New Uptown Houston restaurant Terra offers upscale vibes with inviting approach

Interior look at Terra, located on Westheimer in Houston's Uptown, designed by renowned Houston-based artist and architect Gino Vian, known for his striking custom interiors in some of the city’s most notable restaurants (Copyright 2025 by Boost One Marketing - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – An upcoming restaurant in Uptown looks to offer residents a new fine dining experience with sophisticated, yet energetic vibes for Houston diners.

Terra, located on 8617 Westheimer, is set to host its grand opening Thursday April 10 from 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

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The restaurant blends French and American flavors with expertly curated cocktails. It also features a premium lounge, making for a vibrant social culture with a lively indulgent experience.

When you enter the 7,000 square food space, Terra greets its guests with its upscale, but casual, dining space while the back of the restaurant is an intimate lounge-style setting for romantic nights on the town or just socializing. You could enjoy the nightlife with entertainment and hookah in the sophisticated, yet laid back, space.

Interior look at Terra, located on Westheimer in Houston's Uptown, designed by renowned Houston-based artist and architect Gino Vian, known for his striking custom interiors in some of the city’s most notable restaurants (Copyright 2025 by Boost One Marketing - All rights reserved.)
Interior look at Terra, located on Westheimer in Houston's Uptown, designed by renowned Houston-based artist and architect Gino Vian, known for his striking custom interiors in some of the city’s most notable restaurants (Copyright 2025 by Boost One Marketing - All rights reserved.)

As for dining, Terra features an array of diverse, thoughtfully curated, and chef-driven cuisine. The menu also features modern global flavors and American twists like Roasted Honey Garlic Rack of Lamb; Prawns and Polenta; Stroganoff Pasta; and Steak Pour La Nuit, a 9oz prime Filet Mignon, au Poivre sauce, with frites!

For those looking for something more familiar, the menu also offers elevated takes like the French Dip Sandwich, with shaved prime rib eye, aioli horseradish, caramelized onion, and frites; Crab and Cheese Garlic Knots, a luscious stuffed crab and cheese bread; and a delicious French twist on the classic American Cheeseburger.

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All those delicious bites can be washed down with Terra’s extraordinary lineup of signature cocktails. Tequila lovers will be intoxicated (pun intended) by the Taste of Terra, with Casamigos Blanco, Midori, triple sec, pineapple juice; the Lagos, featuring Hypnotiq, Midori, and Hennessy; the Rosita, which has Reposado, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth, Campari, and Angostura bitters; and the Houston, which involves muddled strawberries, Casamigos Blanco, triple sec, lime, and mango juice, to name a few!

The new restaurant and lounge will be open Thursday -Saturday, from 5 PM – 12 AM, Saturday – Sunday for Brunch, from 12 PM – 4 PM (front dining area only), and Sunday Happy Hour from 5 PM – 9 PM (full venue open).

Learn more about Terra by visiting their Instagram page by clicking here.


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