Openings and closings

What Is New in Houston Food and Drink

What just opened, what is on the way, and what we said goodbye to. Every tip shows where it came from. Last checked Nov 11, 2026.

Now open

Fresh on the List

Opened Oct 31 The Heights

Sandoitchi

Japanese sandwiches and matcha drinks from a Dallas shop

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October Sugar Land

Majestic Kitchen

Upscale Indian dining that stays open late

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October Montrose

House of Louie

Modern French and Italian cooking from chefs Justin Yu and Bobby Heugel

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in early October Midtown

The Branch

An all day wellness menu and a rooftop patio on the 12th floor of the Forme high rise

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Reopened in October Downtown

Bungalow Dining

A Gulf Coast leaning menu in a larger new space, after moving down the street

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October

Little Bird

Seafood with Louisiana flavors from chef Graham Laborde

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October Montrose

Casalu

A listening lounge with a high end stereo system and a light Mediterranean menu

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October Downtown

No Vacancy

A Main Street bar with a playful theme

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October Washington Avenue

The Riot Café

Coffee and pastries by day and cocktails at night, from the Riot Comedy Club

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opened in October Medical Center

Ayla

Mediterranean cooking with a shared mezze table, at the new InterContinental

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Places to watch

Coming Soon

Opens Nov 14 Uptown

Aroma

Neapolitan pizza and handmade pasta at 1800 Post Oak

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Starts in mid November Cypress

Bigface

Espresso drinks from Jimmy Butler's coffee brand, at a trailer at the Fairfield Market H-E-B

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Opening date not announced Memorial City

ChòpnBlọk Memorial City

West African fast casual from chef Ope Amosu, his third location

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Dates to be announced Houston area

7Spice Cajun Seafood

Five new Houston area restaurants are planned

Source: FastCasual (Nov 4, 2026)

Not confirmed, construction not expected before early 2027 Galleria

Din Tai Fung

Soup dumplings from the Taiwanese chain. A filing points to the Nobu space, but nothing is confirmed

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Expected late 2027 River Oaks

Uchibā

Izakaya style dishes from the team behind Uchi

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Recently closed

Saying Goodbye

Closed Nov 1 The Heights

Good Game Sports Club

A sports bar that opened about a year ago. Its owners are looking for a new location

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

Closed Oct 24 Downtown

Barbacana

A fine dining restaurant that opened in December 2024

Source: Houstonia (Nov 4, 2026)

From our reviews

Places We Reviewed That Have Closed

67 places we have reviewed are marked closed in our latest check. Their reviews stay up as a record. You can also find them in Food, marked closed.

24 Hour Fitness - Sugar Land

Sugar Land

59 Diner

Stafford

Abdallah’s Bakery

Gulfton

Afandim Restaurant

Houston area

Al Rabba World Food

Sugar Land

All About Cakes

Sugar Land

Anonymous Café

Sugar Land

BAMBU

Stafford

BerriBlends

Sugar Land

Berripop Frozen Yogurt — Sugar Land

Sugar Land

Berryhill Baja Grill

Galleria

Bijan Persian Grill — Sugar Land

Sugar Land

Blenders

Alief

Bombay Pizza Express

Sugar Land

Bombay to Beijing

Sugar Land

Bonchon

Sugar Land

Cafe Dolce Gelato

Galleria

Chicken Station

Houston area

Coco Crepes, Waffles & Coffee

West University

Crescent City Beignets — Houston

Houston area

Crescent City Beignets — Upper Kirby

Upper Kirby

Cupcake Cafe

Sugar Land

Dulce Tapioca

Sugar Land

Fruity Yogurt

Sugar Land

Guru Burgers & Bowls

Sugar Land

Harvest Express

Galleria

Harvest Organic Grille

Galleria

Hippo Ice

Sugar Land

Honey Bee Teahouse & Fast Food

Houston area

Ichiban Sushi & Tapioca

Sugar Land

Inside Scoop Frozen Custard & Yogurt

Sugar Land

Jambeto’s Bakery & Cafe

Stafford

Kona Grill

Sugar Land

Koryo Bakery

Houston area

Kublai Khan Stir-Fry

Sugar Land

Kung Fu Tea

Houston area

L’Occitane En Provence

Galleria

La Argentina Gelato & Coffee

Houston area

La Baguette French Bakery

Midtown Houston

Lamppost Coffee

Houston area

Maria Yari Salon

Sugar Land

Mission Burrito

Sugar Land

Monster Dessert Bar

Sugar Land

Pangea Bar & Grill

Gulfton

Purple Vanilla Frozen Yogurt And Ice Cream

West University

Pythagoras Conscious Food Philosophy

Sugar Land

Randalls

Sugar Land

Red Mango

West University

Ruggles Café Bakery

West University

Sabai Thai Cafe

Sugar Land

Saigon Pho and Grill

Sugar Land

Sharetea — Houston

Houston area

Soju Bar

Spring Branch

Sprinkles Houston Westheimer

Highland Village

Sugar Thai Fine Cuisine

Sugar Land

SusieCakes

West University

t’afia

Midtown Houston

Tasti D Lite

Galleria

Teahouse & Coffee Tapioca Bar

Sugar Land

Tealicious Drinks

Houston area

Teapresso Bar

Sugar Land

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

Galleria

Turquoise Grill & Bar

Sugar Land

Universal Bakery and Snacks

Sugar Land

Yogurtland Houston

Galleria

Zeyad Bakery & Sweets

Houston area

Zoa Moroccan Kitchen

Bellaire

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