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State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial, Houston, TX

State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial

3.8
3.8
2150 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Child-friendly
A hidden Memorial City Gem, State Fare Kitchen & Bar is an
upbeat contemporary American serving a hip twist on local
Favorites. Whether a quick business lunch, casual dinner, or
joining one of Houston’s most popular brunches, there are
options to satisfy every craving. We have semi private
and fully private rooms to celebrate all occasions

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (832) 831-0950
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Vernelle Powe
  • Catering
    At your place or ours, State Fare Kitchen & Bar can provide unparalleled service and cuisine for your next special occasion. We offer multiple semi-private dining options. We also have full catering capabilities, to make your next event as perfect as possible. State Fare’s professional catering staff will work with you to coordinate all the details, from casual to formal events.
  • Private party facilities
    State Fare Kitchen & Bar boasts an upscale-casual aesthetic with an inviting bar to match any occasion. With many well appointed spaces to accommodate groups of 12 to 50, let our team provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
  • Area
    Westside
  • Cross Street
    I-10
  • Parking details
    There is complimentary parking garage directly beside State Fare as well as valet complimentary service offered.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • Brunch With Us On Christmas Eve

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Enjoy brunch with us on Christmas Eve | Serving brunch from 10am to 4pm
    Brunch With Us On Christmas Eve photo
  • Brunch With Us On New Year's Day

    1 Jan 2025 only
    Enjoy brunch with us on the first day of 2025 | Serving brunch from 10am to 4pm
    Brunch With Us On New Year's Day photo

What 2,150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Houston

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial offers a "comfortable atmosphere" with great food and service. Known for its "yummy" Frosé and delightful cocktails, it's a perfect spot for special occasions and brunches. While some customers note noise and occasional service issues, the overall vibe and menu variety keep guests coming back.

2,150 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    Houston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Poor service, we waited around for our server with empty drinks constantly. It also took a long time to get our drinks. It wasn’t busy at all, maybe 25% of tables were full.

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  2. RandomB

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place has fallen off a cliff. The food was ill prepared and the service was incompetent (in addition to blaming other employees for her mistakes). Clearly the word is out as it was basically a ghost town.

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  3. Stephanie

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a small group luncheon at State Fare and very impressed with the service and delicious food. The restaurant was clean, and everyone was nice and accommodating.

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  4. Bryan

    Houston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I enjoyed both the atmosphere and service. Although I believe more attention should be payed to cleaning the floors around the tables between guests. I ordered the 'Flight' of Bloody Mary's. They were all four unimpressive and watery. I ordered the Queso Blanco for an appetizer. Although the Queso, Guac and Salsa were well made and delicious, the handmade chips were either stale or were not cooked long enough and desperately needed salt. For an entree I went with the Shrimp & Grits. At $27 bucks I expected better. The bowl was tasty enough but the grits themselves were a bit lumpy/congieled and I would have preferred a more serious sear on the shrimp in this Cajun Dish. Generally speaking, with the seemingly endless supply of places to 'Try Out' in the Houston Area, there was nothing here that would lure me back.

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  5. Amanda

    Houston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Such a shame….i liked the vibe of the restaurant but the service was beyond horrible. They were so slow and we had to ask for everything.

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  6. Steven

    VIP

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great brunch at State Fare. The food and service were fantastic.

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  7. Patti

    Houston

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was not crowded but had several large groups. Wait staff seemed overwhelmed and understaffed. Food was “ok” but we will not be returning. Staff was pleasant but really stressed. Needs some management intervention to save this place.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We sat in for about 1 1/2 hours and the waiter only checked on us maybe two times. We had to ask other staff members to check on our food which took forever. When the food did arrive, it was cold and poorly plated.  we have eaten at this location, four or five times previous and have not had this experience before. They actually forgot to put in two of our orders and they never even came to the table. The manager apologized and comped the items it did not receive. The experience was so bad we do not see ourselves returning here anytime soon. 

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  9. Behnaz

    VIP

    Houston

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was very non attentive and slow even though the place was practically empty .

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  10. Ginger

    Houston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It's been over a year since we've eaten at State Fare. I had higher expectations. The service was great. She was attentive and helpful. The food, however, was mediocre. My husband had the ribeye and ate less than half of it. He said it was so tough he could barely chew it and it was full of fat. Two guests ordered Brussels sprouts and both had the same takeaway - they were soaked in sweet liquid and were barely edible. Our table of 4 guests probably ate less than 6 Brussels sprouts between us. The gumbo was thick and more like a gravy than a gumbo. However, the shrimp, andouille and chicken were pretty tasty...just not in the form of a gumbo. Four entrees, a salad, one lemonade and one old fashioned...with tip was $180. It certainly did not feel like a $180 meal. We left feeling a bit queasy from it all. Because we were hosting our guests, we did not mention our dissatisfaction with the server or manager as we didn't want to make our guests feel uncomfortable.

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FAQs

State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (832) 831-0950.

State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial is rated 3.8 stars by 2150 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for State Fare Kitchen & Bar - Memorial

947 Gessner, B190, Houston, TX 77024

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    I-10
  • Area
    Westside
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is complimentary parking garage directly beside State Fare as well as valet complimentary service offered.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Vernelle Powe
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (832) 831-0950
  • Catering
    At your place or ours, State Fare Kitchen & Bar can provide unparalleled service and cuisine for your next special occasion. We offer multiple semi-private dining options. We also have full catering capabilities, to make your next event as perfect as possible. State Fare’s professional catering staff will work with you to coordinate all the details, from casual to formal events.
  • Private party facilities
    State Fare Kitchen & Bar boasts an upscale-casual aesthetic with an inviting bar to match any occasion. With many well appointed spaces to accommodate groups of 12 to 50, let our team provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
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