Verde Garden, the sprawling Tex-Mex beer garden from the Kirby Group in Montrose’s Harlow District, is closing after operating for less than three years. The patio-focused hangout became known for its made-to-order frozen margaritas, shareable plates and a mural-filled dining room that helped anchor the new neighborhood strip.
As reported Friday by the Houston Business Journal, the Kirby Group is shutting down the Montrose and Harlow District outpost of Verde Garden. The outlet noted that the restaurant had been in operation for under three years.
How Verde Garden Fit The Harlow District
Verde Garden opened in April 2023 as the first concept to debut in the Harlow District and took over the former Grappino di Nino space, according to Eater Houston. When it launched, the concept filled roughly 8,900 square feet indoors and offered a patio of about 10,000 square feet, as reported by the Houston Chronicle.
The Owner And Local Context
The Kirby Group, the Houston hospitality company behind Heights Bier Garten, Wooster’s Garden and other local concepts, developed Verde Garden as part of the redevelopment of the Mandola family compound. The group’s website still lists Verde Garden among its concepts, according to The Kirby Group.
Harlow District’s Next Steps
The Harlow District has continued to bring in new tenants and concepts as the mixed-use project builds out, which suggests the sizable Verde Garden footprint could appeal to another operator. Recent additions on the block, including new lounges and social spaces, indicate developers are still leasing out suites in the complex, per Community Impact.
Open Questions
As of Friday, Verde Garden’s official website continued to list its Montrose address and regular hours and did not show a public closure notice. The site lists the Harlow District location at 2817 W Dallas St and provides contact information for reservations and events, according to the Verde Garden site.
The shutdown removes one of the Harlow District’s earliest dining anchors and frees up a large Montrose space for potential newcomers. We will watch for statements from the Kirby Group or Verde Garden with more details on final service dates, staffing or future plans for the property.
