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This sleek and fashionable eatery caters to a hip, casually dressed clientele. The Asian-style fish offerings are tops, but there are also Southern and Cajun dishes on the menu, each upscaled with a clever twist from owner Claire Smith and executive chef David Luna.

Cuisine(s): American, Asian, Fusion, New American

Hours: Sat 10am-10:30pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-10:30pm, Sun 10am-10pm

Price: $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Business casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Catering

Serving: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: No Parking

2011 | Best Macaroni & Cheese

This little side order of macaroni and cheese is not your typical version. Made with Gruyère, with a drizzle of truffle oil finishing off the creamy pasta, Shade's mac & cheese is distinct, yet not pungent. The overall impression is of a dish... More >
2008 | Best Dry Restaurant

There are a number of dry restaurants around, so what makes this one supreme? We could say that it's the wonderfully inspired chicken-fried quail, the inventive wasabi and cucumber crusted red snapper or the toothsome trays of tiny pastries... More >

Houston Press Reviews and News

Sunny Cocktails at Shade

By Katharine Shilcutt | Tue, October 12, 2010

The Heights is often associated with being dry, although plenty of area restaurants from casual (Onion Creek) to high-end (Zelko Bistro) have fabulous beer and wine selections. Adding to the mi More >
Finding Shade Inside Shade

By Jason Kerr | Thu, September 2, 2010

I was window shopping with a friend on 19th street in the Heights when the summer heat started to get to me. It was a little late for lunch and nothing sounded good. There is something about on More >
The 19th Oasis

By Robb Walsh | Thu, July 15, 2004

The grouper is crusted with wasabi and decorated with cucumber slices arranged to look like fish scales. According to our waiter, this is the top-selling dish here at Shade, the popular restaurant on 19th Street in the Heights. It's easy to see w... More >
Mycological Masterpiece

By Paul Galvani | Thu, April 29, 2004

Mushroom lovers will revel in the mixed mushroom phyllo strudel ($8.75) at Shade (250 West 19th Street, 713-863-7500), the restaurant recently opened by Claire Smith, founder of Daily Review Cafe. Three different types of mushrooms -- portobello, ... More >

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| Wed, May 06, 2009

There are a number of dry restaurants around, so what makes this one supreme? We could say that it's the wonderfully inspired chicken-fried quail, the inventive wasabi and cucumber crusted red snapper or the toothsome trays of tiny pastries offered at brunch. But what truly catapults this dry restaurant in the heart of West 19th Street over the top is the way it has sinfully found a way around the local prohibition of the Heights neighborhood and is not exactly dry at all. By signing up for the free Shade Club, diners can order a cocktail or a bottle of wine to go along with the exquisite fare. All you need is a driver's license to join and you're on your way.

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Dinner Menu

Appetizers And Salads

$11.00

Shrimp And Crab Campechana
homemade plantain chips

$14.00

Ahi Poke
diced hawaiian tuna, sea salt, onion and sesame soy over seaweed salad, with wasabi oil and mustard soy

$14.00

Baked Eggplant And Four Chee Se Involtini
spinach and tomato sauce

$8.00

Shade Gruye Re Macaroni & Cheese
truffle oil

$12.00

Fried Shrimp And Bacon Cheese Grits
“frank’s red hot” sauce

$14.00

Trio Of Artisanal Cheeses
crostini, nuts and local honey

$15.00

Littleneck Clams
steamed with cipollini onions, tomato confit and sliced fennel in a saffron white wine broth; served with a grilled baguette

$9.25

Citrus Salad Of Mixed Greens
roasted beets, grapefruit, avocado and toasted hazelnuts in citrus vinaigrette

$10.50

Butter Lettuce Salad
radicchio, belgian endive, warm goat cheese, grilled pear and spiced pecans in champagne vinaigrette

$9.25

Shade Caesar
of romaine, grape tomatoes, hearts of palm, garlic croutons and fried capers

$9.50

Warm Spinach And Frisee Salad
crispy applewood smoked bacon, radicchio, roasted yellow peppers, garlic croutons and mint

$8.00

House Salad
of mixed greens, roasted shallot, seared fig, watermelon radish, buttermilk blue cheese in maple balsamic vinaigrette

Daily Soup Selection

Cup $5.00
Bowl $7.00

Daily Soup

$7.50

Soup Trio
a small cup of each soup

Entrees

$16.00

Vegetable Plate
mini pumpkins stuffed with root vegetables and apples, swiss chard and mushrooms, goat cheese fritters and apple cider reduction

$26.00

Seared Scallops
sautéed zucchini, yellow squash and spanish chorizo, adobo~acorn squash puree, topped with crispy leeks and cilantro

$19.00

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast
sautéed broccolini, crawfish & pancetta creamed orzo and fresno pepper relish

$28.00

Rare Ahi Tuna
wrapped in crispy spring roll; served with ginger potato cake, seared bok choy and szechuan soy sauce

$26.00

Grilled Quail
stuffed with venison sausage and cabbage, served with mashed sweet potatoes, mustard greens and brown butter pecan sauce

$25.00

Sauteed Snapper
stir fried napa slaw, crispy wontons, cucumber, wasabi, pickled gingerand thai red curry coconut broth

$25.00

Pan Seared Wild Salmon
grilled yellow tomatoes, arugula, black olive vinaigrette, goat cheese fritters and preserved lemon & mint pesto

$28.00

Molasses Marinated Berkshire Pork Chop
sautéed green beans, fava beans and shallots, with a cauliflower~gruyere gratin and sun dried tomato sauce

$27.00

Chimichurri Marinated Leg Of Lamb
served with house made lamb sausage, grilled asparagus, cumin scented butternut squash & leek risotto and rosemary jus

$31.00

Grilled 16 Oz Bone In Ribeye
goat cheese & scallion mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, roasted garlic compound butter and natural jus

Dessert

$8.00

Shade Croissant Bread Pudding
house made ice cream

$8.00

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
vanilla porter ice cream and poached pear

$8.00

Key Lime Pie
gingersnap crust and fresh whipped cream

$8.00

Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse
flourless hazelnut brownie and crème anglaise

$8.00

Individual Coconut Cream Pie
hazelnut shortbread crust

$8.00

Trio Of Sorbet

$5.00

St. Arnold’s Root Beer Float
vanilla bean ice cream

$14.00

Artisan Cheese Plate
crostini, nuts and honey

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