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Food - Roost Houston, Houston, TX

Roost Houston

4.7 (662)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1972 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019

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Roost Houston

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Montrose

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Nominated by Food and Wine Magazine as best chef southwest and 4 time winner of the Houston Iron Fork competition, Roost is slowly standing in a class of its own. With accolades like winner of the Food Networks Beat Bobby Flay and competing on Guy's Grocery Games, local Chef Kevin Naderi loves developing global flavors and serving his hometown.
Roost’s 50-seat space is cozy and unpretentious, amid walls paneled with old shutters and Edison-like light fixtures. Roost’s rustic and diverse menu is revised every five weeks, inspired by local availability of farm-fresh seasonal ingredients and flavors of the world, including the American South, Asia, and from the Middle East, taking advantage of Chef Naderi’s Persian heritage.
With over 13 years of serving Houston, we are proud to be a delicious option for our incredible city, and we truly looking forward to giving you a casual- fine dining experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Naderi
  • Catering
    Special request only
  • Private party facilities
    Roost full buyouts for up to 55 guests! Private room for 12 to 20 people. Fully customizable. Please call for information
  • Private party contact
    Kevin: (281) 658-7597
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    Fairview and Hazard Streets
  • Parking details
    ride sharing apps highly recommended. limited immediate parking with available street parking where found
  • Public transit
    Hazard and Westheimer Streets by Raising Cane's. Metro Houston Bus Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Roost Houston.

4.7

4.7
(662)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Roost is a charming neighborhood gem, celebrated for "creative and delicious" dishes with "seasonal ingredients." The cozy, intimate atmosphere and "personalized service" make it a delightful dining experience. Highlights include the famed "bread service" and standout appetizers like cauliflower and crawfish boulettes. A must-visit for imaginative cuisine lovers!
662 Reviews
  1. Jeremy Gold

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Terrific and varied selection and executed wonderfully. Limited drink menu, but options were great.

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  2. Andres

    Houston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this great neighborhood restaurant. There’s always something new to try.

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  3. Cynthia

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We arrived to have a set of dirty utensils and another dirty napkin that detracted from giving 5 stars. I wish the waiter had suggested we order salad since it was our first time and were uncertain how much food to order. We plan to come back and try again!

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  4. Wesley Gold

    Houston25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as usual. Roost always great food aar a reasonable price.

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  5. jane Gold

    Houston9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing menu choices in both food and wine. The service was fine

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  6. Gene Gold

    Houston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a winner. Amazing seasonal ingredient driven menu. Cauliflower is my fave. Friendly service and great vibe. A neighborhood gem.

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  7. Nick Gold

    Houston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. It's a nice, charming neighboood bistro. The Cauliflower is a must and the wine prices were reasonable. Will be going back soon.

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  8. Carolyn

    New Orleans2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Roost has some great dishes, most of the appetizers, but the entrees are a mix of hit and miss, usually in within the same plate. Like, a fried porkchop with bleu cheese sauce- the sauce makes the amazing porkchop soggier, and should be on the dry potatoes. A fish which is great but complimented by a salad of fruit and bell peppers that are cut cluncky and hard to eat, and smothered in parsley. The duck entree was actually pretty great overall. The butcher's steak was cooked very well, but the cut was just very low quality so it was still tough. The desserts are the same: an eclair that's the size of a football, a cheesecake that has a sesame potatochip brittle or something that is waaaayyy too thick and hard to eat, a coffee and donuts they brag about but has never been their best dessert on their menu (where did the hummingbird cake go??). And the mellow margarita tastes fine except it's like it has been infused with ikea balsa wood. Roost used to be a "no misses" place ten years ago. It's still a good place, but you really have to be able to navigate their menu and know what the good dishes are.

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  9. OpenTable Diner Gold

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We enjoyed our experience but nearly passed on making a reservation because of the cancellation fee. Since about 1/3 of the tables were empty on Friday night I think they might do better without the cancellation fee.

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  10. Kelsey

    Houston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on August 31, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    we loved the atmosphere and i would love to come back for a wine and appetizer night but the main courses were lacking the thai chicken was good but the steak and mashed potatoes were very plain

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary Southern, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:30 pm–9:30 pm Wed–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Naderi
  • Catering
    Special request only
  • Private party facilities
    Roost full buyouts for up to 55 guests! Private room for 12 to 20 people. Fully customizable. Please call for information
  • Private party contact
    Kevin: (281) 658-7597
  • Neighborhood
    Montrose
  • Cross street
    Fairview and Hazard Streets
  • Parking details
    ride sharing apps highly recommended. limited immediate parking with available street parking where found
  • Public transit
    Hazard and Westheimer Streets by Raising Cane's. Metro Houston Bus Line
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

FAQs

Tuesdays (and Mondays) are a great choice, Roost runs extended happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays, and guests note Tuesday nights can be peaceful for a quieter, relaxed meal.

Yes, Roost welcomes families: staff set up high chairs, have accommodated strollers, and the private room has been used successfully for parties that included children with kid-friendly food options.

Portions are generally described as reasonable and suitable for sharing, several guests note dishes as a good serving for two, and the pork chop is called generous.

Yes, Roost's cozy, intimate dining room and dim, warm lighting make it a popular spot for date nights and special evenings.

Roost is open Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:30 pm and Fri–Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm; Happy Hour is noted (Mon, Tue 4:30 pm–9:30 pm; Wed–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm).

Monday or Tuesday, guests call out the all‑night happy hour those nights, with 30% off wine and beer, making them a great time to visit.

Roost feels cozy and unpretentious, its 50-seat dining room has old-shutter paneling and Edison-style lighting, with dim, warm light and a comfortable, intimate vibe that many guests praise.

Yes, Roost hosts private gatherings, including a private upper room that guests say comfortably holds up to about 20 people.

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Roost Houston

4.7
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Montrose

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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