Delectable Dining: Restaurants Within a  10-Minute Walk of Upper Richton

There are many reasons to love Upper Richton, Surge Homes’ exclusive gated community: classic architecture, fenced-in yards, private balconies, European-inspired kitchen and bath designs, and spacious floorplans. Residents will tell you they love the Upper Kirby District and appreciate that the diverse offerings of this upscale mixed-use development are located nearby. As if those realities weren’t reason enough to want to live in Upper Richton, chew on this: with a simple 10-minute stroll, you can enjoy a fabulous meal at one of the city’s best restaurants. No parking hassles. No worry about missing a reservation. No prolonged hunger pangs. Here are some of the neighborhood’s best places to dine.

The Dish: Modern Japanese Cuisine

Kata Robata (7-minute walk) features sushi and Japanese tapas grilled to perfection. The name comes from the term, “a type of grill,” and if you’re hungry for a fusion of modern and traditional Japanese fare, this is the place to visit. Along with Uchi, Kata Robata is at the top of Houston’s best sushi restaurants and residents of Upper Richton are some of the few privileged enough to be able to walk here. Indulgences include slow-cooked Kobe beef skewers, miso lobster macaroni and cheese, spicy chopped scallop, kanpachi with fois gras, aka mutsu, grilled Portuguese octopus, sugar cane wagyu meatballs, black cod, and blueberry cake with earl gray ice cream, as well as a wide array of sushi and sashimi. Kata Robata’s menu is unique, interesting, and delicious. Make your reservation here.

Arrive: 3600 Kirby Drive. Open: Monday thru Thursday from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., Friday from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. until 11 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. until 10 p.m.

The Dish: Comfort Food

Grace’s on Kirby (6-minute walk) is a study in comfort food perfection. Grace’s is a cozy, inviting place where you’ll find everything from burgers and fried chicken to prime rib and lamb chops. The brunch menu includes biscuit pot pie, strawberry pancakes, and (of course) waffles and wings. Come hungry and you’ll leave happy.

Arrive: 3111 Kirby Drive. Open: Monday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Brunch is served on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The Dish: BBQ, Burgers and Tex Mex

Mia’s (5-minute walk) is your family-friendly, go-to place for burgers, tacos, chicken fried steak, ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, salads and much more. Grab a great spot on the oversized terrace and take your time selecting your favorites from the made-to-order menu, which covers a lot of ground. Mia’s is casual and welcoming, and perfect for good times and great food. Order at the counter, and lunch or dinner will be served.

Arrive: 3131 Argonne St. Open: Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.

The Dish: Healthy, Organic, and Local Fare

If green is your thing, then visit Ruggles Green (7-minute walk). This fast-casual restaurant sources from local farmers and organic vendors to offer vegetarian fare, gluten-free dishes, natural meat and poultry dishes, and other healthy foods. Not only is this establishment the first Certified Green Restaurant™ (meaning the place is sustainably run) but the entire menu is wellness-focused. Here, you’ll find veggie burgers, lean buffalo burgers, spicy shrimp tacos and much more. Ruggles Green also features a robust kid’s menu that includes quinoa mac and cheese, grilled cheese panini and all-natural chicken tenders.

Arrive: 2305 W. Alabama St. Open: Monday thru Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

The Dish: Steak and Lobster

Flemings Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar (6-minute walk) is an upscale, award-winning establishment known for perfect cuts and 100 wine varieties by the glass. Select from steak classics such as filet mignon, dry-aged prime ribeye and wagyu New York strip; top it with lobster, shrimp or crabmeat and you’ve got a meal fit for a king or queen. Be sure to reserve your table.

Arrive: 2405 W. Alabama St. Open: Monday thru Thursday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m., and Sunday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

The Dish: Seafood

From Alaskan halibut to Moroccan salmon, if you’re in the mood for seafood, head over to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (9-minute walk). This restaurant has long been a favorite, and with appetizers like Gulf Coast oysters and fried alligator, you can see why. The menu includes fried seafood; steak, lobster and crab; chef selections like Chilean sea bass and ahi tuna; and specialties like crawfish etouffee and shrimp creole and grits. Good luck narrowing down the delicious choices.

Arrive: 2410 Richmond Ave. Open: Monday thru Thursday from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. 

You Could Live Here: Upper Richton

With a premiere location, gorgeous design and high-quality construction, it’s no surprise that the homes in Upper Richton are already 55 percent sold. Potential homeowners shouldn’t wait—this exclusive community comprises just 13 townhomes and single-family homes.