Houston’s 5 Year Anniversary
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
$75 (+ tax and gratuity)
Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024, from 5:30PM to 8:30PM as we mark our 5th anniversary with an unforgettable evening of culinary excellence! Chef and Owner Troy Guard, along with Executive Chef Adam Vero and an impressive lineup of guest chefs, will showcase their talent with a variety of exquisite passed appetizers. Enjoy a dynamic, standing-room-only event filled with exceptional bites and beverages in a lively atmosphere.
*Featured Chefs: To Be Announced
Each chef will create a unique bite for the experience, offering an exciting and diverse culinary experience. Plus, your participation supports a great cause— a portion of proceeds benefit the Southern Smoke Foundation. Don’t miss out on this milestone celebration filled with delicious food, crafted drinks, and a vibrant crowd. Secure your tickets now!
*featured chefs subject to change
Open for Thanksgiving Day
Guard and Grace Denver will be open 1-8pm for Thanksgiving Day. Join us for a special featured menu curated by Chef Troy Guard and Executive Chef Steven Garza!
Hedges Wine Dinner Houston
Be one of the few to experience this collaboration of world-class cuisine and biodynamic & organic wine!
Guard and Grace invites you to savor the soul and soil of Hedges Family Estate, a small, family-owned vineyard from the Red Mountain AVA in Washington. Chef/Owner Troy Guard and Chef Adam Vero have crafted a show-stopping menu, each course thoughtfully paired with wine by Hedges VP of Sales Emma Healion . Don't miss the unique opportunity to celebrate the land, farm and family by way of wine and food.
Cocktails at 6:30PM, Dinner begins at 7PM
Seating is limited.
Hundred Acre Wine Dinner (Denver)
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$650 (+ tax and gratuity)
Indulge in an exquisite evening of fine wine and culinary delights at our exclusive Wine Dinner featuring Hundred Acre wines. Join us for an unforgettable gastronomic journey as we pair the exceptional wines crafted by Hundred Acre with expertly curated dishes from our award-winning Guard and Grace menus designed to complement and elevate your tasting experience. Immerse yourself in the world of winemaking offering a unique opportunity to deepen your appreciation for these exceptional wines. Don't miss this rare chance to savor the flavors of Hundred Acre while enjoying the company of fellow wine enthusiasts in an elegant and intimate setting.
Wines being poured:
Summer Dreams Chardonnay
Summer Dreams 'Stargazing' Pinot Noir
Fortunate Son 'The Diplomat'
Hundred Acre 'Dark Ark' 2018
Hundred Acre 'Kayli Morgan' 2017
Guard and Grazie! With Chef Avner (Denver)
Join us for an extraordinary culinary experience as Guard and Grace teams up with the renowned Chef Avner Levi of Cento Pasta Bar for an exclusive collaboration dinner. This one-of-a-kind event will feature a luxurious 6-course dinner, highlighting the best of Cento Pasta Bar’s innovative pasta creations by guest Chef Avner Levi, alongside exquisite dishes from Guard and Grace, crafted by owner Chef Troy Guard and Executive Chef Steven Garza.
For those looking to elevate their dining experience, we offer the option to add expertly curated wine pairings, perfectly selected by our head sommelier to complement and enhance each course.
Dinner Only - $150 plus tax and gratuity | Dinner + Wine Pairings - $225 plus tax and gratuity
Limited seating available!
Rare Rioja Dinner (Houston)
Join the chefs at Guard and Grace Houston for an exquisite five-course dinner paired with celebrated Rioja wines. This "once-in-a-lifetime" experience offers the chance to taste extremely rare library selections from the renowned Rioja producer Bodegas Manzanos. Featured vintages include the 1961, 1964, and 1981, alongside their current 2014 Gran Reserva. These three vintage wines have been meticulously preserved in the caves since their bottling until their release late last year. With only 300-500 bottles of each vintage available worldwide, this is a truly exceptional opportunity.
Cheers!
Fund Recovery Dinner with Champions (Denver)
Annual Fund Recovery “Dinner with the Champions"
An Exclusive Opportunity for Friends of TAG. As a friend of the restaurant, we are offering a limited supply of tickets at a fraction of the price. Join us and the NFL Hall of Fame Family Recovery Fund for the 3rd annual
TICKETS ARE LIMITED! PURCHASE NOW!
Indulge in an evening of culinary delights, libations, and networking alongside some of football's greatest legends. Experience the captivating presence of these iconic NFL Hall of Fame athletes at this remarkable charity dinner. Your donations will directly support individuals seeking mental health services but unable to afford professional help.
A little bit about Fund Recovery
Since 2011, Fund Recovery has existed to break the cycle of mental health issues by filling in the funding gap between someone who is struggling and their recovery. Our mission is to provide funding to directly support those combating mental health issues who cannot otherwise afford help, either by supporting the afflicted people directly or by assisting those who care for them. Fund Recovery provides financial assistance and scholarships for addiction and mental health services for people seeking change.
Diaspora Dinner Series with Tristan Epps (Houston)
Join James Beard Award-nominated chef and Chopped Champion Tristen Epps for a six-night only tasting menu experience. Each Thursday and Friday night from July 19th through August 3rd, he’ll present an intimate seven-course dinner in the private mezzanine at Guard & Grace in downtown Houston. Throughout the dinner, Chef Epps will highlight Afro-Caribbean foodways explored through the lens of modern cuisine and Houston’s global influences, showing how ingredients and techniques migrated from Africa though the Caribbean and into to the food we relate to in the American South. Seating is limited to ten guests per night. Cocktails and wine pairings will be available to order in person. Please notify us of any allergy or dietary concerns.
Diaspora Dinner Series with Tristan Epps (Houston)
Join James Beard Award-nominated chef and Chopped Champion Tristen Epps for a six-night only tasting menu experience. Each Thursday and Friday night from July 19th through August 3rd, he’ll present an intimate seven-course dinner in the private mezzanine at Guard & Grace in downtown Houston. Throughout the dinner, Chef Epps will highlight Afro-Caribbean foodways explored through the lens of modern cuisine and Houston’s global influences, showing how ingredients and techniques migrated from Africa though the Caribbean and into to the food we relate to in the American South. Seating is limited to ten guests per night. Cocktails and wine pairings will be available to order in person. Please notify us of any allergy or dietary concerns.
Houston Restaurant Weeks (Houston)
Guard and Grace is participating in Houston Restaurant Weeks! Three course meal for $55.
Available August 1 - September 2, 2024
FIRST COURSE
OAK FIRED OCTOPUS
white bean & celery salad, spanish chorizo, sherry vinaigrette, red pepper coulis
ITALIAN BURRATA
texas heirloom tomato, spicy basil aioli, black garlic molasses, crispy bao
SPICY DUCK SALAD
nam pla, candied peanuts, asian herb salad
OAK FIRED CARROTS
herb yogurt, carrot top salad, pistachio crumble
YELLOWTAIL SASHIMI*
yuzu truffle soy, serrano, cilantro, pop rocks
CAESAR SALAD
hearts of romaine, parmesan crisp, cherry tomato, house made croutons
SECOND COURSE
8OZ PRIME NY STRIP*
PAN ROASTED TEXAS REDFISH
gulf crab fried rice, sizzling soy vinaigrette
SLOW ROASTED HALF CHICKEN
carolina gold rice grits, braised collard greens
SURF & TURF* (+$8)
4oz prime NY strip, ½ alaskan black cod
OAK GRILLED SALMON*
charred cabbage, crispy potato, smoked tomato butter
MUSHROOM RAGU
coconut milk, heirloom polenta, morel mushroom butter
8OZ PRIME FILET MIGNON* (+$20)
16OZ PRIME RIBEYE* (+$45)
RAISE THE STEAKS
all regular menu items available as full price supplements
DESSERT
TEXAS PEACH TART
fresh local peaches, shortbread, toasted meringue, citrus curd
STICKY TOFFEE CAKE
date cake, burnt sugar ice cream, raspberry coulis, croustillant, warm toffee sauce
WARM TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
Troy's secret recipe
*These items may be prepared raw or undercooked or contain ingredients that are raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Not all ingredients and preparations are listed in the offerings above. Please advise your server if you or anyone in your party has a food allergy or aversion.