Where to Find Take-Out Food While Social Distancing in Houston

Score crispy rice salad without having to eat in a crowded dining room at UB Preserv | Julie Soefer Photography

The city’s best restaurants are offering take-out, some for the first time ever

As the coronavirus pandemic continues and Houstonians self-quarantine inside their homes, restaurants across the city are adding take-out, delivery, and curbside pickup options.

Tired of depleting your stockpiled snacks, but still trying to engage in responsible social distancing? Hit one of these Houston establishments for some of the city’s fanciest fare without having to sit in a crowded dining room or even get out of the car.

• Indianola — The full menu and and wine list are available for curbside pick-up, and diners can call the restaurant for at-home delivery.
• Brennan’s of Houston — Offering take-out and delivery options, including a 16-ounce chateaubriand for two ($62) and truffle roasted chicken ($38).
• UB Preserv — Offering nearly a dozen appetizer and entree options, including the famed crispy rice salad ($14) and Vietnamese short rib fajitas ($65) for pick-up from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Online orders can be placed via Shopify, or diners can call the restaurant to order.
• B&B Butchers — Offering a take-home, 3-course dinner for two priced at $135. Diners can choose from beef Wellington and a 20-ounce Chateaubriand for the entree, Caesar salad or meatballs for an appetizer, and chocolate cake or key lime pie for dessert.
• Coltivare — Call the restaurant for take-out, and plan to pick up at the “side door” on Arlington Street. Note that take-out orders include a 10% service charge.
• Rainbow Lodge — Order from the curbside pick-up menu and grab your order from the valet parking line, along with a $20 gift card for a future visit.
• Peli Peli — In addition to take-out, Peli Peli is offering free delivery to patrons near its Cinco Ranch, Vintage Park, Galleria, Katy, and The Woodlands locations. Lunch, brunch, and dinner options are available, and diners can place their orders online.

Eater will be updating this list with new take-out and delivery options as they become available. Stay tuned for additional updates.