy sunflower seeds.
Pan-seared diver scallops accompanied by caramelized Brussels sprouts, crispy Nueske’s bacon, and sweet agro dolce sauce.
Roast Crescent Farms duck breast featuring charred parsnips, fresh sorrel leaves, and a tangy pickled cherry reduction.
An 8 oz Texas Gold Denver steak grilled over oak fire and seasoned with umami-rich black garlic rub.
Tender 8 oz Prime beef filet mignon grilled to preference, topped with rich homemade béarnaise sauce.
Generous 18 oz bone-in ribeye steak seared over the wood hearth, served with signature house steak sauce.
Blistered Japanese eggplant tossed in aromatic Szechuan spices, toasted sesame seeds, and creamy yuzu aioli.
Creamy Venetian black rice cooked risotto-style with garlic, white wine, and aged parmesan.
Crispy golden house-cut French fries served alongside a ramekin of warm béarnaise sauce.
Charred hearth-roasted cauliflower topped with crunchy romesco sauce, toasted cashews, and fresh scallions.
Braised collard greens infused with spicy kimchi seasonings and smoky Nueske’s bacon chunks.
Classic Tex-Mex enchilada smothered in rich beef chili gravy and freshly diced white onions.
Golden blue crab hushpuppies served with a side of warm Steen's cane syrup butter.
Oversized warm cinnamon roll smothered in sweet vanilla cream cheese frosting.
Flaky Southern butter biscuit stuffed with thinly shaved country ham and house-made fruit jam.
Classic deviled egg halves dusted with crab seasoning and topped with crispy country ham bites and chives.
Puffy New Orleans-style fried beignets dusted generously with powdered sugar.
Fire-roasted Gulf oysters cooked in brown butter salsa macha and crushed spicy peanuts.
Crisp apples and pears with serrano, mint, dill, and buttermilk dressing.
Roasted Texas beets served with whipped ricotta, fresh arugula, and pecan gremolata.
Traditional dark roux gumbo filled with tender smoked chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and rice.
Fluffy buttermilk griddle cakes served with warm buttermilk syrup and whipped Steen’s butter.
Tender butter lettuce with toasted pistachios, croutons, aged pecorino, and creamy oregano dressing.
Poached eggs over blackened cornbread, smothered in rich crawfish étouffée.
Crispy chicken-fried chicken served on a butter biscuit with sausage gravy and sunny-side-up eggs.
Grilled 8 oz Denver steak served with sunny eggs, vibrant green salsa verde, and house fries.
Pan-seared Gulf catch served with brown butter caper sauce and pickled green herbs.
Southern-style shakshuka featuring poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce over creamy grits with sliced andouille sausage.
Grilled ahi tuna served over fresh greens, avocado, Texas citrus, and a ponzu dressing.
Wood-grilled Iberico pork jowl served over stone-ground Barton Springs grits, pepperonata, and a fried egg.
The classic Pharmacy Burger with a seared beef patty, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun.
Smoked pork sausage link grilled over open hearth wood coals.
Thick-cut wood-grilled bacon brushed with pure maple syrup.
Crispy fried potato cubes loaded with melted cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, sour cream, and green onion.
Stone-ground Southern cheese grits served with toasted bread and freshly cracked black pepper.
Tex-Mex style enchilada filled with cheese, covered in chili gravy and fresh chopped white onions.
Seared tuna over fresh field greens with avocado, serrano peppers, ponzu, and Texas citrus segments.
Seasonal salad greens dressed in sherry vinaigrette with pickled shallots and spicy garden herbs.
Roasted beets served with whipped ricotta cheese, arugula leaves, and pecan gremolata.
Crisp butter lettuce leaves tossed with pecorino, toasted pistachios, and creamy oregano dressing.
Crispy fried Gulf oysters served on a bun with tangy green tomato chow chow and shaved iceberg lettuce.
Seared beef patty with mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion on a toasted bun.
Crispy fried chicken breast sandwich with tangy Alabama white barbecue sauce and melted collard greens.
Grilled hot bologna steak sandwich topped with melted American cheese, grilled onions, and yellow mustard.
Rich dark chocolate torte served with freshly whipped cream and chocolate curl garnishes.
Scoop of vanilla ice cream encrusted in toasted Texas pecans, drenched with hot fudge and salted caramel sauce.
Warm rustic crostata filled with spiced apples and pears, served with a scoop of rich vanilla ice cream.
A grand chilled tier of fresh Gulf oysters, chilled shrimp cocktail, and tender crab fingers served with dipping sauces.
The ultimate seafood tower featuring fresh oysters, cocktail shrimp, poached lobster, crab, raw scallops, and tuna crudo.
Jumbo poached shrimp served thoroughly chilled with signature white rémoulade sauce.
Spanish marinated anchovies served with lively salsa verde and green olives.
Chilled pickled Gulf shrimp steeped in coconut milk, sambal chili, and crushed peanuts.
Delicate raw yellowfin tuna slices dressed with citrus orange juice, chili oil, and escabeche vegetables.
Sweet blue crab fingers tossed in ponzu sauce and fresh tender herbs.
Chilled lobster tail poached and served with creamy yuzu aioli dipping sauce.
Nestled in Houston's sophisticated River Oaks neighborhood, State of Grace stands as a crown jewel of Southern wood-fired dining and coastal raw bar craftsmanship. Helmed with culinary artfulness, the kitchen seamlessly bridges Gulf Coast nostalgia with modern global technique, cooking over open embers and showcasing the finest Texas sourcing.
At the center of the State of Grace experience is a striking wood hearth and a bustling raw bar room. The menu flows effortlessly from icy towers overflowing with poached lobster, blue crab fingers, and pristine Gulf oysters to hot hearth specialties kissed by smoke and flames. Pitmaster techniques are reimagined through an elevated lens, marrying Texas black garlic, Thai spices, and classical sauces with local produce.
Whether stopping in for lunch, weekend brunch, or a multi-course dinner, several items define the restaurant's reputation:
The dining room pairs high-ceilinged grand elegance with warm, inviting velvet booths and rustic wooden accents. The price range reflects an upscale dining destination ($50–100 per guest), but generous portion sizes, top-tier ingredient sourcing, and unmatched service render it an incredible value for celebrations, date nights, and business dinners alike.
Guests seeking raw bar deals will love the popular late-afternoon oyster hours, while gluten-free diners will find abundant choices across the raw bar, seafood, and grilled steak offerings. Given its immense popularity, dinner and weekend brunch reservations via OpenTable are highly recommended.
4848 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77098
2048 Colquitt St, Houston, TX 77098
3939 San Felipe St, Houston, TX 77027
3908 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77027
3503 W Dallas St, Houston, TX 77019
4411 San Felipe St Unit 101, Houston, TX 77027
State of Grace offers a refined New American menu deeply rooted in Southern heritage, Texas hearth cooking, and fresh Gulf Coast seafood.
Yes, State of Grace is widely known for its wood-roasted oysters with salsa macha as well as its raw bar oyster specials during late afternoon service hours.
Standout signature dishes include the Texas Blue Crab Hushpuppies, Hearth Roasted Octopus, Redfish "On the Half Shell", and the Pharmacy Burger.
Yes, many hearth-grilled meats, fresh salads, and seafood items—including raw bar oysters, Wagyu carpaccio, and grilled redfish—are naturally gluten-free or can be adapted upon request.
Brunch is served on weekends and highlights crowd favorites like Chicken Fried Chicken with sausage gravy, Crawfish Benedict, and sweet warm cinnamon rolls.
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