Opening hours
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Houston: 8:17 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (832) 353-2336 to confirm.
Location & directions
2736 Virginia StHouston, TX 77098
About Upper Kirby Bistro
Located at 2736 Virginia St in Houston, Texas, Upper Kirby Bistro is an American restaurant. It's part of our guide to 2,820 restaurants, cafes and bars in Houston.
Upper Kirby Bistro is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Guests can choose from 70 menu items across 9 sections, including Nibbles + Bites, Sips, Graze, Stacks, and Forage + Devour. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $48.00, with a typical item around $21.00. You will find options like Cauliflower Tacos, Jerk Salmon Caesar, and Smokehouse Bistro Burger.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free street parking, paid parking lot, and paid street parking. Reservations are accepted; call (832) 353-2336 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 2736 Virginia St, Houston, TX 77098
- Phone
- (832) 353-2336
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 70 items · $6.00–$48.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Upper Kirby Bistro’s weekday schedule with 47 other American restaurants in Houston. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 74 hours a week, about the same as the local median (72 hours). 87% of American restaurants in Houston open on Sundays, and Upper Kirby Bistro is one of them.
Compared with 47 other American restaurants in Houston that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Texas
Based on 95 menus with 4,775 priced items from American restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
At Upper Kirby Bistro the median listed price is $21.00, higher than the typical $10.99 for American restaurants in Texas.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Fried Steak | 25% | $15.97 |
| Onion Rings | 23% | $4.99 |
| French Fries | 23% | $5.00 |
| Coffee | 23% | $3.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 22% | $8.12 |
| Cheeseburger | 21% | $10.25 |
| Caesar Salad | 21% | $11.50 |
| Hamburger | 20% | $9.39 |
Calculated from 95 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
- Valet parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Upper Kirby Bistro there are 18 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 83 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (15), Burgers & Fast Food (9), American (9), and Bars & Pubs (8).
Competition is healthy: 7 other American restaurants are within a mile and 29 within three miles. The closest is Jaxton's World Flavors, < 0.1 mi away.
35 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsDowning Street Social Club< 0.1 mi
- Indian & South AsianPondicheri Houston0.1 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexChuy's0.1 mi
- ThaiMakiin Houston0.1 mi
- SeafoodEddie V's0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Upper Kirby Bistro's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Upper Kirby Bistro open on Sunday?
Yes, Upper Kirby Bistro is open on Sundays: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Upper Kirby Bistro located?
Upper Kirby Bistro is located at 2736 Virginia St, Houston, TX 77098.
What is the phone number of Upper Kirby Bistro?
You can call Upper Kirby Bistro at (832) 353-2336.
Does Upper Kirby Bistro offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Upper Kirby Bistro offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Upper Kirby Bistro?
Menu prices range from $6.00 to $48.00.
Does Upper Kirby Bistro take reservations?
Yes, Upper Kirby Bistro accepts reservations.
Is Upper Kirby Bistro wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Upper Kirby Bistro open late?
Yes – Upper Kirby Bistro is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Upper Kirby Bistro?
There are 83 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Upper Kirby Bistro. Nearby options include Downing Street Social Club (< 0.1 mi), Pondicheri Houston (0.1 mi), and Chuy's (0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Upper Kirby Bistro?
7 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Jaxton's World Flavors, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Texas cost?
Based on 95 menus with 4,775 priced items from American restaurants in Texas, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.00 and $15.95.
