Culinary Excellence

Seasonally inspired cuisine crafted with care, quality ingredients, and a refined approach to flavor.

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Our Food

Our Food

At The Houstonian, dining is rooted in fresh ingredients, scratch cooking, and culinary creativity.

Our seasonal menus reflect a commitment to flavor and wellness, highlighting local and regional meats, seafood, produce, and spices. We support sustainability through our on-site garden and mindful sourcing practices, partnering with regional farmers and growers to bring the highest quality ingredients to every dish.
Our Experiences

Our Experiences

We promise our guests authenticity and accuracy of our regional and themed menus, food, wines, spirits and beverages.

The culinary presentation will always reflect the powerful flavors, colors and aromas that are uniquely found and prepared in the region presented. Themed and category menus are carefully explored and updated to include classic and on-trend offerings.
Our People

Our People

We consistently deliver exceptional, memorable dining by empowering our talented chefs, bakers, and culinary team to innovate and create.

With diverse backgrounds, global experience, and advanced training, our team brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to every dish. At The Houstonian, we believe it is our people who are the true ingredient behind unforgettable dining experiences.
Our Culture

Our Culture

At The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa, our mission is to enrich lives through meaningful service and thoughtful experiences.
Our Chefs

Our Chefs

Guided by the rich cultural influences of the region, Director of Food and Beverage Neal Cox and his culinary team bring a depth of experience and creativity to The Houstonian. Together, they shape a dynamic dining program that reflects the standards and spirit of one of the country’s premier culinary destinations.
Neal Cox

Director of Food and Beverage

Neal Cox

Jeff Boudreaux

TRIBUTE Chef de Cuisine

Jeff Boudreaux

Roland Soza

Chef de Cuisine

Roland Soza

Neal Cox, a former chef at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, has gathered together a team with over ten decades combined experience in the industry including Executive Chef Gonzalo Campos, former head chef of notable New York establishments. Chef de Cuisine Roland Soza, formerly of Brennan's of Houston, along with TRIBUTE Chef de Cuisine Jeff Boudreaux of Café Rabelais and Brasserie Max and Julie.

The Houstonian is home to an exclusive Culinary Excellence standard that can be seen throughout the property thanks to the dedication of our Culinary department.