In what’s shaped up to be a remarkably unpleasant weather event, Houston is expected to have mostly below-freezing temperatures at least through Wednesday, February 17 and possibly through Friday. It’s not a good idea to drive to work. In fact, city officials have asked Houstonians to hunker down, the National Weather Service for Houston and Galveston has issued a winter storm warning (and stated explicitly to stay home and do not travel) and there’s already been dozens of car crashes. As if more problems were needed, rolling blackouts are happening across Texas and the Greater Houston area, including the Heights, Montrose and Katy.

So, conscientious restaurant owners who normally operate on Monday are choosing to not do so — and it’s fair to say that opening Tuesday and Wednesday is still up in the air.

Here are the restaurants that are not open on Monday, February 15. If you don’t see your favorites on the list, call ahead — but don’t be surprised if no one picks up the phone. As much as we love supporting Houston restaurants, this is a good time to enjoy some soup, grilled cheese and hot chocolate at home.

This list is being updated throughout the day. Restaurant owners can submit their closure information via email.

Bellaire/Bellaire Triangle

Blood Bros. BBQ, 5425 Bellaire: The acclaimed Bellaire Triangle barbecue joint isn’t open on Mondays and Tuesdays anyway, but co-owner Robin Wong pointed out that the inability to prep and smoke meats on Tuesday means that Blood Bros. has to remain closed on Wednesday, too.

Galleria

Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen, 2327 Post Oak: The beloved New-York style deli — which hasn’t yet moved into it’s new, bigger digs in a former Luby’s — is closed on Monday. A decision on whether or not to reopen on Tuesday is dependent on weather conditions.

Heights

Alice Blue, 250 West 19th: The charming bistro from longtime Houston restaurateur Claire Smith won’t be serving its crusty-edged breads, crisp salads or hefty burgers today.

Good Dog Houston, 903 Studewood: This Heights establishment focused on hot dogs that use only high-quality ingredients is closed today. Co-owner Daniel Caballero says they’re still deciding what they’ll do on Tuesday.

The Taco Stand, 2018 North Shepherd: This new, casual eatery from the owners of The Burger Joint won’t be serving its wide range of tacos or handcrafted cocktails today.

Katy

Craft Burger, 21945 Katy Freeway: Chef Shannen Tune’s first freestanding brick-and-mortar isn’t serving those juicy burgers featured on Food Network today.

 

Phat Eatery, 23119 Colonial Parkway: This Malaysian eatery — which just celebrated Lunar New Year 2021 and got a big shoutout for its Prosperity Salad from none other than Martha Stewart — is not opening on Monday.

Midtown

13 celsius, 3000 Caroline: Normally, this unique and popular wine bar is open from 4 p.m to midnight on Mondays, but general manager Adele Corrigan says that’s not the case today.

Weights and Measures, 2808 Caroline: The normally all-day eatery is playing it safe on Monday and staying closed.

Montrose/Museum District

Lucille’s, 5512 La Branch: Sometime this year, chef Chris Williams will have multiple restaurants. For now though, Lucille’s is it, and he’s playing it safe by keeping it closed through Wednesday.

Ramen Tatsu-Ya, 1722 California: Although a steaming hot bowl of ramen sounds like perfect cold-weather food, diners will have to do without it today. (Perhaps make a nice, homemade soup instead.) Updates for operating hours the rest of this week will be posted on the restaurant’s Instagram page. Note that when open, the restaurant is currently only offering to-go and delivery.

The Phoenix on Westheimer, 1915 Westheimer: Owner Vu Truong says, “Good thing last night we planned to be closed today, since we do not have power anyway.”

North Houston

Monkey’s Tail, 5802 Fulton: Normally open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Mondays, this bar with burgers, wings and pizzas is opting to not open today.

Rice Military/Washington Avenue

Pizzitola’s BBQ, 1703 Shepherd: No one’s stoking the fires of one of Houston’s oldest indoor barbecue pits today, nor searing those popular slabs of baby back ribs.

Rice Village

Under The Volcano, 2349 Bissonnet: The Day of the Dead-themed bar with a Latin American menu lays claim to being Houston’s first craft cocktail bar. Unfortunately, those freshly made concoctions won’t be available today.

River Oaks

Ouisie’s Table, 3939 San Felipe: The genteel restaurant sadly won’t be offering its southern hospitality to anyone on Monday. The decision on whether or not to reopen on Tuesday will be made as the weather situation progresses.

Spring Branch/Bunker Hill

Ember and Greens, 9403B Katy Freeway: The Hedwig Village restaurant is closed all day on Monday, and whether or not it will open on Tuesday is going to depend on road conditions. The owners expect to make that decision this afternoon.

Westchase/West Side/Mid-West

El Patio, 6444 Westheimer: No cigars, no minors — and for today at least, no queso, tamales or blue margaritas, either.

Roegels Barbecue Co., 2223 South Voss:”Here’s the deal,” wrote Russell Roegels to his e-mail subscribers. “I’m not taking any chances. We get to work before the sun comes up and I’m not willing to put my crews safety at risk driving on ice to get to work. We will definitely be closed on Monday and Tuesday. I’m going to see what’s going on Tuesday before I decide what we do on Wednesday.” His wife, Misty Roegels, added that, like most barbecue joints, they also need a day of prep before reopening. Hope you got some peppery, smoky meat to tide you over!

Multiple Locations

The Burger Joint: Neither the Heights nor the original Montrose locations are firing up the flat-top grills today.

The Creek Group Restaurants: All the “Creek” cafés — Cedar Creek, Onion Creek, Canyon Creek, Cactus Cove and Piggy’s — are closed on Monday.

Dish Society: Right now, the plan is for all locations of the local farm-to-table restaurant chain to remain closed until Tuesday at 10 a.m. That said, owner Aaron Lyons is closely watching the weather and that could be extended if things don’t rapidly improve by tomorrow morning.

Goode Co. Restaurants: If it has Goode Co. in the name, it’s closed on Monday. This includes Goode Co. Barbecue, Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina and the relatively new addition, Goode Bird in Rice Village.

Sylvia’s Enchilada Kitchen: Both the West Houston and Galleria-area locations are closed through lunchtime on Tuesday. The expectation is to reopen for dinner Tuesday — but call ahead or check your Friendly Neighborhood Houston Food Finder for updates before you head out.

Other Food/Drink Businesses & Organizations

Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall: Sadly, one of the best resources for Houston’s hungry can’t serve them today. Both the main office and warehouses are closed until possibly Tuesday.

Houston Wine Merchant, 2646 South Shepherd: Hope you stocked up on interesting wines and warming spirits in advance of the freeze, because this beloved independent wine shop is closed on Monday.

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