Roost Houston

4.8

541 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(713) 523-7667
Website
http://www.iloveroost.com/
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
Private room for 12 to 20 people. Fully customizable. Please call for information

Location
1972 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019
Neighborhood
Montrose
Cross street
Fairview and Hazard Streets
Parking details
ride sharing apps highly recommended. limited immediate parking with available street parking where found
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 541 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Houston
Contemporary American
Houston
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Roost Houston delights diners with its "great food" and "impeccable service," offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for both casual and special occasions. The menu is "innovative," accommodating gluten-free and allergy-friendly options while featuring favorites like crispy cauliflower. With "friendly staff" and enticing wine deals, it's a neighborhood gem.

541 Reviews

L
Luke
Houston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was really tasty without being overly complicated. The bread service (a giant pretzel) and cauliflower were our favorite. Our server was also super attentive and made us feel immediately welcome!
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Gregg
Houston
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Thought we would try some place new, and sometimes you choose wrong. Service was poor, wine was 2 days old and tasted like it. Short ribs, polenta was barely warm, and it tasted like BBQ sauce had been poured over it. Squid my wife ordered was a chewy. Atmosphere is like a diner. Cannot recommend, and won’t be back.
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Eric
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. The cauliflower and donut holes are a must have as part of your meal!
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Jim
VIP
Houston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Farm to Fork expressed with creativity in a neighborhood setting. Impressive creativity is reimagined every 6 to 8 weeks in a revised menu. This is a place you’ll want to add to your rotation because while it’s always a good experience, the the menu constantly evolves. Service is very friendly and informative and lines are discounted on Monday night.
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David
VIP
Houston
65 reviews
4.0
65 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This intimate restaurant located in the heart of Montrose never fails to shine. The bread service is worth a trip all by itself. It's so nice to be able to have a conversation without having to shout. Our waiter was most pleasant and attentive without being overly so.
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Katy
VIP
Houston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought friends from out of town, three of which were gluten-free. Their menu offered so many gluten-free options. Everyone commented what a gem Roost is and look forward to coming back again. The service is always impeccable, but not intrusive. truly a wonderful and special time at Roost
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Jeff
Houston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Great food! Loved the atmosphere…
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Flora
VIP
Houston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roost never disappoints! We’re loyal customers and have been ever since the restaurant opened in our neighborhood. So lucky to have such a great place for casual and special dinners. Highly recommended!!
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taylor
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have an extremely rare food allergy and the restaurant, chef, and waitress went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that I felt safe. Food was absolutely incredible and well priced.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's been a few years since we've been to Roost, it used to be with our family, it would be hit or miss to get in. Now with reservations as an option know we can get a table. I'm so glad we decided to go here! The service was top-notch. The food was delicious,better than I remembered. Everything was cooked perfectly. The flavors are interesting yet still feel like Grandma would make. With 30% off of wine on Monday and Tuesday it's a great deal, especially since wines are reasonable to begin with. Shout out to our server Abby for a great wine recommendation and also a general excellent demeanor. We'll be back for sure!
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FAQs

Roost Houston offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (713) 523-7667.

Roost Houston is rated 4.8 stars by 541 OpenTable diners.

Roost Houston does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1972 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77019

Additional information

Cross street
Fairview and Hazard Streets
Neighborhood
Montrose
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–9:45 pm Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–6:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
ride sharing apps highly recommended. limited immediate parking with available street parking where found
Payment options
AMEX, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Naderi
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.iloveroost.com/
Phone number
(713) 523-7667
Catering
Special request only
Private party facilities
Private room for 12 to 20 people. Fully customizable. Please call for information

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Roost Houston

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Order delivery or takeout

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What 541 people are saying

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Make a reservation

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