Family-owned restaurant Jonathan's the rub opened its fourth Houston location Dec. 10 in Bridgeland Central, a commercial hub within the Cypress master-planned community.

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Founded by chef Jonathan Levine, Jonathan's the rub brings classy comfort cooking to Bridgeland with over 5,500 square feet of interior space and two patios, according to a Dec. 10 news release.

The new restaurant also includes private dining rooms, a bar, indoor and outdoor space with fire and greenery, according to the release.

“We were looking for the next frontier—a community with a booming population and a clear vision for growth that aligns with our brand,” Levine said in a statement. “With [Howard Hughes'] reputation for developing generational communities, we felt confident that Bridgeland was the right place for our family and for Jonathan’s the rub.”


Jonathan’s the rub also has locations in Houston neighborhoods Memorial Green, Campbell Place and East End, according to its website.

Philip Ewald Architecture and Texana Builders served as architect and general contractor on the Bridgeland project, respectively. Located just off the Grand Parkway, Bridgeland Central includes 925 acres of dining, retail and commercial offerings, per the release.
Jonathan's the rub Bridgeland includes indoor dining spaces, two patios and private rooms, per the release. (Courtesy Jonathan's the rub)


On the menu

Described as "new American fare with a global twist," Jonathan's the rub offers scratch-made dishes including hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and salads, according to the news release.


Appetizers range from soups and salads to bacon-wrapped scallops and bruschetta caprese. The menu also features Houston-inspired cuisine, such as shrimp creole, parmesan flounder and a smoked pork chop.

The restaurant serves craft cocktails, rotating draft beers and a curated wine selection from an in-house sommelier, per the release.

Jonathan’s the rub is open every night for dinner starting at 4 p.m., with happy hour Monday-Saturday from 2-6 p.m.