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Camaraderie
French-influenced New American
The salt-baked celery root arrives looking like a small geological event, which sets the tone for this French-influenced New American restaurant where technique is the point but the vibe stays loose. Chef Shawn Gawle, a James Beard semifinalist, built the menu around sharing, with tarte flambée, heirloom tomato pie, and carrot cavatelli doing the heavy lifting. Dressy enough to feel like an occasion, relaxed enough that nobody's whispering.
Four honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Houstonia The 10 Best Restaurants That Opened in Houston
- Houston Chronicle #13 · Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants
- Houstonia Houston’s Best Restaurants
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Texas · Shawn Gawle
One number, weighted & current 82
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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