Outstanding
Restaurantuer
Finalist
Outstanding
Restaurantuer
Semi-Finalist
01
Traditional Southern Flavors with Modern Technique
Chef Chris Williams masterfully blends the rich, comforting flavors of Southern cuisine with modern culinary techniques to create dishes that feel both familiar and inspiring. Each plate reflects his deep respect for tradition while showcasing his innovative spirit—honoring the legacy of his Great Grandma Lucille B. Smith through fresh perspectives, refined execution, and bold creativity.
02
Hyper Local Produce from Our 1913 Farms
At Lucille’s 1913, the vegetables come straight from their own hyper-local farms, harvested at peak freshness just miles from the kitchen. Each season brings new inspiration to the menu as Chef Chris Williams thoughtfully incorporates these vibrant, farm-grown ingredients into his dishes. From crisp greens and heirloom tomatoes to root vegetables and herbs, every bite celebrates the rhythm of the seasons
03
Located in
Historic Museum District
Located in the heart of Houston’s vibrant Museum District, Lucille's offers easy access to the city’s top cultural attractions Guests can enjoy the convenience of complimentary valet parking, making every visit effortless and stress-free from the moment you arrive.
A Story of Family and Food
A tribute to a legacy of culinary excellence started almost a century ago. Lucille’s is a nationally acclaimed restaurant in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, which specializes in well-refined Southern cuisine with infusions of international techniques and flavors. Co-founded in August 2012 by brothers Chris and Ben Williams, the restaurant is a tribute to the culinary tradition began by their great-grandmother, Lucille B. Smith, who was an educator, culinary innovator and successful entrepreneur who founded her own food corporation. Today, James Beard Award Finalist Chef Chris Williams and Chef de Cuisine Khang Hoang continue to pay homage to her by replicating some of her most famous recipes while embellishing others to create innovative takes on Southern food classics.
To-Go
Holiday Sides
Impress your friends and family with our signature holiday sides, bread, and desserts featuring items like our Lucille’s Famous Hot rolls, cornbread, Braised Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese, Cornbread Collard Green Dressing, Virginia Style Green Beans, pies and more for you and your guests to enjoy. We won’t even mind it if you say you cooked it yourself!
Order your spread from now until Saturday, November 22 by contacting the restaurant directly at:
(713) 568-2505
We Grow to Give!
I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font. I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It’s easy. Just click “Edit Text” or double click me to add your own content and make changes to the font.
GALLERY
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST