Dinner
$24–$42
Brunch
$12–$29
Cocktails
$13–$18
Location
Montrose, Houston
| Quick Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cuisine | Global Fusion (Asian, Latin American, Caribbean, European, African) |
| Price Range | $$$ — $60–$90 per person with drinks |
| Address | 520 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (Montrose) |
| Phone | (832) 409-5785 |
| Parking | Complimentary valet (recommended) |
| Reservations | Recommended — via website or OpenTable |
| As Seen On | Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Beat Bobby Flay |
| Founded By | Matthew Mitchell (journalist, 30+ countries) |
| Vegan Options | Yes — multiple dishes marked (VG) |
🍽️ Dinner Menu — Prices & Descriptions
Traveler’s Table’s dinner menu is organized by global region, taking you from Southeast Asia through India and Africa, across the Americas and into Europe. This is not generic fusion — each dish draws from specific culinary traditions with authentic ingredients.
Small Plates & Starters ($10–$19)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pão De Queijo | $10 | Brazilian cheese bread |
| Argentinian Provoleta | $15 | Cast-iron seared smoked provolone, roasted peppers, oregano chimichurri, honey, grilled bread |
| Mochiko Chicken | $15 | Hawaiian-style crispy chicken, coconut shoyu, nori sauce, furikake, mango chutney, sambal mayo |
| Shiitake Edamame Dumplings (VG) | $16 | Steamed vegetable dumplings, pickled shiitakes, chili crisp, garlic chips, fried shallots |
| Salmon Tartare Bites* | $16 | Marinated salmon, crispy nishiki rice cakes, avocado, mango, nori sauce, sambal mayo |
| Japanese Roasted Mushrooms | $17 | Oyster mushrooms, parmesan, matcha dust, yuzu-matcha aioli (vegan option available) |
| Hummus with Lamb Ragu | $18 | Braised lamb shoulder, garlic hummus, crispy chickpeas, herb mix, grilled flatbread |
| Crispy Pork Belly in Pasilla Sauce | $18 | Duroc pork belly, pasilla pepper, cashews 🌟 As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! |
| Crab Samosas | $19 | Flaky curried crab pastry, raita, mango chutney |
| Singaporean Soft Shell Chili Crab | $19 | Crispy soft shell crabs, tauco paste, sweet chili-tomato sauce, fried bao buns |
| Miniature New England Lobster Rolls | $19 | Maine lobster, Delaware spice, dill, brioche roll, milk aioli, clarified butter |
Soups, Salads & Flatbread ($13–$17)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican Street Corn Soup | $13 | Roasted corn, corn purée, cilantro, lime, cotija, chili piquin |
| Mixed Green & Herb Salad (VG) | $14 | Cherry tomatoes, spring mix, fresh herbs, pomegranate vinaigrette (+$7 chicken, +$9 shrimp) |
| Watermelon & Avocado Salad (VG) | $15 | Watermelon, avocado, pickled melon rind, chili-lime pique, cilantro, mint |
| Roasted Artichoke Salad | $16 | Baby gem lettuce, farro, goat cheese, basil-lime vinaigrette (+$7 chicken, +$9 shrimp) |
| Truffled Margherita Flatbread | $17 | Smoked mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, basil, white truffle oil, parmigiano reggiano |
The Far East, India & Africa — Entrées ($24–$38)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| South Indian Vegetable Korma (VG) | $24 | Red lentils, calabaza squash, cauliflower masala, coconut, jasmine rice, cashews |
| Butter Chicken | $26 | Yogurt marinated chicken thighs, tomato masala, jasmine rice, grilled parantha, mint chutney |
| Soft Shell Crab Fried Rice | $28 | Crispy soft shell crab, blue crab, jasmine rice, oyster sauce, sweet chili, lemongrass |
| Northern Thai Jungle Ribs | $29 | Sous vide pork ribs, Thai basil, galangal, bird’s eye chiles, jasmine rice |
| Duck Pad See Ew* | $30 | Roasted duck breast, flat rice noodles, oyster sauce, Chinese broccoli, bird’s eye chilis |
| Nigerian Suya Skewers* | $38 | Marinated tenderloin, ground peanuts, grains of selim, jollof rice, ata dindin |
The United States & Europe — Entrées ($36–$40)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Crab Carbonara* | $36 | Lump crab, bucatini pasta, parmesan cream, egg yolk, black peppercorns, lemon zest |
| Snapper Pontchartrain | $36 | Blackened snapper, crab Pontchartrain sauce, Cajun dirty rice, collard greens |
| Madeira-Braised Beef Short Rib | $39 | Braised short rib, Madeira demi, heirloom carrots, rosemary-brie polenta |
| Lamb Gnocchi | $40 | Confit lamb shank, Calabrian chili glaze, citrus pesto, whipped mozzarella, pine nuts |
Latin America & The Caribbean — Entrées ($25–$42)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chiles en Nogada (VG) | $25 | Roasted poblano, vegan cashew crema, tofu chorizo, quinoa, refried beans, avocado |
| Jerk Chicken | $27 | Bone-in leg/thigh, scotch bonnet glaze, plantain relish, collard greens, coconut rice |
| Brazilian Shrimp Moqueca | $28 | Sautéed Gulf shrimp, coconut milk, sofrito, annatto oil, jasmine rice |
| Adobo Snapper | $36 | Pan-seared snapper, rum beurre blanc, tropical fruit salsa, coconut rice, yuca croqueta |
| Caribbean Braised Oxtails | $38 | Bone-in oxtails, jalapeño-mango chow, butter beans, jasmine rice 🌟 DDD featured! |
| Argentinian-Style Tenderloin* | $42 | Marinated beef tenderloin, chimichurri, grilled vegetables, papas fritas, truffle aioli |
Dinner Sides ($6–$12)
| Side | Price |
|---|---|
| Flatbread | $6 |
| Gluten-Friendly Flatbread | $7 |
| Fried Bao Buns | $7 |
| Chef’s Fries (truffle aioli, sambal mayo) | $7 |
| Cajun Dirty Rice | $8 |
| Jollof Rice | $8 |
| Coconut Rice & Beans | $8 |
| Cauliflower Masala with Mint Chutney | $9 |
| Hamhock-Braised Collard Greens | $9 |
| Broccolini with Chimichurri | $11 |
| Smoked Pork Belly Mac & Cheese | $12 |
Housemade Desserts ($15)
| Dessert | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Passionfruit-Mango Mousse (VG) | $15 | Vegan cream, passion fruit gelée, mango coulis, hazelnut-almond dacquoise |
| Mango Chocoflan | $15 | Mexican vanilla bean custard, chocolate cake, caramel sauce, cajeta |
| Burnt Basque Cheesecake | $15 | Kumquat-apricot chutney, Earl Grey-peach coulis, Biscoff crumble |
| Mexican-style Chocolate Cake | $15 | Chile de árbol-chocolate ganache, mezcal crème anglaise, chocolate soil |
| New Orleans Bourbon Bread Pudding | $15 | Salted caramel, banana, pecan praline, French vanilla bean ice cream |
🥞 Brunch Menu — Friday to Sunday
Brunch is served Friday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. This is where Traveler’s Table truly shines for weekend visitors.
Brunch Starters ($12–$20)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Bread Pudding | $12 | Griddled bourbon bread pudding, banana, salted caramel, vanilla crème anglaise, blackberries |
| Guava Empanadas | $12 | Vanilla cream cheese, guava paste, cheddar, honey glaze, spiced rum-caramel sauce |
| Watermelon & Avocado Salad (VG) | $15 | Pickled melon rind, chili-lime pique, cilantro, mint, chili salt |
| Shiitake Edamame Dumplings (VG) | $16 | Steamed dumplings, chili crisp, garlic chips, fried shallots |
| Snapper Ceviche* | $16 | Gulf snapper, leche de tigre, ají amarillo, avocado mousse, tortilla chips |
| Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | $17 | Blue crab, Delaware spice, poblano, basil, beurre blanc |
| Oxtail Empanadas | $18 | Braised oxtails, aged gruyère, spicy mango chutney |
| Crab Samosas | $19 | Flaky curried crab pastry, raita, mango chutney |
| Roasted Viet Cajun Oysters | $20 | Gulf oysters, lemongrass, garlic butter, fish sauce, parmesan |
Brunch Entrées ($17–$29)
| Dish | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Huevos a la Mexicana | $17 | Scrambled eggs, serranos, refried black beans, cotija, blue corn tortillas (vegan option) |
| Ube Pancakes | $17 | Purple sweet potatoes, brown sugar boba, lavender chantilly cream, coconut syrup |
| Australian Avocado Toast (VG) | $18 | Dukkah spice, Vegemite vinaigrette, ciabatta (+$2 egg, +$8 smoked salmon) |
| Dragon Fruit French Toast | $18 | Crème brûléed milk bread, dragon fruit crème anglaise, chantilly cream |
| Japanese Mushroom Toast (VG) | $19 | Oyster mushrooms, tofu-yuzu-miso smash, shishito peppers (+$2 egg, +$8 salmon) |
| Louisiana Fried Chicken* | $21 | Crispy chicken thigh, parmesan-brie grits, biscuit, chicken sausage gravy, Crystal butter |
| Crawfish & Grits | $23 | Crawfish tails, andouille sausage, creole cream sauce, stone mill grits |
| Jerk Chicken & Waffles | $24 | Scotch bonnet glaze, plantain relish, buttermilk waffles, Jamaican rum syrup |
| Traveler’s Breakfast Board* | $25 | Choice of eggs, sausage/bacon, grits/potatoes, empanada/biscuit, tropical fruit |
| Braised Oxtail Omelette | $26 | Three eggs, oxtails, aged gruyere, curried hollandaise, parmesan-brie grits |
| Lamb Shakshuka* | $26 | Braised lamb, shirred eggs, lamb sausage, harissa yogurt, country bread (tofu sub $18) |
| Duck Chilaquiles* | $27 | Mesquite-smoked duck, salsa roja, chorizo, queso blanco, avocado, goat cheese crema |
| Lobster Roll Eggs Benedict* | $27 | Maine lobster, Delaware spice, dill, poached eggs, hollandaise, brioche |
| Korean Sticky Rib Fried Rice* | $27 | Baby back ribs, kimchi fried rice, gochujang, papaya-pineapple slaw |
| Thai Crying Tiger Steak & Eggs* | $29 | Beef tenderloin, tamarind, lime leaf, bird’s eye chili, coconut-lemongrass rice |
Brunch Sides ($5–$8)
| Side | Price |
|---|---|
| Tropical Fruit Cup | $5 |
| Parmesan-Brie Grits | $5 |
| 2 Eggs* (any style) | $5 |
| Crispy Breakfast Potatoes | $6 |
| Homemade Biscuits | $6 |
| Chicken & Sage Sausage | $6 |
| Applewood-Smoked Bacon | $6 |
| Homemade Biscuits & Gravy | $7 |
| Roasted Broccolini | $8 |
🍸 Cocktail Menu
Traveler’s Table’s bar program is award-winning. The Flor de Amor ($17) — reposado tequila with elderflower and hibiscus — has won cocktail competitions. Every drink tells a travel story.
Signature Cocktails ($13–$18)
| Cocktail | Price | Key Spirits |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Mimosa | $13 | White rum, sparkling wine, passion fruit, grenadine |
| Bayou Bloody Mary | $14 | Vodka, tomato juice, crab boil, hot sauce |
| Foreign Correspondent | $14 | Gin, tonic, cucumber, rosemary |
| Komodo Dragon | $15 | Prickly pear-rose gin, elderflower, lychee liqueur |
| Our Man In Havana | $15 | Coconut rum, light rum, passion fruit, mango, mint |
| A Sunny Place for Shady People | $15 | Dark rum, light rum, guava, coconut cream |
| Year of Living Dangerously | $15 | Mezcal, grapefruit, prickly pear, jalapeño |
| The French Connection | $16 | Gin, cognac, elderflower, sparkling wine, blood orange |
| Dubai Chocolate | $16 | Bourbon, pistachio syrup, chocolate bitters |
| Espresso Martini | $16 | Vodka, Licor 43, Irish cream, espresso |
| Flor de Amor ⭐ | $17 | Reposado tequila, elderflower, hibiscus syrup (Award-Winning) |
| A Sidecar Named Desire | $18 | Cognac, orange liqueur, genepy, passion fruit |
Vaya Con Margaritas
| Margarita | Key Flavor |
|---|---|
| The Plumed Serpent | Tequila, watermelon purée, chili salt |
| Chasing The Dragon | Tequila, dragon fruit syrup, black lava sea salt |
| Happy Wife, Happy Life | Tequila, pineapple, agave, charred pineapple |
Low/No Proof Options ($12–$14)
| Drink | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Merchant of Venice | $14 | Strawberry Aperol, sparkling wine, basil tincture (Low Proof) |
| Islands In The Stream | $14 | Low proof coconut rum, Velvet Falernum, coconut water (Low Proof) |
| La Vida Tranquila | $12 | Ritual tequila alternative, hibiscus, lime (No Proof) |
| To Have And Have Not | $12 | Ritual rum alternative, passion fruit, mango, mint (No Proof) |
Brunch Shots & Bubbly
| Drink | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Good Morning Vietnam | — | Hennessy VS, espresso, condensed milk |
| Oaxacan Sunrise | $14 | Licor 43 Horchata, espresso, Abuelita chocolate rim |
| Churro Del Diablo | — | Espresso-aged rum, Irish cream, RumChata, churro |
| Caribbean Queen | — | Sparkling wine, orange, passion fruit, pineapple |
| Lost In The Tropics | — | Sparkling wine, peach purée, papaya purée |
| Breakfast at Tiffany’s | — | Sparkling wine, elderflower, crème de violet, lavender bitters |
🌿 Vibe & Atmosphere
The design at Traveler’s Table is best described as “Bohemian-Luxe meets Tropical Modern.” Lush greenery, warm wood textures, and punched tin lanterns create a vacation-like atmosphere. The patio is especially popular during Houston’s cooler months. Every corner feels curated — like walking into someone’s well-traveled living room.
💰 Is Traveler’s Table Worth the Price?
In a city crowded with excellent dining options, Traveler’s Table justifies its premium pricing ($24–$42 entrées) through portion size, ingredient complexity, and the sheer ambition of its globe-spanning menu. The value proposition goes beyond just calories — it is the ability to sample high-execution dishes from five continents without leaving your seat.
Cocktails are on the pricier side ($13–$18), but the technique and presentation rival top-tier speakeasies. The complimentary valet alone saves you the Montrose parking headache.
• Split the appetizer samosas or lobster rolls to taste multiple regions
• Brunch is the best value — entrées $17–$29 with massive portions
• The Breakfast Board ($25) is a shareable feast
• Check for Houston Restaurant Weeks specials (August)
🕐 Hours of Operation (2026)
| Day | Hours | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Dinner |
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Dinner |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Dinner |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Dinner |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Brunch + Dinner |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM | Brunch + Dinner |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM / 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Brunch + Dinner |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Traveler’s Table — FAQ
Common questions about pricing, reservations, menu, and dining experience.
How much does dinner cost at Traveler’s Table?
Expect $60–$90 per person for a full dinner with drinks. Entrées range $24–$42, small plates $10–$19, cocktails $13–$18, desserts $15.
Does Traveler’s Table serve brunch?
Yes. Friday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Highlights include Duck Chilaquiles ($27), Lobster Roll Eggs Benedict ($27), and Jerk Chicken & Waffles ($24).
Is there parking?
Complimentary valet parking is available and highly recommended. Montrose street parking is very limited. Tips for valet are expected.
Do I need reservations?
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for weekend brunch and Friday/Saturday dinner. Book via their website or OpenTable.
What is the most popular dish?
The Caribbean Braised Oxtails ($38) and Crispy Pork Belly in Pasilla Sauce ($18) — both featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The Duck Pad See Ew ($30) won on Beat Bobby Flay.
Are there vegan options?
Yes. Multiple dishes: South Indian Vegetable Korma ($24), Chiles en Nogada ($25), Shiitake Edamame Dumplings ($16), Passionfruit-Mango Mousse ($15), and several toasts/salads.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual. Think upscale Montrose — no flip-flops, but you don’t need a jacket. The vibe is relaxed-luxe.
Who is the chef/owner?
Matthew Mitchell, a journalist who traveled to 30+ countries before founding the restaurant. His background informs the menu’s authentic global approach.
Can I order online for pickup?
Yes. Online ordering is available via Toast at their website for pickup orders.
Is there private dining?
Yes. Private dining and catering are available through Traveler’s Collective. Contact them for events. 20% gratuity is added for parties of 10+.
