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Guard and Grace - Houston
4.6 (2606)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77002
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Guard and Grace - Houston
4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Downtown
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2 people
Nov 5, 2026
9:30 PM
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Good for business meals
- Fancy
Additional information
- Dining styleElegant Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
- Hours of operationLunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefAdam Vero
- CateringCall 346-208-3768 for details. We can cater most size parties within a certain radius of the restaurant.
- Private party facilitiesFive private room options. Private bar, lounge & kitchen. Separate A/V. From 8 to 80 we can accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. There is also a dedicated private bar and restrooms upstairs for private dining guests only. Upstairs private entrance available for celebrity or high profile guests wishing to maintain privacy.
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Cross streetSmith and Dallas
- Parking detailsNo valet during lunch hours. Valet begins at 4:30, which is $10. Street parking or self parking at 1100 Smith directly across the street.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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2,606 Reviews
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Allie Gold
Dallas2 reviews
5.0Dined 3 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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José Enrique Gold
Mexico City4 reviews
5.0Dined 4 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Gregory
Houston1 review
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Jada
Wisconsin1 review
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Latricia
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0Dined 6 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 3
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Landon
Houston4 reviews
5.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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melanie Gold
San Diego12 reviews
5.0Dined on October 28, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jeff
Las Vegas5 reviews
5.0Dined on October 28, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jeralyn
Houston1 review
2.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 2
- Food 3
- Service 3
- Ambience 5
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Charlie
Houston3 reviews
5.0Dined on October 24, 2026
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 4
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Additional information
- Dining styleElegant Dining
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSteakhouse, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
- Hours of operationLunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment optionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeBusiness Casual
- Executive chefAdam Vero
- CateringCall 346-208-3768 for details. We can cater most size parties within a certain radius of the restaurant.
- Private party facilitiesFive private room options. Private bar, lounge & kitchen. Separate A/V. From 8 to 80 we can accommodate groups of all sizes and styles. There is also a dedicated private bar and restrooms upstairs for private dining guests only. Upstairs private entrance available for celebrity or high profile guests wishing to maintain privacy.
- NeighborhoodDowntown
- Cross streetSmith and Dallas
- Parking detailsNo valet during lunch hours. Valet begins at 4:30, which is $10. Street parking or self parking at 1100 Smith directly across the street.
- AdditionalBanquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Featured in
October 20, 2026
Houston’s RARE Steak Championship 2026: Meet the Winners
Guard and Grace won first place in the People’s Choice Traditional Steak category and Best Cocktail, alongside Chicken Cock Whiskey.
Published in DiningOut
October 19, 2026
This Week: Pot Pies, Pirate Adventures and Día de los Muertos
Guard and Grace at 500 Dallas hosts a one-night Catch & Cattle Supper Club dinner featuring chefs Troy Guard, Diego Fernandez and Drake Leonards, with wine pairings and a menu celebrating Texas ingredients.
Published in Houston Press
October 14, 2026
Top 11 Steakhouses in Houston for Premium Wagyu & Prime Cuts
The Houston steakhouse serves prime, dry-aged and local Wagyu cuts alongside Gulf seafood. Its Filet Flight compares prime, Wagyu and Angus medallions, while Alaskan black cod offers a seafood option.
Published in Modern Luxury
June 4, 2026
12 gorgeous Houston restaurants that will blow you away
Houston’s most beautiful restaurants are also its most transportive. These stunning spots confirm that it’s not just about what’s on the table that defines an epic meal—it’s also about what surrounds you. A Mexican beauty channels a chic glass treehouse with endless chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows. Neon-lit decor and eclectic art shuttle diners to Madrid at a lively tapas spot. At a majestic Indian restaurant, carved wooden columns and rich brocade panels contribute to a scene that’s fit for royalty. The design details in these special spaces have the power to take you away. Read on for a guide to Houston’s 12 most gorgeous restaurants.
Published by OpenTable
April 30, 2026
Houston Mother’s Day Brunch, Gifts & Events 2024
Guard and Grace Houston offers a Mother’s Day brunch feature menu alongside its full à la carte offerings, with warm monkey bread, Maine lobster Benedict, duck confit hash, and steak and eggs. It is located at 500 Dallas St., Ste. 100.
Published in Modern Luxury
December 26, 2024
Excellent steak and a skyscraper view
The Infatuation praises the live-fire steaks and Downtown views, especially highlighting the beef tartare with maitake mushrooms and morel sauce, white cheddar mac and cheese, and crispy Brussels sprouts. It finds the tuna crudo overly dominated by ponzu and the octopus dish too busy.
Published in The Infatuation
November 19, 2024
Guard and Grace Celebrates Five Years with a Collaborative Chef Dinner
The downtown Houston steakhouse marked its five-year anniversary with a chef party featuring guest chefs from around the city. Up to 25% of ticket sales benefited the Southern Smoke Foundation.
Published in Houston Food Finder
November 18, 2024
Downtown Houston Restaurant Guard and Grace Celebrates a Milestone with a Collaborative Chef Dinner
Guard and Grace marked a milestone with a collaborative chef dinner. Chef Adam Vero is identified with the Houston restaurant.
Published in Houston Food Finder
November 11, 2024
Guard & Grace Wine Director Wins 2024 Iron Sommelier Title
Guard & Grace wine director Matthew McLaughlin won the 2024 Iron Sommelier competition with a Rhône-themed wine presentation. He said his wine program aims to make wine more approachable for guests.
Published in Houston Food Finder
April 18, 2024
12 gorgeous Houston restaurants that will blow you away
The stunning surroundings at Houston’s most beautiful restaurants include rich brocade panels, hand-blown glass art, and a sleek baby grand piano.
Published by OpenTable
FAQs
Guard and Grace - Houston: Lunch Mon–Fri 10:30 am–2:00 pm; Happy Hour Mon–Fri 2:00 pm–4:30 pm; Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm; Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm.
Yes, Guard and Grace - Houston is frequently recommended for special evenings, with an elegant, romantic atmosphere and many guests celebrating anniversaries and intimate dinners.
Portions skew generous, guests report large, shareable sides and salads that easily fed multiple people.
Yes, Guard and Grace - Houston hosts private parties and private events, and the restaurant description references private events as part of its offering.
Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished clothing rather than anything formal, and many guests do dress up a bit for date nights and celebrations.
Guard and Grace feels modern and elegant, a light, airy dining room with award-winning design, warm lighting and soft music, and back booths that offer a quieter, more private experience.
Guard and Grace centers on a spacious main dining room with booths and tables, features a lively bar area with views into the open kitchen, and offers private rooms for events.
Guard and Grace tends to be busiest on Saturday evenings, reviewers described a Saturday night as “crowded”, while Sunday visits are often quieter and more relaxed.
Yes, guests reference another Guard and Grace location in Denver, indicating at least one additional branch.
Yes, families visit comfortably for celebrations; reviewers brought children and noted kids enjoyed dishes like the wagyu queso while staff accommodated family events.
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Guard and Grace - Houston
4.6
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Downtown
Make a reservation
2 people
Nov 5, 2026
9:30 PM