Another Heights restaurant has fallen victim to closure. According to a Facebook post, the restaurant owners were optimistic about the location, but ultimately made the difficult decision to shut its doors. The Alvin and Pearland locations are still open.

“While we had hoped for better success, we remain committed to our mission and look forward to continuing our expansions—with grace,” the post says. “We extend our heartfelt thanks to our loyal customers and dedicated staff who have been part of this journey.”

Houstonians say goodbye to yet another steakhouse. After six years, Savoir has closed its doors, as well as its sister restaurant Patton’s, which opened as a speakeasy-style steakhouse in 2022. According to a social media post, the owners decided to move on from Houston, prompting the closure.

“To everyone who dined with us, celebrated with us, and supported our journey, we are deeply grateful,” the post says. “Thank you for being part of our story.”

According to Karne’s Instagram account, the sudden closure comes amid issues “beyond [their] control.” However, the post says the team would love to open again in the future.

“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the entire Karne team, past and present, for their dedication, exceptional work ethic, and the outstanding service they provided to our guests,” the post says. “To my fellow restaurateurs, if you come across a former Karne team member, rest assured they will likely be an excellent addition to your team.”

Sambrooks Hospitality is closing the doors to its steakhouse, Andiron, after nearly two years of service. Owner Michael Sambrooks says the group is staying committed to their other concepts, Candente and the Pit Room.

“We look forward to what’s to come in the future for our company and both restaurant concepts,” Sambrooks says. “To our loyal Andiron customers, thank you endlessly for your patronage on our journey. We look forward to serving you again soon at our other concepts.”

After eight years, this local bar known for its trivia nights and steak nights has officially closed its doors. In a Facebook comment, Barking Pig owner Kristen Powell said she is choosing to focus on family as her grandmother is dying from cancer.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support, laughter, and memories shared with our amazing guests, staff, and community,” a statement on the restaurant’s website reads. “While this chapter is ending, we’re excited to pass the torch to another, thank you for being part of our journey–it has truly been an honor.”

This Japanese restaurant has officially closed its doors after two years of operation. Owner Sherman Yeung told Chron his decision to close Money Cat stems from economy-related issues, other new restaurants popping up, and his uncertainty as to the direction he wants to take with the restaurant. Fans can still support his sushi restaurant Tobiuo, in Katy.

After nearly eight years, Roka Akor has decided to shut its Houston doors. The restaurant was known for its cuts of prime steak, Wagyu imported from various regions of Japan, grilled seafood, and sushi. The team is now shifting its focus to other markets. If you’re a fan of the restaurant and you find yourself in Scottsdale, San Francisco, or Chicago, be sure to carve out some travel time to visit the other locations.

Landry’s is making way for new beginnings in 2025. On December 31, the company announced the closure of the Flying Dutchman. The restaurant first opened in 1976, and was acquired by Landry’s in 1997. This news follows the closure of neighboring restaurant Joe’s Crab Shack, which ended its operations just over a month ago.

“Flying Dutchman and Joe’s Crab Shack at the Kemah Boardwalk recently closed to make way for a major renovation that will bring new and exciting energy to the Kemah Boardwalk for all ages to enjoy,” COO Terry Turney said in a statement. “We look forward to announcing more details on this exciting transformation in the coming months.”

Houston’s concrete jungle has won once again. Due to TxDOT’s I-45 expansion, Kim Son is being forced to shut its location on Jefferson Street. The restaurant will be demolished to make way for more highway lanes. While the spot in Houston’s OG Chinatown will cease to exist, diners can still drive to the outpost in Asiatown. According to KHOU, Kim Son East will close sometime in 2025 or 2026, but its owners hope to open a smaller restaurant on another piece of land in the same area in the future.

This sushi restaurant has officially shut its doors after 38 years in service. According to an Instagram post announcing the closure, Nippon was the oldest Japanese-owned restaurant in the Houston area. It served dishes such as shrimp tempura, miso soup, teriyaki dishes, and various nigiri, maki, and sashimi.

This Heights joint announced on its website that it “never got enough business to make a profit.” But its owners aren’t quite ready to say goodbye just yet. The restaurant will be turned into a new concept, which is expected to open in March 2025.

The Texas Department of Transportation’s recent highway expansion projects have begun to affect some of Houston’s restaurants. In an Instagram post, Agricole Hospitality—the team behind HiWay Cantina, Lightnin’s Good Times, and Vinny’s—said TXDOT’s adjacent US 59 expansion work has left them with the decision to discontinue its operations on St. Emanuel Street after six years. (The group had recently turned concepts Indianola and Miss Carousel into HiWay and Lightnin’s, respectively.) Moving forward, the team says it will be doing what it can to support its affected staff.

After just over a year of service, Berg Hospitality is shuttering Benny Chows’ doors. Although it’s unclear why the decision to close the restaurant was made, in a statement, the team said they are looking forward to reimagining the space. 

“This unique concept has brought us immense joy, and we are truly grateful for the wonderful memories we have created with our guests,” the statement says. “We look forward to welcoming diners back in the future with fresh experiences and flavors.”

One of Houston’s most famous breweries was locked out of its space in January, following several legal battles and financial issues. In a social media post, William McLucas, CEO of Buffalo Bayou Brewing, said he planned to return to the Sawyer Yards location. However, the space now has new tenants, Tejas Brewery and Taproom, whose grand opening will be held from September 12 through 14.

This neighborhood coffee shop shut its doors in late July. It was known for its yogurt parfaits, coffee options, refreshing drinks, and pastries. The shop announced its closure on social media: “We appreciate the support our small business has received from the community. If we brightened your day even a little bit during the last few years, know you’ve done the same for us. Goodbye Montrose!” According to a spokesperson for the business, the closure is partly due to pandemic-era costs.

Tucked inside the Houston Farmers Market on Airline Drive, this taqueria closed after less than a year of service. Comalito served tacos, a brunch menu on the weekends, and a variety of drinks. According to the social media post announcing the closure, this isn’t a permanent goodbye. The establishment is on the hunt for its next space.

This Midtown restaurant officially ended its operations on August 17 after 41 years of business. According to the Houston Chronicle, this closure came after several challenges over the years, such as Hurricane Harvey, the inability to fully recover from the pandemic, and rising food costs.

This Vietnamese restaurant opened in 2022 and shut its doors on February 4 of this year. Dinette served menu items such as Vietnamese beef stew, a crispy pork belly bowl, rice paper salad, and fried rice. The restaurant announced its closure in a social media post on January 31, which said it was developing a new concept to open in the current space. And for those who aren’t aware: you can continue to support Dinette’s owners at their other establishments, Hando and Kanpai Club.

This French restaurant by the owner of Local Foods served its last service on June 2. The team is revamping its space into an Italian-American trattoria called Milton’s. Menu items will include pastas made in-house and wood-fired meats, plus there will be a new wine program.

The group behind this upscale bistro, the Big Vibe, chose not to renew Gratify’s 10-year lease. The concept first started in 2014 as Punk’s Simple Southern Food, which became Gratify in 2021. In a release, Grant Cooper, owner and cofounder of the Big Vibe, said the group is instead choosing to focus on expanding its other concepts, Flora and Coppa Osteria.

This fan favorite said bye after just over 10 years of service. According to Chron, owner Alli Jarrett decided it was time to close her restaurant. She noted that she is simply downsizing, as the company will shift its focus to catering. But if you’re still looking to support local businesses in the Heights, be sure to make your way over to Blue Tuba, the Euro-Tex concept that replaced Harold’s.

After a seven-year run, this watering hole shut its doors over the summer to make way for a new concept, Solarium. According to a release, Solarium will offer a “multifaceted experience” with full dining and drink service.

After eight years of serving pizza and delicious cocktails, this Montrose restaurant decided to cease its operations. According to a social media post, the decision came after “much deliberation” and followed “extenuating circumstances.”

After only three months of operation inside the Blossom Hotel, Molihua has shut its doors. The restaurant showcased fine-dining Japanese cuisine and dim sum, but will now undergo a reconceptualization—new details should come soon.

This Houston restaurant did not last long. After a March 2023 opening, it officially shut its doors earlier this year. Its diverse menu included wagyu pot stickers, Hamachi, and duck fat fried rice. The space will soon be home to the Kennedy, a restaurant and piano bar.

Closed to the public in late July, this cocktail bar was known for its drinks, tasty bites such as hot dogs, the occasional steak night, and crawfish when in season, and for having a pool and patio. The business is “grateful for the community” and will “cherish the memories made,” according to the social media post.

In January, this restaurant took to social media to ask for help after revealing that it had been struggling due to substantial debts taken on during the pandemic, along with other factors such as cost of supplies, taxes, rent, and labor. Despite community support, after nine years, Urban Eats was ordered to vacate its property due to unpaid rent and property taxes. It held its last service on January 28.

This restaurant from Underbelly Hospitality announced its closure in a social media post on September 5. Wild Oats originally opened in the Houston Farmers Market, but had relocated to Spring Branch in December 2023. According to the post, the decision to close stemmed from the departure of their chef along with other challenges due to the derecho, Hurricane Beryl, and “slower-than-desired growth.” The social media post also notes that the team is in discussions with “fantastic restaurant operators” who are currently interested in taking over the space.

This Vietnamese-American restaurant, opened by James Beard nominees Christine Ha and Tony Nguyen, shut its doors on June 8. Ha, who also owns Blind Goat and Stuffed Belly in Spring Branch, had announced in November 2023 that she was leaving Xin Chào to focus on her other two concepts. The restaurant served dishes like braised pork belly and crispy rice, shaken beef, eggrolls, and a famous fried chicken brined in lemongrass buttermilk and fried in pandan.