Closing time

A Houston Restaurant, Home to an Iconic Roasted Chicken, Is Closing

Plus, El Venado served its last drink on August 31.

09/03/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Closing time

Houston Is Losing Two Popular Mexican Restaurants and One of Its Most Beloved Gay Bars This August

Picos, the Eagle, and Cascabel are saying goodbye.

08/05/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

CLOSING TIME

Houston’s Beloved Tex-Asian Sando Shop Shutters, Plus More Restaurant Closings to Know Right Now

Vuji Cafe and Eloise Nichols say, “See you later.” Three breweries close their doors, and Ginger & Fork announces its fall closure.

07/21/2025 By Brittany Britto Garley and Sofia Gonzalez

Closing Time

All the Houston Restaurants That Have Closed This Year (So Far)

From decades-old establishments to restaurants that had only just opened, we've said plenty of goodbyes recently.

05/23/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez

Bargain pricing

We’ve Got Bad News and Good News about Rye 51 in the Heights

This closeout sale is insane.

06/15/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

You Get What You Give

The Lesson of the River Oaks Theatre

Houstonians need to get more proactive when it comes to saving the landmarks we love—or else they'll all face the wrecking ball.

03/24/2021 By Craig Hlavaty

It's Been a Good Run

It's the End of an Era for Southern Importers

After 104 years, the Museum District retail institution will close for good at the end of the month.

06/14/2019 By Abby Ledoux

Goodbye, Pie

Dacapo's Pastry Cafe to Shutter Next Month

The longtime Heights favorite is baking its last pies in late September.

08/24/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Time Runs Out

El Tiempo Is Closing a Montrose Location

Popular Tex-Mex chain going out, apartments coming in.

07/19/2018 By Timothy Malcolm

Fare Thee Well

Forty Five Ten Is Closing Its Houston Store

The Dallas import will not renew its in River Oaks District lease this fall.

06/28/2018 By Abby Ledoux

RIP

Goodbye, Walter's...

The beloved alternative venue will bite the dust in a matter of days.

01/31/2018 By Morgan Kinney

Skoolz out 4evr

A Tale of Three Schools: One Last Walk Down the Halls of Robert E. Lee Wisdom High

One writer reflects on her years at a historic Houston high school as it faces demolition.

06/26/2017 By Shondrika Cook

We'll Never Go There Anymore

This Month's Restaurant Rumors and Farewells

Check this before making plans at your favorite restaurant tonight.

06/16/2017 By Jakeisha Wilmore

Warm Impermanence

Your Guide to April's Restaurant Closings, Changes & Rumors

You might be surprised by some of these comings and goings.

04/28/2017 By Jakeisha Wilmore

Retail

Saint Cloud Buys Brooke Feather, Expands Into River Oaks

The name is changing but the West Coast vibe is not going anywhere.

03/31/2017 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

End of an Era

Houston's Oldest Independent Jeweler Is Closing

Wexler Jewelry, a Houston fixture since 1919, is closing its doors.

12/29/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

Heart of Glass

Less Than a Year After Its James Beard Win, Oxheart Is Closing

Still haven't scored a reservation? You have until March 15.

12/02/2016 By Alice Levitt

RIP Old Montrose

Is This the End for Texas Junk Company?

The beloved Houston boot institution has been asked to vacate its Montrose location.

09/06/2016 By Sarah Rufca Nielsen

News

Bramble Has Closed, Effective Immediately

The inventive Tanglewood restaurant opened last summer, drawing rave reviews.

07/29/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt

R.I.P.

Updated: A Community Mourns the Loss of a Legend, Triple A Restaurant

The beloved diner is closed after 74 years in business.

05/24/2016 By Katharine Shilcutt