Ishtia

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709 Harris Ave
Kemah, TX 77565

Ishtia in Kemah, TX, offers a unique dining experience centered around the art of fire cooking, where chefs roast, bake, and smoke dishes to infuse them with rich, smoky flavors. The establishment features an intimate setting with only 18 seats, providing guests with a carefully curated 3-hour culinary journey.

Recognized in Texas Monthly's "Where to Eat Now" and with Chef David Skinner named a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Texas, Ishtia combines culinary excellence with an enchanting atmosphere. The passion for flavor and quality is evident in every meticulously prepared course served to diners.

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5.022 reviews
Hudson R.
7/13/2025

Everything about this restaurant is phenomenal. The ambiance, the nestled and mysterious location, the theater-esque presence, and most importantly, the diverse and mouth-watering courses. The...

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Lanessa A.
12/18/2024

I visited Ishtia recently with my sisters. With just 18 seats, the atmosphere was cozy, personal, and filled with stories. Over the course of 3 hours we embarked on a 20 course journey crafted and...

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Rosalinda M.
2/7/2025

The food was exquisite and the storytelling was a joy. You step into a timeless culinary experience where your senses are taken on a wonderful journey

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Lauren R.
1/30/2025

Everything was above and beyond what I ever impossibly imagined. From the sound and music to enhance change of course. To the descriptions of each courses taste, compilation of flavors, alcohol...

Maya P.
4/1/2025

Maybe the best food experience I've had in Houston, which is insane because we are a food city. But I told the chef that I'd only been to 2 Native restaurants prior - one in Seattle and one in DC....

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