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1611 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77010

713-337-7314 

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  • New American
    Fri-Sat 11am-11pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm
    $$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Banquet Facilities, Business Dining
    Dinner, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Not Accepted
    Valet
Description

This restaurant was once a main attraction for downtown diners, but it's now more of a large-scale version of Café Express - the Schiller Del Grande group's chain of fast-casual restaurants - for the upscale set. Prices are still high, but the quality of the food - tough, greasy chicken tacos and over-marinated, gloppy ceviche, for example - is not worth the outlay of cash.







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  • 2010 | Best Pre- or Post-Theater Restaurant

    If there was ever a restaurant more fitted to a beautiful night out than The Grove, Houston hasn't built it yet. The rustic yet modern restaurant -- in both design and menu -- from Robert Del Grande and Lonnie Schiller, is the crown jewel of downtown's Discovery Green, with immense windows that overlook the verdant park and grand, cathedral-like ceilings. The Grove, headed by the talented young Ryan Pera, offers a three-course pre-theater menu for those dining out before a play at... More »

  • 2008 | Best Atmosphere

    Sure, the food is good, but at The Grove, it's all about ambience. Patrons walk through the entrance and face a soaring wall of windows that look out onto the oak trees and lawns in Discovery Green Park. The dark wood floors and ceiling add a homey touch to this otherwise sleek and modern-looking restaurant that bleeds almost seamlessly into its tranquil park surroundings. Essentially one large room, the restaurant has an open, airy feel; it's a great place to relax on a Sunday afternoon or... More »

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  • Mother's Day 2012: Where to Eat on the Mother of All Dining Holidays

    Mother's Day 2012: Where to Eat on the Mother of All Dining Holidays

    By Lauren Marmaduke | Tue, May 8, 2012

    She changed diapers, bandaged scraped knees, drove to and from a million extra-curricular activities, cooked, cleaned and still managed to love you as a teenager -- taking your mom out for a nice meal... More »

  • Take It Outside

    Take It Outside

    By Katharine Shilcutt | Thu, May 12, 2011

    With patio weather season in full swing, Houstonians are absolutely spoiled for places to enjoy the day outside. But sometimes the choices can be overwhelming, the pressure mounting as the sun creeps up in the sky on a beautiful Saturday morning. ... More »

  • Downtown Dining for a Texas-Sized Group

    Downtown Dining for a Texas-Sized Group

    By Katharine Shilcutt | Tue, February 8, 2011

    Reader Brian T. writes in with a dilemma: I work for redacted and have been tasked with researching a recommendation list of Downtown's best dinner spots. My groups typically range from 20-45 people ... More »

  • Brunch at The Grove

    Brunch at The Grove

    By Jason Kerr | Tue, September 28, 2010

    I am sure everybody has heard by now that Ryan Pera has left The Grove for bigger and better things. I heard they have decided to not hire another executive chef and just let Robert Del Grande oversee... More »

  • Robb Walsh's 100 Favorite Houston Dishes #33 The Picnic Platter at the Grove

    Robb Walsh's 100 Favorite Houston Dishes #33 The Picnic Platter at the Grove

    By Robb Walsh | Thu, May 27, 2010

    Over the course of the next few months, I'm counting down 100 of my favorite Houston dishes. I chose some because they are such quintessential Houston creations, others for their cultural or historica... More »

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    houstonpressbestof | Houston, TX | 132 Reviews

    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Sure, the food is good, but at The Grove, it's all about ambience. Patrons walk through the entrance and face a soaring wall of windows that look out onto the oak trees and lawns in Discovery Green Park. The dark wood floors and ceiling add a homey touch to this otherwise sleek and modern-looking restaurant that bleeds almost seamlessly into its tranquil park surroundings. Essentially one large room, the restaurant has an open, airy feel; it's a great place to relax on a Sunday afternoon or be seen amongst the well-heeled formal diners at night. If a full meal is too much, then take the elevator up to the Tree House, a bar and wooden balcony/patio ensconced within the city skyline that offers one of the most relaxing views around.

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    Allisen Picos | Houston, TX | 112 Reviews

    | Wed, March 3, 2010

    Great date place. Romantic views overlooking discovery green. Dinner portions are perfect. Try the fish, and after dinner head upstairs for cocktails on the deck.

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    tdawg07 | Kenner, LA | 183 Reviews

    | Mon, June 7, 2010

    awesome food, good place, good experience, good service

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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
$8.00
Tx Chile Con Queso
guacamole & chips
$12.00
Guacamole & Chips
w/ tomatoes cilantro & micro greens, serrano chile oil
$15.00
Casserole Of Crab
w/ corn crushed bread topping & house baked ciabatta
$10.00
Marinated Squid Salad
puree of chick peas & parsley salad w/ olives
$13.00
Fried Gulf Shrimp
w/ lemon, jalapeno & parsley – red chile dipping sauce
$14.00
Ahi Tuna Sashimi
w/ avocado ceviche dressing & micro greens pineapple-mango salsa
$12.00
Shaved Proscuitto
w/ grove almonds & seasonal fruit
$12.00
Skewered Tx Quail
w/ bacon, fresno chile & queso fresco
$8.00
Bbq Glazed Pork Meatballs
w/ buttermilk dressing
Salads
$12.00
Chilled Asparagus Salad
w/ parmesan & aioli
$9.00
Roasted Beet Salad
w/ endive & goat cheese dressing
$7.00
Baby Arugula
w/ cantaloupe & blueberry vinaigrette
$7.00
Greek Salad
w/ cucumbers tomatoes & feta cheese
$7.00
Caesar Salad
w/ parmesan & croutons
$7.00
House Salad
w/ vinaigrette
$6.00
Soup Of The Day
$12.00
Side By Side
soup of the day & choice of salad
Local Favorites
$13.00
The Grove Hamburger
w/ green chiles, bacon & cheese, avocado
$12.00
Smoked Chile Chicken Sandwich
w/ sliced avocado & queso fresco, watercress
$14.00
Texas Taco Platter
crispy beef short rib tacos w/ guacamole, tomato salad & refried black beans
$13.00
Flattened Chicken Breast
w/ crisp tortillas & lime & grilled zucchini fire roasted salsa & ricotta salata
$15.00
Grilled Salmon Salad
w/ mediterranean style chick peas shaved carrots & fennel: herb aioli
$14.00
Caesar Salad
w/ pulled rotisserie chicken croutons & parmesan
$14.00
Fettuccine
w/ gulf shrimp & marinara ricotta salata
$16.00
Pappardelle
w/ braised beef short rib & wild mushrooms & parmesan
$15.00
Grilled Skirt Steak
w/ chilaquiles & chipotle salsa
Prime Seafood
$22.00
Tx Red Fish
pan roasted w/ pork & stewed tomato ‘chili’
$26.00
Pescado A La Playa
beach style’ market fish w/ cactus & avocado salad & queso fresco & limes
$25.00
Grilled Fillet Of Salmon
w/ summer corn & hoja santa
$28.00
Ahi Tuna
w/ crispy shredded beef short rib caramelized ginger cauliflower & green onion pesto
$27.00
The Grove’s Daily Fish Roasted
in parchment
$29.00
Halibut
w/ potato & leek hash, black olive sauce
Prime Meats
$19.00
The Grove Rotisserie Chicken
w/ extra virgin olive oil & herbs, rotisserie potatoes & watercress salad
$24.00
Slow Roasted ‘chile Basted’ Pork Ribs
w/ roasted hominy & cactus salad refried black beans
12 Oz $39.00
Ny Steak
w/ black peppercorns & roasted cippolinis
14 Oz $38.00
Rib Eye Steak
w/ grilled tomatoes & blue cheese
4 Oz $19.00
8 Oz $38.00
Filet Mignon
w/ brasserie butter & mashed potatoes
$44.00
Lamb Rib Chops
w/ rosemary branches & house marinated olives
Sides
$6.00
Grove Mashed Potatoes
bacon, cheese, chives
$6.00
Rotisserie Potatoes
$6.00
French Fries
$6.00
Asparagus
$6.00
Broccolini
$6.00
Cauliflower
$6.00
Refried Black Beans
$8.00
Chili Cheese Fries
Desserts
$8.50
Texas Pecan & Brown Butter Cake
vanilla ice cream
$8.50
Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake
sour cream icing & caramel sauce
$8.50
Walnut Blondies
local chocolate gelato
$8.50
Traditional Carrot Cake & Candied Pecans
sweet carrot cream anglaise
$8.50
Neapolitan Mousse Cake
chocolate sauce & candied pistachios
$8.50
Mascarpone Cheesecake
mixed nut crust & seasonal fruit compote
$8.50
Sweet Potato & Cheese Empanadas
local vanilla gelato
$8.50
Lime Ice Box Pie
graham cracker mint syrup & blueberry compote
$8.50
Daily Selection Of Ice Creams & Sorbets

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