Doves Restaurant, New Boutique Dining Experience, Celebrates Grand Opening in Midtown

HOUSTON — Boutique dining, Asian and Southern fusion cuisine, and tasty drinks? All roads lead to Doves Restaurant, a new chic dining concept in Midtown Houston. The new restaurant will have a grand opening celebration on Friday, August 23.

Located at 3101 Main Street, Doves brings an upscale boutique dining experience to Midtown, combining high-end glamour with surrealist décor and an opulent menu. The restaurant will offer a distinctive culinary experience with premium modern dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and live entertainment from midday until late night. The gorgeous space accommodates 94 guests and includes a stylish second-level dining terrace and a private outdoor patio, perfect for intimate gatherings and private events.

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Designed by Nicki Dooms of NHI Design, Doves’ interiors features rich emerald hues, tea-lit tables, and marble and gold accents, creating a luxurious ambiance reminiscent of boutique dining venues in New York City and Los Angeles. This carefully curated setting enhances the entire dining experience, perfectly complementing the restaurant’s distinct culinary offerings.

The menu at Doves features a contemporary twist on nostalgic Southern dishes with an Asian flair, including sharable small plates like Sweet Chili Calamari, Curry Lamb Tacos, and Gumbo Dumplings. Guests can also enjoy fresh soups and salads, such as the Coconut Curry Crab Bisque and Asian Pear Salad, along with entrees ranging from a 32oz Tomahawk to Shrimp and Lobster Garlic Noodles to Teriyaki Glazed Lamb, all beautifully presented, including tableside techniques.

Doves Restaurant is the brainchild of Fred Wilson of Wilson Hospitality Group and his partner Samuel Williamson of GoldCoast Properties. Wilson, a Port Arthur native and long-time Houston resident, brings extensive experience in hospitality and business to the venture, with a diverse portfolio that includes logistics, commercial real estate, tax services, and a wellness spa. Williamson, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, draws on his rich family legacy in the restaurant industry and owns multiple real estate properties across Houston, Atlanta, and St. Louis.

“We are thrilled to introduce Doves Restaurant to Midtown Houston,” said Fred Wilson. “We’ve poured our hearts into creating this space where guests can enjoy extraordinary cuisine and exceptional service in a truly unique and luxurious setting.”

“Doves is more than just a dining venue; it’s an experience,” added Samuel Williamson. “We are proud to bring this intimate, boutique dining concept to life and look forward to welcoming guests to enjoy the magic we’ve created.”

Wilson and Williamson gave d-mars the opportunity to taste the delectable dishes that are featured on Doves’ menu. See photos below:

Pagoda Shrimp: Crisp Fried Tiger Shrimp Tossed In Signature *(Pink & Green) House Sauces, Toasted Sesame Drizzled with Sweet Soy

Etoufee Woncho: Sautéed Shrimp & Crawfish Tails, Sautéed Peppers, A Creamy Chipotle Cream Mozzarella & Smoked Gouda Atop Crispy Wontons Chips

General Wilsons Wings: Fire-Grilled Lollipop Chicken Wings with
a Sweet & Spicy Ginger Garlic Sauce, Furikake Spices, Jalapeno Cilantro Ranch

Oxtail Yakamein: Scratch-Made Beef Bone Marrow Broth, Braised Asian Oxtails Served with Bucatini Noodles, Sliced Jalapenos, Boiled Egg, Scallions & Siracha

Kombu Collard & Spring Roll: Kombu-Infused Pot Licker Broth Braised Collard Greens + Kale (Tatsoi) Mixed With Fresh Smoked Mozzarella, Fried in a Crispy Wonton Wrapper Served with Matcha Ranch & Sweet Soy Glaze

Asian Smokehouse Double-Cut Pork Chop: Sous Vide Double Bone In Pork Chop Marinated and in Aromatics of Ginger Lemongrass And Garlic Char Siu Sweet Soy Glaze Served with Our Five-Cheese Mac And Cheese

Char Tsu Smokehouse Ribs: Slow-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Tossed in Hoisin+ Apricot BBQ Glaze & Toasted Furikake

Bayou Bread Pudding: Pecans, Layers of Croissants, Brown Butter, Cinnamon & Sugar Served warm with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. Topped with Butter Pecan Sauce.

Doves will welcome guests to its grand opening celebration on beginning at 4 p.m. Friday. Operating hours are Tuesday–Thursday from 4 – 11 p.m., Friday from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. The restaurant will be closed on Mondays.

For reservations and more information, visit https://doveshouston.com.