{"id":376742,"date":"2026-07-17T11:59:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/376742\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T11:59:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:59:09","slug":"new-steakhouse-to-take-over-former-axe-venue-in-houston-suburb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/376742\/","title":{"rendered":"New steakhouse to take over former axe venue in Houston suburb"},"content":{"rendered":"

A northeast Houston suburb<\/a> is trading axes for steak<\/a> knives at a popular shopping center. Kings Harbor<\/a> in Kingwood has announced the 20-acre waterfront development\u2019s newest restaurant, Table 7 Prime Steakhouse.<\/p>\n

Table 7 will take over the former space of Don’t Axe<\/a> at 1660 West Lake Houston P-kwy. Don’t Axe closed in January 2025<\/a> after less than one year in business.<\/p>\n

What used to be an entertainment bar and lounge with side-by-side axe-throwing lanes is being transformed into what Table 7 executive chef Thomas Nguyen hopes will be a “premier dining destination in Kingwood.”<\/p>\n

According to a recent release<\/a> from the Kingwood shopping center, Nguyen brings extensive culinary expertise to the restaurant, having spent the last 20 years working in fine-dining establishments, upscale-casual restaurants, luxury hotels and high-volume hospitality operations. He has also opened multiple restaurants and served as executive chef for several hospitality groups and culinary concepts.<\/p>\n

As for his restaurant philosophy, Nguyen said it is simple: “Respect the ingredients, execute with precision, and never stop learning.”<\/p>\n

For Table 7 Prime Steakhouse, Nguyen is focused on bringing an elevated dining experience to the community, with a vision that “centers on serving premium steaks, utilizing quality ingredients, and providing genuine hospitality that leaves a lasting impression on every guest.”<\/p>\n

An official opening date has yet to be announced for Table 7 Prime Steakhouse. According to a permit<\/a> filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the estimated $1 million renovation for the 3,600-square-foot restaurant is expected to be completed by the end of October.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chron has reached out to Kings Harbor’s team for more information and will update this story if and when we hear back.<\/p>\n