Introduction to Cactus Club Cafe
One of Canada’s most popular restaurants is coming to Houston. Cactus Club Cafe will open its third U.S. location in the BLVD Place development. Located next to North Italia in a former Verizon store, Cactus Club Cafe will occupy a two-level space with more than 12,000 square feet.
About Cactus Club Cafe
Founded in Vancouver in 1988, the restaurant describes itself as "Canada’s leader in elevated casual dining". It is known for its wide range of comfort food, lively environment, and excellent service. The restaurant offers a crowd-pleasing array of dishes that includes sushi, shareables such as chicken wings and lettuce wraps, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, steaks, and seafood.
Why Cactus Club Cafe Chose Houston
Christine Mastandrea, president and COO for real estate development firm Whitestone REIT, wanted to add a restaurant to increase traffic at the Whole Foods-anchored development. While many of the restaurants on Post Oak Blvd. are fine dining, Whitestone decided a more casual restaurant would serve the neighborhood well. Mastandrea says, “You have to mix in locations people can go back to, because it has a broad range of offerings. You have a place where people connect.”
What to Expect from Cactus Club Cafe
The menu, created by executive chef of culinary development Gregory McCallum, offers bold, refined dishes with something for every craving. In particular, the signature Truffle Parmesan Chicken and Blackened Creole Chicken shows off the restaurant’s ability to serve flavorful versions of familiar fare. Mastandrea praised the restaurant’s interior, saying, “They pay special attention to bringing the outdoors into the space. I think they’ll surprise us with some things that are unique to the area that people will appreciate.”
Cactus Club Cafe’s Unique Features
Cactus Club Cafe gives each location a unique look by purchasing original art to enhance the restaurant’s ambiance. The restaurant is also aware of how to operate in a multi-level building and designs to be a good neighbor. The consistency across locations is the same, with a focus on quality of food and the flow of people coming in and out.
Conclusion
Cactus Club Cafe is a great addition to the Houston dining scene, offering a wide range of comfort food and a lively environment. With its unique features and attention to detail, it is sure to be a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. As president Andrew Latchford said, "Our dedicated team is working hard to bring Cactus Club Cafe’s elevated everyday dining to Houston." With its chef-driven menu and upbeat vibe, Cactus Club Cafe is a must-visit destination for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Houston.
