Houston’s on Westheimer has abruptly closed

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Houston’s on Westheimer abruptly closed over the weekend, ending a four-decade relationship with Houston diners.

“After nearly 40 years of service, the Houston’s on Westheimer Road has now close,” reads a note on the Houston’s website from corporate parent Hillstone Restaurant Group. “Thank you for the privilege of serving you over the last four decades.”

The other Houston’s location, 4848 Kirby, remains open.

A spokesperson for Hillstone offered this statement from the company:

“Circumstances beyond our reasonable control prevented us from operating to our standards at Houston’s on Westheimer. After closing we will concentrate our efforts at Houston’s, 4848 Kirby Dr. where we hope to continue to provide our guests with a high level of quality and service they have come to expect from us.”

The company offered no further comment.

Houston’s at 5888 Westheimer had its final service on Friday. It is among a number of brands Hillstone owns, including Bandera, Hillstone, Honor Bar and East Hampton Grill. The Houston’s menu was known for dishes such as spinach and artichoke dip, grilled chicken salad, Thai steak and noodle salad, house burgers, prime rib French dip, fried shrimp, rotisserie chicken, and roasted prime rib.

Read Chronicle restaurant critic Alison Cook’s take on Houston’s.

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