hindesky Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 https://houston.eater.com/2020/5/11/21254974/acme-oyster-house-opening-houston-expansion-new-orleans Iconic New Orleans Restaurant Acme Oyster House Is Coming to Houston It’s headed to the iconic Montrose space formerly occupied by El Real by Amy McCarthy May 11, 2020, 2:05pm CDT And now, finally, for some good news — iconic New Orleans restaurant Acme Oyster House is officially headed to Houston. Permit applications filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission indicate that the restaurant is headed to 1201 Westheimer Road, in the space once occupied by now-shuttered Tex-Mex restaurant El Real. The permit application was filed on April 17, which means that despite the coronavirus chaos, plans are still in motion for the Houston outpost of Acme Oyster House. “Acme has been very excited about entering the Houston market for a while now,” says Grant Walker, the Lee & Associates broker who repped Acme Oyster House in the deal. “We were looking for the right site to come available, and that happened when Bryan Caswell decided to close down El Real.” For the unfamiliar, Acme Oyster House has been a staple in New Orleans since 1910, serving an extensive menu of Cajun and Creole favorites like gumbo, red beans and rice, po’ boys, and of course, oysters. Oysters are shucked to order and served raw, char-grilled, or in a boozy oyster shooter. The restaurant has evolved into a chain over the years, and now operates multiple Louisiana outposts and restaurants in Florida and Alabama, but its New Orleans outpost, located in the French Quarter, continues to attract tourists in droves. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the chain has closed some restaurants while offering takeout at others, according to its website. No timeline has been set for Acme Oyster House’s debut, largely because of the coronavirus pandemic. “We are still moving forward and very excited to bring Acme to Houston,” Walker says. Stay tuned for more details. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbates2 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Extremely pumped 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midtowndweller Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Exciting news! With BBs right across the street, this seems like the more attractive classier big brother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 My first thought is- what will they do with the sign? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Hopefully only adjust it to the name!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 4 hours ago, gene said: Hopefully only adjust it to the name!!! Just read an article where they mentioned the neon signage as one of the reasons they chose the location. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Awesome to hear @nate4l1f3! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 So instead of Westerns, will they be playing reruns of Gilligan's Island? Forest Gump? Sealab 2021? Jokes aside, I'm very happy to hear that space will be filled, and not just sit there. Better that old building have a new tenant who will care for it than for a great little building like that rot and remain vacant. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 okay @Luminare that's it...you are awesome... anyone that mentions Sealab 2021 is 🏆 😋 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Luminare Posted May 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 18, 2020 Look at that stunning white! So long boring ole beige. I certainly won't miss you. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Wow, the white with the Neon sign...post Covid that place will attract many a drunk customer. But also, will attract the 80% of Houston's population that travels to New Orleans/Louisiana for the food. Acme makes almost too much sense for Houston, and particularly Montrose. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 will Tex Mex be changed to Acme or Seafood...THAT is the real question!!! 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, gene said: will Tex Mex be changed to Acme or Seafood...THAT is the real question!!! 🤔 I say it should be changed to “Montrose” and Acme can put their name where El Real is. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, nate4l1f3 said: I say it should be changed to “Montrose” and Acme can put their name where El Real is. Or "Tower" I believe that was what the old name of the theater. Your proposal would be nice as well. Edited May 18, 2020 by Luminare 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 20 hours ago, Luminare said: Or "Tower" I believe that was what the old name of the theater. Your proposal would be nice as well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 On 5/18/2020 at 2:07 PM, Luminare said: Look at that stunning white! Adam and Eve's business should increase with all the oyster sales next door. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X.R. Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 12 hours ago, mkultra25 said: Wait, so its missing a portion of the tower? Can we start a gofundme to get them to restore that portion? That would look greaaaat. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 12 hours ago, X.R. said: Wait, so its missing a portion of the tower? Can we start a gofundme to get them to restore that portion? That would look greaaaat. Wow. Never knew or noticed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 11:30 PM, X.R. said: Wait, so its missing a portion of the tower? Can we start a gofundme to get them to restore that portion? That would look greaaaat. It would be interesting to know when that portion of The Tower's tower was taken down. The theater opened February 14, 1936, and according to imdb.com "River Lady" was released in 1948, so it was up for at least 12 years. It definitely had been removed by the late 70's - probably earlier. I don't know whether it was eliminated to reduce maintenance costs or if it was an attempt to give the building a more 'modern' appearance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 just a small update in that this past weekend they have changed the little marquis reader board on each side to say Acme Oyster House Coming 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveB Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I liked and will miss El Real, but ACME is going to be a great replacement. Most importantly, Mala Sichuan is still there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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X.R. Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Not quite the signage I expected us to get from an establishment as fine as Acme Oyster, especially for their first foray into Houston, but I guess thats ok...😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutchcity94 Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 3 hours ago, X.R. said: Not quite the signage I expected us to get from an establishment as fine as Acme Oyster, especially for their first foray into Houston, but I guess thats ok...😉 Looks like a Clearasil zit ad if you ask me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilcal Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 9,945 SQFT restaurant remodel permit issued 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gene Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 lots of workers onsite lately for the past week or so...! I hope they keep and maybe slightly expand on the upstairs portion... i also hope they brighten it up by not covering the windows with any dark tint on the front or side of the building. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 15, 2021 Author Share Posted January 15, 2021 Lots of contractors busy getting the reno done. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hindesky Posted February 18, 2021 Author Share Posted February 18, 2021 Opening soon according to this FB post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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