Dining at Discovery Green

Visitors to Discovery Green can chose from two contemporary restaurants or pack a picnic to enjoy with family and friends. The restaurants are operated by the Schiller Del Grande Restaurant Group noted for signature restaurants Café Annie and RDG.

The Grove

The Grove is Discovery Green’s signature restaurant under the direction of Robert Del Grande, one of the greatest chefs in America.  Whether one is in the mood for a leisurely meal in the park, or drinks and appetizers on the second floor “treehouse” deck, The Grove is a unique setting for gatherings of all types and sizes. It is the definitive see-and-be-seen culinary hotspot in Houston’s urban core and has redefined downtown dining since opening in January 2008. The Grove combines gorgeous views with a fabulous menu, and overlooks the 100-year old live oaks on the south side of the park near Lamar Street.  

THE GROVE 713-337-7321

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday 11a.m. – 9 p.m.

“The Grove provides good food in a lovely setting of glass and brick overlooking Discovery Green and its rows of live oaks” – Texas Monthly

“It's said that you can judge how good a restaurant truly is by how well they cook a rotisserie chicken. If that actually is the case, The Grove should be one of the best restaurants in town.” – Houston Press

“A fresh take on American fare makes this Discovery Green restaurant a must-try” – Continental Magazine
 
“New York has its Tavern on the Green…Houston has The Grove” – Envy Magazine

“A great central meeting place” – H Texas Magazine

The Lake House

The Lake House offers inexpensive alternatives for quick meals in the Park. The food ranges from hotdogs, burgers, chicken, snacks and variety of combo meals starting at $5.50. See the new menu.

THE LAKE HOUSE 713-337-7320

NEW Hours of Operation:

Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Visit the Lake House website

Please Note: Hours vary according to park programming seasons. On days of peak park usage and park programming, the Lake House will be open until 9 p.m.

About the Restaurant Design

Great care and purpose was taken in the design construction of The Grove and The Lake House. They were designed from nature’s point of view, with simple and honest forms and an abundance of glass, allowing visitors to look through the buildings and remain connected with the landscape beyond.

About the Architects

Lawrence Speck of PageSoutherlandPage, one of the top 100 architects in America* former dean of the University of Texas School of Architecture designed all the park buildings. Speck was selected as one of the top 100 architects in the world. The interiors were designed by Milton Architects under the direction of Candice Schiller.

The Grove has been honored with the following design awards:

• Houston Chapter AIA Design Award
• IIDA Texas/Oklahoma Design Excellence for Hospitality
• Society of American Registered Architects Design Award of Excellence
• Gulf Coast Chapter, ASID. Best in Show

Hotel Accommodations

Houston has a wide array of hotel accommodations and amenities to meet the needs of families, businesses and travelers from around the world.
 
Accommodations near Discovery Green include:

If you are planning a trip to Houston, please visit the following sites for more information to plan your trip.

Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau

George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston Downtown Management District