The High Tea Brunch Tower ($48) offers smoked salmon tea sandwiches, caviar deviled eggs, assorted pastries and sides. (Courtesy Ben Brown)
Officials with the Audrey Restaurant & Bar rolled out the red carpet on Aug. 5 for its new Houston location, officially welcoming residents into the heart of the Hollywood-inspired concept.
The 5,480-square-foot restaurant features Tiffany blue interiors, a lively bar, an outdoor patio and the "Secret Garden" private dining room, with a menu that highlights sophisticated dishes such as Beef Wellington, handmade pastas, premium steaks and fresh seafood.
How it happened
Omar Khan, president and CEO of Culinary Khancepts, the Houston-based hospitality and restaurant group that owns the Audrey, said in a July 23 news release that opening a new location in Houston has always been a part of his vision after the success of its flagship location in The Woodlands.
"The response to our Woodlands location confirmed what we hoped—that guests were looking for a restaurant where exceptional food, genuine hospitality and timeless design come together naturally," he said. "Audrey Hepburn represented elegance, warmth and kindness, and those values continue to inspire every detail of the guest experience."
The Secret Garden private dining room pays homage to Audrey Hepburn's passion for gardening. (Courtesy Ben Brown)
The details
The Audrey is located inside Aspire Post Oak, a luxury high-rise apartment near Uptown and River Oaks. It can accommodate up to 163 guests across the dining room, bar, semi-private lounge, outdoor patio and private dining room, per the release.
The interior showcases Tiffany blue accents, sparkling crystal chandeliers, gold accents, floor-to-ceiling windows and a custom Audrey Hepburn-inspired mural.
On the menu
Restaurant officials describe the menu as "contemporary American cuisine with fresh coastal influences." Highlights include the three-tier Hepburn Grand Plateau, an expansive raw bar, handmade pastas, steaks and seasonal dishes. Some signature dishes include:
Tuna Mignon
Pan-seared Seabass
Boneless Half Chicken
Truffle Mushroom Ravioli
Desserts, which are created by Luis Robledo Richards of Mayahuel, include Chocolate Cake, Mascarpone Cheesecake and Coconut Panna Cotta. For beverages, the bar offers a Rose Water Lemon Drop, Cucumber Thyme Spritz and a WhistlePig Old Fashioned finished with hickory smoke.
The WhistlePig Old Fashioned is finished with hickory smoke. (Courtesy Ben Brown)
Check it out
The Audrey will operate Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Per the release, the Audrey will also serve weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
