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Parkwood American Grille Opens in Friendswood, Texas
New restaurant from Raz Halili and chef Joe Cervantez opens in Friendswood, Texas with Gulf seafood and premium steaks.
In brief
New restaurant from Raz Halili and chef Joe Cervantez opens in Friendswood, Texas with Gulf seafood and premium steaks. Parkwood American Grille, a restaurant by Raz Halili and executive chef Joe Cervantez, opened in Friendswood, Texas on September 1 with Gulf seafood and premium steaks. Originally reported by…
Quick answers
- Why Parkwood?
- Halili said the area lacks dining options outside chain restaurants and wanted a chef-driven Houston-caliber experience at great value.
- What is the key takeaway from Parkwood American Grille Opens in Friendswood, Texas?
- Parkwood American Grille, a restaurant by Raz Halili and executive chef Joe Cervantez, opened in Friendswood, Texas on September 1 with Gulf seafood and premium steaks.
Parkwood American Grille Opens
Parkwood American Grille, a new restaurant from Raz Halili and executive chef Joe Cervantez, opened September 1 in Friendswood, Texas.
Team Behind Parkwood
Halili and Cervantez previously ran Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House in San Leon, Fish Company Taco in Galveston, and Noah’s Ark in Bacliff.
Parkwood's Concept
Parkwood combines modern American dishes with premium steaks, Gulf seafood, and pastas, plus a thoughtful cocktail and wine program.
Why Parkwood?
Halili said the area lacks dining options outside chain restaurants and wanted a chef-driven Houston-caliber experience at great value.
Parkwood's Menu
The menu features mini lobster rolls with caviar, shrimp cocktail, crudos, sushi, and a grown-up Happy Meal combo with Champagne.
Parkwood's Design
Parkwood is 4,800 square feet inside with a 1,600 square foot patio, curved Cambria quartz bar, and deep sea-green porcelain tiles.
Parkwood's Wine Program
The wine list spans Old World and New World producers with by-the-glass options, higher-end bottles, and Texas wines.
Upcoming Plans
Halili plans to introduce lunch service, happy hour, and open the patio as weather cools, with a seafood tower and rolling Martini cart coming soon.
Future Goals
Halili hopes to open an authentic Albanian restaurant one day to showcase traditional dishes, inspired by his family background.
The takeaway
Parkwood American Grille, a restaurant by Raz Halili and executive chef Joe Cervantez, opened in Friendswood, Texas on September 1 with Gulf seafood and premium steaks.
