From early March to late May, these 10 restaurants and businesses are expected to open in the spring across the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose neighborhoods.
Yuma: Presenting as a fast-casual atmosphere, this Brazilian and Cuban sandwich shop by owner Miriam Leek-Meira, will replace the former Ninja Ramen.
Opening this spring4219 Washington Ave., HoustonInstagram: @yumahtxFederal American Grill: Serving a range of dishes, the restaurant’s menu offers seafood, steaks, burgers and sandwiches, along with starters such as jumbo lump crabcakes, sticky ribs and truffle beef carpaccio.
The restaurant is set to open near Highland Village. (Courtesy Federal American Grill)Opera Gallery: Known for its modern and contemporary art collection, the major international art gallery is poised to open a new location in Houston, alongside cities such as New York, London and Dubai. The gallery will present three to four curated exhibitions annually.Tutu School Heights: Children as young as 6 months to 8 years old can attend the new ballet school inside the M-K-T Shopping Center. Classes are broken down by age and skill level.Blushington: The luxury beauty brand confirmed the address of its first Houston lounge ahead of its spring 2026 opening date. They offer professional blowouts, makeup application and skin care services.
Services at Blushington involve makeup, skin care and blowouts. (Blushington via Facebook)Flea Style: The Texas-based lifestyle brand is known as the home of the original hat bar, where customers can design their own Western hats. The store will also have women’s apparel, jewelry and home decor.Hey Darlin’ Saloon: James Cone and Derek Dobbins will be the owners and operators of the new saloon, which will take over the former space occupied by Space Cadet.Recess: For parents and children, the new establishment will feature a supervised kids play area on the first floor and a full-service bistro and bar on the second. Reservations will be required for families and will be available to rent for events.
Recess is set to open at the beginning of 2026. (Rendering courtesy Recess)Killer Burger: Home of the Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger, this fast-casual burger restaurant from Portland is opening its first Houston location in Sawyer Heights. Construction is anticipated to start in February and finish in May.The Green Room: This new 26-seat intimate restaurant is the newest concept by Brian Doke and Evin Woods. Located adjacent to Heights & Co., the space will offer guests a more intimate, technique-driven, and hospitality-forward dining experience, with a dinner menu that will rotate nightly.
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