# 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.
- Title: Parkwood American Grille Opens in Friendswood, Texas
- Summary: New restaurant from Raz Halili and chef Joe Cervantez opens in Friendswood, Texas with Gulf seafood and premium steaks. Parkwood American Grille, a…
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- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/independent-restaurants/parkwood-american-grille-is-now-open-in-friendswood-texas
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## 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.
## Key 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.